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private and commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems, commonly referred to as drones; to create an additional consideration for issuance of a National Planning Statement; to require local authorities to prepare objectives for the management of unmanned aircraft system operations; to permit any person, a local authority … amending the Planning and Development Act 2024 to create a new consideration for the Minister to take into account when issuing a national planning statement, that is, that it is consistent with the regulation of the private and commercial operation of unmanned drone aircraft systems in the public

Labour has proposed that the Dáil needs its own independent Estimates commissioners to keep the Government in check. The threadbare revised national development plan did not include capital Vote ceilings for 2025. A total of two Supplementary Estimates for housing have already added over €1.4 billion … this time of the year. This is not an insignificant matter and it is no way to do business. The national development plan and the summer economic statement were predicated on a capital investment spending increase of €2 billion next year from a base of €17.1 billion

funding has been provided for in the national development plan to deliver elective centres, 3,000 additional acute inpatient beds, digital transformation, and the entirety of health infrastructure commitments made by the Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52529/25

significantly behind other nations, the plans he has initiated to support academy development; if he will commit to the significant funding increase in this area to allow our academies grow to meet the huge potential they hold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52248/25

national housing plan will reaffirm and strengthen this commitment. Many developers producing housing at scale are likely companies registered under the Companies Act 2014. Such companies are already obliged to submit annual financial data to the Companies Registration Office, and Deputy Hearne alluded to that. These financial statements … rent it. Homeownership is very clearly positioned in Housing for All as being at the heart of Government’s housing policy. That plan included a comprehensive suite of measures which are both legislatively underpinned and fully funded, to better support first-time buyers to purchase homes

súil le tuairimí na Dála a chloisteáil. I am glad to be here for these statements on investments in sport, a sector which is vital to our society both at local and national levels, and on the major sports events that Ireland hosts. The community sport facilities fund … CSFF, is the primary means of providing Government funding to sport and community organisations at local, regional and national levels. The fund 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

some work that has been done. In the closing statement, I want to provide a short update for the House on the ongoing work by both the Department of education and the NCSE in relation to forward planning for special education provision … school year and beyond. The legislation does not take into account progress being made on forward planning for special education. In 2024, the Department of education and the national council introduced a range of new measures to support forward planning for special classes and special school planning

rescue service, through the Irish Coast Guard. Additionally, as outlined in the national development plan this year, €2 billion from the infrastructure, climate and nature fund is being allocated to progress MetroLink. Planning for this transformational project has been approved - now it is time to deliver. BETTER PUBLIC … country, our public services bind us as a society. The strength of our public services and what we choose to prioritise is a statement about what we value as a people. Ireland has a social welfare system that protects the most vulnerable, an education system that consistently delivers

Wednesday) Tuesday's private members' business shall be the Motion re Cost of Disability, selected by Sinn Féin. Wednesday's business shall be: - Statements on Tillage (not to exceed 3 hours 32 mins) - Budget Debate [Financial Resolution No. 5, resumed] (rolling sequence of 135-minute speaking rounds … Vote 34] (back from Committee) (without debate; any division claimed to be taken immediately) - Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2025 (back from Committee) (without debate; any division claimed to be taken immediately) Wednesday's private

Today's debate is a milestone for the House. It is the first time that men's health is the sole focus of statements in Dáil Éireann. Often, men's health is discussed when it is too late, such as when a neighbour is ill, a farmer collapses … happy to acknowledge that Ireland was the first country to adopt a national men's health policy in 2009. Since then, progress has been made but we must build on this work. The HSE action plan Healthy Ireland men 2024-2028 is an important step. The report

those most in need in a way that is affordable for Ireland. We also need to invest. This is why the updated national development plan published and delivered by the Minister, Deputy Chambers, in July commits to €275 billion of capital expenditure over the next ten years. This … changing trade landscape that impacts on many firms in many different sectors. Building on this, the recently published Government action plan on market diversification and the action plan on competitiveness and productivity lay out our strategy for ensuring the resilience of our economy while further boosting competitiveness. This

economic statement indicated that the overall increase in Government spending would be only 6%. I think the Department has received the second largest percentage increase in current allocations compared with last year's budget. I have, therefore, demonstrated an ability to put forward a credible plan, look … money and get it for the right reasons. That is possible when you have a clear plan, as I have around bovine TB, supporting the tillage scheme, generational renewal and the need to support our ACRES farmers and others who have also been through a rough time. Similarly

issued a joint statement welcoming with some reserve this ever-changing plan, without expressing full support for it. Officials from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and Türkiye have been enraged by some of the recent changes. That is because they know Netanyahu's game plan. They have seen … with Netanyahu, growing Israel and extinguishing any Palestinian hopes of self-determination and statehood. What does the plan on the table look like? From what we know, Trump's plan takes the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza off the table, along with any permanent Israeli occupation

National Development Plan capital funding for 2026-2030; further notes: — that this proposed legislation dates from 2024 and does not have regard to the progress being made by the Department of Education and Youth and the NCSE in introducing new measures to support forward planning for the 2026/27 … being progressed on the new common application system for school admissions. In my closing statement, I might provide a general update on the work of the Department and the NCSE on the forward planning of the new special classes and special schools provision for the next school year

Minister, Deputy Calleary. The Government is well aware of the additional costs faced by disabled people. I re-echo the Minister’s statement when he said he was committed within the lifetime of this Government to addressing the cost of disability in both a comprehensive and a permanent … facing disabled people cut across government. That is why the national human rights strategy for disabled people is a key focus. It adopts a whole-of-government approach with individual Departments and State agencies responsible for planning and delivering the commitments that come under their remit across five

from talking to the leaders and foreign ministers of Arab nations in recent weeks the amount of work they have put into getting a plan and engaging with President Trump to try to bring forward a plan on which the world can speak with one voice … West Bank is being restricted from all sides. Since October 2023, the Israeli Government has approved 49 new settlements. The decision to approve plans for settlement construction in the E1 area is unacceptable and a violation of international law. Since January of this year, at least

pleased to contribute to the statements on men's health. As a GP, I have seen the reality of men's health in practice. We have come a long way in recent years since the publication of the national men's health policy in 2009 but Movember … disease management programmes for secondary prevention are an exemplar in general practice internationally and have been shown to help. The forthcoming national men's action plan 2024 to 2028 offers an opportunity to build and expand programmes like Engage and Men in Mind, targeting high-risk groups

reality that we must confront with action and compassion. It really is a conversation that matters. The men's health action plan targets specific issues like men's mental health and suicide prevention, men's chronic disease preventing and improving the health service uptake among men. It also … implementation of men's health, there is also a significant focus on men's health within the national cancer control programme, the national screening service, and the National Office for Suicide Prevention. Male pelvic cancer survivorship and rehabilitation programmes are a key part of cancer survivorship pathways

price of petrol is €1.74 per litre and diesel is €1.67 per litre. These prices are among the highest in Europe. With the planned carbon tax increase of 2 cent per litre, Ireland is set to become the most expensive country in the EU for diesel. Home heating … before. Surely be God it should stand up strong this year. However, there is nothing for inshore sector. The National Inshore Fishermen’s Association issued the following statement: The National Inshore Fishermen's Association, NIFA, wishes to express our deep frustration, disappointment, and sense of abandonment following

this year. I will read a bit of the IPPN's opening statement. The current limitation whereby schools only have one year lead-in time to manage admissions is very problematic in terms of forward planning. Call to action: IPPN has called for a two-year lead … afterwards on it. The Government's amendment states: "a child's right to education is enshrined in the Constitution and, under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, must be accessible on an equal basis with others in the community in which they live

conscious that a number of Members want to contribute, and I will facilitate that. I thank the Deputies for seeking the opportunity for statements on fishing. It is timely considering the recent developments in the discussions and negotiations for fishing opportunities for 2026 but also as a chance … Tánaiste, by people from the sector, to explore options within the constraints of both the EU and national Exchequer funding and the relevant EU and national legislation, in particular taking account of the constraints imposed under EU state aid rules. I am acutely aware, too, that processors require

Government and Heritage the progress which has been made by local authorities in updating regional strategies under the revised national planning framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54817/25

Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the alignment of county development plans with the National Planning Framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53885/25

funding provided to the National Ambulance Service, given the projected 11% increase in emergency calls projected in the HSE national service plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54182/25

Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the inclusion of larger rural towns such as Skerries in the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52736/25

Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the progress of the national broadband plan in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53475/25

Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the progress of the national broadband plan in Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52212/25

Environmental Protection Agency this month, at the Ailesbury pumping station in Sandymount in the National Development Plan's departmental programme next month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56292/25

compares to the targets for volume of services which is ordinarily set out in the HSE National Service Plan; the corresponding figures for 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55153/25

place for patient education, pulmonary rehabilitation, and psychosocial care for people living with sarcoidosis; any plans to expand access to these services nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53415/25

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there is a detailed plan on how the National Training Fund will be expanded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53521/25

powers to directly rezone land where local authorities fail to do so in line with national housing and planning objectives; the legislative basis for such intervention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53757/25

Ward asked the Minister for Health for a status update on development of the national breastfeeding strategy, the progress and plans for the launch of this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54315/25

more than 75 per cent of its allocation from the Regional and National Partnership Plan (NRPP) to maintain the CAP budget at its 2027 level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53136/25

Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if her Department has begun planning for the next national cancer strategy, as the current one expires in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57029/25

Communications and Sport if any additional capital funding will be needed for the national broadband plan beyond the additional €80 million of funding issued in February 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53476/25

Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the progress of the national broadband plan in County Offaly, particularly in rural communities still experiencing inadequate coverage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52517/25

Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health if she plans to publish a national eyecare strategy in view of current high ophthalmology waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55591/25

ready for his Department with respect to public transport projects and the National Development Plan review; the funding which will be provided for the Navan Rail project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53731/25

received the report from the Working Group on the National Hearing Care Plan that was due by end of Quarter 2 as per Terms of Reference; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57518/25

National Planning Framework and are complying with the objectives of the Revised National Planning Framework; if he will provide an update on the progress made on housing and infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53569/25

Youth to outline the details of the schools included in the national development plan in the Donabate area; to confirm if funding has been secured for these schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53672/25

Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to develop a national strategy to reduce sudden unexpected death in epilepsy and epilepsy-related deaths; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55949/25

Transport for an update on his Department’s review of the National Ports Policy, as committed to in the Climate Action Plan 2025 and due in Quarter 3 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55485/25

Education, Research, Innovation and Science the type and number of units planned at the national demonstration park for modern methods of construction; the number envisaged for completion this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53512/25

latest meeting of the steering committee set up under the National Counter Disinformation Strategy; to outline when the terms of reference and an implementation plan will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52399/25