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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Draft National Energy and Climate Plan: Discussion (14 May 2024) See 14 other results from this debate

Brian Leddin: I have received apologies from Deputy Paul Murphy. The purpose of the meeting today is to discuss the finalisation of the draft national energy and climate action plan, NECP, and national long-term strategy, NLTS. On behalf of the committee, I welcome the following stakeholders to the meeting: Mr. Oisín Coghlan of the Environmental Pillar, Ms Sadhbh O'Neill of Friends of the Earth and...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Parental Bereavement Leave (Amendment) Bill 2021: Pre-Committee Stage Scrutiny (14 May 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Kathleen Funchion: ...physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected pursuant to both the Constitution and statute by absolute privilege. Witnesses and members 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...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Regulation of the English Language Sector: Discussion (14 May 2024) See 7 other results from this debate

Paul Kehoe: ...by questions by committee members who have five minutes each, owing to time restraints. The committee will publish the opening statements on its website today. Before we begin I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an individual either by name or in such...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council, UN Matters and Individually Tailored Partnership Programme with NATO: Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs (14 May 2024) See 7 other results from this debate

Barry Cowen: ...from the Cathaoirleach, Deputy Flanagan, and from Deputy Cronin. Today we meet with An Tánaiste, Deputy Micheál Martin, to discuss matters that have arisen at the Foreign Affairs Council along with the individually tailored partnership programme with NATO. I understand the Tánaiste will be required to be in the Dáil to deliver a statement on the Dublin and Monaghan...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Concrete Blocks: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2024) See 6 other results from this debate

John Cummins: ...privilege and, as such, they may not benefit from the same level of immunity from legal proceedings as a witness does who is physically present. Members and witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against either a person or entity outside the Houses or an official either by name or in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...be developed by the winner of Ireland’s second offshore wind auction, ORESS 2.1, and that will aim to deploy by 2030 or as soon as feasible thereafter. The draft South Coast DMAP was published alongside a Strategic Environmental Assessment Environmental Report and Natura Impact Statement. This draft DMAP is currently undergoing a six-week period of statutory public...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...that the necessary structures and processes, such as carbon budgets and sectoral emissions ceilings, are statutorily embedded to support the achievement of Ireland's climate goals in the short and long term. The legally binding nature of our emissions reduction targets places a firm obligation on the current and future Governments to maintain sustained climate action. The Environmental...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...targets. This policy has established 27 key actions that detail future directions and inter-governmental dependencies that will be addressed through subsequent policy to develop and initiate the long-term, plan-led approach to Ireland’s offshore renewable future. Economic analysis published alongside the Future Framework, estimates that our 37 gigawatts target could be worth...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...above their pre-pandemic levels, which ultimately reflects in the price of electricity given the large volume of gas fired generation capacity we have in Ireland. There are several other long-standing reasons why Irish electricity prices have been higher than those of many other EU countries, including our widely-dispersed population, our historic dependence on fossil fuels, the small...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...at rectifying the significant deficit in order to meet the statutory Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) required by the Pensions Authority. The changes also aim to sustain the pension schemes into the long-term. Regarding the 1951 Scheme, CIÉ has prepared and submitted a draft SI to give effect to Labour Court recommendations for the 1951 Scheme, as passed by ballot of trade union members...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (14 May 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 185. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the long-standing non-national road situation in County Wexford will be addressed by his Department given that County Wexford has the highest number of secondary roads in Ireland and only received €24.3 million funding compared to Cork €83.2 million, Kerry €30 million, Galway €40 million Tipperary...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...at rectifying the significant deficit in order to meet the statutory Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) required by the Pensions Authority. The changes also aim to sustain the pension schemes into the long-term. Regarding the 1951 Scheme, CIÉ has prepared and submitted a draft SI to give effect to Labour Court recommendations for the 1951 Scheme, as passed by ballot of trade union members...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (14 May 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Jennifer Whitmore: ...scheme, what measures are now in place to ensure that the benefits of the 1951 scheme for active members will be protected and maintained; when the 1951 scheme pensioners will be awarded their long-awaited pension increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21680/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (14 May 2024)

Michael McGrath: ...NTMA), through State Savings products, offers a wide range of tax free savings products to the general public, including Prize Bonds and fixed rate savings bonds/certificates. Both short term and long term fixed rate products are offered, with maturities from 3 to 10 years. The interest rates on offer are competitive and provide good value for the holders of State Savings products. The...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (14 May 2024)

Michael McGrath: ...of a reduced rate, currently 13.5%, to the supply of hiring vehicles, including vehicles used for taxi services for a short period of time (no more than 5 weeks). The supply of hiring a vehicle for longer periods is subject to VAT at the standard rate, currently 23%. There is no discretion under the Directive for Ireland to extend the application of the VAT exemption or the reduced...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (14 May 2024)

Michael McNamara: ...Expenditure and Reform if it has been determined whether the OPW or Clare County Council had responsibility for conservation works in Moynoe Graveyard, Scariff, County Clare; if he is aware how long scaffolding has been in place; when it will be removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21882/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (14 May 2024)

Norma Foley: ...first choice. My Department will continue to liaise with Local Authorities in respect of their County Development Plans and any associated Local Area Plans with a view to identifying any potential long-term school accommodation requirements across school planning areas including in Newcastle_Rathcoole. I can assure the Deputy that the Department will continue to work with schools and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (14 May 2024)

Norma Foley: ...the demographic demand analysis, my Department monitors planning and construction activity in the residential sector. This involves the analysis of data sources from Local Authorities and the CSO along with the engagement with local authorities and the construction sector. In this way, up-to-date information on significant new residential developments is obtained and factored into the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (14 May 2024)

Darragh O'Brien: Under Housing for All, the Government will deliver 47,600 new build social homes and 3,500 social homes through long-term leasing in the period 2022-2026. Our clear focus is to increase the stock of social housing through new build projects delivered by local authorities and Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs). Social Housing is delivered through a range of local authority and Approved Housing...