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people pillar of the plan also includes a number of actions targeted at rural areas. This includes the intention to publish a national planning statement on rural housing in the second half of 2026 in order to provide a more consistent approach by all planning authorities to rural … interdepartmental group. When the statement is finalised and issued, it will be required to be applied consistently by planning authorities and An Coimisiún Pleanála in the performance of their functions under the planning Acts. In advance of the national planning statement being finalised, the development plans guidelines

addition to the range of housing supports that are available nationally and the clear focus on tackling barriers to delivery, a national planning statement will be prepared for housing in the Gaeltacht. My Department will also continue to work with the Department of Rural and Community Development … infrastructure to support housing development in an Ghaeltacht. Considerable work has already been carried out by both Departments in developing the new national planning statement, which will be published in the first half of 2027. This will allow for a robust assessment of development proposals and implementation

chaithfimid a dhéanamh? What do we do? What are our constructive proposals? Táimid ag éileamh ar an Rialtas to introduce a strong national planning statement nó ráiteas pleanála náisiúnta láidir a fhoilsiú agus a chur i bhfeidhm láithreach don Ghaeltacht. Táim ag lorg scéim deontais do thithíocht Gaeltachta

vitality of the Irish language. The Minister for housing must immediately and without any further delay publish the national Gaeltacht housing planning statement. Guidelines on this were promised in 2021 but are still outstanding. This statement on guidelines is now promised for the first half of 2027. That

Marine the progress to date on the implementation of the national women in agriculture action plan; when a detailed progress report is expected to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19342/26

What progress has been made to date on the implementation of the national women in agriculture action plan? When is it expected that the detailed progress report will be published? Will he make a statement on the matter

protest against the unconscionable planning decision we have seen at Bessborough. This site should become a site of national conscience. We cannot concrete over a site where 923 children died while the Government sits idly by. We need to have statements on this

health infrastructure in the State. Investment in cancer care, particularly in equipment for radiation oncology, is a key strategic priority. Through the national plan for radiation oncology, the Department of health is progressing a major equipment replacement and expansion programme that includes replacing 14 linear accelerators … Beaumont, with associated diagnostic upgrades. In light of the limited time I have, I will leave the rest of the written statement and go straight to the closing remarks. I once again thank the Deputies for the opportunity to discuss cancer care for patients in Ireland, the progress

having that critical care capacity for women closer, the case being Holles Street and the National Maternity Hospital. It enables us to remove that from the equation of a new planning application. The colocation question cannot be in the minds of anyone because it is delineated from that … capacity for women and an enhanced sexual assault treatment unit. I want everybody here, which I know they will do, to make a statement that the Rotunda is for women in the city centre in every possible way. The Ministers, Deputies O'Callaghan and Chambers and myself will

Minister will understand our confusion this evening. According to media reports, he was blindsided by the Government's announcement of the national digital and AI strategy 2030 last week. Just the day before that announcement, media sources were briefed that the under-16s' social media ban had been … Minister was surprised by the plan to work at EU level and that he was not aware of it, despite being the Minister responsible. We are really just looking for a bit of clarity here, after months of press statements starting in May of last year when

issue that disproportionately affects young girls and women. As we have heard during today's statements, combating cyber violence against women and girls is part of Ireland's national strategy on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence 2022-2026. It is extremely concerning to see the increasing … well-being measures that target inequality and the extra burden that women can carry, including free period products and initiatives under the national sexual health strategy such as free contraception. That is to name only a few measures within my remit. A lot of TDs spoke about different

harassment of women. That is closely linking it to the zero-tolerance strategy, which is Ireland's national domestic, sexual and gender-based violence strategy. Objective 4 of the national strategy, "Being Safe", places a strong emphasis on eradicating violence and eliminating all forms of harassment against women … make real and lasting progress. A key part of this work is our STEM education policy statement 2017 to 2026. That includes targeted actions, such as developing a national accreditation framework to help schools build whole-school cultures grounded in equality, diversity and inclusion. It is also essential

groups that are currently under-represented in terms of participation. My Department’s statement of strategy for 2025 to 2028 commits to continuing to invest in sports infrastructure at local, regional and national levels through the community sports facilities fund and the large-scale sports infrastructure fund. These … primary means of providing Government funding to sport and community organisations at local, regional and national levels throughout the country. The fund aims to foster an integrated and planned approach to the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and assist the purchase of non-personal sports equipment

establishment, it took on the full functions of three existing national services - HSE children and family services, the Family Support Agency and the National Educational Welfare Board - as well as certain psychological services and services responding to domestic, sexual and gender-based violence at that time. The agency … providing essential services to children and families, Tusla’s actions as described in its annual business plan must align with the goals and priorities set for it in the annual performance statement. Tusla’s finances are closely monitored so that the Department is assured that Tusla is spending

back to some limited extent, but that statement and his response to it reflects the fact that there is no plan here, as far as I can see. That is one of the most frightening things. There is no plan here. The Pentagon is distancing itself from … walking it back. JD Vance is missing. I do not know what is going on with him. What on earth is the plan? What is the objective? How do you say that when this conflict has achieved some kind of objective, you can settle some kind of peace

very impressed with the facilities, the quality of teaching and the commitment of all the staff and the students under their care. The National Council for Special Education is the statutory body in this regard. Over recent years a huge amount of expansion has taken place not only … previous Dáil. As chair of the disability committee at the time, I was acutely aware of the challenges there. In his opening statement, he alluded to having special schools in the community because far too many children travel long distances for specialised school places throughout the country

heating oil. The report should also explore alternative measures that could be applied to absorb price shocks. Earlier today, the Minister mentioned the national energy affordability task force. Clearly, half of the meeting must have been taken up with introductions because they would have probably forgotten each other … past year. The task force was established to identify and assess measures that will enhance energy affordability for households and businesses, but the plan in that regard is still being developed. The necessary urgency is not there. Having spoken to people locally who are dealing with renewable energy

jumping around between regime change and nuclear disarmament as it suits it. It does not have a plan. It never had a plan. Trump likes invading countries. That is clear a year and a bit into his term. It is also clear that he has found what … European Union and the United Nations through practising the condemnation of the breaking of international law and supporting those countries that are victims of it. Neutrality is also a proactive position. I raise this now as many will do during these statements because the current incursion by this

flagrant breach of international law, prosecuted in the first instance by the US and Israel. Even the title of today's statements betrays our Government's lack of backbone in calling it out as such. I also send my solidarity today to those who have fought for decades … been more than willing to do his bidding for him with, even for this Trump Administration, a shocking lack of foresight or a plan for what comes next. We know the Iranian regime is tyrannical, totalitarian and deeply repressive. We have seen it murder thousands of Iranian people

does not have a role in the delivery of electricity infrastructure on the ground. This is in line with the 2012 Government policy statement on the strategic importance of transmission and other energy infrastructure, which states: "The Government does not seek to direct EirGrid and ESB Networks … Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan to help deliver efficient delivery of infrastructure across Ireland. The action plan contains 30 time-bound measures to address 12 barriers to infrastructure development previously identified by the work of the task force. The national electricity grid must deliver connections locally

targets, shocking regional disparities, ageing infrastructure and major staff shortages, none of which were acknowledged by the Minister of State in his opening statement. To put it mildly, it was disappointing, particularly given the stories we have heard tonight. Ring-fenced funding for the cancer strategy has been … that every four-week delay in starting cancer treatment can increase mortality by 10%. This is precisely why we have targets in the national cancer strategy. We know that a person’s chances of surviving cancer are up to four times higher when treated at stage 1 rather

position of Government is clear - the current military operations by the United States and Israel have no mandate or authorisation from the United Nations nor has any attempt been made to seek such an authorisation. Ireland’s position on the use of force outside such a context … Ukraine. Our position on Iran’s nuclear programme is clear - Iran cannot develop a nuclear weapon. We had strongly supported the joint comprehensive plan of action - Iran nuclear agreement. When it ceased to function, we urged Iran to engage meaningfully in negotiations to address the legitimate concerns

Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he intends to publish the National Planning Statement, which is required in order for the publication of the Planning Guidelines in order to enact Section 44b of the Planning and Development (Amendment

Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he intends to publish a National Planning Statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17487/26

this year; if the planned development of 50-single rooms and additional rehabilitation space will be included in the National Capital Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17496/26

reason a school (details supplied) was not included in the list of school building projects as announced under the National Development Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17076/26

Dublin city and other urban areas; whether specific targets exist for the growth of Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí under the National Development Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17176/26

Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on the National Building Renovation Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19282/26

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the consideration his Department is giving to the creation of a comprehensive national Traveller employment plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16954/26

position regarding the pilot and phased introduction of staffed local childminding networks, as committed to in the National Action Plan for Childminding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18639/26

Shea asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the rollout of the National Broadband Plan for Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16270/26

Local Government and Heritage the guidance that has been issued to local authorities for the processing of planning applications for solar farms in the absence of a national policy statement; the way in which his Department is ensuring that a consistency of approach to such applications is being

cost of hearing aids will be covered under the Cost of Disability or through the upcoming National Hearing Care Plan (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18852/26

Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the launch of the public consultation on the National Building Renovation Plan and its publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21182/26

McCarthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the work undertaken to date in formalising national planning guidelines for solar energy developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17741/26

audiology workforce capacity across CHO areas and hospital groups; the measures in place to support workforce planning and ensure adequate audiology service provision nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19937/26

Offaly in each of the past two years; how these compare with national targets; whether additional National Ambulance Service resources are planned for the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17612/26

prohibitively high cost of hearing aids; if this will be dealt with in the new national hearing care plan; the timeline for publication of this plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19308/26

Minister for Health when she intends to publish the final report of the workforce planning sub-group of the National Clinical Trials Oversight Group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19084/26

Chap' Cleere asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the current balance of the National Reserve Fund; the planned contributions over the next three fiscal years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22043/26

implement a ten-year national replacement cycle for linear accelerators and to create a national oversight body responsible for equipment planning, procurement, and installation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17431/26

SAAO at St. Edmundsbury/Woodville and elsewhere along the Liffey Valley as part of plans to expand the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s land ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16624/26

Marine the progress to date on the implementation of the national women in agriculture action plan; when a detailed progress report is expected to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19342/26

assessment and judicial review stages for major infrastructure projects funded under the National Development Plan since 2015; if so, to provide the annual average duration of each stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21177/26

Guirke asked the Minister for Health the percentage capacity each endoscopy unit nationally is currently functioning at; the plans to address any shortfall, by hospital, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20739/26

Minister for Health to provide an update on her Departments plans to establish a National Radiation Therapy Machine Replacement Programme, to replace the current regional model (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17430/26

McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the plans to introduce a properly resourced national legal information and advice service for women, including victims of domestic violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19049/26