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Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 May 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Simon Harris: ...to take Questions Nos. 15 and 16 together. I met the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, in Brussels on 11 April. Ireland’s membership of the European Union is of great importance to our national prosperity, well-being, and indeed, to our sense of identity and I undertook an early visit to Brussels as a signal of my commitment to continuing our excellent...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 May 2024) See 4 other results from this debate

Mick Barry: I congratulate the students at Trinity College who have forced their college to begin divesting from Israel. They have achieved more from their actions than has been achieved by the Government. I note that students at UCD have followed their example. I also congratulate the dozens of staff and students at UCC who have now formed the UCC BDS to organise action with the aim of forcing UCC...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (14 May 2024) See 12 other results from this debate

Mick Barry: I understand that the special European Council had some discussion on economic matters, including the position of small business and supports for small business. I also understand that the Taoiseach is bringing forward a package tomorrow. There are a few points I wish to make about that. I will start by saying hands off the minimum wage and hands off workers' sick leave. I am open to the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024) See 19 other results from this debate

Simon Harris: ...Clarke report to conclude, which is expected to happen this month. Smaller emergency departments in the region, as the Deputy knows, closed 15 years ago. This was based on clear clinical advice at the time but we do know there are significant pressures in the mid-west region. The actions the Minister has taken are correct. I will get a timeline for the Deputy.

Family Law (Divorce) (Amendment) Bill: First Stage (14 May 2024)

Patrick Costello: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996 to provide for swifter access to divorce proceedings. This legislation will further modernise our laws around divorce. Divorce was prohibited in the State until the 1995 referendum, which allowed divorce where people had been separated for four of the previous five years. The...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 May 2024) See 14 other results from this debate

Simon Harris: -----as they are across the country. I will check. I am not taking from the Deputy's point. Across the country, housing commencements are increasing. I assure the Deputy that when State agencies like Uisce Éireann and others make investment decisions, they do so cognisant of the national planning framework and the national development plan. A new national planning framework will...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (14 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to make a statement on plans for a new farmers' charter of rights. Senator Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister for Education to provide an update on the pilot school bus schemes to be introduced...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Farmers Charter (14 May 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Pippa Hackett: I thank the Cathaoirleach, welcome those in the Visitors Gallery and thank Senator Boyhan for raising this issue. The farmers' charter review group began renegotiations of the new farmers' charter in early January 2023. The aim of the review group is to agree standards and delivery targets for schemes and services provided by my Department. It includes protocols in respect of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Transport (14 May 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins, for attending to deal with this issue on behalf of the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley. He will be very aware that the Minister initiated the first large-scale review of the school transport scheme since it was established in 1967 and that the report on the review, School Transport 2030, was published on 27 February. It is very...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (14 May 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Minister of State is having a busy morning here with us. I thank him for taking the time to come here today for what is an important matter for many parents of children with additional needs in my area of south Kildare. I want to speak to the Minister of State today about St. Anne's special school on the Curragh in County Kildare. The school was established in 1967 by the visionary...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (14 May 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Tim Lombard: It is wonderful to have a Minister of State from Limerick in front of me after the weekend we had. It is great to have this opportunity to discuss a very important issue with our Minister of State from Limerick. On a more serious note, I have a Commencement matter put down today on the need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on a new endoscopy unit based in Bantry General...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024) See 17 other results from this debate

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Order of Business is No. 1, Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 - Second Stage, to be taken at 3.15 p.m., with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed 15 minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes each, all other Senators not to exceed six minutes each, and the Minister to be given no less than 15 minutes to reply to the debate.

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 May 2024) See 19 other results from this debate

James Browne: I am happy to present the Gambling Regulation Bill to the House. This is an important and necessary Bill to address and regulate gambling in Ireland.I know the Bill has significant support and I look forward to Senators' contributions. The Internet has made gambling easier to access than was ever thought possible. Everyone, including children, has relatively easy access to gambling sites...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action (14 May 2024)

Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 11:00 The Joint Committee met at 11:00 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Richard Bruton, Timmy Dooley, Cormac Devlin, Alice-Mary Higgins, Alan Farrell, Pauline O'Reilly. Martin Kenny, Darren O'Rourke, Jennifer Whitmore. Teachta / Deputy Brian Leddin sa...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Draft National Energy and Climate Plan: Discussion (14 May 2024) See 29 other results from this debate

Mr. Ois?n Coghlan: I thank the Chair, Deputies and Senators for meeting us today. It is really important for this committee to have an opportunity to think about and scrutinise these two important policy documents that form part of the European governance of climate and energy policy. The NLTS has a role in the Irish national policy directly under the climate law itself. We are sorry for...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Parental Bereavement Leave (Amendment) Bill 2021: Pre-Committee Stage Scrutiny (14 May 2024) See 23 other results from this debate

Réada Cronin: Ar dtús ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an gcoiste as an deis ár mBille a phlé. I have been a member of the climate committee, the gender equality committee and the foreign affairs and defence committee but this is my first time on this side of the fence. I know the time of the committee members is scarce and valuable and I am very grateful for their...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth (14 May 2024)

Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 15:00 The Joint Committee met at 15:00 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí Dála / Deputies John Brady, Tom Clonan. Patrick Costello, Jennifer Murnane O'Connor. I láthair / In attendance: Deputy Réada Cronin and Senator Diarmuid Wilson. Teachta / Deputy Kathleen...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills (14 May 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 11:00 The Joint Committee met at 11:00 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Sorca Clarke, Eileen Flynn, Mairéad Farrell, Rónán Mullen, Jim O'Callaghan. Fiona O'Loughlin, Pauline O'Reilly. I láthair / In attendance: Deputy Thomas Pringle...

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