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Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (18 Dec 2024)

Simon Harris: They just think you should do three.

Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Ceann Comhairle a Thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Ceann Comhairle (18 Dec 2024)

Simon Harris: Thank you very much, a Cheann Comhairle. I will start by congratulating you on your election. It is a great honour to serve as Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann, as the Speaker of our Parliament and as custodian of this House. I know you will serve with diligence, impartiality and decency. I think we know you are from Wexford from those opening contributions, and I know that is...

Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Ceann Comhairle a Thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Ceann Comhairle (18 Dec 2024)

Simon Harris: It is not lost on any of us that Deputy Murphy makes history today by becoming the first female Ceann Comhairle. That is a long-awaited milestone moment in Irish politics. I sincerely wish you all the best as you discharge your duties. Colleagues, as we gather here today, I want to pay tribute to each of you for securing the support of your families, friends, neighbours and constituents...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter and I will ask the Minister for further and higher education to look specifically into that issue she raised. I take the importance that she made of the particular issue around the Gaeltacht and supporting the Irish language and Irish language guidelines as well. The Deputy and I had these exchanges before in my last role but I believe where we...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy. It was an interesting point he made because we all share, across the political divide in here, an understanding of the value of the sorts of projects that he mentioned. I argue that we have put a lot of support in in recent years but the points the Deputy made are valid, and I will certainly ask the Department to consider them in advance of any new government coming to...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. The honest answer is that I am not aware but I will certainly find out for her today. Often in this House, I come across scenarios where posts are funded but recruitment campaigns have yet to find a suitable candidate. I do not know whether that is the case in this regard but I will certainly inquire. We have provided very significant...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. I will certainly bring this to the attention of the Minister for Health, and most particularly ask that it is brought to the attention of the clinical lead in this area, Mr. David Moore. I will try to connect the family through that way and see if the points the Deputy has made can be addressed.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: I would expect it no other way from the Deputy, and I will certainly do that. His contribution to this House, and the way he goes about his business, personifies the best of politics and public service.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: I wish the Deputy all the very best and I hope we may see another Deputy Stanton in here in the not-too-distant future.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: I agree.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: We are more optimistic in the dying days. I thank the Deputy for raising an important issue affecting his constituents, namely the diet supplement for people on special diets, including coeliacs. I am not across the detail but I will raise the matter directly with the relevant Minister, Deputy Humphreys, today and ask her to revert to the Deputy.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue and, indeed, acknowledging that we have seen an expansion of several services in Monaghan hospital. I take seriously the issue he has raised because the hospital does have an important role to play in the overall delivery of health services in the region. I have been in it myself and I will raise directly with the HSE and the Minister for Health the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy. That was an important, timely and seasonal reminder. I was in a number of pharmacies over the past couple of weeks and saw that some were participating in the roll-out of the vaccination programme, along with GPs, health clinics and the like, and in reaching to a number of services. That is really important. The more people who get vaccinated in advance of the flu...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: That is very gracious. Just in case I do not get an opportunity to do so in the future – I may or may not – may I wish everybody who is retiring from this House before the next election, of all political parties, the very best? I believe politics is a noble service and everybody, of all political persuasions, comes here with the intention of doing good for their community and...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy. The Government has invested historic amounts to support the post office network, including an allocation of €30 million, but I do take the point the Deputy has raised regarding issues in his constituency and I will ask the relevant Minister to contact the chief executive of An Post on these specific matters.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: It is an all-Wicklow shootout. I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. I am pleased the issue was resolved for Blessington. I am aware of the issue related to Newtown football club and I will work with the Deputy on the matter. I am aware that the club’s appeal is being considered and I will link with her on it.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: It is my outreach.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: As I said, the tie is more outreach, maybe, to others in this House rather than anything to do with America. I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue and I thank the new REO for HSE mid-west, Sandra Broderick, for the very good work I believe she is doing in that region, often in a pressurised environment, but also for the constructive suggestions she is putting forward as...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: Because the Social Democrats' amendments do not understand some of the points the Housing Commission makes. We need a diversity as regards investment when it comes to housing, and this Government has taken a number of steps, including-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Nov 2024)

Simon Harris: The Deputy asked me a question; I am just trying to give him my answer. He can like it or not but I am just giving it to him. My answer is as follows: we have taken a number of measures when it comes to protecting homes and newly built homes, including on stamp duty and as regards planning permissions. We also need private investment, though, and rental properties, and we need to look at a...