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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (27 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister is far too ladylike to elbow people.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Prices (27 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Tánaiste for his comprehensive overview. I welcome the fact that he is willing to consider with businesses and understand the constraints under which he is operating regarding energy supports and the European Commission, that he will keep other supports under consideration and that he has the flexibility to extend the supports beyond the end of February depending on the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Prices (27 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: 12. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures being taken to help businesses deal with rising energy prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53863/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Prices (27 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister will appreciate that, as I am a Deputy for Limerick City, I get a lot of people on to me about business. The schemes being announced are very welcome and will make an enormous difference, but the energy costs of businesses like the retail businesses ringing me, particularly supermarkets, are now going up threefold. Those businesses are very genuine. They are huge employers in...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Cost of Living Issues (27 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: 107. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the way in which her Department’s Budget 2023 measures will benefit persons living in rural areas in dealing with the cost-of-living crisis. [53865/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Does the Taoiseach agree that the Government needs to raise the social income housing eligibility limits? Does he further agree that we need, as an interim measure, to raise the bands by €5,000 for in keeping with the social housing income limit review? The bands for five counties, Clare, Carlow, Galway, Laois and Westmeath, have increased by €5,000 on the basis that the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: What about my question?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I want to know the Taoiseach's view.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I want it responded to accordingly.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: The question was to the Taoiseach, not the Minister.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: No, it is for you, as Taoiseach

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: The purpose of today's meeting is to consider Committee Stage of the Communications Regulation Bill 2022. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Ossian Smyth, and his officials to the meeting. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not criticise or make charges against any...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: While Deputy McNamara is not a member of the committee, he is nonetheless a Member of the House and we welcome his presence. The Minister of State will appreciate that we received the amendments very late and we received the briefing this morning. I am conscious that we have a three-hour meeting scheduled today and time is precious in these meetings. In the interest of fair process, I will...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Amendment No. 1 cannot be moved because it requires a motion of instruction to committee. I understand the Oireachtas has determined that this amendment, along with amendments Nos. 2, 35 and 37, are outside the scope of the Bill and therefore will not be moved at this time. It is the Minister's intention to move these amendments on Report Stage. Does the Minister of State wish to comment...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Does the Minister of State have an opening statement?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: We were not aware of that. He should proceed with his opening statement. That makes much more sense.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Once again, with due respect, we have just been handed these documents. Procedurally, for us as a committee, it is very unsatisfactory. However, we are where we are. I ask the Minister of State to make his opening remarks.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: We will now move to our consideration of the amendments.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Amendment No. 1 cannot be moved as it requires a motion of instruction to committee. Does the Minister of State wish to comment on the amendment?