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Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025 : Discussion (Resumed) (26 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I thank Mr. Noonan. I have a quick question for Mr. Murphy. He mentioned the Chad withdrawal of forces. I was under the impression that was a unanimous decision of the UN Security Council on the basis of an expressed wish of the Chadian Government but he referenced a veto. Will he clarify which it was?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025 : Discussion (Resumed) (26 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Was it a UN Security Council veto or not? I have one question for Professor Tonra after this one.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025 : Discussion (Resumed) (26 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: So, it was not a veto then. I have one question for Professor Tonra. Does he now or has he ever lobbied on behalf of arms manufacturers or any associations that include arms manufacturers?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025 : Discussion (Resumed) (26 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Have you lobbied?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (26 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 89. To ask the Minister for Health if she is aware that vapes are being advertised and displayed alongside children’s toys in shops; if so, the steps he is taking to ensure the practice is curtailed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33165/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sports Funding (26 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 188. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps his Department is taking to resource community sports clubs, particularly regarding the provision of playing grounds and community multi-code sports pitches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34942/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Meetings (26 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 249. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the engagement he has had with large social media companies since he took office on the topic of their ability to monitor online hatred and discrimination and creating safe online communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34943/25]

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I agree with Deputy Gannon that this should be the last year this is ever debated in the Chamber - in fact, last year should have been the last time. From what the Minister said at the outset of his contribution today, even though he now supports the repeal of the Acts, that will not be ready by this time next year, so this will persist. Although we will support the motion this year, we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I thank all of the witnesses for being here and for submitting their opening statements. I note that in its submission, the Irish Postmasters Union has called for a five-year €15 million annual funding package for the post office network. My first question is for the other two groups represented here today. What is the position of the Department and An Post on the funding that is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I only have six minutes so I ask Mr. Neary to address the specifics of what the Irish Postmasters Union has proposed, the €15 million.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: What is An Post's position on what funding is needed for the network and how it can be allocated?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I appreciate that. My next question is for An Post and the IPU. From my reading of the Karshan ruling and from talking to people working as postmasters, it seems that we really need an examination of whether the status of postmasters as self-employed stands up to the legal tests that we now have. Was there any consultation with postmasters, particularly following on from the test provided...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Mr. Martin said that the IPU has not had consultation with the company. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Can I get a response from An Post, please?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Do the witnesses think becoming employees would help address some of the underlying challenges?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I thank Mr. McRedmond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I only have one minute left to squeeze in one final question. As Mr. McRedmond referenced himself, An Post has put a lot into expanding the offering, in particular for financial products. He noted in his opening statement that there is a key new income stream for postmasters, which he believes strengthens post offices as a trusted hub within communities across Ireland. Have the members of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Does Mr. Martin feel there was effective engagement and negotiation in the process surrounding the expansion of services?