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Ceisteanna - Questions: Artificial Intelligence (29 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Taoiseach for his personal interest in the subject and in the potential and opportunities that artificial intelligence presents in so many aspects of Irish life. The fact that there are references to AI and digitalisation within the programme for Government including, as the Taoiseach referenced, the improvements to public services, means it is going to be critical. Our...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Payments (1 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 88. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of enterprises in receipt of the wage subsidy scheme to support employment of those with disabilities; the number of individuals so supported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21537/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (1 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 54. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in light of the United Arab Emirates using artificial intelligence to assist in writing legislation, if his Department would consider a similar move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21541/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Schemes (1 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 124. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he has plans to increase the levels of hourly payment made under the wage subsidy scheme which helps enterprises employ those with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21538/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (1 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 166. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the strength of the relationship between Ireland and Australia; and the events planned to mark 80 years of diplomatic relations with same. [21775/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (1 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 167. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline any correspondence or communication from the Russian embassy since Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 on Ireland’s position regarding that invasion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21776/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (1 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 218. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, as part of the reform of junior certificate grades, she will allow students access to their marked papers and to final percentages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21778/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Cycling Facilities (1 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 219. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures that are in place to encourage students to cycle to school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21779/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Reports (1 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 248. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his response to the findings of the ESRI Report of 25 April 2025, “Profiling Short-Term Let Usage Across Ireland”; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21777/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Strategies (1 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 249. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to provide an update on the national swimming strategy launched in August 2024, in particular progress on participation in swimming by primary school students as well as plans for capital programmes for swimming pool modernisation and for new swimming pools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21780/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Olympic Games (1 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 250. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the Government’s strategy for supporting athletes for the Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Summer Olympics and Paralympics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21781/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (1 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 288. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applicants for Irish citizenship from those holding United States citizenship during each of the years 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21774/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (1 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 327. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when all provisions of the Child Care Amendment Act 2024 will be brought into force. [21773/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (1 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 342. To ask the Minister for Health the measures, if any, she intends to put in place to make the HSE more accountable to the Oireachtas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21782/25]

Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I know how committed the Minister of State is to the ideals of the European Union and to the peace and prosperity project it continues to be. Our statements today are very important, particularly as we prepare for Ireland's hosting of the EU Presidency during the latter part of 2026. It should be noted that under our Presidency in 1990, German reunification occurred. We saw in 2004 the...

Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: It is critical that we ensure in the funding under the next EU budget that the multiannual financial framework is sufficient to support a number of areas that are critical to this country. We need to have a fully funded Common Agricultural Policy. With regard to Europe's competitiveness, the Union's research budget should be sufficiently well funded. On the opportunities that are available...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Policy (8 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: Specifically on Question No. 101, I welcome the fact the Minister has stated clearly it is a priority to continue with the basic income for artists scheme. I agree with Deputy Ó Snodaigh that we are coming very quickly towards August. As a first priority for the 2,000 recipients of the basic income for artists scheme there needs to be an indication as to whether it will be continued...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Policy (8 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I appreciate the answers the Minister has given and I appreciate that he will make an announcement. I understand he is awaiting the second report but in the first report, as the Minister acknowledged, quantitatively and qualitatively the basic income scheme for artists was viewed as a significant success. It is important for those in receipt of it that some indication is given to them as to...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Census of Population (29 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 169. To ask the Taoiseach the planned date for the next census; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18824/25]