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bring in all this different legislation but we are not able to follow through on it, which is disappointing. We have the housing crisis. Students are qualifying in different fields within medicine and then have to leave the country because they see no future here. It is down … Government not to see it has to make sure everyone in this country who wants to stay here is given the right to do so and can see a future and raise a family here, if they so wish. Looking at the statistics, the age of couples

sure that is a big problem for you but we are all right here, Jack”. We are not all right here. We are an exposed member state that is fully part of the European Union. That brings me to the constant references to our neutrality. Ireland … remit. Deputy McGuinness said let us have a referendum on neutrality. Respectfully, the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach, Deputy Ó Snodaigh raised this eloquently in the House two weeks ago. The last time there was a proposal for a referendum on neutrality here was in the last Dáil from People Before

just 12 months, and 180,000 households are in arrears on gas bills; and — prices are also soaring across the economy, for groceries, housing, transport and insurance costs; further notes that: — sky-rocketing energy prices have been coupled with huge increases in other household costs, like groceries … Poverty Monitor last year found the number of children living in consistent poverty nearly doubled, to more than 100,000; and — Children's Rights Alliance Chief Executive Officer Tanya Ward has described the cumulative impact of continued soaring costs as "a landslide effect" for low-income families, meaning

healthcare costs, waiting lists and more. It is about a budget last October that did nothing for working people. It is about a housing crisis only getting worse as more and more young people choose to leave this country because they see no future here. It is about … families, lives and businesses and ensure fuel reached those who needed it. We rejected the intimidatory tactics of some while absolutely respecting the right to peaceful protest of many. We watched all week in mounting dismay as Ministers of this Government responded by going on the airwaves

Government, which is responsible for the direction the country is taking, simply stands idly by and does not engage with this House here or with the communities that are affected in any sort of meaningful way. I have great concern for the elderly, those living in poorly heated … support than what was given to them today. We should have a debate about nuclear options - about nuclear power and what is happening right across Europe. We are prepared to import it because it was produced that way but yet we are not prepared to examine it fully

support disabled people, including a commitment to introducing a permanent annual cost-of-disability support payment. In addition, under the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030, which was developed with significant input from disability groups and advocates, it was agreed to establish a strategic focus … will run until 7 April. As I said earlier to Deputy Hayes, I encourage maximum participation in this project across the House. I encourage any interested parties to visit gov.ie/cod, where they will find guidance on how to engage with the consultation in whatever format best suits

Claus to come. I wish to raise an issue on the South Circular Road in my constituency, where a number of people are housed in a homeless hostel. Unfortunately, there seems to be an issue with overcrowding there which is spilling out onto the streets and causing antisocial … outside. Can anything be done to ensure that when buildings are being repurposed, we are protecting people's privacy and a right to dignity to not live in an absolutely overcrowded situation in bunk beds? When people are trying to get back on their feet, it is very

happier that we are in our current position. However, the only point of that is actually delivering on our citizens’ rights across this island. We are talking about voting for Uachtarán na hÉireann. That is fairly straightforward. I refer to the idea that the Irish President would represent … those who have found themselves on far-flung shores. Unfortunately, some of our young people have had to leave because of issues with housing, childcare and all the other cost-of-living issues that unfortunately existed here long before the present cost-of-fuel crisis. Deputy Crowe stated

aims to enhance consumer protection and reduce the cost of living. I hope the Government will allow it a swift passage through the House. I hope the Government sees the extreme pressure that people are under and that this encourages the Government to introduce important measures to reduce … incentive to improve the durability of products as they become more attractive to consumers. I will turn now to the right to repair directive, which the Government is required to transpose into Irish law by the end of next year. The Government will claim that this is enough

fine record. On the research side of things, I back the calls by IFUT. We are talking about taking research seriously, and rightly so, but people undertaking PhDs in crucial areas of research in many instances still receive a stipend that is very low. It needs … other cities as well. That needs to be addressed. On the skills side and apprenticeships, I remain concerned. We have a housing crisis and it continues to escalate. We are not going to resolve that without ensuring there is adequate throughput of apprentices on the craft apprenticeship side

world is quite a scary place right now from the war in the Middle East, including in Iran and Gaza and the West Bank in Palestine, to what we are seeing in Somalia and Russia's continuing onslaught on Ukraine. We experienced hikes in the prices of various … many circumstances, it is not just about the crude oil. What the Government has announced needs to be welcomed. Members across the House acknowledge the difficulty people have been experiencing, particularly commuters in Kildare North going to and from work. There has been an increase in public transport

struck by that sense of solidarity and generosity that drove Miriam, Mary, Maurice and Mary on. I think all in this House thank them for that. I welcome the apology the Taoiseach has made in the Dáil to survivors of institutional abuse and those who suffered abuse while … that no such criminal record exists. This reassurance is important for survivors, and I welcome it. Today is a day when the State rightly says sorry for the failings of the past. Every day, we must work with dedication and determination to ensure those past failures

narrow strip of land right next to a river with a history of bursting its banks, right next to lands that flood and right next to homes that had previously flooded in an area where a flood relief scheme is needed but has never been delivered. Excavating … Balgriffin area, the then Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath, stated in a written reply: "It is understood that housing development in the area has likely altered the hydraulic conditions on site and/or resolved the flooding issue identified in FEM FRAMS." He went

find myself in broad agreement, as, I think, does the House, with the Deputy. I do not think there is a huge difference of opinion here, but I take the point. The only reports that should not be published are those where there is a legal issue with … sensitively. I absolutely understand why people want to see the report. I am not dismissing that at all. Any parent has a right to all of the clinical information in relation to their own child. As part of the follow-up procedures with hospitals, all of the information

ambitions": ", constituting a serious breach of international law and the sovereignty of a United Nations member state; B. To insert the following after "rights of the Ukrainian people": "and is grounded in international law and the protection of civilians;". C. To insert the following after "does not provide … parliaments;” E. To delete all words after "relentlessly attacked; and" and substitute the following: "— Irish taxpayers are facing severe pressures at home in housing, healthcare, infrastructure and cost of living, and overseas financial commitments must be assessed against those realities, and therefore calls on the Government to prepare

support and drive it forward. The Arab-led plan provides that Palestinian ownership must be a guiding principle in reconstruction and that the right of Palestinians to remain on their own land must be upheld. We will work with partners to support a reformed Palestinian Authority so that … people of Israel are. Even in these times of divided politics, I know there is a strong consensus in this House and indeed in the country at large on the urgency of the situation and the need to find a better way forward and a credible political path

their children, is deas do do bhéal a mholtar é - self-praise is no praise at all. That is what just echoed loudly right across these benches of the Dáil - self-congratulatory applause and backslapping that would make you all blush with embarrassment and shame. When … action to end the rip-off, no break on taxes, a blueprint for the continuation of the never-ending crises in our housing and health, and election promises torn up, one after the other, and thrown in the bin. The first decision and impact of this budget will

opportunity to engage and de-escalate. Of course we may be in a position in which to boycott that meeting is the right course of action. All options should be on the table. We are not in normal times but we need to be strong in whatever action … present and we cannot be reductive or simplistic about it. It is not just about whether the Taoiseach will go to the White House. There are more complicated questions and ever more complicated answers, and we need to ensure we do what is best for Ireland and Europe

merely de facto approach to decriminalisation to ensure we have a consistent application of the health-led approach that everyone in this House pays lip service to. I am doubtful about their actual commitment to it. The benefit of that is to remove the risk of discriminatory discretion … Fine Gael for effectively being soft on drugs, abandoning the position it had arrived at through a discussion based on evidence for cheap right-wing populism. Fine Gael said that it would continue to implement with An Garda Síochána a health-led approach for people in possession

into utilities without accountability. While families wait for homes, cutting VAT is welcome, but it is not enough. We need joined-up thinking. Housing and infrastructure must go hand in hand. If we fail to connect the dots, we fail the people who are counting … Tánaiste to intervene on our behalf and at least meet with the local community in Adrigole and give us the right because we are facing that meeting again in Adrigole in a couple of weeks' time. I will give them the same answer that I gave them

Irish Aviation Authority where Mr. Justice John MacMenamin delivered the lead judgment. Our view in the Labour Party is the in-house review and the Bill are out of date. Some of us are familiar with conversations regarding personal injuries. Judicial guidelines had to be introduced … Supreme Court. I wish to refer to another case in 2017, McDonagh v. Sunday Newspapers Ltd. Mr. Justice MacMenamin noted: The right to a good name, freedom of expression and public opinion are closely connected concepts, in which the concept of 'the views of right thinking people

fact, all I have heard about is IPAS centres and "illegals". Suddenly, we have a problem with citizenship. The Government is failing on housing and the cost of living and suddenly, this is brought into the equation as the Dáil starts its term. It is taking the focus … difficulties every single time they need to go home if a family member is sick. This is racist and it follows the far-right approach taken elsewhere. As others have said, it is not in line with other countries. I want to mention the income test as well

about the north Kerry CAMHS situation that followed. It is hugely important that all these people involved, including their families, are receiving the right services today. I sincerely hope a similar type of situation will never again arise. I am not sure what happened to the Topical Issue … included the whole lot in the one question but it must have been divided or whatever. I have been in the houses of these young individuals who were affected and they were like zombies. Many of these people are the brightest you will ever come across, not only

holding itself back and things will go full force with an almost full-scale invasion. Yet, Europe still remain silent. We in this House have called for the occupied territories Bill to be passed. We all know the extent of that proposed legislation and the limited impact … Eurovision. It should be kicked out. It should not be allowed to participate in any sporting events. The same was done, and rightly so, with Russia over the past couple of years. Yet, Israel is still allowed to take part in international events

advised that framework is nearing completion. I know that women with endometriosis have a keep interest in seeing that framework, as they rightly should. The HSE is engaging with all stakeholders in its attempt to finalise the framework. The clinical pathway for endometriosis care spans primary, local … were seen across those sites in 2024, though I imagine there are more in need. Personally, I am committed, as I know this House is, to fully implementing the Women's Health Action Plan 2024-2025 to continue to improve women's health outcomes and experiences