Results 1-20 of 276 for speaker:Louis O'Hara

All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Statements (2 Jul 2025)

Louis O'Hara: The differences are striking when we look at a map of Ireland's current rail network compared to the network of 100 years ago. I refer in particular to the absence of infrastructure from the west, the north west and Border counties. The reality is that we have gone backwards in recent decades. Plans are one thing but we need implementation to progress new projects in a timely manner and to...

GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jul 2025)

Louis O'Hara: The General Post Office is one of the most respected sites on this island. It allows us to remember and reflect on the sacrifice of the 1916 rebels. It is our responsibility, as the generations who come after them, to commemorate their sacrifices and to work to realise the aspirations of the 1916 Proclamation. Therefore, the Government's plans to redevelop parts of the building into a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (1 Jul 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 54. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to provide a timeline for the publication of new wind energy guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35608/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (1 Jul 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 344. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the results of the SNA allocation review at a school (details supplied); if surplus SNA posts were identified; the number of surplus posts identified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35351/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (1 Jul 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 477. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the cofunding contribution expected of local authorities for the provision of wastewater infrastructure; if any support is provided to local authorities to meet these contributions given the significant financial implications for them; if his Department will assist Galway County Council with their contribution for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (1 Jul 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 851. To ask the Minister for Health the number of calls responded to by paramedic crews from Tuam ambulance base in 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36163/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (1 Jul 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 852. To ask the Minister for Health the number of ambulance calls responded to by the rapid response vehicles in based in Galway and Clifden in 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36164/25]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: I bring to the Tánaiste's attention proposals for the development of Portumna Forest Park in County Galway being led by Coillte. This is a natural and public resource for the local community. The Protect Portumna Forest Park Community Group has carried out an extensive survey in the local community. The results show clear opposition to the idea of building tourist accommodation in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (26 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 28. To ask the Minister for Health the steps she is taking to accelerate delivery of a new primary care centre in Portumna, County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34125/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (26 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 117. To ask the Minister for Health the efforts she is making to secure compensation for former patients of an orthodontist (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34124/25]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Management (26 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 195. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he is aware of bin collection companies not providing brown bin collection services in certain parts of the country despite being mandated to under the Household Food Waste and Bio-waste Regulations 2023 from January 2024 (details supplied); the actions his Department is undertaking to compel bin collection companies...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Schemes (26 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 222. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she has engaged with an organisation (details supplied) regarding the treatment of abuse survivors and the need for a redress scheme for survivors of abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35122/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (26 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 280. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to examine the case of a person (details supplied) requiring assistance with a citizenship application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35003/25]

Select Committee on Transport: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (25 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: The Minister mentioned the western rail corridor. When we look at what I regard as the neglect of the west of Ireland, the western rail corridor stands out because it is a critical infrastructural project that has been put on the long finger by successive Governments. The rail review recommended its reopening in the short term. It needs to happen. Taking cars off the road and reducing...

Select Committee on Transport: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (25 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: I will come to that.

Select Committee on Transport: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (25 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: Are we talking about a decision later this year on the projects included in the rail review?

Select Committee on Transport: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (25 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: What are the Minister's views on the Claremorris to Collooney section and whether that project is viable in the medium term? His officials were before the committee last week and were not very keen on it. What are his views on it?

Select Committee on Transport: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (25 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: Rail carriages were spoken about. There are plans for new electric carriages to be delivered within the DART network. I raised with the Minister previously the capacity issues we had on regional services. I think he mentioned it would be quarter 4 of 2026 when the first electric carriages would be operational on the DART network. My understanding is that the existing diesel carriages will...

Select Committee on Transport: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (25 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: It is in the context of that specific example I am asking the question. Will we be waiting three or four years before there is any potential for additional carriages to be delivered?