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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (24 Sep 2024)

Neale Richmond: I am just not taking it. Sorry, I am here for Topical Issue No. 2, which is a different one.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (24 Sep 2024)

Neale Richmond: I was not given a script, sorry. I was not told I would be taking it. We might contact the Whip's office and get clarity for the Deputy.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (24 Sep 2024)

Neale Richmond: On my own part, I cannot apologise enough to the Deputy. I was not aware I was to take this debate. No script was sent to me by the Department of Housing. I would happily have taken it had the Department asked me. There was a breakdown in communications somewhere, so it is a massive apology to the Deputy. If anyone else comes to take the other two Topical Issues, I am more than happy to...

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (24 Sep 2024)

Neale Richmond: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 29th March, 2023, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for oral answer, following those set down to the Minister for Transport shall be set down to Ministers in the following temporary sequence: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Minister for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Physical Education (24 Sep 2024)

Neale Richmond: I sincerely thank Senator Crowe for raising this matter and for the opportunity to reply on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne. The Department of Education and its support services continue to support all schools and teachers to deliver the full breadth and balance of the curriculum. Physical education is a core part of the curriculum at primary level, which seeks to satisfy the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Physical Education (24 Sep 2024)

Neale Richmond: I thank the Senator. I reassure him and the House that all qualified primary school teachers are fully qualified to teach the full spectrum of the primary curriculum, including physical education. Primary teachers undertake elements of physical education as part of their teacher training. Teachers refresh their training on an ongoing basis and use Croke Park days to enhance that.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2024)

Neale Richmond: I thank Senator Kyne for raising this matter as it provides me with the opportunity to outline to the Seanad on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Foley, the current position in relation to the major building project for Scoil Mhuire in Moycullen, County Galway, which counts Senator Kyne among its most illustrious past pupils. The major building project for Scoil Mhuire in Moycullen is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2024)

Neale Richmond: It would be remiss of me not to mention that the Department has invested over €5 billion in schools throughout the country since 2020, involving the completion of over 950 school building projects. Construction is under way on approximately 350 other projects, including 37 new school buildings. These 350 projects currently in construction involve a total State investment of over...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (24 Sep 2024)

Neale Richmond: I sincerely thank Senator Dooley and Senator Conway, who used the Chair's prerogative to also advocate for this important project. As the Senator may be aware, the Minster for Transport has responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport including rail. However, the operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network and stations on the network, including the former...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (24 Sep 2024)

Neale Richmond: As I outlined, the Minister for Transport, Deputy Ryan, assures the Senator the potential reopening of Crusheen train station to enhance the service on the Ennis to Galway line was considered as part of the all-island strategic rail review. While the review did not recommend the reopening of the station, it made the following recommendations for County Clare: the provision of more direct...

CJEU Judgment in Apple State Aid Case: Statements (18 Sep 2024)

Neale Richmond: I thank all the Deputies who have spoken today from such a vast array of positions on this vital topic. The Apple case has been a high-profile, long-running case. I am glad that we had the opportunity to discuss it at some length in the House and it was pertinent that we did so. We have heard today from Deputies addressing the history of the case, the reasons behind taking the case, the...

Motor Insurance Insolvency Compensation Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (10 Jul 2024)

Neale Richmond: I have prepared copies of my statement for everyone. I will be very brief. In short, I sincerely thank all Deputies, in particular those on the finance committee on which both Deputy Farrell and I used to be members together, who contributed so constructively to the swift passage of this Bill, which will go a long way towards making life a little bit easier for motorists given the new sense...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (4 Jul 2024)

Neale Richmond: I absolutely agree with the Deputy that we need to hold them to account and that we need to see downward pressure on prices. The Deputy cited CSO figures. I note that CSO figures, when compared with those from 2019, have gone down exactly 39.6% in motor insurance alone. We have the NCID data, which is the most robust form, that shows a consistent decrease in the price of insurance since...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (4 Jul 2024)

Neale Richmond: An awful lot more to do and I very much want to work with the Deputy on this.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (4 Jul 2024)

Neale Richmond: I look forward to seeing the survey he said he concluded. Let us talk about that next week to see what we can do.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (4 Jul 2024)

Neale Richmond: We are just starting to see the returns now and it is going the right way.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (4 Jul 2024)

Neale Richmond: Motor insurance has.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (4 Jul 2024)

Neale Richmond: The Deputy used CSO figures and 39% is drastic.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (4 Jul 2024)

Neale Richmond: They are the figures the Deputy used himself.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (4 Jul 2024)

Neale Richmond: I take this opportunity to wish the Minister, Deputy Chambers, all the best in his new role. So far he has proven to be a very understanding and kind boss and I hope that continues for the next few months of the Government. I thank Deputy Doherty for the question. Insurance reform remains a key priority for the Government and the reform agenda has been set out via the action plan for...