Results 401-420 of 587 for speaker:Naoise Ó Cearúil

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Policies (10 Jun 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 1444. To ask the Minister for Health her views on the UK's decision to ban selling or supplying disposable vapes; the measures being taken to address increased use of disposable vapes in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29680/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs (10 Jun 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 1604. To ask the Minister for Health the measures being taken to address the long wait times for initial assessments for speech and language therapy services (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30432/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Expenditure Reviews (29 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: The appointment of 12 experts to the taskforce, including from the ESRI, the NTA and IDA Ireland, is encouraging. Its focus on high-impact reforms and boosting productivity is crucial. With construction productivity around 30% lower than our European peers and an estimated shortfall of 80,000 workers, delivery risks falling short, according to the CFI. Will the Minister outline which...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Expenditure Reviews (29 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: It is encouraging to hear about engagement with the private sector on the taskforce. With €165 billion committed under the national development plan, delivery must keep pace with ambition. How will the taskforce work with industry to close workforce gaps and improve productivity, to which Deputy Byrne also alluded? Would the Minister consider establishing dedicated delivery units...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Expenditure Reviews (29 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 90. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will detail the way in which the new accelerating infrastructure task force will address persistent delays and cost overruns in major public projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27773/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Expenditure Reviews (29 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: The new accelerating infrastructure task force is a welcome move to tackle delivery delays and cost overruns in major public projects such as the national children's hospital, MetroLink and thousands of social and affordable homes that are delayed or over budget. The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has noted that our infrastructure delivery is 25% below European norms. How will the task force...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (29 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 44. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to develop and implement a successor to the 2018 Ireland for Finance Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27776/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (29 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide the expected timeline for establishing a national fintech hub, to foster innovation and support fintech initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27777/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Information and Communications Technology (29 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 99. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the expected timeline for developing and implementing an e-inclusion strategy to ensure no one is left behind by the move to a digital society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27772/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Relations (29 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 235. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide details of the discussions from the most recent Government trade forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27344/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (29 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 231. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on Israeli authorities temporarily allowing the UN to resume delivery of limited aid into Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27345/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (29 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 268. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the timeline for the National Cyber Security Bill; the Oireachtas Committee that will have responsibly for finishing pre-legislative scrutiny of the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28540/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Change Policy (29 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 492. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his Department's plans to support peatland restoration and enhance biodiversity through sustainable agricultural practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28576/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (29 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 554. To ask the Minister for Health the measures being taken to increase awareness about the dangers of ticks which can lead to Lyme disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28582/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 555. To ask the Minister for Health the measures being taken to improve diagnostic pathways and treatment for those suffering with Lyme disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28583/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 97. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Kildare will be considered as a key area for new driving test centres to alleviate pressure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27918/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (28 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 98. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the proposed timeline for commissioning an independent feasibility study continuing MetroLink from the city to south-west Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27919/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (28 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 189. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on school secretaries and caretakers not receiving a State pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27920/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (28 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 245. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to address the 3.4% increase in average national rent prices between January and March this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27914/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (28 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 246. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to reform the rent pressure zones in order to address high rent prices and supply shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27915/25]