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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Oct 2025)

Micheál Carrigy: The Taoiseach will be aware the provision of home help services is vital support that allows many older people and those with additional needs to remain living independently in their homes. Recent rankings from Home and Community Care Ireland place County Longford second, with the highest number of people on a waiting list for a service. In my constituency office, I continue to meet...

Office of the President: Motion [Private Members] (22 Oct 2025)

Micheál Carrigy: The next item on our agenda is a Private Members' motion on the Office of the President from the Independent Technical Group. Before I call on Deputy Tóibín, I refer to a ruling made by the Ceann Comhairle on 7 October, to be aware that the President is beyond political debate as are the candidates running in the upcoming election. Both sides must respect that we do not delve into...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (22 Oct 2025)

Micheál Carrigy: 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 Catherine Ardagh - To discuss the additional investment provided in budget 2026 for children’s respite supports. Deputy Joe Cooney - To discuss a recent court decision regarding the connection by the Ennis Plaza to the...

Committee on Disability Matters: Participation in Community Life for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (22 Oct 2025)

Micheál Carrigy: You get it from me.

Committee on Disability Matters: Participation in Community Life for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (22 Oct 2025)

Micheál Carrigy: I apologise for being late. I was on Chair duty in the Dáil. I welcome the witnesses and thank them for the cross-organisation work that has been done heretofore. There is an awful lot more to do. We are starting from a point well behind. I know Ms McTavish in Sport Ireland is a strong advocate in this area. I know that more is going to be done while she is in that role. Well done...

Committee on Disability Matters: Participation in Community Life for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (22 Oct 2025)

Micheál Carrigy: No, go ahead.

Committee on Disability Matters: Participation in Community Life for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (22 Oct 2025)

Micheál Carrigy: I give way to Deputy Ó Murchú. He was in.

Committee on Disability Matters: Participation in Community Life for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (22 Oct 2025)

Micheál Carrigy: My question has to do with facilities. I know Ms McTavish mentioned the 29 officers based in the local sports partnerships, etc. They provide a great service. I know the work they do at home in Longford. What is the link between local authority management as regards accessible sporting facilities? Are there sufficient facilities across the country? I know there is a deficit of sporting...

Committee on Disability Matters: Participation in Community Life for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (22 Oct 2025)

Micheál Carrigy: Are we feeding into the county development plans as they are being developed?

Committee on Disability Matters: Participation in Community Life for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (22 Oct 2025)

Micheál Carrigy: The Gaelic for all programme is limited where it is. I know there is a fantastic example at Athlone GAA, which took it on a number of years ago. I know it put in significant resources from personnel and included one-on-one coaching, which is fantastic. What are the plans to roll that out across the country?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Vacancy and Dereliction: Discussion (21 Oct 2025)

Micheál Carrigy: No apologies have been received. Members are advised of the constitutional requirement that they must be physically present within the confines of the Leinster House complex in order to participate in meetings. Vacant and derelict properties in our cities, towns and villages are not just an eyesore but also a significant obstacle to both solving the housing crisis and renewing our urban...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Vacancy and Dereliction: Discussion (21 Oct 2025)

Micheál Carrigy: Once there are legal proceedings taking place-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Vacancy and Dereliction: Discussion (21 Oct 2025)

Micheál Carrigy: I will not accept any questions in that regard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Vacancy and Dereliction: Discussion (21 Oct 2025)

Micheál Carrigy: Let Ms Behan finish, Senator.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Vacancy and Dereliction: Discussion (21 Oct 2025)

Micheál Carrigy: The Dublin City Council officials did not get a chance to come in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Vacancy and Dereliction: Discussion (21 Oct 2025)

Micheál Carrigy: We are running out of time and I want to move on to the next speaker, Deputy Joe Cooney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Vacancy and Dereliction: Discussion (21 Oct 2025)

Micheál Carrigy: I am sorry to interrupt but who is Deputy Cooney directing his question at?