Results 261-280 of 23,892 for speaker:Michael Healy-Rae

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (1 Jul 2025)

Michael Healy-Rae: 814. To ask the Minister for Health when an appointment will be offered to a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35945/25]

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

Michael Healy-Rae: 853. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be admitted to a centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36169/25]

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

Michael Healy-Rae: 196. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households, since 2022, that have availed of the solar PV grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35029/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (26 Jun 2025)

Michael Healy-Rae: 206. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the precautions Bus Éireann has in place to deal with anti-social behaviour towards its employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35076/25]

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

Michael Healy-Rae: 223. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will examine a pay-related matter of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35012/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (26 Jun 2025)

Michael Healy-Rae: 264. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason holiday lets cannot be registered with the RTB if people are living in them long term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35035/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (25 Jun 2025)

Michael Healy-Rae: 22. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether a person (details supplied) can be granted a driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34559/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 Jun 2025)

Michael Healy-Rae: 270. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to examine the case for the establishment of a new bus stop in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34208/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Jun 2025)

Michael Healy-Rae: 279. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address the lack of resources for bus and truck driver testing (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34294/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Inquiries (24 Jun 2025)

Michael Healy-Rae: 585. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a referral sent to the scope section by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34083/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Communications (24 Jun 2025)

Michael Healy-Rae: 610. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the long-standing practice of issuing licences for firearms should change (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33583/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Jun 2025)

Michael Healy-Rae: 218. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the delay in a licence being exchanged (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33283/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Jun 2025)

Michael Healy-Rae: 219. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason there is a freeze on commercial driving tests for trucks and busses (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33284/25]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Refurbishment (17 Jun 2025)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Deputy has a wonderful way with the English language. I commend him on his determination and having the patience of being here until this time tonight. I am glad to be here representing the Minister for Education and Youth, Deputy McEntee. I thank the Deputy on her behalf for raising this matter as it gives me the opportunity to provide an update to the House on the current position...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Refurbishment (17 Jun 2025)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am sure the Deputy’s constant support for this project will be a great help to its progression. His determination in this regard on behalf of his constituents will be acknowledged by the Government and the Minister. I thank him again for the opportunity to outline the Department of Education and Youth’s position relating to this very important project. As I have outlined,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: International Protection (17 Jun 2025)

Michael Healy-Rae: Once again, Deputy Gogarty's sincerity and concern are very obvious. I thank him for that. He was also very balanced. The planned facility at the site will enable the fastest and most efficient processing of asylum applications in the history of the State. Applicants who will be part of the migration pact border procedures will be fully processed in less than three months from application...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: European Union (17 Jun 2025)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Deputy. His genuine sincerity, concern and emotion are very heartfelt and that is evident in his statements this evening. Ireland has consistently and strongly advocated for the promotion and protection of the rights of LGBT+ persons, including in our relations with Hungary. We have regularly raised our concerns about the serious rule-of-law backsliding and the targeting of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: International Protection (17 Jun 2025)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Deputy most sincerely for raising this matter. I wish to convey the apologies of my colleague the Minster for Justice, Deputy Jim O’Callaghan, who regrets he cannot be here for this matter due to another commitment. On behalf of the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, I thank Deputy Gogarty for raising this issue and for offering me the opportunity to respond. An...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: European Union (17 Jun 2025)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Deputy Ward for raising this important issue. I apologise on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Harris. Ireland is a strong supporter of the rights of LGBTQI+ persons in Hungary. Respect for human rights and the rule of law are fundamental EU values as enshrined by Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union. The Tánaiste is very...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (17 Jun 2025)

Michael Healy-Rae: This Government is fully committed to supporting children with special educational needs to fulfil their potential and the programme for Government makes a number of commitments to deliver on this objective. The National Council for Special Education, NCSE, has responsibility for co-ordinating and advising on the education provision for children with special educational needs. The NCSE...