Results 5,581-5,600 of 7,126 for speaker:Alan Farrell

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Recreation Policy (27 Oct 2022)

Alan Farrell: 134. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the efforts that her Department is making in Coillte owned forest parks across the country; her views on the tourism and economic benefits from developing these amenities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53388/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: COP27: Discussion (25 Oct 2022)

Alan Farrell: I thank Mr. McLoughlin for his contribution. I have two questions, which are somewhat interrelated. There was a discussion in the prior session about the energy charter treaty. My question relates to the implications that has or may have in Ireland. To the best of my knowledge, there are not any projects operating in Ireland that would be impacted by the energy charter treaty as we have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: COP27: Discussion (25 Oct 2022)

Alan Farrell: That would be very helpful.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: COP27: Discussion (25 Oct 2022)

Alan Farrell: I appreciate that this is not Mr. McLoughlin's specific area in the Department but some discussions have been had today around the energy charter treaty and its potential application in Ireland. I picked up on a number of questions asked by Senator Boylan and Deputy Whitmore in the earlier session. It would be helpful to have a departmental response to those issues, because this arises from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: COP27: Discussion (25 Oct 2022)

Alan Farrell: Mr. McLoughlin mentioned that some meetings have taken place. Are there matters arising from them that would be helpful for the committee? Perhaps we could get a brief on that for future consideration. I do not expect Mr. McLoughlin to speak for the Minister but when present in Sharm el-Sheikh, is it the intention of the Irish delegation to push that particular agenda?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Nov 2022)

Alan Farrell: The announcement of redundancies in the tech sector is a cause for concern. I refer, for example, to the announcement on Thursday that half of Twitter’s Irish staff were being summarily dismissed via email. It has rightly been highlighted that a hard-fought right of workers - the requirement for an employer to notify the Government of such actions - has not been adhered to. I am...

Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (8 Nov 2022)

Alan Farrell: I welcome the opportunity to discuss this Bill, which will support small- and medium-sized businesses that are the backbone of our economy. It is vital that we protect these enterprises that are faced with factors impacting on their ability to do business, especially when these particular factors are broadly outside their control. The Bill will introduce a €1.2 billion State-backed...

Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (10 Nov 2022)

Alan Farrell: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle is running a tight ship today because things are flying ahead of schedule. This is landmark legislation that will strengthen our law when combatting hate crimes in Ireland. I commend the Minister and the Department on delivering on this key commitment in the programme for Government. Considerable work has gone into the Bill, which is a significant step forward....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (17 Nov 2022)

Alan Farrell: 71. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will detail the implementation of schemes to reduce childcare costs by 25%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56986/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Measures (17 Nov 2022)

Alan Farrell: 19. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views that more legislation needs to be implemented to protect an independent media sector in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56989/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Gender Equality (17 Nov 2022)

Alan Farrell: 103. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will report on advancements to date with regard to mandatory returns under gender pay gap legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56987/22]

Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Nov 2022)

Alan Farrell: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on the Bill. I echo the words of Deputy Ó Cathasaigh. The budget is fair and equitable and has shown that the Government is acutely aware of the pressures this cost-of-living crisis has placed on people. The rising cost of living is ever prevalent, but there is recognition of that through the movement on social welfare rates, for example. It is...

Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Nov 2022)

Alan Farrell: The Deputy should stick to the script.

Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Nov 2022)

Alan Farrell: Stick to the script.

Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Nov 2022)

Alan Farrell: Stick to the script.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (23 Nov 2022)

Alan Farrell: 18. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the British Prime Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57460/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (23 Nov 2022)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Taoiseach for his response. There are few occasions when most, if not all, of the House is in agreement with policies that we have been pursuing for the past number of years, particularly on Brexit. Our bilateral relationship with the UK is of paramount importance to us. I appreciate that the Taoiseach's discussions with the new Prime Minister are probably at an initial stage,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (15 Nov 2022)

Alan Farrell: 120. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the implementation of Project Ireland 2040; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56475/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (23 Nov 2022)

Alan Farrell: 65. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of his engagements with TTI with regard to tolls on national roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58332/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Substance Misuse (23 Nov 2022)

Alan Farrell: 154. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of road traffic accidents that involved a banned substance in each of the years 2017 to 2021 and to date in 2022 in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58327/22]