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Science Week: Statements (16 Nov 2023)

Gary Gannon: I thank Deputy Denis Naughten and the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins, for giving us the opportunity to speak on this topic as we celebrate Science Week 2023. This occasion provides us with an invaluable opportunity to recognise the importance of STEM in our society and to reflect on the progress we have made in these fields. I have spoken at length over the years about the power of...

Imposing Sanctions on Israel: Motion [Private Members] (15 Nov 2023)

Gary Gannon: I expect it to be a running theme in this debate, but I cannot step away from the fact that yesterday, a person occupying the seat that is reserved for the Head of the Irish Government gave his view – I believe his honest view – and one in accordance with the World Heath Organization, that Israel as a state is “blinded by rage” and is “waging a war on...

Escalation of Violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Nov 2023)

Gary Gannon: I thank Sinn Féin for tabling the motion. I will try to focus my comments solely on referral to the ICC. Israel's illegal actions against the Palestinian people were referred to the ICC prosecutor in 2014. An investigation was opened in 2021 but, it is fair to say, it has stagnated. As the situation has progressed and become an horrific reality beyond comprehension we have an urgent...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (8 Nov 2023)

Gary Gannon: The reports of the last European Council meeting emphasised three points above all else, namely, the condemnation of Hamas in the strongest possible terms, the recognition of Israel's right to defend itself in line with international law and a call on Hamas to immediately release all hostages without no preconditions. These findings taken on their own seem fair. Hamas should be condemned...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Nov 2023)

Gary Gannon: I will also return to the issue of Gaza. My party leader has asked that, as a consequence of the horror being inflicted on the Palestinian people and people in Gaza following the October massacre inflicted on the people of Israel by Hamas, the Taoiseach would use his leverage at EU level to look at Horizon Europe funding and human rights clauses in EU trade agreements. We ask him to use...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Nov 2023)

Gary Gannon: On the same issue, we desperately need, not only a debate but questions and answers on the teacher vacancy catastrophe that is going on in schools the length and breadth of this country. I am concerned about where the priorities of this Government are. I read that there is a memorandum going to Cabinet discouraging parents from buying smartphones for their children in primary school. We do...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (7 Nov 2023)

Gary Gannon: 37. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he considers the €25 increase in the foster carer's payment announced in budget 2024, after a period of 14 years of no increases, to be reasonable, given inflation rates during that period, and the continuous decrease in the number of foster carers year after year. [46364/23]

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (25 Oct 2023)

Gary Gannon: The Taoiseach has just left. Had he not, the question I would have posed to him pertains to his response on Leaders' Questions yesterday, when he was asked about EU Council statements and whether there would be a demand for a common approach calling for an outright ceasefire. He responded that we needed to be cognisant of and sensitive to historical perspectives of other EU countries,...

Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (25 Oct 2023)

Gary Gannon: I begin by thanking Deputy Connolly and the Independent Group for bringing forward this motion. It is hugely timely and appropriate that we discuss Ireland's position in the world now despite what the Tánaiste said in his comments earlier today. Last week, I began my contribution to the statements on the conflict that has been raging in the Middle East, with an expression that feels...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (25 Oct 2023)

Gary Gannon: 141. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide a breakdown of the awards of study visas, by country of origin of awardees, since the beginning of 2022, in tabular form. [46812/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (24 Oct 2023)

Gary Gannon: 59. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason lone parents working on CE schemes are excluded from receiving the €400 cost of living payment, given the scheme’s proven track record of helping people who are long-term unemployed and disadvantaged to get back to work by offering part-time and temporary placements in jobs based within their local...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Budget 2024 (24 Oct 2023)

Gary Gannon: 96. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason the qualified child payment only saw an increase of €2 in Budget 2023 and €4 in Budget 2024, despite the ESRI repeatedly pointing out that substantially increasing the payment has the potential to make significant reductions in child poverty. [46361/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Data (24 Oct 2023)

Gary Gannon: 97. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number and percentage of lone parents in receipt of the working family payment from the beginning of 2018 until the end of 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46363/23]

Capital Support for Sports Facilities: Statements (19 Oct 2023)

Gary Gannon: I will certainly endeavour to mention every sports club in Dublin Central and the incredible work they do. As we talk about the sports capital grant, we should begin by acknowledging that the Minister of State is a very accessible one in terms of making himself available to local sports teams, so I thank him for that. In respect of facilities, a lot of our grassroots clubs, and in particular...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Vacant Properties (19 Oct 2023)

Gary Gannon: 44. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to outline any plans her Department has to repurpose vacant and or derelict commercial sites as creative spaces for artists. [45742/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Projects (19 Oct 2023)

Gary Gannon: 70. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to list any initiatives, projects and developments planned by her Department for Dublin's north inner city due to begin in 2024. [45743/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Budget 2024 (19 Oct 2023)

Gary Gannon: 71. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to outline how the additional €10 million provided for overseas marketing of Ireland as a holiday destination in Budget 2024 will be spent. [45744/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Staff (19 Oct 2023)

Gary Gannon: 106. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the justification for only raising PhD stipends to a meagre €22,000 per annum, when an independent national review of State support for PhD researchers last May recommended a figure of €25,000 per annum. [45748/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (19 Oct 2023)

Gary Gannon: 114. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the action his Department is undertaking to tackle student accommodation shortages. [45747/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Costs (19 Oct 2023)

Gary Gannon: 133. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason why the €1,000 reduction in student contribution fees in Budget 2024 has been deemed a once off measure by his Department. [45746/23]