Results 941-960 of 1,195 for speaker:Erin McGreehan

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Emergency Departments (15 Oct 2024)

Erin McGreehan: The hospital has seen huge investment. There has been an increase in staff. When a person gets into the hospital, they are looked after. I know that from personal experience. We have seen some changes in the accident and emergency department. The waiting room has been expanded. I am very familiar with the accident and emergency department in Drogheda, having spent time in it and having...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2024)

Erin McGreehan: Like other speakers, I send my thoughts and prayers to all our troops in Lebanon and the Middle East and all the UNIFIL troops.I thank the soldiers for their service. I thank their families, who spend every day worrying about and praying for their loved ones. I support the calls to have a civic reception for our peacekeepers if they return home. I ask for a debate on the deteriorating...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Oct 2024)

Erin McGreehan: I ask for a debate on the Irish horticultural sector. It is the fourth largest agricultural sector in the country. In 2021, it had a turnover of more than €500 million and it directly employs over 6,000 people in the country. A KPMG report in 2022 on an overall strategy identified the issues and challenges for that industry. I would very much like the Minister to come to the House...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Children with Disabilities - UNCRPD Article 7: Discussion (16 Oct 2024)

Erin McGreehan: First, I want to say hello to Ms Soraghan properly. She is a good Louth woman. It is great to hear a good strong Louth accent talking to me. It is always comforting, particularly when it is so articulate and full of wisdom. I could listen to her all day. I congratulate both ILMI and AsIAm on the work they has done. In recent years, I have come to see what they do, witness it and see...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Children with Disabilities - UNCRPD Article 7: Discussion (16 Oct 2024)

Erin McGreehan: Carlow first.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (5 Feb 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 60. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of applicants to the warmer homes scheme in Louth; and the number of these applications outstanding in the years 2020 to 2024. [2267/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (5 Feb 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 148. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to clarify the Transport Infrastructure Ireland policy of functioning of lights on the M1 motorway; and the rationale for having so many lights turned off in the dark considering the need to improve road safety. [2265/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Transport Policy (5 Feb 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 186. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for details of the technology platform that has been identified for use in the roll-out of shared mobility hubs. [2719/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Transport Policy (5 Feb 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 187. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if pilot areas have been identified to establish new mobility hubs; the basis or rationale for selecting the areas and area types; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2720/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Transport Policy (5 Feb 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 192. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on plans to establish mobility hubs in each local authority area. [2726/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Transport Policy (5 Feb 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 188. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected timeline for the planned development of a new sustainable mobility action plan, as proposed in the Programme for Government. [2721/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Transport Policy (5 Feb 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 189. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will recognise the importance of shared mobility hubs in the context of the Programme for Government commitment to consider new public transport projects in the review of the National Development Plan. [2722/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Electric Vehicles (5 Feb 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 190. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the expected timeline for the planned development of a new national EV infrastructure strategy, as proposed in the Programme for Government. [2723/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Electric Vehicles (5 Feb 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 191. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport how he plans to substantially increase the number of publicly available EV charging points and reduce the average distance between EV recharging points, including addressing delays in providing grid connections to new EV recharging points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2724/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (5 Feb 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 265. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of categories currently subject to each of the reduced VAT rates of 9% and 13.5%; the number of additional categories which may become subject to either of the reduced VAT rates on foot of proposals in the Programme for Government; and whether there is a limit on the number of categories which may be subject to each, or both, of the two reduced...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (5 Feb 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 266. To ask the Minister for Finance if, as part of the planned review of the cycle-to-work scheme, he will consider extending tax relief to commuters to use urban bike-share schemes for their journeys to work. [2725/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (5 Feb 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 640. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of individuals applied for fuel allowance in 2023 and 2024, by county; and the number of successful applications there have been in that period in each county. [2266/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (5 Feb 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 641. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of reviews currently being conducted on State pensions in County Louth; and the reasoning behind these reviews. [2272/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (5 Feb 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 642. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applications made under the reasonable accommodation fund in the years 2020 to 2024; and the level of funding given to successful applicants under several named grants (details supplied). [2274/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: An Garda Síochána (5 Feb 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 781. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in County Louth in the years 2022, 2023 and 2024. [2268/25]