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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: The Government has given the go-ahead for an increase in the cost of tolls from Saturday next. Transport Infrastructure Ireland has stated that motorists are highly likely to suffer another increase in the cost of tolls within six months. That is absolutely outrageous. The Government is hiking up the cost of tolls during the most serious cost-of-living crisis in living memory. It is...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: How can tolls be hiked up?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: That was too late.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: Ireland has the highest cost of electricity in the whole of Europe. The per unit price is double the average being charged in Europe at the moment. The Minister is not correct in saying that the Government has been active in significantly reducing the cost of energy. There is no contractual obligation on the Government in the context of the M50. The M50 is owned by the State. The truth...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: What about the M50?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (29 Jun 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: It sounds like a small thing to reduce a class size by two or even just by one, but it is something that will make a significant difference to children in the State. Primary schools are significantly neglected in funding when compared to secondary schools. Primary schools receive a capitation grant and, when that is calculated, it translates to approximately €1 per child per day to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (29 Jun 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: I wanted to raise a slightly related issue, if I can, because of the volume of parents who have called my office in recent times on this issue. The Government is imposing a new SPHE curriculum on children as young as 12 years old in secondary schools. Much of the content of this is ideologically based and is not scientifically based. The textbooks that have been published have actually...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (29 Jun 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: It did not listen to the consultation from parents.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (29 Jun 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: Sure.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (29 Jun 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: That is exclusionary.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (29 Jun 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps her Department is taking to reduce class sizes in primary schools throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31846/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (29 Jun 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: If we were to reduce class sizes by just two pupils throughout the country, it would make an enormous different to the lives, education and future of children. The Irish National Teachers Organisation, INTO, has said it would only cost €13 million in budget 2024 and would bring us into line with the rest of the EU. This would be particularly important for DEIS schools and children...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Mining Industry (29 Jun 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 66. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has sought to develop a solution, in partnership with the management of a company (details supplied) for the continuation of the mines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30825/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Irish Language (29 Jun 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 236. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps her Department is taking to increase the number of Gaelscoileanna in the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31847/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Child Poverty (28 Jun 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: Today, Sr. Eilís Coe came to Leinster House to discuss with me and others the issue of child trafficking. It is a serious problem in Ireland. During the Taoiseach’s last trip to the USA, he said that human trafficking was not a particular issue in Ireland because our seas were so vast that people could not get here by small boats, but human trafficking is a significant problem...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (28 Jun 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: The Taoiseach mentioned his discussions with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg on the issue of migration. One of the challenges that has raised its head in Ireland just recently is the issue of nursing homes. The Taoiseach may not be aware of this, but currently there is a funding crisis in respect of nursing homes, which is leading to nursing homes being closed, which in turn is leading to...

Culling the National Herd: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Jun 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: I welcome the motion from the Rural Independent Group focusing on this really important issue. Agriculture is currently in a crisis state in Ireland. I do not make that statement lightly. Every year farmers are leaving the land. The number of farmers is reducing each year according to Teagasc. The Minister may smile at that but it is a fact. According to Teagasc, one third of farmers...

Nursing Home Care: Motion [Private Members] (27 Jun 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: I thank the campaigners in the Gallery for the work they have done on this over the last number of months. Were it not for the work they have done, this issue would have gone below the radar and we would not have had the attention of the Government on it at all. The Government is sleepwalking towards a nursing home capacity cliff edge at the moment and that is putting hundreds of older...

Nursing Home Care: Motion [Private Members] (27 Jun 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: I thank the campaign for sharing footage of older people having to leave nursing homes due to the funding crisis. That footage is absolutely heartbreaking. The residents are incredibly emotional. The staff are heartbroken and the older person leaving is at a loss as to what is happening. The level of anger in the community is exceptional. I know of one 99-year-old man who may have to...

European Convention on Human Rights (Challenge to British Government Amnesty) Bill 2023: First Stage (27 Jun 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the State to make an application to the European Court of Human Rights, in the event of the enactment of British legislation granting amnesty in respect of criminal acts in or relating to the North of Ireland; and to provide for related matters. There is an incredibly urgent need for this Aontú Bill....