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very much welcome the fact that the scheme has been extended to Wexford and Dublin. That is a step in the right direction. We in Aontú remain very much of the belief, however, that 100% redress is required. Unfortunately, the scheme does not offer 100% redress. The scheme … since it was first discussed, which is creating a massive amount of confusion. I have heard of cases whereby, incredibly, one semi-detached house may qualify and the one next to it may not. What type of a mess is that? Likewise, I have heard of cases where

brought to Cabinet and the Minister has decided to abandon the plans to colocate the Rotunda Hospital with Connolly. If I am right that this is her position, she might outline that. Now the key thing has to be what happens with the critical care unit. I welcome … application and the critical care unit, the sexual assault unit will also be enhanced. The Minister might take the opportunity to update the House on those two very important projects

concerns. I do not dismiss their concerns for an instant. I may disagree with some of their points, which is allowed in this House, but I do not need to start making false assertions. Deputy O'Rourke makes a very fair point in terms of what assessments … assessment is done, depending on the policy area, by the relevant line Department. Regarding the initial assessment in relation to GDPR and citizens' rights, overall assessments, although not necessarily as specific as the Deputy outlined, are carried out by each Department, including the Department of justice, which

other women out there who are being abused, they are depending on Dáil Éireann to see after them and to uphold their right to live and carry on where they have always been, in their own local areas. It was said that there is an urgent need … develop a strategy to ensure that. Deputy Boyd Barrett said that the councils should play their part in moving the woman from her house. I think the man she is afraid of should be moved out of the area rather than the woman having to move

discuss the new guidelines for SNA reviews in 2025-26. Deputy Michael Cahill - To discuss amending the national planning framework and sustainable rural housing guidelines. Deputy John Connolly - To discuss the proposal to close the salmon hatchery at Cong, Lough Corrib. Deputy Albert Dolan - To discuss the impact … discuss the decision to not increase the SNA allocation for a school in County Kildare. Deputy Malcolm Byrne - To discuss ongoing human rights abuses against the Uyghurs. Deputy Séamus McGrath - To discuss the need to review the protocol in dealing with suspected victims of a drink spiking incident

people who were given a notification of termination of their tenancy to avoid homelessness. It is important to address the anxiety of people right around the country - not just in Roscommon or in Ballinasloe, which is also part of my constituency - about the possibility of people becoming homeless … know, we do not want the tenant in situ scheme to abrogate the responsibilities of the local authorities to build social housing. It is not a permanent solution and I understand that clearly but we are trying to deal with this in the interregnum before we deliver adequate

Taoiseach a man of his word or not? Does he agree with me that this was the sequence of events? Am I right in saying if he really wanted to bring this to a fair and honest end, he would have asked his Chief Whip to meet every … meetings - one to iron out the procedures for the next meeting and the next to railroad through, making a mockery of this House and its procedures

representatives. I would argue that many if not all Ministers have met the group, as have so many other TDs. The group is right. There are real issues here. There are some legislative issues that it has highlighted, but there are also a number of practical issues … provided for those with disabilities could really move the dial. There is a lot of good work going on with the Ministers for housing and disability on this matter. On tax and expenditure, we will have to wait until next week's budget. We will engage during

with a flourishing economy, yet so many of the basics of a modern, prosperous country are not in place. The lack of affordable housing, the neglect of our disability and mental health services and the decline of our natural world are all the results of political decisions over … with business as usual, inequality will become more entrenched and social divisions will deepen. These conditions are fertile grounds in which the far right will thrive. In terms of our international relations, we have a particular responsibility in respect of Palestine because our closest allies

work here, raise their families here and contribute to our society become full and equal members of that society. Each country has the right to determine the rules around how it grants citizenship to others - no one disputes that. However, the proposals being advanced by the Government, specifically … making a valuable contribution in our country. Last week, some of the people who will be impacted by these changes protested outside Leinster House. I was struck by what they chanted, "We work, we pay tax". Their frustration was tangible. These changes are impacting people who have played

bringing forward this motion here today. The issue of regeneration of inner city flat complexes is not new. I was actually in Henrietta House today, canvassing on behalf of Janice Boylan for the upcoming by-election, and you could not meet a nicer bunch of residents. One woman … They talk about the living conditions back in the 1960s but things have not improved. Dublin City Council has 100 flat complexes built right across the city, which were built between the 1930s and 1960s. Years of poor maintenance by the council, compounded by under-funding by central

welcome the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030. However, the Minister and I know that the road from here to Mayo is paved with good intentions and unimplemented strategies, many of which have been outlined here. The subsequent action plan and its implementation will … consequences of a failure of care in Children's Health Ireland, CHI. His story has been raised by me and others in the House He is 17 years of age. When his parents first tried to access an operation to address his scoliosis in 2022, the curve

their support for progressing what is urgent and important legislation. I really appreciate the fact that support came from both sides of the House. A lot of different issues were touched on both tonight and last night, so I going to do my best to address as many … invite their views and feedback. Written feedback was invited and, indeed, received from disabled persons' organisations. Department officials also briefed the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, IHREC, on the proposed amendments to the legislation. As I said yesterday, officials from my Department held a consultation meeting

deplore antisemitism, as does everybody in this House. We should speak with one voice in condemning antisemitism in all its forms. It needs to be called out and we all need to do more, as countries, as the European Union and as a global community, to stamp … what I just said, we will continue, as a country, to speak up for our values as a people in terms of human rights, the work of the ICJ and our feeling of obligation to be in compliance with ICJ advisory opinions. That is where this legislation

point, on behalf of the Minister, we all know why the LDA was set up and the ambition it has. The Deputy is right that it is really ramping up. We can see that in sod turnings, on one hand, such as in Richmond Village, and in site … purchase homes, LDA-sourced or -built affordable purchase homes are delivered in partnership with local authorities, funded by the Department via the affordable housing fund and sold through the local authority affordable purchase scheme. Under this scheme, newly built homes are made available at a reduced price

education. When we consider the level of oversubscription for Educate Together schools, the demand for this education is undeniable. These parents have a right to choose an education for their children that aligns with their values. In my own constituency of Dublin North-West, there is just … education has been written out of the new programme for Government. It is also important to acknowledge and highlight that with new housing developments and the planning for that, in particular in the national planning framework, there is a need for schools to be developed alongside housing

lived in those homes for several generations, the sick thing is that they would not be allowed to lease those houses because they would not be allowed to use the apartheid roads to get to these places, as Conor O'Neill from Christian Aid told us yesterday … renting these properties will threaten jobs is farcical. The properties account for less than 0.00004% of the industry but it is 100% the right thing to do. Including services in the Bill now also has a precedent, thanks to the Spanish Government. The Government should

away, unfortunately. The end for the second child is inevitable because we continue to bury our heads in the sand. We in this House are participants in this because we continue to oversee an overly bureaucratic process that blocks patients from accessing treatment. In some cases, people … means of GoFundMe. When are we going to cop on to ourselves and initiate an early access scheme similar to those that obtain right across the EU? It is consistently said that we are laggards. We know this, but we continue to bury our heads in the sand

spending almost his entire life in Tusla's care. Now he is sleeping in one of its underground car parks. This is not right. Max is a product of a failed care system. When Tusla has no beds available it outsources the placement of children to private companies … These arrangements mean that children are accommodated in care facilities provided by private operators, including rented apartments, bed and breakfast accommodation, hotels and houses. These are unregulated and they are not open to independent inspection. I worked with vulnerable children in a previous job. I have constantly raised

enduring in having to fight the State on two fronts . As Minister of State, I am committed to doing whatever I can to right the wrongs of mental health services in Kerry. The Government is determined to recognise the trauma of what Maurice, the two Marys and Miriam … committed to a strengthened suite of supports, extending access to tailored health services, counselling, physiotherapy, education payments and compassionate assistance in housing and funeral costs. We are totally committed. I hope these measures can meet the very real needs raised by survivors and reflect the State’s responsibility

primary care. It is over eight years since the Sláintecare plan was agreed for a public health system by all parties in this House. It was due to be fully up and running by the end of this year, by 31 December, but, of course … what was set out in it. Nowhere is this more starkly seen than in the area of primary care. Primary care is sparse right throughout the State, particularly in County Laois. Despite the best efforts of GPs and staff working in the sector across the State

where the Criminal Assets Bureau has taken action. We need to see more of that. I have seen drug dealers who have had houses taken off them. It is just the cost of doing business and then they are back in action again. I have spoken … addiction and by criminality and pointed out that we do not have the powers, whether we are talking about Tusla, the councils or right across to An Garda Síochána. There needs to be a real conversation. We need a real plan to deal with

Minister again thanks Deputies O'Rourke, Clarke and Ó Laoghaire for bringing forward this Bill and for giving the House an opportunity to debate an issue that affects many families in the country. The Deputies' concern for affordability in education is both genuine and shared across this Chamber … Deputies for their commitment to this issue and for the constructive debate we have had. Their concern reflects the concerns of families right across Ireland and those are concerns I share deeply. However, I believe the path we are on through sustained investment, meaningful consultation and evidence-based

very familiar, is one of the fastest growing communities in the country and it is very difficult to get a three-bedroom house there for €350,000, yet just up the road in Carnew, the ceiling is €475,000. Having such a big split on county boundaries … cabins. They cannot be seen as a solution for everything but there are certain circumstances where it can allow an elderly parent to right-size and live independently. Similarly, and my party colleague Deputy Lahart correctly identified this as a common concern, it may allow the elderly parents

Ireland for what they call a loss of profit. What could this mean? The answer is vulture funds suing Ireland for addressing the housing crisis, fossil fuel companies suing Ireland in opposition to climate action and the taxpayer picking up the tab. There is no cause or reason … occupied territories Bill because Europe would sue us. After this, they will be telling us we cannot implement renter protections, improve workers’ rights or take climate action for fear of being sued. How the Government has gone about this is yet another example of poor parliamentary practice