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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Nov 2024)

Seán Haughey: It has been an honour and privilege to serve in this House for so many years. I thank my constituents for their loyalty and support over so many years and for placing their trust in me. I also thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, for all your encouragement and help, and the staff of the Houses of the Oireachtas for their unfailing courtesy and for ensuring the smooth running of this House. ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Physical Education (5 Nov 2024)

Seán Haughey: 397. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the policy of her Department regarding the provision of physical education in post-primary schools; her views on the opening up of school buildings after school hours for the provision of sport and fitness sessions, particularly in areas of disadvantage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44314/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (5 Nov 2024)

Seán Haughey: 728. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality how many joint family visa applications have been finalised in each week to date in 2024 in the Dublin visa office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44330/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (23 Oct 2024)

Seán Haughey: I think all of those who believe in liberal democratic values breathed a sigh of relief when Donald Tusk's centre-right Civic Platform came to power last year. Prime Minister Tusk is a former President of the European Council and was a friend of Ireland during the Brexit talks, as the Taoiseach said. He has since set about restoring constructive relations with the EU. He is reversing...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (23 Oct 2024)

Seán Haughey: The Taoiseach did not meet with the President of Poland, but he met with the Prime Minister, Donald Tusk. Did the Taoiseach discuss rule-of-law issues with the Prime Minister and the need to uphold European values in these very uncertain times?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Oct 2024)

Seán Haughey: The Taoiseach launched the Dublin city centre task force report in the GPO on Monday. The task force was charged with providing recommendations to improve the city centre's public realm, safety and experience. It is clear to Dubliners that there is a problem. People just do not feel safe in parts of the city centre, particularly the north inner city and particularly at night time. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Citizens' Attitude to Democracy and the Rule of Law: TASC (23 Oct 2024)

Seán Haughey: The Deputy is doing well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Citizens' Attitude to Democracy and the Rule of Law: TASC (23 Oct 2024)

Seán Haughey: I will try to develop the major question asked by Deputy Howlin. I thank the witnesses for coming here today. It has been a very useful presentation given that we are studying attitudes to democracy and the rule of law. The contribution of the witnesses is a part of that process. Unfortunately, we will not get to finish it but the insights into equality, inequality, social class,...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Oct 2024)

Seán Haughey: 16. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the president of Poland. [36706/24]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Oct 2024)

Seán Haughey: 18. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the president of Ukraine. [36707/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Budget 2025 (17 Oct 2024)

Seán Haughey: 30. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the Defence budget allocation for 2025. [42022/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Security (17 Oct 2024)

Seán Haughey: 36. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department is taking the lead on the future national Maritime Security Strategy. [42023/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (16 Oct 2024)

Seán Haughey: 117. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm that plans for a permanent school building in respect of a school (details supplied) are at the stage ‘architectural planning stage 3 – tender action and award’; if she is aware that the school authorities are of the opinion that this project is actually at stage 2A; if this school building project can...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (15 Oct 2024)

Seán Haughey: 462. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications that have been received for international protection from Palestinians in 2023 and to date in 2024; if their applications will be dealt with quickly and sympathetically given the appalling conditions in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (10 Oct 2024)

Seán Haughey: 16. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on his attendance at the British Irish Association Conference in September 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40308/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (10 Oct 2024)

Seán Haughey: 50. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on his engagement with the United Kingdom government in relation to its commitment to repeal and replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40309/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (10 Oct 2024)

Seán Haughey: 147. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will introduce individual savings accounts, similar to those in the United Kingdom, as a new savings vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40760/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Union-United Kingdom Trade: Discussion (9 Oct 2024)

Seán Haughey: I thank both organisations for their interesting and informative contributions. We are grateful for the work they do and for briefing us here this morning. Obviously, it is in all of our interests that the economy of Northern Ireland would prosper from the point of view of peace and stability. It is important that there is political stability in Northern Ireland and that is why it is so...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Union-United Kingdom Trade: Discussion (9 Oct 2024)

Seán Haughey: What does that mean?

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Redundancy Payments (8 Oct 2024)

Seán Haughey: 154. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will raise the 20-year-old cap on statutory redundancy payments in order to synchronise them with current wage levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39924/24]