Results 461-480 of 619 for speaker:John Connolly

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (8 Sep 2025)

John Connolly: 1455. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for the up-to-date waiting times for applications for visiting visas from South Africa; the reason for the delay in processing said applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44513/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (8 Sep 2025)

John Connolly: 1719. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will be made on an appeal to the agriculture appeals office (details supplied); the reason for the delay in considering said appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44512/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (8 Sep 2025)

John Connolly: 2218. To ask the Minister for Health whether she intends to increase the weekly eligibility income threshold in respect of the medical card for persons over 70; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45162/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Courses Accreditation (8 Sep 2025)

John Connolly: 2685. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills whether an application has been received by his Department for recognition of a part-time course (details supplied) for the purposes of SUSI grants, in order to support persons of limited means in progressing on their career paths; if such an application has been received, when will it be considered; and if he will make a statement on the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (17 Sep 2025)

John Connolly: 2. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [46878/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (17 Sep 2025)

John Connolly: 11. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on children and education will next meet. [46876/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (17 Sep 2025)

John Connolly: 1248. To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients currently waiting for a podiatry appointment at CHO2. [48381/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (17 Sep 2025)

John Connolly: 1249. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children currently waiting for an initial CAMHS appointment at north Galway CAMHS, west Galway CAMHS and south Galway CAMHS. [48382/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (18 Sep 2025)

John Connolly: 16. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the total number of members of the Irish Defence Forces currently deployed to the UNIFIL mission; and the number of further deployments of Irish troops that are expected to fulfil the mission prior to the projected conclusion of the mandate in December 2026. [48426/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Security (18 Sep 2025)

John Connolly: 26. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an update on the development of Ireland’s first national maritime security strategy. [48427/25]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Energy Infrastructure (18 Sep 2025)

John Connolly: 109. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on the implementation of the Winter 2025 Grid Resilience Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48428/25]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Funding (18 Sep 2025)

John Connolly: 129. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the supports available within his Department to further develop the Galway warm home hub; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48429/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: Teagasc agus Stádas na Gaeilge sna hInstitiúidí Tríú Leibhéal: Plé (23 Sep 2025)

John Connolly: Gabhaim buíochas leis na finnéithe ar fad as a bheith linn ar maidin. Bhí an agóid luaite ag Róisín Ní Chinnéide. Tugaim mo chomhghairdeas do na finnéithe ar fad as an méid daoine a bhí i láthair agus an tionchar a bhí aige sin sna meáin. Bhí slua mór i láthair. Rinne siad an-jab leis sin. Tá...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Student Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Sep 2025)

John Connolly: I received an email to tell me that my local institution, the ATU, has been rated the number 1 university in Ireland and number 3 in the world for marine pollution research. I congratulate Mr. McGarvey and everyone involved. I share the generally positive commentary engaged in by all members about the impact the sector has had on education, society and life in the country. I wish the...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Apprenticeship Incentivisation Programme: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

John Connolly: I thank Ms Kelly for the presentation, as well as Mr. Joyce and Mr. Stokes for coming in. I have a couple of questions that primarily concern the programme, although one or two may be more general questions. Are there particular trades that are in higher demand among members of the Traveller community in terms of the apprenticeships they would like to undertake? Another question I have...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Apprenticeship Incentivisation Programme: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

John Connolly: Has Ms Kelly seen that challenge stop people from concluding the programme? Has the challenge of discrimination and commentary in the workplace caused anybody who has entered the programme to drop out before they have completed it successfully? Is there a drop-out rate?

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Apprenticeship Incentivisation Programme: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

John Connolly: They successfully complete the programme.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Apprenticeship Incentivisation Programme: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

John Connolly: That is great.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Apprenticeship Incentivisation Programme: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

John Connolly: What is the educational attainment of the participants? Have they completed secondary school?

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Apprenticeship Incentivisation Programme: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

John Connolly: Have the witnesses got evaluations back from employers?