Results 221-240 of 291 for speaker:Noel McCarthy

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (8 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 1699. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of full-time staff employed by the Judicial Appointments Commission; the breakdown of staff positions within the Commission; the number of contractors or advisors employed by the Commission in 2024 and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47134/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Projects (8 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 2643. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 127 of 13 May 2025, to provide an update on the progress of a building project (details supplied); when she expects the building to be operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47135/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 2644. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the plans to increase the number of senior physiotherapists nationwide; the engagement her Department has had to date with a body (details supplied) on its call for the direct employment of senior physiotherapists, as outlined in its business case for inclusion in the 2026 National Service Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (8 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 2651. To ask the Minister for Health whether versatis plasters for the purpose of providing pain relief for those undergoing cancer treatment will be considered for inclusion in the drugs payment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47270/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (18 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 13. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount of funding allocated for the development of Defence Forces infrastructure in each of the past five years, the number of projects completed in that period, the number under way and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49093/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (18 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I acknowledge the important work of Defence Forces personnel. I have seen it at first hand with family members directly involved. I firmly believe that Defence Forces infrastructure and equipment must be of a modern standard to meet their operational capabilities and defence responsibilities. I therefore welcome the revised national development plan allocation to upgrade and modernise...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (18 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I thank the Minister for his very positive response. I welcome the news about Haulbowline and Collins Barracks. It is very positive news. Could the Tánaiste give me an update on the Department's development of a national maritime security strategy? Approval has also been given for Defence Forces participating in the EU's common information sharing environment. Could the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Wind Energy Generation (18 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 91. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the proposed timeline for auctions for the delivery of the three other sites identified in the designated maritime area plan, which are not included in the Tonn Nua offshore wind auction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49265/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Wind Energy Generation (18 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I appreciate the efforts that are being made by his Department to progress the south coast DMAP options. I welcome the fact that the first offshore wind option for Tonn Nua areas is expected to begin shortly, with the contracts to be awarded before the end of the year. This is significant progress since the south coast DMAP was first approved...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Wind Energy Generation (18 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: Will the Minister of State provide further information on the exact board of the implementation programme body, IPB? I understand that the IPB is set up to oversee the south coast DMAP but what is the exact make-up of the group and how often have they met to date? I believe the IPB is supported in its work by a marine ecosystems group and other working groups, which will develop an...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Wind Energy Generation (18 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I appreciate that.

Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (18 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I appreciate that this issue has very much been in the media over the past month, but I wish to raise the very serious matter of the recent pollution incident on the River Blackwater. It passes through the town of Fermoy, which I live in and represent. As the Tánaiste will be aware, the Blackwater is one of the largest rivers in Ireland. It covers a major part of County Cork and five...

Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (18 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I thank the Tánaiste for his response. I appreciate efforts are being made to establish the exact details of this incident. However, I ask that all Government agencies and stakeholders he referred to work to the very best of their ability to ensure a full investigation is conducted. Appropriate action to remediate the current issues and measures to prevent further instances of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Media Sector (17 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 596. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures being taken by his Department to further support local and community radio stations; if his Department is considering an increase in the budget of the Media Fund to support such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47713/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (17 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 719. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 257 of 3 July 2025, to provide details of the seven projects approved for funding under measure A8 of the Multi-Annual Rural Water Programme; the number of premises to be addressed under each of the seven projects; the number of full pilot projects completed to date; if any further...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Childcare Services (17 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 1029. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures being taken by her Department to increase the provision of childcare services in east Cork given the current high demand for places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48013/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (18 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 50. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the level of specialist technician recruitment to the Naval Service over the past three years; the positions filled in that period; if he satisfied that there is currently an adequate number of technicians to ensure the proper functioning of the naval fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49092/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Engagement with UNRWA Deputy Director John Whyte (23 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I have one more question. We talked about schools and education earlier. Are schools still operating and how many have been damaged?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Engagement with UNRWA Deputy Director John Whyte (23 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I compliment UNWRA on the online provision. At least there is some sort of education being provided to children. It is good that those who are looking for an education are getting some sort of service.