Results 361-380 of 485 for speaker:Louis O'Hara

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Production (13 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 338. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress his Department has made to complete action 8 of the Energy Security in Ireland to 2030 document, including the target to deliver an additional 2GW of flexible generation by the winter of 2025/2026; if the generation is being targeted to regions that are experiencing capacity shortfalls; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Production (13 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 339. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the actions undertaken to reduce Ireland’s dependence on natural gas as the main form of flexible electricity generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24347/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (13 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 482. To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) is eligible to claim the health expenses tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24210/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (13 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 595. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 143 of 8 April 2025, if a decision has been made on a new school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23984/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (13 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 596. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 848 to 850, inclusive, of 29 April 2025, the number of SNAs are based in mainstream schools; the number who provide supports that are not deemed as primary care needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24007/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (13 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 597. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 848, 849 and 850 of 29 April 2025, if there is an actual appeals process for SNA allocations separate to the review which is to determine if the correct process is followed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24008/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (13 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 598. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 852 of 29 April 2025, what constitute a "demand in the area" for special classes; the way in which this is assessed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24009/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (13 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 706. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to outline the progress being made in the delivery of the wastewater treatment system for Craughwell, County Galway; if there is a site identified for the treatment plant; the expected delivery date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23427/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (13 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 864. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 118 of 29 April 2025 and following the transfer of Integration to his Department if he will review the contract singed to provide international protection accommodation at a location (details supplied) in light of the concerns expressed by the local community; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (13 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 1096. To ask the Minister for Health if the operating hours for ultrasounds at University Hospital Galway will be expanded beyond the current operating hours of Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23711/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (13 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 1127. To ask the Minister for Health the progress that has been made to re-advertise the tender for the construction of a primary care centre in Portumna, County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24052/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (13 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 1170. To ask the Minister for Health to outline her plans to provide an alternative to accident and emergency for people experiencing a mental health crisis; if this will be included in her Department's plan 'Sharing the Vision: A Mental Health Policy for Everyone' Implementation Plan 2025 - 2027'; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24255/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (13 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 1171. To ask the Minister for Health if her Department will ensure that mental health records of people presenting to accident and emergency experiencing a mental health crisis are immediately referenced upon arrival; her plans to ensure that they are secured and monitored once they have presented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24256/25]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: We learned this week that the Government has again misled the public. The funding announced for Irish Water to support increased housing supply was not actually additional funding, but just a different way of funding the current programme. We have heard that directly from the chairman of Irish Water. I am sure the Tánaiste will deny that, but he cannot deny the reality on the ground....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (8 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: I welcome the Minister's commitment to raise this issue with Irish Rail. I will also raise the lack of early morning services into the city. As I have mentioned, that first train arrives at 8.10 a.m. Again, there are restrictions with the single track but is that going to be looked at? There are issues with morning services being late. I ask the Minister to engage with Irish Rail on that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (8 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 10. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions his Department is undertaking to address capacity issues on InterCity rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22868/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (8 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: This is to ask the Minister what actions his Department is taking to address capacity issues on InterCity and regional rail services, particularly in the context of increased numbers of people using public transport, as the Minister mentioned.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (8 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: The issue of overcrowding on services, particularly at peak times in and out of Galway city at stations such as Athenry has been raised with me. I have met Irish Rail to discuss this. For example, we have only two carriages on the first train arriving into Galway city at 8.10 a.m. every day. We have seen serious overcrowding and it has been a safety issue. As the Minister mentioned,...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Policies (8 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: I thank the Minister. I met representatives of Shannon Airport recently. I am also on the cross-party Oireachtas group. Obviously every airport wants more airlines but they also want support in terms of policy from the Minister. They want the State aviation policy to reflect the need to develop regional airports. I want to raise the issue of bus and rail links to airports, in...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Policies (8 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 5. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if work has commenced on a new State aviation policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23069/25]