Results 301-320 of 1,702 for speaker:Barry Ward

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Electric Vehicles (9 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: 194. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of parking spaces available at all court buildings in the country, broken down by location; if the spots are open to members of the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17933/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Advertising (9 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: 247. To ask the Minister for Health her views on whether advertising by companies (details supplied) contravenes laws in relation to alcohol advertising; if she will engage with companies that engage in this practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17769/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Advertising (9 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: 268. To ask the Minister for Health her views on the merits of amending the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 to remove the loophole that allows certain advertising of non-alcoholic drinks (details supplied); if her Department has carried out any research into this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17844/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Electric Vehicles (9 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: 275. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the number of EV charging spaces available at all hospital buildings, broken down by location, the provider in each instance of the charging infrastructure, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17912/25]

Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025: Second Stage (8 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: Can we not pass legislation that is more easily read by people without reference to lots of other pieces of legislation?

Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025: Second Stage (8 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: I welcome the Bill. It makes a lot of sense and we have all been waiting for it. I note it is one of 21 Bills flagged for priority under the first months of the new Government. That is reflected in the urgency with which we are bringing it in, and I welcome it. As the Minister of State will know, the purpose of the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025 is to deliver a...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: First, I add my voice to the support for Deputy Boyd Barrett and Councillor Melisa Halpin in Dun Laoghaire as they begin their journey to recovery. Almost ten years ago, we voted for marriage equality and proudly so. We have made great strides down that road but there are still families who do not have familial equality. Children born into same-sex couples - depending on the means in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Scoileanna Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta (8 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: 114. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the importance of promoting the provision of Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17047/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (8 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: 169. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the new premises for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17048/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (8 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: 238. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the plastic bag levy; how much it has accrued in each of the past five years; if this funding is ring-fenced for specific initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16518/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (8 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: 239. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the deposit return scheme; the protocol for money that is unclaimed; if this funding is ring-fenced for specific initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16519/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (8 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: 260. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding any further initiatives proposed by his Department to increase the support for offshore wind infrastructure in coastal communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17581/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (8 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: 339. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 288 of 25 March 2025, his views on whether existing age-based policies enacted by some insurance companies amount to discrimination under the Equal Status Acts 2000-2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17443/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (8 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: 341. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether there should be a requirement for credit unions to hold their annual general meetings in person rather than via electronic video conferencing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16520/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (8 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: 595. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the position regarding the rollout of the scheme to address the remediation of defects in apartments and duplexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16552/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (8 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: 1062. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to students completing the Leaving Certificate in June 2025 in relation to the CAO process (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17002/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (3 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: 20. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 288 of 25 March 2025, his views on whether existing age-based policies enacted by some insurance companies amount to discrimination under the Equal Status Acts 2000-2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16275/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (3 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: 47. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the merits of amending existing inheritance tax parameters; if the existing relationship category thresholds can be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16250/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery (3 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: 110. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding any systems put in place systems to ensure the integrity of the National Lottery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16314/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (3 Apr 2025)

Barry Ward: 156. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding any Departmental review into how the OPW manages projects to ensure value for money for the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16283/25]