Results 181-200 of 1,228 for speaker:Albert Dolan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (2 Oct 2025)

Albert Dolan: 362. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of incidents recorded on the PULSE system regarding a property (details supplied) in 2024 and from 1 January 2025 to date in 2025. [52779/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (2 Oct 2025)

Albert Dolan: 445. To ask the Minister for Health the number of calls made to the National Ambulance Service to attend a property (details supplied) in 2024 and from 1 January 2025 and to date in 2025. [52780/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (2 Oct 2025)

Albert Dolan: 446. To ask the Minister for Health the number of calls made to Westdoc to attend a property (details supplied) in 2024 and from 1 January 2025 to date in 2025. [52781/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (2 Oct 2025)

Albert Dolan: 474. To ask the Minister for Health the number of recipients of the flu vaccine for each of the past four years, by county or geographical area; by age category; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52924/25]

Investment in Sport and Sporting Infrastructure: Statements (1 Oct 2025)

Albert Dolan: I welcome this debate. The one thing I have to say about sports capital funding and the one thing that is heartwarming about it is that it is the most efficiently spent money in the country. When the grant is devolved to our local clubs and teams, we see them go to the ends of the earth to spend the money as efficiently as possible to yield the very best results for their communities. That...

Situation in Gaza: Statements (1 Oct 2025)

Albert Dolan: What has unfolded before our eyes in Gaza is nothing short of catastrophic. It is a stain on humanity and it demands our unflinching condemnation. Since the war began, over 65,000 people have lost their lives, tens of thousands more have been injured and millions are displaced and starving. Children are buried beneath rubble, hospitals and schools are destroyed and an entire people are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Albert Dolan: My first question is about cost pressures. The witnesses went into detail about the labour costs. Is it the labour cost, the energy cost, the insurance cost or a mixture of everything that poses the biggest threat to the ability of SMEs to remain competitive now? What practical steps should the Government be taking to alleviate those costs?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Albert Dolan: That is an increase of €100,000 on last year.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Albert Dolan: Inflation is like a spiral across the economy. I understand what Mr. Filan is saying. The business energy support grant will cover 75% of costs up to €10,000. Is ISME seeing a lot of businesses availing of this grant, are businesses aware of it to help with the energy-cost side of things, and does ISME feel there is a good uptake for it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Albert Dolan: If I go into my local enterprise office, it will essentially fund energy upgrades in my store or shop or any business - an accounting firm, solicitor's practice or whatever - up to €10,000 to cover 75% of the cost.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Albert Dolan: Okay. That is good. I appreciate that. Regarding productivity and scale, obviously Ireland has a huge number of small firms and micro firms. What specific barriers does ISME see preventing them from scaling up and improving productivity compared with others across the EU?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Albert Dolan: I appreciate all the contributions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Albert Dolan: I thank the witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Albert Dolan: Does Skillnet not have that National Training Fund unlocked?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 Sep 2025)

Albert Dolan: 150. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the promised bus service linking Athenry to Galway city, which was schedule to commence in Q2 of 2025; the reason for the delay; a timeline for the introduction of this vital service to Athenry, which is currently lacking any public bus service. [51765/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Primary Medical Certificates (30 Sep 2025)

Albert Dolan: 328. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of outstanding appellants before the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal who reside in the west of Ireland; if he will arrange for a clinic of the board to be convened in Galway or another suitable west of Ireland location, given the accessibility challenges for applicants required to travel to Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Freedom of Information (30 Sep 2025)

Albert Dolan: 351. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform given that the Freedom of Information Model Publication Scheme Guidance (2016) issued by his Department under Section 8 of the FOI Act specifies that ‘payments or purchase orders for goods and services’ should be published on a quarterly basis for amounts above €20,000, but with a higher €100,000 threshold...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Rights (30 Sep 2025)

Albert Dolan: 374. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the options open to employees where employers are seeking to curtail remote working for existing employees, especially where employees have purchased homes in rural areas on the basis of a legitimate expectation of being able to work remotely; whether such attempts at curtailment could be tantamount to constructive dismissal as...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (30 Sep 2025)

Albert Dolan: 458. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to commit to funding for repairs, upkeep and inspections of the playground adjoining a school (details supplied), which is used extensively on a daily basis by every class in the school and consequently experiences significant wear and tear, the cost of which currently has to be met through fundraising by the local community group. [51502/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Procurement Contracts (30 Sep 2025)

Albert Dolan: 749. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if all contracting authorities under the aegis of his Department are in full compliance with Circular 05/2023, in particular the mandatory requirement to publish contract award notices for all contracts above €25,000; and if he will provide details of the monitoring or enforcement arrangements in place to ensure this...