Results 81-100 of 312 for speaker:William Aird

Common Agricultural Policy and Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan: Statements (15 May 2025)

William Aird: We have to play our part in the fight against climate change. I have one question to put to the Minister. Will he oppose the single fund proposal relating to the MFF and protect Pillar 1 and Pillar 2? That is the question every farmer asks me passionately everywhere I go, every day.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Stations (14 May 2025)

William Aird: 118. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he will provide funding for a new fire station in Rathdowney, County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14095/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (15 May 2025)

William Aird: 114. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to provide an indication and timeline on the review of rent pressure zones, given that current legislation is due to expire at the end of 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24779/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (15 May 2025)

William Aird: 48. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to reinstate the Uisce Éireann rebate and the development contribution waiver for first-time self-builders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24774/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation (15 May 2025)

William Aird: 142. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide an update on funding for a new courthouse and services, in Portlaoise, County Laois; to give a timeframe around commencement and completion of the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24769/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 May 2025)

William Aird: 181. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline in detail the staffing resources of each Garda station in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24780/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Local Community Safety Partnerships (15 May 2025)

William Aird: 279. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline in detail the new format and commencement date for local community safety partnerships, which are to replace joint policing committees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25020/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (13 May 2025)

William Aird: 190. To ask the Minister for Health if funding will be provided for additional beds for people with Dementia at Shaen Hospital, Portlaoise, County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24037/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (13 May 2025)

William Aird: 205. To ask the Minister for Health if she will provide an update regarding the provision and location of a primary care centre for Mountrath, County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24036/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Business of Joint Committee (14 May 2025)

William Aird: Like other speakers, I congratulate Deputy Moynihan on his appointment as Chair. I am delighted for him. This is one of the Oireachtas committees whose proceedings I used to look for. This was my number one. I am deeply involved in agriculture and look forward to all the opportunities we get to talk to the people in sectors we did not have an opportunity to ask questions of all our lives....

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Agriculture Supports (20 May 2025)

William Aird: 114. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the strategies he and his Department are taking to ensure a fully funded, designated CAP budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26071/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Agriculture Supports (20 May 2025)

William Aird: Recent reports that the European Commission is considering dismantling the ring-fenced CAP budget are very worrying. This move would be a dangerous mistake for Irish agriculture, rural communities and food security across Europe. Agriculture cannot be sacrificed to meet other EU priorities such as defence or security. We cannot take food security for granted. I and farmers like me work...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Agriculture Supports (20 May 2025)

William Aird: There is significant concern about the Commission's intention to release its vision for the post-2027 CAP at the same time as the EU budget plan. We cannot have this railroaded through. This approach, without consultation, is entirely unacceptable. Major decisions about the future of European agriculture must not be made behind closed doors in Brussels. Farmers must be heard. I urge the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Agriculture Supports (20 May 2025)

William Aird: Yes.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Livestock Issues (20 May 2025)

William Aird: Before we go on, I would describe it as a drastic move to curb a farmer from selling his or her stock in a mart for up to three years. Does the Minister realise what he is doing to farmers, people like myself who get up every morning and work? There is no guarantee about this. We are talking about something that got worse and worse despite the money that was invested in the scheme. There...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (21 May 2025)

William Aird: I thank everybody who voted for me and also those who did not. We are all here to work for the common good. Improving our country, if we can, is the most important thing. I thank everybody.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (21 May 2025)

William Aird: I solemnly declare that I will duly and faithfully and to the best of my knowledge and ability execute the office of Leas-Chathaoirleach of the Committee on Agriculture and Food without fear or favour, apply the rules as laid down by the House in an impartial and fair manner, maintain order and uphold the rights and privileges of members in accordance with the Constitution and Standing...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (21 May 2025)

William Aird: 194. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the details of all funds, grants or schemes, available to community groups and organisations, which are funded by his Department and agencies under his remit, their eligibility criteria and their monetary value range. [26240/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (21 May 2025)

William Aird: 195. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the details of all services, grants, loans and payments available to individuals or households funded by his department and agencies under his remit, their eligibility criteria and their monetary value range. [26241/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (21 May 2025)

William Aird: 196. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of each individual project approved under measures 1, 2, and 3 of the outdoor recreation infrastructure schemes in County Laois in 2024; the grant approved for each project; the current status of each project; the completion date for each project, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26242/25]