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Gender-Based Violence: Motion [Private Members] (26 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: I congratulate the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Violence against women is a global problem. It happens in so-called capitalist societies, socialist societies, religious communities and secular communities. It happens across the world. It may have an increasing risk in areas of deprivation and poverty but it is not related to income or social status either. We have our own background of...

Driver Test Waiting Times: Motion [Private Members] (25 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: Driver test waiting times have become a major issue across the country. From speaking to people in different parts of the country we know there are huge differences depending on ones location. The Government has itself acknowledged since last year the need for significant restructuring of the RSA and its €90 million budget but there is a lot of work to be done. There are 72,000...

Disability: Statements (25 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: I have short enough speaking time but I welcome that the Minister of State has mentioned there has been some progress on graduates in the special section of the Department of the Taoiseach. There are also quite a number of areas, however, that require urgent re-examination. Reference is made to 60% of people with disability working. If one looks, however, at people who are termed disabled...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 595. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there are plans to revise the existing application guidelines for the domiciliary care allowance, especially in relation to children who are right below the threshold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7589/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 596. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the supports available to parents of autistic children where they do not qualify for the domiciliary care allowance. [7590/25]

Maximising Artificial Intelligence: Statements (19 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: Honourable Members of Dáil Eireann, we stand at the dawn of a transformative age, one driven by the power of artificial intelligence. In business, AI offers unparalleled potential to boost productivity, streamline operations and foster innovation. Our economy can harness AI to enhance sectors like manufacturing, healthcare and finance, positioning Ireland as a global leader in...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle. Agus Seachtain na Gaeilge ar siúl go luath i gceann coicíse, bhí mé ag smaoineamh faoi conas a chothaítear níos mó Gaeilge a úsáid, go mór mór i measc na nÉireannach nua. I ndáiríre, tá fadhb againn. Léiríonn figiúirí ón Roinn Oideachais go...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Taoiseach. Tá a fhios agam go bhfuil caighdeán Gaeilge an-mhaith sna gnáthscoileanna freisin agus go bhfuil na hÉireannaigh nua ag lorg áiteanna chun an Ghaeilge a labhairt an t-am ar fad freisin. Tá a fhios agam sin. Is mór is cuimhin liom nuair a bhí mé i mo mhéara ar Chomhairle Contae Átha Cliath...

Housing Crisis: Motion [Private Members] (19 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: It is good to have the opportunity to speak on housing again so soon. I welcome the motion from my Social Democrats colleagues. Looking at the Government amendment, I would vote against it but I will put on the record that I am participating in a pairing arrangement today and so will not be voting. However, I will speak in support of the motion. It is very important to emphasise a couple...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (19 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 137. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there are plans to introduce new legislation to further recognise and support homemakers in relation to non-contributory pension schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6610/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (19 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 192. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are plans to offer grants and subsidies to the small and medium childcare and early-years education providers within Dublin mid-west; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6611/25]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (18 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: These checks are crucial for the early identification of any developmental concerns, allowing for timely interventions. and they can significantly enhance or basically curse a child's prospects in the future if it is not looked at. Parents are understandably concerned about the need to have their children assessed in a timely manner, and it cannot be done privately. Maybe that needs to be...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (18 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: Here is a quote for the Minister of State: Every child gets free health and development checks from 0 to 5 years. This is to make sure they are healthy and developing normally. Checks will happen with a healthcare professional, for example your public health nurse (PHN), GP practice nurse or GP. They will normally happen at home or at your local health centre. You can use these visits...

Provision of Special Education: Motion [Private Members] (18 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: As I look around the Chamber, I see the busts of those involved in the 1916 Rising. The Proclamation of the Irish Republic resolved to cherish all children of the nation equally. This has been used before many times. It can almost become cliched at times, but it must be stated that in the area of special education, we are not cherishing children equally. Article 24 of the UN Convention on...

Mental Health: Statements (18 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: Why is it that despite investment, we seem to be, at best, running to stand still in respect of our mental health services? There are many things to cover, but I will focus on some of the matters that are getting worse despite a record allocation of €1.48 billion in budget 2024. Of particular concern to me and my constituents, and the topic I wish to concentrate on in my brief...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 324. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the ongoing delay in the construction process on the proposed extension for a school (details supplied), despite obtaining the letter of intent mid-2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5599/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 325. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for a realistic timescale for when the proposed extension of a school (details supplied) will be completed following the obtained letter of intent mid-2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5600/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (18 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 566. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans to ensure that concurrent sentencing does not apply where a loss of life has occurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6145/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (18 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 567. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans to enact stricter sentencing in cases involving violent attacks upon women in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6146/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (18 Feb 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 524. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the continuous rejection of the citizenship application of a person (details supplied) since 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5574/25]