Results 1-20 of 58 for speaker:John Clendennen

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Industry (9 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this Topical Issue. Over the past number of years very significant progress has been made on insurance reform. The importance of insurance and the security and protection it provides for policyholders cannot be underestimated and it must be readily available and affordable. The impetus for and the objectives of all the recent reform was very...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Industry (9 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: I thank the Minister of State. In no uncertain terms, this will lead to an increase in premiums and costs to every one of the societal areas I mentioned in my earlier contribution. General damages awards in Ireland remain significantly higher than in Europe. Increasing them further will only put more businesses at a competitive disadvantage and place even more pressure on strained sectors...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (3 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: The promises President Trump made from the Rose Garden last night were essentially protectionism with thorny tariffs, presenting challenges and uncertainty for many sectors, including businesses, farmers and livelihoods in County Offaly. It is essential we maintain a sense of calm with a measured response, proactively working with our EU counterparts through trade, diversification and...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 138. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of embassies and consulates of Ireland operating at present; how this compared with the number at the time of the launch of the Global Island strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15450/25]

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: Thank you very much, a Cheann Comhairle. I wish you well, and it is good to see you back in the Chair. How many embassies and consulates is Ireland operating and how does this compare with the number at the time of the launch of the Global Ireland strategy?

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: I thank the Tánaiste. We have made fantastic progress in this area and it is commendable what has been achieved with respect to bolstering our global footprint. That whole Ireland House system has been a wonderful initiative, and it has never been more needed given our ever-changing and ever-shifting global priorities. When you speak to members of the diaspora, you get a great...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: When you look at days like St. Patrick's Day and what it achieves in reaching every corner of the world, the more locations where we can have a presence and be able to promote Ireland that way, the better. It also opens an opportunity for greater connectivity around the world. When you see the number of people who are coming here to work from the likes of South America, there is a real...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 278. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the results of the recent BusConnects consultation will be completed; when the outcomes will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15115/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 279. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any bus routes were ceased by the NTA in 2023, and 2024; the details of any ceased routes; their duration of operation by commercial operators; and whether the NTA proposes to offer compensation for the cessation of these routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15116/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 280. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the likely impact of the cessation of commercial bus routes on passengers and the commercial bus industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15117/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 340. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the operation of retirement relief, an agri-taxation measure, to promote the transfer of agri-business and farms to the next generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15798/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Legislative Measures (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 341. To ask the Minister for Finance the progress of legislating to ensure access to cash, including the provision of ATMs and cash desks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15799/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Foreign Direct Investment (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 353. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the top ten countries of foreign direct investment from 2019 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15051/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Programmes (27 Mar 2025)

John Clendennen: 85. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there is a central set of criteria which apply under the local enhancement programme, given that the funding is decided at a local level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14607/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Programmes (27 Mar 2025)

John Clendennen: I wish both the Minister and the Minister of State well in their new roles. I ask if there is a central set of criteria which apply under the local enhancement programme, given that the funding is decided at a local level, and if the Minister will make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Programmes (27 Mar 2025)

John Clendennen: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Rialtas as an obair le deich mbliana anuas chun tacú le tuath na hÉireann. It is important to look at the last ten years and see the progress that has been made in rural Ireland, with the establishment of this very Department in providing a strategic plan, a focus and funding for every rural community. Through the Local Government Reform Act 2014, I...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Programmes (27 Mar 2025)

John Clendennen: I ask that feedback might be taken from local authorities on the applications that were made and the sums that were sought versus what was actually allocated to see what shortfall there was, if any. It is important where good initiatives come forward that they get the full support of the Government and the State. Second, there is a time element as regards the administration burden on...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (27 Mar 2025)

John Clendennen: The local improvement scheme is one of the best schemes we have seen in terms of reaching corners of all parts of rural Ireland that may not necessarily have street lights or which may be waiting for broadband to be delivered. We should be encouraging councils to clear all their backlogs rather than breaking it down into districts or otherwise. If we can see a way to a situation where...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (27 Mar 2025)

John Clendennen: 28. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the work being done to ensure the most efficient use of further and higher education facilities, including, for example, at night and weekends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14618/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (27 Mar 2025)

John Clendennen: 47. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to report on the preparation of the long-term student accommodation strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14609/25]