Results 181-200 of 2,648 for speaker:Malcolm Byrne

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Offices (13 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 850. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the specific measures taken in his Departmental offices and operations in reducing energy usage and to assist in Ireland meeting our climate targets for 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23324/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Energy Usage (13 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 920. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific measures taken in his departmental offices and operations in reducing energy usage and to assist in Ireland meeting our climate targets for 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23313/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Energy Usage (13 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 953. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the specific measures taken in her departmental offices and operations in reducing energy usage and to assist in Ireland meeting our climate targets for 2030; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23314/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Energy Usage (13 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 1022. To ask the Minister for Health the specific measures taken in her departmental offices and operations in reducing energy usage and to assist in Ireland meeting our climate targets for 2030; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23322/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Energy Usage (13 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 1226. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the specific measures taken in his Departmental offices and operations in reducing energy usage and to assist in Ireland meeting our climate targets for 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23321/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Energy Usage (13 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 1273. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the specific measures taken in his Departmental offices and operations in reducing energy usage and to assist in Ireland meeting our climate targets for 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23326/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Policy (8 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: Specifically on Question No. 101, I welcome the fact the Minister has stated clearly it is a priority to continue with the basic income for artists scheme. I agree with Deputy Ó Snodaigh that we are coming very quickly towards August. As a first priority for the 2,000 recipients of the basic income for artists scheme there needs to be an indication as to whether it will be continued...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Policy (8 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I appreciate the answers the Minister has given and I appreciate that he will make an announcement. I understand he is awaiting the second report but in the first report, as the Minister acknowledged, quantitatively and qualitatively the basic income scheme for artists was viewed as a significant success. It is important for those in receipt of it that some indication is given to them as to...

Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: It is critical that we ensure in the funding under the next EU budget that the multiannual financial framework is sufficient to support a number of areas that are critical to this country. We need to have a fully funded Common Agricultural Policy. With regard to Europe's competitiveness, the Union's research budget should be sufficiently well funded. On the opportunities that are available...

Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I know how committed the Minister of State is to the ideals of the European Union and to the peace and prosperity project it continues to be. Our statements today are very important, particularly as we prepare for Ireland's hosting of the EU Presidency during the latter part of 2026. It should be noted that under our Presidency in 1990, German reunification occurred. We saw in 2004 the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (7 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 141. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the establishment of Ireland’s AI regulatory sandbox in accordance with the provisions of the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22542/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (7 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 155. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason that funding under the emergency works scheme was refused for urgent repairs to the playground of a school (details supplied) given recent injuries to children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22022/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Payments (1 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 88. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of enterprises in receipt of the wage subsidy scheme to support employment of those with disabilities; the number of individuals so supported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21537/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (1 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 54. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in light of the United Arab Emirates using artificial intelligence to assist in writing legislation, if his Department would consider a similar move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21541/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Schemes (1 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 124. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he has plans to increase the levels of hourly payment made under the wage subsidy scheme which helps enterprises employ those with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21538/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (1 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 166. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the strength of the relationship between Ireland and Australia; and the events planned to mark 80 years of diplomatic relations with same. [21775/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (1 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 167. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline any correspondence or communication from the Russian embassy since Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 on Ireland’s position regarding that invasion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21776/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (1 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 218. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, as part of the reform of junior certificate grades, she will allow students access to their marked papers and to final percentages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21778/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Cycling Facilities (1 May 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 219. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures that are in place to encourage students to cycle to school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21779/25]