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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 225. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills , based on her Department's survey of schools, the total number of books purchased by schools nationally under the schoolbooks scheme during each of the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school year; the percentage of books that were re-used in each of these years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16438/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 226. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills based on her Department's survey of schools, the total amount spent nationally under the schoolbook grant on workbooks for each of the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 and school years; the total number of workbooks procured nationally for each of those years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16439/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 230. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on the basic income for artists scheme; when he intends undertaking a review of this scheme, as provided for in the programme for Government; his plans to extend or expand the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16360/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 231. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to make funding available to support the development of amateur theatre and amateur musical theatre here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16361/25]

Diverting Young People from Criminal Activity: Statements (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: This is a very important debate because, as the Minister of State will be aware, the more people we can divert from criminal activity, the better. Apart from being good for the individual themselves, this leads to a significant saving for the State. I agree with colleagues about the importance of community gardaí. Within the communities in which we live, we all know of those...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tillage Sector (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I agree with Deputy Aird. One of the areas that is critical in implementing the tillage strategy is enhancing markets. Part of that is the development of a commercial flour mill. As the Minister and his officials are aware, the Kavanagh brothers in Ballycarney, County Wexford, have advanced proposals and are planning to develop a commercial flour mill. I would be grateful if the Minister...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tillage Sector (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: We will look after the Minister.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Horticulture Sector (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. Unfortunately, or fortunately, because of climate change the possibility of growing vines in Ireland has become more extensive. We are fortunate that parts of the country have a similar terroir or soil type to parts of northern France. Indeed, just outside my hometown of Gorey, La Kav vineyard is producing some very fine wines. The Ceann Comhairle will know...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Horticulture Sector (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: They are producing some very fine wines. Indeed, right around the country now quite a number of boutique vineyards are starting to produce wine in greater quantities and of higher quality. There is an opportunity to actively support those farmers and those involved in horticulture who want to move into the sector. In that context, I welcome the statement by the Minister of State.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Horticulture Sector (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: It is important that we support this growing sector. I welcome the supports that are available already. We also need to promote the development of Irish wines, perhaps through Bord Bia. As the quantities start to increase, there will be an export market for some of these wines. I am very happy that officials are actively engaged on the issue.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Horticulture Sector (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 16. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the development of wine production in Ireland; the supports available from his Department and agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13681/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Horticulture Sector (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I wish the Minister and the Ministers of State well in their important roles. On the diversification of farm activity, I was rather surprised that this question was chosen and that we have reached it. The question relates to wine production in Ireland. This is a growing activity. I would be grateful if the Minister of State would outline the approach of the Department and any supports...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Welfare Service (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 130. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when it is intended to appoint an education welfare officer for County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16215/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 332. To ask the Minister for Health the number of staff working for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in each county, and to provide a comparable figure for the end of 2023 and end of 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16216/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (2 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 333. To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients currently being seen by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in each county, and to provide a comparable figure for the end of 2023 and end of 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16217/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Security (1 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 15. To ask the Taoiseach how he intends to increase the co-ordination role of his Department in national security; and when the new national security committee will be established. [4535/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Security (1 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I welcome the establishment of both the Cabinet security committee and the national security council and the Taoiseach's strong commitment and that in the programme for Government to take seriously the defence and security of the State, something that is very important to this Oireachtas, particularly in light of modern global geopolitical challenges. This is not just about boots on the...

Protection of Voice and Image Bill 2025: First Stage (1 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to create specific offences for the misuse of an individual’s name, photograph, voice or likeness and to provide for related matters. I propose to share time with Deputy Ó Cearúil. The Protection of Voice and Image Bill sets out to make it an offence to publish, distribute or otherwise make public any...

Protection of Voice and Image Bill 2025: First Stage (1 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (1 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 188. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts by Ireland to secure the release of political prisoners held in Belarus; his views on the current political situation in Belarus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15193/25]