Results 101-120 of 124 for speaker:Naoise Ó Cearúil

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Tax Code (29 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 1484. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection his views on extending the widowed parent tax credit beyond five years; his further views on extending financial supports for widows and widowers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21180/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (29 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 1521. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status regarding a visa application (details supplied); the expected timeline for when this application will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18780/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (29 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 1590. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current and expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19904/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Employment Support Services (29 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 1798. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth her plans to introduce paid miscarriage leave as a standalone support, independent of sick leave entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18777/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Social Welfare Payments (29 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 1799. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth her plans to ensure continuity of support following the expiry of the accommodation recognition payment scheme in March 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18778/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (29 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 1855. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an assessment of need will be carried out for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19713/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mental Health Services (29 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 1956. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth her views on the Government's approach to creating a more inclusive society for the autistic community in light of the recent World Autism Day. [17216/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services Waiting Lists (29 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 2016. To ask the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on a person awaiting a speech and language therapy in-person appointment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18779/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Cancer Services (29 Apr 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 2297. To ask the Minister for Health the expected timeline for introducing a standardised breast density measurement within the BreastCheck Screening Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20137/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (8 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 35. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to address the significant delays to Kildare north train services due to issues at level crossings on the Maynooth line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22662/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (8 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 44. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures being taken to mitigate the impact of Irish Rail's reduction in capacity on the Maynooth train service to Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22663/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (8 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 116. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to address the 15% reduction in the number of overseas visitors over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22673/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (8 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 133. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to extend the basic income for the arts pilot research scheme beyond August 2025 given its positive impact to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22674/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (8 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 198. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the action he is taking to improve retention levels in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17828/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cancer Services (13 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 124. To ask the Minister for Health her plans to improve diagnostic pathways and invest in infrastructure to meet target treatment times outlined in the national cancer strategy and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24135/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cancer Services (13 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: Each year, more than 44,000 people in Ireland are diagnosed with cancer. It remains one of the leading causes of death, accounting for 30% of all deaths annually. In July 2024, in excess of 172,000 people were waiting more than three months for a diagnostic imaging test, delays that have significant implications for early detection and outcomes. In light of these trends and the commitments...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cancer Services (13 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: I appreciate the work under way across the health service and I know there is a strong focus on delivering improved cancer outcomes, but the data points to real challenges and real opportunities for improvement. I welcome the commitment from Government and the Minister and acknowledge the investment to date. Ireland still has one of the highest cancer mortality rates in western Europe and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cancer Services (13 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: I acknowledge the work of the Minister and her Department. I encourage the Department to continue prioritising that capital investment. I also encourage the delivery of ring-fenced funding for cancer services, as mentioned by her, which was committed to in the programme for Government. I also encourage the expansion of acute oncology facilities, ensuring patients undergoing treatment are...

Driving Test Wait Times: Statements (14 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: The statements today from around the country have been quite insightful. Naturally many Deputies here are extremely frustrated with the delays they are seeing in their constituencies. In Kildare North, for example, 4,024 people are waiting for a driving test. That is up from 3,303 last year, which is 691 more for the same time period. We are also told that the national average waiting...

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Céim an Choiste (Atógáil) (14 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: Tá an-áthas orm an deis a bheith agam labhairt ar an mBille tábhachtach seo. Is céim chun tosaigh agus chun cinn í an reachtaíocht seo a neartóidh ról an údaráis i saol sóisialta, cultúrtha agus eacnamaíochta ár bpobal Gaeltachta. Mar urlabhraí Fhianna Fáil nua ar an nGaeilge agus ar ghnóthaí...