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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Peter McVerry Trust: Discussion (30 Sep 2025)

Brian Stanley: So the Probation Service would nominate them to this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Peter McVerry Trust: Discussion (30 Sep 2025)

Brian Stanley: I ask Ms Woods to come back to me with the breakdown of those figures and regarding the tenancies, who actually owns the premises, the number that are leased and where they are. Sometimes, when there is an issue with a house in an estate, no one knows who owns it. That can be a problem. I also ask for a contact number. It only has been once in the past five years that I could have done...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (30 Sep 2025)

Brian Stanley: 449. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will increase the capitation grant for primary schools in Budget 2026, to ensure schools can meet basic operational costs without relying on voluntary contributions from parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51452/25]

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Brian Stanley: I welcome Ms McCarthy, Mr. Richardson and Mr. Gargan. They are very welcome and I am delighted they are here because I have raised the issue of the Reserve Defence Force a couple of times. A few things have been a revelation to me. We were given figures that showed the strength is down to approximately 940, is that right?

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Brian Stanley: Okay but compared to what it used to be under the Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil, it is a fraction of that. I have a couple of questions. The paper the witnesses supplied was very good. It is a revelation in that the total budget is 0.34% of total defence spending. The allocation for Reserve pay of €3.5 million, which is 0.34% of the overall spending of the defence budget,...

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Brian Stanley: If he could be brief to give us a picture of what is expected.

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Brian Stanley: I will ask about the typical activities because obviously, recruits and members have day jobs. Are the tasks mainly performed at weekends? What are the demands?

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Brian Stanley: The security duties are at barracks around the country?

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Brian Stanley: There is no allowance for travel or anything like that?

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Brian Stanley: On the target the Department, the Government and the higher echelons of the Defence Forces have, what strength do they wish to bring it to?

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Brian Stanley: What about the Reserve?

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Brian Stanley: The target is 4,500 and at the moment it is at 1,700.

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Brian Stanley: Okay. The Reserve is approximately one third of the way there. There is no regular salary, no retainer, no gratuity or anything like that. Only duty is paid. Years ago, if you worked with fellas who were in the FCA as it was then, they would go away to a camp every year. It was typically during their work holidays and they would go to camp for a fortnight. Is there still that fortnight...

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Brian Stanley: On tasks, typically the Defence Forces are brought in at times of crisis, such as severe flooding, storms or major security events. Is the Reserve called up in those situations?

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Brian Stanley: I will move on to the Department's position and the Minister's position. The Tánaiste's intervention was obviously welcome. It is a pity it took RDFRA's appearance here this morning but it is worthwhile coming. If that could even get moving because sometimes, these things move at glacial pace. It is worthwhile and a welcome step forward. Hopefully, that can bear fruit. We...

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Brian Stanley: I thank the Cathaoirleach.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (25 Sep 2025)

Brian Stanley: 48. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the plans from Enterprise Ireland and the IDA to find a replacement industry for a plant in County Laois (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50755/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (25 Sep 2025)

Brian Stanley: 54. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the discussions his Department have had with the IDA to ascertain plans and schedules for the development of the 30-hectare business park they own in Portlaoise, County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50756/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Tourism Policy (25 Sep 2025)

Brian Stanley: 80. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his view on how rural pubs fit into the tourism strategy and qualify for public funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50757/25]

Energy Costs: Motion [Private Members] (23 Sep 2025)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important issue. We are facing into the dark, cold months of winter in circumstances where families, households and workers are going to be hit with increases in the local property tax, fuel costs for transport, student fees, insurance, rent and food. The list goes on. In the past week, four energy companies announced that they are hiking their...