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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (11 Apr 2024)

Barry Cowen: 13. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will report on the progress being made by the Land Development Agency in providing affordable and social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15665/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (7 Mar 2024)

Barry Cowen: 20. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to the recent developments in the cases of political prisoners in Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10799/24]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Environmental Policy (29 Feb 2024)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Minister of State for his response and the clarity associated with it. It is imperative in light of the reaction by some to what was agreed this week that the Government clearly state in this House that any scheme will be voluntary, we can meet our commitment from State lands, anybody who does not participate will not be impacted in respect of their single farm payment, and this...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Environmental Policy (29 Feb 2024)

Barry Cowen: The EU Commission first proposed the nature restoration law in June 2022. What was proposed then is a far different animal than that which was voted through the EU Parliament earlier this week. Notwithstanding the bona fides and goodwill of an EU-wide programme to increase biodiversity, restore habitats and allow nature to flourish, it could not, should not and will not be at the expense of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)

Barry Cowen: 52. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the permanent Defence Force as of 1 January 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2724/24]

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)

Barry Cowen: Continuing where I left off, will the Minister introduce amendments extending permission times for any developments that have been granted permission but then can be delayed by several years due to legal proceedings? I also want to hear what will happen with judicial reviews. There are 2,000 judicial review applications opened before the High Court every year, 1,200 of which are planning...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Dec 2023)

Barry Cowen: I join others in commending the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, on bringing forward this significant Bill. While I and others might argue it has taken too long to get to this point, it is better late than never. I do not underestimate the work the Minister and his officials have done on this mammoth Bill. I commend them and the parliamentary draftspeople in the Office of the Attorney...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Barry Cowen: Like many others here, I was shocked, deflated and almost despairing when witnessing events unfold last week after the terrible attack on innocent children earlier that day. Our ongoing thoughts and prayers are for the victims, their families and the school community. Thanks and solidarity are due to An Garda Síochána and the emergency services for their bravery and commitment in...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Barry Cowen: If I could continue, please. I thought I had a minute and a half. I had hoped for more time for all Members to contribute to this debate to denounce unreservedly the lawlessness that shamed our nation. All Members need to support the rule of law and insist that agreed protocols and procedures associated with our obligations and commitments to international agreements to assist those...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Barry Cowen: ----or traitors, but are agreed democratically here, in the EU and the UN.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Universal Social Charge (23 Nov 2023)

Barry Cowen: 131. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of earners in counties Offaly, Laois, Longford and Westmeath who will benefit from the USC reductions announced in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51302/23]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (9 Nov 2023)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Minister for being here and for his response and the detail contained within it. I acknowledge the commitment made that despite the lack of funding or progress on this project in 2022 and 2023, it will be considered in the context of the forthcoming allocations for 2024. I again note the role to be played by TII. I note the project's inclusion in the national development plan....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (9 Nov 2023)

Barry Cowen: I should have mentioned that this would also advance the project relating to the high cross at Durrow Abbey and the commitment made by the Office of Public Works to advance that offering as an attraction. However, it cannot be progressed while the existing road infrastructure is in place. It is also awaiting progress on this matter. That should also be part of the consideration of the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (9 Nov 2023)

Barry Cowen: I seek the reinstatement of the new section of the N52 between the N4 interchange at Kilbeggan and the Tullamore bypass. The Kilbeggan to Kinnegad section of the east–west or Dublin–Galway connection was opened in 2005 and the Tullamore bypass was opened in 2009. The next stage of that development was to link the two to assist with regional development. Having completed the...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2023)

Barry Cowen: The thrust of the budget and the Finance (No. 2) Bill is to position the economy for the long term and for come what may. It is right that it should deal with the cost-of-living measures of now and also salt away some money for the future in infrastructure and other funds. Our ability to do that is dependent on us continuing to have the buoyant corporate taxes we currently have and that is...

Trends in Mortality and Estimates of Excess Mortality: Statements (18 Oct 2023)

Barry Cowen: Any discussion or statements on excess mortality must take account of our very recent past and the difficulties and terrible deaths associated with Covid. We commend the Government, the health services and the schemes aimed at ensuring everything is done to help and assist those who remain at risk. I think of the ongoing vaccination schemes and so forth. However, in the main, we are living...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2023)

Barry Cowen: I am glad to have the opportunity to acknowledge the Government's achievement in delivering such an extensive and expansive budget. This happens not by accident but by design. It happens when there is constant and ongoing international investment and a progressive taxation system which rewards work and generates revenue. Those have put us in a position to deliver this budget. The...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (3 Oct 2023)

Barry Cowen: 79. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the Defence Force's training engagement with the EU Military Assistance Mission in Ukraine and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42528/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Climate Action Plan (3 Oct 2023)

Barry Cowen: 1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the energy summit he convened at Government Buildings in the summer. [36290/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Just Transition (27 Sep 2023)

Barry Cowen: 2. To ask the Taoiseach his response to the NESC’s report, Just Transition in Agriculture and Land Use. [36287/23]