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visible on properties that may not yet exhibit symptoms. This is precisely why this motion matters. When an evidence base is still developing, public policy must be designed to accommodate the reality, rather than assume all future outcomes are already known. It also states the purpose of foundation … visible in the housing market. The House should reflect carefully what was presented at the scientific briefing. The research did not present an estimate for all homes in Donegal. Analysis indicated a minimum of 12,000 homes in Donegal alone may ultimately fall within the high-risk category

about is money. All they see when they see these dogs are euro signs and it is a very lucrative business. It is estimated that approximately 100,000 pups are bred each year in Ireland, with buyers paying thousands of euro per pup. Many of these pups … often dumped or indeed just left to die. Ireland is a nation of animal lovers, but I believe that most in the Irish public assume that there are regulations of puppy farms to protect these pups and dogs. It really could not be further from the truth. What

needs in terms of workers for key sectors such as health but also challenges including the housing crisis and the capacity of public services, as well as a humanitarian response to those who are fleeing war and persecution. The international protection system has been in crisis mode … Above all, there has to be transparency and accountability with regard to IPAS contracts. Profiteering has to be stamped out. This year, an estimated €1.2 billion will be spent on IPAS accommodation. Hundreds of millions of euro more will be spent on accommodation for Ukrainians. A small number

enhanced from Arklow to Sallins. The enhanced route offers connectivity to Avoca, Rathdrum, Rathnew, Wicklow, Roundwood and Laragh and improved connections to regional public transport, including a morning connection to Arklow. The PSO allocation, as I mentioned earlier, has risen to €940 million. That … service plan. The service is subject to the same considerations around funding. To be straight, I expect that, as part of the Estimates process, with the additional funding we will receive, routes like the 199 service will operate from early next year

temporary measure. We are rolling that out for several years because energy bills are too high. We are reducing the public service obligation, PSO, on similar bills, and expanding the fuel allowance to more people than ever before. Deputy Doherty talks a lot about working people … fairness, I know the Deputy has costed his proposals in his alternative budget. I am advised by Revenue that it is estimated to cost €1.44 billion in the first year and €1.65 billion on a full year basis. At the moment, it is estimated that

bring this process to a conclusion as soon as possible. Any additional staff needed will be sought as part of the annual Estimates process in the context of overall prioritisation of available funding. Over the next number of years as the population grows, that must grow with … Nesbitt. I am assured by BAM that we will have the hospital at the end of June, which is what it committed to publicly in January. The hospital has advanced very considerably - even since I was there last October. We have agreed early access for CHI. I might

much of the infrastructure, whether it is housing, energy and of course the data centres. I mean, Jesus, by 2030, it is estimated 30% of the electricity in this country will go to the data centres. They are hoovering up the energy we are creating for the benefit … backdoor and its over-reliance or prioritisation of private developers' interests mean it will be them who benefit from it rather than the public interest

guidelines set out the value-for-money guidelines for the evaluation, planning and management of public investment projects. These arrangements apply to all public bodies and all bodies in receipt of Exchequer capital funding of this nature. In relation to the timeline around the development proposal … expression of support for the expansion proposal and to providing Exchequer funding of €5 million towards the project, which was then estimated to cost €12 million. Government support at that time was contingent not only on €2 million in local authority funding and €5 million in private investment

this context, I welcome the publication of the White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030 on 19 March. On foot of this publication, the European Council had a preliminary discussion on the need to enhance Europe’s defence capabilities and readiness within the next five years. This … market. Last week’s meeting also acknowledged the importance of truly integrated capital markets in developing much stronger links between European savings - currently estimated at roughly €11.5 trillion - and necessary investments in productive capabilities. The savings and investment unit is now moving at pace in terms

ownership through the use of planning conditions; and — from May 2021 to November 2024, a combined total of 55,684 residential units were estimated to have received planning permission with conditions restricting the bulk buying or multiple sales to a single purchaser; and — the Housing Agency is currently … housing system, accepting this is an appropriate response to the current housing challenges which Ireland is now facing.". It is a matter of public record that I am a landlord. I just wanted to put that on the record of the Dáil. I assure all Deputies that

national designated maritime area plan, DMAP, for ORE. The proposal outlines the Government’s commitment to extensive and inclusive consultation with the public and stakeholders throughout the process. In recognition of the importance of coastal communities in the national DMAP process, a dedicated community liaison service has been … funding decisions. Given the anticipated high level of offshore generation, the amounts involved will be substantial and transformative for communities. It is estimated that these will comprise approximately €25 million per annum from the 3.1 GW of capacity contracted under phase 1 of ORESS

increases, obviously checked against whatever milestones are agreed between the relevant Departments. The Minister stated in response to a question at the Revised Estimates committee meeting two weeks ago that there had been no delays in the delivery of projects funded in part by the HFA. Only … turnkey and Part V developments, but there still seems to be some problem with the capital assistance scheme, CAS. Whatever the Minister’s public position on these matters, we need to ensure, particularly for smaller AHBs, AHBs with smaller stock and AHBs delivering special-needs housing for people

Government. Overall, early learning and childcare capacity is increasing. Data from the annual early years sector profile in 2024 shows the estimated number of enrolments has increased by 19% in the previous two years. However, it appears that demand for early learning and childcare remains higher than available … children in the corresponding age cohorts at local level. An extensive data analysis and cleaning exercise is currently being undertaken to map available publicly subsidised supply. This involves combining data from multiple administrative sources, including child population data, using GIS mapping tools. The analysis of the forward planning

Kilkenny to inform delivery of future tranche II schemes nationally. The Midleton flood relief scheme, to protect up to 750 properties, is currently estimated to be submitted to An Coimisiún Pleanála in early 2026 and for substantial completion in 2031. A planning application for advance works … October 2023. Cork County Council progressed interim flood mitigation measures for Rathcormac, Castlemartyr and Killeagh and is liaising with the Office of Public Works on interim measures for Mogeely. In October 2024, the OPW approved €5.8 million in funding for Cork County Council to make individual property protection

risk and identified solutions that can protect over 95% at risk. As the Minister of State with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works and flood relief at the time, I was pleased to publish the 29 flood risk management plans to address flood risk in Ireland … under way. To date, the OPW has invested €570 million in 55 flood relief schemes, protecting 13,500 properties with an estimated economic benefit to the State in damages or losses avoided of €2 billion. The OPW's major flood relief schemes are typically designed and built

been alluded to throughout the debate, is with the actual scheme itself. We know that more than 2,400 social homes are estimated to have been affected by defective concrete blocks. This is an important step, but the issue I have is with the scheme itself, because … local authority to rebuild or repair a social home on top of a potentially defective, cracked foundation and transferring all that risk onto public infrastructure makes absolutely no sense. In the long term, that represents poor value and something that could potentially come back to haunt the State

helps sustain 46,000 businesses and generates significant economic activity in every county. Few sectors have such a broad regional footprint with an estimated seven out of every ten jobs located outside of Dublin. Tourism supports employment and enterprise in our cities and towns along the Wild Atlantic … Ireland’s tourism sector is no accident. It is underpinned by strong policy direction, strategic investment and a co-ordinated approach across the public and private sectors. Our role is to create the conditions for tourism to succeed by supporting competitiveness, enabling investment and working with industry, communities

concrete blocks. That is reflected in the increased allocation in recent years. Over 2025 funding increased by over 50% and following the Revised Estimates process, the budget for homes damaged by the use of defective concrete blocks increased by a further €60 million, bringing the revised allocation … counsel and with experts from the legal and engineering professions appointed by the Minister under a clear and transparent process managed by the Public Appointments Service. The appeals system is an independent statutory function under the 2022 legislation and it has now begun to issue the terminations

there is early engagement when a €4.3 million Fórsa project was abandoned, an unaffordable affordable childcare ICT system exceeded its original estimate of €3.5 million by nearly 50%, and now, €30 million spent by Irish Rail has effectively been written off. These are just examples of the tens … Department allowed it to flounder and did not give the help it was seeking. We found this out at the Committee of Public Accounts. There is a multimillion euro public expenditure crisis due to the lack of competence. More needs to be done. I ask the Minister

need for competitiveness. I apologise; copies of my script are on the way. We thought they had already been sent down. The latest estimate from IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland indicates that just over 20,000 people are directly employed in the funds sector. Furthermore, in terms … Ireland. Anticipated for launch later this year, the new strategy will be informed by a wide range of national and international stakeholder engagement, public consultation and research. The funds sector will be a key aspect of this new strategy. The Department of Finance undertook a review

privately or if their insurance covers it, people may be able to get access to innovative oncology medicines months or even years before public patients. People who cannot pay have to wait. For people with cancer, waiting is not neutral - it is absolutely lethal. This is not what … come when we must commit to creating an early access pilot programme for innovative oncology medicines, with a budget line in the 2026 Estimates, clear eligibility criteria, a parallel HTA process and real-world data collection to improve value for money. It is not a blank cheque

jobs in these data centres. That is the reality. If you look at the usage of electricity, almost a quarter of our electricity publicly available on the grid is now going to supply data centres. That is due to rise to over 30% in the coming four … double what the data centres are paying. They are paying a grid improvement levy as well. A recent Friends of the Earth report estimates that households forked out an additional €263 from 2021 to 2023 to pay for the additional costs of the load being

Planning and Development Act 2024, allows a member of the public to make a submission on a planning application as part of the public participation process, and the Act of 2024 will introduce a new procedure to deal with spurious planning submissions and appeals, and a submission … prevent the bulk buying of houses and duplexes by a single buyer, and to increase home ownership; — overall, since May, 2021, a total estimate of over 50,000 houses and duplex units received planning permission, with conditions restricting the bulk purchasing or multiple sales to a single purchaser

water infrastructure, from €300 million in 2014 to €1.4 billion as part of budget 2026. This investment will deliver significant improvements in our public water and wastewater services, support improved water supplies right across Ireland, including rural Ireland, and support a range of programmes delivering improved water quality … upgrade of Ballyhaunis Wastewater Treatment Plant will provide capacity increase from 4,000 population equivalent, PE, to 6,600 PE. The total estimated cost of that project is €15 miIlion and Uisce Éireann plans to commence its construction next year. Two of the largest drinking water infrastructure projects

feature of the energy affordability action plan. The task force will soon commence a consultation to ensure the action plan is informed by public input, as well as further stakeholder engagement. The plan itself will be published next year. The work of the task force reflects a firm … income on their energy needs, excluding energy for transport, are counted in the current measurement of energy poverty. Using this metric, it is estimated that, in 2022, the share of households that could risk energy poverty had risen to 29.4%. However, this measure does not account