Results 1-20 of 31 for revert speaker:Ossian Smyth

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Illegal Dumping (7 Mar 2024)

Ossian Smyth: ...collection permit office in County Offaly is required in order to collect waste. If the terms of that licence are breached, steps can be taken. I will find out whether a vehicle can be seized and revert to the Deputy with that information. In the case of Castlegar, I urge people in the area to ask the local authority to put in CCTV-----

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Renewable Energy Generation (21 Nov 2023)

Ossian Smyth: ...should read EirGrid’s strategy, Shaping Our Electricity Future, which was published in July, where it relates to Donegal and see whether he is happy with what is included. If he is not, he can revert to me, as I am a Minister of State in the relevant Department.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (16 Nov 2023)

Ossian Smyth: ...levels of these buildings compared with what was predicted beforehand. The SEAI carries out emissions savings surveys and research. It is a common theme for academic research as well. I can revert to the Deputy with ex postresearch studies. I would be happy to provide that information to the committee.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Court Accommodation (8 Nov 2023)

Ossian Smyth: The second half of a decade is five years. That is the information I have available. I am happy to revert to the Minister if the Senator wants to ask further questions or look for further clarifications from her. That is the information I have.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Family Reunification (8 Nov 2023)

Ossian Smyth: I thank the Senator. I will revert with his comments to the official, who may be watching right now. If he has not heard this, I will revert to him with the Senator’s comments about the urgency of this particular case. The Minister recognises the importance of international protection recipients and residents in Ireland from outside the EEA having their family members reunited with...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (3 Oct 2023)

Ossian Smyth: ...is part of Open eir’s national fibre rollout, currently underway nationwide. My officials are also seeking further information as to when Open eir plan to deploy fibre to this area, and I will revert to the Deputy once an update is received. Open eir have already passed over 44,300 homes and businesses in Co. Donegal with gigabit services, with plans to pass a further c.26,700...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (28 Sep 2023)

Ossian Smyth: I am not giving a commitment on that, but I will revert to Deputy O'Rourke.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (27 Jun 2023)

Ossian Smyth: ...'Donovan. Deputy Conway-Walsh asked whether the Crossmolina flood relief scheme is waiting to be signed off in the Department. I will have to check on the status of that scheme. I am happy to revert to the Deputy on that. If she contacts my office directly, I will be happy to talk to her about it. Deputy Durkan underlined the importance of making progress with these schemes....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Bodies (28 Feb 2023)

Ossian Smyth: ...the board will be based on the availability of the Public Appointments Service to carry out that function. I cannot comment on how long that will take without asking that body, but if the Deputy reverts to me, I will give him an answer on that. As for the broader question of the current position on the protected disclosures that have been made relating to matters relating to the IFI,...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised) (21 Feb 2023)

Ossian Smyth: ...to the chair of IFI on 26 September 2022. The accompanying letter communicated the Minister's expectation that IFI would give full effect to all the recommendations set out in the report and revert to the Department by the end of October with an update on the implementation process. That report was discussed at a meeting between the board and officials of the Department on 26 October...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised) (21 Feb 2023)

Ossian Smyth: ...are being carried out by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, with the co-operation of Wicklow County Council. Funding was allocated and they are more than two years into the work. I will revert to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and ask how it is progressing with that. On the specific question on the dump in Bray, I may have some information for the Deputy.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised) (21 Feb 2023)

Ossian Smyth: I am sorry; I will have to revert to the Deputy after the meeting. I do not have that information to hand. There is an allocation of €9 million for ten illegal dumps. I will get the details the Deputy wants on any specific dump.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Ossian Smyth: ...to be resolved. Another important legislative provision to note is that companies can be restored to the register for up to 20 years after dissolution. If the company is restored, the property reverts to the company as though it had never devolved to the State. Therefore property can pass into and out of State ownership without any involvement or without the explicit knowledge of the...

Seanad: Budget 2023 (Public Expenditure and Reform): Statements (27 Sep 2022)

Ossian Smyth: ...areas and the more that we can do in that area, the better. I think I have covered most contributions. I am happy over the rest of the week to answer any questions that Senators may have on the budget that they want to put on the expenditure side to me and I will be happy to revert to them.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (5 Jul 2022)

Ossian Smyth: ...range of stakeholders, including other Departments. This has included detailed and very constructive discussions with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. The Minister for Defence will shortly revert to Government with a proposed response to the commission's recommendations and a high-level action plan. The implementation process will follow Cabinet agreement on the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (5 Jul 2022)

Ossian Smyth: The first question is whether the Minister for Defence will come back on this before the summer recess. The Minister, Deputy Coveney, has said he will shortly revert to the Government and I cannot go beyond that. That is his guarantee. He has said he will respond to the report but he will also bring an action plan to the Government. That deals with the Senator's other question. The...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tax Code (5 Jul 2022)

Ossian Smyth: ...the resident was recently deceased, and, finally, 1,000 were new builds awaiting their first occupation. The Minister for Finance is considering this issue in consultation with colleagues before reverting to Government with proposals on the appropriate response. I understand Revenue intends to publish a profile of the occupancy data from the LPT returns shortly.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tax Code (5 Jul 2022)

Ossian Smyth: ...with local authorities on this matter during the year. Regarding a tax on vacant residential property, the Minister for Finance is considering this issue in consultation with colleagues and will revert to Government with proposals on the appropriate response. The Minister for Finance will take the points that were raised by the Senator today on board when considering the matter.

Annual Transition Statement: Statements (15 Jun 2022)

Ossian Smyth: ...happy that there is a route out of this, albeit in the medium rather than short term. Deputy Crowe also referred to the need for wind area guidelines, which are antiquated at this stage. I am happy to revert to him on that particular issue. Deputy Bruton asked about how the accountability structures will work for climate in the future. The document we are discussing, the annual...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Fuel Prices (24 Mar 2022)

Ossian Smyth: ...through the chief procurement officer, to address inflation questions, particularly in the context of the construction sector, but not on fuel. I will discuss that with the OGP and I am willing to revert to the Deputy specifically on that question. On the issue of the National Oil Reserve Agency, NORA, I agree the value of the agency is clear to see. This is not just an Irish system;...