Results 61-80 of 807 for speaker:Cormac Devlin in 'Dáil debates'

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (12 Oct 2023)

Cormac Devlin: Of Hamas.

Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (5 Oct 2023)

Cormac Devlin: I welcome the opportunity to examine the Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds, and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023. Since Russia’s illegal invasion and brutal war on Ukraine escalated in February 2022, which began in 2014, the international community has come together in solidarity to support the people of Ukraine. This legislation will formalise...

Children's Health Ireland - Patient safety concerns and reviews in paediatric orthopaedic surgical services: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Sep 2023)

Cormac Devlin: I appreciate being given time to contribute on this very important yet distributing situation at Temple Street. At the outset, I offer my condolences to the family and parents of Dollceanna Carter and all those affected. This issue is causing great anxiety for many patients and families who have used the services of Temple Street. It has caused significant public disquiet and has the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Telecommunications Infrastructure (20 Jun 2023)

Cormac Devlin: 71. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his intentions with regard to international co-operation in the context of maritime security and protecting subsea cables; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28293/23]

Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2023)

Cormac Devlin: I welcome the opportunity to examine the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023. The objective of this Bill is to protect children from tobacco and nicotine inhaling products. The Bill will introduce a regulatory framework for the retail sale of tobacco and nicotine inhaling products by introducing a licensing system and further restrictions on the sale of these...

Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: Like colleagues, I welcome the opportunity to examine the Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023. As has been noted by colleagues in the House, this is a largely technical Bill brought forward in response to the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in McFarlane v. Ireland, where the applicant took a case on the basis of a delay to legal proceedings in a reasonable time. Having an...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Schemes (18 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the Minister for that reply. He mentioned the rents for cost rental and it is a very attractive prospect for many people. For instance, I have been contacted by a number of individuals who are at the higher end of the social housing threshold. They are eligible for social housing support but they are really keen on the cost-rental model. Can flexibility be given to the local...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Schemes (18 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the Minister for all that information. In particular, he mentioned the first home scheme. I am aware of constituents coming to my office regarding the various new schemes, including, first home and help-to-buy. All those initiatives that have been reformed over the past while are helping. Returning to the original point on the cost rental, it is very welcome and necessary that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Schemes (18 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: 82. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government how he is financing the construction of affordable apartments under cost rental; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23641/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Schemes (18 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: This question concerns affordable cost rental. The matter of affordable housing was raised, as has cost rental in its own right. As the Minister will be aware, in my constituency of Dún Laoghaire, ground has finally been broken and progress made at Shanganagh Castle, which comprises nearly 600 units, and 42 units are under construction in Loughlinstown, to name but a few. However,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: I was one of the people welcoming the publication of the report, because it was eagerly awaited by all Members of the House. The Association of Retired Commissioned Officers, ARCO, while welcoming the establishment of the external oversight body, has expressed concern about the imbalance of the defence representation in its membership. ARCO says the inclusion of a civilian defence official...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: 7. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for a report on the work of the external oversight body for the Defence Forces; if membership is being expanded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22686/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: I have raised this issue on a number of occasions. I ask the Minister for a report on the work of the external oversight body for the Defence Forces and whether membership is being expanded. As he will be aware, following his meeting with the Women of Honour group, among others, there have been calls for that.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the Minister. I want to acknowledge his swift action and engagement since the publication of the 13 recommendations, as well as his recent engagement with various groups. He will be aware of the opposition of the Women of Honour group and others to the IRG report recommendation that membership of the external oversight body of the Defence Forces should include the Secretary General...

Organised Crime: Statements (20 Apr 2023)

Cormac Devlin: I welcome the opportunity to examine the progress in tackling organised crime in this State. I am acutely conscious of the devastating impact that illegal drugs, the drug trade, drug dealing and related criminal activity have on communities across the country, particularly in the capital, Dublin. It should be noted that, by international comparison, Ireland has a relatively small...

Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Cormac Devlin: I welcome the opportunity to examine the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023. Fianna Fáil supports this Bill, which is required in order to transpose Directive (EU) 2020/1828 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2020 on representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers. The...

Courts Bill 2023: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Cormac Devlin: I welcome the opportunity to examine the Courts Bill 2023. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, and his officials for their ongoing work on this important and technical legislation. I also acknowledge the Minister of State's presence throughout this Stage of the Bill. At the heart of this Bill is the objective of improving access to justice for all citizens by ensuring the...

Estimates for Public Services 2023: Message from Select Committee (19 Apr 2023)

Cormac Devlin: The Select Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the following further Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2023: Vote 38 - Health.

Report of the Independent Review Group on Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Cormac Devlin: I welcome the publication of the report of the independent review group into the Defence Forces. I am grateful for the opportunity to examine its findings. This watershed report makes for stark reading and raises the most profound issues in our Defence Forces. While the report correctly acknowledges the high regard in which the Defence Forces are held, as has been acknowledged throughout...

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Cabinet Committees (29 Mar 2023)

Cormac Devlin: We are going to move to Questions Nos. 17 to 22, inclusive.