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have statements on migration this afternoon. With the permission of the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach, the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, will jointly open this debate with me. It is particularly welcome that we are discussing in this House the issue of migration. It is an extremely important national … whole. For that reason, it is important to emphasise that the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, and myself are currently working on a national migration and integration strategy. It will set out how this Government intends to meet the opportunities and demands facing our society and economy over

Government reaffirms its commitment to this policy and reiterates that it has no plans to either join a military alliance, or enter into a mutual defence arrangement; and - the Government does not believe a national plebiscite on the matter is either necessary or appropriate; recognises: - Ireland's long … Operations that align with the United Nations (UN) Charter and International Law, due to a veto by permanent member(s) of the UN Security Council; and - this legislation will remove the power of UN Security Council permanent members to veto our national sovereign decisions regarding our participation

Government for a long time now. The Minister unfortunately made these remarks without offering any alternative to reform the process. This followed a statement earlier this year from the HSE that it had not a hope of complying with the assessment of need law. Most recent figures show … Over 90% of the children in Kildare and West Wicklow are overdue an assessment by three months or more, far greater than the national waiting list of 85% waiting three months or more. Even if a child gets the assessment of need completed, it basically is not worth

appreciate the opportunity to address the House on what is an important matter. I thank the Deputies for seeking the opportunity for statements on fishing opportunities in 2026. I welcome the timely opportunity to discuss the concerns affecting the fisheries and seafood sector. I welcome the contributions … result, while the overall scale of opportunity remains substantial, the distribution of quota across key stocks presents ongoing challenges for fleet planning, processing throughput and coastal communities that are highly dependent on specific fisheries. It is important that we do not focus our ire on the scientific advice

Section 7 obliges a tenant to allow viewings of a dwelling where the landlord intends to sell. Section 8 provides for a new national rent control in respect of new tenancies, that is, first-time tenancies between parties, created on or after 1 March 2026. Provision is made … served, the landlord is not a company and that the landlord is under not more than three tenancies of dwellings. A declaration and statement will also be required to be made by a smaller landlord that the notice period in the related notice of termination served during

thankfully, and returned to their families. Aid was finally beginning to flow. There was an interesting and detailed plan in terms of the reconstruction of Gaza by Arab nations on which we wanted to engage. That fragile hope has been extinguished by the horrific actions of Israel … threats and to prepare to meet the challenges of the future. This includes the establishment of a national security council, a new national security strategy, a counter-disinformation strategy, a national maritime security strategy and measures to ensure the security and integrity of our elections. We have

position of Government is clear - the current military operations by the United States and Israel have no mandate or authorisation from the United Nations nor has any attempt been made to seek such an authorisation. Ireland’s position on the use of force outside such a context … Ukraine. Our position on Iran’s nuclear programme is clear - Iran cannot develop a nuclear weapon. We had strongly supported the joint comprehensive plan of action - Iran nuclear agreement. When it ceased to function, we urged Iran to engage meaningfully in negotiations to address the legitimate concerns

conscious that a number of Members want to contribute, and I will facilitate that. I thank the Deputies for seeking the opportunity for statements on fishing. It is timely considering the recent developments in the discussions and negotiations for fishing opportunities for 2026 but also as a chance … Tánaiste, by people from the sector, to explore options within the constraints of both the EU and national Exchequer funding and the relevant EU and national legislation, in particular taking account of the constraints imposed under EU state aid rules. I am acutely aware, too, that processors require

Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the plans to implement the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47575/25

Transport in the context of additional funding for MetroLink being provided in the new National Development Plan, the updated estimated date for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44435/25

route; the plans for further investment in rail services in the National Development Plan to meet demand on existing and re-opened lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44511/25

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the restoration plan for 60 hectares of blanket bog in the Wicklow Mountains National Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46044/25

Minister for Defence how the proposed increase in defence capital expenditure under the revised National Development Plan will increase defence and security capability in the Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43244/25

cross-Border projects that have been identified by his Department as part of the National Development Plan review 2025; the timeline for the completion of said projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42879/25

property (details supplied); the reasons for the ongoing delays in the rollout of the National Broadband Plan at this location which was originally scheduled for October 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37989/25

increase the number of posts from 6 to 12, as stipulated in the national neurorehabilitation strategy and in the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35729/25

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the 2024 interim review of the National Housing Strategy for Disabled People 2022-2027 Implementation Plan will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32597/25

made available, and when, to ensure that major infrastructure projects are delivered under the National Development Plan, the review of which is to be completed in July; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28259/25

asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a public consultation is planned in 2025 on the preparation of a new National Cyber Security Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27837/25

contracts awarded to bus operators; to what extent he has engaged with the National Transport Authority on this; if there are there any plans for review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23669/25

Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his Department is considering the development of a national data library such as that proposed in the UK AI Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18340/25

Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the funding committed to date under PEACEPLUS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16067/25

Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health when she plans to publish a new national cardiovascular health policy, which expired in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13254/25

Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8519/25

steps he will take to ensure that planned expenditure on projects in the national development plan are properly costed and have realistic start and completion dates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5044/25

Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he plans to review public procurement procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4925/25

County Council in making a formal request to An Bord Pleanála to modify the planning consent conditions in order to remove the requirement for the National Parks and Wildlife Service agreement of method statements for the improvement works on the N59 in County Galway from Bunnakill to Claremount

Minister for Defence the timeline envisaged for the development and publication of a National Veterans Policy; the stages of consultation planned with veterans' organisations and other stakeholders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56459/26

allocated, for public infrastructure projects in Cork north west under the National Development Plan during 2026 and 2027; if he will outline the projects included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52155/26

discussion at the EU General Affairs Council on 16 June 2026 of national and regional partnership plans under the multiannual financial framework (MFF) 2028 to 2034.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50049/26

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the position regarding his Department’s plans to progress the development of the national piping centre on Henrietta Street, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49239/26

Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health when a National Hearing Care Plan will be published; the expected aims and objectives of the plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42933/26

legitimate dual residential and home office usage; whether any flexibility exists within the National Broadband Plan framework to accommodate such cases without requiring structural changes to properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27876/26