Results 61-80 of 121 for speaker:Martin Daly

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (19 Mar 2025)

Martin Daly: 180. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the targeted solar PV scheme for medically vulnerable persons is currently in operation; if he will provide details on the implementation status and any recent updates on the scheme; and if, given the recent devastating impact of Storm Éowyn, the roll-out be expedited to ensure that medically vulnerable...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (19 Mar 2025)

Martin Daly: 181. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of solar panels that were installed in 2024; and the target for 2025 with regards to the medically vulnerable scheme. [11391/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (19 Mar 2025)

Martin Daly: 1208. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality regarding medical negligence cases, the reason the three key recommendations by a judge (details supplied) Pre-Action Protocols, Case Management of Litigated Claims, and Specialist Courts and Judges were not enacted. [11215/25]

International Women's Day: Statements (6 Mar 2025)

Martin Daly: Today, on International Women's Day, we celebrate progress, acknowledge ongoing inequalities and renew our commitment to a world free from gender bias, discrimination and violence. As a TD and GP, I see at first hand how gender inequality affects women in the workplace, at home and in healthcare. While Ireland has made significant strides in advancing women's rights, many barriers to full...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (6 Mar 2025)

Martin Daly: 102. To ask the Minister for Health if she will investigate the inadequate parking situation at Roscommon University Hospital, which is impacting patients, their families, and carers; and if some of the ample green space surrounding the hospital could be used for the development of additional car parking facilities. [10098/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (6 Mar 2025)

Martin Daly: 147. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the progression and development of Ballaghaderreen primary care centre. [10099/25]

Policing and Community Safety: Statements (Resumed) (5 Mar 2025)

Martin Daly: I would like to remember the late rural crime activist and Roscommon independent councillor, Tony Waldron of Ballintubber, as I make these comments. The safety and security of our rural communities must be a top priority. Across Roscommon-Galway, we are seeing a rise in serious criminal activity. There must be a response that matches the scale of the challenge. People in villages like...

Policing and Community Safety: Statements (4 Mar 2025)

Martin Daly: Tomorrow is fine. I thank the Ceann Comhairle.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (27 Feb 2025)

Martin Daly: I can take it that the Minister of State is confirming that the rehabilitation unit in Roscommon University Hospital is still planned for the area and is undergoing review in the spatial assessment he described. The people of Roscommon have reason to be suspicious. They feel that, after reconfiguration, for which a whole host of new services were developed, including a successful medical...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (27 Feb 2025)

Martin Daly: I wish to highlight the urgent need for the long-promised rehabilitation unit at Roscommon University Hospital. In 2015 a commitment was made for a €7.8 million investment to provide 20 dedicated rehabilitation beds, yet despite entering detailed design phase in 2021, the appointment of a design team in 2022 and further design assessments in 2023, the rehab unit was abruptly omitted...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Feb 2025)

Martin Daly: I welcome the Minister's reply. I also welcome the increases in the income rates to allow people to qualify for the carer's allowance. I recognise and welcome the commitment of the Government to a phasing out of the means test for the carer's allowance. I welcome the improved benefits under the carer's allowance scheme, the extension of the allowance to the self-employed and the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Feb 2025)

Martin Daly: 89. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection his plans to provide better support to carers who are providing full-time care and attention to more than one person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8382/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Feb 2025)

Martin Daly: I formally congratulate the Leas-Cheann Comhairle on his election.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Feb 2025)

Martin Daly: What are the Minister's plans to provide better support to carers who are providing full-time care and attention to more than one person?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Feb 2025)

Martin Daly: I thank the Minister. In Fianna Fáil, we recognise the major contribution carers make to this society, many giving up careers and job opportunities and often providing full-time care to their loved ones. They take away a huge burden that would otherwise have to be met by the State by means of the use of third-party residences and institutional care for people who are disabled or had...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Welfare Services (27 Feb 2025)

Martin Daly: 96. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the humanitarian assistance available to those impacted by Storm Éowyn in Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8383/25]

The Future of Healthcare for Longer, Healthier Lives: Statements (26 Feb 2025)

Martin Daly: The future of healthcare in Ireland is at a turning point. Demand is increasing, with a growing, ageing and more sophisticated population. We have an opportunity to create a system that is patient centred, community driven and sustainable. Our focus must be on prevention and accessibility and ensuring that care is delivered where and when people need it most. A strong healthcare system...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Weather Events (26 Feb 2025)

Martin Daly: I am reassured by what the Tánaiste said. What we need is a reassurance that we learn lessons from this storm. There needs to be the three corridors. We need Uisce Éireann and our local group water schemes to be generator ready. The three corridors issue might be a bit more complicated to solve, but it has to be solved in the national interest, when 700,000 households were...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Weather Events (26 Feb 2025)

Martin Daly: 10. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence in the context of Storm Éowyn, the specific protocols and contingency plans in place to ensure Defence Forces assistance in future natural disasters; the criteria that are used to determine Defence Forces deployment in such emergency situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6069/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Weather Events (26 Feb 2025)

Martin Daly: In the context of Storm Éowyn, will the Tánaiste outline the specific protocols and contingency plans in place to ensure the Defence Forces' assistance in future natural disasters and the criteria that are used to determine the deployment of the Defence Forces in emergency situations?