Results 61-80 of 124 for speaker:Naoise Ó Cearúil

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (8 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 484. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to address the pay disparity between special needs assistants (SNAs) and non-SNAs for supervising State exams, a practice that appears discriminatory and contrary to the principles of equity within the education system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16796/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (8 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 485. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to address the critical gap in the education system for students with additional educational needs who are unable to complete the traditional Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16797/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (8 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 612. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to review the eligibility criteria for the housing assistance payment scheme, particularly in cases where a family surpasses the income threshold due to receiving a carer’s benefit allowance for a child with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16795/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Trade Relations (3 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: I should mention Intel and Kerry Group in my constituency of Kildare North and the impact they might face. As the Minister noted, we need a co-ordinated and multilayered response to this. First, we should push diplomatically, particularly to our partners in the EU, for a negotiation of exemptions or reductions, especially for high-value sectors like agrifood in Ireland. Second, I would...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Trade Relations (3 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 6. To ask the Minister for Finance the proactive measures his Department is implementing to mitigate and support the most vulnerable sectors of the economy from the potential risks for substantial economic disruption due to impending US tariffs. [15890/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Trade Relations (3 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: Given the recently announced 20% US tariffs on EU goods, which is double the 10% rate applied to Britain and Northern Ireland, and considering the exposure of the Irish economy, particularly export-reliant sectors and jobs, what proactive and specific steps is the Minister's Department taking to support those most vulnerable, including multinationals, SMEs and workers in mitigating these...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Trade Relations (3 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: I thank the Minister. I appreciate the immediate steps the Minister, the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste are taking but Ireland is uniquely exposed. Our export economy depends heavily on the US, which accounts for nearly one third of our total exports. Unlike Britain and Northern Ireland, which face a 10% tariff, we are hit with the 20% rate as members of the European Union, which puts us...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (3 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 48. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will be reviewing the category C thresholds in relation to capital acquisitions tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16281/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (3 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 127. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome 5 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16097/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (3 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 162. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cumulative funding to be allocated under the NDP in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16098/25]

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Foreign Policy (1 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: I will be in touch with the Tánaiste's office regarding particular cases where persons were denied entry into the United States from Dublin and Shannon. I have spoken to other Oireachtas Members who have received similar reports. I thank the Tánaiste for his response and his work on this matter.

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Foreign Policy (1 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 133. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department will be issuing updated travel advice for people intending to visit the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15451/25]

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Foreign Policy (1 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: Does the Tánaiste intend to issue updated travel advice to those planning to travel to the United States? There has been much talk this week, naturally, about tariffs, etc., and the impact of what could come down the line tomorrow. There have been some changes, however, particularly with the new Administration in the United States, and some people have come across difficulties when...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Foreign Policy (1 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: To add additional context, in recent weeks I have been contacted by people and received reports of them attempting to travel to the United States from Dublin and Shannon, with electronic system for travel authorization, ESTA, visas and without any criminal conviction or criminal record. There seems to be no reason for them not to have gained entry into the United States. I appreciate it is...

Protection of Voice and Image Bill 2025: First Stage (1 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: I commend Deputy Byrne for introducing this Bill. It is a positive step. Having worked in the artificial intelligence industry for the past four years and technology for the past ten years, I have seen the massive opportunities that artificial intelligence can lend to society. Indeed, I was at a Google event this afternoon that showed there was a potential positive impact on GDP of 8% over...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (1 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 171. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent conversation with the US secretary of commerce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15452/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (1 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 256. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide a breakdown of the total amount of funding allocated for the development of district heating projects and the conduct of district heating feasibility studies over the past five years, by local authority area and project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15321/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (1 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 257. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department plans to introduce additional funding for local authorities to develop district heating schemes in order to support Ireland’s climate and energy targets; if he will outline any future funding commitments, including potential new schemes or expansions of existing supports; and if he will make a...

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Céim an Choiste (26 Mar 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: Cuirim fáilte roimh an mBille seo agus gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as ucht teacht anseo agus ar ndóigh as an Bille a chur os comhair na Dála. Is léir go bhfuil rudaí maithe sa Bhille seo. Tugann sé na toghcháin do na réigiún agus na réigiúin Ghaeltachta agus is rud an-mhaith é sin agus cuirim fáilte roimhe. Tuigim go...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Mar 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: We can hear you okay.