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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Dec 2023)

Matt Shanahan: I want to return to a question I asked the Taoiseach back in March. The Government has built up expectations that South East Technological University, SETU, will meet the south-east region's need for a university by adding capacity and new programmes to halt the region's long-standing brain drain. The last three programmes for Government in 2011, 2016 and 2020 specifically prioritised the...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Matt Shanahan: I vote on a case-by-case basis, which is evidenced by the many times my vote has found fault with Government actions versus objectives. To the matter at hand, I have little confidence that Dublin is entirely safe. I have little confidence that the important reforms and modernisation of policing in this country are progressing at the pace required. I have little confidence that...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)

Matt Shanahan: Ireland, as a small and open economy, needs friends. We saw the value of friendship during the financial crisis. In that context, we need Irish people in key positions in international institutions. Will Government reconsider its position and allow the Minister for public expenditure and reform to formally engage and put his hat in the ring, should an opportunity arise to lead an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (5 Dec 2023)

Matt Shanahan: 502. To ask the Minister for Health when appointments will be made available for two children from the same family to be assessed for occupational therapy (details supplied); the procedure for them to receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53216/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (5 Dec 2023)

Matt Shanahan: 526. To ask the Minister for Health to provide in tabular form, with respect to each hospital in the South, South-West group, the annual budget, capital expenditure, WTE staff, number of in-patient beds, number of consultants, for each year, or year end that the hospital grouping was in place from 2013 up to present day. [53312/23]

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

Matt Shanahan: Media reports in Waterford indicate that the Minister for Finance, Deputy McGrath, is due in town tomorrow. There is an expectation that he is bringing an airport runway under his arm. I understand the business case is ready to be put to the Government, but I have seen many frothy announcements for Waterford left to wither on the vine as the Government stonewalls and forces private capital...

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

Matt Shanahan: The Tánaiste does that every well himself.

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

Matt Shanahan: It only received 0.2% of the aviation funding.

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

Matt Shanahan: I will debate the figures with the Tánaiste any time.

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

Matt Shanahan: I can see the positives but to date it does not-----

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

Matt Shanahan: But not for Cork or Dublin. That is the point.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 Nov 2023)

Matt Shanahan: 307. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has plans to upgrade the R680-682 Junction at Butlerstown, County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53180/23]

Capital Supply Service and Purpose Report Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 Nov 2023)

Matt Shanahan: I welcome the support of the House in progressing this Bill towards becoming law. As I have said, Private Members' Bills can be killed off quietly as they proceed. I hope that in not opposing this Bill, the Government will see that it is substantially accepted because there is a major problem with transparency over public capital investment - not fixing a known and urgent problem. With...

Capital Supply Service and Purpose Report Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 Nov 2023)

Matt Shanahan: I thank the Ministers of State for their contributions. I note, as highlighted by the Minister of State, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, that the Government does not oppose this Bill. That is to be welcomed, but it would be better if the Government said it would support this Bill. Perhaps we will get to that stage. It is important to highlight the value of debate. This is probably one of the...

Capital Supply Service and Purpose Report Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 Nov 2023)

Matt Shanahan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This Bill provides that each Government Minister shall, annually, report on large capital expenditure in the Department five years after the expenditure occurs. As a people, we will spend €13 billion on publicly funded capital projects this year. It is projected that we will spend €165 billion by the end of this decade....

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Matt Shanahan: On behalf of my Regional Group colleagues, I send our best wishes to the children involved in that horrific stabbing incident, their carer and their family members. We remind parents, teachers and guardians that every Deputy is outraged at what occurred at Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire. I recognise the tremendous bravery of those who tackled and restrained the alleged perpetrator of this...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Official Travel (28 Nov 2023)

Matt Shanahan: 133. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence in relation to the announcement of the Government intention to purchase a new Government jet capable of 3,500 miles range, if he will outline the number of approved entities on the requisite tenders short list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51997/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (28 Nov 2023)

Matt Shanahan: 157. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport how many aircraft are retained or are on standby at Dublin Airport for medivac duty; the number of medivac missions each aircraft made in the past three years and from which base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51996/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Technological Universities (28 Nov 2023)

Matt Shanahan: 663. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total quantum of Department funding provided to MTU to develop a new 1,200-seater arena; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51998/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Technological Universities (28 Nov 2023)

Matt Shanahan: 664. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how he intends to differentiate future capital funding to ensure that SETU receives the combined capital streams that are presently divided in other regions between the National University and the technological university where each region obviously derives greater benefit from the quantum of funding combined (details supplied); and if he will...