Results 1,581-1,600 of 1,746 for speaker:Barry Ward

Committee on Transport: National Transport Authority: Engagement (28 May 2025)

Barry Ward: Part of it is in Dún Laoghaire Rathdown as well.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (28 May 2025)

Barry Ward: Níl aon leithscéalta faighte againn. I advise members of the constitutional requirement that they must be physically present within the confines of the Leinster House complex in order to participate in public meetings. I will not permit members to participate where they are not adhering to this constitutional requirement. Therefore, a member who attempts to participate from...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (28 May 2025)

Barry Ward: There is no doubt he will. He brings to the position a wealth of experience in the Oireachtas. That concludes the public business.

Proposed Approval of the Agreement Between the European Organization for Nuclear Research and Ireland: Motion (11 Jun 2025)

Barry Ward: This is a fantastic and really important opportunity for Ireland. I applaud those who have pushed it, particularly our academics. They are not gold-plated academics, as described by another Deputy in an absolutely glib and throwaway remark. That remark is part of the myopia that sometimes goes along with initiatives that involve spending money. An investment of €1.9 million in the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (10 Jun 2025)

Barry Ward: 179. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding any representations made directly to the Chinese Government in relation to the Christians in China or more generally regarding freedom of religion in China; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29322/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (10 Jun 2025)

Barry Ward: 181. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the cases related to the persecution of Christians in China (details supplied); if this has been raised by the Minister at any diplomatic level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29335/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (10 Jun 2025)

Barry Ward: 185. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the sustained attacks on the LGBBTQ+ community in Uganda; the actions he will take to address this at an international level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29604/25]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Energy Prices (10 Jun 2025)

Barry Ward: 233. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding standing charges imposed by energy companies on electricity and energy bills; if he has engaged with the CRU with a view to expanding their remit regarding standing charges and energy providers on the consistently high levels of these charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29820/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (10 Jun 2025)

Barry Ward: 381. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of small business groups in areas impacted by ongoing DART upgrades and repairs; if he will instruct Irish Rail and the NTA to engage with these groups to minimise the disruption caused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30532/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Business Supports (10 Jun 2025)

Barry Ward: 448. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to cases whereby businesses that qualify for the increased cost of business grant and power up grant were misclassified in the wrong category; if an appeals system has been established to ensure they can draw this funding down; if this appeal system has been communicated to all local authorities; and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Business Supports (10 Jun 2025)

Barry Ward: 452. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if consideration will be given to supporting businesses to move away from women-only baby change facilities on their premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29480/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (10 Jun 2025)

Barry Ward: 534. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of a family (details supplied), relating to an admissions policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29321/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Immigration Support Services (10 Jun 2025)

Barry Ward: 548. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding educational supports for IPAS centre residents; how any school place shortages at a local level are addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29503/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Immigration Support Services (10 Jun 2025)

Barry Ward: 549. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding English-language training facilities in IPAS centres to allow for easier integration into the local community for residents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29504/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (10 Jun 2025)

Barry Ward: 645. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to a teacher shortage in a school (details supplied) resulting in an inability to provide adequate support for a child with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30109/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (10 Jun 2025)

Barry Ward: 694. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the free schoolbook scheme for students in Junior Cycle years; if consideration has been given to including private schools as part of this initiative; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30678/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (10 Jun 2025)

Barry Ward: 706. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to the poor availability of high-speed broadband an area (details supplied); the actions he will take to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29524/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Measures (10 Jun 2025)

Barry Ward: 809. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the position regarding a timeline for the publication and progression of legislation to underpin the defects remediation schemes to support apartment owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29682/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (10 Jun 2025)

Barry Ward: 935. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); if he is conscious of the need to maintain financial independence in the case where one spouse loses their employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30110/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (10 Jun 2025)

Barry Ward: 1008. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the retail crime strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29487/25]