Results 261-280 of 591 for speaker:Peter Cleere

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

Peter Cleere: Chap on CAP is the correct term. As Fianna Fáil spokesperson on agriculture, I welcome these statements on the Common Agricultural Policy and Ireland's CAP strategic plan. Fianna Fáil believes the Irish family farm is the social, economic and cultural pillar of our rural communities and that is why we are committed to ensuring CAP remains strong. The current CAP provides...

Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (15 May 2025)

Peter Cleere: At the outset, I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his success in being elected. I have no doubt he will be fair and balanced. His opening remarks were very positive for this new Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs. I come from Kilkenny, which is an inland county, so people are probably wondering why I am on this committee. This is an area I am interested in and I am looking...

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

Peter Cleere: 63. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of new homes completed in Kilkenny since July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24642/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (15 May 2025)

Peter Cleere: 320. To ask the Minister for Health the average length of time it takes for an ambulance call-out to arrive in Kilkenny; the number of call-outs; the average distance travelled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24961/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (15 May 2025)

Peter Cleere: 321. To ask the Minister for Health the average length of time it takes for an ambulance call-out to arrive in Carlow; the number of call-outs; the average distance travelled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24962/25]

Driving Test Wait Times: Statements (14 May 2025)

Peter Cleere: Like previous speakers, I have serious concerns about the significant delays to driving tests across my constituency of Carlow-Kilkenny. A solution to this issue needs to be accelerated as soon as possible. We have to allocate new testers to locations throughout the country that are experiencing long delays. The delays drivers in Carlow and Kilkenny are facing are just not acceptable....

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

Peter Cleere: I congratulate Deputy Aindrias Moynihan on his elevation as Cathaoirleach. I know he will be very fair and have the interests of all the members at heart. As previous speakers have mentioned, there are very many issues, including the nitrates derogation, Mercosur and CAP 27. The latter is huge for us considering we will hold the Presidency of the European Council in the second half of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (14 May 2025)

Peter Cleere: 122. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection regarding new legislation being implemented following the Supreme Court decision in the O'Meara case, whether the definition of a cohabiting couple will be changed from that defined in the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010, or if the definition can be re-examined to be more...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (14 May 2025)

Peter Cleere: 153. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department intends to introduce measures to curb the spread of foot and mouth into Ireland, given that we are approaching the busy summer travel season, when many people will travel to and from countries impacted by the disease. [24639/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (14 May 2025)

Peter Cleere: 154. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he intends to rollout an awareness campaign on foot and mouth for those travelling to and from central Europe this summer, given the recent outbreak of the disease across the region. [24640/25]

Power of Higher Education, Research and Skills as Economic Enablers in a Changing World: Statements (13 May 2025)

Peter Cleere: I welcome the opportunity for statements on the importance of higher education. I am a huge advocate of lifelong learning. A cornerstone of Ireland's economic success has been our highly skilled and talented workforce. Since we embraced FDI and enabled access to second level education for all, knowledge and talent have been the pillars of our economic strategy and have served this country...

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

Peter Cleere: The N25, a critical artery that runs through Kilkenny and the south-east region, has long been plagued by an alarming number of traffic collisions. It has seen 11 fatalities, four of which happened since the proposed upgrade was suspended or paused in 2022. The volume of traffic on the route has increased significantly to almost 15,000 vehicles per day. Kilkenny County Council has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (13 May 2025)

Peter Cleere: 126. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the planned new 95 en-suite bed residential care centre in Thomastown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23653/25]

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

Peter Cleere: 236. To ask the Minister for Health if another CT scanner will be provided in a hospital (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23652/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Strategies (13 May 2025)

Peter Cleere: 908. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on the formation of a new rural safety strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24453/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (13 May 2025)

Peter Cleere: 945. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the plans he has to introduce low interest loans for young farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24445/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety (13 May 2025)

Peter Cleere: 946. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to prioritise improvements in farm safety, health and well-being; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24448/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (13 May 2025)

Peter Cleere: 947. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the strategy to support local and artisan food and drink producers in developing Irish food culture and production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24449/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Strategies (13 May 2025)

Peter Cleere: 948. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the National TB eradication strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24450/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Reviews (13 May 2025)

Peter Cleere: 1272. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on the Clár review due to be completed and additional areas included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24451/25]