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Transparency and Social Value in Public Procurement Bill 2024: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Jun 2025) See 4 other results from this debate

Mairéad Farrell: ...with the Dublin local authorities. I cannot remember - I would not say it in this House anyway - exactly who responded in what way but there was a very clear lack of understanding. I am happy to meet with the Minister of State and share my results in a way that shows her how little information is out there, not in the sense of trying to land blame on any person. That is not what that is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (26 Jun 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The gardaí in the inner city are not just there for the commercial sector. In my constituency , and I am sure Deputy Gannon's is the same, there are many residential areas in the inner city. In my constituency there is Glovers Court, which is right beside Aungier Street, as well as York Street and Mercer House. People want to see gardaí in the area. One of the good things about...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (26 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: The Deputy has spoken to me before about this issue. I really appreciate his bringing it to light. From the outset, I would like to clarify that the Minister for Transport has responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, neither the Minister nor his officials are involved in the day-to-day operation of public transport services. The statutory...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Departmental Funding (26 Jun 2025)

Denise Mitchell: St. Luke's Youth Club and community centre in Kilmore West has been closed since 2023. The centre was used by many groups within the community, from football clubs to ladies groups and summer projects. In 2023, I contacted Dublin City Council, DCC, regarding the closure of the building. I received an email - I have it here for the Minister of State - informing me that a report into the...

Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (26 Jun 2025) See 3 other results from this debate

Catherine Connolly: I, too, have serious concerns about this. On first reading of the Bill, you would think it is fairly innocuous, in that we are going to punish the receipt of training for terrorism, and travelling and organising it. Then you look at it more clearly and you will see we are amending legislation from 20 years ago to make it stronger. We are doing it on the basis of a directive that we were...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Jun 2025)

Simon Harris: I sincerely thank Deputy Ó Murchú for raising this case on a number of occasions and for the positive engagement that we have had. I want to put on record today my sympathies to the McNeela family and, in particular, to John McNeela on the loss of his wife, Kathleen, and, indeed, their son, Michael, who died while on peacekeeping duties in Lebanon. He served the State with...

Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (26 Jun 2025)

Simon Harris: When I heard the Deputy would be asking a question today I did not have to ask what topic it was likely to be about. I want to acknowledge that, probably more than any other Member, he raises this issue on a very consistent basis. I acknowledge he is a passionate advocate for those with rare diseases. I thank him for the focus he is keeping on that. I know he has had good engagement with...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2025) See 3 other results from this debate

Simon Harris: ...very seriously. I recognise there are people affected. I have met them with the Deputy and with the Minister of State, Deputy Canney. I recognise there are people who have concerns with regard to their own community and the impact on their homes. That is why it is very important that we have new wind guidelines that give significant clarity and certainty on this. I am a big believer...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Culture Policy (26 Jun 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: Deputy Aird has given a good report with regard to the cultural offering of County Laois. I know he is a very proud Laois man representing them in the Dáil. As I said earlier, there is a commitment in the programme for Government to examine the feasibility of a minor capital works grant scheme for the arts scene, which is currently not available. We are looking at it. I would like to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Funding (26 Jun 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 134, 138 and 141 together. As the Deputies will be aware, the programme for Government commits to assessing the basic income for the arts pilot research scheme to maximise its impact. The scheme has now been operating for almost three years and is underpinned by a robust research programme collecting data about all aspects of the lives of the artists and...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Sports Funding (26 Jun 2025)

Charlie McConalogue: I acknowledge the Deputy’s ongoing advocacy on behalf of sporting organisations in his constituency. We expect to open the sports facilities fund, which is for clubs up to a maximum of €200,000, next spring with announcements next autumn. It normally runs every two years. We have only ever run two iterations of the large-scale sports infrastructure fund, the first in 2019 and...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Reviews (26 Jun 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...-time economy pilots are a significant project within the night-time economy policy area and arguably one of the most impactful. This year, I have allocated just under €1.4 million in funding to support these pilots to cover salary costs and a funding package to roll out their plans, including support for Culture Night Late and Cruinniú Late. The advisers are helping to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pharmacy Services (26 Jun 2025) See 1 other result from this debate

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I thank the Deputy. I am a huge advocate for the reform and expansion of pharmacy services and the Government is committed to ensuring people can access as much care as possible in the community including in pharmacy, which will play a very large and expanded role in this. The report of the expert task force to support the expansion of the role of pharmacy was published in August 2024....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Procedures (26 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate the timelines. The clinical review is six months and the Minister is saying it is September for the expert review process. The terms of reference are not set. We would like to think this will deal with the issue of the considerable timeline that would need to be taken into account, the huge number of cases and the disparity. In the case of my constituent, can we find a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regulatory Bodies (26 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: ...role in ensuring high-quality and safe care for patients using our health and social care services. The Government strongly supports HIQA in maintaining and strengthening its critical regulatory role. While it provides an important role, it also needs improvement. A number of changes to both primary and secondary legislation have been made in recent years to expand and reinforce...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Health Services (26 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I want to be very careful of the privacy of Mikey and his family but I have met him and I have met his family. I am aware of the various issues. On foot of meeting them, I put in train a process and perhaps I might speak to the Deputy about it privately rather than on the floor of the Dáil, recognising his privacy. With regard to scoliosis and the issue of waiting times, it is a...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Cancer Services (26 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: There are nine HSE rapid access symptomatic breast disease clinics nationally, as the Deputy knows. The HSE has set a target of 95% of urgent referrals being seen within ten working days. Non-urgent referrals should be seen within 12 weeks. The HSE national cancer control programme monitors the performance of these clinics. Last year, national compliance with targets was 76% for urgent...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (26 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: I thank Senator Crowe for the question. It is an issue which we have discussed within the Department. It is an important issue because, for me, the experience of a passenger on public transport is key to getting them to repeat using it and trying to reduce the number of cars. I would like to clarify that the Minister for Transport has responsibility for policy and overall funding of public...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2025) See 2 other results from this debate

Linda Nelson Murray: On this beautiful morning, I would also like to speak about the issue raised by Senator Fitzpatrick. I believe others might speak about it as well. An article in today's edition of The Irish Times let us know that the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration is planning to bring the personal injuries guidelines increase to Cabinet in a week and a half. This is probably the 15th...

Seanad: Nursing Homes and Care for Older Persons: Statements (26 Jun 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome the opportunity to discuss nursing homes and the care of older people with Members of the Seanad. I acknowledge the "RTÉ Investigates" programme that was broadcast on 4 June. This hard-hitting and harrowing programme highlighted a litany of poor care standards in two nursing homes, showing clear neglect and abuse of older people, namely, The Residence Portlaoise and...