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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)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank Professor Patrick. Finally, I invite Dr. Brewer to make his opening statement.

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)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I now invite members to discuss. I remind members participating remotely to use the raised hand feature and to cancel it when they have spoken. I advise the same to the witnesses. It is unusual for the committee to have so many people participating remotely, so if there is a question put and the witnesses feel that it is a question they wish to weigh in on, they might indicate using the...

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)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: There are a good number of questions there for the witnesses. I see Professor Millar has indicated first.

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)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank our witnesses for being here. It is very thought provoking to see this experiment play out in our neighbouring jurisdiction because we have been looking at means testing here. I am not sure how well our witnesses know the Irish social protection system but it is very hybridised between universal payments, social assistance payments and social insurance payments. We have these small...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (11 Jun 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Is the Deputy sure he does not want the gardens?

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (11 Jun 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: We are looking for the gardens.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (11 Jun 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Which amendment is this? I am sorry, I am trying to follow.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (11 Jun 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: It was.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (11 Jun 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Before I speak to amendments Nos. 113 and 357, I will lend a word of support to some of the arguments made by Deputy Matthews, especially in respect of transport infrastructure. If we are moving to a model of transport-oriented development, we need to understand that transport in a way that is much more flexible and sustainable than just car-orientated development, which is how many of our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Climate Action and Sustainable Development Education: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jun 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank Ms O'Connor for her opening statement. I have not properly examined the sustainability toolkit for schools. In a busy political life, I need to find a couple of hours to sit down and give it my undivided attention. It is a positive initiative. I acknowledge that the representatives from the Irish Second-Level Students' Union who appeared before the committee were quite positive...

Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 May 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach. I do not propose to hold all the long-suffering Members quite as long as that. I thank all the Members who have attended to make a contribution this evening. This is very much the graveyard shift, a Thursday evening before recess, and I know all Members would prefer to be out on doorsteps and making the case for future candidates in our local and...

Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 May 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I appreciate the time they have given to be here this evening. I have found the debate very constructive and interesting, and I am glad the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach found it so as well. I am glad there is, for the most part, a consensus developing around the idea that this could be a useful approach. The Minister spoke about the steps we, as a Government, have taken to move beyond...

Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 May 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." In doing so, I am moving that the Bill, entitled an Act to provide for the establishment of a body to be known in the Irish language as an Coimisiún um Ghlúnta sa Todhchaí or in the English language as the Commission for Future Generations for the purpose of reporting to the Government in relation to the establishment of an...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (30 May 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 82. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the recommendations outlined in a recent report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23626/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I focused on the biodiversity element in my first contribution. I think the outdoor sports equipment fund is excellent too. I would like to see an intergenerational focus. We see many active retirement groups using the outdoor exercise equipment. It is great to see that happening. The places I see it happen most successfully are where they are co-located with playground equipment. The...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: The Minister of State has sent out an extremely strong signal about equality of participation. Clubs will be very wise to listen carefully to what he is saying to ensure they can draw down the full funding available to them. Deputy Durkan referred to capacity within clubs. We all have helped to review application forms for sports clubs applying for funding. The difference is clear...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 11. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will report on the new fund for outdoor sport equipment, the participation nation outdoor fund, and the parallel fund for biodiversity measures at sports facilities, amuigh faoin spéir; how these funds will be administered by local sports partnerships; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24011/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: This question builds on my question in the previous grouping. It relates to two new streams of funding that are being made available for sports clubs. The first is the new fund for outdoor sports equipment, called the participation nation outdoor fund, which is very welcome. Given my political background, I am especially interested in the amuigh faoin spéir biodiversity measures now...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I do indeed know this area well. I recently called out to Tycor AFC, which is located just outside Waterford city. It is a big sporting complex, a lot of which is just green grass and playing pitches. The club is looking for a little help and support in terms of what can be done to make the place a little more wildlife friendly, apart from for the rabbits which keep digging up the playing...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 46. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on the latest round of the sports capital and equipment programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24012/24]