Results 461-480 of 3,777 for speaker:Marc Ó Cathasaigh

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Beart na Breatnaise agus Caighdeáin Teanga: Coimisinéir Teanga na Breataine Bige (22 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the Commissioner for the presentation and I apologise for being slightly delayed in coming along. I agree with Senator Ward and we might have rose-tinted glasses looking in from the outside but it feels the Welsh linguistic situation is much better, certainly in the positivity towards the language and in the use of the language within communities. I am particularly interested in...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (28 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy John Lahart - to discuss significant delays to An Post international parcels as a result of Brexit and new EU customs rules; (2) Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan - to discuss the tender process for a school building project in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Policy (28 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 110. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the work being undertaken by his Department to develop a town centres first approach in an Irish context; the international models being considered; the stakeholders being consulted; when the work may be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46332/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Policy (28 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the Minister of State for his gracious words about the work that has been undertaken by Waterford County Council. Great praise is due in particular to our director of services for housing. As the question was grouped with another, I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak, but I am somewhat concerned that we are conflating serviced sites with Town Centre First. We are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Policy (28 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the Minister of State for providing that extra detail which is very helpful. In particular, I am heartened to hear him talk about those four elements. We increasingly need to see housing set within a context, particularly when we are talking about Town Centre First. We are not just talking about individual units. It is a term often used on the floor of the Dáil which is not...

Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: The commitment to a town centres first policy is a key commitment in the programme for Government. It is referenced some 20 times in the Housing for All document and also forms a central plank of Our Rural Future, the development policy issued by the Department of Rural and Community Development. However, as I said to the Minister of State last night, I still do not have a clear picture of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Biodiversity Plan (28 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 111. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of his plans to participate in the upcoming COP15 on biological diversity in Kunming, China; his involvement and Ireland’s role in the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46333/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Traffic Fines (28 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 566. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of fixed charge notices which have been issued by An Garda Síochána using the new statutory instrument for dangerous overtaking of cyclists since the law was introduced in November 2019 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46066/21]

Climate Action: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I wonder if we sandboxed today's debate, set it aside for 30 years and reopened it again like a time capsule, how would it be judged then? By mid-century, when the effects of our emissions have further worked their way through into the climate system; and when floods, droughts, and storms are more frequent and severe; when creeping inundation threatens our coastal settlements, how will all...

Climate Action: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: The two years?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion with School Management Bodies (28 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the witnesses for their attendance. I want to refer to what Mr. Curtis and Mr. Irwin said regarding our investment in our education system not being where it ought to be and yet our learning outcomes as a country being good. The reason for that is the quality of teacher we have and are attracting. Teaching is still a respected profession in Ireland. We should hold on to that. It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion with School Management Bodies (28 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I am verifiably on the grounds of Leinster House so I hope I am safe enough to continue. I am very taken with the idea of decoupling the senior cycle and leaving certificate. If we put it in front of us as a guiding star for the discussions we have from here on out as a committee, it would be well worthwhile. Mr. Crone spoke about this and the scarring effect of the leaving certificate...

Childcare Services: Motion [Private Members] (5 Oct 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: We now have the Independent Group. Deputy Connolly is sharing time with Deputies Harkin and Fitzmaurice.

Childcare Services: Motion [Private Members] (5 Oct 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: The Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, Deputies Dillon and Richmond, and the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, are sharing time.

Childcare Services: Motion [Private Members] (5 Oct 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: A division has been called. In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), it is postponed until the weekly division time tomorrow evening, Wednesday, 6 October 2021.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (5 Oct 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputies Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Thomas Gould - to discuss significant staff and resource shortages and delays in completing inquests at Cork Coroner’s Court; (2) Deputies Cormac Devlin and Paul McAuliffe - to discuss...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (5 Oct 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Question Nos. 1 and 4 have been reversed so we will commence with Deputy Ó Snodaigh.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Sports Facilities (5 Oct 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I will now return to Question No. 1 in the name of Deputy Munster.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Policy (5 Oct 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: The Deputy is doubly blessed to have heard the Minister sing and not to have heard the Acting Cathaoirleach.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Gaeltacht Policy (5 Oct 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Glaoim ar an Teachta Uí Chonghaile. Tá tú gnóthach anocht. Tá an chéad cheist eile, ceist Uimh. 9, i d'ainm freisin.