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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)

Cathal Crowe: I am not talking about drones. I am talking about fixed, anchored antennae, masts and turbines that are being put up around radar stations.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)

Cathal Crowe: Okay, I thank Mr. Gavin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)

Cathal Crowe: My questions are primarily aimed at the University of Limerick. I recently travelled to see the laboratory and all they are doing. In the formal confines of the committee, I propose that we might have a committee visit there at some stage, if fitting. What is going on there is incredible. Today we are talking about air drones, but they also have a huge number of robotic craft and maritime...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)

Cathal Crowe: Other European countries have what is called a national laboratory where the state has very much bought into this. They bankroll innovation and ensure they are at the cutting edge for civilian use, military use and all sorts of applications. Is Ireland unique in not having a national laboratory? Do the witnesses have any suggestions as to how we might be able to develop one?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)

Cathal Crowe: I have a few more questions for the University of Limerick. It is great that there is innovation and it is reaching out to other agencies, but what could a national laboratory look like in terms of pulling all this together? On my earlier point, while there is incredible stuff going on, are we laggards as a Government and a political institution in not being fully involved in funding these...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)

Cathal Crowe: My question is to Mr. Weir from the University of Limerick. I know we are talking about drones today but I refer to the maritime aspects. How does the University of Limerick marry maritime and air drones, and what can it do to benefit Ireland Inc.?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)

Cathal Crowe: All of that would be a lot cheaper than buying new naval vessels and investing millions - billions, potentially - in infrastructure for the Defence Forces.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 Jul 2025)

Cathal Crowe: 67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will overturn the planned freeze on SNA allocations for schools due to the increasing need for such staff and the vital role they play in both the classroom and the school environment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38225/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (9 Jul 2025)

Cathal Crowe: 126. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the grant funding available to upgrade and repair old farm sheds (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38215/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (8 Jul 2025)

Cathal Crowe: 18. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on infrastructure will next meet. [33566/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (8 Jul 2025)

Cathal Crowe: 10. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on children and education will next meet. [33565/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (8 Jul 2025)

Cathal Crowe: 252. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on proposed updates to the 318 bus service linking Ennis and Limerick city (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37218/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (8 Jul 2025)

Cathal Crowe: 269. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding provided for footpaths to each of the 31 local authorities in each of the past five years; the distance of footpaths covered with this funding in each local authority, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37406/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (8 Jul 2025)

Cathal Crowe: 505. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans for an ‘above the shop’ living refurbishment grant by topping up the vacant and derelict refurbishment grant so as to help make spaces above retail premises liveable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37171/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (3 Jul 2025)

Cathal Crowe: 42. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide details on the capacity of drug units in each Garda division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36297/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (3 Jul 2025)

Cathal Crowe: 85. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider introducing an incentive scheme to encourage farmers who have particularly old and potentially dangerous tractors and machinery in their farm yards to upgrade to newer and safer options; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36295/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (3 Jul 2025)

Cathal Crowe: 104. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will introduce TAMS grant funding for goat herd owners in order that they can install suitable fencing and handling and housing facilities for their livestock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36294/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Exports Growth (3 Jul 2025)

Cathal Crowe: 202. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the action being taken to encourage Irish businesses to grow their export markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36959/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (3 Jul 2025)

Cathal Crowe: 356. To ask the Minister for Health when HSE staff (details supplied) can expect to be contacted by the HSE regarding their future in the organisation as a result of recent changes; if they will be offered new positions within the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36779/25]