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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Airport Policy (3 Jul 2024)

Airport Policy

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Airport Policy (3 Jul 2024)

David Cullinane: In 2019, as an Oireachtas Member, I attended a meeting with the then Minister for transport, Shane Ross. The Minister of State, Deputy Butler, was at that meeting as well. Mr. Ross essentially at that point signed off on State investment for Waterford Airport. We were told at that meeting - and I had been of the view for some time - that the airport had reached a crossroads and either the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Airport Policy (3 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: I thank the Deputy for his Topical Issue. As the new Minister of State at the Department of Transport since last Thursday, I am delighted to have the opportunity to address the House on this matter and engage on the Deputy's issue. The matter is as close to the Minister of State's, Deputy Butler's, heart as to the Deputy's and is of interest to the south-east region, public representatives...

Prelude (3 Jul 2024)

Prelude (3 Jul 2024)

Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.10 a.m.

Prelude (3 Jul 2024)

Prayer and Reflection.

Prelude (3 Jul 2024)

Paidir agus Machnamh.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (3 Jul 2024)

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (3 Jul 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 Éamon Ó Cuív - The need to provide a full range of services in CDNT4. Deputy David Cullinane - To discuss the business case submitted by Waterford Airport for funding to extend the runway. Deputies Aengus Ó...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (3 Jul 2024)

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Development (3 Jul 2024)

Urban Development

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Development (3 Jul 2024)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Two multiagency task forces have been set up in this city in recent years, one in the north inner city and one in Cherry Orchard. On both occasions, I welcomed those multiagency task forces, but I also pointed out that one of the areas with the most deprivation in this city is the Liberties and Dublin 8. I highlighted the need for us to focus on this area where there is intergenerational...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Development (3 Jul 2024)

Patrick Costello: Last week, Deputy Ó Snodaigh and I attended a protest with the community outside the community centre on Donore Avenue, which was burnt down in a fire three years ago and has been sitting empty since. Now, that is a problem for Dublin City Council and not one for here, but it is a major one and is emblematic of much of what is happening in the south-west inner city. Even when services...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Development (3 Jul 2024)

Mary Butler: On behalf of the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, I thank the Deputies for raising this. It is essential that people feel safe and are safe in their local communities, and Dublin 8 is no exception. Dublin city, and its surroundings, is a hive of business and tourism, particularly at this time of year. There is also a strong, vibrant community created by local residents. We want every...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Development (3 Jul 2024)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The last point is not, in some ways, relevant if it is concerned with alcohol. The consumption of drugs on a massive scale is the problem here. I invite any Deputy to visit some of the flat complexes just to see the level of sale and consumption of drugs and the intimidation that goes with it. The role of sports clubs is very important. They can divert young people away from crime and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (2 Jul 2024)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for her response which throws up a number of interesting points and questions. For instance, she stated that "the role of the Department is to ensure that all schools in the area can, between them, cater to school place requirements in that area". I am sure the Minister of State will agree with me that the wishes of parents must also be taken into account. If...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (2 Jul 2024)

Mary Butler: I thank Deputy Stanton for raising the issue of Fermoy Educate Together school. Individual school authorities are responsible in the first instance for ensuring the safety and welfare of children and others in their care. The configuration of classes and the deployment of classroom teachers are organised at local school level. The Department's guidance to schools is that the number of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (2 Jul 2024)

Cuireadh an Dáil ar athló ar 10.44 p.m. go dtí 9.10 a.m., Dé Chéadaoin, an 3 Iúil 2024. The Dáil adjourned at at 10.44 p.m. until 9.10 a.m. on Wednesday, 3 July 2024.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Pollution (2 Jul 2024)

Aindrias Moynihan: Táim ag tarraingt aníos an cheist seo faoi thruailliú san Súlán i Maigh Chromtha. Tá go leor de mhuintir na háite tar éis an cheist seo a tharraingt aníos linn. Faigheann siad an boladh agus feiceann siad an truailliú san abhainn agus tá siad buartha nach bhfuil Uisce Éireann nó an EPA ag dul i ngleic leis an bhfadhb. Feicimid...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Pollution (2 Jul 2024)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy and I will certainly bring his concerns back to the Minister, who has overall responsibility in these challenges. As the Deputy knows, the programme for Government is committed to funding Uisce Éireann's capital investment plan for water and wastewater infrastructure on a multi-annual basis. There will be record levels of investment in water services by Uisce...