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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2025)

Cian O'Callaghan: Given that Irish citizens were engaged in this humanitarian mission with massive support from the Irish people, and in light of the fact that a flotilla had already been attacked in international waters, does the Tánaiste not agree that sending some personnel would have shown the support of the Government, would have put additional pressure on Israel and would have been warranted?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2025)

Cian O'Callaghan: It would have sent a message. It would have been important and I think the Tánaiste knows that.

Abolition of Carer's Allowance Means Test: Motion [Private Members] (1 Oct 2025)

Cian O'Callaghan: I thank my colleague Deputy Quaide for bringing forward this motion. I want to respond first to some of the comments from the Minister. The Government has not opposed our motion, is not tabling its own amendment and will not vote against the motion. What the Government is not doing is acting on our motion, which clearly sets out that the means test should be abolished this year. It is...

Insurance Costs: Motion [Private Members] (30 Sep 2025)

Cian O'Callaghan: I thank an Teachta Doherty for tabling the motion and recognise the work he has done this over the years. I also recognise the work the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, has done. We made a submission to him on this and are waiting for the suggestions we made in that submission to be acted on. I recognise the various reforms that have happened over the years. However, in his comments the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (25 Sep 2025)

Cian O'Callaghan: 263. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the case of a child (details supplied) who despite having all documentation required, including psychologist reports, HSE service statements, multidisciplinary assessments, as well as a NCSE eligibility letter, is unable to secure a place in an ASD classroom for September 2026 as there are none available in their area; and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 Sep 2025)

Cian O'Callaghan: 338. To ask the Minister for Health if her Department will commit to the swift rollout of SMA screening as part of the heel prick test for newborns, as noted in the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030; if her Department will publish a timeline for when this will happen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50913/25]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Sep 2025)

Cian O'Callaghan: The Government voted down our proposals on this.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Sep 2025)

Cian O'Callaghan: Why did the Government vote against it?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Sep 2025)

Cian O'Callaghan: Work which the Government is not doing.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget 2026 Engagement (Resumed) (24 Sep 2025)

Cian O'Callaghan: I thank both Ministers for their attendance. As part of the budgetary process, are tax breaks for developers under consideration?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget 2026 Engagement (Resumed) (24 Sep 2025)

Cian O'Callaghan: I know that decisions have not been made and I know that the Minister will not indicate decisions. I am just asking if tax breaks for developers are under consideration as part of the budgetary process.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget 2026 Engagement (Resumed) (24 Sep 2025)

Cian O'Callaghan: Representatives of Social Justice Ireland appeared before the committee recently. They have a very good analysis of the budget. They pointed out that we are wealthier than at any time in our history, yet almost 630,000 people are living below the poverty line, 190,000 of whom are children. Its analysis also found that in last year's budget the rich-poor gap increased to its highest level...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget 2026 Engagement (Resumed) (24 Sep 2025)

Cian O'Callaghan: If the Minister is sceptical about refundable tax credits, what other measures does he think could achieve the same?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: EU Legislative Proposals: Discussion (24 Sep 2025)

Cian O'Callaghan: I thank our guests for their opening statements. What we are discussing in terms of process and outcome is absolutely shocking. The point Ms Ní Bhriain's made to the effect that EU member states' military spending currently stands at €343 billion, which is more than double that of Russia, is important in the context of justifications for taking an emergency approach. It is not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: EU Legislative Proposals: Discussion (24 Sep 2025)

Cian O'Callaghan: Has there been joint procurement in respect of climate measures?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: EU Legislative Proposals: Discussion (24 Sep 2025)

Cian O'Callaghan: Earlier, reference was made to the Tánaiste indicating in June that his Department should leverage the SAFE regulation to speed up delivery of Ireland's defence capability. Since that statement was made, have we found out anything more about this? Is there any more detail or do we know anything more?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: EU Legislative Proposals: Discussion (24 Sep 2025)

Cian O'Callaghan: But it could happen.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (24 Sep 2025)

Cian O'Callaghan: 26. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider a review of the criteria needed in order to obtain a primary medical certificate (PMC) set out under s 36(b)(ii) of the Finance Act 2020; and if he will ensure that those with severe neurodevelopmental disabilities are not excluded from obtaining a PMC, and as a result, availing of the new grant-based scheme (formerly DDS) led by the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2025)

Cian O'Callaghan: 67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when she expects the tender process to begin for the construction of a school (details supplied); to confirm that the project remains on schedule to commence construction in Q1/Q2 of 2026, as confirmed by the Minister in May 2025; if her Department will issue a public notice regarding the appointment of a successful contractor; if she will...