Results 201-220 of 291 for speaker:Noel McCarthy

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: Will the Minister provide an update on flood protection measures currently being undertaken at Rathcormac, Mogeely, Killeagh, Castlemartyr and Midleton in east Cork?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I thank the Minister of State. At this time of year, we tend to see less rain, however, this does not stop those in Cork East whose property was damaged by flood water from worrying. I acknowledge considerable flood prevention works have been undertaken across Cork East but concerns will always remain until full flood protection measures are introduced. Lack of insurance cover further...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I must also acknowledge that. I thank the Minister of the State and the Minister, Deputy Chambers, for their support. With reference to Rathcormack, Mogeely, Killeagh and Castlemartyr, they have been in tranche II the catchment flood risk assessment and management, CFRAM, programme for a long period. I welcome the Minister of State's response in that regard. For these villages,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (17 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 35. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide an update on flood protection measures currently being undertaken in Rathcormac, Killeagh, Mogeely, Castlemartyr and Midleton in east Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39572/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (17 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 53. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 25 of 9 July 2025, if his Department will liaise directly with Cork County Council to consider re-opening the retrospective element of the Midleton and east Cork individual property protection (IPP) scheme to applicants who are seeking the installation of higher barriers for the protection of their...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Sports Facilities (17 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 138. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 205 of 1 October 2024, if it is still the intention of her Department to make a green area available for use as a playing field by local schools; if so, to provide an update on the progress made within her Department in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39996/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (15 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 115. To ask the Minister for Finance if a review of entrepreneur relief under the capital gains tax code is being considered, particularly in regard to the €1 million lifetime limit and its competitiveness relative to international norms (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39409/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (15 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 518. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a climate action summer works scheme application for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39696/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I thank Mr. O'Brien for coming in today. My questions will be on business and trade impacts. I think Mr. O'Brien might have answered some of them directly already. I will try not to be repetitive, but if he can help out I would appreciate it. What specific Irish business interest does IBEC believe would be directly impacted by the occupied territories Bill? Could Mr. O'Brien provide some...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: There are huge concerns within those companies about the Bill being passed based on those factors.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: Does Mr. O'Brien believe any existing or potential Irish exports would be jeopardised by compliance with international humanitarian law in trade policy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: How does IBEC assess the reputational risk to Irish companies of being linked directly or indirectly to settlements in occupied territories which are widely considered illegal under international law?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: IBEC has got no feedback on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: Does IBEC believe Ireland should refrain from enacting legislation in areas where it would lead the EU, even where such legislation is grounded in international law?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: If it was an EU law?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 1028. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which demand is currently assessed for the planning of special education provision; if her Department is considering a review of the current assessment method given that data suggests a higher autism and spectrum disability prevalence than what is currently being forecasted for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47187/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (8 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 1096. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide an update on the assessment of the basic income for the arts pilot research scheme, as outlined in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47262/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: School Meals Programme (8 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 1418. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to provide an update on the operation of the hot school meals programme; if unspent funding allocated for the provision of this programme in a school will be re-allocated to the school to match the forecasted allocation for the interim period where there is a delay in implementing the service; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Tax Credits (8 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 1420. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he is considering any changes to the current averaging system of Class S PRSI contributions towards the determination of a contributory pension rate; if there is a possibility of early student and summer holiday employment being disregarded in the calculation of the rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter....