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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Mr. McGarr has eaten up all my time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I had asked a question of Ms Parau and Mr. O'Sullivan but I do not know if there is enough time for them to reply.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I had asked about gender and racial biases and other jurisdictions that have outlawed the use of technology.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: That is fair enough.

Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (8 Feb 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The role of the coroner is vital. Coroners are charged with the most sensitive and difficult cases. Deaths that are sudden, unnatural, violent or unexplained are reported to the coroner. As well as the basic investigative function of the coroner, there is a public duty to draw attention to the existence of circumstances which, if left unremedied, might lead to further deaths. There is an...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (7 Feb 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 197. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the number of substitutable primary teacher absences overall, and on a county by county basis, which were not covered by a substitute teacher and those that were covered by an unregistered person, between 1 September 2023 and 31 January 2024. [5281/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (7 Feb 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 330. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans to increase the 12 month extension period to the residence permission for graduates with a level 8 qualification under the third level graduate scheme; if he has considered increasing it to 18 months and to 24 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5103/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (7 Feb 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 332. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans to increase the maximum limit of seven years for permission to remain in Ireland under the third-level graduate scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5105/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (7 Feb 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 331. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason graduates outside of Dublin cannot apply online for the 12-month extension period to their residence permission while graduates in Dublin can do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5104/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (7 Feb 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 446. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the final additional information for preschools regarding the submission of core funding finance requirements and programme income which needs to be submitted will be available from his Department to allow preschools to file in accordance with the guidelines issued on 22 December 2023 and in time for the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (7 Feb 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 578. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what efforts are being made by his Department to increase the number of professionals providing services for autism and special needs children; and how many college places have been made available in each of the past five years for students wishing to qualify as speech therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and specialist child...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 Feb 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I join the Tánaiste in wishing Mr. Charlie O'Leary, a constituent of mine, a happy 100th birthday. I understand that the Tánaiste received correspondence from the British Labour Party at the beginning of September with regard to the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill that is going through the British Houses of Parliament and its implications for the Good Friday...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Feb 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Hear, hear.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Why are they underspending?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The recruitment embargoed nurses.

Misuse of Drugs (Cannabis Regulation) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 Jan 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: First, I thank Deputy Gino Kenny, who consistently brings this issue to the floor of this House. We need more politicians to show his leadership. I say to those in the Gallery today that they are going to change this country for the better with their advocacy and support for Bills like the one Deputy Kenny has brought today. I am at this for approximately ten years. Ten years ago I was sat...

International Court of Justice and Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (30 Jan 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: It is very hard to know where to start, considering we had a similar debate last week. It is true what the Tánaiste said, in that in the international community, Ireland is viewed as one of the most critical voices of Israeli aggression. When one lives in Ireland, one can only influence what one can with regard to the Government's response. Ireland may be going further than anyone...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Citizens' Assembly (30 Jan 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 122. To ask the Taoiseach when the Government will bring a resolution to Dáil Éireann on the terms of reference for the Citizens' Assembly on the Future of Education. [4139/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (30 Jan 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 252. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are any plans to reintroduce the teaching through Irish allowance for teachers in Irish-medium and Gaeltacht schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3647/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (30 Jan 2024)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 290. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what the appeals process is for an administrative error resulting in the incorrect categorisation of a teacher's fee fund application resulting in a significant financial loss as happened in a case of a teacher (details supplied); and if her Department could make inquiries to help rectify the issue. [4231/24]