Results 141-160 of 218 for speaker:Ken O'Flynn

Housing Emergency Measures: Motion [Private Members] (2 Apr 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: I thank colleagues on the Independent benches for tabling this motion. The Minister probably knows that the definition of madness is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. However, the definition of madness has to be this programme for Government and this Housing for All scheme that the Minister has his faith in. Today, 15,378 people are homeless and...

Housing Emergency Measures: Motion [Private Members] (2 Apr 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: Where are they?

Housing Emergency Measures: Motion [Private Members] (2 Apr 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: The Deputy protests too much.

Housing Emergency Measures: Motion [Private Members] (2 Apr 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: Go back to him.

Housing Emergency Measures: Motion [Private Members] (2 Apr 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: Go back to him. Go back to your boyo.

Housing Emergency Measures: Motion [Private Members] (2 Apr 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: The Minister has underfunded it.

Housing Emergency Measures: Motion [Private Members] (2 Apr 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: He has underfunded it. There is no budget for local authorities.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht – Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 Apr 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: In August 2023, the Before 5 Family Centre in Churchfield closed its doors, discommoding over 100 families who were left scrambling to find alternative places for their children. At that time, there was a commitment given by the previous Government that it would try to resource and fund this. Prior to the general election, as I am sure the Taoiseach knows, it was announced that funding of...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht – Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 Apr 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: I am delighted to deliver for my constituency.

Diverting Young People from Criminal Activity: Statements (Resumed) (3 Apr 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: This is an important matter to speak on. One of the marvellous things about our jobs as elected Members of this House is that we engage with the community on so many different levels and we see such fantastic young people and organisations giving back to society. They are led by many community leaders. Some of them have gone on to become members of their local councils and Members of this...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Properties (1 Apr 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 370. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills whether a site (details provided) is under the ownership and control of the Department of Education; if the site is under the Department's jurisdiction, if a construction company has been assigned to develop a special school on the premises [15062/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (1 Apr 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 376. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way his Department intends to address the issue of fairness in 2025 Leaving Certificate grading adjustments; the way his Department will ensure students who deferred their college applications from 2024 having received results under a different grading standard, will not have an advantage over those sitting the Leaving Certificate in 2025;...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Care Services (1 Apr 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 520. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection whether he intends to review the means testing criteria for carer’s allowance during the current Government's term; if so, if he will provide details of the plan for this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15679/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social Welfare Schemes (1 Apr 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 521. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to clarify the welfare entitlements available to a family providing full-time care for their child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15680/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social Welfare Payments (1 Apr 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 530. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the amount his Department spent on all social welfare claims by applicants in receipt of a protection order for the year 2024; and the amount spent on all social welfare applicants in receipt of an Irish residency permit. [15854/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services Staff (1 Apr 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 756. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE senior grade psychologists based in community care within CHO4 in the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [15352/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Staff (1 Apr 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 757. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant general adult psychiatrists based at Cork University Hospital in the years of 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [15353/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Emergency Services (1 Apr 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 758. To ask the Minister for Health the number of 24-7 HSE rapid response vehicles based in Cork, by location, in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [15354/25]

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (9 Apr 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Michael Cahill - To discuss the urgent need for additional childcare services in Kerry. Deputy Séamus McGrath - To discuss driver licence reciprocal arrangements. Deputy Gary Gannon - To discuss accommodation options for...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Pension Provisions (9 Apr 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: I thank the Minister of State for coming in under time.