Mr. Mullooly is saying what he likes, as usual.

Is it going into schools or not?

Name them.

Is it UK meat or Brazilian meat coming through the UK?

Is it UK meat or Brazilian beef coming through the UK?

Answer them.

With the tanks?

Usually you would be in attendance.

I thank the Ceann Comhairle and his office for the opportunity to speak on the occasion of our resignations from Dáil Éireann. Thankfully, that decision is with the mutual agreement of the electorate of my Dáil constituency of Laois-Offaly and the wider European constituency of Midlands–North-West. I want to take this opportunity to thank publicly all those who voted for me in the European election. Today brings an end to my 13-year tenure as a TD. It is now 55 years since my late father was first elected in 1969 t…

The EU Commission first proposed the nature restoration law in June 2022. What was proposed then is a far different animal than that which was voted through the EU Parliament earlier this week. Notwithstanding the bona fides and goodwill of an EU-wide programme to increase biodiversity, restore habitats and allow nature to flourish, it could not, should not and will not be at the expense of Ireland's agriculture and food-producing sector. There was genuine fear and concern when it was first published. The reference…

I thank the Minister of State for his response and the clarity associated with it. It is imperative in light of the reaction by some to what was agreed this week that the Government clearly state in this House that any scheme will be voluntary, we can meet our commitment from State lands, anybody who does not participate will not be impacted in respect of their single farm payment, and this funding will be separate from CAP. I note that the funding is in place from the climate fund and nature fund, as was committed…

Continuing where I left off, will the Minister introduce amendments extending permission times for any developments that have been granted permission but then can be delayed by several years due to legal proceedings? I also want to hear what will happen with judicial reviews. There are 2,000 judicial review applications opened before the High Court every year, 1,200 of which are planning related. Unfortunately, many are addicted to these weapons in the war on rights and property. They can add years to planning deve…

I join others in commending the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, on bringing forward this significant Bill. While I and others might argue it has taken too long to get to this point, it is better late than never. I do not underestimate the work the Minister and his officials have done on this mammoth Bill. I commend them and the parliamentary draftspeople in the Office of the Attorney General on their work on the detail. There is more work to be done on it so it can become even more important for the future of the…

Like many others here, I was shocked, deflated and almost despairing when witnessing events unfold last week after the terrible attack on innocent children earlier that day. Our ongoing thoughts and prayers are for the victims, their families and the school community. Thanks and solidarity are due to An Garda Síochána and the emergency services for their bravery and commitment in their response. I implore the Government to fast-track technology, equipment and relevant legislation as soon as possible – in days rathe…

If I could continue, please. I thought I had a minute and a half. I had hoped for more time for all Members to contribute to this debate to denounce unreservedly the lawlessness that shamed our nation. All Members need to support the rule of law and insist that agreed protocols and procedures associated with our obligations and commitments to international agreements to assist those fleeing war and persecution are afforded a welcome synonymous with the céad mile fáilte that we have world wide. Our ability to meet, …

----or traitors, but are agreed democratically here, in the EU and the UN.

I seek the reinstatement of the new section of the N52 between the N4 interchange at Kilbeggan and the Tullamore bypass. The Kilbeggan to Kinnegad section of the east–west or Dublin–Galway connection was opened in 2005 and the Tullamore bypass was opened in 2009. The next stage of that development was to link the two to assist with regional development. Having completed the east–west connection, the aim was to work on the north–south one between the likes of Mullingar, Tullamore and Portlaoise and across to Roscrea…

I thank the Minister for being here and for his response and the detail contained within it. I acknowledge the commitment made that despite the lack of funding or progress on this project in 2022 and 2023, it will be considered in the context of the forthcoming allocations for 2024. I again note the role to be played by TII. I note the project's inclusion in the national development plan. I know that it was always going to be in the second part of this decade. I note the commitment within the national development p…

I should have mentioned that this would also advance the project relating to the high cross at Durrow Abbey and the commitment made by the Office of Public Works to advance that offering as an attraction. However, it cannot be progressed while the existing road infrastructure is in place. It is also awaiting progress on this matter. That should also be part of the consideration of the State's commitment to the facility.

The thrust of the budget and the Bill is to position the economy for the long term and for come what may. It is right that it should deal with the cost-of-living measures of now and also salt away some money for the future in infrastructure and other funds. Our ability to do that is dependent on us continuing to have the buoyant corporate taxes we currently have and that is where I want to focus. In the Minister for Finance’s budget speech, he referred to the global project to reform the taxes of multinational comp…