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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Welfare, Treatment and Traceability of Horses: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Oct 2024)

Réada Cronin: Which was before the State was founded.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Welfare, Treatment and Traceability of Horses: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Oct 2024)

Réada Cronin: The last time I attended this committee, the breeders and racecourse owners were before us. I spoke to them about a national retirement fund, and I know this group has also spoken to them about a retirement fund for thoroughbreds. Has My Lovely Horse Animal Rescue had any response from the racing industry or Minister around that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Welfare, Treatment and Traceability of Horses: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Oct 2024)

Réada Cronin: Would Ms Doyle mind letting me know if he has received a response?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Welfare, Treatment and Traceability of Horses: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Oct 2024)

Réada Cronin: Something I was working on after the "RTÉ Investigates" programme into Shannonside Foods Ltd. was a register on animal abusers and people who have been found guilty. The Minister was not keen on it because he said they were reported on in the media and that was enough. It is, however, not something we can rely on. I was heartened by the number of rural TDs, not just urban, who were...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Welfare, Treatment and Traceability of Horses: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Oct 2024)

Réada Cronin: Is there any contact between the gardaí who are working with My Lovely Horse Animal Rescue as volunteers? Has there been any communication with other states around how they set that up?

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (22 Oct 2024)

Réada Cronin: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta Ó Broin as an rún seo. It is clear that the Government's affordable purchase scheme is failing, yet the Minister is here trying to keep the charade going. House prices are continuing to spiral out of control, increasing by 10% in the past year alone. The Government's so-called affordable purchase homes, with prices ranging from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Fifty Years of Irish Aid and Perspectives on the Crisis in Sudan: Department of Foreign Affairs (22 Oct 2024)

Réada Cronin: I thank Mr. Gaffey for his presentation on the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. He mentioned that the conflict in Sudan is the world's worst humanitarian crisis and, God knows, it has a lot of competition in that. Are there any specific diplomatic actions that Ireland can advocate to secure humanitarian access and work something around the external support for these warring parties? Ms...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Fifty Years of Irish Aid and Perspectives on the Crisis in Sudan: Department of Foreign Affairs (22 Oct 2024)

Réada Cronin: I thank Mr. Gaffey and wish him good judgment when doling out that €810 million for 2025, particularly as many people are depending on it. I thank the witnesses for their work.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Defence Forces (22 Oct 2024)

Réada Cronin: 98. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagement he has had with the United Nations to ensure assistance is provided to the coroner in examining the circumstances of the death of a person (details supplied) in Lebanon two years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42588/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Climate Change Policy (22 Oct 2024)

Réada Cronin: 99. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the role Ireland is playing in international efforts to combat climate change, particularly through its participation in the UN Climate Change Conferences and other global environmental agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42594/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (22 Oct 2024)

Réada Cronin: 100. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will detail any recent improvements or plans to expand consular services for Irish citizens, especially in light of increased travel difficulties and crises worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42595/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (22 Oct 2024)

Réada Cronin: 121. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to outline the Government's plans for sustainable energy infrastructure in County Kildare, including support for solar energy initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42548/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (22 Oct 2024)

Réada Cronin: 122. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress being made with the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan in north Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42562/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (22 Oct 2024)

Réada Cronin: 123. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress being made with the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan in south Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42563/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (22 Oct 2024)

Réada Cronin: 149. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps being taken to address the housing needs of Defence Forces personnel stationed in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42557/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (22 Oct 2024)

Réada Cronin: 150. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps being taken to ensure the safety of Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon; if a contingency plan is in place should a strategic withdrawal be necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42589/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Budget 2025 (22 Oct 2024)

Réada Cronin: 151. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to provide a breakdown of how the recent €100 million increase in the defence budget for 2025 will be allocated, particularly for personnel welfare, equipment upgrades, and infrastructural improvements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42590/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Budget 2025 (22 Oct 2024)

Réada Cronin: 152. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will confirm the specific projects that will benefit from the Defence Forces' capital spending allocation, which is set to increase to €220 million by 2026; how this will impact operational capability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42591/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (22 Oct 2024)

Réada Cronin: 153. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps he is taking to further improve pay and working conditions for lower-ranking Defence Forces personnel, especially given the ongoing retention and recruitment challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42592/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (22 Oct 2024)

Réada Cronin: 170. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Transport Authority has plans to improve public transport links between towns in north Kildare and Dublin city, especially for daily commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42541/24]