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- Committee on European Union Affairs: Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Ambassador of Denmark to Ireland (2 Jul 2025)
Aidan Davitt: I thank the ambassador. He has been very frank and open with the committee. He gave detailed answers on a range of issues, a lot of them probably outside his and the committee's control. It was great to have them aired. As Denmark has taken on such an important role as of yesterday, the committee is delighted to hear the ambassador's opinions. On behalf of the committee, I thank him and...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2025)
Aidan Davitt: I ask the Deputy Leader to call the Minister of State with responsibility for local government, John Cummins, to the House. A topic I had discussed and have been working on for quite a while is the security allowance for councillors. I am delighted there has been movement on it. I praise the Minister of State and the senior line Minister, James Browne, on this. Much of it has been aired...
- Committee on European Union Affairs: Eurofound: Discussion (1 Oct 2025)
Aidan Davitt: I have one brief question. I am sorry for being late but I got held up. We had a lot of votes in the Seanad earlier, which is the reason I was in and out. The presentation was very interesting. I thank the witnesses very much. It is very good that the committee organised this session. In relation to illicit or illegal drugs, we see this as quite a large problem in Ireland. In Mr....
- Committee on European Union Affairs: Eurofound: Discussion (1 Oct 2025)
Aidan Davitt: Does that cohort seem to be larger in Ireland or is it comparable to peers in Europe?
- Committee on European Union Affairs: Eurofound: Discussion (1 Oct 2025)
Aidan Davitt: I just thought the foundation might have come across the issue in its research.
- Seanad: Budget 2026 (Enterprise, Tourism and Employment): Statements (14 Oct 2025)
Aidan Davitt: I am delighted to welcome the Minister to the House. It is a testament to how hard-working he is that all of the people who have spoken have commented on well he has done in his brief since he started. He should keep up the good work. I have some queries and a question on the local front. I refer to apprenticeship schemes. It is not under the Minister's brief, but he is dealing with...
- Seanad: Budget 2026 (Enterprise, Tourism and Employment): Statements (14 Oct 2025)
Aidan Davitt: A report on the cost of power today said Ireland was the most expensive country in Europe. It is evidently a massive factor in industry. What can we as a Government do about it? What are the Minister's thoughts?
- Seanad: Budget 2026 (Enterprise, Tourism and Employment): Statements (14 Oct 2025)
Aidan Davitt: I thank the Minister for the clarification.