Results 461-480 of 798 for speaker:Cathal Berry

Europe Day: Statements (10 May 2022)

Cathal Berry: I am delighted to be here to contribute to this historic debate. I recognise the significance it holds for the peoples of Europe as it marks Europe Day yesterday. I also recognise the special significance it holds for the people of this country, because 50 years ago today, exactly, on 10 May 1972, our parents' generation voted to join what was then the European Economic Community, EEC. The...

Eurojust: Motion (4 May 2022)

Cathal Berry: I thank the Minister of State for his opening statement. Having read the motion, I do not have any major difficulty with it and will be happy to support its passage through the Dáil later on this evening. I will do so for a number of reasons. First, Eurojust has established itself as quite a credible and competent agency over the past 20 years, since its inception in 2002, in relation...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (4 May 2022)

Cathal Berry: My big concern is the length of time this process is taking. The Commission on the Defence Forces was established at the end of 2020 and we still do not have an outcome or result. One of the international members of the commission gave some public commentary a couple of days ago in which he described our Defence Forces as not being fit for purpose. Those views were echoed by the Chief of...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (4 May 2022)

Cathal Berry: I am not sure if the Taoiseach will recall exactly where he was on this day three years ago. He was actually on the Grand Parade in Cork when he quite kindly attended the military veteran's respect and loyalty parade on 4 May. That movement was established, as the Taoiseach is aware, to highlight the very poor terms, conditions and pay for members of the Defence Forces, a phenomenon that...

Carbon Tax: Motion [Private Members] (27 Apr 2022)

Cathal Berry: Correct.

Carbon Tax: Motion [Private Members] (27 Apr 2022)

Cathal Berry: I thank the Minister of State for his punctuality. The concluding remarks are from Deputy McGrath on behalf of the Regional Group. He has ten minutes.

Carbon Tax: Motion [Private Members] (27 Apr 2022)

Cathal Berry: The Minister of State has approximately six minutes and then there is ten minutes of protected time for the Rural Independent Group.

Carbon Tax: Motion [Private Members] (27 Apr 2022)

Cathal Berry: The Rural Independent Group will have an opportunity to respond in due course, as per the programme.

Carbon Tax: Motion [Private Members] (27 Apr 2022)

Cathal Berry: Let us have Deputy Nash without interruption, please.

Carbon Tax: Motion [Private Members] (27 Apr 2022)

Cathal Berry: There will be an opportunity to reply in due course.

Carbon Tax: Motion [Private Members] (27 Apr 2022)

Cathal Berry: Order, please.

Prüm II Proposal: Motion (26 Apr 2022)

Cathal Berry: I thank the Minister of State for his opening statement. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate and the motion before us, short as it is. I support the motion. All contributions have shown an awareness of the transnational nature of organised crime and terrorism, whether that is people trafficking, weapons smuggling or drug trafficking. People appreciate that. We can...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Cathal Berry: The Taoiseach is aware that the next round of national wage negotiations are likely to get under way shortly. He is also aware that the Commission on the Defence Forces recently recommended that both PDFORRA and RACO should be permitted to associate with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, ICTU, should they wish to do so. I note PDFORRA has been calling for this for years. Last week, RACO...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Energy Policy (7 Apr 2022)

Cathal Berry: 94. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures he has taken to enhance Ireland's energy security for the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19071/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Energy Policy (7 Apr 2022)

Cathal Berry: I listened intently to the Minister's response to Deputy O'Rourke in respect of energy security. Perhaps my question is almost a follow-on from that. Specifically, will the Minister outline his plan to enhance Ireland's energy security over the next 12 months?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Energy Policy (7 Apr 2022)

Cathal Berry: I thank the Minister for his detailed response. I agree with him that we will be okay in short term. It is reassuring to hear that there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes. We are fortunate to be facing into the summer now, which should take a bit of pressure off the system. My concern is, post-Hallowe'en, in six months' time, when we will face into the next winter, whether we...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Energy Policy (7 Apr 2022)

Cathal Berry: Excellent. It is very reassuring to hear that response. Following on from the Minister's response to Deputy O'Rourke, he mentioned the potential import ban on Russian fossil fuels. I very much agree with the Government’s position of that. I think that most Deputies in the Chamber would too. I thank the Minister for reassuring us that we should be okay from a coal and a natural...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (7 Apr 2022)

Cathal Berry: 200. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures that he has taken to enhance Ireland’s cyber-security for the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19072/22]

Vacant Properties: Motion [Private Members] (6 Apr 2022)

Cathal Berry: I am delighted to speak on this very important motion on vacant and derelict housing. I pay tribute to Deputy Denis Naughten and our group administrator, Ms Cáit Nic Amhlaoibh, who did most of the heavy lifting in preparing the motion. I very much support the motion. It provides a comprehensive and detailed blueprint. I endorse all the recommendations it contains. I will...