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Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion and I thank the Social Democrats for bringing it forward. It is timely, given what we saw on television in the past couple of days regarding the FAI, ladies soccer and all that goes with that. It is time to put things in place, educate people and ensure we have a proper society where everybody is...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: 66. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will amend the flat-rate farmer’s refund order section 5.3 outdoor water trough systems to include plastic troughs which are not allowable under the order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30253/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: 144. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the options local authorities have in implementing Part V planning in terms of accepting payment in lieu of houses and accepting houses in another location which would be more beneficial to the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30249/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: 301. To ask the Minister for Health the number of beds now occupied in a nursing unit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30250/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: 302. To ask the Minister for Health when the day centre will be operational in a nursing unit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30251/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: 303. To ask the Minister for Health the number of beds now occupied in a nursing unit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30252/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Summer Economic Statement (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: We all agree with that. May he rest in peace.

Inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: Is the motion agreed to?

Inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: On what basis is it not being agreed to?

Inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: Will the Deputies who are in favour say "Tá"?

Inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: Will those against say "Níl"?

Inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: So, the Deputy is for it and against it.

Inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: The vote on this motion will be deferred until tomorrow evening.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Summer Economic Statement (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: Before she deals with her question, Deputy Conway-Walsh would like to say something.

Inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: Before I call Deputy Danny Healy-Rae, it is important-----

Inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: -----that if people make accusations of wrongdoing or lawbreaking, they understand that the people they make them against are not here to defend themselves. Be careful what you say.

Inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: Only one person to speak at a time. When people get their chance to speak, they can make a retort to what has been said.

Inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: Go easy on your-----

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2024: Second Stage (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill, and it needs to be implemented as quickly as possible. Education is fundamental to the future of our country. Students going to college should have a good experience, and that includes safe and good accommodation at a reasonable price. This has not been the case in many instances in the past. Now we have a situation where some landlords and...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Seán Canney: I will raise the issue of succession plans for family businesses. The Finance Act 2023 made changes to capital gains tax for small indigenous businesses with assets valued at more than €10 million. I have been contacted by many businesspeople in my constituency who run generational businesses. If these measures are brought in, businesses will either regress or be sold off to...