Results 41-60 of 220 for speaker:John Clendennen

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (27 Mar 2025)

John Clendennen: 204. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide details of all Garda stations in Offaly and proposed funding for capital works in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14958/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Data (27 Mar 2025)

John Clendennen: 213. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the top ten export countries from 2019 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14943/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Data (27 Mar 2025)

John Clendennen: 214. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the top ten import countries from 2019 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14944/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Mar 2025)

John Clendennen: 340. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Gardaí stationed at each Garda station in Offaly from 2019 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14954/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Mar 2025)

John Clendennen: 341. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of patrol vehicles assigned to each Garda station in Offaly from 2019 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14955/25]

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 138. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of embassies and consulates of Ireland operating at present; how this compared with the number at the time of the launch of the Global Island strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15450/25]

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: Thank you very much, a Cheann Comhairle. I wish you well, and it is good to see you back in the Chair. How many embassies and consulates is Ireland operating and how does this compare with the number at the time of the launch of the Global Ireland strategy?

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: I thank the Tánaiste. We have made fantastic progress in this area and it is commendable what has been achieved with respect to bolstering our global footprint. That whole Ireland House system has been a wonderful initiative, and it has never been more needed given our ever-changing and ever-shifting global priorities. When you speak to members of the diaspora, you get a great...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: When you look at days like St. Patrick's Day and what it achieves in reaching every corner of the world, the more locations where we can have a presence and be able to promote Ireland that way, the better. It also opens an opportunity for greater connectivity around the world. When you see the number of people who are coming here to work from the likes of South America, there is a real...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (3 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: The promises President Trump made from the Rose Garden last night were essentially protectionism with thorny tariffs, presenting challenges and uncertainty for many sectors, including businesses, farmers and livelihoods in County Offaly. It is essential we maintain a sense of calm with a measured response, proactively working with our EU counterparts through trade, diversification and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 278. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the results of the recent BusConnects consultation will be completed; when the outcomes will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15115/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 279. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any bus routes were ceased by the NTA in 2023, and 2024; the details of any ceased routes; their duration of operation by commercial operators; and whether the NTA proposes to offer compensation for the cessation of these routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15116/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 280. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the likely impact of the cessation of commercial bus routes on passengers and the commercial bus industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15117/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 340. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the operation of retirement relief, an agri-taxation measure, to promote the transfer of agri-business and farms to the next generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15798/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Legislative Measures (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 341. To ask the Minister for Finance the progress of legislating to ensure access to cash, including the provision of ATMs and cash desks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15799/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Foreign Direct Investment (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 353. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the top ten countries of foreign direct investment from 2019 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15051/25]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Industry (9 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this Topical Issue. Over the past number of years very significant progress has been made on insurance reform. The importance of insurance and the security and protection it provides for policyholders cannot be underestimated and it must be readily available and affordable. The impetus for and the objectives of all the recent reform was very...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Industry (9 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: I thank the Minister of State. In no uncertain terms, this will lead to an increase in premiums and costs to every one of the societal areas I mentioned in my earlier contribution. General damages awards in Ireland remain significantly higher than in Europe. Increasing them further will only put more businesses at a competitive disadvantage and place even more pressure on strained sectors...

Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (30 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: Offaly and the wider midlands have powered this nation for generations, first through peat and now through renewables. We have led from the front but today we face a critical turning point in our energy and economic future. Midlands just transition was meant to ensure that no community was left behind in the move to a climate-neutral economy but for many in Offaly it has felt like a promise...

Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (30 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: I fully agree that in our renewable energy journey, we have hit many important milestones. As part of that journey, Offaly has been to the forefront. In addition to mapping, we also need to see a greater level of community recognition. In tandem with renewable zoning, we must overhaul the community benefit fund under the renewable energy support scheme. The current €2 per MW/h is...