Results 201-220 of 267 for speaker:Barry Heneghan

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (20 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 117. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment given Ireland's immense potential for offshore renewable energy and the production of green hydrogen, the specific steps he is taking to accelerate these initiatives and how he plans to position Ireland as a leader in the EU market for green hydrogen, thereby creating much-needed revenue for the State. [6740/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sports Events (20 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 145. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to examine the issue of exclusive broadcasting rights for major sporting events in Ireland, particularly a UK-based provider (details supplied) that holds a dominant position in the Irish market, leading to limited competition, no direct VAT contribution, and increased costs for the hospitality sector; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Regulation (20 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 193. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department has assessed the impact of an organisations effective monopoly on music licensing in Ireland, particularly in comparison to EU counterparts where licensing fees are more competitive; and if he will consider measures to introduce greater competition or alternative licensing models to reduce costs for the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (20 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 223. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he would examine the delays in implementing the new model of front-loading SNA support which was announced back in 2020; the reason it has not been implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7119/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (20 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 224. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to lay out a timeline for the construction of a new school building at a school (details supplied). [7120/25]

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

Barry Heneghan: 277. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will provide a detailed timeline for the enactment of the Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension) Bill 2024, in light of the Supreme Court ruling in a case (details supplied); and to outline the steps being taken to ensure that bereaved cohabiting partners will receive the necessary financial support...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Schemes (20 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 305. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to reconsider the end date for the accommodation recognition payment scheme for Ukrainian refugee’s living in Ireland, the scheme is due to end 31 March 2025. [7117/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Employment Support Services (20 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 323. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth on the need for cross departmental coordination with the Department of Social Protection and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment to tackle the issues of barriers to employment for people with disabilities and the practices of civil services dealing with disability benefits once in employment....

Maximising Artificial Intelligence: Statements (19 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: Guím gach rath ar an Aire Stáit ina post nua. Yesterday, I heard a Member of this House - I will not name anyone who is not here - speak and use his fake outrage for his little clip online about how he is annoyed that big tech will dominate this industry. As a recently qualified mechanical engineer who did my thesis on data centres and the waste heat potential they have, that is...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: Ba mhaith liom ceist a chur ar an Taoiseach faoi rud éigin a bhí sa Teach an tseachtain seo caite. Will he outline a timeline for when we expect to see the Occupied Territories Bill brought back into the House with the necessary legal changes? The Bill, when brought back, needs to preserve the original intention. I want this to be done. Will the Taoiseach outline the timeline...

Mental Health: Statements (18 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: Go n-éirí leis an Aire Stáit. I want to highlight the vital role sports clubs play in supporting mental health in our communities. I have seen at first hand how young men and women of north Dublin can have a sense of camaraderie going to sports matches in Shelbourne FC. Shelbourne FC runs a football for all team, which provides a football service to include individuals with...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (18 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 385. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6416/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Data (18 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 475. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide a detailed breakdown and a full disclosure on several matters relating to the curlew conservation programme in operation since 2017 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6413/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social Welfare Eligibility (18 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 510. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to support a matter (details supplied); if the Latvian authorities responded on a pension issue; and if he will outline the process for the person to apply for a State pension. [6419/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (18 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 584. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on an application by a club (details supplied) for the immigrant investor programme funding and to urgently support the redevelopment of club grounds. [6418/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wildlife Conservation (18 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 619. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a detailed breakdown and a full disclosure on several matters relating to the curlew conservation programme in operation since 2017 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6412/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Home Help Service (18 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 679. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of people waiting for home support in each month of 2024, up to 31 December 2024, broken down by CHO and LHO; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6414/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Home Help Service (18 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 680. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of HSE home support hours delivered in each month of 2024 compared to targeted delivery, broken down by CHO and LHO; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6415/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (18 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 842. To ask the Minister for Health when the review of the national clinical programme for ophthalmology will commence; if private community optometrists will have an opportunity to make submissions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6411/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (18 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 843. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6417/25]