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Apology to Shane O'Farrell and his Family: Statements (27 May 2025)

Cormac Devlin: I begin by welcoming the apology offered by the Minister for Justice, Deputy Jim O’Callaghan, to the family of Shane O’Farrell. It is a necessary and appropriate step, an acknowledgement of the profound and preventable failures that led to Shane’s death and of the deep hurt and sense of injustice his family have carried for over a decade. I echo the apology and send my...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (27 May 2025)

Cormac Devlin: Apologies have been received from Mr. John Finucane MP and Ms Sorcha Eastwood MP, who may join us online in a few minutes. We have also received apologies from Ms Pat Cullen MP and Mr. Cathal Mallaghan MP. We have some housekeeping matters. In accordance with Standing Orders, I make the following declaration: I do solemnly declare that I will duly and faithfully, and to the best of my...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (27 May 2025)

Cormac Devlin: Thank you.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (27 May 2025)

Cormac Devlin: Yes, let us hope that continues.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (27 May 2025)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the Deputy. I acknowledge his role and time on the committee. I welcome him back to another term. I thank all the members for their kind wishes and, more important, their suggestions. I ask each and every one of them to harness these ideas and put them forward for a work programme. Given everything that has been mentioned, this will certainly be a busy committee. The work...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (27 May 2025)

Cormac Devlin: 218. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider amending the Revenue rules governing approved retirement funds (ARFs) to permit holders of small ARFs valued under €200,000 to top up the fund's cash balance solely for the purpose of meeting trustee liquidity requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27664/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (27 May 2025)

Cormac Devlin: 437. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he has engaged with the Minister for Finance and the Revenue Commissioners on the regulatory impact of trustee liquidations on small pension approved retirement fund holders; if he will support the establishment of a fallback mechanism for affected pensioners to avoid hardship or disruption to income; and if he will make...

Biodiversity Week: Statements (21 May 2025)

Cormac Devlin: I join my colleague in formally congratulating the Minister of State, Deputy O'Sullivan, on his new portfolio. Deputy Crowe failed to mention the waterways to which the Minister of State takes in his spare time. Biodiversity Week gives us a moment to reflect not only on the wonder of Ireland's natural heritage but also on the scale of the challenge we face in restoring and protecting it....

Assessment of Need: Statements (20 May 2025)

Cormac Devlin: At the outset, I welcome this debate and thank colleagues across the House for their contributions. It is clear we are united by a common concern for children with additional needs and their families, who deserve timely assessments and tailored supports. Far too many people are waiting far too long. No one here today can ignore the facts. There are over 15,290 overdue assessments, a...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Business of Select Committee (20 May 2025)

Cormac Devlin: I wish congratulations to the Cathaoirleach on his appointment as Chair. Like colleagues, I look forward to working with him over the coming term. I have not been on this committee previously and it is a great privilege to serve on it with colleagues. I hope that we can work in a collaborative fashion. It is an important role. Like colleagues, I wish my constituency colleague, Deputy...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (15 May 2025)

Cormac Devlin: 7. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to introduce a new voids programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24659/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (15 May 2025)

Cormac Devlin: 110. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans for a new, comprehensive starter home programme across the public, private and approved housing body sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24658/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Office of Public Works (15 May 2025)

Cormac Devlin: 195. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the history and current status of a building (details supplied); if the company with an existing lease will be contacted with a view to including it in its curtilage and use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25073/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 May 2025)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. I look forward to chairing the Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. The committee will begin its work shortly and I look forward to working with the Taoiseach and with colleagues from across the House in advancing the spirit and the commitments of the agreement. Will the Taoiseach elaborate on how the Cabinet committee is...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 May 2025)

Cormac Devlin: 23. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Northern Ireland will meet next. [22201/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (13 May 2025)

Cormac Devlin: 151. To ask the Minister for Health the proposals in place to ensure separate access to acute emergency care for patients with mental health issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24137/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (13 May 2025)

Cormac Devlin: 187. To ask the Minister for Health when she expects the current lung cancer screening pilot to be evaluated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24136/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (13 May 2025)

Cormac Devlin: 573. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an issue regarding an acting-up allowance can be examined (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23556/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (13 May 2025)

Cormac Devlin: 572. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will review the rules surrounding the retention of acting-up allowances for teachers who have served in acting deputy principal roles for more than five years, particularly in cases where the teacher covered for a colleague on a career break; if she will address the apparent discrepancy in treatment compared to those covering...