Results 241-260 of 11,287 for speaker:Matt Carthy

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: I remind the member and the Commissioner to be live to the fact there is a Fiosrú investigation ongoing.

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: We are running very tight on time.

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: There are two members who have not come in yet so I will allow them to come in and there are other members who have not had a second opportunity to come in yet. Senator Rabbitte will be next, followed by Senator McDowell.

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: Please be conscious of time as we have to be finished by half past.

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: Did Deputies Brabazon or Cahill want to come in, very briefly?

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: I am going to allow Deputy Cahill in very briefly. He is okay. On that note, I thank Commissioner Harris, Deputy Commissioner Shawna Coxon and Deputy Commissioner Justin Kelly. Our engagement was frank. I thank the witnesses for ensuring their responses were equally frank and to the point. They have indicated they will respond in writing to a number of queries that were raised. We would...

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: Can we move on?

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Management (10 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 148. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his proposals to reduce the amount of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic exported from Ireland; if he has considered introducing a levy on the use of virgin plastics; and if his Department will collate data on the quantities of PET plastic that are recycled domestically and exported. [30327/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council (10 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 180. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the position taken by Ireland at the recent meeting of the European Council regarding the request from the Spanish government for Basque, Catalan and Galician to be recognised as official languages of the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29333/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Humanitarian Aid (10 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 898. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of humanitarian assistance scheme 1 applications, per county, received following Storm Éowyn; the number therein that were granted on initial assessment; the number refused on initial assessment and the number not yet finalised, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29406/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Humanitarian Aid (10 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 899. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of humanitarian assistance scheme 1 applications that were refused on initial assessment that were subsequently appealed, or for which a review was sought, per county; the number which were subsequently granted, refused or not yet finalised, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29407/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Humanitarian Aid (10 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 900. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of humanitarian assistance scheme 2 applications, per county, in tabular form, received following storm Éowyn; the numbers therein that were granted on initial assessment; the number refused on initial assessment and the number not yet finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29408/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Humanitarian Aid (10 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 901. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of humanitarian assistance scheme 2 applications that were refused on initial assessment that were subsequently appealed or for which a review was sought, per county; the number which were subsequently granted, refused or not yet finalised, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29409/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (10 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 996. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to confirm the protocol under which Ireland opted out of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO); and the protocol and process involved should the Government decide it wants to join the EPPO, including confirmation of whether a Dáil resolution would be required. [29300/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (10 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 997. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the general scheme of the Bill to reform the coroners service will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29301/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (10 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 998. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans for the Sentencing Guidelines and Information Committee of the Judicial Council to examine the sentencing guidelines for those found in possession of child abuse imagery to ensure that the punishment reflects the gravity of the crime in these cases and to ensure there is consistency in sentencing; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (10 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 999. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if Israeli nationals seeking a visa to visit Ireland are required to provide information as to whether they served in the Israeli Defence Forces and/or were involved in the commissioning of war crimes in Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29303/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Transport Costs (10 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 1169. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the daily transport charge, which parents of adults and children with special needs were required to pay for transport to day services has been abolished as per commitment given by previous Minister of State for Disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29350/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (10 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 1402. To ask the Minister for Health the current and known upcoming vacancies at Cavan and Monaghan Hospital group; the dates on which the vacancies arose or will arise and the dates when vacancies are expected to be filled, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29507/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Yield (29 May 2025)

Matt Carthy: I really would appreciate a bit of honesty from the Government. It is not true to say that the carbon tax is ring-fenced. The Comptroller and Auditor General confirmed that he could account for about 61% of it and be assured that it was going towards environmental measures. As with all Government decisions, taxes are collected and decisions are made as to how they are spent, so to say that...