Results 161-180 of 276 for speaker:Naoise Ó Cearúil

Ceisteanna - Questions: International Relations (27 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 10. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his recent engagement with the US President. [27217/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: International Relations (27 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: We all welcome the postponement of the 50% tariffs from 1 June to 9 July by the US. What are the Government's plans to accelerate talks and avoid escalation of the transatlantic trade war? I appreciate that it is an EU competency but how does the Government plan to feed into that?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (27 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 21. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on the economy, trade and competitiveness will next meet. [27218/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (27 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: Last Wednesday, we had statements on the situation in Gaza and Palestine and since then there has been a continuation of indiscriminate bombing and targeting of civilians. Consideration is being given by the EU to the EU-Israel trade agreement and last week, the Taoiseach mentioned in the House that a memo would be brought to the Cabinet on the occupied territories Bill. Is the Taoiseach in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Expenditure Reviews (29 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 90. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will detail the way in which the new accelerating infrastructure task force will address persistent delays and cost overruns in major public projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27773/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Expenditure Reviews (29 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: The new accelerating infrastructure task force is a welcome move to tackle delivery delays and cost overruns in major public projects such as the national children's hospital, MetroLink and thousands of social and affordable homes that are delayed or over budget. The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has noted that our infrastructure delivery is 25% below European norms. How will the task force...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Expenditure Reviews (29 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: The appointment of 12 experts to the taskforce, including from the ESRI, the NTA and IDA Ireland, is encouraging. Its focus on high-impact reforms and boosting productivity is crucial. With construction productivity around 30% lower than our European peers and an estimated shortfall of 80,000 workers, delivery risks falling short, according to the CFI. Will the Minister outline which...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Expenditure Reviews (29 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: It is encouraging to hear about engagement with the private sector on the taskforce. With €165 billion committed under the national development plan, delivery must keep pace with ambition. How will the taskforce work with industry to close workforce gaps and improve productivity, to which Deputy Byrne also alluded? Would the Minister consider establishing dedicated delivery units...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 97. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Kildare will be considered as a key area for new driving test centres to alleviate pressure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27918/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (28 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 98. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the proposed timeline for commissioning an independent feasibility study continuing MetroLink from the city to south-west Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27919/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (28 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 189. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on school secretaries and caretakers not receiving a State pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27920/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (28 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 245. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to address the 3.4% increase in average national rent prices between January and March this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27914/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (28 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 246. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to reform the rent pressure zones in order to address high rent prices and supply shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27915/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (28 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 247. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the progress made to date on fully resourcing the Ministerial Action Plan on Planning Resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27916/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Early Childhood Care and Education (28 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 283. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will address delays in social welfare payments for ECCE preschool staff and ensure timely processing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27917/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (28 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 443. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to increase the rural regeneration and development fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27921/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (29 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 44. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to develop and implement a successor to the 2018 Ireland for Finance Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27776/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (29 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide the expected timeline for establishing a national fintech hub, to foster innovation and support fintech initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27777/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Information and Communications Technology (29 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 99. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the expected timeline for developing and implementing an e-inclusion strategy to ensure no one is left behind by the move to a digital society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27772/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Relations (29 May 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 235. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide details of the discussions from the most recent Government trade forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27344/25]