Results 361-380 of 4,006 for speaker:Aindrias Moynihan

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Support Services (15 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 28. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade what measures he is taking to prioritise the Emigrant Support Programme, ensuring that the most vulnerable members of our overseas communities are supported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50215/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (15 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 36. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what measures are being taken to promote the old N22 Macroom-to-Ballyvourney road on advancing greenways and cycleways for the area now that the bypass is open fully; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50216/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (14 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: Looking at the demographics, clearly, we are living longer and healthier lives. There are increasing numbers of older people and likely to be increased demand for this scheme in future. In north-west Cork, the population aged over 65 is that bit greater than the rest of the country, so we expect there would be even greater demand in our community. We wish to try to establish if the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (14 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 11. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the new enhancements and developments that are being considered to ensure the senior alert scheme is in line with changing demographics and technological advancements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49684/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (14 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: The seniors alert scheme has delivered peace of mind to many people, with alarms or pendants and monitors. With an ageing population there is likely to be increased demand. What plans does the Minister have to expand the scheme and to avail of newer technologies to make the scheme even better?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (14 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: Many volunteer groups, such as Pobal ar Aire in Cúl Aodha and Kilnamartyra and community alert schemes in areas such as Clondrohid use the senior alert scheme to support older people and vulnerable people in their communities. They have done great work in delivering peace of mind and practical support to people. There are areas where a phone signal is not available. There are homes...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: The recent storms have done so much damage to the rural road network, and right across the country various councils have been doing repair works. They have been applying for top-up funding to carry out those essential works. As regards the local improvement scheme, the council will not do any repair work on those roads at the end of the network. Those roads are just as likely to have taken...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 5. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development what measures she is taking to address the funding shortfall and the limiting criteria to qualify under the current local improvement scheme, LIS, to ensure the required necessary upkeep and maintenance of rural minor roads in view of recent major deterioration of rural roads due to flooding and weather events; and if she will make a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: The local improvement scheme has been very successful in supporting rural communities to repair the key part of the road network, the first couple of hundred metres that people drive each morning and the last couple hundred metres that they travel on as they make it home at the end of the day. It is essential funding on a key part of the road network. Roads have taken a real hammering again...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: It was very welcome news when the scheme was reopened a number of years ago because it is a very practical scheme, supporting the rural road network. The conditions were modified at that point and they have caused a great deal of difficulty for some people. Even with a cluster of houses on a road there is a requirement for the landowners and herd numbers to be recorded as part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (9 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 20. To ask the Minister for Health what measures are being taken to supply home supports to all people approved and waitlisted in the Cork-Kerry community healthcare area; to lift the recruitment freeze on securing additional home support workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49046/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (9 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 75. To ask the Minister for Health how many patients are awaiting discharge from all hospitals under the South/South West Hospital Group due to no home supports being in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49047/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (9 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 122. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government what plans are in place to provide affordable housing in Cork county and specifically the Macroom LEA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49048/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (9 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 166. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will give consideration to expanding the current domestic wastewater treatment system grants outside of the current rated high-status areas in Cork county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49049/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (7 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 211. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a person (details supplied) will receive his driving test date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47403/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Correspondence (7 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 974. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); the plans for making available therapists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47300/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Parental Leave (7 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 1084. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when he expects his Department to finalise the policy on the extension of parent's leave, as outlined in Budget 2024; if the additional two weeks of parent's leave will be backdated to budget day (10 October 2023); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48718/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (7 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 1441. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his view on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48717/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (26 Oct 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 21. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the engagement he has had with Cork County Council in relation to flood damages and the support that will be available in response to recent flooding after Storm Babet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46947/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (26 Oct 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 46. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for the up-to-date progress on the flood relief programme for the River Lee west of Cork city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46946/23]