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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wastewater Treatment (10 Apr 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Deputy Lawless for raising this important issue. I will reply on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Browne. This matter has been raised by Oireachtas colleagues of the Deputy's from Mayo, notably the Minister of State, Deputy Alan Dillon, who is here. It is obviously a matter of huge concern for the public representatives and the people of Newport. Deputy Lawless will appreciate...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wastewater Treatment (10 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: I appreciate that Uisce Éireann has made progress nationally. There is no question about that, but my question is specific to Newport. That is why I am raising this issue. What I really want to know is whether the Minister will engage with Uisce Éireann to provide regular updates in relation to it? As I said, we cannot arrive at a situation in 2030 where no progress has been...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wastewater Treatment (10 Apr 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: I again thank the Deputy for raising this issue. As I have said, the Newport wastewater treatment plant is currently at preliminary business case stage 2. Uisce Éireann will develop a shortlist of solutions identifying preferred options and will calculate estimated costs. A significant amount of data gathering, surveys and assessments are required to support various consenting...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wastewater Treatment (10 Apr 2025)

Cuireadh an Dáil ar athló ar 5.47 p.m. go dtí 2 p.m., Dé Máirt, an 29 Aibreán 2025. The Dáil adjourned at at 5.47 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, 29 April 2025.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Arts Policy (10 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for his kind words. It was a privilege and pleasure to work with him on the previous arts committee in a very collaborative way. I hope the new arts and culture committee will look at this commitment in the programme for Government as a priority. It is welcome that the Minister has indicated that his Department will carry out assessments as to how this culture...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Arts Policy (10 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: I again thank the Deputy for raising this important Topical Issue matter this evening. I will certainly relay his comments to the Minister. I am encouraged by what the Deputy said about the importance of the youth culture card. Every organisation providing a range of programmes, events and resources for young people, including both in-person and online events, needs to be supported. ...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wastewater Treatment (10 Apr 2025)

Wastewater Treatment

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wastewater Treatment (10 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: Newport is a beautiful town on the west coast of Mayo, nestled in the stunning Clew Bay. However, Newport has no wastewater treatment plant and as a result, raw sewage is being pumped into Clew Bay on a daily basis. It is affecting the ecosystem and fish stocks. It is creating foul odour and preventing housing development, economic development and, of course, recreational activities for...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (10 Apr 2025)

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (10 Apr 2025)

Catherine Ardagh: 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 Paul Lawless - To discuss the wastewater treatment plant in Newport, County Mayo. Deputy Michael Cahill - To discuss the shortfall in home care provision in Kerry. Deputy Gary Gannon - To discuss accommodation options for...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (10 Apr 2025)

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Arts Policy (10 Apr 2025)

Arts Policy

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Arts Policy (10 Apr 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I am grateful to the Minister of State for taking this Topical Issue. It concerns introduction of a youth culture card which, as the Minister of State will be aware, we have committed to in the programme for Government. I championed this in terms of our manifesto at the general election, but this is something we believe is critical to ensure young people have access to the arts, cultural...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Arts Policy (10 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. I am taking it on behalf of the Minister for arts, Deputy O'Donovan. Having worked with the Deputy on the tourism and arts committee for five years during the previous Dáil term, I know how important this issue is and what a champion Deputy Byrne is for the arts and cultural sector. What he has raised today is significant and...

Uisce Éireann: Statements (10 Apr 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: We have had a debate for more than three hours with 38 contributions, which shows the significance of the issue for people. I thank everyone who has taken part in the debate. I will touch on a few general points and then I will try to address some of the points that were raised by Members. I want to reflect on the progress has been made since Uisce Éireann was established as Irish...

Uisce Éireann: Statements (10 Apr 2025)

Mark Ward: On Tuesday, Sinn Féin introduced a Bill in the Dáil that would scrap water charges for good and prevent the Government from introducing them in the future. It would put an end to the debate for good, even if the Government wanted to introduce charges for water. Lo and behold, surprise, surprise, the Government voted against this, leaving the door ajar to introducing water charges...

Uisce Éireann: Statements (10 Apr 2025)

Barry Heneghan: I thank Uisce Éireann for coming in to meet me recently. It was a very good and informative meeting. I understand that it plays a critical role in managing one of the most essential services that we all rely on every day. Uisce Éireann had a huge portfolio when it began ten years ago, including the treatment of infrastructure and environmental standards. It is really doing its...

Uisce Éireann: Statements (10 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: I have been listening to the debate today and a great deal of sense has been talked but I think there is a little bit of speaking out of both sides of the mouth from Members in this Chamber who opposed water charges and think that is the end of the world but then complain that there is not a dependable funding stream for Irish Water or Uisce Éireann and the work it has to do. At the end...

Uisce Éireann: Statements (10 Apr 2025)

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Uisce Éireann: Statements (10 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: -----for the greater Dublin area. In fact, we depend on Blessington and other places for huge amounts of water. The point he makes is absolutely right, however, in that there is going to be an increasing demand on that water supply. We need to be putting in place measures now to ensure the water will be there. There are so many ways in which we can do that. Obviously we can find...