Results 181-200 of 321 for speaker:Peter Cleere

Written Answers — Department of Health: State Properties (27 Mar 2025)

Peter Cleere: 403. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacant and or derelict buildings in the ownership of, or leased by, her Department, by the HSE or by other agencies reporting to her Department in Carlow and Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14832/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Supports (2 Apr 2025)

Peter Cleere: As a proud rural TD representing the constituency of Carlow-Kilkenny, I am acutely aware that there are many stresses for farmers a lot of which are outside their control. As a result, farmers are considered a group at risk of developing mental health issues. With the pressures of farming increasing, one in four farmers faces burnout. These are all over my constituency of Carlow-Kilkenny...

Diverting Young People from Criminal Activity: Statements (2 Apr 2025)

Peter Cleere: I welcome these statements today on youth diversion. As we know, the programme for Government commits us to investing strongly in preventive measures, including youth justice programmes, while strengthening our laws. We have to commit, and I am committed, to building stronger, safer communities in my constituency, namely Carlow–Kilkenny, and nationally. Diverting vulnerable children...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (3 Apr 2025)

Peter Cleere: I wish to briefly raise the issue of the Graiguenamanagh flood relief scheme. It is my own town. In 2016, there was a devastating flood event which wreaked havoc and mayhem on many families and businesses in Graiguenamanagh. Funding was approved by the Minister of State in his previous term as Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW which was much welcomed and received. In March...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (3 Apr 2025)

Peter Cleere: 107. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update on the refurbishment works scheduled to be carried out at Kilkenny Castle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15973/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (3 Apr 2025)

Peter Cleere: I congratulate the Ministers of State on their new roles. I have not had the opportunity to formally congratulate them previously. I am seeking an update on the refurbishment works that are scheduled to be carried out at Kilkenny Castle.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (3 Apr 2025)

Peter Cleere: I welcome the significant investment in Kilkenny Castle in recent years. I look forward to continued investment being made in the years ahead. Kilkenny Castle is a jewel in the crown of the south east. Visitor numbers are absolutely through the roof every year. The castle is a fantastic asset on our doorstep and is worth a huge amount to the local economy. The Minister and Ministers of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (3 Apr 2025)

Peter Cleere: If people want to cycle, they can do so. That is not a problem. In Kilkenny, we are proud of our heritage, history and culture. The continued investment in Kilkenny Castle is most welcome. As stated, over the course of the summer, I would love to welcome the Minister and the Ministers of State to Kilkenny city. We will take a tour of the castle. They will be able to explore everything...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (1 Apr 2025)

Peter Cleere: 141. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report the exchange of views with the Belarusian opposition leader that took place at the EU General Affairs Council meeting which he attended in Brussels on 18 March 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15342/25]

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

Peter Cleere: 175. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report the discussion on EU-UK relations that took place at the EU General Affairs Council meeting which he attended in Brussels on 18 March 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15341/25]

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

Peter Cleere: 255. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the cost to both Kilkenny County Council and Carlow County Council for the collection and management of illegal dumping in each year from 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15303/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (1 Apr 2025)

Peter Cleere: 294. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional funding will be provided to assist people upgrading roads through the CIS scheme in Carlow and Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15308/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Correspondence (1 Apr 2025)

Peter Cleere: 361. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will address matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15646/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (1 Apr 2025)

Peter Cleere: 384. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on emergency works applications for a school (details supplied). [15108/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (1 Apr 2025)

Peter Cleere: 389. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken to give school secretaries access to the public service pension schemes and other leave schemes, in view of the fact that teachers and special needs assistants are in receipt of these schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15140/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (1 Apr 2025)

Peter Cleere: 475. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of housing adaptation grants, mobility grants and housing for older people grants approved and drawn down by Kilkenny County Council in 2021 to date in 2025 and regarding volume and value, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15324/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (1 Apr 2025)

Peter Cleere: 476. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of housing adaptation grants, mobility grants and housing for older people grants that have been approved and drawn down by Carlow County Council in 2021 to date, broken down regarding volume and value, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15325/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (1 Apr 2025)

Peter Cleere: 459. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if plans are in place to review the current tenant purchase scheme and reduce the period of time tenants are required to be in receipt of social housing support to be considered eligible under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15129/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (1 Apr 2025)

Peter Cleere: 477. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the way in which a young family in County Kilkenny (details supplied) can be included in the Mica redress scheme; the way in which families not living in the areas included in the Mica redress scheme can be included if needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15359/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Local Community Safety Partnerships (1 Apr 2025)

Peter Cleere: 546. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of local community safety partnerships in both Kilkenny and Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15309/25]