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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...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht – Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: We saw recently the implementation of the new legislation on e-scooters. It needs to bed in, but I want to lay down a marker for the end of the year. At the moment, if a scooter weighs a maximum of 25 kg, travels at speeds of less than 20 km/h and has a certain wheel diameter, it is considered a personal transporter and not a vehicle that requires licensing. Anecdotally, however, I have...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht – Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: The other issue would be the reviewing of insurance if someone crashes into someone else.

Public Transport Experience: Motion [Private Members] (18 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: It is good that the Minister is in the Chamber. I have raised transport issues a couple of times when he was not here. I presume some were passed on to him, but I will reiterate a couple. A while back, I raised the need to have an intercity stop at either Adamstown or Kishoge train station. I know that would cause a five-minute delay but there is a lot of demand in this rapidly growing...

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (18 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: I apologise for leaving the room but I had to ask a question on promised legislation in the Dáil Chamber. I read the opening statements in advance and was in full attendance at the meeting last week, when representatives of the Irish Coalition for Business and Human Rights and IBEC attended. In that context, I have a couple of questions. I previously made the observation that Ursula...

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (18 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: How far down the chain?

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (18 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: People might indicate who wants to take his or her two minutes at this stage.