Results 321-340 of 384 for speaker:John Connolly

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (25 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 690. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality whether she can guarantee that all documentation has been submitted in respect of an application for citizenship submitted by a person in County Galway (details supplied); if not, what documentation is still outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8029/25]

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

John Connolly: 61. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total number of critical skills employment permits applications refused in 2024; to detail the reasons provided for the refusal of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6810/25]

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

John Connolly: 69. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total number of critical skills employment permits awarded in 2024; to detail the number awarded in each employment category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6809/25]

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

John Connolly: 88. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide an update on the restoration of all mobile phone and broadband services to locations affected by service outages following storm Éowyn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6811/25]

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

John Connolly: 187. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses refused the Power Up grant due to not being rates compliant for 2023, as per the increased cost of business criteria. [6886/25]

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

John Connolly: 269. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person in receipt of the invalidity pension and approved for partial capacity benefit has their payment reduced immediately; if not, if it only reduced when the person commences employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6824/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Energy Conservation (19 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 98. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the schools selected to participate in the energy retrofit pathfinder programme; and the progression of works in each school. [6549/25]

Mental Health: Statements (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: Like other Members of the House who spoke previously, I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, well in her role and congratulate her on her reappointment. It is a difficult portfolio but the Minister of State will have the support of the House in all earnest efforts to try to improve services for patients in this area. I compliment the Business Committee on enabling this debate. I...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Supply Board (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 150. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated cost to the ESB Group, including both Eirgrid and ESB Networks, of recent storms; if it is intended to give Exchequer funding to the ESB Group to offset this cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5875/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 218. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of local-link services operating within County Galway, including the route serviced and the frequency of operation. [5869/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 229. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications for the wheelchair-accessible vehicle grant scheme during the January 2025 application opportunity; the number that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6024/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 395. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of appeals lodged against the sports capital grant allocations made in 2024; and the status of all appeals. [5870/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 647. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total available budget for the building blocks–extension grant scheme-community–construction for early learning and childcare facilities; how many applications were received for this strand of the building blocks capital programme; and the number approved by Pobal as meeting the minimum...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 761. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for an initial appointment at South Galway CAMHS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5871/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 762. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for an initial appointment at West Galway CAMHS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5872/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 763. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for an initial appointment at North Galway CAMHS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5873/25]

Road Safety: Statements (13 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: There is a theme, which I heard many Deputies remark on at the outset of their contributions, that this is a topic that will be difficult for many, having lost loved ones through road traffic accidents or incidents. I am particularly conscious as the Minister, Deputy O’Brien outlined at the start of the debate that the number of fatalities in recent years has increased despite much...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Code (13 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: Gabhaim buíochas arís leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach agus tugaim leithscéal an Teachta Crowe don Teach. I am sure that, like us all, the Minister has received substantial correspondence on this issue. There is a perceived discrimination in the application of inheritance tax that impacts families who have no children of their own. As the Minister will be well aware,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Code (13 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: I thank the Minister for the response. We are all aware when proposing any change that it must be balanced against other areas within the Exchequer. The concern is that some people are entering a phase of their lives where they must give consideration to this issue. Our worry is that what they are passing on to their relatives is as much a tax burden as an asset. There should be some...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Code (13 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: I thank the Minister for his response and for giving the issue further consideration.