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Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 May 2024) See 13 other results from this debate

Stephen Donnelly: ...the assisted human reproduction Bill through Report and Final Stages in the Dáil. I will thank and acknowledge a few people. First, are my Oireachtas colleagues. In the committee we spent a long time on this. As was mentioned, there was also a Joint Committee on International Surrogacy which produced a thoughtful and balanced report. I acknowledge the work across both Houses...

Research and Innovation Bill 2024: From the Seanad (29 May 2024)

Niall Collins: ...institutions. The new body will contribute to the betterment of our country as we move forward. We have to think about the future and the establishment of this new agency will certainly go a long way towards achieving all of our goals.

Extension of Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (29 May 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Pauline Tully: ...or received their money. Nationally, only 17% of businesses have had their applications approved to date and only 10.7% have had grant money paid to them. I also note the hospitality sector, along with retail, made up 40% of the total number of insolvencies in quarter 1 of 2024. Jobs are disappearing, especially in rural areas such as Cavan and Monaghan. This badly affects workers...

EU Directive: Motion (29 May 2024)

Brendan Howlin: ...but it was only yesterday that the motion was added to the Dáil business site at 2.25 p.m., a mere 24 hours or so ago. That does not underscore the importance of a proper debate in this House. As long as we put up with that, it will continue. As has been made clear by the Minister of State, this is a proposal to opt in to a reform and update of the directive we agreed to and...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (29 May 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Brendan Smith: ...because we do not have those personnel based in that area. We can never factor enough into our thinking local knowledge or the people locally making decisions in barracks, Garda stations or whatever. I would like the Taoiseach, along with the Tánaiste, to consider the reopening of Dún Uí Néill, initially as a forward operating base, because of the particular...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 May 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

Brendan Smith: As the Taoiseach knows, Louth-Cavan-Monaghan Garda Division has a long land Border with the neighbouring jurisdiction and this creates additional and unique policing demands on the gardaí in our area. For a number of years, I have continually expressed my concerns that, with resignations and retirements, we are not getting nearly enough of the new Garda recruits into our division. The...

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024) See 7 other results from this debate

Richard Boyd Barrett: ...in Rafah in a bombing of people languishing in tents who had fled from other parts of Gaza does not breach his red line. I think Putin is a monster and a tyrant. By the way, I said this in the Dáil long before the Government ever used words like that about Putin. However, what sort of monster and tyrant does not think the regime that slaughtered innocent people in tents who fled to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Strategic Infrastructure (29 May 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Lynn Boylan: ...that it aligns with our climate obligations. Why are we saying that any proposed strategic gas should meet this threshold? The reasons are multifaceted and deeply rooted. First, we must prevent long-term fossil fuel lock-in. Committing to new fossil fuel infrastructure poses a significant risk of perpetuating polluting emissions and increasing our reliance on fracked gas imports....

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...on behalf of Italy's Government and its people. I ask Dr. Berna to communicate to the ambassador our best wishes to him on his new assignment. I know Dr. Berna is taking up the position of head of mission. For however long he will be in charge, he will be very welcome here in Leinster House. I thank him for being here. Go n-éirí leis. I call the Acting Leader to announce...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2024) See 4 other results from this debate

Michael McDowell: ...be afforded within a period of four months. He recently stated on radio that he had the enthusiastic support of the HSE for dealing with the crisis relating to scoliosis treatment. That is a long time ago. Recently, when he was under pressure, the Minister of Health, Deputy Donnelly, announced the establishment of a paediatric spinal task force. He appointed my good friend Mr. Mark...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: Second Stage (29 May 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

Róisín Garvey: ...unfortunately. We know there are arms coming from all over the world, including Germany. I was involved in the anti-war movement in Shannon and organised the very first protest against it, so this is deep. This goes back a long way for me and I trust in the Minister doing all he can, along with the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste. As a Government, we have been very clear and strong,...

Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Committee Stage (29 May 2024) See 6 other results from this debate

Neale Richmond: ...the investment manager is required to follow those instructions. It is not a case of merely needing to take them into account or of paying attention to them, but a clear requirement. This is the long and the short of what is a key point. We absolutely expect the thrust of this legislation to be followed, and not on some sort of aspirational basis. This is what is happening because the...

Seanad: Housing Commission Report: Motion (29 May 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Paul Gavan: ...am not looking for free accommodation, I'm here almost 19 years. Even when I was pregnant I had to work up to 70 h/week, I used to work 2 jobs, to provide decent life for my daughter. I went [a] long way from working part time as a waitress to work full time job, currently [for a] bank. I am living in “emergency accommodation" now as my lease ended last year so I [have] occupied...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (29 May 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Eamon Ryan: ..., at this point of consensus, we could lose it if we are waiting another two or three years for further consultation, assessment, planning or development, as has happened in Dublin where there was too long of a gap between the original proposal and the delivery. That is the most important development. The Deputy is right; if the Department of Education was to step up and say that it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Proposals (29 May 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

...portal, therefore, already exists in Ireland and provides this function. What is proposed in this regulation will largely mirror that system. The Commission proposes that there be something along these lines. We do, then, already have a system whereby we have a single search portal under Europetnet. One can enter a dog microchip number into that portal and it will confirm which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (29 May 2024) See 4 other results from this debate

Jackie Cahill: ...are expected not to abuse this privilege and may be directed to cease giving evidence on an issue. Witnesses should follow the direction of the Chair in this regard and are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that, as is reasonable, no adverse comment should be made against an identifiable third person or entity. Witnesses who give evidence from locations...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Businesses: Discussion (Resumed) (29 May 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

Garret Ahearn: ...physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected, pursuant to both the Constitution and statute, by absolute privilege. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity in such a way to make him, her, or it identifiable or otherwise engage in speech...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Approach to Day Services: Discussion (29 May 2024) See 5 other results from this debate

Michael Moynihan: ...manager, Delta Centre; and Ms Mary Foyle, area service manager for day services, and Mr. Stephen Boyle and Ms Sarah Molloy, day service managers, Ability West. All witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or entity in such a way as to make him, her of it identifiable, or otherwise...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Movement Ireland EU Poll 2024 - Ireland and Northern Ireland: Discussion (29 May 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Colm Brophy: ..., but we are delighted to have them back. Before we begin our session, there is a note on privilege that I must read, so I ask everyone to bear with me. All witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage in...