Results 301-320 of 408 for speaker:William Aird

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Engagement with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (28 May 2025)

William Aird: Will the Cathaoirleach allow the Minister to answer the question about the man who is owed money, no?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2025)

William Aird: Graduate medical students are under huge pressure from fees, accommodation, travel expenses and the cost of living. They receive no SUSI grant, no Government supports and no access to loans. Their options are to drop out, to work 12-hour weekend shifts or to rely on parents for financial support. This is unfair, especially to students from rural communities where we urgently need to see...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (27 May 2025)

William Aird: 661. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin. [26939/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (27 May 2025)

William Aird: 662. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin. [26940/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (27 May 2025)

William Aird: 798. To ask the Minister for Health to accelerate, as a matter of urgency, an appointment for a person (details supplied) at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin. [27666/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (22 May 2025)

William Aird: 47. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the third level fee supports that exist for graduate medical students who have attended third level college in Ireland; if none are in place, his future plans for this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25997/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (21 May 2025)

William Aird: I thank everybody who voted for me and also those who did not. We are all here to work for the common good. Improving our country, if we can, is the most important thing. I thank everybody.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (21 May 2025)

William Aird: I solemnly declare that I will duly and faithfully and to the best of my knowledge and ability execute the office of Leas-Chathaoirleach of the Committee on Agriculture and Food without fear or favour, apply the rules as laid down by the House in an impartial and fair manner, maintain order and uphold the rights and privileges of members in accordance with the Constitution and Standing...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (21 May 2025)

William Aird: 194. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the details of all funds, grants or schemes, available to community groups and organisations, which are funded by his Department and agencies under his remit, their eligibility criteria and their monetary value range. [26240/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (21 May 2025)

William Aird: 195. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the details of all services, grants, loans and payments available to individuals or households funded by his department and agencies under his remit, their eligibility criteria and their monetary value range. [26241/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (21 May 2025)

William Aird: 196. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of each individual project approved under measures 1, 2, and 3 of the outdoor recreation infrastructure schemes in County Laois in 2024; the grant approved for each project; the current status of each project; the completion date for each project, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26242/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (21 May 2025)

William Aird: 197. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on the Town Centre First Policy; to provide a breakdown and the amount awarded and drawn down per town in County Laois; when he expects phase two; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26243/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (21 May 2025)

William Aird: 198. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of each individual project approved under the town and village renewal scheme in County Laois in 2024, the grant approved for each project, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26244/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Livestock Issues (20 May 2025)

William Aird: Before we go on, I would describe it as a drastic move to curb a farmer from selling his or her stock in a mart for up to three years. Does the Minister realise what he is doing to farmers, people like myself who get up every morning and work? There is no guarantee about this. We are talking about something that got worse and worse despite the money that was invested in the scheme. There...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Agriculture Supports (20 May 2025)

William Aird: There is significant concern about the Commission's intention to release its vision for the post-2027 CAP at the same time as the EU budget plan. We cannot have this railroaded through. This approach, without consultation, is entirely unacceptable. Major decisions about the future of European agriculture must not be made behind closed doors in Brussels. Farmers must be heard. I urge the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Agriculture Supports (20 May 2025)

William Aird: Yes.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Agriculture Supports (20 May 2025)

William Aird: 114. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the strategies he and his Department are taking to ensure a fully funded, designated CAP budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26071/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Agriculture Supports (20 May 2025)

William Aird: Recent reports that the European Commission is considering dismantling the ring-fenced CAP budget are very worrying. This move would be a dangerous mistake for Irish agriculture, rural communities and food security across Europe. Agriculture cannot be sacrificed to meet other EU priorities such as defence or security. We cannot take food security for granted. I and farmers like me work...

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

William Aird: -----are sustained and developed. I am passionate about farming. You have to hand it to me.

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

William Aird: We have to play our part in the fight against climate change. I have one question to put to the Minister. Will he oppose the single fund proposal relating to the MFF and protect Pillar 1 and Pillar 2? That is the question every farmer asks me passionately everywhere I go, every day.