Results 101-120 of 1,318 for speaker:Conor McGuinness

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Culture Policy (2 Oct 2025)

Conor McGuinness: Very briefly, my question relates to the restitution and reparation of cultural heritage, the work of the advisory committee and whether a national strategy is in place.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Culture Policy (2 Oct 2025)

Conor McGuinness: The Minister will be aware that I have submitted some parliamentary questions on the work of this advisory committee. I am really keen to see the report. I do not know if the Minister has published it, or if he is willing to publish it or share it with Members. It is really important that we see the fruits of that work. The minutes of meetings have been published but there does not...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Culture Policy (2 Oct 2025)

Conor McGuinness: I agree with the Minister that it is a two-way street. In the case of any artefacts or items of cultural heritage held here that are vestiges of the colonial past of this country and its unhappy presence within the British Empire for far too long, they should of course be logged and dialogue should take place for those to be repatriated to their peoples. I just want to give a very brief...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Funding (2 Oct 2025)

Conor McGuinness: Deputy Ó Snodaigh has touched a nerve.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (2 Oct 2025)

Conor McGuinness: 208. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the help available to the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo; and the plans to ameliorate the deteriorating humanitarian situation on the ground (details supplied). [52689/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (2 Oct 2025)

Conor McGuinness: 375. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide an update on an application for naturalisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52888/25]

Investment in Sport and Sporting Infrastructure: Statements (1 Oct 2025)

Conor McGuinness: I welcome the chance to speak in this debate in the statements on the sports capital programme, the large-scale sporting infrastructure fund and the major events programme. I want to highlight four examples that show both the power of sport in our communities and the urgent need for further Government action and investment. The Government often speaks about participation in sport but...

Situation in Gaza: Statements (1 Oct 2025)

Conor McGuinness: What we are witnessing in Palestine is beyond what we can describe here in words. It is the systematic destruction of a people, of human beings - babies, adults, toddlers and older people. It is the destruction of their homes and their lands, their children, their very future, their dignity and their peace. There is no denying that it is a genocide and there is absolutely no denying the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Funding (1 Oct 2025)

Conor McGuinness: 79. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if funding is available for a theatre production (details supplied) designed specifically for leaving certificate student; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52304/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (1 Oct 2025)

Conor McGuinness: 185. To ask the Minister for Health to consider establishing a drop-in mental health service in Dungarvan; if funding is available for such a service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52302/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (1 Oct 2025)

Conor McGuinness: 186. To ask the Minister for Health her plans to address the gaps in community-based mental health provision in Dungarvan; if these gaps have been identified by the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52303/25]

Insurance Costs: Motion [Private Members] (30 Sep 2025)

Conor McGuinness: Right across the State, families, small businesses and community groups are being squeezed and screwed by soaring insurance costs. In recent months I have been contacted by families across County Waterford who are struggling to keep cars on the road. Any of us who represent rural constituencies in particular, but also all across Ireland, understand that having a car and keeping it on the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2025)

Conor McGuinness: Oh, this was the unions?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2025)

Conor McGuinness: It is the Opposition's fault, it is the unions' fault - the Taoiseach is the head of Government.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs: Sprat Fishing: Discussion (30 Sep 2025)

Conor McGuinness: Céad míle fáilte roimh gach éinne. Before we begin, it is my duty to bring, as I do at every meeting, the attention of the members and the witnesses to a number of items regarding privilege. Witnesses giving evidence from within the parliamentary precincts are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they give to the committee. This means that a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs: Sprat Fishing: Discussion (30 Sep 2025)

Conor McGuinness: The main agenda item for today's meeting is sprat fishery and developments therein. The committee will hear from the largest number of witnesses we have had at a committee meeting to date. I welcome Ms Sinéad McSherry, assistant general secretary and Ms Carol Forrest, head of division, inshore and seafood climate, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Dr. Rick Officer, chief...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs: Sprat Fishing: Discussion (30 Sep 2025)

Conor McGuinness: I invite Dr. Rick Officer to give a two-minute synopsis of the Marine Institute's submission.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs: Sprat Fishing: Discussion (30 Sep 2025)

Conor McGuinness: Go raibh maith agat. I invite Mr. John Lynch of the Irish South and East Fish Producers Organisation, representing the Seafood Ireland Alliance, to give a short two-minute presentation.