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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Jun 2024)

Frank Feighan: I also congratulate Deputy Chambers on his appointment as deputy leader of the Fianna Fáil Party. He has many links in Dublin, but also in the west, and I wish him well. There is a backlog in the devolved section of the Department of Education as regards modular units for many schools around the country. One school that I am interested in is my local school of Scoil Ursula,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2024)

Frank Feighan: I am not sure if it is in order for me to speak now so I think-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2024)

Frank Feighan: I do not mind at all.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2024)

Frank Feighan: They are also welcome in Sligo.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2024)

Frank Feighan: We will let the Senator in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2024)

Frank Feighan: This has been a very interesting discussion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2024)

Frank Feighan: There were a few questions I wanted to ask that have been asked regarding a civic forum, the bill of rights, integrated education and shared housing. I am delighted that the witnesses raised the Irish Government's funding from the shared island unit. There are a lot of good funders. While we recognise Stormont and the United Kingdom, Europe has been a huge funder for the Good Friday...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2024)

Frank Feighan: You might not be too far away. It is something I would not have been familiar with, only for the Good Friday Agreement, and we need to do much more of that. We sometimes live in our own silos and we see it here at times when one Department does not talk to another Department. Conversations like those had today are very important. When talking about women in politics for example, bringing...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (25 Jun 2024)

Frank Feighan: 95. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the procedures involved in cases in which the applicant for Irish citizenship is the son of an Irish passport holder, that is, an Irish citizen not born in Ireland, and a great grandson of an Irish citizen; and the details of their entitlement to citizenship. [27089/24]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Frank Feighan: I raise the issue of funding for media and core funding for journalism schemes, which may not have any consideration, and funding for local radio, particular in the context of the public service broadcasting remit. Last month, local radio in my constituency provided absolutely exceptional coverage of the results of the local and European elections. I request that any future proposals on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (10 Jul 2024)

Frank Feighan: The Minister of State and her officials are very welcome. I am delighted to see her. I will raise a few matters. The Government announced funding to accelerate the assessment of need waiting lists. This sounds like a very good idea. I am perplexed as to why it is taking so long because there is a waiting list. I understand it takes time, but the National Treatment Purchase Fund has been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Jul 2024)

Frank Feighan: 517. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality why An Garda Síochána will not release the old garda station at Glenfarne, County Leitrim, back to the local community despite the fact the building has not been used as a garda station for many years (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29379/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (10 Jul 2024)

Frank Feighan: 132. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he would consider amending the vacant home grant from homes built up to, and including, the year 2013 and authorising an extension of five years (from 2008) under the present scheme (details supplied). [30107/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Citizenship Applications (9 Sep 2024)

Frank Feighan: 16.To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when an application for Irish citizenship for a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[33937/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Citizenship Applications (9 Sep 2024)

Frank Feighan: 17.To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when an application for Irish citizenship for a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[33938/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Citizenship Applications (9 Sep 2024)

Frank Feighan: 27.To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a person born in Ireland who was not officially registered at birth can make an application for Irish citizenship (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.[34196/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (9 Sep 2024)

Frank Feighan: 319.To ask the Minister for Finance the supports available to people with disabilities who purchase a motor car and qualify for a primary medical certificate; if there is support under the motorised transport grant for the purchase of a motor vehicle (including a designated passenger); if there are assistance measures around the purchase of fuel and motor tax for applicants (as in previous...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 Sep 2024)

Frank Feighan: 504.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason that her Department has failed to make a decision on the opening of a multi-disability class at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.[33875/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (19 Sep 2024)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, and the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne for the work they have done. It is great to see €250 million in this capital grant. I remember the first time my local club got its first sports capital grant back in the late 1980s. We got £20,000 and we were absolutely delighted. That £20,000 made a difference in the area. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (19 Sep 2024)

Frank Feighan: 157. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when there will be a call for the second phase of the solar panels for schools grant funding offer by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37213/24]