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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2024)

Simon Harris: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. Responding to Deputy Mac Lochlainn, the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, assures me that the changes that are being brought in with regard to that cap level will be retrospective to those within the scheme. I want the Deputy's constituents to know that, and I know Deputy Pringle's bona fides on this. It will take a period of time to draft the amendment. I will ask...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2024)

Michael Lowry: The Taoiseach said Shannon has improved, which is has, in terms of passenger numbers and additional capacity, but it needs support, help, political and ministerial direction and the support of airlines to take up its level of capacity. This issue is also about supporting business which needs direct connectivity from its base in the mid-west to Europe and further afield and stopping the waste...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2024)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Lowry. To reiterate my position, which I am not saying is that of the Deputy, I do not see it as a choice between the passenger cap at Dublin Airport being resolved and the growth of our regional airports. Frankly, we need to do both. This is an island; air connectivity is important. In fairness to my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Lawless, who has responsibility...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Taoiseach. That concludes Leaders' Questions for today.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2024)

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I call the Government Chief Whip to move the proposal for this week's business, in accordance with Standing Order 35.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion re Approval of Appointment of Members of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (without debate) - Motion re Referral to Joint Committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024 (without debate, and any division claimed to be taken on Wednesday immediately following the Motion re...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is that agreed?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2024)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: It is not agreed. There is a motion to be decided without debate before the Dáil tomorrow night to increase the cap on the defective concrete blocks scheme by 10%. The difficulty is large numbers are engaged in the scheme - the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, is here for this - who will be short tens of thousands of euro. In some cases, it is more than €100,000. It is crucial that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chair of Implementation Oversight Group (15 Oct 2024)

Matt Carthy: It is the only metric we have at the moment. Is Mr. Molloy satisfied we have enough patrols within our waters?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chair of Implementation Oversight Group (15 Oct 2024)

Matt Carthy: I have one more comment but I will hear the other answers first, if that is okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chair of Implementation Oversight Group (15 Oct 2024)

Matt Carthy: Is that 3,600 or 4,500?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chair of Implementation Oversight Group (15 Oct 2024)

Matt Carthy: Will Ms Sinnamon remind the committee of the current number?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chair of Implementation Oversight Group (15 Oct 2024)

Matt Carthy: We are a fair bit away from it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chair of Implementation Oversight Group (15 Oct 2024)

Matt Carthy: It was remiss of me at the beginning not to mention the members of the Defence Forces currently serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, UNIFIL, under the most difficult of circumstances. These circumstances are equally difficult for their families back home. I wish to record our thanks for the work they are doing and for continuing what is a very proud tradition of Irish...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chair of Implementation Oversight Group (15 Oct 2024)

Matt Carthy: Mr. Murtagh gave a different answer today in terms of a statutory instrument. We might get more detail on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chair of Implementation Oversight Group (15 Oct 2024)

Cathal Berry: I welcome Ms Sinnamon and her team and thank Ms Sinnamon for her opening statement. I acknowledge the presence of Colonel Sean Grant from the British Embassy who is in the Public Gallery; he is a great friend of the Defence Forces. From the outset I want to acknowledge the small bit of progress that has occurred, particularly over the last five years. The pay improvements are modest but...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chair of Implementation Oversight Group (15 Oct 2024)

Cathal Berry: The increase does indicate an inflection point. Unfortunately, we are supposed to have a headcount of 11,500 by 2028, only four years away. Does Ms Sinnamon see a net increase per year of 1,000 regular members of the Defence Forces over the next four years? The target is ambitious but is it realistic? I will phrase the following as diplomatically as possible. I would always, as does the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chair of Implementation Oversight Group (15 Oct 2024)

Matt Carthy: Cuirim fáilte rompu go léir. I thank the witnesses for being here and thank Ms Sinnamon for her opening statement. I hope Ms Sinnamon does not mind me being a little critical but, with due respect, her statement could have been read by the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence or by an official in the Department. It is important that an oversight body provide a broad oversight...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chair of Implementation Oversight Group (15 Oct 2024)

Cathal Berry: I have three final questions. I thank Ms Sinnamon for her comments, which I agree with. We should not try to retrospectively blame anybody for what has happened over the past decade. I would be the opposite. The idea I am trying to get across is that it is not really retrospective rather than forward-looking. Some of the commentary I heard – not in this opening statement at all...