Ba mhaith liom rud éigin a chur amach ansin. Tá scoil i mBaile Átha Cliath Thuaidh darbh ainm Gaelcholáiste Reachrann agus níl foirgneamh buan aige. Tá sé uafásach go bhfuil daoine i mBaile Átha Cliath ag iarraidh oideachas a fháil trí Ghaeilge agus níl foirgneamh ag an scoil. Tá siad fós i prefabs. Tá siad ann le haghaidh 22 bliain. Tá sé uafásach. D’fhreastail mé ar an scoil agus tá go leor cairde agam a bhí mar dhaltaí sa scoil seo. Má táimid serious faoin nGaeilge, caithfimid infheistiú sa scoil seo agus foirgn…

Go n-éirí leis an Aire ina post nua. Ba mhaith liom labhairt faoi rud éigint atá i mbéal an phobail faoi láthair agus is é sin assessments of needs. Chuir mé ceist isteach faoi the steps that the Minister was going to outline for assessment of needs in her new post. The reply I got from the HSE stated that 10.4% of assessments of needs were completed within the timeframe set by the HSE, which is within six months. It is with cautious optimism that I support the programme for Government but this is something by whic…

Ba mhaith liom ceist a chur ar an Taoiseach faoi rud éigin a bhí sa Teach an tseachtain seo caite. Will he outline a timeline for when we expect to see the occupied territories Bill brought back into the House with the necessary legal changes? The Bill, when brought back, needs to preserve the original intention. I want this to be done. Will the Taoiseach outline the timeline for the Irish people?

Guím gach rath ar an Aire Stáit ina post nua. Yesterday, I heard a Member of this House - I will not name anyone who is not here - speak and use his fake outrage for his little clip online about how he is annoyed that big tech will dominate this industry. As a recently qualified mechanical engineer who did my thesis on data centres and the waste heat potential they have, that is absolute codswallop. What does he suppose that we do when the countries around us develop this technology? Are we just going to sit back i…

Go n-éirí leis an Aire Stáit. I want to highlight the vital role sports clubs play in supporting mental health in our communities. I have seen at first hand how young men and women of north Dublin can have a sense of camaraderie going to sports matches in Shelbourne FC. Shelbourne FC runs a football for all team, which provides a football service to include individuals with a range of disabilities, including autism, Down's syndrome and multiple intellectual disabilities. There are more than 70 players aged 20 to 50…

I am delighted to speak about pressing road safety concerns that affect safety and well-being, especially in my constituency of Dublin Bay North. The urgent need for enhanced road safety measures, particularly around schools and in residential areas, is quite alarming. In neighbourhoods across the northside, such as Marino, Coolock, Raheny, Clontarf, Artane, Darndale and Belmayne - I have missed a few - we are witnessing an alarming increase in traffic-related hazards. The daily routine of school drop-offs and pick…

I wish the Minister the best of luck in his new role. I am very happy to see this motion, which holds substantial implications for our nation's youth and the broader European community. I will focus on the benefits, such as cultural enrichment. By embracing this scheme, the Irish youth will have unparalleled opportunities to experience life. They have always been in the UK and fostering a mutual understanding will strengthen the historical bonds we share. The educational opportunities are also significant for the y…

Save the best for last. Go raibh míle maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. Táim thar a bheith buíoch go bhfuil mé ag seasamh arís anseo i nDáil Éireann. As an Independent Teachta Dála for Dublin Bay North, I am honoured to address this Chamber today regarding the recent programme for Government. It has been a great experience for me and the great colleagues I have had over the past few weeks, getting down and getting to work. This comprehensive plan outlines our nation's path forward. While it presents several commendab…

A Cheann Comhairle, colleagues and, more importantly, the people of Dublin Bay North, it is with great humility and deep gratitude that I rise to address this Chamber for the first time. Gabhaim buíochas le gach duine. Is mór an onóir dom a bheith anseo. I thank my constituents, my family and my kitchen cabinet, Finian McGrath and Damian O'Farrell, for placing their faith in me, for believing in the vision I put forward and for giving me this opportunity to serve them. I am here for delivery, and every decision I m…