Results 1-20 of 65 for speaker:Shay Brennan

Programme for Government: Statements (6 Feb 2025)

Shay Brennan: It is with great honour and humility that I rise today to deliver my maiden speech as a Fianna Fáil Deputy. I am deeply grateful to my constituents in Dublin Rathdown for their trust and support. As I stand here, I am acutely aware of the responsibility bestowed upon me and the legacy of public service that has shaped my path. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (13 Feb 2025)

Shay Brennan: 60. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for further capital acquisitions tax changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4936/25]

Maximising Artificial Intelligence: Statements (19 Feb 2025)

Shay Brennan: Today, we are addressing a matter of critical national importance, which is the transformative power of artificial intelligence and the significant opportunity for Ireland to establish itself as a global leader in this field. The decision we make now will impact not only our economic future but also the way we work, live and interact as a society for decades to come. As we embark into 2025,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Business Supports (20 Feb 2025)

Shay Brennan: 10. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of small and medium enterprises, SMEs, that have successfully applied for and received funding through the digital transition fund since its inception; the total amount disbursed to date; the steps his Department is taking to raise awareness about these digital support programmes among SMEs, particularly those that may be...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Business Supports (20 Feb 2025)

Shay Brennan: How many SMEs have successfully applied for and received funding through the digtital transition fund since its inception? What is the total amount disbursed so far? What steps is the Department taking to raise awareness of these digital support programmes amount SMEs, particularly those that may be less digitally savvy? In light of the goal of achieving 90% of SMEs at basic digital...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Business Supports (20 Feb 2025)

Shay Brennan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit, agus déanaim comhghairdeas léi on her recent appointment. I thank her for the very informative, worthwhile and important debate we had yesterday on this area, particularly around artificial intelligence. What specific metrics is the Department using to measure the impact of the digital transition fund on SMEs, particularly in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Business Supports (20 Feb 2025)

Shay Brennan: I thank the Minister of State and very much welcome her commitment to the digitalisation of SMEs. I note that the fund is linked to the EU recovery and resilience facility and that this facility is not planned to be continued beyond 2026. It is vital that we in some way delink ourselves from that facility and that we continue to fund the vital growth of digitalisation within Irish SMEs. As...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Treasury Management Agency (18 Feb 2025)

Shay Brennan: 267. To ask the Minister for Finance his response to the issue of divestment by the Ireland strategic investment fund from all companies involved in illegal Israeli settlements (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6096/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (20 Feb 2025)

Shay Brennan: 62. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the specific metrics his Department is using to measure the impact of the digital transition fund on Irish small and medium enterprises’ digital competitiveness; and if it is planned to extend this initiative beyond the current planned expiry date in 2026.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6683/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (19 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: 2. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on climate action, environment and energy will meet next. [9482/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (19 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: Ireland has one of the best offshore wind resources in Europe, yet progress in developing the sector has been slow due to regulatory hurdles, infrastructural challenges and delays in project approvals. Given the urgent need to decarbonise our energy system and meet our 2030 climate targets, what specific actions is the Government taking to streamline the planning process, attract investment...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: 20. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the EU leaders' informal retreat on 3 February 2025. [11136/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: During recent European Council meetings, I understand Ireland has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine's bid for fast-tracked EU membership. Could the Taoiseach elaborate on the specific role Ireland has played in these discussions? Has he proposed any concrete measures or timelines to facilitate Ukraine's integration into the EU, especially given the challenges of aligning with EU standards...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (20 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: 60. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will report on housing commencement figures nationwide for 2024 and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12582/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: House Sales (20 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: 108. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of homes prevented from bulk sale to residential funds in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown since 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12581/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: 140. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will sanction the use of live facial recognition technology by An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12575/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: 191. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on the provision of body worn cameras to all members of An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12576/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (4 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: 234. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will meet with representatives of an organisation (details supplied) to discuss concerns in relation to the lack of pension increases since 2008 for members of the CIÉ superannuation scheme 1951; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9082/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (4 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: 235. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the fact that members of the CIÉ superannuation scheme 1951 have not received a pension increase since 2008, despite the scheme now meeting the funding standard and reserve funding standard requirements; the steps he will take to address this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9083/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (4 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: 236. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will engage with CIÉ management regarding the possibility of providing a pension increase to members of the CIÉ superannuation scheme 1951, in view of the scheme's improved funding position and the impact of inflation on pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9084/25]