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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2025)

Johnny Guirke: Bring back the Galway tent.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Provision (19 Nov 2025)

Johnny Guirke: Will the Minister of State meet the families?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Provision (19 Nov 2025)

Johnny Guirke: I am a little disappointed that the senior Minister for housing is not here to answer on this very important issue. The Ringfort development in Rathmolyon, County Meath, has been plagued by mismanagement, delay tactics and questionable dealings that have left five families locked out of their homes for more than five years. It has been more than five years since couples put a booking...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Provision (19 Nov 2025)

Johnny Guirke: As State support has been drawn down on these houses, I believe the Minister of State can intervene and that we need to intervene. I visited the site in Ringfort last Friday and blocks were being delivered to complete works on the boundary wall. This site is nearly complete, which begs the question why the developer would continue to work on the site if it is going to liquidate it....

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Post-Budget Engagement: Economic and Social Research Institute (18 Nov 2025)

Johnny Guirke: I thank the Cathoirleach and thank the witnesses for coming here today. I also wish Paschal Donohoe well. How can we understand how a budget of €9.4 billion will result in a loss of disposable income to households averaging 2%? The withdrawal of temporary measures results in losses of 4.1% of disposable income for the lowest income households compared with losses of 0.3% for...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Post-Budget Engagement: Economic and Social Research Institute (18 Nov 2025)

Johnny Guirke: Where does Dr. Doorley see those 300,000 people already in energy poverty and behind on their bills going? While the Government spent €450 million on targeted measures last year, if it targeted even the 20% or 30% who needed it, it would not have cost that kind of money at all. I see many more people coming into my office every day who are under pressure and going into poverty than...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Eligibility (13 Nov 2025)

Johnny Guirke: This question relates to the employees of Fastway.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Eligibility (13 Nov 2025)

Johnny Guirke: In the run up to Christmas, many of the Fastway workers do not know how they will cope. Rose Conway-Walsh, Senator Maria McCormack, Councillor Claire Murray and I have been meeting every few days and more on these issues as well as on the issues arising that franchise owners are experiencing. Councillor Murray spoke to a franchise owner and issues are coming up regarding the franchise...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Eligibility (13 Nov 2025)

Johnny Guirke: As the Minister knows, these workers and all those impacted deserve clear communication and support from both the company and the Government. Some franchisees have invested heavily to establish their franchises. This must be taken into consideration. Workers need an income and certainty. The Government must engage with the receiver and ensure that all avenues are explored to safeguard...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (12 Nov 2025)

Johnny Guirke: 292. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline any plans to implement the new United Nations vehicle safety regulations on assisted and self-driving systems, as developed through the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, that were agreed in October 2025; if they will be implemented without undue delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61343/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Advertising (6 Nov 2025)

Johnny Guirke: 491. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount spent in the past five years on advertising campaigns to encourage Irish emigrants to return home, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60729/25]

Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages (5 Nov 2025)

Johnny Guirke: For years, Sinn Féin has stood with the men and women who have built our economy from the ground up. We have championed the right to retire at 65, a milestone earned through decades of hard work and dedication. Yet we also recognise a simple truth: life does not always fit a single blueprint. Some people want to keep contributing, learning and shaping our world, even after 65, and...

Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development: Review of Departmental Schemes: Discussion (5 Nov 2025)

Johnny Guirke: I thank the witnesses for coming. I acknowledge the brilliant work that is done by CE, Tús and RSS workers right across the country, whether for local GAA clubs, Tidy Towns organisations or whatever else. They do massive work across the country. I have a few points to make. I spoke to a CE supervisor this morning to ask him what the issues were and to hear his perspective before...

Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development: Review of Departmental Schemes: Discussion (5 Nov 2025)

Johnny Guirke: I am sorry for cutting Mr. Kieran off, but I do not have much time. Could people who have come to the country over the past couple of years be used more on these schemes?

Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development: Review of Departmental Schemes: Discussion (5 Nov 2025)

Johnny Guirke: Grand, I thank Mr. Kieran.

Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development: Review of Departmental Schemes: Discussion (5 Nov 2025)

Johnny Guirke: It was great to hear about the success story of Ballivor and Trim in my area. Well done to Ms Finney on her efforts regarding childcare. I have a couple of points. We need to tap in more to the people who have come here in the past few years from other countries. Reference was made to 1,200 people from Ukraine and 500 from elsewhere. We could tap into that cohort more. It is difficult...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Climate Change Policy (4 Nov 2025)

Johnny Guirke: 232. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the funding provided to Meath County Council in the past five years to implement local climate action plans, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60111/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (4 Nov 2025)

Johnny Guirke: 430. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the frequency and capacity of Bus Éireann route NX, as current services between Navan and Dublin are insufficient to meet commuter demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60083/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 Nov 2025)

Johnny Guirke: 431. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current waiting times for driving tests in each test centre in County Meath; the number of applicants currently waiting beyond ten to twelve weeks in each test centre, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60084/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Nov 2025)

Johnny Guirke: 432. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the provisions that are in place to increase the local link bus service within the Navan Municipal District to improve rural connectivity and access to Navan town. [60085/25]