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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Coast Guard Service (15 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. As he can imagine, my frustration is minimal by comparison with that of the Coast Guard and those who support and work with it in Courtown. It serves from Cahore right up to Arklow and beyond. The latest development does represent progress. Although the Minister of State cannot give me a complete timetable, he said the project will be completed by the time...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Coast Guard Service (15 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: The OPW would have got it a lot cheaper ten years ago, when it started.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Coast Guard Service (15 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: This is a long-running saga impacting on the Coast Guard station in Courtown. The Coast Guard at this station serves the coast of north Wexford and south Wicklow. More than 20 individuals regularly and bravely serve our communities in that area. The current old rocket cart station is one of the oldest in the country. It is a limestone building with a very rich history - it was...

Common Agricultural Policy and Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan: Statements (15 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister for taking this very important debate on a critical issue not only to our economy, but also our society. I also welcome Mr. Francie Gorman, president of the IFA. I have had a lot of very close interaction with both Wicklow and Wexford IFA as well as Macra na Feirme and the other farm organisations. I am delighted that the first female deputy president Ms Alice Doyle is...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Projects (15 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 18. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his priorities for heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24802/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (15 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 80. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he plans to introduce a new local infrastructure housing activation fund, or similar scheme, to help unlock land for housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24801/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Records (15 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 330. To ask the Minister for Health the reforms she plans to put in place to improve Irish citizens’ access to their health records digitally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25041/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Records (15 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 331. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which the health system continues to operate on paper records rather than digital records; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25042/25]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: We have had no progress.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: In the recently published HSE capital plan, there is no mention of the planned primary care centre for Gorey. While primary care centres are enormously successful, this has been promised since 2010. During the previous Seanad, the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, took four Commencement matters from me on this and she took a Topical Issue earlier this year. There has been no progress by...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Coastal Erosion (14 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 119. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government regarding the impact that climate change is having on coastal erosion and on Irish beaches, to outline the mitigation measures that the Government is putting in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18059/25]

Power of Higher Education, Research and Skills as Economic Enablers in a Changing World: Statements (13 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: If it is agreeable, I will be sharing time with Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere. There may have been a mix-up in respect of the time. I wish the Minister, Deputy Lawless, and the Minister of State, Deputy Harkin, well. I yesterday had the privilege of sitting in on the event organised by the Irish Universities Association at which the Minister set out his priorities for the higher education...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (13 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: Specifically on the work of NESC, similar to Deputy Lahart, I welcome the broad consideration it has given to many issues. As the Taoiseach mentioned, it is carrying out work on artificial intelligence. Critical to this is ensuring we have the necessary infrastructure in place to support a modern digital economy. This includes the construction of data centres. Data centres have got bad...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (13 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 12. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Council, a statutory agency operating under the aegis of his Department. [22476/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Policy (8 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: Specifically on Question No. 101, I welcome the fact the Minister has stated clearly it is a priority to continue with the basic income for artists scheme. I agree with Deputy Ó Snodaigh that we are coming very quickly towards August. As a first priority for the 2,000 recipients of the basic income for artists scheme there needs to be an indication as to whether it will be continued...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Policy (8 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I appreciate the answers the Minister has given and I appreciate that he will make an announcement. I understand he is awaiting the second report but in the first report, as the Minister acknowledged, quantitatively and qualitatively the basic income scheme for artists was viewed as a significant success. It is important for those in receipt of it that some indication is given to them as to...

Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: It is critical that we ensure in the funding under the next EU budget that the multiannual financial framework is sufficient to support a number of areas that are critical to this country. We need to have a fully funded Common Agricultural Policy. With regard to Europe's competitiveness, the Union's research budget should be sufficiently well funded. On the opportunities that are available...

Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I know how committed the Minister of State is to the ideals of the European Union and to the peace and prosperity project it continues to be. Our statements today are very important, particularly as we prepare for Ireland's hosting of the EU Presidency during the latter part of 2026. It should be noted that under our Presidency in 1990, German reunification occurred. We saw in 2004 the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (7 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 141. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the establishment of Ireland’s AI regulatory sandbox in accordance with the provisions of the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22542/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (7 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 155. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason that funding under the emergency works scheme was refused for urgent repairs to the playground of a school (details supplied) given recent injuries to children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22022/25]