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Tánaiste has rightly pointed out, five decades have passed and no progress on this matter has been indicated by the British Government. To any reasonable person, the passage of time in this instance negates any reasonable excuse for continuing to prevent access to that information. I welcome … papers pertaining to this bombing to an eminent independent international legal figure. I note, as the Tánaiste has noted, the resolution of this House on four occasions, in 2008, 2011, 2016 and 2024, seeking the release by the UK Government of the original intelligence and security documents. Notwithstanding

many are not even that fortunate. They could be left overnight, sometimes for a 24-hour period in an armchair. It is not right. At the moment, what exists in the mid-west is a healthcare apartheid. It is not fair. It is not comparable to any other … needed a second accident and emergency department. It does, and in my belief, I have heard this said by many Deputies in the House in recent weeks, there is no need for some in-depth HIQA analysis of this. The proof is in the pudding several times over

part of the Before We Die campaign. I thank them for making their views known. They are asking for progress, and they are right to ask for it. Their question is one that no parent should have to carry into old age: who will care for their … billion and will be used to fund 152 new residential placements. This week, the Government confirmed that every council will set targets for housing people with disabilities from 2027 to 2030. I will work with my colleagues Councillors Moylan and Clark to make sure that Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown

pleased to speak in strong support of this Bill and thank Sinn Féin for bringing it forward to the floor of the House. My colleagues in the Labour Party will also be supporting it. This legislation is not just a legal reform; it is a lifeline for survivors … move forward. These orders are issued only after conviction for serious sexual offences. They are time-bound and subject to judicial oversight. The rights of the offenders are of course respected, but they do not and must not override the right of victims to live without fear. This

thank Deputy Sherlock for a very important question. I laid it out very strongly in the House that I want to see the union leaders take their seats at the negotiation table. The Minister, Deputy Chambers, has written to all the unions inviting them to come … work of all our front-line staff, our nurses, our teachers, our outdoor staff, our local authority staff, our firefighters and first responders right across the economy, who do so much to keep our country going. We want them to take their seats at the table. We will

been of the view that it is most impactful if it can happen at an EU level. If it cannot, we reserve the right to take our own action here. Listening to the comments of President von der Leyen, there is a real chance that we could make … course, reaching an agreement on the MFF will provide certainties for farmers and fishers. There are many more examples, too. As the House continues to reflect during this six-month period, we should look at making the work being done at Presidency level relevant to people, because

this same Department had to work on the planning on exempted developments, which was quite a significant piece of work, on the rural housing guidelines, which are imminent, and on short-term lets. There is a lot of work going on there. I do think we need somewhat … which is impacting people. Renewables give us a pathway to reduce costs for everybody. We need to make sure we get the balance right in terms of the different energy sources, so that we can get costs down permanently for people. That might involve trade-offs

listen to it. However, when I want to talk about rural areas, all of a sudden I do not have a right. Just cop on. We are here as national TDs for national issues. We can raise whatever we like. Rural life is in crisis because … lifted, for example. We should be decentralising. I do not agree with the lack of infrastructure and I do not agree with the housing crisis, which is making it very difficult for people to have homes

wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Mark Wall - To discuss the need for an ASD class for Scoil Bhríde Lackagh, County Kildare. Deputy … County Louth. Deputy Liam Quaide - To discuss assistance for healthcare workers currently on special Covid leave. Deputy Malcolm Byrne - To discuss ongoing human rights abuses against the Uyghurs. Deputy Rory Hearne - To discuss ongoing issues with the tenant in situ scheme in Dublin North-West. Deputy Eamon Scanlon

online world, and particular those who are vulnerable, especially children and young people. It is critical that we get the balance right between regulation and education. It cannot only be about regulation. It has to be about ensuring that we equip children, young people and parents … Cassells and I raised with the Minister's predecessor when the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 was being debated in these Houses. While the then Minister, Catherine Martin, was sympathetic to our position, unfortunately others in government were not. It is something that was deeply concerning

oppose the motion, but not opposing something and supporting it are two different things. My problem is that during my time in the House, the Government has been a serial offender in breaking its commitments and promises. I am simply asking that the Government keep its promise … step for the Irish Government if it wants to be taken seriously at all about its commitment to uphold international law and human rights. I welcome one line in the statements of the European Council, where it stresses the importance of the de-escalation in the West Bank

thank Deputy Ó Murchú for the question. I hope we can share the same view on this across this House. The programme of passport service reform has been very impressive. I was in Balbriggan with Deputy Boland recently. I am very proud of the work being done … which they now get their passport, so go raibh maith agaibh to all those working in the passport service. The Deputy is right that the reform agenda needs to continue. We are eager that it does. Better streamlining processes and continuing to work more closely with An Garda

partners to access the bereaved partner's pension would be taken away with the introduction of the Bill. An amendment to include this right should be made. That intent has been clearly stated by Opposition Members and, indeed, some Government party Members. I hope we will see some … done suggests there are only approximately 100 divorced claimants each year of the widow's or widower's contributory pension. That is from Houses of the Oireachtas supplemental data concerning the general scheme of the Bill. To ensure strict compliance with the O'Meara judgment, and the spirit

were to Waterford. Could it be that IDA Ireland is taking its cue from a Government that has presided over a growing housing crisis in the region, which has failed to deliver 24-hour cardiac care in University Hospital Waterford and which has still to make a decision … east. I am sure the Minister of State will agree that a commitment to multilateralism, international law, the promotion and vindication of human rights norms and humanitarianism is essential to international security and to our own security as a nation. Our military neutrality has been a cornerstone

killing machine. Ireland has supported strong sanctions on Russia and will continue to do so. I encourage all parties in this House to encourage their MEPs to support the range of measures that is necessary to continue to hold Russia to account. Ireland has benefited from the European … course they meet the necessary criteria for membership. The people of Ukraine have proven time and again that they value the fundamental rights of freedom and democracy that the European Union has been able to guarantee for its citizens over many decades. The people of Ukraine have made

political point scoring for a moment. I want to raise a very serious issue on which I think there is commonality across this House, which is children's health. Specifically, the issue of children who have been suffering with scoliosis and spina bifida who have been failed … must be public and the second is that it must be statutory. The Taoiseach and the Government have three weeks now to do right by every child impacted. Nothing less than a statutory public inquiry will do because children are still facing long delays for surgery. In many

Herbata data centre is coupled with another potentially monstrous data centre on the Jigginstown site right next door. My constituents are particularly worried about this and the impact it is going to have. The centre at Jigginstown is going to be twice the size of the Herbata … cannot keep up. This is unsustainable. People in Naas feel powerless . The Jigginstown centre is going to be a mere 100 m from houses and schools in the area. People are frightened at that prospect and want accountability. They expect it in a democratic society. Public participation

meaningful rent controls at all and will therefore pay the highest possible rents. That is not a credible solution to the housing crisis. To make matters even worse, it is provided in sections 61 and 62 of the Bill and their related sections that, where a developer … currently in front of the courts and undergoing a public consultation. Those design standards have a very considerable amount of uncertainty around them right now. In fact, if I was a developer, I would be very reluctant to use those design standards, given their legal uncertainty and because

currently have, we need an Ireland where people come before profit. We are not going to get that from this Government or from right wing Independents. Noticeably missing from the motion is anything to do with rents. Rents are one of the biggest costs for very many people … Fáilers that represents the landlords, just like Fianna Fáil does? Is it because Independent Ireland would prefer people to blame immigrants for the housing crisis, rather than the landlords who profit from the crisis? People Before Profit want price caps on energy to give people certainty about costs

send my thoughts and best wishes to her close friend in Thomastown. Deputy Callaghan's experience and story is one we in the House all share. It is something that touches and impacts all of us in our lives, our work, our communities and everybody in this country … continue to see how we can do more and do better in terms of prevention and early detection. Deputy Callaghan is quite right to be bringing forward ideas as to how we use the best innovations and best science, and what is recommended by international evidence

volunteers and the voluntary ambulance. This is not a question of convenience. This is about dignity, equality of access and the right to timely medical care regardless of a person's address or income. Who made the decision to unilaterally cut this without any engagement? Why were … transport services in Tipperary with a view to restoring full service? How can faceless bureaucrats decide this? When I was elected to this House in 2007, the budget for the HSE was approximately €7 billion. Now, it is €24 billion and growing every year. How come

make to that scheme, and the answer was none. That is right and proper. They were victims of a scandal, and have been rightly compensated and their homes made safe by the State. In my home county of Donegal, many families will pay over €100,000 to make … being given in the grant never match up to what it will actually cost. They have to replace their own foundations if the house has to be knocked down. They have to navigate all sorts of schemes. What has happened is that the vast majority of affected homeowners

graduation they were told to apply for jobseeker's allowance. They told us of the difficulties of their situation this morning in Leinster House. They spoke about the sacrifices they made to qualify and the fact that many of them are considering emigrating. They said that they … hospital waiting lists. These graduates deserve permanent contracts. The INMO has been raising concerns about this over the last number of weeks and rightly so. It is standing behind those graduates. Can this be sorted out and can those graduates get the permanent contracts they deserve

issue here concerns the theory behind the assisted decision-making Act. I very much welcome the intention to have a much greater human rights approach, but the reality is that the approach that was supposed to help the very people envisaged in that Act is actually undermining … which their hands are tied. They have properties but they can only put a certain number of rooms into them. There are other houses that are lying empty. There has been a huge issue with regard to State funding in this space, but the Government also needs

exempted development regulations when they come to committee on Tuesday of next week. Many of us on this side of the House have long argued for some flexibility in our planning code for family members to be able to provide free-standing residential extensions in back gardens … worse about these amendments is that not only will the Minister permit it, those who will rent such dwellings will have no tenancy rights whatsoever. These amendments will completely strip them of any of the protections under the Residential Tenancies Act in terms of rent setting or capping