Results 441-460 of 532 for speaker:Eoghan Kenny

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

Eoghan Kenny: 531. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government whether his Department has investigated the possibility of putting the Revenue Commissioners in charge of the collection of derelict and vacant site levies, given the poor rate of collection by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34121/25]

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

Eoghan Kenny: 532. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will commit to the recommended expedited delivery of a new fire station in Ballincollig; if his Department will carry out an immediate assessment into reopening the Ballincollig fire station on an interim basis considering the ongoing lack of full fire service coverage on the western side of Cork city and recognising...

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

Eoghan Kenny: 533. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on the publication of the rural housing guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34158/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Departmental Projects (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 725. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the status of the baby bundle project that was trialled in 2023; the amount of families that benefited; the net cost of the scheme to date, in tabular form; if it is intended to proceed with a pilot expansion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34120/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 831. To ask the Minister for Health the number of people availing of ozempic under long term illness payments, by county, in tabular form; the cost, per county, for 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34119/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 835. To ask the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will be provided with HSE nappy provision given the fact he has extremely complex needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34156/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 836. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the business case presented to her for an integrated services hub for Cork provided by Cork City Council, HSE and Mercy Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34157/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nicotine Products (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 837. To ask the Minister for Health if she has had regard to the matter of banning of single-use lithium battery-based nicotine delivery products; if she is aware of the fire risk, as well as public health risk posed by such products; if her officials have had regard to Parliamentary Question No. 12 of 21 May 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34159/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 838. To ask the Minister for Health to provide details on the services currently provided for adult patients with epilepsy at Cork University Hospital; the number and grade of staff that are currently attached to this service at this site; the number of current staff vacancies within this service; the number of epilepsy patients currently registered with this service; the number of patients...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 839. To ask the Minister for Health to provide details on the services currently provided for paediatric patients with epilepsy at Cork University Hospital; the number and grade of staff that are currently attached to this service at this site; the number of current staff vacancies within this service; the number of epilepsy patients currently registered with this service; the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 898. To ask the Minister for Health to provide details on the services currently provided for adult patients with epilepsy at a hospital Cork University Hospital; the number and grade of staff that are currently attached to this service at this site; the number of current staff vacancies within this service; the number of epilepsy patients currently registered with this service; the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 934. To ask the Minister for Health to provide details on the services currently provided for paediatric patients with epilepsy at Cork University Hospital; the number and grade of staff that are currently attached to this service at this site; the number of current staff vacancies within this service; the number of epilepsy patients currently registered with this service; the number of...

Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Review of Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: I thank the witnesses. I was privileged to teach in an ETB school and that is something that will remain with me for the rest of my life. I commend the work of the ETBs and of SOLAS as well. The action plan itself is quite beneficial. In the context of the ETBs' challenges and constrained environment, Dr. Collins stated, "SOLAS is actively working with ETBs and [the Department] to...

Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Review of Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: That is absolutely agreed. I know it was mentioned earlier to my colleague Senator Harmon that it is a significant wage that will be made after two years. However, the ultimate barrier has been that two-year period for a long time now. It is quite disappointing. There is an extract from the action plan that mentions wages quite briefly. A few of my questions relate to this. Will the...

Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Review of Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: I have one further question. "Equity and inclusion" is listed as one of the priorities for the future for the ETB and it is recommended to “continue investing in outreach, bursaries, and support services to make apprenticeships accessible to all.” In poor socioeconomic areas, this is quite difficult. I believe Dr. Trant will think the same. Very briefly, what does the ETB...

Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Review of Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: Brilliant.

Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Review of Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: That is extremely positive.

Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Review of Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: That is very positive.

Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Statements (1 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: Most importantly, following the review, these recommendations must be implemented in a timely manner and continue to be reviewed by the Department. I compliment all stakeholders involved in the review, particularly those affected on the front line. I acknowledge the work done by schools, staff, parents and children. When it comes to additional educational needs, a large cohort of...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2023
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (26 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: I welcome the witnesses. I always support the work of An Garda Síochána. I thank Mr. McCarthy for his report and opening statement. My first question is to the Commissioner. He referenced the last visit of President Joe Biden. I understand that a chief superintendent and his wife were accommodated at the Westbury Hotel in Dublin despite the fact that the garda is stationed in...