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Maximising Artificial Intelligence: Statements (19 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: Honourable Members of Dáil Eireann, we stand at the dawn of a transformative age, one driven by the power of artificial intelligence. In business, AI offers unparalleled potential to boost productivity, streamline operations and foster innovation. Our economy can harness AI to enhance sectors like manufacturing, healthcare and finance, positioning Ireland as a global leader in...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle. Agus Seachtain na Gaeilge ar siúl go luath i gceann coicíse, bhí mé ag smaoineamh faoi conas a chothaítear níos mó Gaeilge a úsáid, go mór mór i measc na nÉireannach nua. I ndáiríre, tá fadhb againn. Léiríonn figiúirí ón Roinn Oideachais go...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Taoiseach. Tá a fhios agam go bhfuil caighdeán Gaeilge an-mhaith sna gnáthscoileanna freisin agus go bhfuil na hÉireannaigh nua ag lorg áiteanna chun an Ghaeilge a labhairt an t-am ar fad freisin. Tá a fhios agam sin. Is mór is cuimhin liom nuair a bhí mé i mo mhéara ar Chomhairle Contae Átha Cliath...

Housing Crisis: Motion [Private Members] (19 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: It is good to have the opportunity to speak on housing again so soon. I welcome the motion from my Social Democrats colleagues. Looking at the Government amendment, I would vote against it but I will put on the record that I am participating in a pairing arrangement today and so will not be voting. However, I will speak in support of the motion. It is very important to emphasise a couple...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (19 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 137. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there are plans to introduce new legislation to further recognise and support homemakers in relation to non-contributory pension schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6610/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (19 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 192. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are plans to offer grants and subsidies to the small and medium childcare and early-years education providers within Dublin mid-west; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6611/25]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (18 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: These checks are crucial for the early identification of any developmental concerns, allowing for timely interventions. and they can significantly enhance or basically curse a child's prospects in the future if it is not looked at. Parents are understandably concerned about the need to have their children assessed in a timely manner, and it cannot be done privately. Maybe that needs to be...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (18 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: Here is a quote for the Minister of State: Every child gets free health and development checks from 0 to 5 years. This is to make sure they are healthy and developing normally. Checks will happen with a healthcare professional, for example your public health nurse (PHN), GP practice nurse or GP. They will normally happen at home or at your local health centre. You can use these visits...

Provision of Special Education: Motion [Private Members] (18 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: As I look around the Chamber, I see the busts of those involved in the 1916 Rising. The Proclamation of the Irish Republic resolved to cherish all children of the nation equally. This has been used before many times. It can almost become cliched at times, but it must be stated that in the area of special education, we are not cherishing children equally. Article 24 of the UN Convention on...

Mental Health: Statements (18 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: Why is it that despite investment, we seem to be, at best, running to stand still in respect of our mental health services? There are many things to cover, but I will focus on some of the matters that are getting worse despite a record allocation of €1.48 billion in budget 2024. Of particular concern to me and my constituents, and the topic I wish to concentrate on in my brief...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 324. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the ongoing delay in the construction process on the proposed extension for a school (details supplied), despite obtaining the letter of intent mid-2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5599/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 325. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for a realistic timescale for when the proposed extension of a school (details supplied) will be completed following the obtained letter of intent mid-2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5600/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (18 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 566. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans to ensure that concurrent sentencing does not apply where a loss of life has occurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6145/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (18 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 567. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans to enact stricter sentencing in cases involving violent attacks upon women in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6146/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (18 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 524. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the continuous rejection of the citizenship application of a person (details supplied) since 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5574/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (18 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 525. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason his Department has refused to reply to emails and provide updates to on the citizenship application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5575/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (18 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 526. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the Single Person Committee has yet to appeal the verdict of the citizenship application of a person (details supplied) despite its being received on 3 August 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5576/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (18 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 527. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are any planned legislative changes to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994, for increased or harsher sentencing for re-offenders of violent crimes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5577/25]

Road Safety: Statements (13 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: The Road Safety Act was a progressive piece of legislation and I commend those involved in its implementation. The legislation, which I broadly welcome, targets three main areas namely mandatory drug testing at the scene of serious collisions; penalty points and some movement around speed limits. It is not a universally well received piece of legislation but we must look first and foremost...

Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (12 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: I have one minute and 30 seconds to speak. I actually supported curtailing this debate because it was all done and dusted when the Government was announced. There is a simple sentence that describes this ministerial appointment splurge. It is "The Late Late Show", with one for everyone in the audience. That is what it seems like. I can take on board that we have additional tasks and we...