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Committee on Public Petitions: Ombudsman for Children's Annual Report 2022: Office of the Ombudsman for Children (9 May 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Martin Browne: ...physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected, pursuant to both the Constitution and statute, by absolute privilege. They are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable, or to otherwise engage...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (9 May 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...My Department has also recently recruited a staff member on the Work Placement Experience Programme (WPEP). This is a Department of Social Protection initiative which gives people who have been long term unemployed a chance to gain work experience. However, while my Department has offices located in Ballina, Dublin and Na Forbacha (Galway), it has no offices in County Meath.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (9 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...lead investigator, Sir Iain Livingston, to hear about his work and that of the Denton team. It is to be hoped that the anticipated report of the Operation Denton investigation will contribute to the long process of justice, truth and acknowledgement for the victims and survivors. Last year I attended and spoke at, a very moving and powerful memorial in Dublin on 17 May hosted by...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (9 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, are aimed at breaking the spirit of the Ukrainian people. The relentless targeting of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure by Russia amplifies fears of prolonged disruptions to critical services and underscores the need for multifaceted international support. In the context of these ongoing attacks, it is more important than ever that the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (9 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...efforts are focused on these core needs. It is also important that our efforts aimed at addressing the immediate crisis also lay the foundation for a pathway towards a sustainable peace in the long term. Ireland’s focus is on seeking to find a way to change the reality on the ground and to protect and encourage a peace process that can deliver a two-State solution. Some of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Neutrality (9 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...Ireland does not participate in military alliances or common or mutual defence arrangements. As I have said in this House on many previous occasions, the Government has no plans to alter our long-standing policy of military neutrality, join a military alliance or enter into a mutual defence arrangement. As such, a referendum enshrining Ireland’s neutrality in the Constitution...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Asylum Seekers (9 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...lives as envisioned in the Good Friday Agreement. I confirmed that - contrary to media reporting - Gardaí will not be assigned to physically police the border north-south. We both recognised the long-standing, excellent police cooperation that exists north-south, with the PSNI and the Gardaí working together to maintain the integrity of the Common Travel Area in both...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (9 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: ...on this critical infrastructure. This is the largest UCPM operation to date with the Commission and Member States providing in kind assistance of over EUR 796 million. We remain committed to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes. This year, we plan to provide over €20 million in humanitarian assistance, with additional funding to be allocated to support development and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (9 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...Ireland has been a strong advocate for Ukraine's European membership aspirations at EU level and welcomed the recent decision by the European Council to launch accession negotiations. I believe that EU membership will be the greatest long-term guarantee of Ukraine’s future security and prosperity. Ireland has always been a strong supporter of EU enlargement and we will stand ready...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (9 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...efforts are focused on these core points. It is also important that our efforts aimed at addressing the immediate crisis also lay the foundation for a pathway towards a sustainable peace in the long term. Ireland’s is seeking to find a way to change the reality on the ground and to protect and encourage a peace process that can deliver a two-State solution. Some of my most...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (9 May 2024)

Michael McGrath: ...data, in the year to March, motor insurance prices increased by 5.0% on average; however, it should be noted that the average price rise in the EU was 9.7% in February 2024. This recent rise is after a long period of sustained price reductions, and it is important to stress that prices remain 40.7% lower than their peak in July 2016. While the Government is committed to fostering...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Exchequer Deficit (9 May 2024)

Michael McGrath: ...for 2024 and 2025, when the Exchequer is projected to run a surplus. There is also maturing debt that will require refinancing: for example, based on the current maturity profile of the medium/long-term debt portfolio, maturing debt in the form of Government bonds as well as EFSM and SURE Programme loans totals almost €15 billion in 2026 and almost €9 billion in 2027.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (9 May 2024)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 and 196 together. Under Housing for All, the Government will deliver 47,600 new build social homes and 3,500 social homes through long-term leasing in the period 2022-2026. Our clear focus is to increase the stock of social housing through new build projects delivered by local authorities and Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs). For 2023 and 2024, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (9 May 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Helen McEntee: ...without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Health Services Staff (9 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...State. Any visa required national that wishes to enter the State, and remain, for up to 90 days must have a Type C Short Stay Visa. A visa required national that wishes to reside in the State for longer than 90 days must have a Type D Long Stay Visa. The Family Reunification Unit which process applications made under the International Protection Act 2015 is prioritising Sudanese...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Ceremonies (9 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in the cases where the response is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (9 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in the cases where the response is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (9 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...to seek information by way of the parliamentary questions process. The Deputy may consider using the email service except in cases where the response is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (9 May 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I acknowledge that waiting lists for scoliosis and spina bifida services are unacceptably long. I am acutely aware of the burden that this places on patients and their families. Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) has advised my Department that they are in direct contact with the family. As the Deputy’s query relates to a service matter I have referred the question to the HSE for...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Recreation Policy (9 May 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 324. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her Department's plans to support long, cross-county walking trails in order to optimise their development for the benefit of villages along their routes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16697/24]