Results 4,261-4,280 of 4,504 for speaker:Joe Carey

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Community Welfare Services (29 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: Will the Deputy put a question?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Code (29 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: The Deputy will have to introduce hurling to County Monaghan first.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Code (29 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: I will not repeat it.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (29 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: 128. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the new over 70s fuel allowance scheme will open for applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58838/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (29 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: I too warmly welcome this reform. It is expansionary. The Minister is to be commended for replicating what was done with the medical card for those aged over 70. The Minister might have the figures for County Clare, which I would be interested in seeing. I have received a lot of queries about the scheme. Some people may qualify for it. Does the Department have any plans to inform the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (29 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: On the form itself, the Minister said she expects it to come out in early December. It is important it is a simple form that is understandable and readable and that it can be turned around quickly. Is there a closing date for the application period or will it remain open? Will individuals be able to apply on an ongoing basis?

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Cost of Living Issues (29 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: 99. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide an update on the various cost-of-living lump sum payments which are being administered by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58839/22]

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: I welcome the Minister. I want to record my thanks to the staff and officials in the Department of Social Protection. They have gone beyond the call of duty in trying to process claims and give payments to the most vulnerable in society, not only throughout the pandemic but now in a cost-of-living crisis. I want to recognise the staff in County Clare and, indeed, throughout the country. ...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (1 Dec 2022)

Joe Carey: 16. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the elements of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2022 that are being reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59142/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (1 Dec 2022)

Joe Carey: 180. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a report on the provision of a new Coast Guard station in Killaloe, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60029/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (1 Dec 2022)

Joe Carey: 247. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new secondary school in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59925/22]

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

Joe Carey: I welcome the Bill. It has been a long time in drafting. I commend the Minister of State and his officials on their work on the Bill. I also give due credit to the Minister of State's predecessor, Deputy Stanton, for his work. This sector has seen many dramatic changes since the Betting Act 1931 and the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956. Most people would consider the greatest such change...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: I will be very brief. It is about an issue pertaining to my constituency in Clare. It is about a bus stop in Manus, which is a rural destination outside the village of Clarecastle. I have written to Ms Graham about it. I had been in touch with Stephen Kent, the CEO of Bus Éireann. This particular stop had been in place for at least 50 years to the best of my knowledge. I have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: I thank Ms Graham.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: I welcome the men from the men's shed and Councillor Murphy. An issue that he will be concerned about is Shannon Airport. I welcome the Minister of State's intention to review the regional airports programme. For the first time this year, Shannon received €4.3 million in April. It has made good use of that money. It invested in three new air bridges and a new security system,...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: Is the Minister of State in favour of increasing it to 3 million?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: On timelines, we are looking at the first quarter for consultation. When might there be a decision?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: Those were fair comments. There was a commitment to review national aviation policy. It has been put off in the past two years. Will it happen at all?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: When?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: Absolutely, but the two are intertwined.