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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ionaid Oidhreachta (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: A new interpretive exhibition will be there in the visitor centre exhibition space. There will be improved external signage and interpretation at the visitor centre, a redesigned reception and ticketing zone and improved staff welfare and accommodation facilities. As the Deputy mentioned, staff are very important. There will be improved visitor movement and circulation through the centre...

Prelude (7 Nov 2024)

Prelude (7 Nov 2024)

Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.00 a.m.

Prelude (7 Nov 2024)

Prayer and Reflection.

Prelude (7 Nov 2024)

Paidir agus Machnamh.

Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (7 Nov 2024)

Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (7 Nov 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Seanad Éireann has accepted the Finance Bill 2024, without recommendation.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (7 Nov 2024)

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (7 Nov 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Claire Kerrane - to discuss the need for a rural Garda plan. Deputy Brendan Smith - to discuss the need to approve DEIS status for St Patrick's National School, Shercock, County Cavan. Deputy Marian Harkin - to discuss the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (7 Nov 2024)

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Business Supports (7 Nov 2024)

Business Supports

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Business Supports (7 Nov 2024)

David Stanton: I thought I was finished yesterday, but I am glad to be here this morning. I thank the Minister of State for being here. The various grants the Government has made available to support small businesses are extraordinarily welcome and very important. The increased cost of business grant and the power up grant are the two most recent ones. In every scheme, anomalies will always arise. A...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Business Supports (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as an ábhar seo a ardú ar maidin. As Deputy Stanton is aware, the power up grant scheme was announced in the budget to deliver a grant of €4,000 to eligible businesses right around the country. The scheme follows the success of the increased cost of business, ICOB, scheme which has paid out more than €244 million to 75,000...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Governance Issues: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (Resumed) (6 Nov 2024)

Joe Flaherty: I thank Mr. O'Loughlin and his colleagues for coming before the committee. I have a couple of queries. Who brought in Forvis Mazars? Was it the Department or the board?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Governance Issues: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (Resumed) (6 Nov 2024)

Joe Flaherty: Who paid for the report? Was it HRI or the IHRB?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Governance Issues: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (Resumed) (6 Nov 2024)

Joe Flaherty: Is Forvis Mazars still providing a service or has it finished with the IHRB?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Governance Issues: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (Resumed) (6 Nov 2024)

Joe Flaherty: That is grand. How much did the report cost?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Governance Issues: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (Resumed) (6 Nov 2024)

Joe Flaherty: Mr. O'Loughlin said it was good that no impropriety was detected. How did the transfer of €360,000 happen? Did someone press the wrong button? What is the explanation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Governance Issues: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (Resumed) (6 Nov 2024)

Joe Flaherty: Was it for personal gain or was it to cover issues that were happening within the finances of the organisation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Governance Issues: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (Resumed) (6 Nov 2024)

Joe Flaherty: I see that a number of steps have been taken to guard against that. What is the procedure now for someone to transfer money within the organisation?