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World Mental Health Day: Statements (10 Oct 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the Deputy. We are over time.

World Mental Health Day: Statements (10 Oct 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Deputy, we are over time.

World Mental Health Day: Statements (10 Oct 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Deputy Ó Murchú, we are late for the next speaker.

World Mental Health Day: Statements (10 Oct 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the Minister of State. That concludes statements to mark World Mental Health Day: Making Mental Health a Priority for Everyone.

Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (10 Oct 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Seanad Éireann has passed the Electricity Costs (Emergency Measures) Domestic Accounts Bill 2024, without amendment.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (10 Oct 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Joe Flaherty - To discuss the inclusion of students who stammer in the reasonable accommodations at certificate examinations guidelines. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh - To discuss the impact of the removal of hedgerows. Deputy...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hedge Cutting (10 Oct 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank Deputy Durkan for taking the Chair to facilitate me in speaking on this matter. We are into open season on hedgerows again with hedgerow trimming or cutting, however we want to term it. It is also about hedgerow removal, which obviously has far more long-term consequences and a greater environmental impact. During the closed season, the Department of agriculture engaged in a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hedge Cutting (10 Oct 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: It is interesting to note what is omitted from the answer the Minister of State was given by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. It talks about the size threshold for screening and chooses to neglect to mention that up to 500 m can be removed without any application for screening or any application to the Department. I also find interesting the figure of 11,000 km given for...

Report on Energy Poverty 2024: Motion (10 Oct 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I move: That Dáil Éireann shall take note of the Report of the Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands entitled "Report on Energy Poverty 2024", copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 24th June, 2024. I am taking this as Leas-Chathaoirleach of the committee. The Cathaoirleach, tragically, is burying his...

Report on Energy Poverty 2024: Motion (10 Oct 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the Minister of State and Deputy O'Rourke for their contributions on the report. I will not go back into the detail but I will attempt to address some of the comments that were made. We have to distinguish between what we are trying to do in the short term, the medium term and the long term. In the long term, the goal is to retrofit all of our housing stock so that people will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Business of Joint Committee (9 Oct 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Members who participate in the meeting remotely are required to do so from within the Leinster House precincts only. I remind those in attendance to make sure their mobile phones are switched off or in silent mode. I welcome the witnesses. They are protected by absolute privilege in respect of what they say to the committee. This means they have an absolute defence against any...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Rural Social Scheme: Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection (9 Oct 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: The committee welcomes the opportunity to discuss the recent review of the rural social scheme. This scheme is an income-support scheme that provides part-time employment opportunities for under-employed farmers and fishers who receive specific social welfare payments. There are three key findings in this review. The RSS provides an important social-inclusion and income-support function...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Rural Social Scheme: Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection (9 Oct 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I will now invite members to discuss. I remind members participating remotely to use the raise hand feature and to cancel it once they have spoken. I call Deputy Ó Cuív.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Rural Social Scheme: Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection (9 Oct 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the Minister of State and his officials for attending.

Report on Energy Poverty 2024: Motion (10 Oct 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I will have a go and-----

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (10 Oct 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 70. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans to address the need to resource and future proof the Public Participation Network by ensuring adequate core funding and staff resourcing to meet their workload; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39803/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Social Enterprise Sector (10 Oct 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 80. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the budget allocation within her Department for implementation of the National Social Enterprise Policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39645/24]