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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you, Deputy.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (5 Dec 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank all the Deputies who tabled Topical Issues and the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, for being here to deal with them.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Sector Pensions (5 Dec 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I will say something else. We have just done something that I do not think we would ever have done before. I thank the Minister of State for being here to deal with this. I acknowledge that he and the Minister, Deputy Ryan, are unfailingly helpful in dealing with the House and Members. I also acknowledge that, routinely, when matters relating to transport are tabled for Topical Issues, we...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy, in the course of the your contribution you made reference to an individual outside the House. I know that individual is very well known-----

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: -----and is one of a number of people who make observations on planning files. For the record, we need to record that the observations that they make are absolutely in accordance with law as it currently stands.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I know you did not.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: For the record. I did not catch that last bit. Maybe it is just as well.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (30 Nov 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Bernard Durkan - To discuss the necessity for extra school places at primary and post-primary levels throughout north Kildare. Deputy Chris Andrews - To discuss the failure of St. John Ambulance Ireland to put a national safe...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I would not have thought you were cut out to be a Sumo wrestler, Deputy.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: You are more than welcome, Deputy.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you for your words of wisdom, Deputy O'Sullivan. We now go to our colleague, Deputy Martin Kenny.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy O’Callaghan has raised two points that are of keen interest to me, no pun intended. The Deputy finds fault with the explanatory memorandum and he has criticised the Bills digest. I have to say that in the years I have spent in this Chair, I have never, ever heard anything other than compliments for Bills digests and have never heard the explanatory memorandum found to be...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I suppose they had as much time as anyone else.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We now go to Deputy Steven Matthews, who is the Cathaoirleach of the housing committee.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you, Deputy.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you, Deputy. I call Deputy O'Rourke.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Deputy and he has made his point. We will have less time if we do not begin.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Yes. Ar aghaidh leat.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is not for the Deputy to decide what the Minister does or does not do. On you go, Minister.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Nov 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: That concludes Questions on Policy or Legislation. Members made reference to the passing of the magnificent artist that was Shane McGowan and to the burial today of the exceptional political leader that was Tras Honan. It would be appropriate if we stood for a minute's silence in memory of both of them.