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Neighbour Disputes (Vegetation) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 May 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: ...was the imposing height and overhang and the depth of private trees at the boundary wall to another property. The reduction of natural light meant the occupier had to have lights on in the house more often, especially during winter time. A tree surgeon indicated that the height of the tree was 50% over what it should be. This case was not in my constituency but it suggests it was a very...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (16 May 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Mary Butler: I thank Deputy Whitmore for raising this important issue. The Minister of State, Deputy Chambers, has been delayed. I was on standby to take this and I was under the impression that the Minister of State would be here. I have taken note of the issues raised by the Deputy and I hope the script will be able to provide some of the answers. From the outset I want to clarify that the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Development (16 May 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

Mary Butler: ...agreed to appoint a task force to take a holistic view of the measures required to rejuvenate Dublin city centre, both north and south. The goal is to make the whole of Dublin city centre a more thriving, attractive and safe cityscape, and a desirable location in which to live, work and do business and to visit. David McRedmond, CEO of An Post, has agreed to serve as the independent...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Mary Butler: ...representations and lodge an appeal of a decision of the chief inspector to the District Court, with regard to a registration of a designated centre. Cumulatively, these measures will provide for more timely and proportionate interventions where there is a breach of the regulations, thereby providing the chief inspector with further mechanisms to ensure that the current protections for...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 May 2024) See 8 other results from this debate

Micheál Martin: ...to the insurance industry which is reducing the costs and the scale of rewards. It is time the insurance industry responded with keener pricing and reductions in some of the premia. We also need more competition in the market. Even though I am from Cork, I do not know the specifics of the Kerry market which can sometimes be unique in itself. However, I will revert to the Minister for...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 May 2024) See 7 other results from this debate

Micheál Martin: ...economically and the population has grown. The nature of urban life is changing and the mix that went into towns in previous times may not be the mix for current times. There may be a need for more substantial residential accommodation in town centres than has been the norm in the past. That applies to the cities as well as the towns. I agree with the Deputy. I opposed the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Network (16 May 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Brendan Smith: I welcome the final sentence of the Minister's response, where he says that he will examine ways to give more support to local authorities. That needs to be done now. I have been highlighting this issue since 2020. The incessant rainfall has done damage even to relatively good roads. Cavan and Monaghan depend heavily on the non-national road network. In County Cavan, 96% of the road...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Éireann (16 May 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

Eamon Ryan: ...in the numbers required, Bus Éireann has undertaken significant driver recruitment campaigns in recent months, engaged in press activation, introduced an employee referral programme, and run more than 30 open days to attract drivers. Bus Éireann has also set up dedicated training schools in counties Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford to train drivers who have B class...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Development (16 May 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Marian Harkin: .... We are comparing with regions all across Europe. Any Government should be ashamed of that fact when we talk about this being one of the richest countries in Europe. I want to see action, not more promises.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Park-and-Ride Facilities (16 May 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Catherine Connolly: ...at. There are five sites. No progress would seem to have been made, according to the Minister's answer, in relation to the site on the western Barna side - Cappagh Road - although I have a more hopeful response from the NTA that it is now actively looking at that. Could the Minister talk to me about that? Can the Minister give me some timelines as to when we will see park and ride...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (16 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...we would prioritise which projects to deliver. I will focus on one aspect of this which I think the Deputy will be interested in, namely, the western rail corridor. It is probably one of the more contentious elements because in the past, and up to this date, when you asked the system if we should reopen the western rail corridor, it would say it does not make economic sense and the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rail Network (16 May 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Marian Harkin: ...me that the review was scheduled to be completed within 12 months. In November and December 2021, and October 2022, he told us that the review would be published shortly. This is going on for more than three years. I know there was a short delay because of what was happening in Northern Ireland but that is no excuse. There is huge uncertainty about what is happening with the western...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (16 May 2024)

David Stanton: I congratulate the Minister and his Department on the work done on the designated maritime area plan, DMAP, which was published recently. There is more work do to there. However, my question today has to do with the southern ports. The Minister will be aware that Doyle Shipping Group has pulled out of anything to do with offshore wind and assembly of turbines. The Port of Cork has...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Airport Policy (16 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...increase. The Deputy will be aware that An Bord Pleanála recently concluded its oral hearing into MetroLink, which is going to be a transformational project not just for Dublin Airport but, more importantly, for the wider Fingal area generally. It will provide a new high-capacity public transport corridor from Swords to the city centre via the airport and its delivery is...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Safety (16 May 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Jack Chambers: ...not on course to meet this target, and there are worrying indications in the research that driver behaviour has significantly worsened since the pandemic. Attitudes to drink-driving are becoming more permissive, drug-driving is on the rise and mobile phone use is a significant contributor to collisions. As part of our response, I brought forward the Road Traffic Act 2024, which was...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Micheál Martin: ...all over the world, including in Africa. That seems to be fine. The European Union has no colonies. I do not see the European Union as an imperialist power. Deputy Kenny may, but this is one more of the false narratives that keep getting discussed in this debate. We get into this unreal surreal world where people speak about the militarisation of Europe and Ireland as if somehow we...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

Brendan Howlin: ...away from the endorsement of the United Nations to simply domestic endorsement, or endorsement as part of a geopolitical group, would have two consequences. One, it would put our troops in much more danger because they would be seen not as acting as part of the world community but as acting for part of the world, a geopolitical grouping. Second, and as the Tánaiste is right in...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres (16 May 2024)

Colm Burke: ...country in our local communities. Primary care centres provide important primary care infrastructure, providing a single point of access to services for the individual. They also serve as a resource more broadly for the community, creating a focal point for local health initiatives or providing community groups with a place to meet. It is for this reason that the development of primary...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Dental Services (16 May 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Colm Burke: ...HSE has advised that many general dental surgeons would see patients with special needs routinely. Regarding capacity and recruitment, it is extremely heartening to note that we currently have more registered dentists in Ireland than ever before. We have 3,652 at present which is an additional 189 registered dentists since March 2023. This reflects positive trends with comparative...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Education Policy (16 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: ..., Cavan, as well as the need to make sure all children and young people are given the opportunity to thrive based on their ability. The Senator's point is that we must mainstream that in a much more significant and substantive way within our education system. In the context of my taking this Commencement matter on her behalf, the Minister has set out to me that we have a framework that...