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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (22 Jan 2025)

Thomas Byrne: On 25 September 2024, €230 million in grants for sports clubs and facilities were announced, under phase 2 of the Community Sport Facilities Fund ('CSFF'). In total, in taking account of the earlier equipment-only allocations announced under phase 1 of the CSFF amounting to €26 million, over a quarter of a billion euro was allocated to community sports clubs and facilities...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (22 Jan 2025)

Thomas Byrne: On 25 September 2024, Minister Martin and I announced €230 million in grants for sports clubs and facilities under phase 2 of the Community Sport Facilities Fund. Over a quarter of a billion euro was allocated to community sports clubs and facilities in 2024, taking account of the earlier equipment-only allocation of €26 million. This represents the largest-ever investment in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Home Care Packages (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The details of Finn's case and the other case the Deputy mentioned should be provided to the chief executive of the HSE and the Secretary General of the Department. As I said, the number of hours this year is 10% higher than we budgeted for and it is approximately 9% higher than what was provided in 2023, so there are a lot more hours available. There have been some improvements, including...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Heritage Sites (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The OPW is in ongoing and intensive engagement with the Office of the Attorney General to get the most up-to-date legal advice, and there was a discussion today. This engagement will continue in order to have the advice finalised very shortly. It is a priority for the Minister and the Office of Public Works. The interest of Deputy Durkan, the Ceann Comhairle and the public representatives...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Home Care Packages (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I thank the Deputy for sharing those stories. It is important that she shared them on the record of Dáil Éireann because it is important that those types of situations are not allowed to continue. We all hear stories like that. Nonetheless, there is actually more home care taking place. To give the exact position in Cavan, 724 people there are availing of home support services....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Educational Disadvantage (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Go raibh maith agat. Over the coming months, the Department of Education, with other education agencies and partners and other Departments and State agencies, will work to develop tangible actions informed by the recommendations set out in the OECD review. This will include consultation with school communities and St. Patrick's National School in Shercock would be very welcome to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Educational Disadvantage (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: That is certainly one the Deputy wants to get out.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Heritage Sites (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Many of my constituents will know Castletown House in Celbridge, as will many people from various parts of the country, given it is centrally located. I thank the Deputy for his long-held and ongoing interest in Castletown House and estate. He and other elected representatives are members of the Castletown House and estate stakeholders' working group. The Minister of State, Deputy...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Educational Disadvantage (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta Mhic Gabhann. Tá áthas orm an freagra seo a chur os a chomhair. Gabhaim buíochas leis as an mbuíochas a ghabh sé liom maidir leis an ionad spóirt i gContae an Chabháin. I was really happy to meet officials from Cavan GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association but also with Cavan County Council at the Deputy's request. I am...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): An Garda Síochána (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I thank Deputy Kerrane for raising this very important matter. I also convey the apologies of the Minister for Justice, Deputy Helen McEntee. As the Deputy will be aware, by law, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of Garda members and resources between the divisions and stations. The Commissioner is also responsible for operational policing, including policing...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): An Garda Síochána (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: We have the rural safety plan up to 2024. There is a lot to go on and there is more to go on. We have achieved a lot and we need to achieve a lot more. I know Ballaghaderreen well. My wife is from Sligo but Ballaghaderreen is her local town, so I know it only too well. The Deputy may be interested to know that this week a focused Garda operation took place targeting on organised...

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: -----a complete about-turn from their position a number of months ago when they stated it was very important. The Government has consistently expressed its intention to file a declaration of intervention in this case. The Government previously confirmed to the House that its long-standing intention was to file this declaration after South Africa had filed its memorial. South Africa filed...

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Over the past year, we have witnessed the unfolding of a humanitarian catastrophe of staggering proportions in the Middle East. Israel's military operations continue in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon, with dire consequences for a civilian population caught in the violence. With the brutal attack by Hamas on 7 October last year, more than a year ago, over 100 hostages still remain...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I will certainly pass the comments of the Deputy to the Minister for Transport. The speed limit issue has been dealt with and the local authority and local councillor colleagues of the Deputy can engage with TII. An allocation of almost €30 million was provided to Donegal County Council for national roads in 2024. There are six major projects in the county, including Dungloe to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ionaid Oidhreachta (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The OPW is working with stakeholders to consider parking arrangements, which the Deputy mentioned, relating to both bicycles, buses and cars, and the horses and carriages. This is part of an ongoing process around the segregation of motor vehicles and other modes of transports.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ionaid Oidhreachta (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta. Aontaím leis. Rachaidh mé ag caint leis an Aire agus leis na hoifigigh in Oifig na n-Oibreacha Poiblí maidir leis an gcás atá déanta ag an Teachta Ó Cuív maidir le páirceáil. Tá sé ráite againn cheana go bhfuiltear ag obair le Comhairle Contae na Gaillimhe ina leith seo. Tá an...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ionaid Oidhreachta (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: -----sa chéad Dáil eile. Bhí go leor comhoibrithe déanta agam leis an Teachta Ó Cuív le 17 bliain anuas. Bhí mé ag rá leis inné nuair a bhí ag déanamh an teastas sóisearaigh, bhí a ainm ar an scrúdú cluastuisceana an t-am ar fad maidir leis na rudaí a bhí á rá aige sa Dáil. Is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: In September 2023, the Department of Transport published a speed limit review. This review made key recommendations that the default speed limit on national secondary roads should be reduced from 100 km/h to 80 km/h, on local roads from 80 km/h to 60 km/h and on roads in built-up areas from 50 km/h to 30 km/h. These changes were legislated for in the Road Traffic Act 2024, signed into law...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Business Supports (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I thank the Deputy very much. As I said, the reasons I have stated are the reasons the Minister has given. I will certainly forward the issues the Deputy raised directly to the Minister. He does recognise these issues. Any business that is having difficulty registering for the grant should certainly contact their local authority, which has the responsibility for administering this. On...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ionaid Oidhreachta (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Níl freagra agam as Gaeilge. Tá brón orm.