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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Reunification (15 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: The review is ongoing. Without prejudging anything, I believe it will conclude soon. I am anxious, like the Deputy, to be able to come forward with that information from the review. I take on board the points he has made, but it is important to emphasise again the central point that, in terms of successful family reunification and a range of complex issues involved in it, there must be a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Reunification (15 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: It is important to acknowledge the incredible contribution of so many migrant workers in our country in many of the jobs on which we rely in health service areas, a wide range of public services and in the private sector. People come here, work and make an incredible contribution, which we acknowledge. However, we also acknowledge, without prejudging the outcome of the review, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (15 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I recognise the enormous contribution made by migrant workers to the Irish economy and society. It is a central priority for me, as Minister for State with responsibility for Migration, that our immigrations laws are fair and efficient. An important part of this is having legal pathways for workers and their families. As the Deputy is aware, my Department’s Policy Document for...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2025: Motion (21 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2025, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 14th May, 2025. I thank the Members of Dáil Éireann for meeting to discuss this motion concerning the order the Minister...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2025: Motion (21 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I thank the Deputies for their contributions and for taking the time to consider the motion to reduce the amount of the monthly contribution under the ARP scheme for people hosting beneficiaries of temporary protection. As provided by the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022, the draft order laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas cannot be made law until a resolution approving...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022: Motion (21 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I thank the Senators for their contributions and for taking the time to consider the motion to reduce the amount of the monthly contribution under the ARP scheme to people hosting beneficiaries of temporary protection. As provided by the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022, the draft order laid before both Houses cannot be made law until a resolution approving the order has been...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (22 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I thank Deputy Whitmore for raising this matter today. It is important to note that as Minister of State with responsibility for migration, I do not comment on individual immigrant investor programme applications. In general terms, I can inform Deputy Whitmore that my Department does not receive or hold funds at any stage in the IIP process, nor does it have any role in the administration...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (22 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: If Deputy Whitmore is quoting Fine Gael Ministers it is very important that she does so correctly.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (22 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: To continue to answer Deputy Whitmore, I am aware that applicants and projects are anxious to receive a decision on their applications. I assure her that the IIP unit in the Department is committed to ensuring that all applications are examined on their own merits and endeavours to conclude decisions in a timely manner. The IIP unit continues to communicate with projects seeking to benefit...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (22 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: We will get it to Deputy Whitmore.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (22 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as it gives me an opportunity, on behalf of the Department of Education and Youth, to outline to the Dáil its current position on Scoil Chroí Naofa in Ballinasloe, County Galway. This project is included in the Department of Education and Youth’s construction programme which will be delivered under the national development plan,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (22 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I will bring that back to the Minister on the Deputy's behalf. I know there were delays with this relating to a change to increase the number of classrooms, as well as proposals by the local authority to alter the road layout and access. This necessitated a new planning application, as I am sure the Deputy is well aware. The final grant of that planning permission for the project, as...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Facilities (22 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as it provides me with an opportunity to clarify the position in relation to the Department of Education and Youth’s plans for upgrading school buildings, including CBS, New Ross, County Wexford. As the Deputy is aware, he school had an enrolment in 2024 of 413 pupils. This represents an increase of 4% in the past five years. The Department...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Facilities (22 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I take the Deputy's remarks on board and will bring the issue to the attention of the Minister. As I outlined in my earlier contribution, a range of projects are being delivered across the school area. The priority is for the Department to ensure that there are places available for every student for the next school year. In the context of that and the points the Deputy has made, I will...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (22 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I thank Deputy O'Sullivan for giving me the opportunity to reply to him on this issue. The Government is providing €325 million in 2025 for local authorities to buy second-hand properties, with a particular focus on the tenant in situ scheme, where tenants in receipt of HAP or RAS receive a notice of termination. While the clear focus of the Government must remain on increasing the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (22 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I again thank Deputy O'Sullivan for his contribution. I appreciate the sincerity with which he has raised this issue. We are committed to responding positively to it. My understanding is that Cork City Council's allocation for second-hand acquisitions in 2025 is €20 million. At the end of April, it had drawn down €6.9 million or 34% of its allocation. The Cork County...

Broadcasting (Oversight of RTÉ Accounts) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I thank the Deputies for their contributions. As the Minister, Deputy O'Donovan, stated at the beginning of the debate, the assignment of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General as auditor of RTÉ has broad support across the House. It is one of the key recommendations of the expert advisory committee on governance and culture in RTÉ chaired by Professor Niamh Brennan....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Equality Issues (29 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: Ireland is ranked by the OECD Development Assistance Committee as among the member countries with the highest share of Official Development Assistance with gender equality objectives. We fund interventions directly dedicated to supporting women’s political and economic empowerment; prioritising girls’ access to quality education; addressing gender based violence; and improving...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (29 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: The Government remains deeply concerned at the situation in Sudan. Two years of conflict have resulted in a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. Over 15 million people have been forced to flee their homes and over 24 million people are in acute food insecurity, with some facing famine. We are gravely concerned by the impact of widespread violence on civilians, including reports of grave...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (29 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: We remain deeply concerned at the catastrophic humanitarian crisis as a result of two years of conflict in Sudan. The impact on civilians has been huge, with widespread violence, including reports of atrocities and violations of international humanitarian law. Over 15 million people have been forced to flee their homes and over 24 million are in acute food insecurity, with some facing...