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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I remind everyone that members participating remotely in this meeting are required to do so from within the Leinster House complex. I ask members and witnesses to turn off their mobile phones as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment. I ask members participating remotely to use the "raise hand" function on Teams if they wish to contribute. I am pleased to continue our conversation...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank Mr. Herrick for his initial contribution. Does Deputy Paul Donnelly wish to lead the questioning?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: The opening submission of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties is very focused. It is in two parts. We are unlikely to comment much on the first part. We can take it as read there is support for the advancement of human rights being brought into the Act as a new, valid, charitable purpose for organisations. If there is a voice speaking against, I have yet to hear it. We are all...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Very good, that makes sense. I do not see any members online indicating. Is Deputy Paul Donnelly satisfied with that response?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: It was a short question-and-answer session. As I said, however, the initial opening statement was extremely focused and it got the point across very forcefully. I thank the witnesses for taking the time to come in today and for their opening statements and contributions during the question-and-answer session. This concludes our consideration of this matter this morning and also the...

Housing for All Update: Statements (4 Oct 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Deputies Higgins and McAuliffe are sharing the next slot. A third Deputy may also be speaking in the slot but he is not as yet in the Chamber.

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Financial Resolution No. 6: General (Resumed) (29 Sep 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach. Níl aon dabht ach go dtarlaíonn an cháinaisnéis seo i gcomhthéacs idirnáisiúnta atá thar a bheith dúshlánach. Chuir cogadh mídhleathach na Rúise san Úcráin ardú ar phraghas an fhuinnimh ar fud na hEorpa agus ar phraghas an bhia ar fud an domhain, agus sa...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (29 Sep 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 19. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht conas a thacóidh sí leis an ngealltanas in Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 go mbeidh Gaeilge ag 20% d’fhostaithe nua na seirbhíse poiblí chun a chinntiú go gcuirfear seirbhísí ar fáil i nGaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [47578/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (29 Sep 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 33. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the National Velodrome and Badminton Centre project will commence construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47516/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Biodiversity Plan (28 Sep 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 32. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps his Department is taking to work with and support local authorities in preserving and enhancing biodiversity to help address the biodiversity loss crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47297/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Biodiversity Plan (28 Sep 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 40. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the position regarding the national biodiversity action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47298/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Transport (22 Sep 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I was tickled to hear my own school, Glór na Mara in Tramore, listed among the Minister's exemplars. It is the school I taught in and the one my children attend. The programme has been very successful although it has received pushback. I am delighted to hear Deputy O'Rourke's enthusiasm for school street projects. I very much hope that he is communicating that enthusiasm to his...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Sep 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 19. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the All-Island Strategic Rail Review in order to progress the delivery of improved rail infrastructure and services to help achieve connectivity for the regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46271/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (22 Sep 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 22. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the need for later train services from Dublin to the regional cities and major towns on train lines in order to accommodate diverse working schedules and to improve the connectivity to the regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46272/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget 2023 (22 Sep 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 128. To ask the Minister for Finance if a statement on the State’s progress on the well-being indicators in accordance with the dimensions outlined in the Well-being Framework for Ireland will accompany Budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46188/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (22 Sep 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 156. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on undertaking a regular benchmarking exercise in respect of all working-age income supports, as recommended in the Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46297/22]

Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (21 Sep 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Four minutes is very little time to do justice to an extremely significant and far-reaching piece of legislation. I understand it has received very detailed scrutiny on the Seanad Stages. I know the committee has been extremely active in that space and that the Minister has been very responsive in respect of the amendments that have been suggested and put forward. I was thinking about...

Screening of Third Country Transactions Bill 2022: Second Stage (21 Sep 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: It is just as well I was in the Chamber and listening with interest. I join others in congratulating the Minister of State on his new position. This is an important piece of work the Minister of State has brought before the House. If it was not as immediately and transparently important prior to Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, the need for this legislation is now clear and obvious...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (21 Sep 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the witnesses for their opening statement and the supporting documentation. Their opening statement was comprehensive. Their written submission is extremely detailed. I thank Mr. Cooper and members of the Wheel for talking me through that submission. It is comprehensive, and it was brilliant to have that opportunity to talk it through with them in order to really understand the...