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green economy are both pathways we have to pursue. There is no question about that. I would take issue with Deputy Coppinger’s statement that we have to stop "worshipping" AI and "worshipping" data centres. Nobody worships anything, but we do have a realistic assessment that … have a challenge between now and 2030 or 2031, that period by when, I hope, our offshore wind farms will have gone through planning and all the rest of it and we can have had minimal objections and got the wind farms built. That will power our energy

herd incidence was over 6%. As of 23 November 2025, on a 12-month basis, herd incidence has fallen below 6% nationally and is 5.9% in Kerry, which, of course, is still too much. One of the key priorities of the Minister, Deputy Heydon, has been to address … programme. On 9 September, the Minister launched the bovine TB action plan, addressing bovine TB in Ireland. There are five measures and 30 actions underpinned by scientific research, evidence and veterinary expertise in this action plan. These are to support herds free of bovine TB to remain free

welcome these statements and thank the Minister of State for his work to date. Irish citizenship is one of the most important things this State can confer. It is a legal status, a bond with the country and a commitment to its future. I welcome the general scheme … Irish nationality and citizenship (amendment) Bill. Eight years' residence instead of five, language and civics tests and, importantly, a requirement to be self-sufficient are not unusual. Austria, Italy, Spain and Slovenia require ten years, and most member states test language and civic knowledge. That matters because

welcome the statements. I empathise with the many individuals, men, women, children, families and business owners who have been left absolutely devastated once again by the horrific impact of flooding. My constituency of Carlow-Kilkenny was hit badly again. I thank the local authorities in the area … funding can be made available to local authorities increase. The roads funding announcement was fantastic news during the week with over €1.5 billion nationally. We did well in my constituency with over €40 million, but we need this additional funding to sort out the serious damage that

pleased to contribute to the statements on men's health. As a GP, I have seen the reality of men's health in practice. We have come a long way in recent years since the publication of the national men's health policy in 2009 but Movember … disease management programmes for secondary prevention are an exemplar in general practice internationally and have been shown to help. The forthcoming national men's action plan 2024 to 2028 offers an opportunity to build and expand programmes like Engage and Men in Mind, targeting high-risk groups

road deaths rose by 32%. I was on local radio this morning and briefly mentioned that I was going to be making a statement on road safety. I did not go into what I was going to say but mentioned that there would be a discussion … km/h when the limits for regional roads have not changed yet. I have also been questioning our local authority about the future plans for roads that have not yet seen their speed limits changed. Many of the answers that are coming back are that the local authority

essential role of the SNA in supporting the holistic needs of the child; — urgently prioritise and publish a comprehensive SNA Workforce Development Plan, developed in genuine partnership with SNAs and their unions, that formally recognises and values the full, professional scope of their role, including their contribution … books. The National Council for Special Education is still operating as an unaccountable gatekeeper. There is absolutely no guarantee whatsoever that this crisis will not repeat itself in 12 months' time. The anxiety and distress caused by this fiasco cannot be erased by a Government statement. Families across

here today and I thank her for her kind wishes. I am pleased to join the Taoiseach and Cabinet colleagues for these statements on budget 2027. The Government sees this budget as the next step in the trajectory of delivering on our programme for Government … consider their implications, analyse their effects and react. We need to think of both the short-term and long-term consequences and then plan accordingly. That is exactly what this budget represents. We are in a position to deliver a budget that strikes that balance because

enter or exit the State by ferry in order to avoid monitoring through the collection of this data? Are there any plans at a national level for the collection of passenger name record data of those travelling in and out of the country by ferry? The discussion … help get a clearer position of who of those subject to deportation orders have actually left the island of Ireland, particularly given the statement from the Minister in reply to my question that it is "not possible" to know the number of people who have left subject

relation to the noise aspect of this planning application is expected after that period ends. This decision will be incorporated in the planning decision by Fingal County Council, which is expected shortly thereafter. It is, however, likely that any planning decision by Fingal County Council may then … judicial review, JR, of that planning decision and if that planning application is refused, then the order will also remain in effect. This will ensure consistency and certainty for all stakeholders while DAA's planning application proceeds to a final planning decision. I believe this also addresses

think of all of those who are working in mental health services in Wexford today. They would be disappointed by the Deputy's statement that Wexford has been completely left behind in relation to mental health services. I will approach this issue in three different ways. First … building, but the service is not antiquated. St. Senan's closed in 2013 before the Deputy and I became involved politics at national level. When St. Senan's was closed a decision was taken that all referrals would be made to University Hospital Waterford. There are 42 beds

sovereignty and territorial integrity of states is a fundamental principle of the United Nations Charter. We continue to advocate for the resolution of international disputes through dialogue. The EU and US joint statement that was issued in August last year provided a degree of much-needed certainty … proposal would appear to be wider than the Gaza peace plan. We attach the highest importance to the primacy of the UN Charter and the central role of the United Nations as the universal body charged with the maintenance of international peace and security, in accordance with international

reality that we must confront with action and compassion. It really is a conversation that matters. The men's health action plan targets specific issues like men's mental health and suicide prevention, men's chronic disease preventing and improving the health service uptake among men. It also … implementation of men's health, there is also a significant focus on men's health within the national cancer control programme, the national screening service, and the National Office for Suicide Prevention. Male pelvic cancer survivorship and rehabilitation programmes are a key part of cancer survivorship pathways

implemented it. We will probably talk about it more. However, despite the commitments given by the Government, there is a clear statement that it is now diluting that Bill. Many of us frankly have doubts that it has any intention of passing it at all despite the promise … against the Palestinian people. That is what it is. Such a regime in our view has no place in the community of civilised nations and in the international community and should be isolated economically and in every other way as happened with apartheid South Africa. Because

asking the Government to confront a crisis of care, a silent systemic failure unfolding daily in our homes and communities across this nation. Let us begin by stating what we already know. Ireland's care infrastructure, from the unpaid family carer to the overworked home support staff … underfunded nursing home, is at breaking point. Yet, somehow and in some way, it still functions. This is not because of efficient planning on the HSE's side or adequate funding, but because of the devotion, sacrifice and sheer moral strength of carers across this entire country

importance of early learning and childcare for children and their families as well as for society and the wider economy. In her opening statement the Minister, Deputy Foley, described the constituent parts of Together for Better - the Government's funding model for early learning and childcare, which … with previous years; a fee freeze in place in the majority of services; a 36% increase in the number of services offering the national childcare scheme; a 32% increase in the number of children supported to access that scheme to sponsorship arrangements and a 230% increase

recognise that this is an issue that is of particular interest to the Minister of State. I thank him for facilitating these statements, which are very welcome. I also recognise that there has been a significant increase in funding for the OPW's flood defence programme in recent … were told last year that planning permission for the scheme may not be applied for until 2027. Will the Minister of State provide an update on the Coirib go Cósta scheme? Specifically, will he indicate whether he is still planning towards 2027 in respect of this scheme

does not quite do it justice. Statements on international conflict would probably be closer to the mark. What or who has motivated these statements today? We know the answer. It is the change in the world that has been brought predominantly and almost exclusively by Donald Trump … questions that smaller nations, whatever about middle nations, are going to have to grapple with. Europe's historic partnership with the US was always built on shared values of democracy and human rights and respect for international law in the system of the United Nations. Those values

achieve in this regard. It is absolutely needed and I know he wholeheartedly knows and believes that as well. In his statement he spoke about how this needs to deal with nature and how our biodiversity crisis needs to be a grassroots exercise involving communities. I absolutely agree … They have not been in Ireland or bred in Ireland for hundreds of years. I would have major concerns about any potential plans for a solar farm there. I have asked for more details from Bord na Móna on it, but I will certainly be keeping

those with a disability relies on what the Government will publish in its new plan for housing tomorrow. It is not a dramatic statement to say that young people are leaving our shores, workers with good jobs and decent incomes have zero hope of being able … pace, with just 281 directly-built homes to the end of last year. My question to the Taoiseach regarding the Government's housing plan is: will it reverse course and prioritise direct building on the lands the State owns? Will the Taoiseach ensure that, for the over

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

Under the plan, the Department of Health will provide increased health support to households experiencing homelessness through the implementation of the HSE national strategic plan to improve the health of people experiencing homelessness. Under the youth homeless strategy in place for the past three years, we introduced … parties spent the past hour and a half being outraged about homelessness but they are not here in the Chamber for my closing statement

Government plans to remove the current Triple Lock mechanism and raise the number of troops that can be deployed without Dáil oversight to 50; acknowledges: — that the Triple Lock mechanism requires (i) Government approval, (ii) Dáil approval, and (iii) a United Nations (UN) mandate through the General Assembly … Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 1960 and the solemn national declarations attached to the Nice and Lisbon Treaties; — abide by the principal of multilateralism and not allow the State to become part of any regional military alliance; — hold a national plebiscite, to take place before any legislation to amend

preparing for submission a planning application for the permanent solution to flooding at the lough. When the schemes in the flood risk management plans are completed, 95% of those properties assessed in the CFRAM study will be protected from flooding. The residual risk is being addressed by other … mitigation works and coastal protection scheme, individual property protection, the voluntary homeowners relocation scheme and enhanced preparedness, including through the development of a national flood forecasting and warning system and the promotion of individual and community resilience. As well as managing significant flood events, the OPW supports local

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

Gogarty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of discussions and plans to create a Liffey Valley regional or national park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39629/25

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there is a detailed plan on how the National Training Fund will be expanded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37309/25

full the three recommendations made in the report for member states of the United Nations; if so, the plans he has to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37696/25

Cearúil asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to implement the National Women in Agriculture Action Plan to support gender equality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36525/25

Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to detail his engagement to date under the National Development Plan in relation to capital works at SETU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35968/25

Minister for Transport to consider the inclusion of the Thurles bypass in the revised National Development Plan, which is currently under review (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34034/25

Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans for delivering a new national cybersecurity strategy in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23227/25

Transport if he will provide and update, in advance of the publication of the National Development Plan, on the North Ring Road in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22823/25

Trade and Employment the steps that will be undertaken in the upcoming review of the National Development Plan to consider the case for semiconductor subsidies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23114/25

Trade and Employment the steps that will be undertaken in the upcoming review of the National Development Plan to consider the case for semiconductor subsidies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22831/25

Galway City Council and Galway County Council to progress district heating schemes in line with national climate targets; if so, the upcoming or planned initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19642/25

Minister for Health the cost to date of work relating to the construction of the planned National Maternity Hospital; to indicate a timetable for opening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46798/24

SEAI warmer homes scheme are under consideration as part of Budget 2027, the National Retrofit Plan or any wider review of energy poverty supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62734/26

Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the number of specialist menopause clinics operating nationally; the locations of these clinics; her plans to expand access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55850/26

Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his plans to deliver the National Children’s Science Centre, Earlsfort Terrace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39912/26

last comprehensive expenditure report on the National Training Fund was published; when his Department plans to publish the next report evaluating National Training Fund expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29355/26

consider amending the planning legislation to remove the requirement for TII to have input into planning applications within the boundaries of settlements along national secondary routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25326/26

Health Services, by discipline and by health region, as provided for under the most recent National Service Plan; the number of filled posts in each category; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26630/26

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

projects in the National Development Plan; the schools’ current position within future phases of the National Development Plan; when those schools can expect significant capital investment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14167/26

additional net new acute hospital beds, which is a significant drop on the HSE National Service Plan 2025 commitment for an additional 297 acute beds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4913/26

establishment of a second bridge in Celbridge, County Kildare, as part of the National Development Plan Review 2025, given the congestion in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73061/25

Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the additional defence funding allocated under the revised National Development Plan that will be provided for Collins Barracks, Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71838/25

Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to address reports that the national apprenticeship office is understaffed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69802/25

water infrastructure projects, as raised during an exchange at the Joint Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery on Wednesday, 24 September 2025 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66254/25