Results 1-20 of 139 for speaker:Shane Moynihan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Northern Ireland (15 May 2025)

Shane Moynihan: 154. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the assistance provided by the Government to the Omagh inquiry taking place in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15428/25]

Driving Test Wait Times: Statements (14 May 2025)

Shane Moynihan: As this is my first opportunity to speak, I want to take a moment to mark the sad death of Garda Kevin Flatley and extend my deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues in An Garda Síochána, including those who knew him in O'Dwyer's GAA club in Balbriggan and St. Finian's GAA club in Newcastle. As other Deputies have done, I will begin by acknowledging that waiting...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (14 May 2025)

Shane Moynihan: I thank the Minister of State for that response. I note that Lucan is the largest town in Dublin without access to light rail, so when I talk about this extension, it is not just about transport but about fairness and inclusion. The Minister of State referenced the public transport connectedness that exists across parts of the infrastructure currently. There is a very large public...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (14 May 2025)

Shane Moynihan: One of the most consistent issues raised with me during the general election campaign was the lack of delivery on the long-promised Lucan Luas line. At doorway after doorway, people spoke with frustration, not just about the delay but with a sense that our area, Lucan, is often overlooked when it comes to major transport infrastructure. This is a wider issue across the constituency of...

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

Shane Moynihan: 9. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which his Department supports Dublin local authorities in planning and delivering local road infrastructure beyond direct grants; if there are plans to review this support model to better reflect the scale and complexity of urban transport needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22046/25]

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

Shane Moynihan: 62. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the creation of the new transport security force, including an indicative timeline for its rollout and its projected size; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19848/25]

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

Shane Moynihan: The Tánaiste, as a dad of young children, like me, will appreciate the importance of public health nurses and the community health checks they perform. Could he give the House an update on the progress being made on the priority allocation of the 26.7 WTE community nursing posts that are currently being recruited by the HSE? Is there a timeframe for their being filled? We are aware of...

Final Draft Revised National Planning Framework: Motion (30 Apr 2025)

Shane Moynihan: I am delighted to have this opportunity to speak in support of the revised national planning framework. I welcome the revision. It also acknowledges the changed context of the need to accelerate housing construction. It is important to emphasise the equal importance of infrastructure and all the associated services that need to be delivered. The revised framework represents the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (29 Apr 2025)

Shane Moynihan: 89. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when she expects the planned review of core funding to take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20772/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (29 Apr 2025)

Shane Moynihan: As a dad of three in a constituency that has one of the fastest growing communities in the country, childcare and the services that underpin our childcare system are crucial to many of the working families. My question for the Minister is regarding the planned review of core funding, the timeframe for that to be rolled out, the process that will underpin it and give certainty to a number of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (29 Apr 2025)

Shane Moynihan: I thank the Minister for her response. Without a doubt, I welcome the huge progress that has been made in bringing the costs of childcare back down. It was certainly raised with me by parents throughout the campaign and we are keen to maintain that progress and see it persist throughout the lifetime of this Government and to achieve that aim of a monthly cap of €200 in childcare...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (29 Apr 2025)

Shane Moynihan: I recognise the huge progress that has been made in giving stability to that sector and shoring it up. That public investment is extremely welcome, not only because of the relief it gives working parents, but also ensuring full participation in the labour market for men and women, that they do not have to worry about the cost of childcare. One of the hallmarks of how core funding has been...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (29 Apr 2025)

Shane Moynihan: 100. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures being taken to ensure childcare facilities delivered through housing developments made operational and accessible to providers at viable rates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20771/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Transport Policy (29 Apr 2025)

Shane Moynihan: 361. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport which routes in Dublin will be prioritised for the initial rollout of the transport security force; what criteria will guide that decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18567/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Bus Services (29 Apr 2025)

Shane Moynihan: 377. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for the delivery of the western Dublin orbital route. [18901/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Bus Services (29 Apr 2025)

Shane Moynihan: 389. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on funding for the west Dublin orbital route. [19114/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Bus Services (29 Apr 2025)

Shane Moynihan: 442. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an outline of plans to improve and increase the frequency of bus services in Rathcoole, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19840/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (29 Apr 2025)

Shane Moynihan: 805. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the plans to introduce common enrolment systems to school planning areas in Dublin. [18912/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (29 Apr 2025)

Shane Moynihan: 808. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress on providing a new building for a school (details supplied); and if a reply has been received in relation to the queries raised in response to the Tender Report. [18937/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (29 Apr 2025)

Shane Moynihan: 809. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress on providing a new building for a school (details supplied); if the promised meeting of all stakeholders, to discuss and agree a preferred option which can be further developed and prepared to be submitted for planning permission; and if not, when such a meeting will be scheduled. [18938/25]