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Bord Pleanála with no hard copy. I mention this in particular because I have a letter here about an existing wind turbine project that has been there for more than 20 years. During the storm, the wind turbine was knocked to the ground. The photos are quite dramatic … nearest house was 300 m away, while the road was only 10 m away. This wind turbine project has been up and running for more than 20 years. These concerned residents have written to the Health and Safety Authority and anyone else they can to draw attention

quickly a passport can arrive - and more than 100,000 passports have already been issued this year. The passport service's programme of reform will continue through this year and next year, with the delivery of a number of highly complex and transformational projects that are necessary … proof service delivery, enhance the customer experience, ensure business continuity, and, crucially, safeguard the integrity of the Irish passport. Successful delivery of these projects will ensure that Ireland remains at the forefront of passport processing worldwide. The passport online service already offers Irish citizens the ability to apply

initiative. The good news is we are now seeing what was a concept delivering very practical results on the ground, with so many projects progressing. I could mention the restoration of the Ulster Canal, as one example I visited recently, or the transformative education project at the Magee … College campus of the Ulster University in Derry. There are all-island research projects and so many others. We need to continue to invest in that initiative. We need to make sure the North-South Ministerial Council is now continuing to function on a very regular and frequent

supports, services should not need to take this step. While a provider may withdraw from core funding, they will remain eligible in the programme year to provide the national childcare scheme, the early childhood care and education programme and the community childcare subvention plus saver programme

difficulties we have in Galway for further development. At a presentation last week at which the Ministers were in attendance, 11 projects were highlighted but top of the list, not in the way it was laid out but verbally, was Galway city flood defences and the urgent need … Tánaiste's ministerial colleague beside him, Deputy Naughton, is very familiar with it. We were told in no uncertain terms that unless that project goes ahead there cannot be development in Galway. On top of that, we have an inadequate wastewater treatment structure. The collection network has been

northside of Cork city. Funding has been provided for the distributor road, which is also important. The Tánaiste mentioned the capital programme. I ask that the north ring road is not excluded in view of the fact that not one cent has been provided … time when three senior Cabinet people were based in Cork. I ask for the north ring road be included in the capital programme, that the money for the distributor road also be prioritised, and that the project be allowed to go ahead in the fastest possible timeframe

same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. When it comes to housing, the seven threadbare pages of the programme for Government are the very definition of insanity. The Government uses the words "ambition" and "detailed". There is no ambition in these seven pages … completely ignored the ten key recommendations of the homeless policy group, which were sent to it only two or three weeks before the programme was finalised. It sets out what will be needed to tackle the homelessness crisis. There is nothing new for people struggling with defective blocks

worsening crisis in my discipline of psychology, and in particular within primary care mental health services for young people, with reference to the programme for Government. There are vague references in the programme for Government to workforce planning and increasing capacity for child and adolescent mental health services … primary care psychology services in Cork had been severely under-resourced for many years. Also, the roll-out of the progressing disability services programme meant large volumes of so-called non-complex referrals were redirected at the time to primary care services but there was no commensurate increase

will home in on one particular aspect of the programme for Government. On page 99, it states: "Give effect to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance ‘Working Definition of Antisemitism’". This is a programme for Government, large parts of which will not be delivered within the five years … this Government's term. The programme for Government had not even been ratified by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, never mind the new Government being elected by the Dáil, by the time the then Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs - now the Taoiseach - was out on 16 January

that they would pass the occupied territories Bill and that they cared about the genocide, but then they inserted a definition into the programme for Government that effectively is designed to censor anybody who says the Israeli state project is an apartheid, racist project

replication of what was there in the past because we have seen many failures in it. As I rise to speak on the programme for Government, it strikes me that, in my part of the world, we have seen everything on which people depend shook to its very … groups and get double the amount of work done. Nothing is happening for so many people out there. We are talking about a programme for Government but as far as I can see it is a programme for disaster that this Government is presiding over. We need urgent

Sinn Féin. Thursday's business shall be: - Statements on Government's Response to Storm Éowyn (resumed) (to conclude after 88.5 mins) - Statements on Programme for Government (to adjourn after 3 hrs 22 mins) Proposed arrangements: It is proposed that: 1. until further notice in the 34th Dáil, where … Bill pursuant to Standing Order 169 shall be taken; and (ii) the Dáil shall adjourn on the adjournment of the Statements on Programme for Government; 10. the resumed Statements on the Government’s response to Storm Éowyn shall not exceed 88.5 minutes and the order of speaking

acknowledge how important this school project is, not just for the Deputy but also for the wider community. The school capital projects overall entail a significant plan that we hope to see expanded in the years to come. The projects are well advanced but I want to ensure

particular. The damage done by fallen trees has an awful lot to answer for, considering the power outages caused. We must have a programme that allows for the felling of trees around power lines. Particularly in areas where cables are running through forestry, we need programmes for maintenance … come up in this Chamber and he will be familiar with it. Farming organisations and forestry groups have been calling for a programme for the felling of ash trees for a number of years now. Every ash tree in this country is now a danger. The more storms

between network redesign phases 1 to 5a before launch, from quarter 4 of 2019, and after launch, from quarter 4 of 2023. The programme has led to a substantial increase in service levels, and customer satisfaction research carried out earlier this year shows that phases … network redesign project are positively rated by users. The research shows that 80% of users are satisfied with the service and 49% reported that the service is now better. It is important from my point of view that anybody who uses public transport has a good experience

simply a very good and decent person. We have worked together and we have had intensive comprehensive engagement and negotiation to agree a programme for Government between my party, Fine Gael and your party, Fianna Fáil, and a number of Independents. It is a plan for Ireland … play a leadership role as Tánaiste in the first half of the Government and I pledge to work relentlessly on delivering the programme for Government in the interests of the people. I look forward to nominating Fine Gael colleagues to join that Government later, and to working with

deal between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Michael Lowry marks a new low in Irish politics. Last Sunday, Micheál Martin defended negotiating a programme for Government with Michael Lowry even though the Moriarty tribunal found his actions to be profoundly corrupt. Attempting to justify this, the Tánaiste said … negotiating partner and it makes a complete mockery of any claims that this new Government will champion ethical standards in public life. The programme for Government is devoid of new ideas or radical measures. The transformation that we need is nowhere to be seen. This is particularly stark

This programme for Government continues the failed policies of the previous Government. It lacks ambition. It is deliberately vague and has no costings and no timelines. That means a continuation of the housing and homelessness crisis, the cost-of-living crisis, hospital overcrowding, huge health waiting lists … health recruitment embargo, known as "pay and numbers". The housing and homelessness crisis is the most fundamental issue facing this country. This programme continues the failed policies of its predecessor. There is no new urgency, no emergency measures, no reset of housing policy as recommended by the Housing

women in this incoming Cabinet. That is a negative change, and we do not see any sign of positive change either from the programme for Government. There is no transformative vision, no State construction company, no public childcare scheme, no strengthening the protection of workers' rights … radical measures to protect our climate and biodiversity. We in Labour cannot support this programme for Government; it is a recycled programme in a circular economy. Our new TDs will outline further why it lacks vision and lacks any sense of positive change for the communities we represent

recognise that we need fundamental change arising from Covid, climate change and the normalisation of war. I am very concerned about the programme for Government. It smacks a little of artificial intelligence when we look at the wording in it. It is very vague and aspirational … Government "will" do as opposed to the other matters. I am also extremely concerned that the Taoiseach has adopted and included in the programme for Government the definition of antisemitism. It is leaving us wide open to charges of being antisemitic when I unreservedly condemn the actions

hope is that it will all be fine on the night, lads. That is what this Government is. I read the programme for Government. I thought I would be in for a long night's reading. I was shocked to find out that this programme for Government … copy of the previous programme for Government. This Government is out with the same and back in with the same. The Government has ignored the fact that 15,000 people will be homeless tonight and that 611 people are on hospital trolleys as we speak. People are living

have a Taoiseach, a soon-to-be Taoiseach, a Tánaiste and a soon-to-be Tánaiste who are part of the programme for Government. Why can we not ask questions? When can we talk to the expected Minister for Finance about what our position is following events … undermine the very foundations of parliamentary democracy. The idea of parliamentary democracy is that governments make proposals, as the Government did with its programme for Government, and we present alternatives to them, if necessary. What the Government is doing now belies that very principle. It is unbecoming

value-for-money obligations. It also makes clear that value for money must be placed at the forefront of decision-making in all projects and programmes involving public funds. Earlier this year, my Department published a circular which introduced an expenditure control and escalation process to strengthen expenditure

have increased. The Minister of State, Deputy Butler, has taken measures with respect to early invention for youth mental health services. Youth diversion programmes have received increased funding with respect to the Department of education and the Department of justice. We have early intervention programmes in terms

respond to increasingly complex challenges in areas such as policy development and evaluation, economics, infrastructure, procurement, digital and data, and major project delivery. Our focus is on ensuring that the civil and public service has the right mix of professional, technical and specialist expertise to meet current … establishment of a new digital academy for the public service in the IPA; human resource management; procurement; and the delivery of major infrastructure projects. My Department will continue to work across government to identify priority capability requirements and ensure our recruitment, learning and development, and professionalisation arrangements respond

engagement the Office of Public Works has had with Fingal County Council regarding ongoing coastal erosion issues affecting Rush; whether any joint projects are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58010/26

Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on phase two of the wad river flood alleviation scheme, including the current stage of the project; the anticipated timeline for progressing to construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59329/26

Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the financial supports available for graduates undertaking private professional master of education programmes in teacher shortage subjects, particularly Irish; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59016/26

assessed the Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive and Special Education (PDISE) offered by Maynooth University for inclusion under the Department-funded Postgraduate Diploma Programme of Teacher Professional Learning for Special Education Teachers; if not, whether such an assessment will now be undertaken; and if she will make a statement

Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she accepts that expanding recognition of accredited Level 9 programmes in inclusive and special education could increase national capacity in special educational needs provision and reduce barriers for teachers seeking specialist qualifications; and if she will outline

Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Youth when she expects to provide a consolidated update on each Programme for Government commitment assigned to her Department; the timeframe for this update to be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55468/26

Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number and proportion of staff who have completed AI-related training programmes since January 2024; the levels of training, introductory or advanced use; to confirm the associated expenditure on each level of training provided, by her Department

Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health the status of the programme for Government commitment to examine the introduction of free pelvic floor physical therapy sessions for women after childbirth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55180/26

Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided for an additional Dual Diagnosis Day Programme in Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55208/26

deal for the shingles vaccine (herpes zoster vaccine) for persons over 65 years of age as part of the National Immunisation Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55473/26

asked the Minister for Health whether premenstrual dysphoric disorder is explicitly recognised within the Women's Health Action Plan and Women's Health Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55502/26

evidence to support the benefits of the shingles vaccine, known as shingrix, she will examine bringing forward a free or subsidised vaccination programme for people over 50 years of age as part of budget 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55517/26

Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number and proportion of staff who have completed AI-related training programmes since January 2024; the levels of training, introductory or advanced use; to confirm the associated expenditure on each level of training provided

need to provide a legal pathway for undocumented Irish emigrants such as the inclusion of Ireland in the E-3 non- immigrant visa programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58448/26

Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether there will be another round of funding from the community climate action programme; if so, when will this call for funding be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58286/26

climate action fund; a detailed breakdown of a recent or planned utilisation of the funding; the level of funding allocated to projects in Wicklow each year since 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58889/26

Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the status of the Military Radar Programme announced on 17 December 2025, including the long-range land-based primary radar, ground based air defence and maritime radar elements; whether the government-to-government negotiations with France have concluded; whether

Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence the number and proportion of staff who have completed AI-related training programmes since January 2024; the levels of training, introductory or advanced use; to confirm the associated expenditure on each level of training provided, by her Department and public

Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence to provide an update on the work programme of the Office of Veterans Affairs; the progress made to date on the development of a National Veterans Policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56458/26

Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his plans for the management of the NDP rollout and breaking into project financing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59413/26

total level of Exchequer expenditure allocated to supporting foreign direct investment, relative to expenditure allocated to indigenous enterprise supports in 2025; the projected balance for 2026; the rationale underpinning this allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55298/26

Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to “work to progress recommendations of the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce central to renewable energy planning, recognising the region’s potential”; which recommendations that have been completed

Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number and proportion of staff who have completed AI-related training programmes since January 2024; the levels of training, introductory or advanced use; to confirm the associated expenditure on each level of training provided

Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the funding allocated to tourism development projects in Donegal in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56472/26

Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if there is funding available for a local authority to develop a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56629/26