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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Horticulture Sector (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I wish the Minister and the Ministers of State well in their important roles. On the diversification of farm activity, I was rather surprised that this question was chosen and that we have reached it. The question relates to wine production in Ireland. This is a growing activity. I would be grateful if the Minister of State would outline the approach of the Department and any supports...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Horticulture Sector (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. Unfortunately, or fortunately, because of climate change the possibility of growing vines in Ireland has become more extensive. We are fortunate that parts of the country have a similar terroir or soil type to parts of northern France. Indeed, just outside my hometown of Gorey, La Kav vineyard is producing some very fine wines. The Ceann Comhairle will know...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Horticulture Sector (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: They are producing some very fine wines. Indeed, right around the country now quite a number of boutique vineyards are starting to produce wine in greater quantities and of higher quality. There is an opportunity to actively support those farmers and those involved in horticulture who want to move into the sector. In that context, I welcome the statement by the Minister of State.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Horticulture Sector (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: It is important that we support this growing sector. I welcome the supports that are available already. We also need to promote the development of Irish wines, perhaps through Bord Bia. As the quantities start to increase, there will be an export market for some of these wines. I am very happy that officials are actively engaged on the issue.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tillage Sector (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I agree with Deputy Aird. One of the areas that is critical in implementing the tillage strategy is enhancing markets. Part of that is the development of a commercial flour mill. As the Minister and his officials are aware, the Kavanagh brothers in Ballycarney, County Wexford, have advanced proposals and are planning to develop a commercial flour mill. I would be grateful if the Minister...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tillage Sector (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: We will look after the Minister.

Diverting Young People from Criminal Activity: Statements (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: This is a very important debate because, as the Minister of State will be aware, the more people we can divert from criminal activity, the better. Apart from being good for the individual themselves, this leads to a significant saving for the State. I agree with colleagues about the importance of community gardaí. Within the communities in which we live, we all know of those...

Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: It is a privilege to be able to stand on the floor of this Chamber and ask questions on behalf of my constituents in Wicklow-Wexford directly of the Tánaiste or, indeed, the Taoiseach. It is critical to economic development that we invest in infrastructure. The Tánaiste will share my frustration about the pace of delivery of certain infrastructure, be it water and wastewater...

Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I would love to have the Tánaiste's confidence that we will see all of this delivered over the lifetime of the Government. I would love to see all of that happening. For commuters stuck in traffic or on an inadequate rail service every day, delivery over the lifetime of the Government will be essential. What the Tánaiste is speaking about in terms of additional rail carriages...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (1 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 188. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts by Ireland to secure the release of political prisoners held in Belarus; his views on the current political situation in Belarus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15193/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (1 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 147. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the peace plan for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict put forward by former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert and former Palestinian Authority foreign minister Nasser al-Kidwa, and if he will make a statement on measures for the long-term stability of the region. [15192/25]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cybersecurity Policy (1 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 204. To ask the Taoiseach the total sum spent on cybersecurity measures within his Department during each of the years 2022, 2023 and 2024. [14681/25]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cybersecurity Policy (1 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 205. To ask the Taoiseach the number of actual and attempted cyberattacks on his Department during each of the years 2022, 2023 and 2024, the countries of origin of those attacks [14699/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Policies (1 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 213. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline the Government’s approach to the issue of global governance of activity in space. [14724/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Welfare Service (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 130. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when it is intended to appoint an education welfare officer for County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16215/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 332. To ask the Minister for Health the number of staff working for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in each county, and to provide a comparable figure for the end of 2023 and end of 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16216/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 333. To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients currently being seen by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in each county, and to provide a comparable figure for the end of 2023 and end of 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16217/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 140. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his assessment of the additional financial resources required for strategic infrastructure investment between now and 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15979/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 170. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on Ireland's plans to host a meeting of the European Political Community; the key themes that may be explored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16411/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 171. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline the Government's position on claims being made by the Trump administration in the United States toward Greenland; his views as to the potential impact on European security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16408/25]