wish to raise the concerns of some service providers as to whether there are plans to review the core funding programme to ensure that funding reflects the increasing costs faced by childcare providers and if consideration will be given to increasing funding and, where necessary, allowing providers greater
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them first. They are on the ground and can discuss with him the potential possibilities or the viability of a particular project he might want to advance. As it stands, this year we are looking at buildings that might be available because this is the quickest access
affordability but also in accessing childcare. I know that she is concerned about it, as am I, and I know we have many programme for Government commitments, including the creation of additional childcare places, initiating State-led childcare, especially in areas of unmet need, and getting to that
service and tried to fulfil their duty to challenge wrongdoing. Instead, they say they were sidelined, obstructed and penalised. Anyone watching the programme last night could see they were devastated. It has taken a real toll on all of them and on their lives. Two of them worked
covered a wide range of very serious matters over the past several years. Many of them, as was referred to in the programme, related to protected disclosures and investigations, which are still ongoing, related to matters before the courts, both criminal and civil, and before
Michael Healy-Rae. I wish him a speedy recovery and send best wishes to him and his family.
Last night's "RTÉ Investigates" programme was shocking. It showed that the oppressive and vindictive culture that existed when Maurice McCabe was targeted for speaking out has not been rooted
bring the numbers down as quickly as possible or in the most stable way possible.
There is a clear commitment within the programme for Government that we would bring that 21 number down to 19 and it is a commitment that we have said we will reach within
paper motor tax disc and makes the related changes needed across older legislation. This measure forms part of the wider paperless discs project, under which physical insurance and roadworthiness discs will also be abolished. The requirement to display a disc belongs to a paper-based system. Compliance
visibility policing to enforce these rules to ensure the communities are safe but it is not being delivered. They also need youth diversion programmes and support in that. It is frustrating that the issues of road safety in relation to e-scooters and scramblers in the community
worded legislation." On prioritisation, we see what the Government is capable of when it prioritises a matter. When it prioritised this matter, the programme for Government committed to working on reciprocal arrangements with countries with large diaspora populations. It committed to prioritising such arrangements as would benefit
standard and proactive approach to traffic calming at schools. When I was my party's spokesperson on transport, the safe routes to school programme was introduced. While it is excellent and very welcome, it is too slow and it is underfunded. Different schools have different approaches. Too many
Equality in the targeted plans to reduce childcare costs for parents, whether there are plans in place to review the Core funding programme to ensure that funding reflects the increasing costs faced by childcare providers and if consideration will be given to increasing funding and, where necessary, allowing
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— in 2025, data centres consumed 23 per cent of electricity and this is projected to increase to 30 per cent by 2030, far in excess of the three per cent of electricity consumed by data centres in Europe;
— data centres account
country. That is why the PR6 grid investment is so important. That €18.9 billion of investment will deliver more than 520 capital projects to allow for more renewables on our system - we are accelerating renewables - to allow more storage in our system and to bring down energy bills
transport. I am convinced that this is a key factor in the delay in the electrification of our buses and other public transport projects.
Data centres are coming first and for what? In a comment last week, which the Minister kind of pointed towards today, he suggested that
agricultural sector and young farmers in particular. The challenge of generational renewal in farming is widely recognised at national and EU levels. The programme for Government prioritises supporting intergenerational farm succession. Food Vision 2030, our shared strategy for the agrifood sector, states that generational renewal in farming
particular the treatment of sergeant Maurice McCabe. At that time, we were promised a fresh start. However, the Garda whistleblowers on tonight's programme say that instead of being protected, whistleblowers are targeted, penalised and vilified by those at the very top for making disclosures of wrongdoing. Protected
Although the programme has not yet aired, certainly the central kernel of the issue has been published by RTÉ. In fact, there is extensive material in the public domain on the core issues - not the detail perhaps but the core issues at play here - so I am surprised
Taoiseach is tasked with more than watching a TV programme. He is the Taoiseach
have not seen the programme and I have not met the whistleblowers. The Deputy
disclosure. There is not political interference or intervention, nor can or should there be.
In the first instance, I want to see the programme this evening. With the greatest respect to everybody, at the very least what should be required is that everybody look at the entirety
administrative processes to stand in the way. Today, I ask for the support of the Taoiseach. Ireland now needs a more ambitious programme of technology-enabled road safety enforcement and intervention. Will he work with me and other colleagues to bring forward the legislative and administrative changes
None of us has yet seen the "RTÉ Investigates" programme that is to air tonight but each of us in the Chamber, given what has already been revealed, will know that profound questions are going to be asked tomorrow about the structures that were created by this Dáil
elderly. There have been ongoing amendments and so on in respect of the Act and the legislative framework that governs the defective block programme. I will talk to the Minister in respect of the issues the Deputy raised
grateful for all of that time, and I appreciate it.
As a retailer of fuel over many years, I have seen the broadsheets' projections for the next few days on what fuel is going to cost retailers and it is stark. I have a suggestion. As the Taoiseach
In parliamentary questions
Ken O'Flynn
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collective investment undertakings subject to the eight-year deemed disposal rule in each of the years 2015 to 2025 inclusive; the estimated revenue projected for each remaining year of the current tax regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17594/26
Niamh Smyth
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aware of the move to reclassify the Border region (details supplied) which will see a reduction in EU funding for major infrastructure projects here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17372/26
Michael Cahill
Written
Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding a major building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17410/26
Michael Cahill
Written
Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the additional accommodation project application lodged by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17417/26
Jen Cummins
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Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the projected timeline for building works at a school (details supplied). [17666/26
Aengus Ó Snodaigh
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Minister for Education and Youth what her approach is to ensure that all school resources, textbooks, instructions for teachers, equipment and computer programmes and so on, are available in both official languages simultaneously; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17752/26
Ged Nash
Written
will consider inclusion of a school (details supplied) in County Louth and its accommodation needs in the next tranche of NDP-funded projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17825/26
Marie Sherlock
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Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will report on the engagement of his Department with the project (details supplied) aimed at strengthening the role of civil society organisations which provide access to information, advice and active help (free legal aid) services to citizens
Barry Heneghan
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current number of approved whole time equivalent paramedic posts within the National Ambulance Service; the number filled; the number vacant; and the projected staffing requirement for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17406/26
Colm Burke
Written
Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to the implementation of a National Radiation Therapy Machine Replacement Programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17429/26
Colm Burke
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Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on her Departments plans to establish a National Radiation Therapy Machine Replacement Programme, to replace the current regional model (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17430/26
Colm Burke
Written
Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if her Department will consider putting in place a National Radiation Therapy Machine Replacement Programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17432/26
Erin McGreehan
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Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the HSE’s current programme and prioritisation criteria for retrofitting accessibility features in older buildings; the number of sites scheduled for retrofit in the next three years; and the estimated budget allocation. [17767/26
Maurice Quinlivan
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asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to commit to further supporting the creation of access to apprenticeship programmes specifically targeting members of the Traveller community. [17249/26
Paula Butterly
Oral
Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will consider establishing and funding a dedicated Irish town of culture programme to support local creative initiatives and community-based cultural development in Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16277/26
Thomas Gould
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Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether any specific funding is available for capital projects for women’s sports where the organisation does not currently own a playing pitch. [16724/26
Peter Roche
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cost of relocating telecommunications or broadband infrastructure, including poles and overhead lines, where such infrastructure is preventing community or publicly funded development projects from proceeding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16801/26
Tony McCormack
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public swimming pools, particularly in areas currently without adequate facilities; and if he will outline any capital funding streams available for such projects. [16795/26
Tony McCormack
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Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when the next round of the sports capital and equipment programme will be announced; the expected timeline for the opening of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16794/26
Conor D McGuinness
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public swimming pool in Dungarvan, County Waterford; and when the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund, which can assist in the delivery of the project, will be opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16759/26
Roderic O'Gorman
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Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to provide affordable spaces for artists to work and collaborate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16749/26
Barry Heneghan
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expand investment in community sports facilities, grassroots clubs and shared school and community sports infrastructure; the way in which funding under existing capital programmes is being prioritised to address gaps in provision in densely populated urban constituencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16766/26
Barry Ward
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Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the position regarding the reopening of applications under the sports capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16470/26
Mairéad Farrell
Written
Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on the 2025 Programme for Government commitment to protect and recognise the Great Western Lakes including Lough Corrib SAC in County Galway as salmonid waters; and if he will make a statement
Robert O'Donoghue
Written
Minister for Defence the public procurement processes to be used for the Defence Forces capital investment plans, particularly in acquiring military radar programme, helicopters, replacement of PC-9M fleet, RPAS/drone, armoured fleet replacement and so on; if there will be a defined European preference; and if she will
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