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Road Safety: Statements (17 Apr 2024)

Brian Leddin: Enforcement is critically important. I agree with Deputy Tóibín. It has to be addressed. I welcome Commissioner Harris' recent initiative to increase enforcement on our roads. Others in this House talked about the Road Safety Authority and whether it is fit for purpose. I am inclined to think that as it is currently constituted, it is not. Its remit can certainly be looked...

Road Safety: Statements (17 Apr 2024)

Brian Leddin: I relayed this personal story to the Minister of State in the past. My family, like thousands of families, has been impacted by tragedy on our roads in the years and decades gone by. I never knew my grandfather on my mother's side. He was killed when cycling on Mulgrave Street in Limerick before I was born. I wish I had known him. He was by all accounts a good and impressive man....

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

Brian Leddin: I congratulate the Taoiseach on his elevation to his office and wish him well in his time in that office. I also congratulate my county compatriot, Deputy O'Donovan, on his elevation to Minister. My question also relates to flooding in County Clare. I see Deputy Crowe has left the Chamber. It is about the flooding of the railway line between Galway and Limerick just south of Ennis at...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (16 Apr 2024)

Brian Leddin: 73. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of offers of secondary school places in Limerick; the steps that have been taken since 2023 to ensure every student receives a place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16464/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Energy Conservation (16 Apr 2024)

Brian Leddin: 93. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress on the solar for schools' scheme; the take-up nationally and particularly in Limerick; the common challenges or obstacles for schools that have been identified through the application process; how these are being addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16463/24]

Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Second Stage (10 Apr 2024)

Brian Leddin: I welcome this fund and the legislation being introduced in the House today that will underpin it. When it was announced in the budget in October, it was widely acclaimed in Ireland and internationally. When this Government's term is complete there will be a few things that we will see, in time, as the great legacies of this Government. One of them, in my very subjective but sincere view,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 Apr 2024)

Brian Leddin: 209. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he and Irish Rail are taking to improve onboard WiFi and mobile phone connectivity on its intercity lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14307/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 Apr 2024)

Brian Leddin: 263. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of the Moyross train station as the pathfinder project for Limerick city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15325/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Development Contributions (9 Apr 2024)

Brian Leddin: 591. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the temporary development contribution waiver scheme; whether he is considering extending it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15522/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (21 Mar 2024)

Brian Leddin: 94. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what plans there are to support port improvement works to facilitate offshore renewables, nationally and in particular in Shannon Foynes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13224/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (21 Mar 2024)

Brian Leddin: 99. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport given record passenger numbers on public transport, the progress that is being made on improving public transport uptake and reliability, nationally and particularly in Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13223/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (20 Mar 2024)

Brian Leddin: 299. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW chair will reconvene the meetings of the steering group on the flood mitigation at Ballycar; if the group will report to the relevant Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12761/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (20 Mar 2024)

Brian Leddin: 946. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the timeline for the transfer and the scope of immigration operations that will transfer from the Garda National Immigration Bureau to her Department; when she expects the first registration and renewal of immigration residence permissions for non-EU/EEA nationals residing outside of the Dublin area to migrate to an online...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (7 Mar 2024)

Brian Leddin: 95. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he expects the final ORE Future Framework Policy Statement to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10953/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Brian Leddin: 113. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the progress on the establishment of a centre of excellence for district heating as recommended in the district heating steering group's report of 2023; if any pilot district heating developments have been identified outside of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11055/24]

Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (6 Mar 2024)

Brian Leddin: Ag an am seo gach bliain, cuirim romham cúpla rud a rá faoi Sheachtain na Gaeilge. Sna blianta roimhe seo, labhair mé go díreach ar ábhair a bhain leis an nGaeilge í féin, ach anuraidh bheartaigh mé cur síos a dhéanamh ar mo chuid oibre trí Ghaeilge. Is innealtóir mé a ceapadh mar chomhairleoir tar éis toghcháin don...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (5 Mar 2024)

Brian Leddin: 47. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to outline the analysis her Department is conducting on investments made under the town and village renewal scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10456/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (5 Mar 2024)

Brian Leddin: 60. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on developing town teams in Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10455/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Fish Migration and Barriers to Migration: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2024)

Brian Leddin: We will commence now in public session. I have received apologies from Deputy Devlin and Senator Higgins. The purpose of this morning's meeting is to have our second public session discussion on fish migration and barriers to fish migration. On behalf of the committee, I welcome the following witnesses to the meeting: Mr. Jim Casey, head of flood risk management in the Office of Public...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Fish Migration and Barriers to Migration: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2024)

Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Casey for his opening statement. Members might indicate if they wish to ask questions. I might start by asking about the challenge of the OPW remit. I accept it is not for Mr. Casey to say what the remit should be. His job is to carry out the functions of the OPW as set out in legislation. I am trying to explore the potential for nature-based solutions to flooding that...