Results 1-20 of 218 for speaker:Ken O'Flynn

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (18 Dec 2024)

Ken O'Flynn: I congratulate the Ceann Comhairle on her new position. I have so many people to thank for electing me and trusting me, not just the people of Cork North-Central but also my campaign manager, former Deputy Noel O’Flynn, who served in this House from 1997 to 2011. I thank him most sincerely for everything he has done for me as my father and of course as a Deputy. He was the one who...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (23 Jan 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: I congratulate the Government and the newly appointed Ministers. This is a special day for them and their families. The Government that has been presented to us tonight is like a shabby, broken down house that has had a slap of paint thrown over it. The hope is that it will all be fine on the night, lads. That is what this Government is. I read the programme for Government. I thought I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 Jan 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 243. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the criteria for installation of ‘cat’s eyes’ on rural roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1402/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Jan 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 244. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has concerns related to difficulties caused by high-intensity LED headlights on new cars for oncoming drivers; if this matter has been discussed with the European Commission which is responsible for regulation of this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1403/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (22 Jan 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 400. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a site (details supplied) is under the ownership of the OPW; the plans the OPW has for this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1637/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (22 Jan 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 573. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school transport service (details supplied) will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1042/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (22 Jan 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 587. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider providing a new school building for a school (details supplied), given current capacity issues and the lack of facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1131/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (22 Jan 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 1169. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what supports his Department can provide to a group (details supplied) in County Galway in its efforts to establish a new community creche in Caltra; if there is funding available from his Department for construction and initial operational costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46608/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Data (22 Jan 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 1241. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of people awaiting a fist appointment in the CDNTs across County Galway; the number who have been waiting less than 3, 3-6, 6-12 and more than 12 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1401/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 Jan 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 1503. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on the expected rollout of the free HRT scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1156/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Jan 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 1543. To ask the Minister for Health the current waiting list time for the complex menopause clinic in Galway University Hospital; if there are plans to expand this clinic and reduce waiting lists given that many patients have complex and urgent medical needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1342/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Legislative Measures (5 Feb 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 29. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the Government’s position on the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018; if the Government will impose any sanctions on Israel given the genocide committed against the people of Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2552/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Weather Events (5 Feb 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 389. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if financial assistance is available to businesses such as restaurants that lost perishable stock during storm Éowyn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2946/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Special Educational Needs (5 Feb 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 434. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will reconsider the decision to refuse an ASD class at a school (details supplied) given that there is a waiting list for such classes at this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2562/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (5 Feb 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 688. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if financial assistance is available to persons who rely on medical devices powered by electricity to purchase electricity generators as a back-up in case of a power outage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2947/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Weather Events (5 Feb 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 876. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider implementing a scheme to provide financial assistance to support farmers in purchasing back-up electricity generators to assist them during future severe weather events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2948/25]

Government’s Response to Storm Éowyn: Statements (Resumed) (6 Feb 2025)

Louis O'Hara: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach agus le gach duine a thug tacaíocht dom agus a chaith vóta dom sa toghchán seo. Déanfaidh mé mo dhícheall a bheith i m'ionadaí láidir. I thank the people of Galway East who have put me here as the first republican TD for the constituency in over a hundred years. I will represent them to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (6 Feb 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 34. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the progress of four major infrastructure projects: the Northern Distributor Road, Cork to Limerick Road, Mallow Relief Road, and the Northern Ring Road; the current phases of planning and implementation for each project, including projected timelines for completion, any preliminary and ongoing works, and the expected...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (6 Feb 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 42. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the progress of a road project in Cork (details supplied); and the measures being taken to ensure that the project remains on track moving forward. [3903/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (6 Feb 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 120. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if funding will be made available to clubs (details supplied) whose facilities were seriously damaged as a result of Storm Éowyn; if there are any other funding streams they can avail of; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3813/25]