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Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

John McGuinness: I want to make a number of points about Europe. I will start by congratulating Michael McGrath and wishing him well in the task ahead at a time when Europe is being challenged and the direction of Europe is being questioned. That direction needs to be questioned, and we need at every turn to ensure that Ireland's interests are represented in every decision that is taken. I agree with...

Inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2024)

John McGuinness: I commend Sinn Féin and Deputy Carthy on tabling this motion in the House again for consideration and debate. It is unusual in that on the previous occasion, Fianna Fáil joined with all others in the House to ensure that the content of the motion was passed and the Minister was asked directly for a public inquiry. Unfortunately, on this occasion, we do not get speaking time. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (9 Jul 2024)

John McGuinness: 460. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the full social welfare entitlement due to a person (details supplied) will be paid immediately; the reason for the break in their payment; if arrears are due; and if she will expedite the case. [29131/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Tribunals of Inquiry (3 Jul 2024)

John McGuinness: 126. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if all of the papers/documents produced by the Charlton Tribunal are available in hard copy and digital format for research or other purposes; if the responses to freedom of information requests dealt with by the Tribunal during the course of its work are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28398/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pensions Reform (2 Jul 2024)

John McGuinness: 290. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will review the rule whereby her Department will only accept proof of the civil registration of a marriage and not church-registered marriages as proof of a relationship when her Department is considering an entitlement to either a widow/widower pension; and if an allowance will be made for those individuals who were...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (26 Jun 2024)

John McGuinness: 112. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for carer’s allowance in the name of a person (details supplied) which is now under appeal, relative to the full time care they give their father will be expedited and approved. [27477/24]

Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (19 Jun 2024)

John McGuinness: I will start by welcoming the Bill, I suppose.

Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (19 Jun 2024)

John McGuinness: Should I propose the adjournment now?

Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (19 Jun 2024)

John McGuinness: I welcome the Bill. I have a few concerns to express, particularly about the childcare sector, both the private and community care, and the interaction with Tusla. I acknowledge there is a need for regulation and a need to continue to supervise how children are being looked after, to ensure they are getting the proper care and attention and that a response mechanism is in place to address...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Public Private Partnerships: Discussion (19 Jun 2024)

John McGuinness: The first item on the agenda is to note that the minutes of 12 June 2024 were agreed at our committee meeting earlier this morning. The purpose of this meeting is to engage with the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to discuss public private partnerships. As usual, I ask members to note the position regarding privilege. Those who are present...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Public Private Partnerships: Discussion (19 Jun 2024)

John McGuinness: I call Senator Higgins.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Jun 2024)

John McGuinness: Across Carlow and Kilkenny communities are deeply concerned about wind farms and the height of the turbines now being proposed. I am asking particularly in relation to Castlewarren, Ballyouskill and the joined farms across county boundaries. I am asking that someone take charge of what is being done. Will someone defend the communities and restrict the height of these turbines? Will the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (19 Jun 2024)

John McGuinness: That is of no comfort to the families I am speaking about. While it might read well and give the impression that there is a fantastic service there, I can tell the Minister of State that is not the case. I ask him again to address the issue of SOS Kilkenny and funding to allow it to provide the range of services. Will the Minister of State address the issue of respite in counties Kilkenny...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (19 Jun 2024)

John McGuinness: I have already done that. The Minister of State has not addressed any of the questions I raised. It is disgraceful.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (19 Jun 2024)

John McGuinness: I have raised this issue a number of times by way of Topical Issues and parliamentary questions. The State and the Government will be judged by how they treat the most marginalised and the weakest in society. We have here a scandal that is not being addressed adequately and efficiently. I ask the Minister of State to look at SOS Kilkenny, a provider of services for people with...

International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (18 Jun 2024)

John McGuinness: Like most conversations that now take place throughout the country, they begin with the phrase "I am not a racist" because people are trying to protect their own position and integrity against accusations of racism or online abuse. I do not condone racism; I am not a racist. I wish to ensure that local communities are helped and that we play our role within Europe. I have to put on record...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (11 Jun 2024)

John McGuinness: 280.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school place will be provided for a child (details supplied); and if the matter will be expedited. [24789/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (11 Jun 2024)

John McGuinness: 438.To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the State pension (contributory) being paid to a person (details supplied) will be increased to the maximum, based on contributions made by them while working in Australia and the information submitted by them in this regard. [24769/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Jun 2024)

John McGuinness: 455.To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if carer’s allowance will be approved for a person (details supplied). [24949/24]