Results 141-160 of 6,336 for speaker:Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Gaza: Statements (21 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Words matter, but actions matter more. I welcome the progress on the EU association agreement, which is something we called for. There is a lot more that is needed. On the occupied territories Bill, I think at one stage the Taoiseach understood why that was a logical conclusion of the International Court of Justice decision. It is about the fact that settlements are illegal and require...

Gaza: Statements (21 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Let us be frank. The future survival of Gaza - its actual existence, as well as that of its people - is at stake. That is not hyperbole. I wish it was. I urge the Tánaiste to issue strong words, yes. Strong statements matter but, by God, actions matter a lot more. Are there more actions we can take that we are not taking? There certainly are.

Assessment of Need: Statements (20 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The failure that is happening here is profound for parents and most importantly for their children, but also for the professionals working in the field. It feels as if the system is shuddering to a halt and is completely choking up, and the situation continues to get worse and worse. More than 15,000 children are waiting for an assessment of need. There are more than 2,000 in my county,...

Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (20 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Best wishes to Senator Ahearn. We were of the view that a balance in Opposition and Government would be positive but I have no doubt he will do a very good job in his role. Our objective as a committee is to work in a collegiate way to try to deliver what we can. Best wishes to him in his role.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: National Security (20 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 71. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the progress of the national security strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18074/25]

Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (14 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I congratulate the Chair on the honour he has received and wish him well in his role. It is an important role. I also wish the secretariat well. It also has an important role. We see in every committee that an awful lot of the heavy lifting is done behind the scenes. I look forward to working with the secretariat. It is a febrile and volatile moment in the world. It is important while...

Housing and Critical Infrastructure: Motion [Private Members] (13 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I was mystified by the approach of the Government to housing. I was mystified during the election campaign but I am twice as mystified now. From committing to things that would make things worse, it has moved on to implementing things that would make things worse, such as the rent pressure zones and effectively getting rid of crucial tenant protections such as the tenant in situ scheme....

Power of Higher Education, Research and Skills as Economic Enablers in a Changing World: Statements (13 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I agree with Deputy John Connolly. We always need to keep education in its broadest sense in mind. Fundamentally, it is about ensuring people can reach their full potential regardless of the area. Notwithstanding that, it remains a strategic consideration for any Government, particularly in the current context. Regarding Ireland's competitiveness, it is crucial that we ensure that Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (13 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 1147. To ask the Minister for Health the number of dental practices that are currently accepting new medical card patients in the Cork area and the south Lee area as of now, and at this same point in 2024, 2023 and 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24119/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (13 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 1148. To ask the Minister for Health the number of individual dentists in dental practices that are currently accepting new medical card patients in the Cork area and the south Lee area as of now, and at this same point in 2024, 2023 and 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24120/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cybersecurity Policy (8 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 165. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress his Department has made regarding the establishment of a joint cybersecurity command and other actions related to cybersecurity contained in the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces. [18071/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cybersecurity Policy (8 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: This is clearly an ever evolving and growing area that will be of crucial importance to the Defence Forces and our security in the coming time. The Tánaiste instanced the new committee and it is very important that it is given adequate briefings on these issues as they arise and develop. The Tánaiste mentioned the cybersecurity command had been established. The most recent report...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cybersecurity Policy (8 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: This comes back to my earlier question a little bit. We will continue to have a significant challenge in recruiting and retaining key staff for an area such as this unless something significant changes. If we get things right, the Defence Forces can offer a very rewarding and interesting career for people who have the skills and capabilities in this area but I do not think we are in the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Military Neutrality (8 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: What is the timeline for that?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Air Corps (8 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 154. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to outline, further to recent Dáil debates, his views on past health and safety measures in the Air Corps, and potential engagements with interested groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18076/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Air Corps (8 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Over the course of many years, it seems many Air Corps personnel, primarily young working-class people who took jobs in the maintenance department of the Air Corps, were exposed to very hazardous and dangerous conditions with very few, or effectively no, safety precautions, certainly nothing by way of masks, adequate ventilation and so on. There are huge concerns about the health...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Air Corps (8 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I do not accept that for one second. Over many years, this House has dealt with many issues that have been proceeding through the courts and the State rightly did not intervene as between the two different parties or try to disturb the process of the courts. However, that is totally separate from whether the State itself identifies that there is a policy issue and a need for a policy...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Air Corps (8 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I put the Tánaiste on notice that I will be bringing this up again in six weeks and six weeks after that too. I am going to continue to pursue this. I would like it if we could bracket the State Claims Agency part and put that to one side because that is not what I am talking about. That needs to proceed and I hope it works out well, or as well as possible, for those affected. One...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Military Neutrality (8 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 156. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will outline his proposals to remove the triple lock neutrality protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18077/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Military Neutrality (8 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Yes.