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where there is agreement in what they have said. It is correct to say that the contentious part of the legislation before the House is Part 3, which concerns the abolition of juries. I acknowledge that the colleagues who have spoken are generally supportive of the legislation, notwithstanding … considerable sum of money for damage to reputation. Anyone who takes an action in the Circuit Court does not have a right to a jury. A defamation case in this court is heard by a judge, sitting alone, and individuals get justice there. Similarly in the High Court

pass Second Stage? We will be very happy to work with him on developing the broader, evidence-based proposals he speaks about so rightly and which we are in support of. We would have been glad to work with him and Government on how to amend the Bill … thank the Ceann Comhairle, her staff, the ushers, the security staff and all the support staff, catering staff and everyone in the House who makes our lives and work environment better. I wish all our colleagues a good recess and I hope we return refreshed and reinvigorated

Where an order is made pursuant to subsection (11), (12) or (13), in the interests of justice and to protect the right to privacy of any person to whom the applicable record relates, the court shall only grant disclosure of such specific material as is strictly necessary … months of the commencement of this section, conduct a review of its operation and lay a report of that review before both Houses of the Oireachtas

island. To have workers, you need to have jobs. There are many more people in employment. Many of us remember days in this House where the biggest challenge being raised on Leaders' Questions and at every other opportunity was that people could not get a job in Ireland … process he is taking. However, he has also outlined very honestly, as he should, that he is trying to get a balance right to make sure that young people throughout Ireland have access to employment, and that the companies and businesses they are working in can keep their

saying something must be done while steadfastly refusing to do anything that would actually arrest that decline. Now, on this side of the House, the industry advocates for coastal communities are reduced to calling for life support. Even that is delayed, negotiated and made contingent. Irish fishermen have … coast have given generations to this industry. It is skilled, dangerous and honest work that underpins processors, hauliers, chandlers and small local businesses right across the south east. It is now dangerously close to the point of no return; some would argue it is long past that. That

great voluntary endeavour and community and family engagement attached to it, all of which are positives when channelled and supported in the right direction. We do need to work hard at that. I think the Deputy said there are 1,172 grant-aided organisations providing services. Some … next meeting of the disability committee, we will be looking specifically at that shelter issue. I have spoken to the Ministers for housing and disability. It will take a whole-of-government approach to make sure that we can provide adequate sheltered housing and supported housing for adults

used this date to speak for and act for environmental protection around our planet. It is appropriate, therefore, that on Earth Day this House supports the motion I am proposing and delivers a powerful message. The energy crisis is the climate crisis. On behalf of the Green Party … offshore winds and for large-scale solar arrays. The Government also needs to speed up investment and delivery of improvement in our ports. Right now, Belfast is the only port on the island capable of supporting the construction of offshore turbines. This has to change. We need

which it parses agreements between individuals and companies. So, the law is more than just the statutes that are passed by this House or the orders signed by Ministers. The law is a complex nebulous thing that is made up of all kinds of documents from all kinds … there is no change there. However, it is very clear that the CETA agreement does not provide in the relevant articles a right for companies to expect certain profits. Reference was made to changes in relation to, as Deputy Murphy said, a left Government prioritising non-fossil fuels

welcome the opportunity to brief the House on international security and international trade - two issues at the core of Ireland’s foreign relations at a time of great turbulence and change in the world. The Tánaiste has clearly set out the challenging international security situation and international trade … important industry sectors. We have an ambition for the EU to be a global leader in setting standards for cybersecurity and a human rights-based development of digital technologies. We have an exclusive economic zone of close to seven times our land area. Maritime security is another essential

said only half in jest that he has a better attendance rate in this place than some Members do. Everybody in the House, including the Minister, will acknowledge the reason this Bill is before us at all is largely down to the efforts of David and his family … parent and Tusla, in whatever wisdom or logic, decides it does not believe there is a case to be brought to remove guardianship rights from that parent. There is no mechanism for appeal in that regard. That is unfair and it goes against the spirit of everything

each employer to determine, in line with legislation, whether it is possible to agree to a remote working arrangement. Providing a right to request supports and facilitates remote working and supports a productive and more competitive business environment. My Department supports the role remote working can play … well as implementation of the Cork area commuter rail programme and BusConnects programmes across our cities. I assure all Members of the House that, contrary to some recent media publications and commentary, the sectoral investment plan involves a funding ratio of at least 2:1 of new public

following: " ". For the past number of years, at budget time but also on an almost weekly basis, we on this side of the House, certainly those of us in Sinn Féin, have been warning the Government about a real, deep anger out there in relation to the cost … Simon Harris, said this would save €86 for a fill when it is €43. The finance Minister could not even get the figures right. All of this shows me that, again, the Government is out of touch on these issues. I can tell the Minister this

individuals such as Craig Coady and Emily Felix have been referenced here, as have those of many people we have brought into the House. What those people have to go through is dehumanising in a way. They have not had the best luck in the world with … very frustrated listening to people from within the Department of Health appearing on radio and TV justifying delays. As the Minister rightfully said, in the case of givinostat, she was able to knock heads together, reduce timelines and get people around the table. That did cut some

property and agreed with the homeowners the work that needed to be done, and then, through a properly managed framework agreement, the Housing Agency employed the contractors to undertake the work. It is more efficient and cost-effective, and less stressful to the homeowners. Imagine being a pensioner … people of Donegal, Mayo, Clare, Limerick, Sligo and other potentially impacted counties, including Fingal, as we discussed earlier, from exactly the same treatment. Right now, they are not getting equity, fairness or redress. For these reasons, we recommend all three of these amendments to ensure the Minister takes

heightens suicide risk. That is the evidence we heard. I have not heard a single person disagree with the need to protect the right to a fair trial, but we also have a duty to victims and survivors. We must also keep that duty at the heart … first time that I became aware that this was an issue was when Deputy Coppinger brought a Private Members' Bill before this House. It is not too often on a Thursday late evening debate that you are moved by an issue, but I was moved by an issue

Garda. The failure in 1987 to investigate properly Bill Kenneally's crimes, the failure to arrest him and the failure to search his house for evidence that would certainly have seen him prosecuted are a stain on the history of An Garda Síochána. Standard Garda practices and protocols … them to revert to him within nine months. Separate to the findings of the report, and acknowledging that there is nothing that can right the wrongs perpetrated by Bill Kenneally, I have instructed officials in my Department to begin the process to secure compensation for those who have

never being there and talking about stuff that I am sure they do not want to talk about. All of us in this House who have children know the challenge it is to do this work every single day. I thank them for being there and putting … promote a healthy life and healthy food environments for students" into section 9(d). That is a bit technical, but that is all right. At the heart of this Bill, it is about recognising that every single child in this country deserves to have access to nutritious food

held internationally in relation to their stance on Palestine and their defence of Palestinians. I have met many of these representatives in this House and abroad who hold Ireland up as an exemplar. It is never enough for the Opposition but I will focus, in my own brief … representatives acknowledge and recognise the leading role that Ireland played, continues to play and will always play when it comes to defending the rights of and advocating for the people of the occupied territories and of Gaza. At every meeting I attend, and as chair, I meet many

Lucia and Jim, and his for his four sisters, Hannah, Gemma, Aimee and Pia, this very far from your first time in this House, or in the environs of Government Buildings. I had the honour of meeting you when I served as Minister for Justice … Farrell family, that we hope will bring about meaningful changes. The Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, will outline these decisions in detail. They are rightly intended to directly respond to the failings we are acknowledging today. I commend the Minister for bringing forward these measures and for proposing these

away; far from it. Workers and families are still finding it very difficult to make ends meet. People face extortionate bills and prices right across the board and for many, it is never-ending. It is runaway rents, childcare fees that equate to the cost of a second … every single day and every single month. They are doing their best but they need support. I am sure everybody in this House meets people with similar experiences. Their concerns matter. Their lives and their worries matter. The Government cannot keep talking about what it has done

left to face potential lawsuits for seeking to introduce laws to promote public health or to protect the environment, biodiversity or workers' rights. We do not have to look too far to see the detrimental effects of investor courts. The UK currently faces a claim after its high … know the Government will not do this as it would not win such a referendum. The only reasonable course of action for this House now is to reject the Bill and not ratify CETA or any trade deal that would open up the Irish taxpayer to claims from

that runs through this. The Minister who refused to come to our county and meet homeowners with defective blocks was the Minister for housing at the time, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, who is now the Minister for Transport who signed the contract that ended the midday flights from … healthcare passengers. This has to be reversed. I ask the Minister to spell out clearly whether the Government will finally stand on the right side of this and stand with the community campaigning to get this decision overturned

says. I will speak to Ministers about the issue. Deputy Connolly raised a serious and grave issue. He met with representatives from Exchange House Ireland recently to discuss Travellers and the high rate of suicide among them. I met the Traveller Visibility Group in Cork. It was some … first instance for the work they are doing here. There is no doubt that there has been an increase in violent far-right activity and threatening activity. We should allow the investigation to conclude and we have to allow the criminal justice system to take its course

significant number of jobs in pharmaceuticals, life sciences and different sorts of manufacturing connected to the US economy or US business. Right up and down the country, there will be significant concern about people's futures and jobs, about how all these high-level discussions and about … issue of bike sheds and event centres, we spend so much on things such as HAP because we failed to invest in social housing. We talk about the huge success of pharmaceuticals in Cork. The next huge industry for Cork could be floating offshore wind

have their say. This would be by holding a referendum, simply. What is the Minister afraid of? If she is convinced it is right, is she saying the people of Ireland are stupid? No, put it to the people and let them make their minds up and then … requirements for a UN authorisation and maintain strong Dáil oversight over the overseas military deployments. Ireland's neutrality, the authority of this House and the confidence of the Irish people should not be weakened by this legislation. When I look around I do not see the Independents that