Results 41-60 of 127 for speaker:Brian Brennan

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Grant Payments (18 Feb 2025)

Brian Brennan: 441. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government whether he will consider increasing the threshold of the housing aid for older people grant to cover the cost of installation of non-fossil fuel heat sources, further to the changes in the criteria of the grant which prohibit funding of installation fossil fuel boilers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5922/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (18 Feb 2025)

Brian Brennan: 741. To ask the Minister for Health the options available to a private patient who cannot get access to a GP service in their local community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5820/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (19 Feb 2025)

Brian Brennan: 139. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made regarding the qualified adult allowance on a contributory pension for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6656/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (20 Feb 2025)

Brian Brennan: 295. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the up-to-date position on the single application procedure for a combined employment and residence permit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7094/25]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Feb 2025)

Brian Brennan: The programme for Government reiterates the intention to continue the development of greenways and cycle routes across Ireland, which I warmly welcome. Greenways have simply transformed rural communities throughout Ireland. However, I want to flag a concern following a decision by An Bord Pleanála to refuse permission to Blessington greenway due to wildlife and environmental concerns....

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Feb 2025)

Brian Brennan: I would like to re-emphasise how important it is that we have access to our countryside and our greenways.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (25 Feb 2025)

Brian Brennan: 395. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the provision of a new building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7257/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (25 Feb 2025)

Brian Brennan: 574. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to clarify the implementation of the wage subsidy scheme for persons (details supplied), if in these circumstances an application can be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7204/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (25 Feb 2025)

Brian Brennan: 575. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if consideration was given to the qualified adult allowance for a person (details supplied); if this will be reconsidered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7211/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (25 Feb 2025)

Brian Brennan: 985. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he plans to introduce grant funding (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7167/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Policies (27 Feb 2025)

Brian Brennan: 395. To ask the Minister for Health : for clarification on the decision that off-duty paramedics are no longer able to bring their work vehicles home; if this is a permanent decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8793/25]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (4 Mar 2025)

Brian Brennan: I refer to a number of pressing issues relating to capital investment in schools in my constituency both in the provision of new buildings and upgrading of existing buildings. I commend the Department on the continuous roll-out of hot meals and free books. I welcome the commitment in the programme for Government to increased facilities for children with additional needs by establishing...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (4 Mar 2025)

Brian Brennan: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I warmly welcome the word "engagement". That is so important for the key stakeholders, especially the principals of the schools. No doubt these issues are being replicated in many schools. I have to say that the initial response from the Minister and her Department has been very positive and engaging. Simply, joined-up thinking is needed in...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht – Questions on Policy or Legislation (5 Mar 2025)

Brian Brennan: I seek an update on the progress of the Gorey primary care centre which was first proposed in 2010 and is yet again back on the drawing board. Gorey is a thriving and fast-growing town with a population of more than 35,000 when Courtown and Riverchapel are included, but at the moment it is almost impossible to register with the GP or dentist. I welcome the programme for Government which...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (6 Mar 2025)

Brian Brennan: 257. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of the building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10247/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (20 Mar 2025)

Brian Brennan: 351. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the current status of a disability allowance application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13017/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (20 Mar 2025)

Brian Brennan: 352. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to the issuing of the home caring periods for a person (details supplied), if there is adequate contributions for a State pension (contributory) to be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13022/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (20 Mar 2025)

Brian Brennan: 449. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding plans for a building (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13039/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Schemes (4 Mar 2025)

Brian Brennan: 445. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there is any financial assistance available for a homeowner to carry out essential repairs on a protected structure if a built heritage application is unsuccessful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9538/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (4 Mar 2025)

Brian Brennan: 805. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the position regarding landowners’ consent (details supplied) when applying for the local improvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9567/25]