Results 141-160 of 1,035,386 for in 'Dáil debates' OR in 'Committee meetings' (speaker:Ciarán Cuffe OR speaker:Marian Harkin OR speaker:Pat Buckley OR speaker:Sorca Clarke OR speaker:Martin Browne OR speaker:Bríd Smith)
- Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Jul 2024)
Martin Browne: P00049/24 on “Reform Irish Laws on Pet Theft” is from Ms Lisa O'Connor. It states: On the 21st of July 2020 James Browne TD made a statement on his Facebook page where it was stated his office was preparing legislation to make it a more serious offence to steal a companion pet. Nearly 4 years later there has been no movement on this. In the words of Deputy James Browne 21st...
- Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Jul 2024)
Pat Buckley: That is agreed. We will just have to wait until that comes back.
- Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Jul 2024)
Martin Browne: Is Deputy James Browne in the Department of Justice? Yes. Can we contact his office as well-----
- Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Jul 2024)
Pat Buckley: -----and ask him for an update-----
- Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Jul 2024)
Martin Browne: -----and ask where that legislation he was talking about is at the moment because the petitioner said they have had numerous emails but no clear answers about it? Can we try to clarify what stage that legislation is at or whether it has even been moved? Does Deputy Murphy wish to comment or is he happy with that?
- Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Jul 2024)
Martin Browne: Let us not be cynical.
- Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Jul 2024)
Martin Browne: We have all had pets that have passed to different places. They just become part of a family so regarding having one stolen, something needs to happen. I think resolving this and bringing in legislation in response to that will get wide-spread cross-party support in this committee. We will write to the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, to see where the legislation he was talking about is....
- Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)
- Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)
Charlie McConalogue: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the Business Committee for putting this legislation on the schedule today. I am delighted to introduce the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024, which seeks to amend the Agriculture Appeals Act 2001. Its primary purpose is to establish an independent agricultural appeals review panel in law. As Deputies will be aware, the...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Jul 2024)
Catherine Connolly: This is promised legislation. The Deputy has gone way over time. It is an extremely important issue. I have given great lenience on it. It is up to one minute. Please. I am moving on to the last two speakers. It is up to one minute. I call Deputy Troy.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Jul 2024)
Robert Troy: Earlier this year, the Minister, Deputy Foley, published the review of the school transport scheme and the proposed changes. It was very welcome. The report was long overdue. It is a scheme that does need modernisation to take account of the travelling patterns of children going to school today. However, I am concerned that some of the proposals will take some years to implement. There...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: I will engage with the Minister for Education in respect of the Delvin situation which the Deputy mentioned and also more broadly on introducing the practical measures contained in the school transport review as effectively as possible within the funding framework. It is the largest review of the school transport scheme since it was established in 1967. About 135,000 children are now...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Jul 2024)
Paul Donnelly: A parent received a letter from the Blakestown community disability network team which stated: your child meets the criteria for supports for the interdisciplinary team. Your child is on the waitlist for services since the date of receipt of referral,1/11/2021. Currently there are extensive waiting times in excess of 72 months for the team... Does the Tánaiste believe that this is...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Jul 2024)
Catherine Connolly: I thank the Deputy for his brevity.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: I do believe there is a very serious issue here in relation to children’s access to therapy. There are recruitment issues within the HSE but in my view we must look at other mechanisms and initiatives to deal with this. We are dealing with this at Cabinet subcommittee level at the moment and will be pursuing alternative approaches. However, that length of time is not acceptable.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Jul 2024)
Catherine Connolly: I wish everyone a very happy summer. I have to change humour to wish you all that.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Jul 2024)
Micheál Martin: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for her help and co-operation and all of the ushers in the Dáil as well for all their support, and the staff in general.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Jul 2024)
Catherine Connolly: Particularly all the staff and the ushers.
- Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (11 Jul 2024)
- Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (11 Jul 2024)
Catherine Connolly: Seanad Éireann has passed the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2024 without amendment.