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Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: That is true.

Nursing Homes and Care for Older Persons: Statements (Resumed) (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: As others have mentioned, the "RTÉ Investigates" programme highlighted the scandalous lack of proper care standards in two nursing homes. However, if people think such incidents in the modern age are confined to The Residence Portlaoise and Beneavin Manor in Glasnevin, they have another thing coming. We have all heard stories and, obviously, if they are not in the public domain, we...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 654. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, to specifically outline the areas where the community engagement team "is already working closely with local community leaders, community groups and stakeholders"; the community leaders, community groups and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 655. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, to outline the areas where the Citywest hotel complex already enjoys good relationships and operational partnerships in the community with State services and community representatives, including elected...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 656. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, to outline how "community engagement will focus on providing direct public information"; to clarify if this will include leaflet drops; whether this would involve meetings and workshops; if so, within what...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 657. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, how the Department will be "proactively engaging with people" and "creating a space for safe and sound dialogue" in relation to its planned purchase of the Citywest hotel complex; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 658. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, and noting his comments about "creating a space for safe and sound dialogue", whether such dialogue will allow for operational changes should the views of local residents be clearly articulated in a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 659. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, to outline the process whereby the decision to purchase the Citywest hotel complex was made; when negotiations commenced; how often this matter discussed at Cabinet; the weighting that was given to value for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 660. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to outline why explicit requests from the local community for a meeting with the Minister, prior to any decision being made to purchase the Citywest hotel complex, were ignored, given that groups living and working in the area would have an excellent and relevant knowledge of the site, its suitability and other relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 661. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality whether any impact assessment on the local community or IPAS/Ukrainian residents was carried out prior to the decision to purchase the Citywest hotel complex; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34412/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 662. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, and noting his comments that there "are no immediate plans to increase the capacity" at the Citywest Hotel site, to outline the earliest period whereby such a decision could be reviewed; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 663. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality what guarantees are in place to ensure that the gym and leisure centre remain open at the Citywest hotel complex; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34414/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 664. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, and his statement that "The Department has given a strong commitment to support amenities and local services in the area", what additional funding, aside from the approximately €148 million purchase...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 665. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, how he proposes to "minimise" the impact of the Citywest hotel complex on local GP and healthcare services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34416/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 666. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, and his statement that "new spaces for international protection applicants will be achieved by using the existing capacity currently being used by Ukrainians", the additional supports that will be put in for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 667. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, and his statement that "new spaces for international protection applicants will be achieved by using the existing capacity currently being used by Ukrainians", the additional security measures that will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 668. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures that will be in place to deter misinformation being spread in relation to the Citywest hotel complex through regular updates and factual responses that provide adequate and meaningful information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34419/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Regulation (19 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 61. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will clarify the concrete steps Ireland is taking at Council level regarding the Omnibus proposals (COM 80 and COM 81) to defend the core provisions of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), including the retention of a risk-based due diligence approach and access to justice measures; if he will explain...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Regulation (19 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 74. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to clarify Ireland's position in ongoing Council negotiations on the Omnibus regarding the requirement to “put into effect” climate transition plans, recognising that reporting without legally requiring full implementation will ensure that Ireland will not meet its international obligations in relation to climate...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (18 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: This proposal is basically to kick to touch until next March. There is no cohesive Government strategy that I can see. The Government was put in place in January. Almost six months later, we should have a proper, far-reaching plan, but we do not. We have this proposal, which no one can disagree with in the first instance, to extend the rent pressure zones across the country. I comment...