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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (4 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister. I welcome his words on this and, as he has mentioned, the fact he came with me to visit the east Cork area, particularly the town of Youghal. Economically, Youghal needs a serious lift. People there have lost all faith in the Government. I do not believe the majority of the community there would have any issue with me stating that. As a local TD who lives there and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (4 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister and welcome his reply. I know from his time in the Department of housing that he has often faced down difficult challenges in respect of banging heads together to try to get results. It is not always achievable overnight; it takes years of hard work to make these things happen. One of the positive decisions taken, for which I fought in the programme for Government...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht – Questions on Policy or Legislation (5 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: I raise the issue of the Castlemartyr and Killeagh bypass with the announcement of national roads funding imminent. My question is on the appointment of a design consultant. We are due to see funding allocated shortly for national road projects but the appointment of a design consultant is necessary for this project to advance. I would appreciate if the Taoiseach could comment on this to...

Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (5 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: I thank Deputies for their participation in this important debate to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge.

Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: Amendments Nos. 2 to 4, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed. Amendment No. 3 is a physical and logical alternative to amendment No. 2.

Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: Does Deputy Nash wish to move amendment No. 3?

Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: Deputy Doherty has indicated he does not intend to move amendment No. 4.

Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: Does the Minister of State wish to respond?

Visit of Danish Delegation (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: I take the opportunity to recognise the delegation from the Danish Parliament who are joining us in the Gallery with Deputy Malcolm Byrne of Wexford. They are all very welcome. Ireland has had 62 years of a diplomatic relationship with Denmark - I checked. They are most welcome and I thank them for being here.

International Women's Day: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: Deputy McGuinness please, without interruption.

International Women's Day: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: One second. We have had a debate here without interruption from all sides and all parties, both Government and Opposition.

International Women's Day: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: The only Members who have repeatedly commented since I sat in this chair are Deputies Cronin and Devine.

International Women's Day: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: There was an exchange a few moments ago relating to Deputy Devine's contribution. To clarify that everything that was said was allowable under Standing Orders, I just asked for advice on foot of the Deputy's request to me as Chair.

International Women's Day: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2025)

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International Women's Day: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: We will proceed to the Government slot.

International Women's Day: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: Deputy Lahart wanted to make a remark in response to Deputy Devine.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Aidan Farrelly - To discuss to lack of school places and school building projects in Kildare. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú - To discuss the difficulties in mental health services in the Louth-Meath area. Deputy Malcolm...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Development (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: I thank the Ministers of State and Deputies for their contributions. Given the upcoming festivities, I wish everybody a happy St. Patrick's Day.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (5 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: 10. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for a detailed breakdown of costings for the way in which the Defence Forces can get from level of ambition 2 to level of ambition 3, which he referred to in a Dáil debate on 26 February 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9874/25]