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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)

Martin Kenny: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. I apologise, as I was late arriving and missed their opening remarks. I will make a few brief comments. We all recognise the importance of the equine industry in Ireland and the huge contribution it makes to the economy and our reputation internationally. Part of that is about having a proper regulatory structure in place to ensure...

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

Martin Kenny: Up to what scale does Mr. O’Loughlin not need not to sign off?

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

Martin Kenny: We would like to think it would not have happened before, but it did, and that is why we are in this position. We also need to recognise that there have been issues with documentation. The issue of passports has arisen here before. I am aware that our guests are not directly responsible in this regard but the governance needs to be tightened up with haste because it is a problem for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Eradication of Bovine TB: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (6 Nov 2024)

Martin Kenny: I thank the witnesses for their opening statement and the discussion in respect of the situation with TB eradication. It is something farmers across the country have had a somewhat jaundiced view of, in some cases. A lot of money has been spent on it and it is not really delivering. We can all say that pretty truthfully. We had the Minister in here yesterday and I raised this with him in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Eradication of Bovine TB: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (6 Nov 2024)

Martin Kenny: Dr. Barrett is saying the calf is not born with TB.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Eradication of Bovine TB: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (6 Nov 2024)

Martin Kenny: Through ingestion afterwards, okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Eradication of Bovine TB: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (6 Nov 2024)

Martin Kenny: It would be pretty quick, therefore, if we had it in place.