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Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (3 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 367. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on the Programme for Government commitment to expand access to the orthodontic scheme for children and strengthen the School Dental Programme. [36859/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (3 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 368. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on the Programme for Government commitment to hire more public dentists and to indicate the number of public dentists currently employed by the State. [36860/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (3 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 369. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the implementation of the Men's Health Action Plan 2024-2028; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36861/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (3 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 370. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the new national sexual health strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36862/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (3 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 371. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on the planned skin cancer awareness programme. [36863/25]

Post-European Council: Statements (9 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State's strong commitment to the European Union. In this time of global turbulence, it is more important than ever that we talk about why the European Union is in place. It is the world's greatest peace and prosperity project. It is not perfect and there are lots of reasons we can criticise the European Union, but if we think about what the EU has achieved, not...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (8 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 123. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the number of students in receipt of various levels of SUSI grant; his plans to improve access to higher education by expanding the SUSI grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37373/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (8 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 134. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on funding to replace or upgrade basic research equipment in our universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37372/25]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Trade Data (8 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 172. To ask the Taoiseach the total value of trade in goods and services between Ireland and Russia in each of the years 2020 to 2024, inclusive; the major sectors for that trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36982/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (8 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 270. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on additional funding to meet the possible cost of the acquisition of a new boat for Cahore Inshore Rescue, and other plans for funding for similar voluntary bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37414/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Programme (8 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 355. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of legislation for a referendum on Ireland’s membership of the European Unified Patent Court system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36981/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Sector (8 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 475. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the total, in square metres, of film and television studio space in Ireland; the measures being taken to increase that space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37417/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Sector (8 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 476. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to outline any plans he has to introduce a regional uplift for film and television production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37418/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Arts Funding (8 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 477. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the levels of support made available by his Department, the Arts Council or other agencies of the State for the development and support of musical theatre in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37419/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (8 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 650. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the application for reunification of persons (details supplied). [37597/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Middle East (8 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 847. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the medical evacuation programme from Gaza; how she envisions the programme continuing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37594/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: In the run up to the recess, we agreed to do a state-of-the-nation discussion. We have been lucky enough so far to hear from Taighde Éireann - Research Ireland and the AI advisory council. This morning we are very happy to have Ireland's first Minister of State with responsibility for artificial intelligence, Deputy Niamh Smyth, and officials from her Department, to talk about her role...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. Members have been circulated with the speaking order. They have seven minutes for questions and answers. The first is Senator Dee Ryan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I look forward to the day when a Minister says less funding is needed for a project.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I am conscious that some Deputies will come in and out. I propose Senator Ruane will be next following by Deputies Murphy, Keogh and O'Rourke..