Results 281-300 of 2,081 for speaker:Richard O'Donoghue

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Jan 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: What is the Government going to do about the cartel-like system in the beef industry where the same feeder groups are getting the high prices? At the end of the year when they are audited and do their accounts, they have an average price, but if the company is audited and the beef factories are audited, it will show that the same suppliers all year round are getting the high prices and the...

Brexit (Fishing Industry): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I hope the Minister is not going to sell out the beef sector and the Irish farmers as he has just sold out the fisheries. I have huge concerns over the fact that beef cattle are now averaging €3.75 per kg. This is well below the break-even target figure of €4.50 per kg. I am aware that we are in the middle of a pandemic and many people are working from home. Our farmers are...

Brexit (Fishing Industry): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I cannot hear the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Treatment (Abstractions) Bill 2020 and Electoral Reform Bill 2020: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I will follow on from what Deputy Higgins said about social media and individuals being targeted. On WhatsApp and other applications, users can hide their identity. I was recently targeted on one such application, where a user portrayed themselves as somebody else. They can remove any trace of their identity. As long as they do not use Facebook or a messaging service but instead certain...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (27 Jan 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 143. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of all commercial and private vehicles currently taxed in County Limerick by district, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4074/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (27 Jan 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 461. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her position on predicted grades for the 2021 class of leaving certificate students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4075/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (27 Jan 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 558. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of persons living in direct provision centres to date in 2021; the position on direct provision centres; if inspections are carried out; if so, the regularity with which inspections are carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4072/21]

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (28 Jan 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: Yes, two and half minutes each, and that includes our questions and answers. Early years preschool and afterschool services are currently finding it very difficult. The providers are essential workers who have been asked to keep their premises open to look after children of essential workers and vulnerable children. A 28-page document came out yesterday stating that the services to be...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Jan 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: On many occasions I have brought up the matter of St. Joseph's Foundation, Charleville, which has been looking after children with disabilities since 1968. Deputy O'Donnell's father was a co-founder of St. Joseph's. It provides a service in north Cork and the south Limerick area. With a stroke of a pen it has been decided that the preschool children who have a disability will now be graded...

Covid-19 (Social Protection): Statements (28 Jan 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I am sorry that there is no time for answers.

Covid-19 (Social Protection): Statements (28 Jan 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: For the most part, Covid-related payments in the area of social protection have gone very well for most recipients. I acknowledge the provision of information on this subject, which Deputies were then able to pass on to employers and employees. It was very helpful. However, major difficulties remain for employers and employees. Some employers who have essential works cannot get people...

Response of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to Covid-19: Statements (28 Jan 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I have two and a half minutes and I would like to get an answer on this if I can, please. With regard to the 2021 statutory regulation whereby "housing construction and completion works ongoing on the 8th day of January 2021, where such works are scheduled to be completed by 31st day of January 2021 and will render the home under construction capable of occupation by that date", we have big...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Homelessness: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: Can you hear me?

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (3 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 458. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on funds being made available for the erection of memorials for mother and baby homes. [6017/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Work Placement Programmes (3 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 550. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his position on social protection payments for students who will have to complete course-appointed work placements during the summer months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6001/21]

Covid-19: Motion [Private Members] (10 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I also question the zero Covid-19 strategy by the Labour Party. It will kill the entire domestic economy. In Ireland, SMEs account for 45% of GDP and they employ 70% of the Irish workforce. If we are looking at strategies today, what we should be looking at is the roll-out of the vaccine. If we are to vaccinate the people who are over 70, that means from now until the end of April,...

Covid-19 (Transport and Travel): Statements (10 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I will start by giving two statements. First, I welcome the road in Limerick. It was a wise decision and I commend the Minister on that. The Government has committed to a 7% average reduction in overall greenhouse emissions with a target of zero emissions by 2050. Has the Minister ever driven by car from Limerick to Cork? He may think these are two random statements but believe me,...

Criminal Procedure Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: As a member of the Rural Independent Group, I find it very interesting to talk about this matter. Any Bill that can provide for the introduction of hearings to reduce interruptions to and delays in criminal trials must be welcomed. I am sure we have all served at some time on juries and we must realise the amount of time that can be wasted twiddling one's thumbs waiting for the legalities....

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (10 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 5. To ask the Taoiseach his views on retracting the State apology given after the mother and baby homes report was finalised. [6979/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (10 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 636. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of bench warrants outstanding by county as of 31 December 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6981/21]