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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (29 May 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: The threat of flooding in Ballyvourney and Ballymakeera is well recognised and is hugely stressful for householders facing it. Interim works have advanced, which brings peace of mind to homeowners, especially along the river bank. Will the Minister of State outline the timeframe for advancing the next stages of the major works?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (29 May 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: I acknowledge the interim works taking place until very recently, with diggers only moving off site in the last week or so. They definitely give peace of mind to householders, especially along the river bank. There is now a need to maintain momentum and push on with the major scheme. Work and studies were carried out on a major scheme for the area. Is the OPW starting a new major scheme...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (29 May 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: The interim works are certainly a milestone. The focus and momentum need to be on the major scheme. Studies were conducted previously and it would make sense to use those earlier studies to inform the next stages. It would be madness to waste them and start again at square one. Will the work that was done previously inform or continue to inform the major works scheme? Can we establish...

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

Aindrias Moynihan: 242. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the diplomatic engagements he is planning to advocate for a fair trading environment for Irish exporters to the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27348/25]

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

Aindrias Moynihan: 208. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Passport Office is operating at weekends due to seasonal high demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27349/25]

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

Aindrias Moynihan: 259. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the risks to the Irish economy with the European Union’s announcement of a new list of US goods that could face tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27805/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (10 Jun 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: 105. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of times the biomethane implementation group has met; when the group is next to report to his Department; when the biomethane sustainability charter will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30331/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (10 Jun 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: Residents in areas where anaerobic digesters have been proposed have been raising concerns about the suitability of the infrastructure in the area. They have been pointing out, for example, the absence of planning guidelines. When will the biomethane implementation group publish its charter and set out guidelines to clarify the situation for community groups, local authorities and promoters...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (10 Jun 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: The implementation group was established last year and tasked with drawing up the guidelines and the charter. We know that the various stakeholder groups are going to find a way to have an input into that charter. Where do community groups stand? What level of engagement has there been with various different community groups? What opportunity have they had to have their voices heard at...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (10 Jun 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: Residents in the areas where anaerobic digestion plants are proposed have raised concerns about the digestate, for example, and whether it would be grass based or municipal waste. Would the charter and guidelines set out and specify that? How would we monitor that? Would the charter have teeth in order to be able to back that up and enforce it? Will the guidelines set out land usage...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products (10 Jun 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: Veoza offers an alternative to HRT for women at menopause. It is a game-changer for so many, especially those for whom HRT is contraindicated. These are typically cancer survivors for whom hormone therapies are just not an option. Veoza was introduced into Ireland early last year and costs approximately €80 per month for the women using it. The pharmacoeconomic assessment has...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products (10 Jun 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: While the assessment is ongoing, this is costing €80 each month for women who do not an alternative option available to them. It has been a constructive move to get free HRT available to people. However, it is almost like it is dangling out there and there is a cohort of women who are not able to avail of it and damn it they have already had a hell of a challenge seeing off their...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: The next Topical Issue listed for debate is in the name of Deputy Kelly and it is to discuss the need for greater for greater investment to resource An Garda Síochána with the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: The floor is yours, Deputy.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: What we can do is to raise it with the Ceann Comhairle for the next round of Topical Issues, if the Deputy so wishes.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: Our options are limited.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: I want to make sure the Deputy gets a fair go at it.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: We can raise it with the Ceann Comhairle in the morning and ask that the Deputy be accommodated in raising the matter as quickly as can be facilitated. Whether that is in the morning or on Thursday will be a decision for the Ceann Comhairle.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: I will not pre-empt what the Ceann Comhairle is going to do, but we can raise the matter with her because I want to give the Deputy-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: Does the Deputy want me to raise it with the Ceann Comhairle to be included in the morning?