Results 381-400 of 1,048,176 for in 'Dáil debates' OR in 'Committee meetings' (speaker:Ciarán Cuffe OR speaker:Michael Moynihan OR speaker:Marian Harkin OR speaker:Holly Cairns OR speaker:Darragh O'Brien OR speaker:Jim O'Callaghan)
- 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 Disability Matters: Future-proofing to Improve Life and Longevity for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (6 Nov 2024)
Michael Moynihan: Apologies have been received from Deputy Brian Leddin, and Senators Tom Clonan, Erin McGreehan and Mary Seery Kearney. The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss future-proofing to improve life and longevity for persons with disabilities. On behalf of the committee, I welcome representatives from the Intellectual Disability Supplement to The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing,...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Future-proofing to Improve Life and Longevity for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (6 Nov 2024)
Michael Moynihan: I thank Professor McCarron.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Future-proofing to Improve Life and Longevity for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (6 Nov 2024)
Michael Moynihan: I thank Dr. Burke and call Senator O'Loughlin.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Future-proofing to Improve Life and Longevity for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (6 Nov 2024)
Michael Moynihan: I sincerely thank the witnesses for their contributions. The important thing is the amount of information encapsulated in such a small number of words about the challenges people face. The challenges being faced by the disability community include attitudes and culture, but also involve funding. There are many voluntary bodies. We have had many attacks on the State from its foundation when...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Future-proofing to Improve Life and Longevity for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (6 Nov 2024)
Michael Moynihan: Before I wrap up, I thank all members, and our Vice Chair, Deputy Tully, who has stepped in on numerous occasions. She has been excellent to work with. All members of the committee have been excellent to work with. Those of us who attended regularly applied ourselves to the job at hand to improve the lives of people with disabilities, their families, carers and communities. Of course, I...
- Equitable Beef Pricing Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2024)
- Equitable Beef Pricing Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Equitable Beef Pricing Bill 2020, taken on Thursday, 24 October 2024. On the question, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 80(2) that division must be taken now.