Results 3,101-3,120 of 10,843 for speaker:Matt Carthy
- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (27 Apr 2023)
Matt Carthy: 113. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will commission a full independent assessment of the potential for undergrounding the North-South Interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19744/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (27 Apr 2023)
Matt Carthy: 210. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is aware that cross-Border workers who are employed in the State but reside in Northern Ireland are being advised by their credit union that their MYCU debit cards are being cancelled as the new card issuer advises that it is only permitted to offer debit cards to members resident in the European Economic Area (details supplied); if the same will...
- Re-introduction of Mortgage Interest Relief: Motion [Private Members] (25 Apr 2023)
Matt Carthy: Says the man who announced €1 billion in spending this week for developers.
- Re-introduction of Mortgage Interest Relief: Motion [Private Members] (25 Apr 2023)
Matt Carthy: It is hard to fathom that since July of last year we have seen six increases in ECB interest borrowing rates from 0% to 3.5%. Knowing, as we all do, that this represents hundreds if not thousands of euro worth of additional pressure on already hard-pressed families and workers, it is hard to fathom why Government has not done a single thing to support people. In fact, the increases in...
- Deployment of Naval Service Vessel to Participate in Operation Irini: Motion (25 Apr 2023)
Matt Carthy: I am sharing time with Deputy Cronin. The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Libya arising from an horrific civil war demands an international humanitarian response. It is welcome that since the ceasefire of October 2020, there has been a reduction in the number of internally displaced persons, of 58% between the date of that agreement and August of last year. Events in Sudan over the past...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (25 Apr 2023)
Matt Carthy: Events in Sudan since the Taoiseach’s return from the European Council represent a tragedy for the people of Sudan, first and foremost. I am sure the Taoiseach will join me in welcoming the announcement of a 72-hour ceasefire. It would be appropriate to commend and thank all those who have been involved in bringing a sizeable number of Irish citizens in Sudan to safety already. I...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (25 Apr 2023)
Matt Carthy: And leaks.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Apr 2023)
Matt Carthy: It is predicted that we will see a surplus of €10 billion this year, €16 billion next year and as much as €21 billion in 2026. Obviously, Sinn Féin and everyone must appreciate the volatility of our corporation tax receipts, which outlines the need for careful management of the public finances; however, even if we leave corporate tax receipts aside, we can still...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (25 Apr 2023)
Matt Carthy: The consultative forum on international security policy appears to be the exact opposite to consultation. The chair, who has been picked by Government and not ratified, will oversee four public hearings and then from a response to a parliamentary question it appears it will be charged with preparing a report. That is the exact opposite to the ethos and principle that underpinned the...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Apr 2023)
Matt Carthy: Many families and workers are continuing to struggle as a result of rising costs. Among those suffering most are those families who have no option but to use their car to get to work or bring their children to school or other activities. There has been some reduction in petrol and diesel in recent weeks but they are still 27% higher in cost than they were in December 2020. Bizarrely, the...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Apr 2023)
Matt Carthy: The Government is restoring the charges next month.
- Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (25 Apr 2023)
Matt Carthy: 153. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is aware that Defence Forces personnel who complete their 21 service and are in receipt of a pension see a 50% reduction in their pension if they enter employment elsewhere in the public sector; his position on such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18974/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (25 Apr 2023)
Matt Carthy: 254. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when Leaving Certificate results will be published in 2023; if she will ensure that students receive their results in a timely manner to facilitate those studying away from home including those who have conditional offers to third-level institutions outside of the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18979/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (25 Apr 2023)
Matt Carthy: 307. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps that must be taken by a local authority to secure supports for modular housing for use as social housing whereby the council has identified suitable locations; if he will consider reinstating the eviction ban until such a time as measures to mitigate the result of the lifting of the ban have been put in place; and...
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (25 Apr 2023)
Matt Carthy: 462. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the amounts paid by the HSE to the Galro Centre, Kilbixy Paddocks, County Westmeath for the provision of weekend day-respite services for children with additional needs; the criteria and conditions of this funding; whether the centre remains entitled to exclude children from the service; whether a review will...
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (25 Apr 2023)
Matt Carthy: 492. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 430 of 8 February 2023, when a person (details supplied) will be provided with alternative weekend day-respite services following their exclusion from those services at Galro Centre, Kilbixy Paddocks, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19570/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (20 Apr 2023)
Matt Carthy: 59. To ask the Minister for Health when the opening hours of the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital will be extended to include weekends and public holidays. [18553/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (20 Apr 2023)
Matt Carthy: 99. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of hectares of new afforestation that has been planted to date in 2023; and the estimated afforestation rates for the full year. [18548/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (20 Apr 2023)
Matt Carthy: 113. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the new Forestry Programme, including when it is expected that new applications will be accepted into the scheme. [18549/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (20 Apr 2023)
Matt Carthy: 221. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current status of the new school construction project for a school (details supplied); if this project will proceed to tender stage; the expected timeframe for completion of the new school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18665/23]