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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: European Council (5 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 16 to 20, inclusive, together. I attended a meeting of the European Council in Brussels on 17 October. On 16 October, I participated in the first EU-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit. The situation in the Middle East was high on the agenda in both meetings while Ukraine and migration featured heavily in the meeting of the European Council. At the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Middle East (5 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: I have had a number of recent engagements with Leaders at which the situation in the Middle East was discussed. On 25 October, I welcomed the Prime Minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikati, to Government Buildings. The Prime Minister briefed me on the situation on the ground in Lebanon and the very significant challenges faced by his government. We agreed on the urgent need for an...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Inquiries (5 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 56 and 64 to 67, inclusive, together. Terms of Reference for the Evaluation of the Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic The Terms of Reference for the Evaluation of the Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic are available on: www.gov.ie/en/press-release/924d6-government-appoints-chair- and-agrees-terms-of-reference-for-evaluation-of-the-response...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Programmes (5 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: The Government continues to prioritise and progress the Shared Island initiative, working with all communities and political traditions for a shared future, underpinned by the Good Friday Agreement. Since the launch of the Shared Island initiative in 2020, over €500m has been committed to a range of major cross-border projects and programmes, delivered in cooperation with the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff (5 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: The Department of the Taoiseach’s purpose is to help the Taoiseach and the Government to ensure a sustainable economy and a successful society, to pursue Ireland’s interests abroad, to implement the Government’s Programme and to build a better future for Ireland and all her citizens. The Department achieves this by building and sustaining a dynamic, agile and responsive...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff (5 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the table below. Year Staff, by grade, on career break longer than 5 years Total staff, by grade, on career break 31st December 2023 Total: 1 Executive Officer (1) Total: 9 Clerical Officer (1) Executive Officer (2) Administrative Officer (4) Assistant...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Civil Service (5 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: I am satisfied that the provisions of the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform Circular 4/2013 are being properly implemented by the Department of the Taoiseach. The Department engages with all staff approaching the end of their career break with a view to facilitating their return to work.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Equipment (5 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: The Department of the Taoiseach has a contract for the supply of mobile phones and associated services. Mobile phones are provided to staff in the Department where a defined business need has been established e.g. where staff provide on-call services; where staff are required to work off-site regularly; and where staff regularly take calls/work outside of standard working hours, etc. ...

Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Ceann Comhairle a Thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Ceann Comhairle (18 Dec 2024)

Simon Harris: Thank you very much, a Cheann Comhairle. I will start by congratulating you on your election. It is a great honour to serve as Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann, as the Speaker of our Parliament and as custodian of this House. I know you will serve with diligence, impartiality and decency. I think we know you are from Wexford from those opening contributions, and I know that is...

Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Ceann Comhairle a Thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Ceann Comhairle (18 Dec 2024)

Simon Harris: It is not lost on any of us that Deputy Murphy makes history today by becoming the first female Ceann Comhairle. That is a long-awaited milestone moment in Irish politics. I sincerely wish you all the best as you discharge your duties. Colleagues, as we gather here today, I want to pay tribute to each of you for securing the support of your families, friends, neighbours and constituents...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (18 Dec 2024)

Simon Harris: I agreed with the Clerk earlier that I rolled my contribution into one.

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (18 Dec 2024)

Simon Harris: They just think you should do three.

Taoiseach a Ainmniú (Atógáil) - Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (23 Jan 2025)

Simon Harris: Fine Gael will be supporting the nomination of Deputy Micheál Martin as Taoiseach. I will begin with some words of sincere congratulations to Deputy Martin as he returns to the office of Taoiseach. I know it is really special day for you Micheál, and for Mary, Micheál Aodh, Aoibhe and Cillian, for your siblings, your wider family and for your team, and all the people behind...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú (Atógáil) - Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (23 Jan 2025)

Simon Harris: -----in this Government and making progress for our people in each of the next five years. There will be more of that later, but for now, I wish Micheál well. I look forward to working in partnership with him in this Government. I am excited, energised and determined about the time ahead for the country we love.

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (23 Jan 2025)

Simon Harris: I congratulate the Taoiseach, Deputy Micheál Martin, on his election and appointment as Taoiseach of our country and Government. I congratulate all colleagues in Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Independents who are assuming ministerial office today and others who will assume ministerial office in the days to come. I very much look forward to working together in partnership for the next...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (23 Jan 2025)

Simon Harris: You lost again.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff (22 Jan 2025)

Simon Harris: The Department of the Taoiseach’s purpose is to help the Taoiseach and the Government to ensure a sustainable economy and a successful society, to pursue Ireland’s interests abroad, and to build a better future for Ireland and all her citizens. The Department achieves this by building and sustaining a dynamic, agile and responsive workforce that supports the Taoiseach and the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Reports (22 Jan 2025)

Simon Harris: The Interdepartmental Group (IDG) on the Dublin City Taskforce Report first met on 23 October 2024. The IDG has met four times with a wide range of bilateral discussions and engagements taking place to support its work. IDG membership is comprised of senior officials from the Department of the Taoiseach, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the Department of Public...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Appointments (22 Jan 2025)

Simon Harris: The appointment of Ministers of State is a matter for Government which will be announced in due course.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Appointments to State Boards (22 Jan 2025)

Simon Harris: The Taoiseach makes appointments to the National Economic and Social Council and the National Statistics Board. No appointments have been made in the period specified.