Results 341-360 of 397 for speaker:John Connolly

Mental Health: Statements (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: Like other Members of the House who spoke previously, I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, well in her role and congratulate her on her reappointment. It is a difficult portfolio but the Minister of State will have the support of the House in all earnest efforts to try to improve services for patients in this area. I compliment the Business Committee on enabling this debate. I...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Supply Board (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 150. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated cost to the ESB Group, including both Eirgrid and ESB Networks, of recent storms; if it is intended to give Exchequer funding to the ESB Group to offset this cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5875/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 218. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of local-link services operating within County Galway, including the route serviced and the frequency of operation. [5869/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 229. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications for the wheelchair-accessible vehicle grant scheme during the January 2025 application opportunity; the number that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6024/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 395. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of appeals lodged against the sports capital grant allocations made in 2024; and the status of all appeals. [5870/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 647. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total available budget for the building blocks–extension grant scheme-community–construction for early learning and childcare facilities; how many applications were received for this strand of the building blocks capital programme; and the number approved by Pobal as meeting the minimum...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 761. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for an initial appointment at South Galway CAMHS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5871/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 762. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for an initial appointment at West Galway CAMHS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5872/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 763. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for an initial appointment at North Galway CAMHS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5873/25]

Road Safety: Statements (13 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: There is a theme, which I heard many Deputies remark on at the outset of their contributions, that this is a topic that will be difficult for many, having lost loved ones through road traffic accidents or incidents. I am particularly conscious as the Minister, Deputy O’Brien outlined at the start of the debate that the number of fatalities in recent years has increased despite much...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Code (13 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: Gabhaim buíochas arís leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach agus tugaim leithscéal an Teachta Crowe don Teach. I am sure that, like us all, the Minister has received substantial correspondence on this issue. There is a perceived discrimination in the application of inheritance tax that impacts families who have no children of their own. As the Minister will be well aware,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Code (13 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: I thank the Minister for the response. We are all aware when proposing any change that it must be balanced against other areas within the Exchequer. The concern is that some people are entering a phase of their lives where they must give consideration to this issue. Our worry is that what they are passing on to their relatives is as much a tax burden as an asset. There should be some...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Code (13 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: I thank the Minister for his response and for giving the issue further consideration.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (13 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: That is no problem. I could not be mistaken for a better person. I welcome the Minister's response and the sentiment contained in it, particularly the information that a new scheme is being proposed in this area. This would be welcomed by all Members of the House and many sectoral interests working on behalf of people with disabilities. In respect of the report submitted to the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (13 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: I welcome that.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (13 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: Tá mé an-sásta an cheist seo a chuir ar an Aire ar son an Teachta O'Sullivan. Mar is eol dó, bhí díospóireacht againn aréir inár bpáirtí parlaiminte ar an ábhar seo. Last night at our parliamentary party meeting, this issue was raised and concern was expressed by a number of Members about the application of the disabled drivers and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (13 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 120. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a decision will be made in relation to an application for a passport (details supplied); the reason for the delay in issuing the passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5337/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (13 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 222. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the details of the medical criteria to qualify for being assessed as either moderate, severe and profound under the partial capacity benefit scheme (invalidity pension); whether the criteria are published so that applicants can understand how the medical assessments are carried out; and if so where the information is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (12 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 237. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when his Department will announce the commencement of the new fisheries local action group funding for coastal communities; when applications can be submitted; and the duration of the new scheme. [5050/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 58. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a passport will issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4020/25]