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Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2024)

Ivana Bacik: I raised this issue in my contribution on Second Stage. There is immense concern about the issue of costs generally and about the proposals on judicial review. I echo the comments of Deputies Ó Broin and O'Callaghan about the need for greater clarity, in particular on timing. The more I speak to those engaged in planning - the stakeholders and so on - the more concern I hear about...

Road Safety: Statements (17 Apr 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Before I call on the Minister of State, I want to echo the sentiments expressed by so many people who wish to express sympathy to those who have lost people. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle was quite right in describing the increasing loss of life as a real catastrophe. The Minister of State can see from the strength of the emotions and feelings of people how this subject awakes a strong response...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report on Indexation of the Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (17 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

...at a rate of 5.9%. Employment is not necessarily a route out of poverty. There needs to be serious reform of our economy in order to address that and ultimately bring in a living wage. Finally, I echo what has been said. There is ultimately a choice. Do we begin with tax? Do we ask about the most that the Government is willing to tax and then divvy it up and, if it is not enough,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Delivery of Health Services for Patients with Long Covid: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

John Lahart: I am impressed with what the programme is doing and the additional information that has been provided, although I found the opening statement a little box-ticking in nature. To echo Deputy Shortall, language is important from, for example, a health insurance point of view in terms of how a disease is described. If it is not a disease, one cannot claim for treatment. Dr. Ní Bhriain...

National Cancer Strategy: Motion [Private Members] (16 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Colm Burke: I welcome the opportunity to address the House on the issues raised by the Deputies tabling the motion. I would like to begin by echoing my colleague, Deputy Butler, in her opening remarks, and to thank her for the constructive and positive contributions to this important motion on the issue of funding for the national cancer strategy. I apologise that the Minister for Health, Deputy...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Simon Harris: ...constructively with her in this House. I really appreciate her raising this issue. I will watch the RTÉ documentary very closely this evening because I share the views and concerns that she has echoed and that the Tánaiste echoed at the weekend on the impact of social media on the mental health and well-being of our young people. We now have Coimisiún na Meán...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (16 Apr 2024)

Tom Clonan: ...citizens. We had a very expensive Government campaign which said that disability rights are human rights so can we see some action on this? I appreciate the Minister of State's response and I conclude by echoing the congratulations from our fellow Senators. Comhghairdeas and well done.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Rónán Mullen: ...situation. When people tell me this is this is the reason they do not pay their licence fee any more, I do not blame them. No fairness, no licence fee would be the motto of many people. Much more importantly, I echo the calls of the Pro Life Campaign for a special Oireachtas committee to examine the issue of bias and impartiality within the State broadcaster and its lack of objectivity....

Seanad: Agriculture: Statements (16 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

John Cummins: I welcome the Minister to the Chamber. I echo many of the comments of my colleagues, such as Senator Kyne, in welcoming many of the measures which have been taken heretofore. It has been unprecedented to have had seven months of rain. Farmers are worn out, and there is no question about that. There are still cows in all day and all night in many parts of the country when we all know they...

Anniversary of the Introduction of the Smoking Ban: Statements (11 Apr 2024)

Thomas Gould: ...give the €2 million that is needed to develop Keltoi into a dual-diagnosis centre. The Tánaiste probably heard during the week about what is happening in Cork University Hospital, CUH. A lady contacted local radio stations and The Echo. She was in the emergency department. Things are so bad in CUH this week that the triage nurse had to come out to speak to a young woman...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (11 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I echo the comments congratulating the Minister of State, Deputy Dillon, on his new position. I point to the statistics about two towns in County Clare and the vacancy rates that have been experienced there in recent years. The most recent statistics show that Kilrush is at 24.6% and Shannon town is at 29.8%. I flag that with the Minister and Ministers of State today. The Minister of...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Education Policy: Department of Education (11 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Ms Gr?inne Cullen: I would like to echo what Ms O'Neill is saying. I see some familiar faces in the Gallery as well. I have been privileged to be part of the consultation processes that we have been involved in. Ms Waterhouse and I have been at quite a number of them. The stories we hear are harrowing and it really does impact on us. It drives us on so that we say that we are not going...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Reviews (10 Apr 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: ...Deputy Harkin. I have followed this issue for some time. The Minister’s response towards the end was not too dissimilar to replies we have received to previous parliamentary questions. I echo what Deputy Harkin said. The Minister might provide us with any content arising from the last meeting to give us an idea of what the outstanding issues might be. As he said, there is a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord Bia: Chairperson Designate (10 Apr 2024)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I welcome Mr. Murrin and wish him the best of luck. I was listening to his submission. He has a fair bit of experience and knowledge of the whole industry. I would echo the Chairman. If there is one thing I would ask Mr. Murrin to do it is on the calf and dairy side. There is rocky water ahead. We need to make sure they are smoothed for all the farmers. I do not know how much Mr....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (10 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: The ongoing security crisis in Haiti, and its impact on human rights together with the deteriorating humanitarian situation, is extremely concerning. I echo the support expressed by the UN Secretary General for the establishment of a Transitional Council for Haiti, in line with the 11 March agreement brokered by the Caribbean Community. A Haitian-led political process will help address...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Impact of Means Testing on State Pension and Other Social Welfare Schemes: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

...2023, found that poverty, deprivation and income inadequacy are facts of life for many of those who are reliant on the State pension, which is the “second lowest level of income replacement in the EU”. Our members echoed this fully as part of our preparation for this meeting. One said: I am afraid to heat the house everyday as my oil might run out, I keep it for when I...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (9 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I echo the congratulations to the Taoiseach on his new position. I also echo the comments about his kids. It was really positive and a great experience to have them in the Chamber on this particular day. I wish the newly appointed Ministers well in their Departments. I congratulate Deputy Hildegarde Naughton on her appointment as Minister of State with responsibility for special education...

Accommodation for International Protection Applicants: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Joe O'Brien: ...for local development companies and other NGOs. It is to be hoped that over the next couple of weeks and months, I will announce further supports for communities that are working on the ground. I echo Deputy Ó Snodaigh's praise of community groups that have stood up and helped us. I am doing my best to see if we can get more resourcing to help in that regard. I will pick up on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2024)

Erin McGreehan: I echo the calls for the continuation of the waiver of development fees. It was a hugely successful scheme and it is really important that we continue it. I hope that sense will prevail and that those very worthwhile waivers will be continued. I also want to raise an issue that is very important for Border counties, particularly Louth.It is about the increase in excise duties on fuel...

General Practice and Local Health Services: Motion (20 Mar 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: ...'s confidence has been reduced. I will make a final point on healthcare staff. The point has already been raised today about long Covid, nurses and their concerns about that scheme ending. I echo the concerns that have been expressed in that regard. Those staff worked very hard during the pandemic and are very concerned about what is coming next.