Results 21-40 of 136 for speaker:Séamus McGrath

Driving Test Wait Times: Statements (14 May 2025)

Séamus McGrath: I thank the Minister of State for facilitating this debate. I have heard him debating the topic in the Dáil previously and I appreciate he gets the severity of the problem. It is difficult to understand how we are still in this position. Over two years ago, in my previous role as councillor, I had a motion on delays in driving tests. At the time I got a response from the RSA which...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (13 May 2025)

Séamus McGrath: I thank the Taoiseach for his report on NESC. He made reference to its important report on compact growth. As we know, development within urban boundaries is a far more sustainable form of development, with access to key infrastructure, services and utilities. It lends itself more to public transport use and active travel use. It is a far more environmental and sustainable form of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (13 May 2025)

Séamus McGrath: 13. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Council, a statutory agency operating under the aegis of his Department. [24049/25]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (8 May 2025)

Séamus McGrath: I thank the Minister of State for being here to answer this question. I wish to raise the issue of an additional accommodation scheme application from Ballinora National School in County Cork. I previously submitted parliamentary questions on this issue and the responses indicated that a decision was awaited. I understand that a positive decision has been issued to the school that funding...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (8 May 2025)

Séamus McGrath: I thank the Minister of State for his response, which I welcome, particularly the section towards the end where confirmation is provided about engagement with the school in the past few days and the positive funding decision for the provision of temporary accommodation. I particularly welcome the commitment to engagement over the coming weeks with the school. It is important that active...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (8 May 2025)

Séamus McGrath: I thank the Tánaiste for his presence today. Much of what I was intending to ask has already been discussed with regard to the number of vessels at the disposal of the Naval Service, the number in actual deployment and the number we are capable of resourcing and staffing to commission them into deployment. I am very fortunate to live within a couple of miles of the Naval Service HQ...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (8 May 2025)

Séamus McGrath: I welcome the Tánaiste's response. As I outlined earlier in terms of the importance of defence and protecting our territorial waters, the role of the Naval Service has expanded quite a lot in recent years in terms of maritime surveillance, protecting our marine assets, deterring criminal activity and smuggling and so on. It is welcome that we have a number of vessels at our disposal....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (8 May 2025)

Séamus McGrath: 184. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of naval vessels in the ownership of the Naval Service; and the number currently in active operation-deployment. [17827/25]

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (8 May 2025)

Séamus McGrath: Like the other members, I congratulate Deputy Brady on taking up the position of Chair. It is a very onerous and responsible task. His opening remarks set the right tone for us. This committee is like no other. From what I hear, we try to leave the politics at the door. That is important. We have the shared aim of getting the best value for public expenditure. Unfortunately, in recent...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (8 May 2025)

Séamus McGrath: 41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects contract signing and commencement of construction for the M28 project. [22668/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (8 May 2025)

Séamus McGrath: 53. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy will be reviewed. [22669/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (8 May 2025)

Séamus McGrath: 170. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Naval Service personnel at the year-end in 2022, 2023 and 2024; and his plans to step up recruitment in the coming period, specifically referring to recruitment targets. [17826/25]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 May 2025)

Séamus McGrath: I refer to the safety of pedestrians on our roads. Between 2019 and 2023, 164 pedestrians were tragically killed on our roads and more than 1,400 sustained serious injuries. The provision of safe pedestrian crossings in our urban areas is critical to reduce this number. Unfortunately, the local authority in my constituency really is strapped for funding to provide new pedestrian crossings...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Business Supports (1 May 2025)

Séamus McGrath: Will the Minister of State outline the number of applicants for the power up grant who were disqualified because they did not indicate an eligible category of business, the number of applicants that appealed the disqualification decision in total, the number that appealed on the basis of mistakenly indicating the incorrect business category, whether the matter is still being reviewed and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Business Supports (1 May 2025)

Séamus McGrath: I welcome the Minister's announcement this morning on the appeals mechanism that is being worked through. As outlined by the other Deputies, this will give hope to some businesses that for some reason were categorised incorrectly in their applications for the power up grant. To make a brief wider point, the alignment with the ICOB grant has presented difficulties for many businesses. This...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Business Supports (1 May 2025)

Séamus McGrath: 20. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to outline the number of applicants for the power up grant who were disqualified because they did not indicate an eligible category of business; the number of applicants that appealed the disqualification decision in total; the number that appealed on the basis of mistakenly indicating the incorrect business category; and if he is...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (1 May 2025)

Séamus McGrath: 120. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to outline the specific timeline for the removal of the means test for carer’s allowance as committed to in the Programme for Government; if he intends to significantly increase the income disregard in Budget 2026, as an important first step. [20776/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (30 Apr 2025)

Séamus McGrath: 74. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to increase the number of visiting teachers to children who have significant hearing loss in primary schools in County Cork (details supplied). [21407/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (30 Apr 2025)

Séamus McGrath: 194. To ask the Minister for Health if she will outline any reimbursement or subsidy scheme available for the payment of hearing aid batteries (details supplied). [21412/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (29 Apr 2025)

Séamus McGrath: I thank the Taoiseach. I have a sore throat, so please excuse me being brief. Regarding the first home scheme, the programme for Government sets out the intention to extend that scheme to second-hand homes. It is a critical provision. I would like it to happen as soon as possible. The first home scheme has been incredibly successful for newly constructed homes. It has helped many...