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Report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform on Rota for Leaders' Questions: Motion (25 Sep 2024)

Question put and agreed to.

Statement of Estimates for the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission: Motion (25 Sep 2024)

Statement of Estimates for the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission: Motion (25 Sep 2024)

Francis Noel Duffy: I move: That Dáil Éireann take note of the Statement of Estimates of moneys required in respect of ongoing expenditure for the period beginning on 1st January, 2025, and ending on 31st December, 2025, prepared and published by the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission in accordance with the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Acts 2003 to 2021, which was laid before Dáil...

Statement of Estimates for the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission: Motion (25 Sep 2024)

Question put and agreed to.

Statement of Estimates for the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission: Motion (25 Sep 2024)

Cuireadh an Dáil ar fionraí ar 1.24 p.m. agus cuireadh tús leis arís ar 2.24 p.m. Sitting suspended at 1.24 p.m. and resumed at 2.24 p.m.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Sep 2024)

Michael Collins: There is a major wastewater crisis in west Cork which is nothing short of a scandal. In Shannonvale near Clonakilty raw sewage is bursting out of the tanks into a now closed-off play park and seeping down to the waterway that feeds Clonakilty's mains water. This has been going on for 29 years. Dunmanway wastewater treatment plant has awaited upgrading for the past seven years. That led to...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Deputy made the political point that this has been happening for 27 years. This Government has been here for four years so I do not think he can say it is a legacy of this Government.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Sep 2024)

(Interruptions).

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: However, his point is valid in terms of the public health and environmental health impact. It is also no doubt placing a limitation on the ability to undertake new developments in the area because of the lack of wastewater infrastructure. Uisce Éireann has spent €1.5 billion annually on wastewater infrastructure. I do not know why the project the Deputy referred to has not been...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Sep 2024)

Niamh Smyth: I congratulate the Minister on his elevation as leader of the Green Party. Today I raise the urgent matter of the need for a special education school for the pupils and students of County Monaghan. I know my constituency colleague, Deputy Matt Carthy, will agree with me on this. I understand a review is under way at the moment but the parents cannot wait any longer. The chief executive of...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I thank the Deputy for raising this with me. I am not going to give the rote reply on how many ASD classes are in the area. ASD classes are great but we know there are some students who need the extra supports of a special school. I have been involved with the formation of one in my own area, Danu Community Special School, and it is doing absolutely amazing work. What I will say is, I...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We are out of time but three Deputies remain. I will take 30-second questions. I call Deputy Matt Carthy.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Sep 2024)

Matt Carthy: Is the Government actively seeking to dismantle the adult education sector? How else could the Minister explain a situation where adult education tutors with Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board, ETB, and other regions, were informed at minimal notice that their contracts were suspended and that their classes would not commence in September as planned? How could the Minister...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Sep 2024)

Verona Murphy: Earlier this year a new bus shelter programme was announced, in particular for several counties, including county Wexford. Two specific bus shelters have been awaiting approval. In the budget, €500,000 was announced. They waited for the guidelines which they did not get until last May. Wexford County Council submitted the list in July but has not received sanction. This money has...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Sep 2024)

Patrick Costello: The budget provides a real opportunity for meaningful action on child poverty. I attended a meeting last week of the Children's Rights Alliance which is campaigning fiercely on the issue of child poverty. Social protection supports are a key part of that. It is imperative we use the budget to provide targeted payments to end child poverty. Will the Minister commit to serious action on...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: There are three questions for the Minister.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I thank Deputy Carthy. As someone who worked in adult education at the start of my own career, I understand its value. I do not know the reason why those employees in the Cavan-Monaghan ETB have not been given the full level of hours but I will raise it directly with the relevant line Minister because I know how important those courses are and how much adult education means to so many...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Sep 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Before moving onto the next business I am asked to recognise and welcome a community group from Dawn Court Day Centre, Athlacca, County Limerick. It is always good to have Limerick people here.

Planning and Development (An Taisce) Bill 2024: First Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Planning and Development (An Taisce) Bill 2024: First Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 and for that purpose to remove certain references to An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, and to provide for related matters. Ar an gcéad dul síos, I wish a céad míle fáilte do na daoine ó Athlacca. I welcome the Athlacca people...