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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Arts Policy (10 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for his kind words. It was a privilege and pleasure to work with him on the previous arts committee in a very collaborative way. I hope the new arts and culture committee will look at this commitment in the programme for Government as a priority. It is welcome that the Minister has indicated that his Department will carry out assessments as to how this culture...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Arts Policy (10 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I am grateful to the Minister of State for taking this Topical Issue. It concerns introduction of a youth culture card which, as the Minister of State will be aware, we have committed to in the programme for Government. I championed this in terms of our manifesto at the general election, but this is something we believe is critical to ensure young people have access to the arts, cultural...

Uisce Éireann: Statements (10 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, for taking this debate. It is particularly important in the context of the biggest challenge facing this country, which is housing. Whether it is the challenge of the cost of connection fees for individuals, which Deputy Lawlor has raised, or indeed for developers trying to build a new estate, some of the amounts are eye-watering. In many...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (10 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, for welcoming my friends from Tara Hill national school. We are all rightly proud of the very innovative and dynamic film, television and animation production sector here in Ireland. There was cross-party support in the previous Oireachtas, under the audiovisual media services directive, for the creation of a levy on streaming services to support the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (10 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 217. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary school classrooms of 30 pupils or more and their locations around the country during the 2024-2025 academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18123/25]

Tariffs: Statements (9 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I agree with colleagues that this is an existential threat to our economy and to society more generally. It is rather surprising that the party of Eisenhower and Reagan is now led by an individual who is moving towards protectionist policies that were never part of the Republican tradition in the United States. I hope that those within the Republican party who believe in business might...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 142. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the construction of a school (details supplied). [16856/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: State Assets (8 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 404. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total number and approximate value of preferential and other shares held by his Department and separately by IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, in Irish companies or companies based in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16750/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Health Services Staff (8 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 1069. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of graduates in speech and language therapy from Irish higher education institutions in each of the years 2020 to 2024; the projected number in each of the years 2025 to 2029; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17245/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Health Services Staff (8 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 1070. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of graduates in occupational therapy from Irish higher education institutions in each of the years 2020 to 2024; the projected number in each of the years 2025 to 2029; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17246/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (8 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 1071. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the percentage of full time students in Irish higher education institutions in receipt of a SUSI grant in each of the years 2020 to 2024, broken down by category of grant (details supplied). [17247/25]

Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I would love to have the Tánaiste's confidence that we will see all of this delivered over the lifetime of the Government. I would love to see all of that happening. For commuters stuck in traffic or on an inadequate rail service every day, delivery over the lifetime of the Government will be essential. What the Tánaiste is speaking about in terms of additional rail carriages...

Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: It is a privilege to be able to stand on the floor of this Chamber and ask questions on behalf of my constituents in Wicklow-Wexford directly of the Tánaiste or, indeed, the Taoiseach. It is critical to economic development that we invest in infrastructure. The Tánaiste will share my frustration about the pace of delivery of certain infrastructure, be it water and wastewater...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 140. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his assessment of the additional financial resources required for strategic infrastructure investment between now and 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15979/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 170. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on Ireland's plans to host a meeting of the European Political Community; the key themes that may be explored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16411/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 171. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline the Government's position on claims being made by the Trump administration in the United States toward Greenland; his views as to the potential impact on European security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16408/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 172. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline the Government's position on the actions of the Houthi in Yemen and surrounding waters; on the support being voiced for them by certain former Irish politicians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16409/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 173. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline the Government's position on the actions of Hezbollah in Lebanon and surrounding areas; on the support being voiced for them by certain individuals in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16410/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 212. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department or Enterprise Ireland have policies that prohibit or restrict investment in specific types of enterprises; if so, if he will define such prohibitions or restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16436/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (3 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 224. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total amount allocated under the schoolbook grant for each of the 2024/2025 and 2023/2024 school years. [16437/25]