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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2023)

Holly Cairns: We must have a ceasefire, not a temporary pause and the Taoiseach seemed to echo that sentiment. Getting a ceasefire will require pressure on Israel and we have the ability to apply pressure in that way. When it comes to sanctions at EU level, the Taoiseach has said he does not want us to be too far in front because people will not follow him. As it stands Ireland is being outflanked by...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Electoral Process (23 Nov 2023)

Holly Cairns: 230. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to provide details on the actions he has taken to address the Committee on the Rights of the Child's concluding observations on the combined fifth and sixth periodic reports of Ireland recommendation 18 (d): Act on the State party's previous commitments to hold a referendum on lowering the voting age to 16 years and ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (23 Nov 2023)

Holly Cairns: 272. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide details of the actions he has taken to address the Committee on the Rights of the Child's concluding observations on the combined fifth and sixth periodic reports of Ireland recommendation 18 (b): Strengthen measures to promote the meaningful and empowered participation of all children, including...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2023)

Holly Cairns: Under this Government's watch, there has been an unprecedented breakdown in law and order. The streets of this city were surrendered to a far-right and violent mob for hours on Thursday. We in Ireland like to think of ourselves as living in the land of céad míle fáilte, but tens of thousands of our migrant population do not feel welcome. Many now feel unsafe, threatened and...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Holly Cairns: The country is still reeling from the attack last Thursday. As I speak, one of the children and Leanne Flynn, the heroic crèche worker who put her life on the line, remain in a critical condition in hospital. All our thoughts are with them. Almost immediately after the attack, Irish far-right agitators began to spread their venom through social media. They incited discrimination and...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Nov 2023)

Holly Cairns: The Minister claims to have full confidence in the Garda Commissioner. She also claims that no one could have anticipated the appalling violence in Dublin on Thursday. The Minister, Deputy Coveney, was on "Prime Time" last night trying to push the line that none of this was foreseeable. He said that far right activists had used sophisticated communication online to rally their supporters -...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Nov 2023)

Holly Cairns: In terms of foreseeing the protest-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Nov 2023)

Holly Cairns: It is not just taking the posts down.

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2023: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Holly Cairns: Greyhound racing has been in decline for decades. Ireland is one of only ten countries in the world where commercial greyhound racing is still legal in 2023. Since the Government took office, it has given €74 million to the greyhound racing industry, with €19 million allocated in budget 2024. There are 17 tracks in Ireland and no one to fill them. Youghal greyhound track had...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2023: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Holly Cairns: Vótáil.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (28 Nov 2023)

Holly Cairns: 103. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether, in light of the Taoiseach’s recent comments, his Department is actively considering a change to the conditions on which Ireland will provide aid to vulnerable people and communities in Palestine; whether the Minister or his Department has engaged with the Taoiseach on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Aircraft (28 Nov 2023)

Holly Cairns: 104. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department has investigated whether US military aircraft passing through Shannon Airport towards US military bases in Europe then proceed to travel to Israel, Syria or Yemen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52338/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (28 Nov 2023)

Holly Cairns: 129. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated date for the roll-out of fibre broadband to (details supplied). [52563/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Nov 2023)

Holly Cairns: 154. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a bus stop at Church Cross, Skibbereen could be relocated due to safety concerns raised by local residents (details supplied). [51960/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (28 Nov 2023)

Holly Cairns: 208. To ask the Minister for Finance whether his Department would consider making it mandatory for any film or TV co-productions shooting in Ireland to engage local Irish performers on equal terms and conditions as any visiting performer whose fees are subsidised by state bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52569/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (28 Nov 2023)

Holly Cairns: 296. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what measures she is taking to allow primary school teachers who have qualified in the UK to more easily qualify to teach in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52565/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (28 Nov 2023)

Holly Cairns: 297. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on her Department’s intention to sign a waiver on the Sherkin Island national school property in order to facilitate its sale. [52570/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Offshore Islands (28 Nov 2023)

Holly Cairns: 346. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government whether his attention has been drawn to UCC’s “Ireland’s Offshore Islands: Housing Needs Survey”; what measures he is taking to ensure housing options are made available to enable younger generations and full-time residents to remain on our offshore islands; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (28 Nov 2023)

Holly Cairns: 437. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether, in light of a High Court ruling, he would reinstate the policy directive on banning inshore trawling within the six-mile limit whilst providing adequate notice to the required EU and UK bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51965/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Funding (28 Nov 2023)

Holly Cairns: 513. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for the current estimate of funding required to meet demographic and unmet need in the disability sector; and if these figures have been adjusted for inflation. [52335/23]