Results 261-280 of 2,904 for speaker:Pat Buckley

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (22 Jan 2025)

Pat Buckley: 171. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason civilian cars with registration number plates dating from 2010 to 142 remain operational on the road after being granted a Covid-related extension of the NCT, which were given a two-, three- and four-year extensions, but taxis up to a 151 registration plate have not received the same extension; the reason for this; and his...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (22 Jan 2025)

Pat Buckley: 269. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the upgrade of a road (details supplied); the steps that can be taken to accelerate this at a national level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1602/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (22 Jan 2025)

Pat Buckley: 321. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider whether voluntary and charitable organisations purchasing electric vehicles should be exempt from or eligible for reduced VRT. [46244/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (22 Jan 2025)

Pat Buckley: 322. To ask the Minister for Finance if charitable organisations using vehicles for public service are eligible for VRT exemptions. [46245/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (22 Jan 2025)

Pat Buckley: 468. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what immediate measures her Department will implement to ensure that all children in Youghal have access to reliable school bus services. [46250/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (22 Jan 2025)

Pat Buckley: 1275. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the beneficiaries of temporary protection contract his Department has with a hotel (details supplied) will be extended to allow the Ukrainian residents to remain living there; if not, the steps his Department is taking to source accommodation in the locality for these persons; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (22 Jan 2025)

Pat Buckley: 1694. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that Cork ETB tutors receive proper employment contracts with guaranteed hours and improved conditions. [46254/24]

Carer's Allowance: Motion [Private Members] (6 Nov 2024)

Pat Buckley: I thank Deputy Ó Laoghaire for bringing this powerful motion to the floor. It is about having respect for carers and those with disabilities, and giving them support and a voice. It is about doing the right thing. I hope the Government will not oppose the motion and will come on board and support these people who are affected. As previous speakers said, these jobs are done out of...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Petitions Received (24 Oct 2024)

Pat Buckley: No.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Petitions Received (24 Oct 2024)

Pat Buckley: Agreed.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Petitions Received (24 Oct 2024)

Pat Buckley: This is going on a long time. It was 1992 or something when this started. I will take up to 2011, I think. The document here has 41 pages. I see the work that has gone into this. The way this family has been treated is diabolical. I will read out some quotes because it is interesting that they are still fighting in 2024. I am reading from p.11: When we met the top two officials from...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Petitions Received (24 Oct 2024)

Pat Buckley: Yes.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Petitions Received (24 Oct 2024)

Pat Buckley: Does that fall within the remit of the committee?

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Petitions Received (24 Oct 2024)

Pat Buckley: I probably have a source as well, but I would prefer not to say-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Petitions Received (24 Oct 2024)

Pat Buckley: Yes, I will feed it through the secretariat.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Petitions Received (24 Oct 2024)

Pat Buckley: I agree with that recommendation.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Petitions Received (24 Oct 2024)

Pat Buckley: I agree with the petition. It is heart-wrenching. Let us see what action will come back from it. It is about progressing stuff for people. It is a very sad situation.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Petitions Received (24 Oct 2024)

Pat Buckley: I would love to see the response to that from the HSE, and then we might have a better part for the lady and-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Petitions Received (24 Oct 2024)

Pat Buckley: Yes.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Petitions Received (24 Oct 2024)

Pat Buckley: No, Chair, just to agree to that..