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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Development (6 Mar 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Deputy McGrath for raising this important issue and I note his genuine concern regarding Clonmel town. As he stated, a new Garda barracks will be located in Kickham Barracks. The Deputy referred to the site and the people who served there. It is a formerly inaccessible military site which will be turned into a new civic, cultural and educational quarter as part of Clonmel 2030....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Development (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: I thank the Ministers of State and Deputies for their contributions. Given the upcoming festivities, I wish everybody a happy St. Patrick's Day.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Development (6 Mar 2025)

Cuireadh an Dáil ar athló ar 4.44 p.m. go dtí 2 p.m., Dé Céadaoin, an 19 Márta 2025. The Dáil adjourned at at 4.44 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, 19 March 2025.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Development (6 Mar 2025)

Urban Development

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Development (6 Mar 2025)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted an Aire Stáit is here. Clonmel, a once bustling, proud and thriving town - Cluain Meala, the vale of honey - has been left to deteriorate in recent years. Last year, it had the highest vacancy rate in Tipperary at 18.6%. This has deteriorated further in recent weeks and months. The entire area of Market Place is boarded up and there are numerous prime retail units on...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Development (6 Mar 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Deputy McGrath for raising this important issue and for giving me, on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Browne, the opportunity to update Members on the issue of vacancy and dereliction in Clonmel town. Addressing vacancy and making efficient use of existing housing stock is a key priority for Government. To address this, a number of structures have been established, including a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Development (6 Mar 2025)

Mattie McGrath: Chuala mé an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach, an Teachta James O'Connor, cúpla lá ó shin. I heard the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach talking about Youghal town centre. All the towns are struggling, but Clonmel has been under siege. The then CEO, Joe McGrath from Nenagh, took over when the county was amalgamated. All the directorships of roads, planning and finance went to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Welfare (6 Mar 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy for his question. I will be raising the matter with both Ministers. I have a response here on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Heydon. Neglect or causing unnecessary suffering to any animal is unacceptable in our society and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is fully committed to the ongoing promotion and enforcement of high animal welfare standards....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Welfare (6 Mar 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State. In my introductory remarks I did acknowledge that the Government has done its bit in providing money for the charities. I note that the Department's response the Minister of State read out refers to this legislation is constantly being kept under review. Obviously I welcome this but I genuinely believe that we have more than enough legislation. It is there...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Welfare (6 Mar 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy. I will relay back to the Ministers what the Deputy has said here. In dealing with breaches of equine identification legislation the policy is to adopt a fair and proportionate approach. Authorised officers engage with keepers to ensure that they understand their responsibilities and, where potential breaches of the legislation are identified, they generally provide an...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (6 Mar 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: Táim ag freagairt an cheist seo ar son an Aire, an Teachta McEntee. I thank Deputy Ó Snodaigh for raising this matter which provides me with the opportunity to clarify to the House, on behalf of the Minister, Deputy McEntee, the position regarding the Gaelcholáiste for Dublin 2, 4, 6 and 8. The Department is fully supportive of and remains committed to the establishment of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (6 Mar 2025)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Is maith an rud é go bhfuil an Roinn go huile is go hiomlán ceangailte leis an gcoimitmint atá fógraithe maidir leis an nGaelcholáiste seo a bheith bunaithe laistigh de dheisceart lár na cathrach. Tá súil agam go mbeidh sé ar an suíomh seo. Mura bhfuil, caithfear féachaint ar phlean B toisc go bhfuil sé ráite go hoscailte ag...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (6 Mar 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: As outlined, the Department is and remains fully committed to the establishment of a Gaelcholáiste in the Dublin south city area and is working with the Edmund Rice Schools Trust on the successful transition of Synge Street CBS to a co-educational Gaelcholáiste on a phased basis from September 2026. I will ask the Minister to come back directly to the Deputy if he needs clarity on...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (6 Mar 2025)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Would the Minister be willing to meet members of the campaign group or at least get her officials to meet them? They have been abandoned since last September. There should be a meeting so that they can address some of the questions I asked.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (6 Mar 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: With whom?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (6 Mar 2025)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: With the campaign group - the parents and those who have been involved from the start.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (6 Mar 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will raise that with the Minister. I cannot answer for her but I am sure everything is happening within the Department. I will relate that back.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Welfare (6 Mar 2025)

Animal Welfare

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Welfare (6 Mar 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss this issue. On the northside of the Cork city in my constituency we have had a spate of animal welfare issues in recent weeks, many of which have made national headlines. I also raised this issue here last year as a Topical Issue. Last year, we gave over €6 million in funding to charities to police this for us....

International Women's Day: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: There was an exchange a few moments ago relating to Deputy Devine's contribution. To clarify that everything that was said was allowable under Standing Orders, I just asked for advice on foot of the Deputy's request to me as Chair.