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Select Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Meastacháin le haghaidh Seirbhísí Poiblí 2024
Vóta 33 - Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus na Meán (24 Oct 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Tá sé deacair. Tuigim.

Select Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Meastacháin le haghaidh Seirbhísí Poiblí 2024
Vóta 33 - Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus na Meán (24 Oct 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Mise freisin, más féidir.

Select Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Meastacháin le haghaidh Seirbhísí Poiblí 2024
Vóta 33 - Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus na Meán (24 Oct 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gcoiste.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Business Supports (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as an ábhar seo a ardú ar maidin. As Deputy Stanton is aware, the power up grant scheme was announced in the budget to deliver a grant of €4,000 to eligible businesses right around the country. The scheme follows the success of the increased cost of business, ICOB, scheme which has paid out more than €244 million to 75,000...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Business Supports (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I thank the Deputy very much. As I said, the reasons I have stated are the reasons the Minister has given. I will certainly forward the issues the Deputy raised directly to the Minister. He does recognise these issues. Any business that is having difficulty registering for the grant should certainly contact their local authority, which has the responsibility for administering this. On...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ionaid Oidhreachta (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Níl freagra agam as Gaeilge. Tá brón orm.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ionaid Oidhreachta (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Tuigim an Teachta ach níl an freagra atá agam i nGaeilge.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ionaid Oidhreachta (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Tá brón orm nach bhfuil an ráiteas atá agam trí Ghaeilge ach déanfaidh mé iarracht. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as an ábhar tábhachtach seo a ardú ar maidin. Tá an t-ionad cuairteora suite ar an taobh thiar d'Inis Mór sna hOileáin Árann. Tá aithne againn go léir air. Is é sin an pointe rochtana...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ionaid Oidhreachta (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: A new interpretive exhibition will be there in the visitor centre exhibition space. There will be improved external signage and interpretation at the visitor centre, a redesigned reception and ticketing zone and improved staff welfare and accommodation facilities. As the Deputy mentioned, staff are very important. There will be improved visitor movement and circulation through the centre...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ionaid Oidhreachta (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The OPW is working with stakeholders to consider parking arrangements, which the Deputy mentioned, relating to both bicycles, buses and cars, and the horses and carriages. This is part of an ongoing process around the segregation of motor vehicles and other modes of transports.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ionaid Oidhreachta (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta. Aontaím leis. Rachaidh mé ag caint leis an Aire agus leis na hoifigigh in Oifig na n-Oibreacha Poiblí maidir leis an gcás atá déanta ag an Teachta Ó Cuív maidir le páirceáil. Tá sé ráite againn cheana go bhfuiltear ag obair le Comhairle Contae na Gaillimhe ina leith seo. Tá an...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ionaid Oidhreachta (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: -----sa chéad Dáil eile. Bhí go leor comhoibrithe déanta agam leis an Teachta Ó Cuív le 17 bliain anuas. Bhí mé ag rá leis inné nuair a bhí ag déanamh an teastas sóisearaigh, bhí a ainm ar an scrúdú cluastuisceana an t-am ar fad maidir leis na rudaí a bhí á rá aige sa Dáil. Is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: In September 2023, the Department of Transport published a speed limit review. This review made key recommendations that the default speed limit on national secondary roads should be reduced from 100 km/h to 80 km/h, on local roads from 80 km/h to 60 km/h and on roads in built-up areas from 50 km/h to 30 km/h. These changes were legislated for in the Road Traffic Act 2024, signed into law...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I will certainly pass the comments of the Deputy to the Minister for Transport. The speed limit issue has been dealt with and the local authority and local councillor colleagues of the Deputy can engage with TII. An allocation of almost €30 million was provided to Donegal County Council for national roads in 2024. There are six major projects in the county, including Dungloe to...

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Over the past year, we have witnessed the unfolding of a humanitarian catastrophe of staggering proportions in the Middle East. Israel's military operations continue in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon, with dire consequences for a civilian population caught in the violence. With the brutal attack by Hamas on 7 October last year, more than a year ago, over 100 hostages still remain...

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: -----a complete about-turn from their position a number of months ago when they stated it was very important. The Government has consistently expressed its intention to file a declaration of intervention in this case. The Government previously confirmed to the House that its long-standing intention was to file this declaration after South Africa had filed its memorial. South Africa filed...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): An Garda Síochána (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I thank Deputy Kerrane for raising this very important matter. I also convey the apologies of the Minister for Justice, Deputy Helen McEntee. As the Deputy will be aware, by law, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of Garda members and resources between the divisions and stations. The Commissioner is also responsible for operational policing, including policing...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): An Garda Síochána (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: We have the rural safety plan up to 2024. There is a lot to go on and there is more to go on. We have achieved a lot and we need to achieve a lot more. I know Ballaghaderreen well. My wife is from Sligo but Ballaghaderreen is her local town, so I know it only too well. The Deputy may be interested to know that this week a focused Garda operation took place targeting on organised...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Educational Disadvantage (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta Mhic Gabhann. Tá áthas orm an freagra seo a chur os a chomhair. Gabhaim buíochas leis as an mbuíochas a ghabh sé liom maidir leis an ionad spóirt i gContae an Chabháin. I was really happy to meet officials from Cavan GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association but also with Cavan County Council at the Deputy's request. I am...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Educational Disadvantage (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Go raibh maith agat. Over the coming months, the Department of Education, with other education agencies and partners and other Departments and State agencies, will work to develop tangible actions informed by the recommendations set out in the OECD review. This will include consultation with school communities and St. Patrick's National School in Shercock would be very welcome to...