Results 61-80 of 413 for speaker:Barry Heneghan

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

Barry Heneghan: 117. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment given Ireland's immense potential for offshore renewable energy and the production of green hydrogen, the specific steps he is taking to accelerate these initiatives and how he plans to position Ireland as a leader in the EU market for green hydrogen, thereby creating much-needed revenue for the State. [6740/25]

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

Barry Heneghan: 145. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to examine the issue of exclusive broadcasting rights for major sporting events in Ireland, particularly a UK-based provider (details supplied) that holds a dominant position in the Irish market, leading to limited competition, no direct VAT contribution, and increased costs for the hospitality sector; and if he will...

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

Barry Heneghan: 193. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department has assessed the impact of an organisations effective monopoly on music licensing in Ireland, particularly in comparison to EU counterparts where licensing fees are more competitive; and if he will consider measures to introduce greater competition or alternative licensing models to reduce costs for the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (20 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 223. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he would examine the delays in implementing the new model of front-loading SNA support which was announced back in 2020; the reason it has not been implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7119/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (20 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 224. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to lay out a timeline for the construction of a new school building at a school (details supplied). [7120/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Legislative Process (20 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 277. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will provide a detailed timeline for the enactment of the Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension) Bill 2024, in light of the Supreme Court ruling in a case (details supplied); and to outline the steps being taken to ensure that bereaved cohabiting partners will receive the necessary financial support...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Schemes (20 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 305. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to reconsider the end date for the accommodation recognition payment scheme for Ukrainian refugee’s living in Ireland, the scheme is due to end 31 March 2025. [7117/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Employment Support Services (20 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 323. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth on the need for cross departmental coordination with the Department of Social Protection and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment to tackle the issues of barriers to employment for people with disabilities and the practices of civil services dealing with disability benefits once in employment....

Disability: Statements (25 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: Go n-éirí leis an Aire ina post nua. Ba mhaith liom labhairt faoi rud éigint atá i mbéal an phobail faoi láthair agus is é sin assessments of needs. Chuir mé ceist isteach faoi the steps that the Minister was going to outline for assessment of needs in her new post. The reply I got from the HSE stated that 10.4% of assessments of needs were completed...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Military Neutrality (26 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 15. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is considering any changes to the triple-lock mechanism, which currently requires UN Security Council approval alongside Government and Dáil approval, for the deployment of Irish Defence Forces overseas; whether any proposed changes are solely intended to ensure that future peacekeeping missions are not unduly hindered by...

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

Barry Heneghan: 163. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if, in light of the findings of the recent review into child sexual abuse within an organisation (details supplied), there are plans to establish a statutory inquiry into the handling of abuse allegations and the organisation’s response over the years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7741/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (25 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 294. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeline on refurbishment works that Iarnród Éireann plans to carry out at a station (details supplied) during 2025; and when each of those projects will commence. [8157/25]

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

Barry Heneghan: 455. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when phase 2 of the construction of a school (details supplied) will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8156/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (25 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 694. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to clarify the position of League of Ireland stadiums under new alcohol licence laws; if he plans to amend the draft legislation to include these stadiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8159/25]

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

Barry Heneghan: 731. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if assistance will be provided on an issue (details supplied). [8162/25]

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

Barry Heneghan: 795. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current status of the individualised personal budget pilot programme currently being trialed by the HSE; the number of persons at the various stages of the programme; and the total cost of funding provided in each of the years since the commencement of the pilot. [4521/25]

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

Barry Heneghan: 823. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to reduce the cost of childcare in Ireland (details supplied). [8163/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Wage-setting Mechanisms (25 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 828. To ask the Minister for Health if she would support pay priority for medical laboratory scientists (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8161/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (25 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 981. To ask the Minister for Health the increased staffed investment she plans to make to address the waiting list crisis in Primary Care Child and Adolescent Psychology Services in CHO9; and when she intends to a recruitment drive for same to begin. [8154/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (25 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 982. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultants in respiratory medicine based at Beaumont Hospital in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [8155/25]