Results 241-260 of 4,328 for speaker:Seán Canney

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: I must apologise that I was coming in and out. I was next door with the financial people, the Ministers, Deputies Donohoe and Chambers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: We need to pay them another visit when we are finished here, maybe to get money for disabilities. I thank the Minister of State for coming in. I will not detain her. My questioning will not be too long. I believe that in trying to do everything right, we still are struggling to get the basics right. I can see it on a day--to-day basis - I am sure the Minister of State can and every...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: We know that. The Minister of State said she chaired a workforce planning group. I do not know what the purpose of that group is. This is where I am getting at. We have to get around what is wrong. We know what is wrong. I believe the day of reckoning is coming. It happened in Tuam where the parents, when they got into a forum, realised what way they were all being treated. They...

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion and I thank the Social Democrats for bringing it forward. It is timely, given what we saw on television in the past couple of days regarding the FAI, ladies soccer and all that goes with that. It is time to put things in place, educate people and ensure we have a proper society where everybody is...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: 66. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will amend the flat-rate farmer’s refund order section 5.3 outdoor water trough systems to include plastic troughs which are not allowable under the order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30253/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: 144. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the options local authorities have in implementing Part V planning in terms of accepting payment in lieu of houses and accepting houses in another location which would be more beneficial to the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30249/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: 301. To ask the Minister for Health the number of beds now occupied in a nursing unit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30250/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: 302. To ask the Minister for Health when the day centre will be operational in a nursing unit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30251/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: 303. To ask the Minister for Health the number of beds now occupied in a nursing unit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30252/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Summer Economic Statement (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: We all agree with that. May he rest in peace.

Inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: Is the motion agreed to?

Inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: On what basis is it not being agreed to?

Inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: Will the Deputies who are in favour say "Tá"?

Inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: Will those against say "Níl"?

Inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: So, the Deputy is for it and against it.

Inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: The vote on this motion will be deferred until tomorrow evening.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Summer Economic Statement (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: Before she deals with her question, Deputy Conway-Walsh would like to say something.

Inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: Before I call Deputy Danny Healy-Rae, it is important-----

Inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: -----that if people make accusations of wrongdoing or lawbreaking, they understand that the people they make them against are not here to defend themselves. Be careful what you say.

Inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: Only one person to speak at a time. When people get their chance to speak, they can make a retort to what has been said.