Results 181-200 of 3,222 for speaker:Gary Gannon

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...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Welfare Services (19 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 996. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection what steps are being taken to ensure that individuals living in nursing homes, such as individuals (details supplied), are not excluded from accessing community services and supports; and whether current policy effectively addresses the needs of people who require assistance but are residing in institutional settings. [10795/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (19 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 1087. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his position on the European Commission's proposal to create 'return hubs' through agreements with third countries; and how he intends to address the human rights concerns associated with these hubs. [12861/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (19 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 1218. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality given the potential for human rights violations such as arbitrary detention and refoulement, the steps the Government is taking to ensure that any future EU return policies align with international law and human rights standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12847/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (19 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 1219. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality in light of concerns raised by a number of human rights organisations about the financial and diplomatic implications of the EU's revised Return Directive, how the Government plans to assess the long-term impact of these proposals on national budgets and international relations; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (19 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 1141. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality regarding the withdrawal by the Legal Aid Board of legal aid on the basis of alleged breaches of the in-camera rule, if he will consider introducing an independent appeals mechanism for such decisions. [11598/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (19 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 1142. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is aware of cases where the in-camera rule has been applied in a manner that restricts parents from raising legitimate concerns about the welfare of their children in high-conflict custody disputes; and the measures his Department is considering to ensure the rule is not misused in ways that reduce transparency and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (19 Mar 2025)

Gary Gannon: 1143. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his Department will conduct an independent review into cases where children have been removed from their primary caregiver against their stated wishes in family law proceedings; and if he will ensure that mechanisms are in place to guarantee children’s voices are meaningfully incorporated in such decisions. [11601/25]