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Dentistry Services: Motion (22 May 2024) See 9 other results from this debate

Paul Murphy: ...has been enormous. In the past, children in Tallaght were able to access pubic dental services in St. Dominic's but are now forced to travel across the city to Crumlin for every dental appointment. There are long delays in the system, with kids waiting years to be assessed for orthodontic treatment and then spending further years on orthodontic waiting lists. Parents in Tallaght are...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (22 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Catherine Ardagh - The need for the Taoiseach to make a statement on the establishment of a south city initiative to support the long-term economic and social regeneration of the area, similar to the north east inner city initiative launched in 2016. Senator Garret Ahearn - The need for the Minister of State with...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Policies (22 May 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Catherine Ardagh: .... I thank the Minister of State for coming here today. My Commencement matter is on the need for the Taoiseach to make a statement on the establishment of a south inner city initiative to support long-term economic and social regeneration of the area, similar to the north east inner-city initiative launched in 2016. In 2016, the then Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, set up a north east inner city...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (22 May 2024)

Garret Ahearn: ...require additional support over and above the general allocation (SERC allocation), schools must apply to the NCSE for a review of their SNA allocation invoking a whole school review, this is a very long and arduous process. The provision of additional SNA support is further hindered by the lack of HSE supporting documentation. Children are once again penalised as their applications for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cycling Facilities (22 May 2024)

Ossian Smyth: ...and an iconic cycleway of international appeal. The 106 km greenway from Maynooth to Athlone town is complete and fully open. The greenway follows the towpath of the Royal Canal to Mullingar and along the old rail trail between Mullingar and Athlone. A new active travel bridge spanning the River Shannon in Athlone was opened in 2023. The Athlone to Galway city scheme was originally...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 May 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

Malcolm Byrne: Today, as the Acting Leader will be aware, Ireland has taken a very significant decision, along with Norway and Spain, to formally recognise the state of Palestine. That formal recognition will take effect from next week, from 28 May. This has been a long process. In fact, looking back on the records, the late Brian Lenihan Snr., as far back as 1980, spoke about a two-state solution and...

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 May 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Frances Black: ...are formed and community ties are built. For those coming to live and work in Ireland, it is often their only opportunity for social integration. The connection between work and social inclusion has been long established. The Minister of State will be familiar with the work my colleagues and I have done on poverty, discrimination, mental health, integration and work-life balance. If...

Seanad: Waste Management: Statements (22 May 2024)

Victor Boyhan: ...an overarching policy, strict regulation and independent validation of the regulation, but let us talk to the local authorities. Let us talk to the CCMA and about the GMA to see where we can go. If it is agreed that incineration is the long-term Government policy then the mixing of waste and how it is lifted at source at doors is a key component of that bigger debate. Let us have local...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (22 May 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Colm Burke: I note what the Deputy says in relation to the specific vacancy in Youghal and I will take back his concern to the Minister. The Minister fully acknowledges the frustration of those waiting too long to access vital primary care services and that of their families. He agrees that much more needs to be done to address waiting lists for speech and language therapy in addition to other key...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 May 2024) See 5 other results from this debate

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

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Matt Shanahan: ...of businesses in the SME space consider once they have been up and running a number of years because they feel they will not get money. They may not, for other reasons, want to get involved in a long, arduous process of trying to access what might be small finance. We should try to cover that issue such that established businesses will be able to get back into the LEO system and get a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (Resumed) (22 May 2024) See 7 other results from this debate

Michael Moynihan: ...Moran, assistant professor, school of allied health, University of Limerick. Before we begin, I have a note on privilege and some housekeeping matters. 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 engage in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Scrutiny of EU Proposals (22 May 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

Bernard Durkan: ...present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected, pursuant to both the Constitution and statute, by absolute privilege. 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...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Employment of Consultants and Non-consultant Hospital Doctors in Public Hospitals: Irish Medical Organisation (22 May 2024) See 20 other results from this debate

Seán Crowe: ...hospital doctors, NCHD, committee, Dr. Peadar Gilligan, IMO consultant committee, and Ms Vanessa Hetherington, assistant director. I will read a note on privilege. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Reports (22 May 2024)

Darragh O'Brien: ...the Final Report of the Housing Commission today, 22 May. The report sets out the Commission's conclusions and recommendations on measures and reforms to build on Housing for All and support long-term housing policy post-2030. The report may be viewed on my Department’s website at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/f3551-report-of-the-housing-commis sion/.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks (22 May 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí brings together a suite of sites around the Dingle peninsula and nearby Kerry waters. Each of these sites has long been recognised individually as of outstanding importance, and the Páirc brings them together for the first time to be protected and celebrated collectively as a recognised National Park. The location referred to is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (22 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (22 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...and other ports of entry, including the land border with Northern Ireland, are the responsibility of the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). Ireland and the United Kingdom share a long history and common interest in the effective operation of the Common Travel Area (CTA), and work together to prevent any abuses of the CTA. There is extensive engagement and cooperation at all...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (22 May 2024)

Seán Canney: ...what procedures and expert advice are available and in place to a person whose child has been diagnosed with sprix (details supplied); what effects the condition will have on the child in the long term; the symptoms to be watchful for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23208/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (22 May 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...in 2025, and DCU project for delivery of 405 beds in 2027 is currently proceeding through the tender process. It is recognised that a mix of solutions is required to assist students, and that is why I along with Government colleagues progressed an extension of the rent-a-room relief scheme, disregarding income earned when determining medical card eligibility and reckonable income for...