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Ceisteanna - Questions: Just Transition (27 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Taoiseach for his response. As we all know, the move to a low-carbon economy involves a transition across many sectors. In this instance, we are focusing specifically and momentarily on agriculture. The ambition is for the Government to align food production systems with consumer sentiment and environmental ambition. As a result of the commitments made in the programme for...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (12 Jul 2023)

Barry Cowen: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (12 Jul 2023)

Barry Cowen: I move: That leave be given to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Planning and Development Act 2000; to provide An Bord Pleanála with powers, functions and duties in relation to pending applications and appeals of long duration; and to provide for related matters. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to introduce this Private Members’ Bill, which will...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Textbooks (29 Jun 2023)

Barry Cowen: 91. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated number of children and families that will benefit from the free schoolbooks scheme in primary schools in counties Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath, respectively for 2023 to 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31508/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Barry Cowen: I appreciate the sensitivities of the matters involved when a trial is imminent. Insofar as he can be at this stage, and based on his initial interactions and investigations, the Minister is confident that the Lebanese authorities are insisting on a fair trial, as we would obviously expect.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Barry Cowen: 73. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an update on developments in the killing of a member of Ireland’s UNIFIL mission last December; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28298/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Barry Cowen: Could the Tánaiste update the House on developments regarding the killing of a member of Ireland's UNIFIL mission last December?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Tánaiste for his response. He said at the end that he does not believe he can comment much further on the Lebanese authorities' investigation and the recent charging. It is alleged that the five formally charged are members of the Hezbollah armed group. Obviously, Hezbollah denies that. What is the Tánaiste's belief about the assertion? Does he believe and is he...

Accommodation Needs for New Arrivals: Statements (23 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: I thank Deputy Lahart for affording me a couple of minutes to contribute to these statements relating to the accommodation needs of new arrivals. Notwithstanding the majority of, if not all, Members of this Dáil agreeing that we have international obligations together with international credibility as a nation, which has suffered through its own history in the context of migration...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: House Sales (9 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of homebuyers in counties Offaly, Laois, Longford and Westmeath, respectively who have availed of the enhanced help-to-buy scheme since 23 July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21517/23]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (25 Apr 2023)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I particularly welcome his commitment in acknowledging the four issues I have raised that are pertinent specifically to the workforce and their asks and expectations regarding the negotiations as well as the commitment to bring that to bear on the line Minister, who I am sure will in turn will talk to the CEO and management with a view to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (25 Apr 2023)

Barry Cowen: With due respect, I implore the Minister of State to bring that to Government to ensure that a new round of such offerings is made available because in the county I represent, up to 40% of homes are dependent on solid fuel as opposed to 5% or 6% nationally.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (25 Apr 2023)

Barry Cowen: This issue is in response to the impending and accelerated closure of the Derrinlough briquette factory in County Offaly. Our first priority, of course, is to deal with those impacted and their families. I am aware of the discussions that have taken place and that are ongoing on opportunities for redeployment, a rewetting programme, the waste management unit, renewable energy projects and...

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Barry Cowen: -----at how we came to be at this juncture. It has exerted enough time and pressure. It is time now if Members are really genuine to go back to their constituencies and put the tenant in situ solution into practice-----

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Barry Cowen: -----because those impacted by the lifting of that ban depend on all of us to make that solution work.

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Barry Cowen: The Opposition should work it rather than knock it.

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Barry Cowen: Deputy Ó Ríordáin's remarks are disgraceful.

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Barry Cowen: Who are you to tell him to sit down?

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Barry Cowen: It can be difficult to disprove a motion of no confidence in three minutes listening to the heckling that is going on here. One would almost feel like a contestant on "Countdown". I will get straight to it. The majority of the Opposition is piggybacking on the genuine fears and concerns of very vulnerable people. It has created an unhelpful caricature of the evil landlord. Many others,...

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Barry Cowen: March into office.