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overall issue, it was on scientific advice that the Council based its decisions. The Deputy is familiar with the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, ICES, report, in which the scientific advice was, in essence, for a reduction of 70% in the total allowable catch … What we have to do now is develop our approach. Today, the Government took a decision to establish a task force with the industry to come back to us in the first quarter of next year in terms of how we, nationally, can support our fishers and create

pelagic quotas - there are demersal quotas - in particular mackerel, blue whiting and boarfish. Drastic reductions were recommended by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, ICES, for 2026. I repeat my gratitude to the Minister of State with responsibility for the marine, Deputy Timmy Dooley … cumulative impact of four years of Brexit. While Ireland generally was pleased that Brexit got over the line, once more the fishing industry suffered as a result. I met Michel Barnier, who negotiated at the time, and told him in this House, in the dining room, that

Council meeting, I was somewhat concerned that Members opposite in this House accused Europe of warmongering and described Europe as having a military industrial complex. I could not comprehend such a detached view. The fear in European Union member states is a very real one. They really fear … digital and food safety areas. The European Council also called on the Commission to intensify efforts to stress-test the EU acquis, including exploring new proposals to streamline and accelerate planning and permitting procedures for infrastructure development. I strongly welcome the broad-based political agreement we have established

they are here because they care about the various communities they represent which, some greater than others, have a stake in the fishing industry. There are other counties that do not. We even had Deputy Maxwell who is from an inland county but has an interest … wheel. Historically, there are countries with relatively small amounts of coastline who are mariners at heart and had been commercially fishing. They were explorers back

thank both Deputies. I will respond to Deputy Daly on the urology project. It is a project I am very keen to explore further and there are already a number of projects like that we are developing in the regions. The New Frontiers programme in Castlebar and Galway … require that power. I am keen that we remain at the forefront of that. Deputy Timmins is absolutely right about collaboration with industry and how we make sure that lands and succeeds. Some of the things I want to embed or offer as ancillary supports for postgraduate students

carbon emissions. AI contributes significantly to climate action by enabling data-driven environmental monitoring, optimising energy and consumption and supporting sustainable practices across industries. Smart grids powered by AI can balance energy demand and supply in real time, increasing energy efficiency and contributing to the fight against climate … LEOs have introduced the digital for business consultancy scheme that provides expert digital consultants to help businesses with up to 50 employees to explore technology adoption opportunities. While technology companies are obviously readily adopting new technologies, most of my focus and the Department’s focus is on driving

tourism division met with the CSO and the tourism agencies to discuss these overseas visitor figures. I understand a meeting with tourism industry representatives, the tourism agencies and the CSO will take place tomorrow to consider other sources of data that could assist in gathering a more complete … culture, history and craic. Tourism Ireland will be launching a new campaign in June, focused on helping people get around the regions and explore the island. Earlier this week, the Meitheal event was held in Killarney. This is a flagship tourism trade event. The Tourism Policy Framework

Irish players, male and female, and maximise the potential of Irish football. This is on foot of the programme for Government commitment to exploring new mechanisms for the creation of football academies. This builds on the additional funding of €1 million provided by the Department … significant proportion of applicants are young Irish coaches who have previously had to pursue opportunities abroad due to the limited domestic football industry. This investment in League of Ireland academies is now providing a credible pathway for these individuals to return home and build their careers within Irish

disclosures system for their members. IPHA represents pharmaceutical companies that manufacture or supply originator or on-patent medicines. The MFI is a pharmaceutical industry body that represents member companies which manufacture non-patent medicines such as generic, biosimilar or value-added medicines. Members of both IPHA … Minister for Health, Deputy Jennifer Carroll McNeill, has written to the Joint Committee on Health outlining these matters and her support for an exploration of them in further detail. The Department of Health will also give consideration to how well current measures are working and to what more

State assets. The purpose of these structures is to ensure alignment, consistency of approach and effective collaboration across Government agencies, local authorities, industry and other stakeholders that have a role to play in the future development of Irish tourism. Supporting tourism growth requires sustained and targeted investment. Earlier … Campaigns such as Ireland Goes Beyond and Ireland Unrushed showcase the depth and quality of Ireland’s tourism offering and encourage visitors to explore more of the country. These campaigns are supported by strong partnerships with airlines and travel operators, ensuring effective reach and impact. Earlier this year

Nancy Pelosi slurring her words. They were pale imitations. I went the Museum of the Moving Image in Brooklyn, New York. It was exploring the issue of where deepfakes were going to go. The first mass watched event was the moon landing. It may not be widely known … fraud where people use automated means of interaction. This is also a problem for our musicians and artists and others in the creative industry. I am glad that IMRO and Irish Equity are among those who have been raising issues in relation to this. It is important that

wipe out and so on. I do not necessarily agree. I think it will lead to difficult decisions. People in the industry are looking forward to July 2026, when they will get a level of respite. There is concern about the cost of labour and auto-enrolment, which … would essentially be cheap capital for the State, a secure investment for households and, possibly, a guaranteed return. I ask the Minister to explore that. Just transition has been very difficult in my county. We lost Shannonbridge power station essentially overnight, with a grant to compensate

Government consider these? If not, will it consider them? The Government is adding an extension to planning permission but has it explored the possibility of going for use it or lose it measures? It is as if the Government is telling people not to use their planning permission … zoning for affordable housing would mean that only genuinely affordable homes could be built on specific areas of land. For example, if industrial land was zoned for affordable housing, a maximum price per square metre would be set on the homes built on that land. This would ensure

this role each and every day. I want to communicate a fresh understanding of what it is farmers, fishers, foresters and the food industry contribute to Irish society and the economy. This is a sector that drives economic growth throughout Ireland, particularly in rural and coastal communities … felling licence. For those with licences either in the system or yet to be submitted, the Department will prioritise these as we explore further options for a simplified approach, taking account of all EU environmental obligations. We must also be mindful that trees which have blown over have

benefits but also the commercial and reputational gains. Their universities attract more international talent and their students gain exposure to frontier science. Their industries secure contracts and research and development partnerships that might otherwise be out of reach. However, if we are serious about competing on this stage … visited it as part of transition year for science. It was an amazing institute for a young person to visit to explore the things they are doing there. He described it as being life-changing for him. That is the path he wants to go on. I know

action identified in the road haulage strategy was to establish a road freight forum with representatives from Departments, agencies, the haulage and freight industry and the logistics sector. The road freight forum held its first meeting in February 2023. It is chaired by my Department and its membership … available to HGV drivers. The promotion of digital and operational efficiencies such as load sharing and logistics consolidation hubs are also being explored by my Department. The logistics and supply chain skills group was established in 2019 to support the promotion of careers, skills development and sustainable employment

This is particularly important debate. It is a critical industry for our entire country. To start with, I want to praise the work of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland in terms of what they do to promote tourism in this country, build infrastructure and, indeed, build relationships. Specifically … fostering our relationships with our nearest EU neighbour, France, particularly with all the ferries coming into Rosslare, for people to be able to explore those Norman links right around the south east. That potential is something we do need to do more about and to exploit and explore

machine being built up over time. A point Noam Chomsky has made over and over is that if you create a military industrial complex where the economy is built around investment in weapons, you have to use those weapons. They have to be used somewhere. The investment … taking from the rental market. The Irish Red Cross has called on the Government not to cut the payment but to explore the expansion of the ARP to provide accommodation for other displaced groups because it provides accommodation that would not necessarily be available otherwise because

State, Deputy Canney, mentioned to me earlier that he was there and met 1,500 students as well as educators, employers and industry bodies. It is an opportunity for them to learn more about career and education options within the sector. Both the road freight forum … available to HDV drivers. The promotion of both digital and operational efficiencies such as load sharing and logistics consolidation hubs are also being explored by the Department of Transport. Despite the cost of zero emission vehicles posing an ongoing challenge for some, the number of electric HGVs

judge praised them highly and I am praising them again now. It was a fantastic project. What is fantastic about starting to explore science in primary school is that it stops the growth of any barriers to who can be a scientist and all of the stereotypes that … staff of the Amber Centre, hosted by Trinity College. I was fascinated to see its programme and how its pillars link in with industry. A lot of people talk about talent. It is not my favourite word when we talk about people and their interest in STEM

forced to either pause or drop out of the apprenticeship altogether. Many people in my constituency of Dublin South West work in the industrial estates along the M50. There is very little direct public transport access to the latter so they have to rely on private cars … potential sites now. We did have temporary test centres during Covid. It is obvious that they were closed prematurely. I suggest that Government explore the possibility of reopening these sites in the interim in order that the backlog does not worsen while new permanent sites are being identified

environment but it is focusing too narrowly on the single-use devices when the research shows the problem is broader and the industry is already adapting to the changes, as noted elsewhere. The Lancet study I referred to makes clear another problem, namely, dual-use - smoking and vaping … upcoming legislation, as I mentioned, includes flavour restrictions along with the plain packaging and display bans, etc. France is looking at exploring the flavour limits and is pursuing a full ban of disposable vapes as well. The Netherlands has already banned all non-tobacco flavours in e-liquids

being established in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, will engage and align stakeholders, including local authorities, utility and infrastructure providers, industry and others, to ensure that infrastructure blockages are addressed in a coordinated way, in order to enable housing development; further acknowledges that: — significant legislative … specify more reserved powers/functions, and mandatory oversight responsibilities for councillors, either at plenary or municipal district level, particularly in respect of budgetary oversight; — explore mechanisms to ensure that the policy decisions of local authority executives are transparent, and that executives must consult with and be accountable

will ensure that this quota is managed carefully. The quota management advisory committee, which includes representatives of all sectors of the industry, the marine agencies and my Department, has already engaged on planning for 2026. While cognisant of the impact the reduction of quarter for important species will … State have committed to engaging with colleagues across Government to assess what framework of supports may be available to the seafood sector, to explore options within the constraints of the EU and national Exchequer funding and relevant EU and national legislation, in particular, taking account of the constraints

businesses that have incurred financial losses as a result of Storm Éowyn, very significant losses in some cases. I welcome that the insurance industry has proactively sought through its media engagement over recent days to reassure both householders and businesses that it views impacts from Storm Éowyn … possible provision of financial support for emergency generators. While I am not in a position to share specific details, I will be exploring appropriate responses that the Government will take and that can assist to build additional resilience and capacity in the business sector over the period ahead