Results 41-60 of 321 for speaker:Peter Cleere

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (20 Feb 2025)

Peter Cleere: 33. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the south east regional enterprise plan; if a new plan is being prepared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6502/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (20 Feb 2025)

Peter Cleere: 53. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in counties Carlow and Kilkenny that applied for the Power Up grant; the number of the applications in each county that were successful; the total value of the grants approved in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6503/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (20 Feb 2025)

Peter Cleere: 114. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of homes in the constituency of Carlow and Kilkenny that were retrofitted under the warmer homes scheme over the lifetime of the last Government. [6680/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Feb 2025)

Peter Cleere: 1. To ask the Taoiseach for an update on the establishment of a Cabinet committee on water quality to co-ordinate water quality improvements across all sectors; and when it will hold its first meeting. [1685/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Feb 2025)

Peter Cleere: I welcome the establishment of this new Cabinet committee. I will focus on the nitrates derogation. As the Taoiseach will be aware, the current derogation concludes at the end of 2025 and Irish water quality improvement is vital for another derogation to be secured. Does he agree that we can retain Ireland's nitrates derogation while improving our water quality? Will he reject the idea...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Childcare Services (25 Feb 2025)

Peter Cleere: 120. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children in Kilkenny benefiting from the national childcare scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7547/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Childcare Services (25 Feb 2025)

Peter Cleere: I congratulate the Minister in her new role and I look forward to working with her. Childcare is a significant issue and it needs to be tackled with urgency and intensity. Accessibility and affordability are two key issues. My question is specifically on the number of children in my constituency of Kilkenny and Carlow who benefit from the national childcare scheme.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Childcare Services (25 Feb 2025)

Peter Cleere: The children of Ireland, in particular in my home constituency of Carlow–Kilkenny, deserve quality childcare that is accessible and affordable and will give them the best start in life. The key word here is "accessibility" because we have a significant number of providers that are oversubscribed and have waiting lists coming out of their arms. It absolutely needs to be addressed. I...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Childcare Services (25 Feb 2025)

Peter Cleere: The programme for Government contains other important commitments with regard to affordability of childcare, including exploring the option to cap costs for larger families. As a father of four children, I would like to think I should be clapped on the back for the contribution I make to my local GAA club in terms of the number of players, etc., and not be punished, because we are keeping...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (26 Feb 2025)

Peter Cleere: 12. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the capital works projects currently under way at Stephen's Barracks, Kilkenny; the estimated cost of each of these projects; when each project will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6091/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (26 Feb 2025)

Peter Cleere: I acknowledge the significant increase in investment that has gone into the Defence Forces in recent years. It has been felt on the ground. My question relates to the capital works projects currently under way at James Stephen's Barracks in Kilkenny, the estimated cost of each of these projects and when each project will be completed. Will the Minister make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (26 Feb 2025)

Peter Cleere: I would welcome the opportunity to welcome the Tánaiste to Kilkenny to visit James Stephen's Barracks. He will undoubtedly be impressed with the facilities and infrastructure there. I implore him to continue with the existing roll-out of the capital programme and in addition, if addendums are necessary, ask him to consider the refurbishment of the old church and convent into a medical...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (26 Feb 2025)

Peter Cleere: I welcome the Tánaiste's commitment to the barracks in Kilkenny. That security is vital. There are more than 400 staff and each of them makes a vital contribution to the economic fabric of Kilkenny. To put that into context, outside their traditional duties, members of the Defence Forces based at Stephen's Barracks, Kilkenny are regularly drafted in by the local authority to grit the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Payments (27 Feb 2025)

Peter Cleere: 92. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of newborn baby grants that have been made to parents in both counties Kilkenny and Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7937/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Payments (27 Feb 2025)

Peter Cleere: I congratulate the Minister on his new role. I look forward to working with him for the betterment of the civilians throughout the country. My question is on a similar theme to other speakers relating to the number of children who have benefited from the newborn baby grant in the counties of Carlow and Kilkenny.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Payments (27 Feb 2025)

Peter Cleere: It is really important to give credit where credit is due. In my constituency, almost 200 families have benefited from the newborn baby grant. It is a fantastic initiative that is to be welcomed. I am thrilled the Minister said that it is here to stay. I absolutely welcome that. As he will know, there are substantial additional costs when starting a family. Unfortunately, my days of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Payments (27 Feb 2025)

Peter Cleere: I appreciate the Minister's comments and note his commitment to this issue, which is most welcome. I know committees have not been set up yet, which is a little frustrating, but when they are set up, the committee on social protection can examine this. The double payment of child benefit, which is separate from the baby grant, has been really welcome in recent years. However, monthly costs...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (25 Feb 2025)

Peter Cleere: 158. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children in Kilkenny waiting for a first speech and language therapy assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7548/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Agreements (25 Feb 2025)

Peter Cleere: 182. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason Irish students studying in the United States are subject to reciprocity fees, while students from other jurisdictions, including the UK and EU, are not. [7241/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (25 Feb 2025)

Peter Cleere: 190. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passport books and cards issued to Carlow applicants in 2024; the number expected to be issued in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7608/25]