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Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (8 Oct 2025)

Erin McGreehan: My ask is that the north east region be looked at in terms of the population growth. Thanks to this and the previous Governments, thousands of homes are being built, particularly in south Louth and north Drogheda. Those houses will be filled by people who will need healthcare. There will be the older demographic along with young families who are moving into the area. Forward planning is...

Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (8 Oct 2025)

Erin McGreehan: I have a very clear ask of the Taoiseach. I want further investment in our two hospitals in County Louth, namely, Louth County Hospital in Dundalk and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. As the Taoiseach knows, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda is completely overwhelmed. It was never designed to cope with the massive population growth that has been seen across County Louth,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Social Farming: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Erin McGreehan: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to contribute as I am not a member of this committee. First, I wish to acknowledge the presence of my brother, Matthew McGreehan. He is my go-to person when it comes to social farming. I am a great believer in social farming and it is great that this committee is having a robust discussion on social farming. I want to ask, from the two points of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Social Farming: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Erin McGreehan: No. Of course not. I am not asking that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Social Farming: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Erin McGreehan: Is there anything specific that we can support the farmers with, bar the obvious budget? What of the other supports around them to support them and encourage more people to get into it? I am aware I have only 30 seconds here.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Invasive Species Policy (7 Oct 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 480. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether the Asian hornet monitoring programme includes dedicated resourcing for ports in response to recent sightings of the Asian hornet. [52933/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Commissions of Investigation (2 Oct 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 98. To ask the Minister for Health her views on a commission of investigation into the activities of a person (details supplied) in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52344/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (2 Oct 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 203. To ask the Minister for Health the plans in place to enhance and expand services at Louth County Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52345/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (2 Oct 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 418. To ask the Minister for Health if she is aware of the case of person (details supplied) diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, who is currently ineligible for CAR T-cell therapy due to the treatment being licensed in Ireland only for individuals under the age of 26; if she will clarify the basis for this age restriction; the reason Ireland differs from other jurisdictions...

Investment in Sport and Sporting Infrastructure: Statements (1 Oct 2025)

Erin McGreehan: It is always great to have an opportunity to discuss the positive impact of Government investment in sport, particularly in Louth. Nobody can dispute the value of sports capital programmes, the large-scale sports infrastructure fund and the major events programme. They have transformed opportunities and outlooks across the country. In 2024, nearly €7 million was awarded to clubs...

Situation in Gaza: Statements (1 Oct 2025)

Erin McGreehan: To be very straight up, Gaza is not enduring any conflict; it is enduring a genocide. More than 66,000 Palestinians have been killed or murdered, with one in three being children. Families are being wiped out. I find it hard to reconcile the number of mothers who have watched their babies die and the number of babies and children who have sat with their parents who have been murdered...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Apprenticeships: Discussion (1 Oct 2025)

Erin McGreehan: Apologies have been received from Deputy Eoghan Kenny and Senator Dee Ryan. Everyone is very welcome to the meeting. I ask those attending remotely to mute their microphones when not contributing so that we do not pick up any background noise or feedback. As usual, I remind those in attendance to ensure that their mobile phones are in silent mode or switched off. Members attending...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Apprenticeships: Discussion (1 Oct 2025)

Erin McGreehan: I thank Ms Costello. Our first speaker is Senator Harmon. I remind members that the clocks are not working so I will keep them in line.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Apprenticeships: Discussion (1 Oct 2025)

Erin McGreehan: We will come back to you in the second round, Deputy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Apprenticeships: Discussion (1 Oct 2025)

Erin McGreehan: Mr. McGibney is keen to come in. Does he want to respond first?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Apprenticeships: Discussion (1 Oct 2025)

Erin McGreehan: Mr. McGibney wants to come in briefly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Apprenticeships: Discussion (1 Oct 2025)

Erin McGreehan: I want to follow up Deputy Smith's question. There are geographic considerations and divergences around the country in the offerings. Have the witnesses identified any regional gaps in certain apprenticeships in the various regions of the country?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Apprenticeships: Discussion (1 Oct 2025)

Erin McGreehan: As a tangent off that, with apprenticeships and businesses it is all about competitiveness and how we can get more people working and generate the cash flow for the economy. Are the witnesses seeing how the apprenticeships are improving competitiveness? Are we filling labour shortages as opposed to putting that competitiveness into the economy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Apprenticeships: Discussion (1 Oct 2025)

Erin McGreehan: Great.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Apprenticeships: Discussion (1 Oct 2025)

Erin McGreehan: Absolutely. Mr. Talbot mentioned Dundalk Chamber and Newry Chamber. As someone from the area, they do incredible work. He also mentioned 3D houses. We have those 3D-printed houses in Dundalk. For that work, the apprenticeship skills came from interaction with Skillnet, the ETBs and with industry. It is an example how an ambition, a need and the agencies came together to make things work...