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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (20 Feb 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: I thank the Minister of State. People in the area west of Macroom and the communities there feel they have been very patient in waiting on the NBI roll-out - maybe too patient. We were provided last year with data suggesting that the surveys were to be completed last summer and last September in those particular areas. The online monitor suggests that it has not started yet in the Carraig...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (20 Feb 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: I recognise that you have to start somewhere and finish somewhere and that some communities will be served faster than others. However, as I mentioned earlier, we feel we have been very patient in our communities. There is also one on the Minister of State's own doorstep which appears to be toward the latter part of the roll-out. We are sick of waiting. We are sick of it at this stage....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artificial Intelligence (20 Feb 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: 12. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for the up-to-date position on the implementation of the new AI strategy; whether this new AI strategy will reflect the fast moving pace of AI technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6757/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artificial Intelligence (20 Feb 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: Ar an gcéad dul síos, déanaim comhghairdeas leis an Aire Stáit. Many congratulations to the Minister of State on her appointment. I am delighted for her and wish her every success with the new role. AI is very much part of the present and future and the programme for Government commits to upgrading the national digital strategy to take into account the situation around...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artificial Intelligence (20 Feb 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: I thank the Minister of State. Very often a whole swathe of concerns is expressed by people in the context of the debate around AI. These include from an ethical point of view, climate change concerns and a whole broad range. Equally, though, there is excitement regarding the opportunities existing here. One area I would like to focus on is ensuring another generation is empowered and in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artificial Intelligence (20 Feb 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: The debate last night was very useful and a huge range of topics were discussed. One area I would like to focus on is the AI advisory council established last month with a view to providing independent expert advice to the Government. Can the Minister of State give an outline concerning the advisory council, how often its members have met and who they are meeting with? I ask this to get a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Policy (20 Feb 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: I congratulate the Minister and Ministers of State on their appointments and wish them every success in the new roles. I will focus on the availability of land in Cork and the opportunity to develop enterprise there. Will the Minister outline the discussions between the council, the Department and the IDA to ensure there are adequate opportunities, land and sites available for growing...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Policy (20 Feb 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: It sounds like there is a great deal of background work going on. I will focus on one sector of enterprise. Cork County Council has had successful sites in which it supported smaller enterprises: Macroom E, for example, and a number of others across the county. As these smaller enterprises grow, they need additional space to expand. Enterprise Ireland and IDA's focus is international and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Policy (20 Feb 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: Tá sé fíorthábhachtach go ndíreofaí isteach ar riachtanaisí phobal na Gaeltachta agus comhlachtaí Údarás na Gaeltachta chomh maith. Tá an cheist cheannann chéanna le réiteach. Tá an t-údarás dírithe ar Gteic units i mBaile Bhuirne, i gColáiste Iosagáin agus mar shampla, i mBéal Átha an...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (20 Feb 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: 57. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to consider a support scheme for SME’s that did not qualify under the Power Up Grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6756/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (20 Feb 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: 101. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for the up-to-date position on provision of deposit return scheme machines at all civic amenity sites nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6759/25]

Committee on Subsidiarity (European Union Legislative Scrutiny): Election of Cathaoirleach (19 Feb 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: I second that.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (18 Feb 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: 170. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to advance planning guidelines for biogas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6352/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Feb 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: 194. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the up-to-date position on Transport for Ireland's roll out in Cork and in particular the bus service routes 233, 257 and 240; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5536/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (18 Feb 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: 327. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the up-to-date position on the planning and implementation of the revised school transport scheme for 2025-2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5609/25]

Road Safety: Statements (13 Feb 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle. Ar an gcéad dul síos ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil le gach éinne a chabhraigh liom le linn an feachtas toghacháin ag deireadh na bliana as ucht na slite a bhíodar páirteach ann, idir mo chairde agus mo theaghlach ach go háirithe. Míle buíochas leo. Is mór an onóir a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Credits (13 Feb 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach. Since its inception two years ago, the rent tax credit has provided significant assistance to people who are renting. Can the Minister give an indication on the take-up of that credit, particularly with regard to County Kildare, and also County Cork if he has those data available? As the rent tax credit was recently increased at...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Credits (13 Feb 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: I appreciate that the Cork figures may not be as readily to hand. I look forward to reviewing them later. The credit has been a real support for many people who are renting and it is easing some of the burden. We have included in the programme for Government that there would be further improvement on the credit. I am trying to get an understanding on any engagement or discussions the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Credits (13 Feb 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: Is mór an cabhair é an faoiseamh cánach dóibh siúd atá ag tógáil áit chónaithe ar cíos. Tá sé mar chuid den chlár Rialtais amach romhainn go gcuirfí leis seo agus go gcuirfí breis cabhrach ar fáil do dhaoine. An bhféadfadh an tAire insint dúinn cén plean nó comhrá a bhí aige go...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Schemes (13 Feb 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: 36. To ask the Minister for Finance for the up-to-date position on a replacement scheme for the disabled driver's scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5070/25]