Results 301-320 of 2,988 for speaker:James O'Connor

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Digital Hubs (3 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: I ask the Tánaiste and Ministers of State about the potential for a remote working hub or digital working hub in the town of Youghal in the constituency of Cork East. Youghal is a large town, which has struggled for many years to attract employment and industry. The Government should consider this location for a remote working hub.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Digital Hubs (3 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for his response and look forward to meeting him later today in the chamber of commerce in Youghal to discuss this issue. Is that funding sufficient in the post-Covid era? My position is that it is probably not. It is something Government should give a greater priority to. To the full suite of Ministers and the Tánaiste present, I say that their...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Digital Hubs (3 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, for his co-operation and above all for his interest. It is great that he will be meeting representatives from the town's enterprise and business sectors. I will put this in context. Youghal is a town that suffered greatly from the loss of manufacturing jobs towards the start of the Celtic tiger, unfortunately. There were 4,000 people working...

Mental Health During and Post Covid-19: Statements (3 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for being here to have a conversation with us on the issue of mental health. I have said it many times before but, as the youngest member of the Oireachtas, I will say this is obviously a very important issue to many younger people across society. First, I commend the Minister of State on the work she is doing on her own portfolio. It has not been easy to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 155. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the plans in place to expand Garda youth diversion projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29975/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 178. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in the Midleton and Fermoy districts at the end of April 2021; the way this compares to the end of April 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29976/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)

James O'Connor: I will begin by confirming that I am within the Leinster House complex. I thank the witnesses for attending and for providing us with an important opportunity to discuss the issues facing cabin crew and others working in aviation. I have been very clear about my position on these issues and on what we need to do. Very important decisions will be made when the Cabinet meets this Friday....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (15 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 99. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding making the save and spend scheme more dynamic to enable a greater level of take-up in order to stimulate the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31630/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (15 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 184. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the National Broadband Ireland broadband hub (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30816/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 280. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts Ireland is making to ensure that member states adopt a uniform approach of accepting a negative PCR test result 72 hours before arrival and 48 hours in the case of rapid antigen tests for inbound EU travel under the digital green certificate system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31735/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (15 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 535. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the increased application to the sports capital grant scheme will be considered in the allocation of such funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31636/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (15 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 536. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way the increased application to the sports capital grant scheme will be considered in the selection of projects; if a large project will receive a minimal amount; if a few projects will receive the necessary funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31637/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 673. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts his Department is making to ensure that member states adopt a uniform approach of accepting a negative PCR test result 72 hours before arrival and 48 hours in the case of rapid antigen tests for inbound EU travel under the digital green certificate system and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31736/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 678. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on Ireland’s engagement and role in the US administration formed expert working groups with Canada, Mexico, the European Union and the United Kingdom to determine the best way to safely restart travel (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31915/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (15 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 722. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will reinstate the school library grant to primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30831/21]

Common Agricultural Policy: Statements (16 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: Yes. Deputy Cathal Crowe is unable to attend the debate as he is at a meeting of the transport committee to discuss aviation. I am glad to have an opportunity to talk about some of the very significant changes that are coming down the line in terms of the CAP. I speak as somebody from a community that has greatly benefited from the current CAP. We must acknowledge that Ireland is a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (15 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 796. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress regarding the development of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31590/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (15 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 801. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the proposed tender for a campus (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31641/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (17 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 7. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the infrastructure projects of the Killeagh and Castlemartyr bypasses and the Cobh access road under the review of the national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32133/21]