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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Oct 2024)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Oct 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: Yesterday, I was contacted by a Clare woman regarding what she witnessed at University Hospital Limerick, UHL, on Monday evening. She explained that she had spent nine hours at UHL with her elderly mother, who had been referred to the accident and emergency department from north Clare. She described to me her experience of being in the accident and emergency department surrounded by people...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Oct 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy. I am sorry to hear about the experience that lady had with her mother. We are committed to improving services in the mid-west region. A lot of additional funding has been allocated to UHL by this Government to achieve that. The budget has increased by 59%, to the tune of an additional €158 million, since 2019. Funding increased from €265 million to...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Oct 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: We need a second emergency department as a matter of urgency.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Oct 2024)

Heather Humphreys: Yes. The Minister has asked HIQA to examine the matter and he is waiting for the response.

Capital Supply Service and Purpose Report Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (9 Oct 2024)

Capital Supply Service and Purpose Report Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (9 Oct 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I understand that, in accordance with Standing Order 180, Deputy Shanahan intends to move the referral to committee of the Capital Supply Service and Purpose Report Bill 2023. I invite him to make a brief comment on the Bill.

Capital Supply Service and Purpose Report Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (9 Oct 2024)

Matt Shanahan: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 178(1). Many people will be aware that I have spoken many times in this House on the need for transparency in Government spending and also the need to deliver fairness and equity in Government decision-making. My entry into politics...

Capital Supply Service and Purpose Report Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (9 Oct 2024)

Question put and agreed to.

Sale of Nitrous Oxide and Related Products Bill 2024: First Stage (9 Oct 2024)

Sale of Nitrous Oxide and Related Products Bill 2024: First Stage (9 Oct 2024)

Mark Ward: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to regulate and licence the sale of nitrous oxide to exempted purchasers, to prohibit the sale of nitrous oxide and nitrous oxide products to a person who has not attained the age of 18 years, and to provide for related matters. I thank the Office of Parliamentary Legal Advisers for its assistance in preparing the Sale of...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Detailed Scrutiny of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (9 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: Apologies have been received from Senator Annie Hoey. I welcome Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh and he replaces Deputy Imelda Munster. I do not think Deputy Munster is replaceable but Deputy Ó Snodaigh is very welcome.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Detailed Scrutiny of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (9 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: The Deputy has decided to take it easier for the remaining weeks or months.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Detailed Scrutiny of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (9 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: We look forward to working with our new committee member. Deputy Ó Snodaigh is also a very experienced chairperson of two Oireachtas committees; well done. I thank Deputy Munster who was an extremely hardworking member of this committee. I propose that we write her to thank her for her invaluable contribution to the committee over the past almost five years. Is that agreed...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Detailed Scrutiny of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (9 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Deputy. Do any colleagues have questions before we proceed?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Detailed Scrutiny of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (9 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: I remind the Deputy we will have opening statements from both the Department and RTÉ on that, which may answer those questions. Has Deputy Costello any feedback for that or will I wait until-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Detailed Scrutiny of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (9 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: Does Senator Byrne wish to respond to Deputy Costello?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Detailed Scrutiny of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (9 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: Does Deputy Costello you wish to respond?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Detailed Scrutiny of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (9 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: I now invite Mr. Ryan, principal officer with the broadcasting policy unit of the Department, to make his opening statement.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Detailed Scrutiny of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (9 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: I now invite Ms Dooley, head of archives at RTÉ, to make her opening statement.