Results 181-200 of 3,229 for speaker:Gary Gannon

International Security and International Trade: Statements (20 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: The Taoiseach actually speaks about reform of the triple lock. Removing one aspect of the triple lock is not reform, but ratification. It is a deceit.

International Security and International Trade: Statements (20 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: What we in the Social Democrats will propose next week is to stay true to who we are as people. If the Government wants to remove the triple lock, it should put the question to the people and have a plebiscite. If the Government has conviction, stands over this principle and believes this would make us better, then put it to the people. Let us stand up for democratic norms while eroding...

International Security and International Trade: Statements (20 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: When I woke up this morning and the radio came on, the very first story talked about the European Council meeting happening today, which has rearmament on a scale that has not been seen for approximately 80 to 90 years as its first item on the agenda. We talked about the fact that our Taoiseach will be going and that loans will be provided so that European powers can buy military equipment,...

International Security and International Trade: Statements (20 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: We will not be a military power, despite the fact that the Tánaiste wishes to purchase six jets at some point. Even those six jets will not keep us safe from what the Government fears might happen. They would only allow it to play war games in an area in which we have no role or space. What we are good at, and what we have always been good at, is being people who can actually act in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (20 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 21. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government in view of the potential for vacant homes, as identified in census 2022, to contribute to housing supply with minimal additional labour requirements, the way in which the Government has assessed the effectiveness of its current plans to address vacant properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12889/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (20 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 23. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the specific measures that will be used to ensure that the increased housing targets of 50,500 homes annually between 2025 and 2030 are met alongside the current labour market constraints. [12891/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Persons Supports (20 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 104. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government in view of the recent report from Depaul Ireland and Mental Health Reform, which highlights that half of homeless individuals accessing Depaul’s services experience mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, the way in which the Minister plans to address the intersection of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 144. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Gardaí currently serving in An Garda Síochána; the projected number eligible for retirement over the next five years; the expected impact on policing capacity; the measures being taken to address recruitment and retention challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12859/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Online Safety (20 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 170. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality given that one third of the complaints received from Ireland to the Appeals Centre Europe related to harassment and bullying, and one in five concerned hate speech, the steps being taken by him to tackle the increasing incidence of harmful content online; and how he plans to enhance the effectiveness of current content...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: Answer the Social Democrats' question.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 279. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to address issues in relation to the 11 and 11B bus service, which replaced the 46A earlier this year (details supplied). [10763/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (19 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 280. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what steps are being taken to improve the reliability of the public transport system and reduce the stress and inconvenience faced by commuters, particularly students, who depend on these services to attend school on time. [10764/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (19 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 346. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the authority responsible for the regulation of commercial drone food delivery services, particularly regarding their impact on communities including safety and noise pollution; how the public can have their voices heard in this regulatory process; to consider updating national planning and transport regulations to address the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (19 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 399. To ask the Minister for Finance for an update on the situation regarding a clinic (details supplied) which faces closure due to the recent tax law clarification; if a legislative exemption will be reconsidered to ensure the clinic’s continued operation and prevent further harm to those who rely on it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11127/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Social Media (19 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 499. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he is taking to ensure that the expansion of the Appeals Centre Europe to additional social media platforms is effective; how the oversight of these platforms will be integrated into existing regulatory frameworks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12633/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Social Media (19 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 500. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the role of Coimisiún na Meán in assessing the decisions of the Appeals Centre Europe, particularly in cases where platforms fail to abide by EU law, including what actions the agency will take if it finds that platforms are not complying with the centre’s rulings; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Social Media (19 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 502. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment given that the Appeals Centre Europe has ruled against a company (details supplied) in half of its decisions, how the Government plans to support the centre in holding social media giants accountable for content moderation failures; the measures in place to ensure that platforms adhere to the centre’s rulings; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Social Media (19 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 503. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in light of the 1,500 complaints received by the newly established Appeals Centre Europe, how the Government is ensuring that social media platforms (details supplied) comply with the EU’s Digital Services Act by providing accessible and transparent avenues for users to challenge content moderation decisions; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (19 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 643. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the delays in the construction of a school building (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11471/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Derelict Sites (19 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 847. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the current policy regarding the use of derelict protected structures for emergency or short-term accommodation; the criteria or guidelines in place to assess the suitability of such properties for this purpose, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents while preserving the integrity of protected structures; and if he...