Results 241-260 of 283 for speaker:Louis O'Hara

Presidential Voting Rights: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: The office of President is one of great symbolism and standing and our President is the representative of all the Irish people on the international stage. The Good Friday Agreement recognises the birthright of the people of the North of Ireland to identify themselves and be accepted as Irish, British or both, while the Irish diaspora around the world were and continue to be a driving force...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: I bring to the Tánaiste's attention proposals for the development of Portumna Forest Park in County Galway being led by Coillte. This is a natural and public resource for the local community. The Protect Portumna Forest Park Community Group has carried out an extensive survey in the local community. The results show clear opposition to the idea of building tourist accommodation in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (25 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 203. To ask the Minister for Health if akynzeo will be made available under the medical card scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34755/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (24 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 127. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the reopening of the western rail corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34005/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (24 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 164. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has engaged with public transport operators in relation to these operators charging booking fees for some free travel pass holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34004/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 250. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a driving test can be expedited for a person (details supplied). [33697/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (24 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 348. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform whether the new walls constructed at Athenry Castle were designed by professional architects; the reason the walls were constructed; the cost of constructing the walls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34342/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 376. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for a reader and scribe for the Junior Certificate examinations was made by a school for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33519/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (24 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 431. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school’s (details supplied) SNA allocation will be reviewed; if the school’s appeal against the allocation will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34186/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (24 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 473. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the actions he intends to take to ensure the viability of the post office network, especially post offices operating in rural areas; if he has engaged with the Irish Postmasters' Union on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33871/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (26 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 28. To ask the Minister for Health the steps she is taking to accelerate delivery of a new primary care centre in Portumna, County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34125/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (26 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 117. To ask the Minister for Health the efforts she is making to secure compensation for former patients of an orthodontist (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34124/25]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Management (26 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 195. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he is aware of bin collection companies not providing brown bin collection services in certain parts of the country despite being mandated to under the Household Food Waste and Bio-waste Regulations 2023 from January 2024 (details supplied); the actions his Department is undertaking to compel bin collection companies...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Schemes (26 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 222. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she has engaged with an organisation (details supplied) regarding the treatment of abuse survivors and the need for a redress scheme for survivors of abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35122/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (26 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 280. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to examine the case of a person (details supplied) requiring assistance with a citizenship application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35003/25]

Select Committee on Transport: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (25 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: The Minister mentioned the western rail corridor. When we look at what I regard as the neglect of the west of Ireland, the western rail corridor stands out because it is a critical infrastructural project that has been put on the long finger by successive Governments. The rail review recommended its reopening in the short term. It needs to happen. Taking cars off the road and reducing...

Select Committee on Transport: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (25 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: I will come to that.

Select Committee on Transport: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (25 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: Are we talking about a decision later this year on the projects included in the rail review?

Select Committee on Transport: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (25 Jun 2025)

Louis O'Hara: What are the Minister's views on the Claremorris to Collooney section and whether that project is viable in the medium term? His officials were before the committee last week and were not very keen on it. What are his views on it?