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

Peadar Tóibín: The election of the President of the European Commission will take place shortly. Ursula von der Leyen is seeking a second term. Here in Ireland, she has received the backing of the Government of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party. What is happening in Fianna Fáil in this regard is incredible. To reference a game often played on social media, tell me you are a member of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (10 Jul 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: In a few decades' time, a successor of the Taoiseach's will be standing where he is today, issuing an apology to all the victims who are suffering from the current child protection situation in this State. This morning, I received a letter from Tusla confirming that in the past decade, 201 children have died while known to child protection services. Nine of these children were murdered, 32...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (10 Jul 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: Occupying two places at the one time on a particular issue is not unknown for Fianna Fáil as well. The Taoiseach might answer the question about the hypocrisy of the Government in terms of Ursula von der Leyen's support for the IDF's war on Gaza.

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (10 Jul 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: I add my voice in condemnation of the Israeli military killings in the Gaza Strip in recent days, most especially the bombing of people sheltering in a school in the Gaza Strip. I wish to highlight the incredible hypocrisy of the western world. NATO can point the finger at one country for an atrocity but finds it unable to point the finger at another country for equal if not worse...

Ceisteanna - Questions: British-Irish Co-operation (10 Jul 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: The new Labour Party Government in Britain allows for a significant change in the relationship between Ireland and Britain on a number of fronts. The first is the issue of immigration. Figures yesterday showed an 87% increase in the number of asylum applicants in a six-month period of this year, a significant increase. If it continues for the rest of the year, it will probably be the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff (10 Jul 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: 12. To ask the Taoiseach the number of staff employed in his Department’s press office in each of the past 24 months, in tabular form. [29261/24]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Commissions of Inquiry (10 Jul 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: 13. To ask the Taoiseach the timeline for the investigation into the Government’s handling of the covid-19 pandemic. [29231/24]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: State Apologies (10 Jul 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: 14. To ask the Taoiseach if he will list the State apologies issued by Taoisigh in the past 20 years. [29562/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (10 Jul 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: 200. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of people who have received a conviction for drink driving, by county or Garda district, in each of the past 15 years. [30264/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (10 Jul 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: 201. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of people who have received a conviction for speeding, by county or Garda district, in each of the past 15 years. [30265/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (10 Jul 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: 202. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of people who have received a conviction for drug driving, by county or Garda district, in each of the past 15 years. [30266/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (10 Jul 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: 203. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of people who have received a conviction for dangerous driving, by county or Garda district, in each of the past 15 years. [30267/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (10 Jul 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: 204. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of people who have received a conviction for no insurance, by county or Garda district, in each of the past 15 years. [30268/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (10 Jul 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: 205. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of people who have received a conviction for no tax, by county or Garda district, in each of the past 15 years. [30269/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (10 Jul 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: 235. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the actions he is taking to retain the Bailis special care unit in Johnstown, Navan, County Meath for respite and high dependency service users for current and future need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30109/24]

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

Peadar Tóibín: I welcome the family of Shane O'Farrell to the Dáil Gallery today. I commend them on the massive campaign they have run over the last number of years in the face of such resistance by the political establishment in this country. To lose a son is a disaster for any parent. It is an excruciating pain for a parent to have to bury a child. It is unimaginable, and indeed most of us here...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (9 Jul 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: 53. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has ever produced guidance for State entities or agencies on the use of recruitment agencies; if his Department collects data on the number of persons recruited to work in the public sector via recruitment agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29257/24]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Artificial Intelligence (9 Jul 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: 72. To ask the Taoiseach if his Department has ever used artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, in drafting Dáil speeches or responses to Parliamentary Questions. [29287/24]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Equipment (9 Jul 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: 73. To ask the Taoiseach the number of laptops or mobile phones owned by his Department that have been lost or stolen in each of the past ten years. [29305/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (9 Jul 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: 76. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passports which have been reported missing and stolen in each of the past 15 years, in tabular form. [29238/24]