Results 2,281-2,300 of 2,476 for speaker:Malcolm Byrne

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Feb 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 147. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his approach to the use of artificial intelligence by the Defence Forces and its use generally in international conflicts. [6889/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Film Industry (20 Feb 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 170. To ask the Minister for Finance for an update on incentives for unscripted production in the film and television industry. [6919/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (20 Feb 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 344. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the abandoned healthcare building in Camolin, County Wexford. [6920/25]

Third Anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine: Statements (26 Feb 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: Hear, hear.

Third Anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine: Statements (26 Feb 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I propose to share time with my colleague Deputy Devlin. I will take six minutes and he will take four. I welcome H.E. Larysa Gerasko. She has shown incredible friendship to many Members of these Houses and to the people of Ireland. I also welcome the visitors from Ukrainian communities all over Ireland who are in the Public Gallery. We need to acknowledge the contribution that so many...

The Future of Healthcare for Longer, Healthier Lives: Statements (26 Feb 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I congratulate the Minister on her new role and I wish her the best. I join with colleagues in marking rare diseases day this week. My colleague, Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan, has done a lot of work in this area. The Minister was able to meet some of the groups and I hope she will co-operate with those who are advocating on the issue of rare diseases. This debate is on the future of...

Housing Commission Report: Statements (27 Feb 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I congratulate the Minister of State and wish him well in his new role. As colleagues have said, the real challenge relates to delivery and ensuring we have homes for all those who live here, which is the biggest challenge facing the Government. Following on from what my party colleague Deputy McAuliffe talked about, I will talk about delivery, especially in the context of the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tax Code (27 Feb 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, for taking this question on behalf of the Government. We had a useful debate on the future of healthcare yesterday. He will be aware of that. The Minister, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, spoke about the success in Ireland where we now have a life expectancy of 82.6 years. As she rightly pointed out, our aim is not just to live longer but also to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tax Code (27 Feb 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I welcome that we will see details when the annual tax strategy group process develops over the summer. I ask the Minister of State to input into this process given he has responsibility for older people. That was a little bit of a standard Department of Finance answer in that the officials are obviously concerned about potential loss of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (25 Feb 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 223. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for an update on Ireland's implementation of Directive 2022/2555, known as Network and Information Systems 2; if he will outline the legal framework for cybersecurity in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8132/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (25 Feb 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 365. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reasons as to the low number of IDA site visits to Counties Wicklow and Wexford over the three-year period of 2022-2024; what strategies are in place to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7569/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (25 Feb 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 366. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans for the State to support companies that are scaling up where they do not qualify for assistance from local enterprise offices nor meet the criteria currently for Enterprise Ireland assistance. [7570/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (27 Feb 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 59. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on her Department's report "School Transport 2030"; the number of pilot bus schemes now in operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8131/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Schemes (27 Feb 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 210. To ask the Minister for Finance for an update on Ireland's preparedness for the introduction of the digital euro; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8740/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (27 Feb 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 229. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number and categories of schools, at both primary and second level, identified by her Department as requiring emergency works; the criteria used to determine funding allocations in that regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6359/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (27 Feb 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 272. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of planners employed by each local authority on 1 February 2025. [8741/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (4 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: Specifically on wellness, we have reached a life expectancy of 83 years in this country which is very welcome. However, the numbers of those aged between 65 and 84 years will increase by 65% over the next two decades and those aged 85 and over will double. That means we will have an older population and it is important they stay well and active. Will the Taoiseach indicate his support, as...

Policing and Community Safety: Statements (4 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I congratulate the Minister on his appointment and wish him well in his role. I have no doubt he will be an innovative Minister. The importance of this issue is highlighted by the fact virtually every Fianna Fáil backbencher is looking to avail of the very small amounts of speaking time accorded to back bench Deputies to partake in this debate. I welcome the Minister's clear statement...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (4 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 98. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of plans to upgrade the Dublin to Rosslare rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9272/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (4 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I wish the Minister of State well in his role and welcome his commitment to investment in rail transport. I ask about the Dublin to Rosslare rail line specifically, in which there has been a lack of investment. If we are talking about providing a realistic alternative for rail users, there must be real investment in this railway line. In light of the Minister's previous comments about...