Results 101-120 of 911 for speaker:Brian Leddin in 'Dáil debates'

Comóradh Sheachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (9 Mar 2023)

Brian Leddin: Cosúil leis an Teachta Gannon, I find it very difficult to make my contribution as Gaeilge but we will persist. Gach bliain, bím ag tnúth le labhairt ar Sheachtain na Gaeilge nó, mar a thabharfaimid air i Luimneach i mbliana, Sneachta na Gaeilge. Gach bliain, bím ag déanamh cainte faoin nGaeilge le haghaidh Seachtain na Gaeilge. I mbliana, in ionad an Ghaeilge...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Policy (9 Mar 2023)

Brian Leddin: I re-emphasise the potential of Limerick, but I think that potential exists in all Irish cities. It is not just about rail transport but also about developing bus networks and housing in conjunction with that. I take the train, as does the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, to and from Dublin every week. We pass through Portlaoise and we can see that town developing at pace because of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Policy (9 Mar 2023)

Brian Leddin: 89. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the work his Department is doing to support and accelerate transit-oriented development, in particular medium-to-high density housing projects around high-capacity transport nodes in our urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11962/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Policy (9 Mar 2023)

Brian Leddin: I wish to ask the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the work his Department is doing to support and accelerate transit-oriented development, in particular medium-to-high density and high-quality housing projects around high-capacity transport nodes in urban areas. It very much applies to suburban areas as well. I also ask if the Minister of State will make a statement on...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Policy (9 Mar 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister of State for the reply. He referred to the Colbert Quarter in Limerick, a very ambitious LDA project for residential and mixed-use development. It will support thousands of people to live and work in the heart of Limerick city, right beside Colbert Station. I recognise the work of the working group that was set up in December 2021. Its focus has been on Dublin up...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 Mar 2023)

Brian Leddin: It is four years since the people of Limerick decided that we would have a directly-elected mayor. My constituency colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, has helpfully indicated that we will have legislation next month, all going well. I thank the Minister of State. We need to make sure that the legislation is meaningful and that there is proper devolution of power from Dublin...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Environmental Policy (28 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: I welcome the Minister of State's reply. I would say there is overwhelming support among the general public for this measure. I would argue that many businesses are not pulling in the other direction. The business I spoke about in Limerick certainly wants to see progress in the area. It is just one example of thousands across the country that want to do the right thing and that are taking...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Environmental Policy (28 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: I am taking this question on behalf of my party colleague Deputy Ó Cathasaigh. What is the status of the proposed charge on single-use coffee cups? What is causing the delay to its introduction and what is the anticipated timeline for its introduction?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Environmental Policy (28 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister of State. As he will be well aware, 200 million coffee cups go to landfill in this country every year. It is about time we did something about that and I congratulate him on all the efforts he has made to date in that regard. I am a regular customer at the Abbey River Coffee café, located in the historic Potato Market next to Mathew Bridge in Limerick. It is a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sport and Recreational Development (21 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: 71. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way increased participation in women’s sport at local and community level will be advanced in the coming years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8594/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sport and Recreational Development (21 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: I wish to ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the way increased participation in women's sport at local and community level will be advanced in the coming years and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sport and Recreational Development (21 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister of State for his answer. When we encourage anyone to get involved in sport, we do so not simply for the competitive aspect of it, but we know there are lifelong benefits for the people who get involved. Of course, there are benefits beyond their sporting careers. There are the benefits to their clubs, which are central to their communities. It is critical that we...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sport and Recreational Development (21 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: I mentioned the challenge of retention of girls in sport, particularly those aged 16 and 17. The big part of this is supporting women to get involved in coaching. There is a dearth of women in coaching in all sports in Ireland. If we can tackle that, we can go a long way to addressing the challenge of retention. I am a lifelong member of St. Michael's Rowing Club and have coached there...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services (9 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: 64. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of childcare services that have signed a core funding contract to date; the number of services that have entered a core funding agreement that have ceased operations since the scheme began in September 2022; the number of those that cited financial sustainability issues; and if he will make a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Enrolments (2 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: 82. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will outline plans for new primary and secondary school developments in Limerick city in order to support the steep population growth targeted for the city under the national planning framework; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5225/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Enrolments (2 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: This is a timely question in light of the news in the past few days the 26 children in Limerick are without places at secondary school. I acknowledge the efforts of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, the Department and the Minister in trying to resolve this. Could the Minister outline the plans for new primary and secondary school developments in Limerick city to support the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Enrolments (2 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: I welcome the Minister's answer. I want to dig into it a little and talk about the national planning framework and Project Ireland 2040, a very positive plan that we are following. There is to be a statutory review of the plan next year, as I understand it. In the case of Limerick, we can see that what is actually happening and what is projected under the national planning framework are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Enrolments (2 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: Indeed, there are very significant developments under way. We welcome them in Limerick. They point to a future for the city in which the population is rebalanced back towards the centre. The Minister mentioned Laurel Hill and Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh. The latter is a very exciting project in my locality and we hope it will be open very soon. Construction is going very well. When...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (31 Jan 2023)

Brian Leddin: First, I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Burke, on his new position. I wish him very well in the role in the term ahead. Second, because I have not done so already, I join colleagues in expressing my condolences on the death of Private Seán Rooney. The European Council expressed its condolences at the weekend. Coming up to a year ago - 24 February I think was the date the...