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Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (6 Mar 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: Me too.

Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (6 Mar 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: I move amendment No. 19: In page 16, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: "(12) The Minister will report back, within one year of the passing of this Act, on whether the principle of parity of esteem should be made more explicit in the legislation.".

Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (6 Mar 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: I move amendment No. 20: In page 16, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: “(12) The Minister will report back, within one year of the passing of this Act, on whether the composition of the board should be comprised of a majority of people who are active researchers from a broad range of fields.”.

Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (6 Mar 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: There are a few points to make on this. We discussed this on Committee Stage, so I do not necessarily want to go over all the relevant points again. I had more amendments but they were not taken. I came back with the concept of a report because it is something we could achieve. It can be and is done. Considering that Members' concerns were not addressed through the acceptance of their...

Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (6 Mar 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: My two amendments in the grouping have been tabled on the back of our discussion on Committee Stage when we voted on the matter. On amendment No. 19, I understand the Minister thinks parity of esteem is explicit in the legislation. The reason I am proposing the amendment is to have a report done within one year of passing the Act to determine whether those affected, including researchers...

Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (6 Mar 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: Is maith an rud é go bhfuil cúrsaí Gaeilge á bplé againn anseo inniu ach ní féidir cúrsaí Gaeilge a phlé gan cúrsaí Gaeltachta a phlé. Ba mhaith liom guth agus glór a thabhairt do ghrúpa pobalbhunaithe atá tar éis teacht le chéile i gConamara chun díriú ar chúrsaí tithíochta....

Housing Targets and Regulations: Motion [Private Members] (6 Mar 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: I want to raise the issue of student accommodation and regulation, or rather the lack thereof. In terms of vulture fund-owned student accommodation, I have identified about 45 of these complexes across the State. According to the RTB's latest register, only seven of them were registered with it. We know that around half of these complexes now have some form of a 51-week lease requirement,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Student Accommodation (6 Mar 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 61. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 149 of 27 February 2024, if he can clarify if there was no cost of the Exchequer in the years 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003, or if the Revenue Commissioners does not have this information, if he can provide the uptake in terms of the number of properties that were availing of section 50 in each of the years 2000 to 2021, in...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Harbours and Piers (5 Mar 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 86. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to provide a further update on the work her Department has carried out with regard to progressing the pier projects on Inis Oírr and Inis Meáin; what the next steps are in relation to these projects,; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10183/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (5 Mar 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 216. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is aware of a particular investment product (details supplied) and if he has had any correspondence with the Central Bank in relation to the number of Irish investors which could have been impacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10145/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (5 Mar 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 231. To ask the Minister for Finance in regard to RTÉ making a voluntary qualifying disclosure of €1.2 million to Revenue in the wake of the Eversheds Review, and given that in 2021, RTÉ stated that €1.2 million was the end of RTÉ's liability, and Revenue had confirmed it was the end of RTÉ's liability, if he can explain under what compliance procedures this...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Data (5 Mar 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 455. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 323 of 27 February 2024, the meaning of travel itinerary; what information must be included in this as evidence of travel; if a signed letter from the DA recipient outlining the dates they will be abroad is acceptable; and the legal basis for requesting and holding the travel data of DA...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (5 Mar 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 481. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason that a Danish marriage certificate is not acceptable as proof of marriage for immigration purposes; the reason that applicants are not advised of this prior to their appointment at their local immigration office; and if she will provide an update on an application (details supplied). [10190/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (5 Mar 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 805. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 1 of 27 February 2024, if it is now his position that the refurbishment grant for which he sought Cabinet approval will be provided to universities in order that they can purchase vacant properties on the market; if so, if they will apply through the vacant property refurbishment grant under the croí...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Allocations of Special Education Teachers: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: I thank the witnesses for appearing before us. Listening to them was interesting. The issues that stand out are those of trust and consultation, especially with children. Children need to be central to consultation. We have heard that loudly and clearly today. Ms McDonagh’s comments on the circular and her question about who it spoke to were interesting. Language is important....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Allocations of Special Education Teachers: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: Does anyone else wish to respond before I proceed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Allocations of Special Education Teachers: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: That is fair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Allocations of Special Education Teachers: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: That is a good way of putting it. It is the Department of Education and not the Department of schools and teachers. I know I am out of time but does the Cathaoirleach mind if I ask one more question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Allocations of Special Education Teachers: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: It is about the current budgetary allowance for the NCSE and NEPS. It was recently reported that the NEPS is on the verge of collapse. Will the budgetary allowance include a provision with the necessary capacity to review the allocation system in light of the removal of complex needs? Will an increase be needed? I am interested in that. My question is specifically on the budgetary allowance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Allocations of Special Education Teachers: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: I thank Mr. Harris. I really appreciate it.