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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: General Scheme of the Industrial Development (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: In essence, the Department is not ruling out Ireland being marketed in the future as an ideal location for data storage that will say "by the way lads, we have grants available for you to do this." I am asking a judgment-neutral question here.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: I thank everyone for their presentations. I have a couple of broad questions and some more specific ones. How likely are we to face the €26 billion fine by 2032? As we know, the current EU iteration has watered down the green new deal to some degree. The delay in the corporate sustainability reporting directive is weakening the nature restoration law, and the scope of the EU...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: If I had won that €250 million, besides a couple of housing projects, I would build that bunker on the side of a mountain very sustainable for a whole lot of extended family members and friends, but, ultimately, I am an optimist. In terms of painting the optimistic scenario for Ireland, we could be a net massive exporter to Europe of energy and we would not be importing. It would be...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: That is true.

Nursing Homes and Care for Older Persons: Statements (Resumed) (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: As others have mentioned, the "RTÉ Investigates" programme highlighted the scandalous lack of proper care standards in two nursing homes. However, if people think such incidents in the modern age are confined to The Residence Portlaoise and Beneavin Manor in Glasnevin, they have another thing coming. We have all heard stories and, obviously, if they are not in the public domain, we...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 654. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, to specifically outline the areas where the community engagement team "is already working closely with local community leaders, community groups and stakeholders"; the community leaders, community groups and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 655. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, to outline the areas where the Citywest hotel complex already enjoys good relationships and operational partnerships in the community with State services and community representatives, including elected...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 656. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, to outline how "community engagement will focus on providing direct public information"; to clarify if this will include leaflet drops; whether this would involve meetings and workshops; if so, within what...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 657. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, how the Department will be "proactively engaging with people" and "creating a space for safe and sound dialogue" in relation to its planned purchase of the Citywest hotel complex; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 658. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, and noting his comments about "creating a space for safe and sound dialogue", whether such dialogue will allow for operational changes should the views of local residents be clearly articulated in a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 659. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, to outline the process whereby the decision to purchase the Citywest hotel complex was made; when negotiations commenced; how often this matter discussed at Cabinet; the weighting that was given to value for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 660. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to outline why explicit requests from the local community for a meeting with the Minister, prior to any decision being made to purchase the Citywest hotel complex, were ignored, given that groups living and working in the area would have an excellent and relevant knowledge of the site, its suitability and other relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 661. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality whether any impact assessment on the local community or IPAS/Ukrainian residents was carried out prior to the decision to purchase the Citywest hotel complex; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34412/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 662. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, and noting his comments that there "are no immediate plans to increase the capacity" at the Citywest Hotel site, to outline the earliest period whereby such a decision could be reviewed; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 663. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality what guarantees are in place to ensure that the gym and leisure centre remain open at the Citywest hotel complex; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34414/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 664. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, and his statement that "The Department has given a strong commitment to support amenities and local services in the area", what additional funding, aside from the approximately €148 million purchase...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 665. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, how he proposes to "minimise" the impact of the Citywest hotel complex on local GP and healthcare services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34416/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 666. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, and his statement that "new spaces for international protection applicants will be achieved by using the existing capacity currently being used by Ukrainians", the additional supports that will be put in for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 667. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, and his statement that "new spaces for international protection applicants will be achieved by using the existing capacity currently being used by Ukrainians", the additional security measures that will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Care (24 Jun 2025)

Paul Gogarty: 668. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures that will be in place to deter misinformation being spread in relation to the Citywest hotel complex through regular updates and factual responses that provide adequate and meaningful information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34419/25]