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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Development (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: I thank the Ministers of State and Deputies for their contributions. Given the upcoming festivities, I wish everybody a happy St. Patrick's Day.

International Women's Day: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: There was an exchange a few moments ago relating to Deputy Devine's contribution. To clarify that everything that was said was allowable under Standing Orders, I just asked for advice on foot of the Deputy's request to me as Chair.

International Women's Day: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2025)

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International Women's Day: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2025)

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International Women's Day: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: We will proceed to the Government slot.

International Women's Day: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: Deputy Lahart wanted to make a remark in response to Deputy Devine.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Aidan Farrelly - To discuss to lack of school places and school building projects in Kildare. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú - To discuss the difficulties in mental health services in the Louth-Meath area. Deputy Malcolm...

International Women's Day: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: One second. We have had a debate here without interruption from all sides and all parties, both Government and Opposition.

International Women's Day: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: The only Members who have repeatedly commented since I sat in this chair are Deputies Cronin and Devine.

Visit of Danish Delegation (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: I take the opportunity to recognise the delegation from the Danish Parliament who are joining us in the Gallery with Deputy Malcolm Byrne of Wexford. They are all very welcome. Ireland has had 62 years of a diplomatic relationship with Denmark - I checked. They are most welcome and I thank them for being here.

International Women's Day: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: Deputy McGuinness please, without interruption.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: 168. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 224 of 6 February 2025, for an update on a project (details supplied); where the interim facility might be placed; the timeline on this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10218/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Reviews (6 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: 236. To ask the Minister for Finance to review a case in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10250/25]

Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: Does the Minister of State wish to respond?

Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: Amendments Nos. 2 to 4, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed. Amendment No. 3 is a physical and logical alternative to amendment No. 2.

Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: Does Deputy Nash wish to move amendment No. 3?

Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: Deputy Doherty has indicated he does not intend to move amendment No. 4.

Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (5 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: I thank Deputies for their participation in this important debate to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht – Questions on Policy or Legislation (5 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: I raise the issue of the Castlemartyr and Killeagh bypass with the announcement of national roads funding imminent. My question is on the appointment of a design consultant. We are due to see funding allocated shortly for national road projects but the appointment of a design consultant is necessary for this project to advance. I would appreciate if the Taoiseach could comment on this to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (5 Mar 2025)

James O'Connor: 10. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for a detailed breakdown of costings for the way in which the Defence Forces can get from level of ambition 2 to level of ambition 3, which he referred to in a Dáil debate on 26 February 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9874/25]