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mark Pride. It has been said here a few times already but Pride is not just a celebration; it is a restatement or statement of values. It reminds us that equality is something we must continue to advance, protect and, indeed, demand. Ireland's journey over the past … national LGBTQI+ inclusion strategy provides a whole-of-government framework to advance equality. Its vision is clear: a society where LGBTQI+ people can live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives, and participate fully in every aspect of Irish life. The accompanying 2025 to 2026 action plan sets out concrete

October 2026. The resolution received 11 votes in favour and three Council members abstained. Ireland is not currently a member of the United Nations Security Council, although we have been in the past. As set out in the text of the resolution, the UN Security Council "expresses … Council of Resolution 2797, which the Deputy referenced, the personal envoy outlined that the Resolution provides a framework for negotiations. To quote the statement of the personal envoy, the resolution "does not prescribe an outcome ... which will, as always, in order to be sustainable, be the result

issue to guide the HSE’s three-year corporate plans; a new system of performance delivery plans, replacing the old service plans and informed by annual statements of priorities from each Minister; and, most importantly, a new statutory requirement for the CEO to bring forward corrective action proposals … National Rehabilitation Hospital in our own constituency, an objective to which we are both very committed. Hopefully, we will see the capital funding arise for that in the upcoming budget. St. Michael’s Hospital, Loughlinstown hospital and St. Vincent’s University Hospital also all have ambitious plans

water resources. However, freshwater for human use is a relatively scarce and limited resource that needs protection. The Government's water services policy statement sets out the high-level policy framework relating to the provision of water services generally out to 2030. It defines the Government's three … rural communities. The third objective is addressed through the water sector adaptation plan, which was launched by my Department last November, and the water action plan, which was launched in November 2024. The adaptation plan outlines strategies to build a resilient water system against climate change impacts, focusing

here not only to registration costs or course fees but also to living costs in a country where everything is becoming more expensive. National school and secondary school are supposed to be free to all children. However, parents are paying significant amounts for school materials, uniforms and trips … Cork, are diverse. Students need to live within a reasonable distance of their third level institutions. It is a failure of housing planning if students are competing in the rental market with couples, families and single people who work in our cities and towns. This is the reality

Government, Our Shared Future, sets out a series of ambitious commitments across social, economic and environmental policy. The Department of the Taoiseach's Statement of Strategy 2025-2028 puts the implementation of the programme for Government central to the mission of the Department and the Cabinet committee structure … infrastructure, the Government has provided a total public capital investment of €275.4 billion over the period to 2035 under the new national development plan, NDP. The accelerating infrastructure task force and a new infrastructure division are driving wide-ranging reforms that will remove barriers to the delivery

that I was when getting pocket money. However, that is a different story. In the junior cycle, financial literacy is explicitly highlighted in statement of learning 14 of the framework for junior cycle, which focuses on students making informed financial decisions and developing strong consumer skills. The eight … strong emphasis on key student competencies, including those linked to financial literacy. A transition year micro-module on financial literacy, developed by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, NCCA, supports students in exploring their financial habits and understanding the importance of being financially informed. Within leaving certificate

health service and society. I was also pleased as Chief Whip to fulfil the request by Deputy Devine, who wanted these statements held. I was pleased to be able to put this onto the agenda because it is important that we acknowledge the fabulous work nurses … workforce. Our commitment to this is reflected in our approach to workforce planning. All recent graduates, as I said, of psychiatric nursing programmes have been offered posts within our health service. This is a clear statement of the value placed on mental health nursing and the recognition

fair, impactful and progressive. That is what we want to achieve. In the next number of weeks, we will see the summer economic statement, which will outline the spending parameters open to us for budget 2027. I assure all Deputies that all data will be looked … Government approved the landmark €3.5 billion investment in Ireland's electricity grid infrastructure across 2026 to 2030 as part of the national development plan. This represents the largest single investment in the country's electricity network in its history. A sum of €1.5 billion was allocated

adjacent areas today got a huge slap in the face. In very arrogant, dismissive behaviour by the Government, it issued a press statement and then the Minister, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, and the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy went out onto the plinth and said the State … start of the development plan in 2016, when the owners were looking at getting the land rezoned for large-scale residential, the residents spoke very eloquently and in large numbers about the need to protect the site. Going back to 2015, around its National Asset Management Agency period

grateful for the opportunity, as Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, to make this statement to the Dáil following one of the most dangerous and destructive wind storms experienced in living memory. First, I acknowledge the extreme hardship experienced by many people across the country … responsible for the co-ordination of the whole-of-government response related to weather emergencies. The crisis management team of the national directorate for fire and emergency management, NDFEM, had identified the potential severe weather in advance of the naming of Storm Éowyn and began liaising with

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

make statements in the House on the programme for Government, I am acutely aware of the people throughout the State who have been failed since the Government took office. We know this has not happened today or yesterday. It has been happening for years … constructively to deliver it. As the Government is aware, however, far too many people throughout the State remain without broadband. Indeed, the national broadband plan confirms that large parts of rural Ireland still do not have access to high-speed Internet. This is a prerequisite for businesses

welcome the opportunity for statements on this topic though I pushed for this to be questions and answers rather than statements given the sprawling nature of the issues that surround CHI. I want to cover three key points: the human impact on these families, the constant crisis, which … incredibly wealthy country with billions of euro going into our health service. We have a national focus and public backing for issues to be addressed. We have a plan to fix the problems in our health system and to introduce an efficient, public and robust healthcare system

wish the Ministers of State, Deputies Naughton and Moynihan, well in their new roles. The opportunity to make this statement is timely. I am moved to refer to the heart-breaking interview on the "Oliver Callan" show last Friday of Radie Peat and Dan Lambert about their daughter … ageing parents who have dedicated their lives to caring for their children with special needs, yet they are unable to plan for their children's future. Minimal planning is available. I recall a mother who cared for her son with severe intellectual disability for 48 years

welcome today's statements. Households and businesses have been through a brutal energy shock. Russia's invasion of Ukraine weaponised gas, drove up wholesale prices and exposed how dependent Europe had become on imported fossil fuels. Prices have come down from the 2022 peak but nobody at home … significant resources behind long-term solutions, such as record funding for retrofitting, a major expansion of the warmer homes scheme and billions in planned investment in the grid and offshore renewables. We have to be honest about the structural problems. For far too long, we relied on cheap

thank the Minister for her opening statement. I know how hard she has been working on this for the last few months. My heart goes out to the families. The Minister and I are thinking of them, the children who are on waiting lists waiting for surgery … Harvey and she is working to improve access to services. This is under way, including a ring-fenced theatre, extra outpatient clinics, and national and international outsourcing to maximise capacity. Every effort is being made to reduce waiting times but we know that there are still challenges

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

National Safety Camera Strategy, and on road safety matters more generally. My colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Collins, will deliver the closing statement. As many Deputies will be aware, the last five years have seen an increase in road-related fatalities and serious injuries. Last year … tragically, 188 people lost their lives on roads, the highest total in a decade. While we have made great strides since our first national road safety strategy began in 1998, that progress is now in the past and we must do more to restore the downward trend

welcome the opportunity to speak on these statements on migration and citizenship. Sinn Féin’s position is clear. We want a strong, fair and efficient migration system that supports the ambition and interests of the people of this State, while reflecting the inherent decency of the Irish people … upholding our obligations to those fleeing war and persecution. Managing migration requires concerted action and long-term planning. For a start, migration should be managed on an all-island basis. That makes absolute sense. With work permits and student visas, we should take into account our capacity

marine planning system in Ireland. Ireland's national marine planning framework, NMPF, was subsequently adopted in May 2021. The NMPF brings together all marine-based human activities for the first time, outlining the Government's vision, objectives and marine planning policy for each marine activity. All public bodies … that. Our officials are working on that. The enactment of the MAP Act in 2021 subsequently provided a statutory framework for marine planning policy statements, and following a consultation on a draft statutory MPPS in 2025, that policy statement is currently being finalised and is expected

something I could not fully understand at the time makes sense, namely, why the Government shamefully put its name to a statement led by Denmark before Christmas requesting the application of the European Convention on Human Rights to migrants be reviewed. In other words, these human rights … here. It is no coincidence that this appalling Bill goes hand in hand with plans to create additional covert surveillance and interception powers for An Garda Síochána, all in the name of national security, a term the Minister's Department refuses to define, presumably

report, which I will lay before the Houses of the Oireachtas shortly. A healthy and safe workforce is a key element of our national competitiveness and productivity. Supporting the work of the Health and Safety Authority, HSA, to ensure safety in the workplace is a key enabler … action plan for collective bargaining. The EU directive on adequate minimum wages requires member states where the collective bargaining rate is less than a threshold of 80%, as is the case in a majority of EU states including Ireland, to establish an action plan to promote collective bargaining

decision. There are issues that should have been teased out through pre-legislative scrutiny. There was no regulatory impact statement and the legislation is being rushed through. As said by Deputy Ward, we are now amending an Act that was discussed for hours and hours. I feel … that the Government is leading with, namely that objectors are the cause of the problem. I say again on the record that any planning system should be robust enough to deal effectively and quickly with concerned residents’ or citizens’ submissions. I do not believe these submissions are objections

days at a time. That is what we are dealing with when dealing with Uisce Éireann. The Minister mentioned the national representative line, which, as he has mentioned here, has received over 100,000 complaints. When you pick it up and state you are a TD, local councillor … give an example of something I have come across: a statement of design acceptance, SoDA, report. Recently, I was contacted by a developer who was ready to break ground. He was told before he applied for planning permission for 90 houses in the Ballyvolane area that he needed

ensure early years facilities are delivered alongside or in advance of new housing developments; whether national planning or funding guidance supports this approach; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6372/26

Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Defence her plans to publish the National Defence Procurement Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2399/26

grant by the local authorities to replace gas boilers that are no longer functioning, pending the National Retrofit Plan being rolled out more extensively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74559/25

integration will be improved, including investment in housing, education, healthcare, and community infrastructure; if the Government plans to introduce a national integration infrastructure strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60104/25

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

Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if funding is available in the revised National Development Plan for a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45691/25

inclusion of a light rail system for Galway in the upcoming review of the National Development Plan; when the plan will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39984/25

Galway and Roscommon; her further views in light of the commitments set out in the HSE National Service Plan 2025 (pages 24 and 77); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29433/25

targets and milestones for the management of all types of household waste laid down in the National Waste Management Plan for the Circular Economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28834/25

Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the national planning framework revision figures will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20624/25

Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if his Department plans to introduce a new shared mobility voucher schemes as proposed in the National Policy Statement on Shared Mobility; or if alternative supports are being considered to incentivise the use of shared mobility services. [57840/26

publish data on abortions performed by GPs; to collect and publish the full range of data planned for the national dataset on abortions in hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55691/26

Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the specific actions and targets contained within the HSE National Service Plan 2026 in relation to endometriosis services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47453/26

decision is expected regarding progression to Stage 2B; if funding will be provided under the National Development Plan to allow the project to proceed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44808/26

break in service under Core Funding rules has resulted in delayed openings of childcare services nationally; if a review of this requirement is planned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43889/26

projects will enhance participation and supports for people with sensory, cognitive, physical and intellectual disabilities; her plans to further strengthen the national assistive technology ecosystem; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29256/26

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

Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when the ethnic identifier under the national Traveller health action plan will be in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13248/26

participation and supports for people with sensory, cognitive, physical and intellectual disabilities; and the Minister’s plans to further strengthen the national assistive technology ecosystem; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12039/26

assessment framework is applied across major energy, transport and electricity grid infrastructure projects funded under the National Development Plan; whether this framework has been reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9574/26

Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if there are plans to introduce a national asylum seeker integration strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6186/26

proposed N25 Midleton to Youghal (Castlemartyr and Killeagh Bypasses) project outlined in the recent National Development Plan Review 2025 Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2798/26

Minister for Defence if she will report on capital funding to Defence Forces Projects in the National Development Plan for the period 2026 to 2030; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72395/25