MARA, Dublin Port and Dublin City Council and arrange an initial meeting to identify a lead agency and a suitable pathway for this project
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purse strings, it raises serious questions for RTÉ's editorial independence and I have seen no evidence to suggest that the reform programme is not being implemented. If anything, I have major concerns about the level of outsourcing that is now taking place. Put simply, we have
increase in the national minimum wage, which is growing significantly ahead of inflation. Wage growth in our economy for next year is projected to be at 4.1%, which means that lower paid workers are getting increases that are ahead of inflation. This has been the case over
Irish market were quoted last night. Home heating oil went up by €100 for a fill. This morning, it is projected to go up by another €50. What has the Government's response been on this? A pathetic €43 of a reduction. That is an insult to people
task force has set out 30 clear objectives that we have made significant process on. That will be demonstrated by a number of projects that have already been allocated for the fast-track infrastructure delivery. I will raise the Deputy's concern in relation to Navan with
thank the Deputy for his question and concern in relation to a number of school projects in his constituency. In the context of budget 2027, there is €1.6 billion to prioritise and bring schools onto the next stage, which has to be critical to deliver our educational service
connection with the particular school she mentions. I note there were about 300 schools that had not joined the hot school meals programme and that these schools have been contacted by the Department of Social Protection. As we frame the changes that we will be making
provided for the delivery of peer-led Traveller-specific mental health supports. There is a mechanism already with the Traveller primary healthcare projects and we should look to those first in terms of that additional funding to use that resource. We got very positive feedback about that
additional funding will be spent. Will it be through the HSE or will it go into the primary health for Traveller projects
Through Traveller projects
every county for the first time.
Early intervention matters just as much. Cluain Mhuire provides early intervention in psychosis. Across the national programme last year, the average time a person went untreated fell from 16 weeks to five. Seven in ten people achieved recovery. The same is true
help early before distress becomes a real crisis.
We know the scale of that challenge among young people. Recent research from the Shona Project found that 41% of teenagers surveyed reported poor well-being and 62% experienced school and exam pressure often or, indeed, always. Almost 40% reported
inclusivity and substance abuse. They cover other issues such as money muelling, financial safety, etc., and Movember Ahead of the Game mental fitness programme. That is a really positive initiative because our GAA clubs are at the heart of so many communities in Kerry. They are places where
should begin far earlier. That requires sustained support for youth services, school-based well-being initiatives, community organisations, family supports and early intervention programmes that meet young people where they are at.
Today is an opportunity to recognise the work of families, carers, mental health professionals and volunteers
resourced. We also need to make sure that breastfeeding takes a prominent role within the national women and infants health programme. I was very disappointed to hear the Minister of State say that there was no resourcing or funding planned for that next year. We need to make
access to lactation consultants. We must ensure that breastfeeding is embedded within our national health planning.
As the national women and infants health programme strategy is reviewed, breastfeeding should be explicitly recognised as a core component of maternal and infant health care. Incorporating clear breastfeeding objectives into future
apprenticeship budget is now up to €446 million, which is a new high. We are seeing apprenticeship registrations continue to climb towards the programme for Government target of 12,500. Those are the fundamental and critical skills that Ireland needs to build out our future infrastructure
cigarettes and taxation thereon. Our finance spokesperson said the truest thing about this Government, which is that it is dishonest in how it projects the finances of this country and how this budget is going to help ordinary workers
protected disclosures regime within An Garda Síochána and what have been fairly serious and damaging allegations made publicly, including in an "RTÉ Investigates" programme. Has the Minister carried out any assessment of whether the protected disclosures system is functioning? Could he outline how many such disclosures have been
decisions on the future of the old Cork Prison will be considered in light of the outcome of the relevant processes. As this project's planning process proceeds with the relevant authorities, it should be emphasised that there will be stakeholder engagement as part of the overall planning
cost to the State. One of the latest figures was €103,000 to house a prisoner in the Irish prison system. A transfer programme could financially benefit the prison system and provide a better service for the State and the people who are incarcerated. I believe we need
really incredible contribution migrants make to Irish society, to communities and the economy, no more so than in our own constituencies.
The programme for Government contains a commitment to continue to implement a firmer and more sustainable migration system which protects the integrity of the State's immigration
have a clear commitment in the programme for Government on pensions that we will fulfil over the lifetime of the Government. This is the second budget of five that we will deliver in this House
bottom line here is that the Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, has been very committed to this project. As the Deputy knows, he allocated €2 million to Donegal County Council, which I think the Deputy should have acknowledged
things but one of the more significant parts of yesterday's budget was the allocation of €150 million for a three-year programme to strengthen skills resilience across the economy, including in respect of AI and digital skills. That is through the utilisation of the National Training Fund
In parliamentary questions
Aisling Dempsey
Written
Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the tender process for the new visitor centre at Trim Castle; if the project has gone to tender; and if not, when will this happen. [20856/26
Paula Butterly
Written
Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the progression of the proposed headquarters project (details supplied); the current stage of development, engagement with LMETB, and the expected next steps in the delivery process. [18315/26
Darren O'Rourke
Written
Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of SNAs are projected to be employed within the education system by Quarter 3 of this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18374/26
Barry Heneghan
Written
Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the large-scale capital project for a school (details supplied); when tender assessment will be completed; whether construction remains on track to commence by the end of Q2 2026; the expected timeline for commencement
John Lahart
Written
Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the Teaching Council’s recognition of the postgraduate programme “iPGCE with iQTS: SEND – Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Education with International Qualified Teacher Status (SEND)” delivered by Coventry University through NITE in England; whether completion
Paula Butterly
Written
engaging with a school (details supplied) regarding the proposed extension; and if contact has been made with the school to advance the project. [18582/26
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
Minister for Education and Youth when tender submissions will open for a school (details supplied); the tender submission deadline; to confirm that the project remains on schedule to commence construction in Q2 of 2026, as confirmed by the former Minister for Education and Youth
Emer Currie
Written
Minister for Education and Youth to provide details on the addendum report review process; the average length of time this takes for large projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18729/26
Ryan O'Meara
Written
Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding a school building project (detail supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18796/26
Cormac Devlin
Written
Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the plans for a school building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18813/26
Cormac Devlin
Written
Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide a status update on a school building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18820/26
Denise Mitchell
Written
assess the Energy and Condition Survey and the weight that will be afforded to this survey when assessing the prioritisation of individual school projects to progress to tender over the course of 2026 and 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19059/26
Jen Cummins
Written
Minister for Education and Youth if she will outline the steps being taken by her Department to expedite the delivery of a project (details supplied), given that the school is an area of very concentrated disadvantage and deprivation with a very high level of students with complex needs
Jen Cummins
Written
Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether the Department the position regarding the timeline for a project (details supplied). [19179/26
Jen Cummins
Written
Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the timeline for a project (details supplied). [19179/26
Barry Heneghan
Written
Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current accommodation capacity of a school (details supplied); the school’s current and projected enrolment figures; and the steps her Department are taking to ensure sufficient classroom accommodation is available. [19183/26
Conor D McGuinness
Written
Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of school building projects approved in every county, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [19326/26
Matt Carthy
Written
will be provided for a school (details supplied); the timeframe in which this will be delivered; whether it is dependent on the capital project for which funding has been sought by the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19334/26
Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Written
asked the Minister for Education and Youth the person or body that took the decision and the reason for excluding compulsory written research projects for Leaving Certificate subjects including history and geography from the answering through the Irish bonus marks scheme in each year since
Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Written
Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the decision to exclude compulsory written research projects for Leaving Certificate subjects including history and geography from the answering through the Irish bonus marks scheme in each year since 2006 is contrary
Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Written
Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the ‘decision’ to exclude compulsory written research projects for Leaving Certificate subjects including history and geography from the answering through Irish bonus marks scheme in each year since 2006 was not communicated
Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Written
documents relating to when decisions annually were taken, by whom and the educational basis of those decisions to exclude compulsory written research projects for Leaving Certificate subjects including history and geography from the answering through the Irish bonus marks scheme in each year since
Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Written
Commission received correspondence regularly from 2008 on the matter of the failure to apply answering through Irish bonus marks to compulsory written research projects for Leaving Certificate subjects in each year since 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19484/26
Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Written
cinneadh an Choimisiúin um Scrúduithe Stáit neamhaird a dhéanamh ar an bpolasaí, mar atá leagtha síos i Riail 29 de na Rules and Programmes for Secondary Schools a sheoltar chuile bhliain chuig gach iar-bhunscoil, marcanna bónais san Ardteistiméireacht a bhronnadh as freagairt go hiomlán trí Ghaeilge
Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Written
bunús atá leis an gcinneadh a ghlac an Coimisiún um Scrúduithe Stáit in 2006 gan cloí le Riail 29 de na Rules and Programmes for Secondary Schools maidir le marcanna bónais a bhronnadh ar an gcuid sin den Ardteistiméireacht ar obair thionscnaimh éigeantachta scríofa í [19487/26
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