Results 1-20 of 26 for revert speaker:Jack Chambers

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tax Code (23 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: ...that apply in this country are 13.5% and 9%. As the Deputy will be aware, the 9% VAT rate applied on a temporary basis to the hospitality and tourism sectors until 31 August 2023, when it reverted to the 13.5% rate. The 9% rate was introduced on 1 November 2020 in recognition of the fact that the tourism and hospitality sectors were among those most impacted by the public health...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Decarbonisation Strategy for Aviation and Shipping Sectors: Minister of State at the Department of Transport (12 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: .... We have been engaging on that internally within the Department. Obviously, it is in co-ordination with the Office of Public Works as well. I will get a proper take on the current position and revert to the Deputy and perhaps the committee on that issue. On the regional airports programme, it was important in the last number of years to give that uplift to the regional airports. I...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Transport Authority (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...formalise the existing arrangement. However, that scheme was ultimately put on hold and the council asked to undertake an options assessment report to identify and rank options, including a proposal to revert the existing bridge to two-way traffic and construct a new active travel bridge. The council’s report concluded that the preferred option was a proposal to revert to a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...identified, I understand that the daa advised local communities and elected representatives that they had commenced a review with the aim of resolving the issue. When the review was complete, DAA reverted to these stakeholders advising that the current Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) would be updated, resulting in flight paths aligning more closely with those previously consulted...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ukraine War (20 Apr 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...Capita in accordance with their revised licence agreement. Capita have advised my officials that they have been in direct contact with the individual in question and will continue to monitor the case, reverting to them with updates as soon as further information is available. My officials are liaising with An Post, Tailte Éireann and Capita in relation to the assignment of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...external aviation consultant. Therefore, there is a robust governance structure and project team established for the new contract. On the historical matters, it precedes my time. I can revert to the committee on any detail I can provide. Obviously, some of it is limited with commercial sensitivities.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Air Safety (2 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...engagement on this and we are trying to provide a strong response to it. The Deputy also asked about liability. My understanding is that if a flight is delayed, that is on the carrier. I can revert to the Deputy directly on that point but that is my understanding.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Aviation Industry (19 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: ..., I understand that DAA advised local communities and elected representatives that it had commenced a review with the aim of resolving the issue. When the review was complete, the authority reverted to these stakeholders advising that the current standard instrument departures, SIDs, would be updated, resulting in flight paths aligning more closely with those previously consulted on and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (19 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...was identified, I understand that the daa advised local communities and elected representatives that the daa had commenced a review with the aim of resolving the issue. When the review was complete, daa reverted to these stakeholders advising that the current Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) would be updated, resulting in flightpaths aligning more closely with those previously...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2022)

Jack Chambers: ...service remuneration account for 85% of the appropriations-in-aid figures. It is therefore quite marginal. I am not sure if my officials have any information on the second question. I will revert to the committee on what is being surrendered.

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Sports Funding (17 Nov 2022)

Jack Chambers: ...certain projects. It has also helped and is assisting many clubs in grassroots communities to draw down the record level of funding we gave in the sports capital and equipment programme. I will revert to the Deputy on the specifics of the project he referred to, which I know is important in Cork. As I said, we are continuing to engage. As we have increased drawdown potential, we expect...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Irish Language (29 Sep 2022)

Jack Chambers: ...and the development of the language. We have a plan with Údarás na Gaeltachta, in partnership with community organisations, to continue the development of naíonraí across the country. I will revert to the Deputy on the specific question regarding the announcement made by the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, and provide further detail.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Jack Chambers: ...time given at the committee to debate the amendments being proposed. There will be no time restrictions in that regard. As the Deputy knows, there is no provision within Standing Orders to revert to a Second Stage debate on the legislation. However, full time will be given on Committee Stage and there will be full engagement with Opposition Deputies on the point raised. A debate on...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Jack Chambers: ...and a whole other range of supports, especially supports around Covid. I will ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Deputy Catherine Martin, and the Tánaiste to revert to the Deputy on the specific details of their engagements with the sector. It is important that Ireland does not lose its competitive edge and that we ensure businesses provide...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Swimming Pools (5 May 2022)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy. Perhaps I can revert to him regarding the progress being made on these specific projects. I do know the Samuel Beckett Civic Campus project has an allocation of €5 million. We can provide an update on that project directly to Deputy Richmond. I agree, though, that there is a broader demand which must be met. Part of the national swimming strategy and our work...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Policy (5 May 2022)

Jack Chambers: ...commence shortly and I appreciate the need for it. Payments will issue on a rolling basis as grantees submit their documentation. All payment requests will be dealt with without delay. I will revert to the Deputy on the question of when it needs to be paid by.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Policy (5 May 2022)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputies for their questions. I am taking these questions on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, this morning. I will ask her to revert on her engagement on insurance and other matters with the respective Departments. I know Deputy Murnane O'Connor's strong advocacy for Carlow and all things in many areas in Carlow. I appreciate what she has said relating to the...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Jack Chambers: ...In the response I have given, we have referenced the merit of the proposal to set up a committee. As I said, there will be further reflection from the Minister on that on Report Stage. She will revert to the Senators when it reaches Report Stage.That is the position. The Minister has been clear that she does see merit in this, and she will reflect on it. The Senator has made very fair...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (9 Mar 2022)

Jack Chambers: We will revert to the Deputy shortly. That information is here, but we just have to retrieve it. I will get the specific figure. As the Deputy knows, there would have been an underspend under many of the capital subheads. This situation applied across the Government because, due to Covid, there was not the same level of drawdown. We will get the exact figure for the Deputy.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sport and Recreational Development (23 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: ...across the board. I am sure that if the Senator has direct questions for Sport Ireland, it will respond. I am not privy to the freedom of information request but I am sure the agency will revert to the Senator.