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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (5 Oct 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Question Nos. 1 and 4 have been reversed so we will commence with Deputy Ó Snodaigh.

Childcare Services: Motion [Private Members] (5 Oct 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: The Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, Deputies Dillon and Richmond, and the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, are sharing time.

Childcare Services: Motion [Private Members] (5 Oct 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: We now have the Independent Group. Deputy Connolly is sharing time with Deputies Harkin and Fitzmaurice.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (5 Oct 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 26. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the supports both capital and current expected to assist sports facilities across Ireland recognising the significant positive impact they have on communities and well-being; the way she plans to support these into the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47968/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (5 Oct 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 31. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which she plans to transform and improve the tourism sector to ensure this valuable indigenous sector recovers from the pandemic given that it has endured untold devastation throughout the past year and a half with an estimated loss of 100,000 jobs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47967/21]

Climate Action: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: The two years?

Climate Action: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I wonder if we sandboxed today's debate, set it aside for 30 years and reopened it again like a time capsule, how would it be judged then? By mid-century, when the effects of our emissions have further worked their way through into the climate system; and when floods, droughts, and storms are more frequent and severe; when creeping inundation threatens our coastal settlements, how will all...

Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: The commitment to a town centres first policy is a key commitment in the programme for Government. It is referenced some 20 times in the Housing for All document and also forms a central plank of Our Rural Future, the development policy issued by the Department of Rural and Community Development. However, as I said to the Minister of State last night, I still do not have a clear picture of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Policy (28 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the Minister of State for his gracious words about the work that has been undertaken by Waterford County Council. Great praise is due in particular to our director of services for housing. As the question was grouped with another, I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak, but I am somewhat concerned that we are conflating serviced sites with Town Centre First. We are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Policy (28 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the Minister of State for providing that extra detail which is very helpful. In particular, I am heartened to hear him talk about those four elements. We increasingly need to see housing set within a context, particularly when we are talking about Town Centre First. We are not just talking about individual units. It is a term often used on the floor of the Dáil which is not...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Policy (28 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 110. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the work being undertaken by his Department to develop a town centres first approach in an Irish context; the international models being considered; the stakeholders being consulted; when the work may be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46332/21]

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (28 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy John Lahart - to discuss significant delays to An Post international parcels as a result of Brexit and new EU customs rules; (2) Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan - to discuss the tender process for a school building project in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Biodiversity Plan (28 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 111. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of his plans to participate in the upcoming COP15 on biological diversity in Kunming, China; his involvement and Ireland’s role in the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46333/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Traffic Fines (28 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 566. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of fixed charge notices which have been issued by An Garda Síochána using the new statutory instrument for dangerous overtaking of cyclists since the law was introduced in November 2019 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46066/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion with School Management Bodies (28 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the witnesses for their attendance. I want to refer to what Mr. Curtis and Mr. Irwin said regarding our investment in our education system not being where it ought to be and yet our learning outcomes as a country being good. The reason for that is the quality of teacher we have and are attracting. Teaching is still a respected profession in Ireland. We should hold on to that. It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion with School Management Bodies (28 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I am verifiably on the grounds of Leinster House so I hope I am safe enough to continue. I am very taken with the idea of decoupling the senior cycle and leaving certificate. If we put it in front of us as a guiding star for the discussions we have from here on out as a committee, it would be well worthwhile. Mr. Crone spoke about this and the scarring effect of the leaving certificate...

Ombudsman for Children's Initiative on Eliminating Child Poverty and Child Homelessness: Statements (23 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle. I also thank the Minister for facilitating this debate on the initiative of the Ombudsman for Children, A Better Normal. It is an important and timely document as we begin to emerge from the immediate and acute phase of the pandemic and start to consider the long-term consequences and implications on our society, children in particular. I...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: By way of context, I will share a message I received from the owner of a local business in Waterford, a bike shop, as it happens. He told me that the shop got a batch of bikes from the UK at the end of July. All the paperwork was in order but the batch was selected by customs for inspection. The bikes were finally released one month later. Once they go into that process, business owners...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (23 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 106. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to accommodate the expanding education needs in Tramore, County Waterford with a view both to lands zoned for education and demographic pressures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45660/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (22 Sep 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 13. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the breakdown of waiting times for assessments and completion of works under the SEAI warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45396/21]