Results 81-100 of 2,635 for speaker:Thomas Pringle in 'Dáil debates'

Increased Fossil Fuel Divestment: Motion [Private Members] (13 Dec 2023)

Thomas Pringle: I move: That Dáil Éireann: acknowledges that: — the Fossil Fuel Divestment Act 2018 is something that Ireland should remain proud of in its capacity of setting a global standard; — the purpose of the Act was to mandate the movement of financial investments by the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) away from fossil fuels, thus encouraging continued future...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Thomas Pringle: With all due respect to the Minister of State, I do not believe that last part was relevant at all to the question I asked. My question was on Troubles-related incidents but the Minister of State has outlined ongoing investigations taking place now, as far as I can make out. It is important to acknowledge that Troubles-related incidents and murders have taken place that should continue to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Thomas Pringle: 43. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality how the priorities and performance targets (including consultation with the Garda Commissioner) pursuant to section 20 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 are reviewed and revised, particularly concerning cold case investigations of unsolved murders related to the Troubles; how co-operation with UK law enforcement...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Thomas Pringle: This question relates to how the Garda pursues unsolved Troubles-related crimes, such as murders, in the South and what co-operation it has with the PSNI or the British state regarding the sharing of information that might be relevant to those crimes.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Thomas Pringle: The Minister of State referenced cases that remain open. What active investigations are taking place in that regard? Will the Minister of State outline what steps have been taken to keep victims and family members informed about what is happening with those cases? That is vitally important. The Minister of State also said that no formal processes or formal requests have been made for...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2023)

Thomas Pringle: A recent statement from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland regarding the mortgageability of homes remediated under the flawed defective blocks scheme says assurances regarding the future mortgageability of properties remediated under the grants scheme cannot be given by the banking sector alone, that future mortageability is dependent on the sign-off and certification by others of...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Dec 2023)

Thomas Pringle: What continues to come out in relation to this Bill is that it is rushed and maybe deliberately complicated. We are hearing now that the explanatory memorandum does not even comply with the Bill, which is shocking for the House here, because it is disrespectful to put forward a Bill of this nature to the House for consideration. Many Members are not members of the housing committee and...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Dec 2023)

Thomas Pringle: He made no order.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Dec 2023)

Thomas Pringle: I wrote to the Minister for Transport on Wednesday, 8 November, asking for members of the Opposition to be briefed on the detail of the exemptions being granted under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order. Over two weeks later, having not received even an acknowledgment from the Minister, I put down a parliamentary question to see if it would...

Immigration: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Thomas Pringle: It is clear to me that this motion has malicious intentions. I see no other purpose in it than to stir up hate and division in this country, a shameful and reprehensible pursuit that the Rural Independent Group has been engaging in for a while. It has gone on far too long and needs to be called out. I highlight the fact that there is a racist element of this motion. The first two lines...

Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children on Direct Provision: Motion (30 Nov 2023)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the Minister for his contribution and his wrap up. One would be mistaken for thinking what the Minister is saying sounds good but the practise and the reality on the ground is what will test it and what will show what is actually happening in relation to it. There is nobody that knows exactly what is happening like the Ombudsman's office does and the Department should be...

Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children on Direct Provision: Motion (30 Nov 2023)

Thomas Pringle: I move: That Dáil Éireann shall take note of the Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children entitled "Safety and Welfare of Children in Direct Provision", copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 16th October, 2023. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to lead out on this important debate, and the Business Committee for taking a positive...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Nov 2023)

Thomas Pringle: There is a growing demand for healthcare services in this country and a severe shortage of primary care providers in many areas. There is no doubt that community paramedics bridge this gap, providing a vital service in communities across Ireland. A recent study by the National Ambulance Service has shown that 55.6% of patients responded to by community paramedics were discharged to an...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Nov 2023)

Thomas Pringle: It still has not happened.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Nov 2023)

Thomas Pringle: Due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and the significant crash in crab prices, shellfish producers are currently left in an unprofitable position with greatly reduced turnovers. Live markets are under severe pressure from the extra product that is being funnelled into them to try to compensate for the problems with the cooked crab market. The inshore sector desperately needs financial...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Thomas Pringle: I send my well wishes to the teacher and child who were injured last week. I express my condemnation of the riots that happened last Thursday. Over the past year, we have seen far-right demonstrations at libraries, East Wall, a violent attack on the makeshift refugee camp on Sandwith Street and the protest outside the Dáil in September. It is disingenuous for the Government to suggest...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2023)

Thomas Pringle: On the planning and economic development Bill, will the Taoiseach clarify whether there will be a guillotine? Will all Members who want to contribute to the debate be given enough time to do so?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2023)

Thomas Pringle: Due to the presence of defective blocks many homes across Donegal and the country are deemed to be not mortgageable. It is extremely disappointing the Government has not addressed this in the enhanced defective concrete block grant scheme and it has left families with much uncertainty and insecurity. Homes should be regarded as normal for lending purposes once remediation work has been...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2023)

Thomas Pringle: But they are not.

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy Report: Statements (22 Nov 2023)

Thomas Pringle: Before I start, I want to be totally dissociated from any of the comments previously made in the Chamber. I think it was an absolute disgrace. I want to make that clear before I go on. I am thankful for the opportunity to speak on the report of the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy. It is no secret that-----