Results 201-220 of 1,038,211 for in 'Dáil debates' OR in 'Committee meetings' (speaker:Ciarán Cuffe OR speaker:Jennifer Whitmore OR speaker:Johnny Guirke OR speaker:Martin Browne OR speaker:Darragh O'Brien)
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)
Micheál Martin: First of all, I have met with Cara as Taoiseach-----
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)
Ivana Bacik: Yes.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)
Micheál Martin: -----and, indeed, more recently as Tánaiste on the way into Government Buildings. I appreciate the extraordinary commitment she has shown in respect of this issue. It is important to point out the broader picture in terms of children, in particular those with special needs. More than 28,000 children are now being supported in special schools and classes. We have 10,000 more special...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The time is up now, Tánaiste.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)
Micheál Martin: -----and I can discuss that with the Deputy in greater detail. I believe in a school delivery-based model with therapies, and I am progressing that as we speak.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)
Gary Gannon: I want to ask the Tánaiste about the task force the Taoiseach commissioned for the city of Dublin. It was one of his first acts when he came into power some four or five months ago. That report has been completed and it is sitting on his desk. I read today that it is intended to be brought to the Cabinet in two weeks' time. Contained within that report are a number of recommendations...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)
Micheál Martin: First of all, there has been much work with regard to the revitalisation of Dublin and that is ongoing. For example, the revitalisation of O'Connell Street has been long on the agenda, but it has been subject to much debate, controversy and opposition in terms of the development and significant commercial development on O'Connell Street. However, we will support all of the recommendations...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)
Gary Gannon: I asked about the task force.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)
Micheál Martin: There is a sense of urban living. Many young people and young women in particular will tell us they do not feel as safe in our cities and in Dublin-----
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Tánaiste.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)
Micheál Martin: -----as they might have in a previous time.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)
Gary Gannon: What is the point?
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)
Micheál Martin: I only have one minute to answer.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)
Gary Gannon: What is the point?
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)
Micheál Martin: What is your problem?
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)
Gary Gannon: I asked about the task force.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)
Micheál Martin: The report will be published. I do not have details of the task force. I have not seen it yet. I have not seen it.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)
Paul Murphy: Cara's meeting this morning outside the Dáil was a powerful one. We heard about the horrendous failure by this State of so many children across this country. She made the point that she should not have to be here. She should be in school. She should not have to fight for the rights of her brothers and for the tens of thousands of other children who have been failed. What we get from...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Deputy. He is way over time.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)
Paul Murphy: I could go on.