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Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: -----a complete about-turn from their position a number of months ago when they stated it was very important. The Government has consistently expressed its intention to file a declaration of intervention in this case. The Government previously confirmed to the House that its long-standing intention was to file this declaration after South Africa had filed its memorial. South Africa filed...

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Over the past year, we have witnessed the unfolding of a humanitarian catastrophe of staggering proportions in the Middle East. Israel's military operations continue in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon, with dire consequences for a civilian population caught in the violence. With the brutal attack by Hamas on 7 October last year, more than a year ago, over 100 hostages still remain...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I will certainly pass the comments of the Deputy to the Minister for Transport. The speed limit issue has been dealt with and the local authority and local councillor colleagues of the Deputy can engage with TII. An allocation of almost €30 million was provided to Donegal County Council for national roads in 2024. There are six major projects in the county, including Dungloe to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ionaid Oidhreachta (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The OPW is working with stakeholders to consider parking arrangements, which the Deputy mentioned, relating to both bicycles, buses and cars, and the horses and carriages. This is part of an ongoing process around the segregation of motor vehicles and other modes of transports.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ionaid Oidhreachta (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta. Aontaím leis. Rachaidh mé ag caint leis an Aire agus leis na hoifigigh in Oifig na n-Oibreacha Poiblí maidir leis an gcás atá déanta ag an Teachta Ó Cuív maidir le páirceáil. Tá sé ráite againn cheana go bhfuiltear ag obair le Comhairle Contae na Gaillimhe ina leith seo. Tá an...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ionaid Oidhreachta (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: -----sa chéad Dáil eile. Bhí go leor comhoibrithe déanta agam leis an Teachta Ó Cuív le 17 bliain anuas. Bhí mé ag rá leis inné nuair a bhí ag déanamh an teastas sóisearaigh, bhí a ainm ar an scrúdú cluastuisceana an t-am ar fad maidir leis na rudaí a bhí á rá aige sa Dáil. Is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: In September 2023, the Department of Transport published a speed limit review. This review made key recommendations that the default speed limit on national secondary roads should be reduced from 100 km/h to 80 km/h, on local roads from 80 km/h to 60 km/h and on roads in built-up areas from 50 km/h to 30 km/h. These changes were legislated for in the Road Traffic Act 2024, signed into law...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Business Supports (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I thank the Deputy very much. As I said, the reasons I have stated are the reasons the Minister has given. I will certainly forward the issues the Deputy raised directly to the Minister. He does recognise these issues. Any business that is having difficulty registering for the grant should certainly contact their local authority, which has the responsibility for administering this. On...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ionaid Oidhreachta (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Níl freagra agam as Gaeilge. Tá brón orm.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ionaid Oidhreachta (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Tuigim an Teachta ach níl an freagra atá agam i nGaeilge.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ionaid Oidhreachta (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Tá brón orm nach bhfuil an ráiteas atá agam trí Ghaeilge ach déanfaidh mé iarracht. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as an ábhar tábhachtach seo a ardú ar maidin. Tá an t-ionad cuairteora suite ar an taobh thiar d'Inis Mór sna hOileáin Árann. Tá aithne againn go léir air. Is é sin an pointe rochtana...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ionaid Oidhreachta (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: A new interpretive exhibition will be there in the visitor centre exhibition space. There will be improved external signage and interpretation at the visitor centre, a redesigned reception and ticketing zone and improved staff welfare and accommodation facilities. As the Deputy mentioned, staff are very important. There will be improved visitor movement and circulation through the centre...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Business Supports (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as an ábhar seo a ardú ar maidin. As Deputy Stanton is aware, the power up grant scheme was announced in the budget to deliver a grant of €4,000 to eligible businesses right around the country. The scheme follows the success of the increased cost of business, ICOB, scheme which has paid out more than €244 million to 75,000...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: On Monday, 4 November, Minister Martin and I announced the second round of funding allocations under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). This follows the first LSSIF round of allocations announced in January 2020. The total amount of grants awarded under this round is €173 million, benefiting 35 individual projects. With this announcement, the cumulative investment from...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: On Monday last, 4 November, Minister Martin and I announced the second round of funding allocations under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). This follows the first LSSIF round of allocations announced in January 2020. The total amount of grants awarded in round 2 is €173 million, benefiting 35 individual projects. With this announcement, the cumulative investment...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: On Monday, 4 November, Minister Martin and I announced the second round of funding allocations under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). This follows the first LSSIF round of allocations announced in January 2020. The total amount of grants awarded is €173 million, benefiting 35 individual projects. With this announcement, the cumulative investment from the Large Scale...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: On 25 September, Minister Martin and I announced €230 million in grants for sports clubs and facilities under phase 2 of the Community Sport Facilities Fund (formerly the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme). Over a quarter of a billion euro has been allocated to community sports clubs and facilities in 2024, taking account of the earlier equipment-only allocation of €26...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Events (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The Government continues to support the hosting of major sports events in Ireland and to explore further hosting opportunities. This is evidenced by the Government’s support for events such as the annual US College Football Classic since 2022, the hosting of the UEFA Europa League Final in 2024, the Ryder Cup in 2027 in Limerick and the EURO 2028 football championships. The new...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire, an Teachta Martin. Gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis an gcoiste as an deis a thabhairt dom plé a dhéanamh ar thionchar an Mheastacháin Fhorlíontach theicniúil don chlár spóirt. Budget 2025 was a significant moment for Irish sport. Two years ahead of schedule, the Government doubled funding for sport compared to 2018...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I thank the Deputy for the kind comments, not just today but always. It is very encouraging. The velodrome is about to go to tender. It is hoped that the tender will be awarded in quarter 2 next year. It will be published on etenders.gov.ie very soon. The go-ahead was given by the Government during the summer. I am also very glad that the project in Limerick got the go-ahead under the...