Results 321-340 of 372 for speaker:Edward Timmins

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 May 2025)

Edward Timmins: I want to raise the issue of the proposed closure of Herbert Road in Bray. It is an essential route for residents, emergency services and local businesses and almost everyone in the town and the wider area is against its closure. The closure of the juncture will create significant traffic congestion in north Wicklow. Closing Herbert Road and improving the bus corridor should not be...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 May 2025)

Edward Timmins: It is time to support the entire community of Bray.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Business of Joint Committee (14 May 2025)

Edward Timmins: I wish the Chairman the best in her role and wish her every success in her tenure.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 May 2025)

Edward Timmins: 177. To ask the Minister for Health the actual expenditure on mental health in 2024; the planned expenditure for 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24516/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (8 May 2025)

Edward Timmins: 26. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to examine issues with commuter fares resulting from the new Dublin commuter travel zone (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22878/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourist Accommodation (8 May 2025)

Edward Timmins: 134. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on the potential impact of the proposed Short Term Letting and tourism Bill 2025 in increasing the number of properties available to rent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21238/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourist Accommodation (8 May 2025)

Edward Timmins: 143. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on the potential impact of the proposed short-term letting and tourism Bill on tourism in 2025, in particular on rural areas; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of accommodation hosts (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22894/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (1 May 2025)

Edward Timmins: 147. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason the processing of applications in the case of a person (details supplied), and others, for disability allowances is taking so long; and the reason the appeals process is taking so long. [21605/25]

Final Draft Revised National Planning Framework: Motion (30 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: It is important that these guidelines are rolled out to the county councils as soon as possible to allow them to amend their county development and local area plans. Because of the delay, I have seen a planning application for 335 houses in Blessington, County Wicklow, which was supported by the council and all the elected members, refused by An Bord Pleanála because the local area plan...

Tariffs: Statements (9 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: We all know the huge benefit international trade has had on this country. On a finance basis alone, of the €97 billion we take in in taxes, more than €50 billion is attributable to our multinationals by way of corporation tax, VAT and PAYE. This supports all the services this State supplies, including health, social welfare and education. I often think this fact is lost on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Tourism Policy (9 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: 14. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will engage with the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Tourism Ireland officials, US Embassy officials and other stakeholders (details supplied) to discuss the possible establishment and to assess the feasibility of creating a US president's trail in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (9 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: 139. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will consider the establishment of a US president's trail in Ireland to highlight and promote the historical connections between the United States and Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17806/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (9 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: 140. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will engage with Tourism Ireland officials, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officials, US Embassy officials and other stakeholders (details supplied) to discuss the possible establishment of a US president's trail in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17807/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (9 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: 141. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will engage with tourism bodies, both in Ireland and Northern Ireland, regarding the potential benefits of a US president's trail in Ireland; and if he will provide details of any possible discussions or proposals. [17809/25]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Provision (8 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: That answer is high level. What I am getting at here is that more micromanaging is required. In particular, each county has a target but I would suggest this should be monitored on a monthly basis, with an explanation sought if it is not reached. This should be done cumulatively as well. It should even go so far as having quarterly meetings with CEOs and the heads of planning and the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Provision (8 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: I thank the Minister of State for being here this evening. I want to discuss the individual county council building targets from 2025 to 2030 and the actuals from 2020 to 2024. The national planning framework needs to be finalised. I have been raising this since I came here and, prior to that, in my time as a county councillor. Coincidentally, a first revision was published today. I hope...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: I was less than 30 seconds.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: Can I come in?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: Will the Minister give an update on three secondary schools in west Wicklow: Blessington Community College; Scoil Chonglais, Baltinglass, and St. Kevin's Communtity College, Dunlavin? These are all awaiting building projects to commence. With a growing population in west Wicklow and further development planned in the area, these projects require urgent attention. These are the only...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2025)

Edward Timmins: 144. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the three secondary schools in west Wicklow (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17128/25]