Results 2,201-2,220 of 3,333 for speaker:James O'Connor
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Sep 2022)
James O'Connor: 35. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has undertaken any work to address the current lack of bus drivers; if consideration is been given to temporarily increase the maximum age limit for school bus drivers to alleviate the pressure on bus companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46335/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (22 Sep 2022)
James O'Connor: 72. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current position regarding the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46334/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (22 Sep 2022)
James O'Connor: 116. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue from corporation tax in the context of growing global inflation rates and economic difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46333/22]
- Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)
James O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, for being here today and recognise the seriousness of this legislation. Although it is quite prescriptive, it is very finite. There is a lot in it but it will make a significant difference collectively across other work the Government is doing in the area of health. It will address a lot of issues around trying to get foreign medical...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (20 Sep 2022)
James O'Connor: 190. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of taxis and hackneys currently operating in County Cork by location, in tabular form. [45558/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (15 Sep 2022)
James O'Connor: 292. To ask the Minister for Health the criteria that is applied when issuing medical cards to persons affected by certain conditions (details supplied). [45243/22]
- Summer Economic Statement: Statements (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)
James O'Connor: It is very welcome that we have the opportunity to contribute in the Dáil on the summer economic statement but also to reflect on the economic circumstances in which the State finds itself. In recent weeks, many people across the country have seen the extraordinary and cynical attempt by the Opposition, and more so Sinn Féin, to undermine the public's confidence in our Government....
- Summer Economic Statement: Statements (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)
James O'Connor: The Government has been doing its level best over the course of the last two and a half years, since we came into power, to support families that are struggling and we will continue to do that. In advance of the budget, we should take stock of the situation in the world economy. We are facing unprecedented uncertainty, which has driven large increases in interest rates. The euro and the...
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (14 Jul 2022)
James O'Connor: 14. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work that he is undertaking to ensure the security of supply of fodder for the coming winter. [38513/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)
James O'Connor: 77. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider expanding tillage supports to dairy farmers given the ongoing and unusual dry weather. [38512/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (14 Jul 2022)
James O'Connor: 97. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the full suite of supports that are available to workers under the treatment benefit scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34932/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (14 Jul 2022)
James O'Connor: 148. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the process for applying for an additional needs' payment; if the 30-hour limit for working families has been removed; if a person can apply online as well as in person; the changes that have been made to the means test limits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34933/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (12 Jul 2022)
James O'Connor: 137. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children for each LHO area in CHO4 who were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the 2005 Disability Act as of 1 July 2022 or the latest date available. [37522/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (12 Jul 2022)
James O'Connor: 187. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons currently waiting for an occupational therapy assessment in each LHO area in CHO4; the number waiting for treatment in each LHO area in CHO4; the number in each category waiting for over a year [37523/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (12 Jul 2022)
James O'Connor: 1023. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the roll-out of the second Covid-19 booster to persons over 60 years of age (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37903/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (12 Jul 2022)
James O'Connor: 583. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the action that she will take regarding persons (details supplied) who are in receipt of the disablement benefit not being eligible for the fuel allowance given that they are still under the means test limit considering the current cost of fuel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37014/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (12 Jul 2022)
James O'Connor: 1023. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the roll-out of the second Covid-19 booster to persons over 60 years of age (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37903/22]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Protection (7 Jul 2022)
James O'Connor: I thank the Minister for the update. Another point which needs to be made is that there was a great deal of unfortunate commentary in recent times about the arrival of Ukrainian refugees in Ireland. It is dangerous to go into that type of territory. It is important also that the Government works with communities which are hosting refugees. I am from the town of Youghal and the Minister...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Protection (7 Jul 2022)
James O'Connor: 92. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the total admissions to the Irish refugee protection programme since its inception; when the next group of refugees from Jordan and Lebanon are expected to travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36699/22]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Protection (7 Jul 2022)
James O'Connor: Will the Minister provide an update on the total admissions of people under the Irish refugee protection programme since its inception? Will he give us an update as to when the next group of refugees who will arrive from Jordan and Lebanon are expected to travel? Will the Minister make a statement on the matter?