Results 1-20 of 6,463 for speaker:Carol Nolan
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 Jul 2025)
Carol Nolan: I want to raise the issue of TB. I want to make the point that farmers are key to our communities. They are also key to our economy. I attended a very successful tractor run on Sunday. Large numbers were out raising funds for two local schools, Roscomroe National School and Coolderry National School, as well as a local charity called Living Links. There is huge concern regarding the...
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (2 Jul 2025)
Carol Nolan: 150. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection for an update any proposals that are being considered with respect to abolishing the means test for carers who save the State billions of euro every year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36275/25]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (2 Jul 2025)
Carol Nolan: 169. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on efforts to develop recommendations for the Government on a contribution model for people in international protection accommodation; if he has contracted any external consultancy provider to assist in this process; if so, if he will provide the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Sales (2 Jul 2025)
Carol Nolan: 190. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the requirements that must be fulfilled for a person to deal cattle below 100 in number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36262/25]
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Sales (2 Jul 2025)
Carol Nolan: 191. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the requirements for a cattle dealers licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36263/25]
- Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Statements (1 Jul 2025)
Carol Nolan: Special education is one area where we can see a lack of action and a chronic lack of supports for children with needs. On the publication of the EPSEN review, the Minister, Deputy McEntee, rightly noted that special education should be inclusive, equitable and, more important, responsive to the needs of all children. Unfortunately, what we have now is a system that is far from being...
- Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Trade Data (1 Jul 2025)
Carol Nolan: 117. To ask the Taoiseach to list the twenty countries which Ireland received the least imports from by value in 2024; the amounts imported in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35915/25]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (1 Jul 2025)
Carol Nolan: 388. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that a school (details supplied) is a recipient of all supports outlined in the Education Plan 2025 and, in particular, supports offered through the new education therapy service, which will see therapists working in special schools in the next school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35932/25]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (1 Jul 2025)
Carol Nolan: 582. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the conditions which currently apply for an application for Irish citizenship; his views on whether these conditions are currently too lax and need to be tightened; if individuals who are granted asylum status receive any preferential treatment or fast track in relation to citizenship applications; and if he will make a...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (1 Jul 2025)
Carol Nolan: 583. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will support the formation of a permanent stakeholders’ forum for licensed firearms holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35927/25]
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Departmental Projects (1 Jul 2025)
Carol Nolan: 629. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 1205 and 1206 of 22 January 2025, the status of the jointly commissioned literature review; if the research company has submitted its report for consideration as anticipated (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35250/25]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (25 Jun 2025)
Carol Nolan: 75. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address concerns raised by a school (details supplied) with respect to caretaker costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34670/25]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (25 Jun 2025)
Carol Nolan: 76. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address concerns raised by a school (details supplied) with respect to SET hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34671/25]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (25 Jun 2025)
Carol Nolan: 77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when SNA allocations for school year 2025-2026 will be announced, given that primary schools still have not been given their allocations.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34672/25]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (25 Jun 2025)
Carol Nolan: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on proposals to provide new accommodation for a school in County Offaly (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34804/25]
- Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: School Management (24 Jun 2025)
Carol Nolan: I welcome the improvements the Minister of State has just listed, but in order to tackle the current bureaucratic nightmare, there are decisive solutions that could be taken. For example, there is a pilot of the small schools scheme. I completely welcome that. That is certainly one solution. If that were to be rolled out nationally where schools form clusters and support one another with...
- Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: School Management (24 Jun 2025)
Carol Nolan: As we approach the end of the school year in many primary schools, I acknowledge the hard work of many school principals and teachers but I also highlight an issue, the overloading of principals, particularly teaching principals. I met with many school principals in my own county of Offaly and they have told me that their workload is excessive, that it is continues to be extremely...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rail Network (24 Jun 2025)
Carol Nolan: I thank the Minister of State for his response. It is certainly positive that there is a review and analysis of our infrastructure, our rail infrastructure in particular. However, I hope there would be a commitment given to the people of Offaly, especially the people of Clara who want to see further development in the town, on capital funding for a second platform. I hope also that the...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rail Network (24 Jun 2025)
Carol Nolan: 92. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of the funding provided by his Department to improve the rail network and train connectivity in County Offaly in 2023, 2024 and 2025 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33880/25]
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rail Network (24 Jun 2025)
Carol Nolan: I thank the Minister of State for taking this question. I am asking him provide details of the funding provided by the Department to improve the rail network and train connectivity in County Offaly in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025. I do so because I am constantly being contacted by constituents who are very anxious to see improvements to our rail and connectivity in Offaly, particularly in...