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Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Role, Responsibilities and Processes of An Coimisiún Pleanála and Office of the Planning Regulator: Discussion (2 Jul 2025) See 9 other results from this debate

Mr. Peter Mullan: I am grateful for this opportunity to address the Cathaoirleach and members of the committee regarding the work of An Coimisiún Pleanála. I may lapse occasionally into use of the title An Bord Pleanála because, obviously, we had that name for 48 years. I am the chief executive of An Coimisiún Pleanála, an organisation I am proud to lead. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (2 Jul 2025)

Michael Moynihan: Each school is provided with Special Education Teacher (SET) hours to support children who have been identified with an additional learning need via the continuum of support framework. There are over 14,700 SETs supporting mainstream classes in the 2024/25 school year, which is an increase of over 1,000 since the end of the 2021 school year. This is the highest number of SET teachers ever in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Artificial Intelligence (2 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The rate of development in AI tools is unprecedented. A whole of Government approach is required to address AI challenges effectively and harness AI opportunities. My Department has engaged, and continues to engage, with counterparts across other Departments on digital matters, including AI. As the Deputy will be aware, the Government includes a Minister of State for Trade Promotion,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (2 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I would like to restate my commitment to a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of sexual violence and to ensuring that victims of these crimes have access to the supports that they need. A central element of delivering on the Zero Tolerance goal of the Third National Strategy was the establishment, in January 2024, of Cuan, the statutory domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV)...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Suicide Prevention (1 Jul 2025) See 2 other results from this debate

Aidan Farrelly: I want to reiterate my thanks to the Minister of State for taking this tonight. I really do appreciate it and I ask that she pass on my thanks to the Minister of State for such a considered reply. I do not doubt for a second the sincerity with which the Ministers of State are approaching this at all. I hope she can hear that I am not here to critique Government policy on this issue...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Education and Training Boards (1 Jul 2025)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach for allowing me to share time with my colleague in south Tipperary, Deputy Michael Murphy, on this issue as it is of concern to both of us. Management of the Tipperary ETB shared devastating news with the local training initiative co-ordinators, LTIs, at four centres in south Tipperary. It informed them that due to budgetary constraints from...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Social Welfare Payments (1 Jul 2025)

Marian Harkin: ..., and I hope she will recognise that I cannot answer on a specific individual. It is not because it is not important. It is. It is absolutely crucial and I would never say in response that it is tough. However, it is a specific case and will have to be dealt with in that way. The only answer I can provide is more generalised. However, if the Deputy would like me to speak to the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Planning Framework (1 Jul 2025)

Colm Burke: Regarding forward planning, we need to address the concentration of development in Dublin and the greater Dublin area. We need to focus very much on places like Cork, Limerick and Galway. There is clear evidence that the growth in jobs continues in Cork. Therefore, we must develop the housing in order to accommodate those new jobs. I do not believe we are working hard enough to develop...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Measures (1 Jul 2025)

James Browne: I acknowledge that there has been some delay with the drafting. Some of that has arisen as a result of the Housing Agency receiving legal advice outlining the provision of the funding by the agency to oversee it is likely to trigger a requirement to comply with public procurement law. The Attorney General subsequently confirmed the need to align the application process in compliance with EU...

GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jul 2025) See 2 other results from this debate

James Browne: ...year. We funded heritage grants across every county and we engaged with young people, artists, veterans and communities in every corner of Ireland. We made sure these commemorations belong not to any one party or ideology but to the Irish people as a whole. That, I believe, is what real respect looks like. It is what honouring the past looks like. My own great-grandfather fought in...

Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Statements (1 Jul 2025) See 12 other results from this debate

Barry Heneghan: I welcome the publication of this report. I thank the Minister of State for the fast engagement with the issues I raised with him concerning north Dublin. I have one issue I would like to raise with a simple solution. One of the greatest obstacles we are facing in the delivery of inclusive education is the shortage of therapists. One of the solvable bottlenecks is the delay in recognising...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Census of Population (1 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: On 1 March 2022, the Government formally decided to conduct a census of population in 2027 to be carried out by the Central Statistics Office, CSO. The exact census date has not yet been decided. It is expected, however, that census data collection will run in April and May of 2027. Census 2027 will be a major undertaking for the CSO as for the first time in Irish history, the public will...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: ...on board everything that has been raised, but we had a meeting of the Business Committee last Thursday morning. The Ceann Comhairle was present at the meeting. Apart from one issue with regard to the time allocated, the Order of Business for this week was agreed. I will, however, take on board comments that have been made. There will be statements on the Middle East tomorrow...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fire Service (1 Jul 2025)

Mark Duffy: I thank the Minister of State for the reply. Obviously I am disappointed by it and I contest it. The key message in the reply is that section 161 "... allows the Minister to designate such class, description or grade of employments to which this restriction does not apply or to specify conditions under which the restriction does not apply". There is scope for flexibility there. It is a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: EU Funding (1 Jul 2025) See 1 other result from this debate

Joe Conway: Is aoibhinn liom an tAire Stáit a fheiceáil arís agus é anseo in ionad an Tánaiste agus Aire Cosanta ag déileáil leis an Ní i dTosach Suíonna inniu, rud atá an-tábhachtach dúinn sa Teach seo agus sa tír. Since my election to this House, I have frequently made contributions urging our Government to seriously address our...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (1 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: Cuirim fáilte mhór roimh an Aire Stáit chuig an Teach seo inniu. I extend a very warm welcome to all our visitors here this afternoon. As the Minister of State will be well aware, speed is crucial for accurate diagnosis. Timely and accurate diagnosis are essential for effective treatment planning, improved patient outcomes and reduced risks. Accuracy is, of course,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jul 2025)

Gareth Scahill: On 5 May, Fine Gael Members of this House brought forward a motion to ensure students' concerns regarding the costs of accessing further education were heard. In that motion, we stated it was urgent and it reflected the daily reality of thousands of students and families grappling with financial pressures. We commended on 5 May the €1,000 reduction in each of the previous three...

Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Jul 2025) See 5 other results from this debate

Victor Boyhan: ...commencement of this Act, and annually thereafter, prepare and lay before each House of the Oireachtas a report on the operation of this Act" outlining the adequacy of implementation of supports to survivors of residential institutional abuse. The report shall indicate the number of applications received and processed, the range and uptake of supports provided, a summary of any appeals or...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Engagement with the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (1 Jul 2025) See 5 other results from this debate

Mr. Seamus Coffey: I thank the Chair and members for inviting us to appear before the committee once again. As the Chair noted, I am joined by my colleague, Dr. Adele Bergin, and our chief economist, Mr. Niall Conroy. We value our engagements with the Oireachtas highly and consider these opportunities an integral part of our work. As an official independent body established under the...