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Parental Choice in Education: Motion [Private Members] (8 May 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: I wish to share time with colleagues.

Parental Choice in Education: Motion [Private Members] (8 May 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Social Democrats for bringing forward this motion. Sinn Féin has a long-standing policy on choice and diversification within our education system. We reaffirmed that position in our 2024 general election manifesto and I do so again now. Children have a right to an education in a school that matches their and their family’s values. Sinn Féin firmly believes...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (8 May 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 162. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to outline his plans for investment at Gormanston Camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17085/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (8 May 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: Will the Tánaiste outline his plans for investment at Gormanston Camp?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (8 May 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: That investment is welcome. It was welcome news in February. It is also welcome that the work is under way. It will be this time next year when it will be ready. Does the Tánaiste have an indication of when it will be operational or the numbers of people that will pass through it? I understand that it is for all units of the Defence Forces to use as a training camp. I wish to get a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (8 May 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Tánaiste. As I said, it is a welcome investment. I recognise the security considerations and other considerations, but is there an opportunity for the local community to access, in some shape or form, the likes of those facilities? We recognise that there are security considerations and other considerations, but if, for example, there were a transition period during...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Promotion (8 May 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: The Minister is absolutely right. We look to the monastic settlements, the round tower, the high crosses, St. Columcille's House and the Spire of Lloyd. The Minister mentioned those. There are incredible sites of historic significance. The Minister will know, and I suppose it is the point he is making, that local individuals and communities through their effort and initiative have made so...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Promotion (8 May 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: No, no, no.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Promotion (8 May 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 99. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the initiatives he is implementing to promote tourism in Kells, County Meath, to enhance the town’s appeal as a destination for visitors. [22820/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Promotion (8 May 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 111. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the initiatives he is implementing to promote tourism in Meath and enhance the region’s appeal as a destination for visitors. [22819/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Promotion (8 May 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: What initiatives are being implemented by the Minister to promote tourism in Kelly, County Meath, to enhance the town's appeal as a destination for visitors?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Promotion (8 May 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Minister for the response. I acknowledge the changeover of portfolios between Departments. I say to the Minister and his colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy McConalogue, that there is a real overlap between tourism product in Kells, for example, and arts, culture and sport. For example, the Hinterland Festival of Literature and Arts happens at the end of June and includes...

Special Education: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: I wish to share time with colleagues.

Special Education: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Labour Party for bringing forward this motion. I advise visitors and people watching the debate that it is not usual for a Minister to come here and say she does not disagree with anything in the motion and then oppose it. What is the difference between the Government motion and the Labour Party motion, which is similar to the Sinn Féin motion that was tabled in recent...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (30 Apr 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 2. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he plans to invite his Dutch counterpart to Dublin for a bilateral meeting, [21319/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (30 Apr 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 11. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel, by rank currently in Defence Forces School of Music. [21333/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (30 Apr 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 12. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of promotions from the rank of lieutenant to captain that occurred in the Army in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [21334/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (30 Apr 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 17. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of WTE staff, by job title currently within air accident investigation unit of his Department; the number of vacant WTE staff, by job title currently within this unit; and when each of those vacancies be filled, in tabular form. [21320/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners (30 Apr 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 34. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of vehicles seized by Revenue Commissioners under section 141 of the Finance Act 2001 in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [21336/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (30 Apr 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 52. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of WTE qualified horticulturists, by grade employed by OPW as of 22 April 2025; and if he will provide same figures as of 31 December 2022, in tabular form. [21318/25]