Results 1-20 of 43 for speaker:Edward Timmins

Tariffs: Statements (9 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: We all know the huge benefit international trade has had on this country. On a finance basis alone, of the €97 billion we take in in taxes, more than €50 billion is attributable to our multinationals by way of corporation tax, VAT and PAYE. This supports all the services this State supplies, including health, social welfare and education. I often think this fact is lost on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Tourism Policy (9 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: 14. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will engage with the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Tourism Ireland officials, US Embassy officials and other stakeholders (details supplied) to discuss the possible establishment and to assess the feasibility of creating a US president's trail in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (9 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: 139. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will consider the establishment of a US president's trail in Ireland to highlight and promote the historical connections between the United States and Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17806/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (9 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: 140. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will engage with Tourism Ireland officials, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officials, US Embassy officials and other stakeholders (details supplied) to discuss the possible establishment of a US president's trail in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17807/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (9 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: 141. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will engage with tourism bodies, both in Ireland and Northern Ireland, regarding the potential benefits of a US president's trail in Ireland; and if he will provide details of any possible discussions or proposals. [17809/25]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Provision (8 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: That answer is high level. What I am getting at here is that more micromanaging is required. In particular, each county has a target but I would suggest this should be monitored on a monthly basis, with an explanation sought if it is not reached. This should be done cumulatively as well. It should even go so far as having quarterly meetings with CEOs and the heads of planning and the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Provision (8 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: I thank the Minister of State for being here this evening. I want to discuss the individual county council building targets from 2025 to 2030 and the actuals from 2020 to 2024. The national planning framework needs to be finalised. I have been raising this since I came here and, prior to that, in my time as a county councillor. Coincidentally, a first revision was published today. I hope...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2025)

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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2025)

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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: Will the Minister give an update on three secondary schools in west Wicklow: Blessington Community College; Scoil Chonglais, Baltinglass, and St. Kevin's Communtity College, Dunlavin? These are all awaiting building projects to commence. With a growing population in west Wicklow and further development planned in the area, these projects require urgent attention. These are the only...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: 144. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the three secondary schools in west Wicklow (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17128/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: 157. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for a special class for a school (details supplied); and for a breakdown of the number of special classes for all of Wicklow versus the level of need. [17129/25]

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

Edward Timmins: 638. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the average wait time for decisions from An Bord Pleanála on developments (details supplied); the number of inspectors on An Bord Pleanála on 1 January 2020; and the number on 1 April 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17338/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Official Engagements (3 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: 194. To ask the Minister for Finance if he would report on his meeting with the president of the European Central Bank which took place during his Saint Patrick’s Day mission to Germany; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16386/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Official Engagements (3 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: 195. To ask the Minister for Finance if he would report on his meeting with the German Minister for Finance as part of his Saint Patrick’s Day trip; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16387/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion (1 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: 182. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the frequency of meetings of the Government Trade Forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15211/25]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Mar 2025)

Edward Timmins: Next Monday will see the launch of a new men's mental health programme in Baltinglass, County Wicklow. This is the Headsup programme. Headsup is an evidence-based mental health education and training programme for men who are finding life stressful, have issues with unemployment, feel isolated or lonely and who wish to learn ways to improve their well-being. Headsup gives men the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (26 Mar 2025)

Edward Timmins: 105. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will request his staff to reopen the appeal of a person (details supplied) who’s application for carer’s benefit has been rejected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14355/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wildlife Protection (25 Mar 2025)

Edward Timmins: 163. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of staff resources in Naas regional veterinary office dedicated to the wildlife programme in each of the years from 2015 to date (details supplied); and the complement of farm relief service operatives available for the badger programme each year since 2015. [13538/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (25 Mar 2025)

Edward Timmins: 479. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the housing target completions for County Wicklow, by year, from 2025 to 2030; and the targets and actual completions, by year, from 2020 to 2024. [14216/25]