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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Teanga Gaeilge (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta Ó Cuív. Bhí mé ag éisteacht go géar leis an méid a bhí a rá aige. Caithfidh mé a rá, i dtosach báire, agus tá a fhios ag an saol é seo, go bhfuil an fhreagracht maidir le soláthair lóistín d’iarrthóir ar chosaint idirnáisiúnta agus do theifigh ag...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Teanga Gaeilge (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Tuigim nach bhfuil an Teachta Ó Cuív ag piocadh amach na dteifeach agus a rá go bhfuil an milleán orthu. Tá sé ag rá go bhfuil rudaí eile i gceist. Bíonn sé i gcónaí ag caint faoi chúrsaí thithíochta sna Gaeltachtaí agus na heastáit tithíochta agus na srianta atá orthu toisc ceisteanna teanga....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Teanga Gaeilge (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Táim.

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil le gach duine a bhí páirteach sa díospóireacht. Tá mé buíoch do na Teachtaí uilig a tháinig isteach agus a phlé an Bille agus a thug tuairimí dom maidir leis. Tá brón orm go raibh deifir an tseachtain seo, ach bhí deifir toisc go raibh mé ag iarraidh go mbeadh an Bille...

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Tarchur chuig Roghchoiste (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Tairgim: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on the Irish Language, Gaeltacht and the Irish-speaking Community pursuant to Standing Orders 95 and 181.

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Sin ceann de na baill.

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Why does the Deputy not work with some of the community groups to apply for grants?

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: An é seo an Roinn nó an tOireachtas?

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Tá an Teachta ag caint faoin Oireachtas.

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Chuaigh an cheist sin thar mo cheann.

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Táim ag smaoineamh ar na hiarrthóirí a bheidh ag iarraidh dul san iomaíocht. Leanfaidh mé ar aghaidh. Beidh gach duine den triúr comhalta tofa den údarás do réigiún an deiscirt ar choiste an réigiúin sin, mar aon le comhalta amháin ó Chomhairle Contae Chiarraí, comhalta amháin ó Chomhairle Contae...

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Tairgim: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois." Cuirim fáilte roimh mo chuid oifigigh atá tagtha anseo ó Chonamara inniu. Tá lúcháir mhór orm, mar an tAire Stáit na Gaeltachta, a bheith anseo inniu. Cuirim fáilte mhór roimh an deis seo labhairt sa Dáil agus an Bille um Údarás na Gaeltachta (Leasú), 2024 a...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Stop running down your own city.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Swimming Pools (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir Lombard agus na Seanadóirí uilig as ucht an deis seo a thabhairt dom labhairt le Seanadóirí faoin straitéis snámha náisiúnta. As was said, swimming is our second most popular participation sport and has the potential to be truly inclusive for all in society. It engages the young and old alike, allows for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Swimming Pools (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: It is not published yet. It was approved yesterday.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Swimming Pools (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: When I was appointed Minister of State for sport, I was deeply conscious of the number of actions that needed to be done as part of the programme for Government. This is one very important action. I have made sure that it has happened. These things take time but it has to happen. Swimming pools also take time to build. When I arrived at the Department, I saw a budget line of €3...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Both I and my officials held a meeting recently with representatives from the organisation referred to during which it outlined the contents of its funding proposals for the Irish language and Gaeltacht sector. My Department will consider the recommendations made by the organisation in the context of the Departments submission to the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The following table sets out the estimated costs as requested, of increasing the funding for Údarás na Gaeltachta by 10%, 20% and 50%. 2024 Budget Allocation 10 % 10% increase €37,229,000 €3,722,900 €40,951,900 2024 Budget Allocation 20% 20% increase ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: There have been many changes to the work of Údarás na Gaeltachta since its establishment in 1980. It remains the regional authority responsible for the economic, social and cultural development of the Gaeltacht. However, the success of the organisation relies upon its alignment with the evolving needs of Gaeltacht communities. In this context, one of the most pressing issues both...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oideachas Riachtanas Speisialta (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Is ar an eagraíocht Muintearas Teo. atá an cúram Scéim na gCampaí Samhraidh a riar ar son mo Roinne. Ar bhonn ghinearálta, cuirtear fóirdheontas níos airde ar fáil do pháistí le riachtanais speisialta le tacú leo freastal ar champaí samhraidh Gaeltachta atá maoinithe ag mo Roinn faoin scéim seo. Tá plé...