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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (28 May 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Michael Lowry: 513. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will introduce an annual funding stream for the maintenance and development of walking trails, similar to the allocation of funds provided to walking groups in 2022; if she agrees that such funding is vital for these hard-working community groups to maintain and developed trails throughout the country, which are contributing...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (28 May 2024) See 3 other results from this answer

Michael Lowry: 514. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she has received a valid application from a band (details supplied) under the community recognition fund 2024, for the development and repair of its band hall and community facilities; when applicants will receive their application reference number; when it is envisaged that decisions will be issued on same; and if she will make...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Regeneration Projects (28 May 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Seán Canney: 516. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the Rural Regeneration Development Fund can be used by local authorities to purchase vacant and derelict properties for refurbishment to help rejuvenate the towns and villages and provide much needed housing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23815/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (28 May 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Michael Ring: 517. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will reconsider the conditions applied to a measure under the CLÁR Programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24045/24]

Report of the Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Motion (23 May 2024) See 8 other results from this debate

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank each of the three speakers for their valuable contributions. It is nice, on the part of the officials, to hear Tara Kelly and her team acknowledged for the work they put into this report.

Message From Select Committee (23 May 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence has completed its consideration of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024 and has made amendments thereto.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (23 May 2024) See 6 other results from this debate

Bernard Durkan: Unfortunately, time is running out fast. I have here an email from a local resident who is a strong supporter of the need to ensure that access to Castletown House continues uninterrupted and unimpeded. She refers to a petition in 2024 of 5,000 signatures and support for the petition to keep Lime Avenue pedestrian and to ensure that it is not shared with any traffic because it is too...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (23 May 2024) See 4 other results from this debate

Mary Butler: ...Deputy will appreciate that the Minister cannot intervene in matters which the Oireachtas has given An Post a statutory responsibility to fulfil. An Post has an independent board that has a clear mandate. I accept that the Deputy is not happy that the post office is being converted. However, I am thankful that it is not proposed that the post office be closed. I encourage everyone...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Homes (23 May 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

Gino Kenny: I hope the Minister of State will be able to shed some light on what is happening with Lucan Lodge Nursing Home. There is a lot of uncertainty about its future. The 73 residents and 85 staff have been told recently that the nursing home might close down. This is having an effect on the relatives of the residents. There is a great deal of stress about what is happening. I understand...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defective Building Materials (23 May 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

Mary Butler: I thank Deputy Doherty for raising this matter and giving me the opportunity to respond on behalf of the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman. When I read the script before coming to the House, I was struck by the fact that not long ago we had a similar discussion about Raphoe counselling services. Thankfully, they have been secured which is a positive outcome. I hope we can provide the same positive...

Business Support Package: Statements (Resumed) (23 May 2024) See 5 other results from this debate

Thomas Pringle: According to the 2022 census, 32% of people in Ireland, including 15,300 people in Donegal, work from home for at least some part of their week. When considering business support packages, it is important that we also consider supporting businesses to offer the option of remote working and support the transition to remote working. There are companies with jobs that exist only online and...

Business Support Package: Statements (23 May 2024) See 11 other results from this debate

James O'Connor: ...in welcoming his guests. The issue we are discussing is of huge relevance at the moment. In my constituency of Cork East, whether in the local villages, towns or out in the countryside, time and again I meet small employers. I am not talking about the companies with between 50 and 100 employees. I am talking about the cafés, butcher shops, hairdressers, barbers, publicans or...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (23 May 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Pearse Doherty - To discuss the condemning of the building belonging to Raphoe Community Playgroup due to the presence of defective concrete blocks and the possible closure of the service. Deputy Paul Murphy - To discuss the...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2024: First Stage (23 May 2024) See 4 other results from this debate

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Emergency Price Controls Bill 2024: First Stage (23 May 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Paul Murphy: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to introduce emergency price controls for petrol, diesel, electricity, natural gas and home heating oil. We in People Before Profit are seeking leave to introduce the Emergency Price Controls Bill 2024 today because increases in the cost of living have not gone away. The media is not covering them any more. The...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 May 2024) See 37 other results from this debate

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Deputy for raising this. I actually visited Castlemartyr with Deputy O'Connor and I agree with him. I will certainly raise these three towns, and the other issues the Deputy mentions, with the OPW on his behalf. I know he has been advocating very strongly for them. Work we are doing within my own Department, separate to that, is to improve the flood forecasting in our rivers...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 May 2024) See 29 other results from this debate

Thomas Pringle: ...services, as the Minister knows. Of the most recent changes taking place, the new health regions are a key to the future health of citizens. However, according to the Royal College of Surgeons and the national doctors training and planning board, the model 3 hospitals are critical in delivering the new model of healthcare. Model 3 hospitals, such as Letterkenny University Hospital, have...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Business Supports (23 May 2024) See 8 other results from this debate

James O'Connor: Members of Cork County Council are well able to fire a torpedo up here to give out about Oireachtas Members and Ministers when they are not happy but that level of money being paid out is entirely unacceptable. It is not the fault of the Minister or the Department officials when other local authorities seem to be doing this without any concern or issue. It needs to be on the record of the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (23 May 2024) See 4 other results from this debate

Darren O'Rourke: 60. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to report on the measures his Department is taking to implement the recommendations of a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23297/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Industrial Development (23 May 2024) See 6 other results from this debate

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for his response. Obviously, there is enormous potential here from the point of view having an almost unlimited supply of energy - and renewable energy at that - for the country. That energy is badly needed. Also, there is the potential relating to job creation and the economy. Is the Minister of State aware that we need to have a place where the work relating to...

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