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Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I would love to have the Tánaiste's confidence that we will see all of this delivered over the lifetime of the Government. I would love to see all of that happening. For commuters stuck in traffic or on an inadequate rail service every day, delivery over the lifetime of the Government will be essential. What the Tánaiste is speaking about in terms of additional rail carriages...

Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: It is a privilege to be able to stand on the floor of this Chamber and ask questions on behalf of my constituents in Wicklow-Wexford directly of the Tánaiste or, indeed, the Taoiseach. It is critical to economic development that we invest in infrastructure. The Tánaiste will share my frustration about the pace of delivery of certain infrastructure, be it water and wastewater...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 140. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his assessment of the additional financial resources required for strategic infrastructure investment between now and 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15979/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 170. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on Ireland's plans to host a meeting of the European Political Community; the key themes that may be explored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16411/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 171. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline the Government's position on claims being made by the Trump administration in the United States toward Greenland; his views as to the potential impact on European security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16408/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 172. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline the Government's position on the actions of the Houthi in Yemen and surrounding waters; on the support being voiced for them by certain former Irish politicians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16409/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 173. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline the Government's position on the actions of Hezbollah in Lebanon and surrounding areas; on the support being voiced for them by certain individuals in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16410/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 212. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department or Enterprise Ireland have policies that prohibit or restrict investment in specific types of enterprises; if so, if he will define such prohibitions or restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16436/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 224. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total amount allocated under the schoolbook grant for each of the 2024/2025 and 2023/2024 school years. [16437/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 225. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills , based on her Department's survey of schools, the total number of books purchased by schools nationally under the schoolbooks scheme during each of the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school year; the percentage of books that were re-used in each of these years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16438/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 226. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills based on her Department's survey of schools, the total amount spent nationally under the schoolbook grant on workbooks for each of the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 and school years; the total number of workbooks procured nationally for each of those years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16439/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 230. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on the basic income for artists scheme; when he intends undertaking a review of this scheme, as provided for in the programme for Government; his plans to extend or expand the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16360/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 231. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to make funding available to support the development of amateur theatre and amateur musical theatre here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16361/25]

Diverting Young People from Criminal Activity: Statements (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: This is a very important debate because, as the Minister of State will be aware, the more people we can divert from criminal activity, the better. Apart from being good for the individual themselves, this leads to a significant saving for the State. I agree with colleagues about the importance of community gardaí. Within the communities in which we live, we all know of those...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tillage Sector (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I agree with Deputy Aird. One of the areas that is critical in implementing the tillage strategy is enhancing markets. Part of that is the development of a commercial flour mill. As the Minister and his officials are aware, the Kavanagh brothers in Ballycarney, County Wexford, have advanced proposals and are planning to develop a commercial flour mill. I would be grateful if the Minister...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tillage Sector (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: We will look after the Minister.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Horticulture Sector (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. Unfortunately, or fortunately, because of climate change the possibility of growing vines in Ireland has become more extensive. We are fortunate that parts of the country have a similar terroir or soil type to parts of northern France. Indeed, just outside my hometown of Gorey, La Kav vineyard is producing some very fine wines. The Ceann Comhairle will know...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Horticulture Sector (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: They are producing some very fine wines. Indeed, right around the country now quite a number of boutique vineyards are starting to produce wine in greater quantities and of higher quality. There is an opportunity to actively support those farmers and those involved in horticulture who want to move into the sector. In that context, I welcome the statement by the Minister of State.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Horticulture Sector (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: It is important that we support this growing sector. I welcome the supports that are available already. We also need to promote the development of Irish wines, perhaps through Bord Bia. As the quantities start to increase, there will be an export market for some of these wines. I am very happy that officials are actively engaged on the issue.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Horticulture Sector (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 16. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the development of wine production in Ireland; the supports available from his Department and agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13681/25]