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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Brennan: 681. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is aware that some applicants for naturalisation who received a letter in January 2025 with a statement that the Minister proposes to grant their application, and who have submitted the requested information, are still waiting for dates for their citizenship ceremony; the efforts being made to reduce the time for these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Brennan: 682. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is aware that some new citizens who attended their citizenship ceremony in February 2025 have yet to receive their naturalisation certificates; the efforts are being made to reduce the time for these certificates to issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34540/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Community Welfare Services (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Brennan: 711. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will commit to funding a community neuro-rehabilitation team for the south east in Budget 2026 in line with the commitment in the current Programme for Government to complete the nationwide rollout of community neuro-rehabilitation teams (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33735/25]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Jun 2025)

Brian Brennan: I am looking for an update on discussions relating to school secretaries and caretakers. In my time in office, I have gone out of my way to visit as many schools throughout Wicklow and Wexford, from Riverchapel as far as Carnew. A general concern from secretaries and caretakers is that they are simply not receiving fair treatment for their key role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Treatment of Children with Dysplasia and Scoliosis and Related Matters: Discussion (19 Jun 2025)

Brian Brennan: I thank the witnesses for their time. I am sitting here as a TD but also as a parent who is affected by this. That is why I purposely sat, as a parent, with the people behind me for the first phase of the meeting. This is my story. I went to Cappagh hospital with my young child who had an underlying health condition. We sat before the surgeon who is now on leave and were told we should...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (19 Jun 2025)

Brian Brennan: 356. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he plans to carry out the next reclassification of land in the jurisdiction of Ireland for the purposes of the areas of natural constraints scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33280/25]

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Business of Joint Committee (18 Jun 2025)

Brian Brennan: Apologies have been received from our Cathaoirleach, Deputy James O'Connor, and Deputy George Lawlor. As members are aware, I was elected Leas-Chathaoirleach at our second meeting on 28 May, 2025. This is my first time to take the Chair. In accordance with Dáil Standing Order 113, and Seanad Standing Order 90, I wish to make the following declaration: I do solemnly declare that I will...

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (18 Jun 2025)

Brian Brennan: Before we proceed, I have a few housekeeping matters to go through. I wish to explain some limitations to parliamentary privilege and the practice of the Houses as regards references witnesses make to other persons in evidence. The evidence of a witness physically present or who gives evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected, pursuant to the Constitution and statute, by...

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (18 Jun 2025)

Brian Brennan: I everyone agrees, I suggest that we allow Ciaran Mullooly, MEP, to contribute. We did invite him in and he is a bit tight on time.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (18 Jun 2025)

Brian Brennan: Is Mr. Mullooly finished?

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (18 Jun 2025)

Brian Brennan: We appreciate Mr. Mullooly taking time out of his busy schedule. We have no doubt but that we will be in contact with him during the coming year. I call Deputy Gogarty.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (18 Jun 2025)

Brian Brennan: I ask the witnesses to be brief with the answers because we are running out of time.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (18 Jun 2025)

Brian Brennan: I am aware that it is an important question but time is tight.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (18 Jun 2025)

Brian Brennan: With respect, the Deputy may contribute again in her closing remarks. I will give her time to do so later.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (18 Jun 2025)

Brian Brennan: That is fine.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (18 Jun 2025)

Brian Brennan: I thank Mr. Forde. With respect, I will let the Senator come back in later on.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (18 Jun 2025)

Brian Brennan: I will let the Senator come back in again.