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Fisheries: Statements (22 Oct 2025)

Tom Brabazon: I welcome the opportunity to participate in this debate. I welcome John Lynch from Howth, who is the CEO of the Irish South and East Fish Producers Organisation. I thank him for the hard work that he does in this area. Ireland has a very proud fishing tradition right across our island. I was glad to see that a stand-alone Minister of State for fisheries was re-established as part of...

Committee on Defence and National Security: Defence Developments at EU Level and Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 Oct 2025)

Tom Brabazon: I thank the witnesses very much for the opening statement. The fund of €800 billion has been described as a notional amount. There is a lot of uncertainty as to how and when it is to be made up. It seems to me to be more of a fictional amount than anything else. In fairness, Mr. O'Meara has emphasised that Ireland's participation is more about the procurement process and getting...

Committee on Defence and National Security: Defence Developments at EU Level and Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 Oct 2025)

Tom Brabazon: Just a brief outline.

Committee on Defence and National Security: Defence Developments at EU Level and Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 Oct 2025)

Tom Brabazon: I will go back to the quality issue. If an expert from the Defence Forces is outlining the spec and it is to be done on a broader basis to achieve economies of scale, I presume there would have to be consultation with various defence forces in the EU to pick a particular spec for pieces of equipment.

Committee on Defence and National Security: Defence Developments at EU Level and Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 Oct 2025)

Tom Brabazon: That would be great.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (22 Oct 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 22. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of implementation of the national policy framework on drone operations, including drone delivery systems; the measures being taken to ensure robust enforcement of existing regulations; and whether his Department has engaged with communities affected by increased drone activity to assess the framework’s effectiveness;...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (22 Oct 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 23. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Departments plans to undertake consultation with residents and local authorities in areas where commercial drone delivery operations are active, if concerns around noise, privacy, and safety have been assessed; and if he will review the current regulatory frameworks to ensure sufficient protections are in place for local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (22 Oct 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 24. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement his Department had with the Irish Aviation Authority to ensure that the deployment of drone delivery systems is regulated in a way that balances technological innovation with environmental protection; and the privacy of local communities and public safety. [57517/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (21 Oct 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 139. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to the recent elections in Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56949/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (21 Oct 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 133. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his assessment of the current situation in Yemen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56948/25]

Committee on Drugs Use: Intergenerational Trauma: Discussion (16 Oct 2025)

Tom Brabazon: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. I missed a good chunk of them so I apologise if I am repeating a question. Earlier there was an intimation that if we intervene sooner and deal with intergenerational trauma, we can save a lot of money for the State. Have particular studies been done on that or does anybody have empirical evidence in respect of it? It is very significant....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (16 Oct 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 282. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022 will be progressed. [56149/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (16 Oct 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 283. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022. [56150/25]

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (15 Oct 2025)

Tom Brabazon: This is not a utopian budget. It is not a budget that solves every problem. Despite what the Opposition proclaims, no budget ever could. The budget serves two main purposes. The first is to rein in public expenditure, which has been on the rise significantly since 2020. I welcome the budget's approach to reducing the trajectory of the spending of taxpayers' money. It is a prudent...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (15 Oct 2025)

Tom Brabazon: Tá scoláirí, tuistí, oidí agus an pobal máguaird gar do Ghaelcholáiste Reachrann ag fanacht ar bhuanfhoirgneamh le 24 bliain anuas. Tháinig an t-Aire amach chun na scoile i mí an Mheithimh agus fágadh gach duine leis an tuairim go mbeadh foirgneamh na scoile ag dul amach le haghaidh tairiscintí an mhí seo caite. In ainneoin...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (15 Oct 2025)

Tom Brabazon: Tá mé ag éisteacht le leithscéalta ón Roinn le blianta fada anuas agus níl sé maith go leor. Tá freagraí dearfacha i scríbhinn ag teastáil.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (15 Oct 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 192. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department will update the wind turbine guidelines; and when it is expected they will be published. [56042/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 Oct 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 237. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the nature of refurbishment works that Irish Rail carried out at Kilbarrack and Raheny Dart Stations in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [54615/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (14 Oct 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 402. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the new school building project for a school (details supplied) has gone to tender; and if the commencement for works is still on track for Q1/Q2 2026. [54563/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probation and Welfare Service (14 Oct 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 679. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to visit a service (details supplied) before the end of 2025. [54617/25]