Results 221-240 of 6,352 for speaker:Carol Nolan

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Costs (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 495. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he is implementing to ensure the viability of family farms and encourage younger generations to remain in farming, given the rising costs and regulatory challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4597/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 496. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific financial incentives or policy supports that are in place to help young farmers access land, given that land prices remain a major barrier to entry for the next generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4598/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 497. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the guarantees he will provide that imported food products meet the same environmental, welfare, and safety standards required of Irish farmers, ensuring a level playing field; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4599/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Agreements (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 498. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is confident that recent European Union trade agreements do not unfairly disadvantage Irish farmers by allowing cheaper, lower-standard food imports into the Irish market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4600/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Gender Recognition (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 521. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will publish the research commissioned by her Department to examine issues of concern relating to children aged under 16 years of age being able to access a gender recognition certificate and or self-declare their gender; the person or company contracted to provide this research and the costs incurred;...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 550. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children currently under the care of Tusla who have been identified as at risk of sexual exploitation; what specific measures are in place to protect these children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4567/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 551. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what training and resources are provided to social workers and care providers to identify, prevent, and respond to cases of sexual exploitation among children in State care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4568/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 552. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children in State care have gone missing in the past year, with a breakdown of the number suspected to be victims of, or at risk of, sexual exploitation; what immediate actions are taken when a child goes missing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4569/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 553. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for details on the level of cooperation between Tusla, An Garda Síochána, and other relevant agencies when dealing with cases of suspected sexual exploitation of children in care; the protocols in place to ensure swift and effective responses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4570/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 554. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on any upcoming legislative changes or policy reviews aimed at enhancing the protection of children in care from sexual exploitation, particularly in light of recent reports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4571/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 555. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what specific therapeutic and support services are available for children in care who have been victims of sexual exploitation or are at risk; how these services are accessed; the current capacity versus demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4572/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 556. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth how the reporting of sexual exploitation within the care system is monitored, including the mechanisms for collecting and analysing data to inform policy and practices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4573/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 557. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for a comparison of the risks of sexual exploitation faced by children in foster care versus those in residential care; the differences in safeguarding measures implemented in these settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4574/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 558. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps being taken to increase public awareness about the risks of sexual exploitation for children in care; how communities are being engaged to help protect these vulnerable individuals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4575/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 559. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what longitudinal studies or follow-ups are being conducted to assess the long-term outcomes for children who have been identified as victims of sexual exploitation while in State care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4576/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 560. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the support systems in place for young adults leaving care who have experienced or are at risk of sexual exploitation; how the transition from child to adult services ensures continuity of care and protection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4577/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 561. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will consider adopting international best practices or successful strategies from other jurisdictions in enhancing the protection of children in care from sexual exploitation; if so, which practices or strategies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4578/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 730. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding that has been provided to date by his Department or any bodies under the aegis of his Department to support the National Gender Equality Dashboard for Higher Education Institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4745/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Illicit Trade (6 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 44. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to combat the sale of illegal tobacco products in Ireland, particularly in light of the increased black-market activity seen in other EU states such as France and Spain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3673/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Illicit Trade (6 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 57. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated tax revenue loss to the Irish Exchequer due to illicit tobacco trade; if this is expected to increase in the absence of clear EU tax policy guidance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3670/25]