Results 21-40 of 124 for speaker:Louis O'Hara

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

Louis O'Hara: As has been said, it is ten years since the State aviation policy was updated so I hope it is something that can be progressed as quickly as possible. The national planning framework, which came before us recently, made very limited reference to the role that the State’s regional airports will play into the future. The development of these airports must be a clear strategic priority,...

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

Louis O'Hara: 33. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts his Department is undertaking to increase the accessibility of public transport for people with disabilities and addressing the issue of hidden booking costs associated with the free travel pass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22869/25]

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

Louis O'Hara: 135. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the actions his Department is taking to promote tourism in east Galway through initiatives such as the Wild Atlantic Way and Hidden Heartlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22867/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (8 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 390. To ask the Minister for Health if her Department offers any funding towards establishment of voluntary cancer support centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22912/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (8 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 391. To ask the Minister for Health to outline any financial supports available from her Department that can be accessed by voluntary cancer support centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22914/25]

Childcare: Motion (7 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: The consequences of the crisis in childcare are well known. Many parents who want to work are prevented from doing so. They have to leave their jobs or reduce their hours and stay at home with their children instead. This is preventing many people, women in particular, from returning to the workplace. It impacts hugely on low-income families. At present, we have some of the highest...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (7 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 50. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on a person’s rights to re-routing and compensation under EC261/2004 due to flight cancellation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22042/25]

International Workers’ Day: Statements (1 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: International Workers' Day is not only a time to celebrate the strides that have been made in improving workers' conditions and pay; it is also a time to reflect on the areas that need significant improvement. Sub-minimum wage rates, in particular, remain an issue. These rates mean young people under the age of 20 are legally allowed to be paid less than their fellow colleagues for the same...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Living Wage (1 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 21. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the decision to delay the introduction of a living wage will be reconsidered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20784/25]

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

Louis O'Hara: 142. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the means test for the carers allowance will be abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20783/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (1 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 195. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will engage with Bus Éireann and the National Transport Authority regarding the outsourcing of bus services to private operators where there is capacity for Bus Éireann to provide the service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21961/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (1 May 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 233. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an ASD class at primary school level will be provided in Gort, County Galway and surrounding areas given the lack of any such classes at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21865/25]

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

Louis O'Hara: This framework will have a significant influence on the development of major strategic projects in the State. It should show ambition for future balanced regional development. As a TD from the west of Ireland, however, I think this development plan fails to address the current regional imbalance between the greater Dublin area and the rest of the country. If anything, the population growth...

Special Education: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2025)

Louis O'Hara: I thank the Labour Party for bringing forward this important motion. I want to use the opportunity to raise an ongoing allocation review in Lisheenkyle National School in my constituency, which is due to be completed in mid-May. The school currently has ten SNAs, who are a fantastic support to the children there. Parents have been informed by the SENO and school staff that the review is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: International Protection (29 Apr 2025)

Louis O'Hara: Engagement is no good after a decision is made. That is not consultation. Communities cannot be kept in the dark on these proposals and treated with utter contempt. It is a recipe for disaster. Stating that the sole hotel policy does not apply to hotels like the Merriman is a cop-out. It is a hotel. It is the only one in the village. This is a tourist village, and the loss of this...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: International Protection (29 Apr 2025)

Louis O'Hara: Public representatives were made aware of a contract having been signed to provide international protection accommodation at the Merriman Hotel, Kinvara, on 18 March. This was the first anybody had heard about this. It has caused enormous anger in the local community. I need to stress that the people of Kinvara have always been very welcoming to refugees from different parts of the world...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (29 Apr 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 118. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will put plans to provide an IPAS centre in a facility (details supplied) on hold to allow for engagement with the local community; if she can provide clarity on the future of the current Ukrainian residents of the hotel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20782/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Policies (29 Apr 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 142. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to outline her Department's efforts to make towns and villages more accessible for people with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20781/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Driver Test (29 Apr 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 362. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current wait times for driving tests in each test centre in Galway city and county; the number of people on waiting lists for driving tests in each test centre in Galway city and county; his Department’s plans to address long waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18596/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Schemes (29 Apr 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 606. To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) is eligible for the help-to-buy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20830/25]