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- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Library Services (10 Oct 2024)
Joe O'Brien: Our public libraries are at the heart of our communities. They are multipurpose social, cultural and educational spaces for the whole community to enjoy. There are 330 public libraries nationwide, providing an excellent service throughout the country. In July last year, the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, launched the public library strategy, The Library is the Place, which sets out a vision...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Library Services (10 Oct 2024)
Martin Kenny: We understand that work is being done as we see it in many places around the country. I understand that 33 smaller projects are happening and the fear is that when they are all funded, there will not be enough left for the larger capital projects that are required. The one in Mahon is an example of that. It is an entire district without any library facility and we need to get one built...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Library Services (10 Oct 2024)
Joe O'Brien: I agree with the Deputy's outlining of the broader value of libraries, particularly in areas that have been neglected over time. Parts of Mahon in Cork certainly fit that bill. I am familiar with it. I am advised that Cork City Council did not submit an application through the libraries capital programme 2023-27 for funding for the Blackrock-Mahon project as discussions regarding a...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Library Services (10 Oct 2024)
Martin Kenny: From the notes I have, I am aware that a site has been identified and the preliminary application has been placed with the Department. I understand that more work remains to be done. We need to see movement with haste on Mahon. At locations around the country library buildings are in poor repair and also need investment. A commitment to that would be a commitment to the communities in...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Library Services (10 Oct 2024)
Joe O'Brien: My Department previously advised Cork City Council to consider submitting an application for funding for the Blackrock-Mahon library to the urban regeneration and development fund, which is administered by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Our Department will certainly progress the stage 1 application as swiftly as we can. I encourage Cork City Council to engage in...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)
Matt Carthy: I commend Deputy Connolly on submitting this question. The fact the occupied territories Bill has not been implemented is a ruse, as far as I am concerned. The Government has been hiding behind the Attorney General's advice, considering that Fine Gael opposed this. We are told that a Fine Gael Minister told an Israeli counterpart that it would not happen. People can dispute whether that...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)
Micheál Martin: I take issue with what the Deputy said in respect of his reference to the Minister, Deputy Donohoe. The Deputy said we "can dispute". The Minister has said categorically that no such phone call took place. It is not a question. It is important for the record of the House that we put that on record. The Minister spoke to me regarding it. We have to be fair to everybody and not continue...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)
Matt Carthy: That has been acknowledged.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)
Micheál Martin: -----which has been endorsed-----
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)
Matt Carthy: Why do you keep looking for acknowledgement for things? We are looking for action.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)
Micheál Martin: Sometimes the Deputy does not like what I have to say and he interrupts. The bottom line is that is action. That is my point. As soon as the opinion was issued, Ireland went back in and cosponsored a resolution to give effect to it and call on states to implement it. That is action.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)
Matt Carthy: Implement it here first.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)
Micheál Martin: It is not just words.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)
Matt Carthy: Implement it here first is the ask. That is a genuine ask.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)
Claire Kerrane: We are moving on. At the rate we are going, we will barely hit the next question.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (10 Oct 2024)
Ukraine War
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (10 Oct 2024)
Cormac Devlin: 12. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland is contributing to the World Bank IDA Crisis Facility Special Programme for Ukraine and Moldova; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40326/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (10 Oct 2024)
Pádraig O'Sullivan: I am asking this question on behalf of Deputy Devlin. It is about Ireland's contribution to the World Bank IDA crisis facility special programme for Ukraine and Moldova.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (10 Oct 2024)
Micheál Martin: Two and a half years on from Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine continues to face immense challenges. With the Taoiseach, I recently announced a €36 million package of support for Ukraine and its immediate neighbours, which builds on the extensive political, humanitarian, military and economic support provided since February 2022. It will provide much-needed humanitarian...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (10 Oct 2024)
Pádraig O'Sullivan: The figure I had was $411 billion. The fact the Tánaiste said $486 billion suggests that things are going in the wrong direction as regards Ukraine's ability to finance its recovery. The gap for borrowing will be something that we will all have to deal with globally and internationally over the coming decade, as the Tánaiste said. SPUR is a crisis facility, which will focus on...