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take comprehensive and decisive action on this crisis. Out of a ten-minute statement, the Minister, Deputy Foley, spent eight minutes on broad statements, aspirations from Government, future strategies and general concern. She only engaged with the actual substance of this motion in the final couple of minutes … happens when they are gone and families being left in a state of constant worry and stress because successive Governments have failed to plan. What we needed today was a reckoning with that failure and leadership in addressing it. What we got instead was a rehearsal of perceived

democratic principles; — Ireland's commitment to working with key partners to end the conflict in Gaza, and to advancing a sustainable peace plan and addressing the huge challenges facing Palestinians in Gaza; — the Government's grave concerns about the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, with intolerable conditions; — that … statement, Ireland will act to prevent those members of the Government of Israel who have been instrumental in fomenting the unfolding disaster in Gaza, and the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration has instructed immigration officers to refuse entry to Itamar Ben-Gvir, Minister of National Security

that information once that review has been concluded. Within price review 6, we will have 29 very significant projects for onshore network development planned by ESB Networks, ESBN, and EirGrid within the period of the investment programme. The vast majority of these will serve the multiple needs … rates beyond inflation and require the ESB to publish an annual statement confirming compliance. Under its legal mandate, it is the CRU, as the independent regulator, which is responsible for the network tariffs and grid investment plans. Network charges are a primary manner in which grid infrastructure

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

ended up being 3.5 to 14 times more likely than the English average, so even allowing for racial profiling and targeting of particular nationalities, there are questions raised in terms of cultural norms in certain backgrounds that are applicable when people have concerns about large concentrations of people … previous occasions in the Chamber that the PULSE system was outdated before it even came into operation. What is the post-PULSE plan for the new data input we will need? Will any kind of new system be rolled out? Ultimately, it boils down to the actual numbers

statements. Football can be a cornerstone of our lives and memories. It can bring the goodwill to bring communities together. I think back as far as Italia 90 and the heartbreak caused by the likes of Schillaci and so on, and what they did to bring a nation … achieving World Cup qualification. Some 1.6 million viewers tuned in for that game. That just shows how much interest there is in our national team. Our ladies have been doing us very proud. They won last night and I wish them the best of luck at the weekend

problems in relation to the stewarding of the protest itself and they were anxious to make a point. Whatever is being said nationally about those who were on the protest, I think it has angered and insulted the ordinary decent men, women and families who I met. They … list. They have been second, third and fourth and no one gives them an explanation. No one engages with them about a plan that will allow development to take place. Due to that, small businesses there, like the local pub and local shop, are under threat. They

round) Tuesday's private members' business shall be the Motion re Cost of Disability, selected by Sinn Féin. Wednesday's business shall be: - Statements on Ensuring our Skills, Training and Innovation systems keep pace in a changing world (not to exceed 2 hours and 25 minutes) - Motion … without debate and any division claimed to be taken immediately) Wednesday's private members' business shall be the Motion re Fiscal Planning Framework for Economic Certainty, selected by Independent Technical Group). Thursday's business shall be: - Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2026 (Second Stage) (if not previously concluded, to adjourn

failures, one way or another. I welcome the comments from the Minister for justice regarding greater use of video evidence and pre-recorded statements to reduce Garda time spent attending court. That approach deserves a lot of attention but it has not happened yet. Childcare is another area … operators I mentioned yesterday are increasingly finding participation in schemes financially challenging, so they are pulling out of them. There is no meaningful plan to encourage new providers to enter the market to keep the existing provision open, or as a I referenced the other day, to move

sure the Deputy and his party have interacted in respect of the CRU's draft statement on large energy users. There is a strategy being brought forward that is plan led rather than developer led, and that is critically important. There is no question that the number … level of investment that will be in our grid for the next five years. It will be multiples of PR5, and the national development plan will further support increased investment in housing and our grid

chaired by the national director of the NCCP, and its membership is drawn from across the health spectrum, including representatives from the NCCP, consultant clinicians, radiation oncologists and specialists. The purpose of the group is to consider, on the basis of the need identified, plans for the future … service provision, planning and staffing considerations for facilities. In its initial stages, membership of this group is expected to last for a period of three years, within which the group will meet to consider approaches that may be taken for the furtherance of planning necessary to best advance

actively being drawn down to support major infrastructure investment priorities. The end of 2025 position will be disclosed in the 2025 financial statements, which will be published in the coming months. The unaudited end of 2025 value of the directed portfolio was €6.4 billion and since … billion is for the Land Development Agency. The remainder of the directed portfolio is intended to be used in support of the national development plan. These are one-off receipts to support infrastructure development

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

welcome the opportunity to contribute to statements on National Biodiversity Week. Across the country this week, hundreds of free events are bringing people into contact with nature on their doorstep. These events include guided walks, photography competitions, scavenger hunts and farm visits. It is a chance to learn … protected habitats and species. Three weeks ago, he received 46 policy recommendations from the independent advisory committee on Ireland's natural restoration plan. That draft plan is due to go to the European Commission by 1 September. This is the most significant single act of restoration planning ever

update the Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act to reflect the realities of online hate speech. We need full implementation of the national action plan against racism. There are some welcome commitments in respect of integration in the programme for Government. They include references to the need … have been in this Chamber a number of times since last December and I have heard people say things and make statements. I have heard them use Leaders' Questions as a forum to stoke anti-immigrant sentiment. It is not acceptable and people, if they do not, should

thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. The national hydrogen strategy was published in July 2023 and is our first major policy statement on renewable hydrogen. It marks an important first step in developing an indigenous hydrogen industry in Ireland. The strategy sets out our strategic vision … legal and regulatory framework for this new industry, and examining the feasibility of exporting hydrogen. We are currently finalising a detailed implementation plan for the multi-year work programme set out in the strategy to ensure appropriate governance arrangements are in place to support delivery of the actions

grow the number of both short-term and long-stay beds in nursing homes, and whether the Minister of State will make a statement on the matter. I have been involved behind the scenes in the nursing home sector for the past 20 years … fair deal scheme. The challenge we now have from the ESRI report is that it clearly sets out the need for a dedicated national nursing home care policy. Short-stay bed requirements are projected to grow from 3,745 beds in 2022 to between

fairness to the Minister of State, Deputy Canney, I know he listened carefully. I saw him making notes on a lot of the statements that were made. He is knowledgeable about this sector too. I am sure there are a lot of things he wants … work with the sector on its transition to decarbonisation. The sector has faced multiple shocks in recent years and its response to the national and geopolitical crisis must be applauded. It has worked with policy makers to develop innovative and practical measures to keep our supply chains moving

late and that there is a difficulty with communication. In my case, as Minister, I can take those cases up with the National Patient Safety Office and have them advanced and I know that has been the case with some of the people who have come … what has happened since our last meeting. One of the things I will want to look at most closely is the specific care plan for all of those children who are at the level of most complexity in the system. There are certain GDPR constraints to the information

considered. As he knows, the primary responsibility lies with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The draft statement is, in my view, one that strengthens the planning system’s support for the Irish language and Gaeltacht areas, making it clearer and more consistent by setting … planning authorities when developers are reserving a percentage of the housing development for Irish speakers. This method of using the percentage of speakers outside the education system plus 10%, as proposed, will be based on the current linguistic composition of the area rather than setting a uniform national

collaborative initiatives to strengthen the enterprise environment. Each of the nine REPs was tailored to reflect regional strengths and opportunities and aligned to national enterprise policy priorities such as decarbonisation and digitalisation. The most recent REPs ran from 2022 to the end of 2025, following agreement to extend … wider regional planning, supporting a more integrated approach to regional enterprise development. A memorandum on the overall approach was submitted for the information of the Government in June of last year. My officials are currently working with Departments, agencies and authorities to develop a framework statement to give

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

combined Opposition will put a motion forward in solidarity with Cara Darmody. Today, the Government does not cherish the children of our nation. It is in breach of the law because it has denied children their rights. This Government of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the so-called … children on a list. Today it is embarrassing for this Government. I do not know how Government Members can stand up and make statements in this House when more than 15,000 children are waiting for assessments of need and, by year end, there will be a projected

supported organisations will take part in this programme over its five-year lifetime. My Department is also overseeing the implementation of the national philanthropy policy that aims to accelerate engagement with philanthropy for social good. We recognise the synergy between policies and the ESF+ new solutions social innovation … policy on their behalf. These include: two national social enterprise conferences, the first of which was held in Dublin Castle last year and the second of which will be held in Ballinasloe in November this year; a national social enterprise awards event to be held in Dublin next

island nation, but how we deal with the situation caused by the 2007 planning application is what is at issue. Last year, just over 36 million passengers went through the airport in breach of the cap. The DAA has brought a planning application using the existing mechanisms … scale of development. It is not a planned or graduated increase; it is the removal of a cap to allow any number of flights to take place. Not even the DAA went that far in the planning application it submitted. That will have climate consequences, which will

being taken to improve diagnosis times, treatment pathways, and specialist supports for women with endometriosis; the steps planned to expand accessible endometriosis care nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6800/26

delivery of, mental health services for Travellers, in each community health area, as proposed in the National Traveller Health Action Plan 2022-2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4894/26

loans under the EU Security Action for Europe facility in order to supplement capital investment under the National Development Plan for defence capability development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3801/26

which the NTA will track and report progress on the delivery of major transport programmes under the National Development Plan between 2026 and 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1941/26

breast cancer follow-up appointments; the number of vacant consultant, radiographer, and breast care nurse posts nationally; the plan to address these gaps; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69045/25

options in Northern Ireland, in order to reduce delays for hearing assessments and hearing aids while the National Hearing Care Plan is being finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64680/25

Transport the scale of funding that will be given in 2026, 2027 and 2028 through the National Development Plan to the Dart+ projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51817/25

high-speed broadband in underserved rural communities; the means by which his Department is coordinating with the National Broadband Plan to ensure timely delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50124/25

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will provide an update on phase 2 of the National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50252/25

high-speed broadband in underserved rural communities; the means by which his Department is coordinating with the National Broadband Plan to ensure timely delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42647/25

County Cork, whether completed since 2023, under construction or with planning permission, has been factored into National Transport Authority service planning for the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70272/26

Base, and a multi-purpose playing pitch, yet has been excluded from the immediate National Development Plan (NDP) 2026–2027 priority list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67835/26

commenced; whether training places in affiliated colleges risk remaining vacant as a result; the impact on National Ambulance Service workforce planning and staffing levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66590/26

Department has undertaken with the three regional assemblies and relevant local authorities to ensure consistency between national targets and regional and local planning policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64435/26

Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport his plans to publish a new national ports policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52083/26

call and allocation of an ambulance resource is recorded on any HSE or National Ambulance Service risk register or audit plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48857/26

Diabetes Policy and Services Review: A strategy for Better Care Diabetes Strategy within the HSE National Service Plan and Estimates process for 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48478/26

other relevant front-line staff to undertake the HSEL and breastfeeding module; and whether there are plans to expand uptake of this training nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38117/26

annually over the next five years; if he is satisfied that graduate output is aligned with national workforce planning requirements in the pharmacy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36947/26

have been identified as placing additional workload on community pharmacists; if she will outline whether a national medicines shortage response plan is being developed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35177/26

lead for SATUs regarding the establishment of a mid-west SATU; the future engagements that are planned with the national clinical lead regarding same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30034/26

shortfall in staffing in the National Ambulance Service; the steps she is taking to avert impending planned strike action by National Ambulance Service workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28375/26

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

outline which national parks have current management plans in place; the timelines for when all national parks will have their own management plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14048/26

Minister for Education and Youth if she will add additional schools in Carlow/Kilkenny to the National Development Plan priority list in 2026-2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11043/26