Paul Nicholas Gogarty

665. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, how he proposes to "minimise" the impact of the Citywest hotel complex on local GP and healthcare services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34416/25]

666. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, and his statement that "new spaces for international protection applicants will be achieved by using the existing capacity currently being used by Ukrainians", the additional supports that will be put in for an increased number of IPAS residents, including but not limited to areas such as physical and mental health care, education, leisure activities, training on Irish societal norms and laws, guidance regarding groups gathering in public, language support, positive community outreach and opportunities to volunteer with local groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34417/25]

667. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to a Topical Issues debate on the subject of the Citywest hotel sale in Dáil Éireann on 17 June 2025, and his statement that "new spaces for international protection applicants will be achieved by using the existing capacity currently being used by Ukrainians", the additional security measures that will be put in place, including measures to deter and penalise anti-social behaviour, security for those facing deportation and removal to secure facilities off-site for anyone facing charges for assault of any nature; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34418/25]

668. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures that will be in place to deter misinformation being spread in relation to the Citywest hotel complex through regular updates and factual responses that provide adequate and meaningful information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34419/25]

61. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will clarify the concrete steps Ireland is taking at Council level regarding the Omnibus proposals (COM 80 and COM 81) to defend the core provisions of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), including the retention of a risk-based due diligence approach and access to justice measures; if he will explain the reason Ireland has not yet publicly aligned with like-minded Member States, such as Spain, Denmark, Finland and Latvia, in actively defending human rights and environmental protections in the directive; and if he will make a statement on how he intends to use the current negotiation window to ensure that these elements are not weakened before trilogue negotiations commence. [33195/25]

74. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to clarify Ireland's position in ongoing Council negotiations on the Omnibus regarding the requirement to “put into effect” climate transition plans, recognising that reporting without legally requiring full implementation will ensure that Ireland will not meet its international obligations in relation to climate action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33196/25]

64. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will outline Ireland’s position in the ongoing Council negotiations on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and related Omnibus proposals (COM 80 and COM 81); the specific steps the Government is taking at Council level to ensure that a risk-based approach to supply chain due diligence is retained in the final directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33197/25]

3. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Finance his views on postal orders as a means for making payments for bills with State agencies and local authorities, especially among those with limited IT skills and no chequebooks; whether such organisations have the right to refuse postal orders; if so, whether this could be amended through his offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27878/25]

295. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Finance his plans to increase budgetary projects and forecasts to a five-year period, as recommended by the Fiscal Advisory Council, especially in light of recent warnings about our future income streams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27879/25]

5. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland fully recognises the Islamic Republic of Iran as a democratic state, with free and fair elections; to outline its current status in terms of diplomatic relations held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27907/25]

6. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there are any plans for Ireland to refer Iran’s human rights abuses to the UN Security Council and request that the UN Human Rights Council establish a Special Tribunal for Iran, as requested by the UN Special Rapporteur in July 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27908/25]

7. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade what efforts have been made to put pressure on Iran to cease torture, executions, to free political prisoners and detained protesters, whether more is planned in this regard at Irish or EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27909/25]

8. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland has made or will make efforts to activate the snapback mechanism to reinstate the six UN security resolutions against Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27910/25]

9. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he will push collectively at EU level to ensure that Iran’s financing of terrorist groups and warring factions such as Hamas, Hezbollah, the Russian Military, and the Houthis can be halted or severely obstructed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27911/25]

10. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the statements he has he made regarding ongoing executions in Iran (details supplied); the further action that is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27912/25]

11. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland can formally designate an organisation (details supplied) as a terrorist organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27913/25]

19. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the plans in place to tackle the huge amount of litter and environmental damage caused by the practice of tossing cigarette butts given that these account for 50% of visible litter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27789/25]

20. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if any research has been carried out as to whether increased fines would help pay for additional litter wardens to deal with litter and illegal dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27790/25]

100. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport when the last urban design road manual for urban roads and streets was issued; whether there are any plans to update; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27951/25]

101. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that local authorities such as South Dublin County Council are installing tighter junctions (details supplied); to outline whether the process for ascertaining the average width of a vehicle could be upgraded to current car sizes; to recommend that agencies under his remit specify that site meetings need to be held if requested when such narrowings are being installed, rather than having to wait four or five months for an external audit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27952/25]

121. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Finance that legal mechanisms that need to be enacted to enable the Revenue Commissioners along with the Department of Social Protection to deduct pay or tax free allowances for non-payment of fines, or as part of penalties issued in lieu of custodial sentences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27953/25]

289. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Social Protection that legal mechanisms that need to be enacted to deduct social welfare or other allowances for non-payment of fines or as part of penalties issued in lieu of custodial sentences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27954/25]

295. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice to provide full information on its reported plans to purchase a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27784/25]

296. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice to outline the current number of residents at a facility (details supplied); to outline the maximum capacity that could be located here if the complex was to be purchased by the Department or agencies; to indicate the average number of individuals to a room in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27785/25]

297. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice the supports in place to ensure proper integration and community safety in relation to a facility (details supplied); the way in which these could be enhanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27786/25]