Results 381-400 of 2,396 for speaker:Barry Ward

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Emergency Services (8 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 328. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the amended contract arrangements for standby crews, to active on-duty search and rescue, under the control of the Irish aviation authority (details supplied); his views on whether this change is contrary to laws regarding fair working conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45778/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (8 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 338. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the lack of standardisation in how taxis accept payment (details supplied); if a standardisation process can be considered to all customers, certainty prior to getting into the car; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45928/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Reviews (8 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 520. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding his Department-led review of the fund and investment industry in Ireland, including a specific assessment of the deemed disposal rule; if there is a timeline for the implementation of the report’s recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45707/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Savings Schemes (8 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 522. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding any research carried out by his Department into the merits of developing an individual savings account scheme in Ireland, similar to what is available in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45765/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates (8 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 523. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to cases whereby so called vulture funds are charging interest rates on mortgages, significantly above market rates; his views on the impact this is having on persons in this situation; the actions he will take to address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45770/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Protected Disclosures (8 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 632. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on whether existing legislation related to the protection of corporate whistleblowers stands up compared to our European neighbours including France and the Netherlands; if competitive research has been carried out into their laws in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45806/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Protected Disclosures (8 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 633. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will consider strengthening existing legislation in relation to the possible redress for whistleblowers who experience professional and reputational damage directly due to them speaking out on particular corporate practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45807/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Protected Disclosures (8 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 634. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will consider providing a fund to support whistleblowers that lose their employment or future employment opportunities directly due to them speaking out on particular corporate practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45808/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Protected Disclosures (8 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 635. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on whether existing legislation related to the protection of corporate whistleblowers is sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45809/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Recycling Policy (8 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 683. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding any engagement his Department has had with the supermarket sector to encourage the reduction in the use of non-recyclable plastic in all aspects of their operating procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45512/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (8 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 684. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment regarding the appeals process for the increased cost of business grant and power up grant, the timeframe when businesses will receive their payment if they were originally miscategorised; when follow up instructions will be issued to local authorities in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45654/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (8 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 692. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the increased cost of business grant and power up grant; if dentists that have retail aspects are categorised in the same way as opticians and pharmacies in terms of the appeal system for businesses that were originally misclassified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45826/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Relations (8 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 698. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to concerns of business owners that engage in trade with the United States in view of the increased pressure and uncertainty posed by tariffs; the additional supports been considered to support this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46313/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (8 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 830. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the merits of supporting the voluntary work of an organisation (details supplied); if an increase in annual funding will be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45574/25]

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

Barry Ward: 865. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 1071 of 29 July 2025, the position regarding a timeline for the completion of a school (details supplied); if she is concerned of the impact on families if this project is not urgently progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45925/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sports Funding (8 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 1085. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding annual State funding for an organisation (details supplied); the level of funding provided since 2022, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46271/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sports Funding (8 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 1086. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to concerns of members of an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the low level of financial support they receive when representing Ireland at international tournaments; if this is under review within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46272/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (8 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 1095. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the discrepancy in providing fibre broadband within a housing estate (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46958/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sports Funding (8 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 1097. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding any review being carried out by his Department into the level of annual grant funding provided for intercounty players; if his attention has been drawn to the pre-budget submission of the Gaelic Players Association; if this will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (8 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 1106. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views regarding the rationale for removing the 5% minimum requirement for artistic and cultural spaces in future large scale housing developments; if he has concerns that this decision will have a negative impact on future residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44486/25]