Results 181-200 of 369 for speaker:Ryan O'Meara

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Health and Safety (20 May 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 422. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has an official stance in relation to the location of phone masts next to schools, with consideration being given to the Telecommunications Antennae and Support Structures Guidelines for Planning Authorities 1996, which is cited in numerous county development plans nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Legislative Process (20 May 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 615. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the current status of the Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner's Pension) Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25758/25]

Common Agricultural Policy and Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan: Statements (15 May 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: So is North Tipperary.

Common Agricultural Policy and Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan: Statements (15 May 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: I recognise the passion my colleague has just shown. We might work on our five times tables at some stage. I start by welcoming Francie Gorman, who is the IFA president. We met previously. I recently met the chairman of Tipperary North IFA, Baden Powell, and other representatives. I will speak about the CAP in a moment, but, first, because I know the Minister met the IFA to discuss it...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 May 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: I will begin by congratulating the Tipperary under-20 hurlers on their victory over Clare in Limerick yesterday evening. I congratulate Brendan Cummins and his management team, Sam O’Farrell, the captain, and Paddy McCormack, the vice captain, on lifting the J.J. Kenneally cup. I am one of a number of Fianna Fáil TDs who represent Kilkenny. I believe the Leas-Cheann Comhairle...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Policy (15 May 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: I have said before that housing is the number one issue affecting my generation. Whether we call them modular units, modular methods of construction or log cabins, we know what we are talking about. I am aware of many in rural Ireland up laneways or in yards, and planning permission is a major issue. We need to address that. In a rural area, if it is in keeping with the environment, which...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Policy (15 May 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: I acknowledge the work done by the Minister of State on that matter to date, particularly regarding backyard dwellings or the equivalent of the 40 sq. m extension planning exemption. We need to go beyond that and allow a wider scale. I am not saying it is the entire solution; it is part of the solution. There is a real place for these dwellings at the moment. I will highlight the example...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Policy (15 May 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 11. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to expand the provision of modular housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24654/25]

Committee on Defence and National Security: Business of Joint Committee (15 May 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: I too wish to start my comments by congratulating the Cathaoirleach on her appointment. I genuinely look forward to working with her on this very important and new committee. It is an honour to be appointed to this committee, particularly at a time when we are seeing issues of security, including international security, in Ireland and right across the European Union. I acknowledge the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Services (15 May 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 65. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the means by which he plans to prioritise water and wastewater infrastructure to deliver the capacity to facilitate housing development in our towns and villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24655/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Pensions (15 May 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 266. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if service training days can be considered towards days' service with respect to an individual’s pension eligibility (details supplied); if recourse is available to such an individual who falls short of the five years of service requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24922/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (15 May 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 283. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if PTO generators are considered a fixed item under TAMS 3; the rationale for said classification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24923/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (15 May 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 284. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine with regard to his decision to re-open a new TAMS tranche in the wake of storm Éowyn and his inclusion of all generator types, and given that backup PTO generators are deemed fixed items in TAMS under DES, OCIS, YFCIS and WFCIS, if all other generator types including standalone diesel generators included in this tranche were...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tax Rebates (15 May 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 285. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is concerned that farmers are unable to claim VAT rebates on large standalone diesel generators on farms, especially in the wake of Storm Éowyn and increasing reliance among farmers on electricity for their operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24925/25]

Driving Test Wait Times: Statements (14 May 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: I have a deep sense of frustration with the testing system in the country, particularly in Nenagh. I feel the need to vocalise the frustrations particularly of young people who regularly contact me in my constituency office. Nenagh has one of the lowest pass rates, if not the lowest, in the country. It is well below 40% while the national average appears to be somewhere just about 50% at...

Power of Higher Education, Research and Skills as Economic Enablers in a Changing World: Statements (13 May 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: I welcome these statements on the importance of higher education. A cornerstone of Ireland's economic success has been the availability of a highly skilled and educated workforce. Since we embraced foreign direct investment and enabled access to second level education for all, knowledge and talent have been the pillars of our economic strategy. Ongoing investment in further and higher...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (13 May 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 119. To ask the Minister for Health when the new primary care centre in Nenagh will open; what services it will provide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24022/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (13 May 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 528. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will detail the grant supports that are available towards running costs for small and medium enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23675/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (13 May 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 626. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht where an artist who is interested in showcasing their work in the Centre Culturel Irlandais may apply or who they may engage with regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24341/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (13 May 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 702. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he intends to introduce the “above the shop” property refurbishment grant to address vacancy and dereliction in our towns and villages, as committed to under the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23370/25]