In that case, I call Deputy Daly.

Tá Roghchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha na Gaeilge tar éis a bhreithnithe ar an Meastachán Athbhreithnithe seo a leanas i gcomhair seirbhísí poiblí le haghaidh seirbhís na bliana dár gcríoch 31 Nollaig 2023 a chríochnú: Vóta 33.

I thank the Taoiseach for his response. I ask the extent to which the earthquake and the survivors in Türkiye and Syria have been the focus of attention, with particular reference to the co-ordination of European rescue efforts and help and support to Türkiye and Syria at this very important time, given Türkiye's support for the EU and, in fact, previous anxiety to join the EU in an effort to cultivate and improve relations in that area, which might be helpful also on Türkiye's opposition to the admission of new co…

That concludes Question Time. We overran the runway.

We have a Minister of State.

Unfortunately, we have what we have.

The Minister of State has made himself available and is prepared to reply. Deputy Ó Cuív has four minutes and is using them.

I will ensure that is conveyed.

We will convey that to the Minister. The Ceann Comhairle will be made aware of that as well. The Deputy has four minutes, which is gone.

Anyway, proceed.

With the agreement of Deputy Stanton, we will move on to the third Topical Issue matter from Deputy O'Reilly on the need for improved bus services in Fingal.

Deputy Gould also agrees with the Deputy and strongly supports him.

Before adjourning, I note the points raised by other speakers on the manner in which the Topical Issue matters are being delegated. I realise that there is great difficulty in making time for everything but this is one of the things we have to make time for. We thank the Minister of State for making himself available but it should be noted that the responsible Ministers are expected to be in the House if they can. Only in special circumstances should they be absent. The Ceann Comhairle is aware of this and the vari…

I compliment the Minister on the extensive work and benefit to all areas throughout the country arising from this particular initiative. I would like to ask the extent to which she expects to be able to encourage inclusivity in communities throughout the country, to encourage the recognition by communities of others within their community, whether they be local, national, or whatever in an effort to bring together and to encourage the bringing together of people who have common cause, common requirements and will n…

I compliment the Minister on her approach. Without doubt the bottom-up approach is the correct one, recognising the wisdom of the community and the local knowledge that exists in every community and putting to use that local knowledge to improve the situation for everybody all round. As I said before, we are now a bigger community but one can be isolated in a big community as well as in a small community. I ask the Minister to continue to do everything possible to encourage new entrants, new bodies, into the arena …

I support the concept, as I did in my earlier question. There is a benefit for everybody in the existing community, where in many cases there have been deficiencies for several years by virtue of emigration, a declining population and so forth. There is now an opportunity to address those issues for the benefit of refugees and the existing community to make it an attractive place for local people and the incoming population. There is an obvious economic as well as social benefit.

I bring to the attention of the House the scandalous situation of the treatment of women who are mothers who are going through the family law courts, wherein their rights are being abolished virtually. Under the in camera rule, they are being subjected to the kind of abuse that was used in prisoner-of-war camps in years gone by and which is totally alien to the Irish Constitution and justice system and to human rights. I ask that the present legislation which is going through the other House be expedited and, in th…

The Select Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has completed its consideration of the following further Revised Estimates for Public Services for the service of the year ending on 31 December 2023: Votes 16, 23 and 34.

I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Colm Burke - To discuss a report examining the HSE reimbursement and pricing decision-making process in respect of new drugs. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan - to discuss whether Cork will be considered for the provision of a Gallium scan. Deputy Louise O'Reilly - to discuss staffing levels for early intervention teams in north County Dublin. Deputy Claire K…

One speaker please.