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- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2024)
Deputies: Hear, hear.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2024)
Simon Harris: I, too, want to begin by paying tribute to Deputies Shortall and Catherine Murphy on their significant decision. I want to acknowledge them both as very formidable politicians. I believe Deputy Shortall is the longest serving female TD in the history of our State. That in and of itself is an historic record that deserves commendation. Through her work on Sláintecare, she brought...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2024)
Joan Collins: People cannot afford them.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2024)
Simon Harris: I will get to affordability. So far this year, we are seeing around 500 people per week buying their first home. Sometimes, we get the impression from Deputy McDonald that no one is buying a house and nothing is happening, but that is simply not the reality. On top of that on the social housing side of things, we saw the largest number of social houses allocated last year than at any...
- Prelude (2 Jul 2024)
- Prelude (2 Jul 2024)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.00 p.m.
- Prelude (2 Jul 2024)
Prayer and Reflection.
- Prelude (2 Jul 2024)
Paidir agus Machnamh.
- Appointment of Minister and Ministers of State (2 Jul 2024)
- Appointment of Minister and Ministers of State (2 Jul 2024)
Simon Harris: I wish to announce for the information of the Dáil that having informed the President that Dáil Éireann had approved my nomination of Deputy Jack Chambers to be a member of the Government, the President on 26 June 2024 appointed him accordingly. On the same day, I assigned the Department of Finance to Deputy Jack Chambers. On 27 June 2024, on my nomination, the Government...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2024)
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2024)
Mary Lou McDonald: I heard the news that our colleagues Deputies Róisín Shortall and Catherine Murphy have announced they are not going forward for re-election. I acknowledge them as two mighty and formidable women in leadership. I wish them both the very best in the future. A moment of girl power, I feel, which is rare enough in these Chambers. Two thirds of people believe it is harder than...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: The purpose of this morning's meeting is to have a discussion on the circular economy as it relates to the construction sector. On behalf of the committee, I welcome the following witnesses. From the Irish Green Building Council, Ms Marion Jammet, head of policy and advocacy, and Mr. Giovanni Impoco, circularity lead. From the Construction Industry Federation, Mr. Hubert Fitzpatrick,...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: I thank Ms Jammet for her opening statement and go now to Mr. Fitzpatrick for his statement.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Fitzpatrick for his opening statement and call Deputy Kenny.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: Thank you for that. Deputy Bruton, do you want to go next?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: I thank Deputy Bruton. I wish to add to Mr. Fitzpatrick's point about the renovation of derelict properties and vacant properties in town centres. From a recent experience in County Limerick, I am aware that an incredible number of properties have been renovated over the past year or two. We are seeing new life being breathed into our towns and villages. That is very welcome, and long may...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: We might pass that on to the new Minister for Finance. That would be an easy one for him.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: In fairness to our guests, they are here in a voluntary capacity. They have engaged in good faith in the session. There has been good engagement with them.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to Construction Sector: Discussion (2 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: I am happy to hear the response, but to be fair to the guests, they have engaged positively and in good faith with us today, which is to be welcomed. Did Mr. Stapleton wish to comment?