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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2024)

Simon Harris: There is a lot of hand hygiene and a lot of people washing their hands here. Let me assure the Deputy we will not wash our hands of our responsibility to deliver for the people of Galway in terms of housing supply. I am pleased with the progress we are making on social housing, as Deputy Canney has acknowledged. I also acknowledge that we need to do more on this. We continue to be...

Nature Restoration Law: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2024) See 6 other results from this debate

Denis Naughten: I thank all my colleagues who contributed to this debate. I thank the Minister of State for clarifying that, regardless of whether this is adopted at EU level, we will see a compulsion with regard to nature restoration in this country. It is set out in statute now and a plan needs to be put in place. What is in that plan is critically important and this is what we are talking about here. ...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (12 Jun 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Kieran O'Donnell: Exactly. I am taking this Commencement matter on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Deputy Micheál Martin. I thank Senator O'Loughlin. I can see how important Kildare is to her. The Tánaiste asked me to offer his apologies on his behalf to the House. He welcomes the opportunity to respond to this matter and thanks the Senator for her question. The swimming...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Facilities (12 Jun 2024)

Victor Boyhan: The Minister of State is welcome. I thank him for taking this Commencement matter. I received correspondence from the Department of Health last night to suggest that no Minister or Minister of State was available and I understand that. I thank the Minister of State for stepping in at the last minute. I will address the issue of surgical hubs. For those who do not know, they are located...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

Victor Boyhan: It is great to see some of the candidates who contested the European Parliament elections here. I thank them. It is not easy to compete in elections. I also thank the 949 people elected to our local councils. Anyone who puts their name forward to compete in an election is to be admired. It is not an easy task. I congratulate all the participants. I offer thanks to those who did not...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Former President Mary Robinson (12 Jun 2024) See 4 other results from this debate

Mrs. Mary Robinson: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach. Tá an-áthas orm a bheith ar ais. It is an honour to address the Seanad again. I am going to speak personally, passionately and from the heart. I hope, as iarUachtarán na hÉireann, nothing I say will be politically divisive. I do not wish to cause any trouble as that would not be right. While I will...

Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (12 Jun 2024) See 4 other results from this debate

Alice-Mary Higgins: Amendment No. 1 seeks to amend section 7 of the Bill by inserting a new subsection which would require that, in developing the investment strategy for the future Ireland fund, the agency would act in a way consistent with obligations under the Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Act 2008 and the Fossil Fuel Divestment Act 2018. Amendment No. 7 would insert a new section in the Bill...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (12 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Deputy Feighan for raising this matter today. I am taking this Topical Issues debate on behalf of the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley. I can see the passion Deputy Feighan shows in this area. It is an area that comes up on the ground for all of us, including my good self. I know how important education is for parents. Before I address the specific issue raised, I would...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ash Dieback Scheme: Limerick and Tipperary Woodland Owners Limited (12 Jun 2024) See 7 other results from this debate

Mr. Simon White: I thank the Chairman and committee members for the invitation to explain why the recently announced ash dieback scheme, which the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, and her Department officials are promoting as the final solution to ash dieback, is inequitable and unworkable. I will introduce our representatives...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Use of Agricultural Land for Renewable Energy: ESB Networks (12 Jun 2024)

Mr. Nicholas Tarrant: EirGrid has responsibility for the ownership of the offshore transmission network. When it comes to onshore, EirGrid sets out the need for the transmission projects. For example, an upgrade of a number of projects around Dublin will have to be done for the east coast projects. Once those projects are brought forward, go through planning and get consent, we in ESB...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Infrastructure Guidelines: Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform (12 Jun 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Aindrias Moynihan: Mr. Meaney mentioned the environmental assessment stage that will be introduced. I am thinking of projects like the N22 road going west from Cork city towards Tralee. There would have been a view that it now may be more difficult to justify the eastern side of that from an environmental point of view. There is definitely enormous pressure from the point of view of road safety. Does that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Impact of Single Means Test and Experience of Universal Credit System in the United Kingdom: Discussion (12 Jun 2024) See 8 other results from this debate

Ms Fran Bennett: I thank the committee for the invitation to give evidence. I have been involved, often with Jane Millar and-or other colleagues, in analysis of universal credit since 2010. Based on that, I think it is crucial to consider not only implementation and administration issues but also structural and policy concerns. That is what I will focus on but first, I wanted to raise...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (12 Jun 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

Michael Ring: .... I thank the Chair for her kind comments at what is my first meeting. I am not as well equipped as the other members because I am on three other committees and the commission, so it is hard to keep everything going. However, I am glad to get the opportunity to say a few words. I welcome the new chairperson and the board members. They have a difficult job. It is a job that I hope...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Passenger Cap at Dublin Airport on Ryanair's Business and Operations: Ryanair (12 Jun 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

Mr. Michael O'Leary: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. It is a pleasure to be back before the committee. I am joined by Jason McGuinness, Ryanair's chief commercial officer, and Eoin Kealy, our director of regulatory affairs. This is a timely meeting. With the committee's permission, we will use a couple of brief slides, which I think is easier than submitting a written presentation,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (12 Jun 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: I understand that this is an anxious time for parents who are seeking a school place for their child for September and I would like to assure the Deputy that this government is determined to alleviate the pressures faced by parents when seeking a special educational placement. The NCSE have confirmed that they continue to support and advise this student's family regarding placement...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (12 Jun 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...has policy and legislative responsibility for the Control of Dogs Acts and the Dog Breeding Establishments Act. In March 2024 I announced the establishment of a high level stakeholder group to consider and make recommendations to strengthen policy in relation to these issues. The group is independently chaired by retired Deputy Garda Commissioner Mr John Twomey and is comprised of...