Results 221-240 of 311 for speaker:William Aird

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Agriculture Supports (20 May 2025)

William Aird: Recent reports that the European Commission is considering dismantling the ring-fenced CAP budget are very worrying. This move would be a dangerous mistake for Irish agriculture, rural communities and food security across Europe. Agriculture cannot be sacrificed to meet other EU priorities such as defence or security. We cannot take food security for granted. I and farmers like me work...

Common Agricultural Policy and Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan: Statements (15 May 2025)

William Aird: -----are sustained and developed. I am passionate about farming. You have to hand it to me.

Common Agricultural Policy and Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan: Statements (15 May 2025)

William Aird: We have to play our part in the fight against climate change. I have one question to put to the Minister. Will he oppose the single fund proposal relating to the MFF and protect Pillar 1 and Pillar 2? That is the question every farmer asks me passionately everywhere I go, every day.

Common Agricultural Policy and Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan: Statements (15 May 2025)

William Aird: First of all, I am delighted that the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach, Deputy Ardagh, is here today because she represents Dublin South Central. As she knows, farm produce is delivered every morning. I am delighted that she is here for this important debate. I welcome the leader of the IFA, a fellow Laoisman, Francie Gorman. I am delighted he is in the Public Gallery to listen to the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (15 May 2025)

William Aird: 114. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to provide an indication and timeline on the review of rent pressure zones, given that current legislation is due to expire at the end of 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24779/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (15 May 2025)

William Aird: 48. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to reinstate the Uisce Éireann rebate and the development contribution waiver for first-time self-builders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24774/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation (15 May 2025)

William Aird: 142. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide an update on funding for a new courthouse and services, in Portlaoise, County Laois; to give a timeframe around commencement and completion of the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24769/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 May 2025)

William Aird: 181. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline in detail the staffing resources of each Garda station in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24780/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Local Community Safety Partnerships (15 May 2025)

William Aird: 279. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline in detail the new format and commencement date for local community safety partnerships, which are to replace joint policing committees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25020/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Business of Joint Committee (14 May 2025)

William Aird: Like other speakers, I congratulate Deputy Moynihan on his appointment as Chair. I am delighted for him. This is one of the Oireachtas committees whose proceedings I used to look for. This was my number one. I am deeply involved in agriculture and look forward to all the opportunities we get to talk to the people in sectors we did not have an opportunity to ask questions of all our lives....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Stations (14 May 2025)

William Aird: 118. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he will provide funding for a new fire station in Rathdowney, County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14095/25]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 May 2025)

William Aird: The Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland estimates that claims involving uninsured drivers add approximately €35 to the cost of every motor insurance policy. In 2022, there were an estimated 187,000 uninsured vehicles on Irish roads, which is four times the EU average. I know the introduction of the Irish motor insurance database has helped reduce this number to around 100,000. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (13 May 2025)

William Aird: 190. To ask the Minister for Health if funding will be provided for additional beds for people with Dementia at Shaen Hospital, Portlaoise, County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24037/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (13 May 2025)

William Aird: 205. To ask the Minister for Health if she will provide an update regarding the provision and location of a primary care centre for Mountrath, County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24036/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Small and Medium Enterprises (1 May 2025)

William Aird: 52. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has examined with other Government colleagues the possible assistance that Irish SMEs would require given the impact on tariffs and other measures by other countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15188/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (1 May 2025)

William Aird: 212. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will reopen the increased cost of business grant scheme, as a vital measure for small and medium businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21932/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (1 May 2025)

William Aird: 307. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of S.56 family reunification applications on hand at the family reunification unit; the current processing times of applications; the number of FTE staff in the unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21934/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes (1 May 2025)

William Aird: 336. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason the criteria used to include some institutions in the mother and baby homes institutions payments scheme; the reason selected institutions (details supplied) where children were accommodated for extended periods, were not identified as a relevant institution and were omitted from the scheme; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (1 May 2025)

William Aird: 362. To ask the Minister for Health if her Department will engage with a company (details supplied) that has completed a HTA, for the provision of treatment for adults with spinal muscular atrophy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21933/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (1 May 2025)

William Aird: 363. To ask the Minister for Health if she will provide an update regarding the location of a primary care centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21936/25]