Results 81-100 of 1,798 for speaker:Joe Flaherty

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Supply Board (10 Nov 2020)

Joe Flaherty: 109. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the plans of the ESB in relation to the power plants in Lanesboro and Shannonbridge (details supplied). [34998/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (10 Nov 2020)

Joe Flaherty: 112. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status work within his Department to identify land and facilities which could be of interest for alternative green enterprises in the midlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27381/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (10 Nov 2020)

Joe Flaherty: 217. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to maintain and support the post office network in counties Longford and Westmeath. [35088/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition Commissioner (10 Nov 2020)

Joe Flaherty: 216. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the report of the Just Transition Commissioner. [35087/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (10 Nov 2020)

Joe Flaherty: 627. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the recommendations of the report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality on the reform of the family law system, published on 25 October 2019, will be considered and implemented (details supplied); and if so, the likely timeframe. [35028/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (10 Nov 2020)

Joe Flaherty: 590. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to reverse notice served on the many new Irish persons who on 30 October 2020 were advised by INIS of the rejection of their appeals for leave to remain, in particular a person (details supplied). [34598/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (10 Nov 2020)

Joe Flaherty: 626. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the timeframe for the implementation of the family courts Bill announced on 30 September 2020 (details supplied). [35027/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 Nov 2020)

Joe Flaherty: 13. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve public transport provision in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35779/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (12 Nov 2020)

Joe Flaherty: 67. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional funding which will be provided in 2021 for the improvement of regional roads in County Longford. [35780/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Decentralisation Programme (17 Nov 2020)

Joe Flaherty: 123. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on whether it is prudent to consider a programme for decentralisation for Departments in view of changes to working arrangements and lifestyles and the fact that it would be a lifeline for rural communities and a welcome development for many civil servants. [36523/20]

Combating Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (19 Nov 2020)

Joe Flaherty: At the outset I commend both Ministers on their early work and immediate impact in what is a difficult area. Covid-19 and the ancillary restrictions have brought the issue of domestic violence sharply into focus. The reality is that no community or parish has been immune. In Longford, the team at Longford Women's Link provides a first-rate support service. It has seen referrals and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (19 Nov 2020)

Joe Flaherty: I bring to the attention of the House concerns over the staffing issues that will affect the diabetes clinic service in Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar. Several constituents have contacted me this week over concerns that the service could cease at the end of the month. Patients were told when attending this week that there is uncertainty about the future of the service, and none of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (19 Nov 2020)

Joe Flaherty: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. I welcome the commitment that the position is being advertised and will be filled. I hope the delay in filling it will not affect the service in the interim. We are all well aware that diabetes is a very costly issue for the health service. The easiest and most effective way to deal with it is through personal management of the illness rather...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Media Pluralism (19 Nov 2020)

Joe Flaherty: 56. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to support local newspapers in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37399/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (19 Nov 2020)

Joe Flaherty: 73. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to support the further development of the tourism industry and in particular eco-tourism in the Midlands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37400/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (24 Nov 2020)

Joe Flaherty: 84. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the level of capital investment in social housing in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38290/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (24 Nov 2020)

Joe Flaherty: 87. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the implications for vacant housing stock of the increased limits to be applied under the repair and leasing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38287/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (26 Nov 2020)

Joe Flaherty: 76. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in counties Longford and Westmeath that have qualified for support under the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39185/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (26 Nov 2020)

Joe Flaherty: 101. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of businesses nationwide that have applied for funding under the Covid restrictions support scheme; the number that have been successful in their applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39184/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition Fund (1 Dec 2020)

Joe Flaherty: 157. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there will be further calls for funding from the scheme following the recent funding announcements for the midland counties, including County Longford, under the just transition programme in 2021, 2022 and 2023 through to at least 2025, as the region deserves sustained investment given that it will pay a heavy...