Results 201-220 of 225 for speaker:Cathy Bennett

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Projects (8 May 2025)

Cathy Bennett: 460. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of IT projects within his Department, or bodies under its aegis, which have been allocated funds in excess of €1 million in the years 2020 to date; the purpose of any projects; the initial estimate to complete for such projects; the total amount expended to date; the total estimated cost to complete; the estimated...

Power of Higher Education, Research and Skills as Economic Enablers in a Changing World: Statements (13 May 2025)

Cathy Bennett: It is right and positive that we debate the power of higher education. It is simply a shame that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael consistently see it as a soft touch, something to be cut. If there are any consistent trends to Government's approach to higher education, they are inconsistency, pretence and speaking out of both sides of their mouths. In recent weeks in this House, we have...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (14 May 2025)

Cathy Bennett: The people of Monaghan deserve adequate health services, the same as anybody else in the State. We are fortunate to have a hospital in Monaghan, given closures in other communities across the State under previous Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil Governments. We are fortunate to have incredible, hard-working staff in our local hospital, staff who provide among the highest standards of care,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (14 May 2025)

Cathy Bennett: I thank the Minister of State. It is disappointing to see that the Minister is not here today. I would love to see these issues raised with her. I am leaving it with the Minister of State and the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach to ensure these issues are raised with the Minister. To be clear, the substantial investment the Minister of State talked about is not enough. The minor injuries...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (14 May 2025)

Cathy Bennett: With the leniency of the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach, I also ask that the Minister look to plan GPs in the towns of Cavan and Monaghan. People are struggling to get GP access. Will she look into that also?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (14 May 2025)

Cathy Bennett: I reiterate we are here to work with the Minister of State and provide solutions.

Driving Test Wait Times: Statements (14 May 2025)

Cathy Bennett: In February this year, I addressed the House during a debate on a Sinn Féin Private Members' motion in relation to the driving test backlog. We outlined our proposal to address the backlog, not for the first time. I ask the Department to redouble its efforts regarding the recognition or exchange of international driving licences. This would decrease the number waiting, whether it be...

Driving Test Wait Times: Statements (14 May 2025)

Cathy Bennett: To conclude, I ask the Minister to please hire more testers, create more test centres and allow the exchange of international driving licences.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (15 May 2025)

Cathy Bennett: I am trying to give myself a briefing on everything that is in here. This section relates to hospitals and health bodies. Are they solely funded by Government or are some of these organisations self-financing? Are they all getting money from central government? Is all that funding under the auspices of the HSE? Does the HSE have a general income and expenditure sheet and do they all come...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (15 May 2025)

Cathy Bennett: One that stood out to me was the Medical Council. I am trying to see which number that was again.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (15 May 2025)

Cathy Bennett: Yes. The turnover is €22 million. Mr. McCarthy is saying that came mostly through registration of doctors.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (15 May 2025)

Cathy Bennett: Can we get details of income and expenditure from the Department of Health and what bodies it gives money to?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (15 May 2025)

Cathy Bennett: I am going to table a parliamentary question about all the entities the Department of Health funds. I will do that myself. It would be interesting to see how much money is involved.

Common Agricultural Policy and Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan: Statements (15 May 2025)

Cathy Bennett: The Common Agricultural Policy has unfortunately been viewed as a soft touch by successive European Commissions when they wish to divert funds elsewhere. This is not to say any given projects are unworthy but they have been funded by taking money out of the pockets of farmers. In real terms, Irish farmers received less under this CAP than its predecessor. I always find it frustrating when...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Agreements (14 May 2025)

Cathy Bennett: 4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his engagement with his Cabinet colleagues regarding the EU Mercosur trade agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24886/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (14 May 2025)

Cathy Bennett: 113. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount allocated to and expended by Monaghan County Council for the tenant-in-situ scheme, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24880/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (14 May 2025)

Cathy Bennett: 114. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of people on the housing waiting list; the number of those in receipt of social housing supports, by category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24881/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (14 May 2025)

Cathy Bennett: 157. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount allocated and expended in relation to ash dieback, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24862/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (14 May 2025)

Cathy Bennett: 158. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers participating in ACRES in County Monaghan; the number who have been paid; the total amount paid; the average amount paid; the number whose payment has been delayed; the total and average amount by which payments have been delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24882/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Usage (14 May 2025)

Cathy Bennett: 159. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he expects the nitrates derogation will be renewed; by which time it will be renewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24883/25]