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Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: I will come in on a few issues. First, I absolutely agree with Ms O'Connell's last comment on enlargement. It has stalled slightly and there is an obligation on the Commission to reignite that process. In the poll, the influence question is important. I put on record my support for the work EMI does on the publication of positions available in Europe at all levels. As a committee, what...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: Yes, it was about the change to the question.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: Does anyone need to come back in on any other issue or ask any further questions?

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: In that instance specifically they were saying they did not feel their views were represented.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: We will move on to Deputy Butterly.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: I thank Ms Hayes and Ms O'Connell for giving us the benefit of their experience, expertise and insight. The survey is full of information and offers some really interesting and important insights. I thank them for the work EMI does, which is hugely important in highlighting European issues across Ireland. We will now go into private session. The next meeting of the committee will be at...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: We will circulate copies to members.

Commission of Investigation (Handling of Historical Child Sexual Abuse in Day and Boarding Schools) Order 2025: Motion (15 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I also welcome the establishment of the commission by the Minister last week. It is appropriate but, at this juncture, it is worth looking back at how it came about. Reference has been made to those survivors who brought it about through their courage. Let us never underestimate the courage and determination it would have required...

Pride: Statements (16 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: I am very proud of what we have done as a country. That is not politics; that is people. When we look back ten years to what was done in this jurisdiction as regards the referendum on marriage equality, we have a basis on which to be proud for the fact that we recognised at that time that love is love and that equality of access to marriage was hugely important for everyone. I was part, as...

Transfer of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (16 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: I have been following this proposal from the European Commission since June. Honestly, when I first read of it I was surprised it was not in place already. Iceland and Norway are two functional members of the wider European community that are associated with Schengen. We deal with them regularly and we can have great faith in their systems, rule of law, respect for rules around data...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Irish Language (16 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: 114. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the need to further incentivise teaching through Irish; if additional grants or scholarships could be considered for any prospective teacher pursuing that career; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36978/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (17 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: 88. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the percentage of eligible schools that have completed or commenced work to install solar panels under the free scheme for schools; if she will consider providing funding to allow private schools to take part in this scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38827/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (17 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: My question is about the free solar panel scheme for schools, how many schools are in the scheme in progress and whether it can it be extended to private schools.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (17 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: I thank the Minister and am delighted to hear her answer. I welcome this scheme; it is a great one. Even the rate of take-up the Minister outlined is impressive and is key to meeting our climate targets. It allows schools, as much as the rest of society, to address their emissions and reduce their carbon footprint. The Minister said fee-paying schools and private schools, and we must...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (17 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: I am very grateful to hear the Minister is open to the expansion of this scheme. I appreciate what she has said. I believe the take-up would be strong among all schools if the eligibility criteria were extended. I understand entirely that no resource is infinite and the Government has to spend money where it is needed most. I welcome the Minister's commitment to engaging with the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: The patrol of our coasts and coastal waters is a mammoth task for the Defence Forces, customs, An Garda Síochána, the RNLI and the Coast Guard. I want to put on record my admiration for those involved in the seizing of the MV Matthew and the drugs haul that came with it. The work done by the Defence Forces, the RNLI and An Garda Síochána has borne great fruits for this...

Proceeds of Crime and Related Matters Bill 2025: Second Stage (17 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: I share the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach's sentiments and welcome the Norwegian ambassador. I welcome this legislation, which was brought to Cabinet by the then Minister, Deputy Helen McEntee, in January last year and has progressed since then. It is a very welcome development of the law in relation to the seizure of criminal assets. I will start by making a point on the drafting of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (17 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: 47. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the National Public Procurement Strategy review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39587/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Policy (17 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: 71. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the merits of producing national and local authority level statistics to outline how an individual's income taxes are spent, broken down by Department, local services, and so on (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38836/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Irish Language (17 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: 157. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding any initiatives that seek to increase the provision of Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí at a national level; her views on the importance of offering parents this option of school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38828/25]