Results 21-40 of 64 for speaker:Shay Brennan

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (8 Apr 2025)

Shay Brennan: Given the Luas Green Line between St. Stephen's Green and Sandyford was originally designed to allow for a future upgrade to metro standard, and with MetroLink tunnelling provisions already in place to Charlemont, can the Taoiseach confirm if and when it is planned to proceed with the full metro upgrades southwards to Sandyford, considering its long-term necessity for capacity demands and, in...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (8 Apr 2025)

Shay Brennan: 23. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will meet next. [9483/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (3 Apr 2025)

Shay Brennan: 13. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to review the capital acquisitions tax rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15985/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (3 Apr 2025)

Shay Brennan: 17. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to review business taxes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15984/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Sanctions (1 Apr 2025)

Shay Brennan: 155. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action that is planned to step up pressure on Russia, including through further sanctions and by strengthening the enforcement of existing measures, including further means and measures to counter its circumvention, in order to weaken its ability to continue waging its war of aggression; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (1 Apr 2025)

Shay Brennan: 192. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will reaffirm Ireland’s continued and unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15455/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (25 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: 370. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a place in an autism special school setting will be provided for a child (details supplied). [13699/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (20 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: 60. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will report on housing commencement figures nationwide for 2024 and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12582/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: House Sales (20 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: 108. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of homes prevented from bulk sale to residential funds in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown since 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12581/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: 140. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will sanction the use of live facial recognition technology by An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12575/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: 191. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on the provision of body worn cameras to all members of An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12576/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: During recent European Council meetings, I understand Ireland has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine's bid for fast-tracked EU membership. Could the Taoiseach elaborate on the specific role Ireland has played in these discussions? Has he proposed any concrete measures or timelines to facilitate Ukraine's integration into the EU, especially given the challenges of aligning with EU standards...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: 20. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the EU leaders' informal retreat on 3 February 2025. [11136/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (19 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: 2. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on climate action, environment and energy will meet next. [9482/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (19 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: Ireland has one of the best offshore wind resources in Europe, yet progress in developing the sector has been slow due to regulatory hurdles, infrastructural challenges and delays in project approvals. Given the urgent need to decarbonise our energy system and meet our 2030 climate targets, what specific actions is the Government taking to streamline the planning process, attract investment...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ukraine War (19 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: 434. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to identify funds held by Russian beneficiaries in section 110 special-purpose vehicle firms. [12293/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ukraine War (19 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: 436. To ask the Minister for Finance how his Department ensures that section 110 special-purpose vehicle firms comply with EU sanctions against Russian entities; and the actions that will be taken against non-compliant firms. [12295/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ukraine War (19 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: 437. To ask the Minister for Finance the intentions his Department has regarding the freezing or confiscation of assets linked to sanctioned Russian individuals or entities within section 110 special-purpose vehicle firms. [12296/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Irregularities (19 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: 435. To ask the Minister for Finance if new regulatory measures or amendments to existing legislation are being considered to enhance transparency and oversight of section 110 special-purpose vehicle firms, particularly those with Russian connections. [12294/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Irregularities (19 Mar 2025)

Shay Brennan: 438. To ask the Minister for Finance if there are plans for international co-operation to address potential money laundering or illicit financial flows through section 110 special-purpose vehicle firms with Russian connections. [12297/25]