I fully intend to bring the Ceann Comhairle on a tour of Waterford shortly, but I will begin with an obtuse metaphor because I know he also enjoys them. When thinking of water infrastructure, I strangely think about the difference between losing one’s front teeth and dealing with one’s blood pressure. If you lose one…
Marc Ó Cathasaigh TD has hailed as a ‘game-changer for Waterford’ Government’s sign off today on a €600m business plan that will transform the city’s North Quays. The final business case was approved by ministers at a cabinet meeting this morning and will see the construction of a new train station, bridge, retail centre, hotel,…
Households in Waterford Gaeltacht areas with an interest in becoming host families for the first time can now apply for up to €6000 as a new start-up grant. Minister of State for the Gaeltacht and Sport, Jack Chambers TD announced that his Department is now accepting applications from eligible Gaeltacht host families who would like…
Green Party TD for Waterford Marc Ó Cathasaigh today welcomed funding for Waterford Sport and Physical Activity projects from Dormant Accounts Funding. The funding which is allocated to Waterford Sports Partnership, Waterford Active Cities and The Shona Project is part of a nationwide investment of €6.1m in a wide range of sport and physical activity…
I will pick up on a point that Deputy Paul Murphy raised and with which I agree. COP26 failed to agree a facility on loss and damage. It is the central issue of COP27, which is taking place in Africa geographically approximate to the terrible catastrophe playing out in the Horn of Africa. News has…
Transport Minister Ryan launches transformative Pathfinder Projects to bring more public transport, walking and cycling options to villages, towns, and cities by 2025 Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan T.D. today launched the Pathfinder Programme of 35 exemplar transport projects to be delivered by local authorities and agencies around the country within the next three years,…
Gabhaim buíochas as an deis labhairt ar an mBille. De réir mar a thuigim, níl sé ar intinn ag an Aire Stáit cur ina choinne agus tacaím leis an seasamh sin. Níl an Bille gan locht agus aithním go bhfuil ceisteanna tromchúiseacha ardaithe ag an Aire Stáit ach cabhróidh an díospóireacht seo agus, má théann…
Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh I am glad I came in early as I see someone is availing of work-life balance, and we see that every silver lining apparently has a cloud for Deputy Murphy. We have the great luxury of a position of permanent opposition, where we can find fault in everything. In fact—– Deputy…
Full Transcript: Marc Ó Cathasaigh Before I put this question I want to acknowledge that the Minister will take Second Stage of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022 later this afternoon. I acknowledge the work the Government has been doing on an ongoing basis on the well-being framework. Will the Minister outline…
Full Transcript: Marc Ó Cathasaigh What is the number is the number of persons housed in private properties where the owner is in receipt of the recognition payment? Will the Minister provide an update on the number of pledged properties deemed suitable for the placement of a person or family from Ukraine? What is the…
