Results 61-80 of 173 for speaker:Joanna Byrne

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

Joanna Byrne: It is very clear the people of Ireland stand with the Palestinian people and oppose Israeli aggression and apartheid. There are groups holding events, protests, vigils and collecting signatures the length and breadth of Ireland to try to get the Government to finally pass the occupied territories Bill. The Drogheda Stands with Palestine group has mobilised in solidarity every Saturday since...

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

Joanna Byrne: The question was on the occupied territories Bill.

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

Joanna Byrne: Scandalous.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Television Licence Fee (6 Mar 2025)

Joanna Byrne: 1. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the timeline for the replacement of the TV licence fee by direct funding from the Exchequer, managed by Coimisiún na Meán; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10148/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Television Licence Fee (6 Mar 2025)

Joanna Byrne: I ask the Minister to give a timeline for the replacement of the TV licence fee by direct funding from the Exchequer, managed by Coimisiún na Meán, and to make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Television Licence Fee (6 Mar 2025)

Joanna Byrne: A vibrant, diverse, financially sustainable and independent media sector is critical to any well functioning democracy. Across Europe, the TV licence model is being phased out because it is outdated and does not work. The Minister is aware that in 2022 the Future of Media Commission recommended the TV licence fee be replaced by direct Exchequer funding in 2024. The Minister's Government...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Television Licence Fee (6 Mar 2025)

Joanna Byrne: It is interesting that the Minister asks me where I would get the figures from. I have read the Minister's brief and, in the sections that detail the agencies under the remit of his Department, the annual budget for Coimisiún na Meán is blank. No figure is provided. Is the Minister considering reforming the TV licence before providing this figure or where is he at with it? It is...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Sport and Recreational Development (6 Mar 2025)

Joanna Byrne: 3. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to give an update on and a timeline for the creation of football academies with the FAI and the League of Ireland, as contained in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10149/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Sport and Recreational Development (6 Mar 2025)

Joanna Byrne: I ask the Minister to give an update on and a timeline for the creation of football academies with the FAI and the League of Ireland, as contained in the programme for Government, and to make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Sport and Recreational Development (6 Mar 2025)

Joanna Byrne: Despite football being the biggest sport in Ireland, I feel it has been overlooked for too long in this country, in particular our footballing academies. The future of Irish football relies on investment, resources and infrastructure to support, build and evolve youth football. Historically, resources have not been there to give players the contact hours with coaches that are necessary....

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Sport and Recreational Development (6 Mar 2025)

Joanna Byrne: The FAI has worked tremendously hard in recent years to enhance its reputation as a trusted and respected brand. It has an ambitious facilities development and investment strategy that commits to raising standards within grassroots and recreational football. With nearly 1,200 grassroots clubs and more than 220,000 registered players over 75 leagues, the numbers speak for themselves....

International Women's Day: Statements (6 Mar 2025)

Joanna Byrne: Gender balance is important in all walks of life but especially in any organisation that leads our society. I am a firm believer in national and local politics being reflective of the times we live in and am proud to speak on my first International Women's Day as a TD for Sinn Féin, a party that champions real change and prides itself on elevating women. I am lucky to be surrounded by...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artificial Intelligence (6 Mar 2025)

Joanna Byrne: 33. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will consider the development of a comprehensive creative AI strategy to protect the rights and livelihoods of those working in the Irish music industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10151/25]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Mar 2025)

Joanna Byrne: That is not what this is about.

Social Housing Tenant In Situ Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (19 Mar 2025)

Joanna Byrne: Despite Government assertions that it is tackling the housing crisis and adequately fighting to end homelessness, the reality on the ground tells a far different story. In one week in January 2024, there were 172 adults accessing emergency accommodation in Louth. In the same week in 2025, that had jumped to 232 adults. That is a stark 35% increase in those needing emergency accommodation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (4 Mar 2025)

Joanna Byrne: 661. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to providing an enhanced medical card to survivors (details supplied) to enable them to access necessary treatments and therapies which they must currently pay to access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9121/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (25 Mar 2025)

Joanna Byrne: 317. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the actions he will take in collaboration with the Industrial Development Agency and Enterprise Ireland to support new businesses and jobs in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13830/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Foreign Direct Investment (25 Mar 2025)

Joanna Byrne: 318. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to confirm the foreign direct investment employment recorded in County Louth from 2020 to 2024 and to date in 2025. [13831/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Foreign Direct Investment (25 Mar 2025)

Joanna Byrne: 319. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to provide a breakdown of the current IDA business and technology parks available lands in County Louth; and the specific plans for available lands in the Drogheda and Dundalk areas. [13832/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Foreign Direct Investment (25 Mar 2025)

Joanna Byrne: 320. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of IDA-backed industries and Enterprise Ireland-supported companies currently operating in County Louth. [13833/25]