Results 1-20 of 109 for speaker:Brian Brennan

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Apr 2025)

Brian Brennan: Regarding Irish tourism, I am concerned about the figures that have come out for March. The number of inbound travellers is down and I would like to know what plan is in place to reverse this downward trend. The programme for Government clearly states a commitment to growing the tourism industry and I ask for strong action to support this growth. It is imperative that, as a Government, we...

Special Education: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2025)

Brian Brennan: I thank the Deputy.

Special Education: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2025)

Brian Brennan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Derelict Sites (30 Apr 2025)

Brian Brennan: I thank the Minister of State and welcome his action plan, which is very much needed, and the further investment. I take the Minister of State's point about the involvement of the local authority, and how important that is. If we take Arklow, the town I am from and where I have spent all my working life of 25 years, it was a vibrant town, with a port and a buzzing main street. My wife, my...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Derelict Sites (30 Apr 2025)

Brian Brennan: I raise the issue of dereliction in our cities, towns and villages. The blight of dereliction and long-term vacancy is prevalent throughout our country. According to the CSO figures for 2022, there are 163,000 derelict properties. I welcome the progress and the millions, if not billions, of euro invested nationwide clearly showing in the vacant property refurbishment grant statistics...

Children's Health Ireland: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Brian Brennan: I am listening with great interest to this debate. I am listening not only as a TD but also as a parent. I was there. I have two beautiful young children. One is seven and one is six. My young son has cystic fibrosis. My son was called to Cappagh hospital to see the consultant under investigation. I went there with my wife. We met the consultant. He told us, literally straight away,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (10 Apr 2025)

Brian Brennan: 247. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he intends to roll-out a capital and equipment grant for the arts, similar to the annual sports capital grants as recommended by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media report, The Development of Local and Community Arts - July 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18124/25]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Apr 2025)

Brian Brennan: On childcare and early learning, new regulations are being put in place for home-based care but continued consultation with the providers is essential. There is major frustration among childcare providers who face great financial pressure and bureaucracy. I engage with experienced operators such as Brigid Fleming in Riverchapel and Frances Burke in Arklow and they are not alone as this is a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (8 Apr 2025)

Brian Brennan: 602. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the current housing assistance payment limits; his views on whether these are appropriate taking into account rising rental costs; if he plans to make changes in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16670/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (8 Apr 2025)

Brian Brennan: 760. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what supports he plans to offer in 2025 for those in the tillage sector, especially due to increasing costs and constant factors outside farmers’ control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16703/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (8 Apr 2025)

Brian Brennan: 761. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on plans to provide a forgotten farmers' scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16704/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Financial Instruments (3 Apr 2025)

Brian Brennan: We will move on please.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Trade Relations (3 Apr 2025)

Brian Brennan: I acknowledge the Deputy's comments on Mick O'Dwyer. I had a personal involvement with him in Wicklow GAA. I was sponsor and he was manager. He was one of the most amazing characters I have ever come across. The legacy he has left the GAA world is priceless.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (3 Apr 2025)

Brian Brennan: For the record, Questions Nos. 1, 2 and 6 will be grouped. I call Deputy Doherty.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (3 Apr 2025)

Brian Brennan: I have been informed that they can be grouped.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (3 Apr 2025)

Brian Brennan: They can be grouped with other priority questions but not with other oral questions.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (3 Apr 2025)

Brian Brennan: I am happy with that.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (3 Apr 2025)

Brian Brennan: 252. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason an application was unsuccessful under the historic structures fund (details supplied); whether there is any further funding available and if not, the reasons why the allocation for this year's tranche of funding was lower than before; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16447/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (2 Apr 2025)

Brian Brennan: 114. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the application for building works for a school (details supplied) and when these essential works will be approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15883/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Contracts (2 Apr 2025)

Brian Brennan: 239. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth whether a contract has been issued or is under consideration (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16005/25]