Results 221-240 of 16,478 for speaker:Tommy Broughan

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ministerial Meetings (20 Nov 2019)

Tommy Broughan: 266. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has recently met the director general and-or chairperson and board of RTÉ to discuss the financial situation of the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48267/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (20 Nov 2019)

Tommy Broughan: 280. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on his proposed appointments to the board of Transport Infrastructure Ireland; the skills and experience he is seeking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48021/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (20 Nov 2019)

Tommy Broughan: 286. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the targeted improvements to accessibility of public transport nationwide that will be completed by the end of each quarter in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47911/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (20 Nov 2019)

Tommy Broughan: 291. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding provided to the Irish Coast Guard in each of the years 2016 to 2019, in tabular form; the budget allocation for same in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48265/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Reports (20 Nov 2019)

Tommy Broughan: 292. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the findings of the research of the Road Safety Authority on speeding, the free speed study survey report 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48266/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (20 Nov 2019)

Tommy Broughan: 366. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will report on the decision regarding so-called strategic housing developments being submitted directly to An Bord Pleanála; if he will not terminate this practice at the end of 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48274/19]

Personal Assistance Service: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Tommy Broughan: I am delighted to speak on the motion. The Minister of State will be aware that there has been a long struggle by constituents in Dublin Bay North for the recognition of a personal assistance service, supported by the appropriate funding. He will recall, as I do, Mr. Martin Naughton of Connemara and Baldoyle and his lifelong campaign for disability rights. He did groundbreaking work with...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (19 Nov 2019)

Tommy Broughan: 92. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is examining strengthening legislation in the provision of appropriate education in special schools, particularly those providing vocational skills placements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47099/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (19 Nov 2019)

Tommy Broughan: 99. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools providing special education being examined by his Department and other relevant stakeholders regarding the provision of appropriate education; the measures being undertaken to assess the level of appropriateness of the education; the follow-up expected of boards of management; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Shared Services (14 Nov 2019)

Tommy Broughan: 8. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the estimated expenditure savings in 2019 and 2020 from the operation of the National Shared Services Office, NSSO; his plans in this regard for financial shared services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46786/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Shared Services (14 Nov 2019)

Tommy Broughan: The National Shared Services Office, NSSO, has been up and running as an independent agency for the last couple of years. We were all very positively disposed to the legislation setting it up as it was piloted by the Minister through the House. I ask the Minister to provide an update on the kinds of savings and efficiencies gained from the establishment of the NSSO. The office is funded...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Shared Services (14 Nov 2019)

Tommy Broughan: The last figure that I saw for staff numbers was either 750 or 755 across both offices. I believe it was the 2017 report of the Comptroller and Auditor General, as discussed at the Committee of Public Accounts, which detailed approximately €50 million of spending on the establishment of the NSSO. In the context of savings or efficiencies, would that be included as part of the overall...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Shared Services (14 Nov 2019)

Tommy Broughan: The list of organisations covered by the NSSO is very impressive and includes all Government Departments, the Road Safety Authority, the Ordnance Survey Office, the Courts Service and so on. One big area where the office does not provide shared services is in health. I am not sure about teaching but it is certainly not involved in the health sector or the provision of shared services to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Shared Services (14 Nov 2019)

Tommy Broughan: Does the Minister anticipate that it will happen?

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates Process (14 Nov 2019)

Tommy Broughan: 34. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the current position and Estimates with regard to expenditures under Supplementary Estimates which may be presented to Dáil Éireann before the end of 2019; if future developments on Brexit post 12 December 2019 next may influence such Estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46788/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Government Procurement (14 Nov 2019)

Tommy Broughan: 35. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to request an independent evaluation of the work of the Office of Government Procurement; the procedures for the publication and scheduling of contracts and frameworks agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46787/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (14 Nov 2019)

Tommy Broughan: 58. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of public buildings that have been retrofitted; the climate action measures being implemented across such buildings, the Leinster House campus and buildings housing Departments in view of the age of some of the buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41403/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Nov 2019)

Tommy Broughan: Ten days ago, Ms Justice Úna Ní Raifeartaigh struck down section 44(10) of the Road Traffic Act 2010, amended by the Road Traffic Act 2016 which was brought in by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross. She stated is was incompatible with the Constitution. The section relates to whether one has received a fixed charge notice and not allowing people to use the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2019)

Tommy Broughan: I thank the Taoiseach for his response and his positive intentions to take action in this area. We have the example of how this is addressed in other jurisdictions, such as Australia and New Zealand. Australia has an e-safety commissioner. We clearly need to move to get Deputy Howlin’s Bill passed as soon as possible. Many people also feel that even the mightiest online...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2019)

Tommy Broughan: Ms Dara Quigley, a constituent of mine from Clonshaugh in Dublin Bay North, died tragically by drowning on 12 April 2017. Dara was a talented young journalist and community activist. Among her writings were a sharp and insightful blog entitled "Degree of uncertainty" and articles for the Dublin Inquirernewspaper. Her community activities included a strong role in the water charges protest...