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Post-Consultation Natura Impact Statement, the Post-Consultation Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Report, and the Appropriate Assessment Determination. I welcome the opportunity to come before the House to discuss and seek approval for the final draft of the revised national planning framework, which was approved by the Government

Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform in relation to the national development plan, his plans for additional investment in infrastructure in the west of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15892/25

Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on the proposed revised ethics legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16243/25

Committees - Motion re opt-in to amending regulation on insolvency proceedings (to conclude within 60 minutes) - Motion re first revision to the national planning framework (NPF) (to conclude within 3 hours) - Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024 (Committee Stage) (to commence no earlier than 5.45 p.m. and, if not previously … statements, not including the ministerial response, shall be in accordance with the arrangements contained in the table immediately below (to be read across, not down); (b) following the statements, a Minister or Minister of State shall be called upon to make a statement in reply which shall

Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on the refurbishment works scheduled to be carried out at Kilkenny Castle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15973/25

Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform his plans for the public procurement system, and to better align it with strategic goals and ethical considerations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15893/25

Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform his plans for the reform of the FOI system; the recommendations from the last review that have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15896/25

pursued when planning capital investment and framing current spending plans. The policy statement supports the promotion of water conservation and water resource management as an important element of water services policy. For the period of the policy statement, this will involve the prioritisation of multifaceted programmes around leakage … Fóram Uisce to ensure that effective water conservation arrangements are reflected in the ongoing investment plans and connection policies. Many made reference to the rural side. The policy statement also extends to rural and privately-provided water services. The Government also has a plan for the long term

Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide an update on the recent meeting of a group (details supplied); if there is a work plan for this group for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16112/25

Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the engagement there have been between his Department and other Departments in 2025 on the delivery of necessary flood protection schemes in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16111/25

years and provide the policy clarity that is needed to give certainty in these challenging times. The national planning framework is the Government's high-level strategic plan for shaping the future growth and development of our country out to the year 2040. As outlined earlier … enhance our environment, from our villages to our cities and our unique rural areas. As set out in the opening statements of my Government colleagues, the spatial planning system plays a key role in managing the impact of growth and development on our natural environment and mitigating climate

Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 100 of 13 February 2025, for an update on the Corrib go Cósta project; if the design options have now been developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16249/25

legislation, specifies the arrangements that Uisce Éireann proposes to make to meet the policy objectives of the Government’s water services policy statement. The plan sets out Uisce Éireann's multi-annual strategic funding requirement of €16.9 billion to 2029, comprised of a €10.3 billion investment in infrastructure … resources management as an important element of water services policy that is to be reflected in strategic investment planning by Uisce Éireann. For the period of the policy statement, this will involve the prioritisation of multifaceted programmes around leak detection and repair, network improvements, public awareness campaigns

Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his Department has now received an up-to-date environmental impact study in respect of the Blackpool flood relief scheme; the timeframe for when the public consultation will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter

National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his Department has taken any steps to address issues with the fast accrual (uniformed) single public service pension scheme for uniformed services recruited after 2013; if his Department plans to address these issues; and if he will make a statement

Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 99 of 13 February 2025, for an update on plans to review and strengthen the ethics in public office legislation following the completion of the review … statutory framework in December 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16248/25

life and achieving our decarbonisation goals. Achieving these goals has been set out in the programme for Government. The National Transport Authority, NTA, has statutory responsibility for transport planning in the greater Dublin area, including in Fingal West. The NTA's greater Dublin area transport strategy, which … framework for transport investment across the region over a 20-year period from 2022 to 2042, and it provides a clear statement of transport planning policy. This strong policy support has been backed up by increased levels of Exchequer funding, which is supporting the roll-out of initiatives

said in my opening statement, and as I know the Deputy knows, there are no regulations currently in place but on foot of the programme for Government we are in the process of developing those. It is important to say that they will involve a public consultation element … feed into. It is also important to mention that the planning system as a whole is subject to significant reform at the moment, particularly in the context of the Planning and Development Act and the national planning framework. These processes will augment the existing system, including that

only using what we need, we can all play our part in safeguarding our water for our future. Uisce Éireann's national water resources plan introduces three solution pillars - lose less, use less and supply smarter - to ensure we have sustainable water supplies to meet our future needs … priority recommendations call for a committed Government strategy for water conservation, including a programme of actions to implement water conservation nationally and the establishment of a national conservation team to lead that water conservation strategy. I appreciate the need for developments in water conservation and am committed

primary means of providing Government support to sport and community organisations at local, regional and national level across the country. The programme aims to foster an integrated and planned approach to the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and assists the purchase of non-personal sports equipment … making applications under each round of the CSFF, all organisations must agree to the terms and conditions of the programme and include a statement that all information provided as part of an application is truthful. All grants under the CSFF are initially allocated on a provisional basis

presently. I wish to discuss the housing emergency because it is linked to this. It is linked to what is absent from the planning objectives. I refer to the absence of an objective to deliver affordable housing and any assessment of what scale of affordable housing is required … that what was needed was institutional investors and private equity funds to provide finance to build homes. That is actually a contradictory statement. He said the issue was that we did not have finance to build homes but the home for Ireland savings scheme is a solution that

educators to support children with additional unmet needs; recognises that: — parents and educators continue to have significant concerns about the current system of planning for SEN provision where schools are put under pressure at short notice to open classes without adequate resourcing, appropriate accommodation or training for staff … EPSEN Act and commit to bringing forward amending proposals as necessary and to commencing the long delayed measures; — provide a timeline for the national rollout of in-school therapists through the ETSS to provide certainty for schools and parents, and introduce play, art, music and other relevant therapies

grateful for the opportunity to make a statement on Children's Health Ireland, CHI, and to reflect on the recent deeply troubling revelations about the insertion of non-medical grade springs into the spines of children undergoing complex spinal surgery and the emergence of a divergence in clinical … osteotomies for developmental dysplasia of the hip in children between separate sites in the CHI hospital group, comprising Crumlin, Temple Street and the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh. These are distinct issues, but they raise the most serious questions about clinical governance and patient safety in the CHI group

investment that is planned to modernise the Ringsend wastewater treatment plant to prevent pollution in Dublin Bay, and if he would make a statement on the matter. The question was disallowed, however, because, under the Water Services Act, the Minister cannot give directions to Uisce Éireann … great things in the past to protect Dublin Bay for us right now. Otherwise, it would have been filled in, which was the plan at the time. In another question, I asked if the Taoiseach could provide a clear timeline for the completion of the upgrade works

location of Irish Embassies and State enterprise agencies to support Irish business globally; and — in addition, the development of a new action plan on trade diversification for consideration by Government by end-May 2025.". As everybody appreciates, the events of last week have fundamentally changed the international trade … have expressed this publicly. Ireland's response is grounded in some core principles, that is, unity with our EU partners, clarity in our national interest and a relentless commitment to dialogue and negotiation. This commitment to dialogue and negotiation also extends directly from the Irish Government

Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to outline the proposed timeline for preparation of the planned new National Policy Statement on Shared Mobility; how he plans to consult with commercial shared mobility providers as part of this process; and if he will make a statement

purchase of State-owned childcare facilities; whether strategic investment in childcare facilities will be sufficiently expanded under the revised National Development Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20788/25

Housing, Local Government and Heritage to report the names of which local authorities are yet to join the National Planning Portal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20883/25

Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform his views on the availability of funding for the delivery on the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15676/25

Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media his priorities regarding tourism under the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15942/25

dedicating to reaching this target; the progress that has been made to date in creating a national designated maritime area plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20761/25

Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide a timeline for the publication of the National Ambulance Service Strategic Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20521/25

Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 8 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16298/25

Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome 4 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16093/25

satisfied with the level of the progress made to date under national strategic outcome No. 9 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16192/25

Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome 5 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16097/25

Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 3 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16070/25

Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 9 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16299/25

Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 2 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16087/25

Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome 10 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16094/25

Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome 1 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16092/25

Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the national planning framework revision figures will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20624/25

Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if any draft or finalised documents for the National Ambulance Service Strategic Plan will be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20520/25

evaluation of the drug treatment court, as identified as a strategic priority under the National Drugs Strategy Strategic Action Plan for 2023-2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15654/25

Galway City Council and Galway County Council to progress district heating schemes in line with national climate targets; if so, the upcoming or planned initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19642/25

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the expected connection date of the national broadband plan to a location in County Offaly (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15173/25

Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his Department is considering the development of a national data library such as that proposed in the UK AI Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18340/25

Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the funding committed to date under PEACEPLUS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16067/25

Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if a lease will be signed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18793/25

Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of the National Ambulance Service Strategic Plan; if a copy of this can be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20519/25