Results 421-440 of 2,648 for speaker:Malcolm Byrne

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (22 Jan 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 60. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the plans by Government to mark in 2026 the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and the role of Irish people in the establishment and growth of the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1784/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (22 Jan 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 99. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to outline the progress under Part 3 of the Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022 with regard to the rollout of CCTV and other technologies for the purposes of preventing illegal dumping; the number of local authorities that have now adopted the relevant codes in line with this Act and where the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Artificial Intelligence (22 Jan 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 97. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (22 Jan 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 100. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of reports of serious cybersecurity incidents to his Department impacting on any Government Department or agency by the National Cyber Security Centre during each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; the number of such cases where it was suspected that a foreign state was involved; if he can...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (22 Jan 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 101. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to outline the progress on meeting Ireland’s planned target of 80% of energy being generated by renewable sources by 2030; the barriers he sees to meeting that target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1712/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (22 Jan 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 102. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures being taken to address poor air quality in breach of World Health Organisation guidelines, to identify particular towns or geographical areas of concern to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1713/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Artificial Intelligence (22 Jan 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 125. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his/her Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Security (22 Jan 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 126. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he, or any officials in his Department, have received any official reports or briefings from agencies of the State since 2015, outlining concerns about any members or former members of the Oireachtas being engaged in espionage or activities that could be deemed to compromise the security of the State; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Artificial Intelligence (22 Jan 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 267. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Artificial Intelligence (22 Jan 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 342. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence, AI, within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Artificial Intelligence (22 Jan 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 398. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: International Agreements (22 Jan 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 419. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his position on the EU Canada Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement; when it is intended that Ireland will ratify the agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46788/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: EU Bodies (22 Jan 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 420. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the plans to hold a referendum on Ireland’s membership of the European Unified Patent Court System; the level of current engagement with the court system by Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46789/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (22 Jan 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 421. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of enterprises who have registered for Power Up grants, by local authority area, to date; the number that have been approved for funding; the total sums of funding paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46790/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (22 Jan 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 422. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence within his Department; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI (including large language models) in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (22 Jan 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 545. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the planned development of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46742/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (22 Jan 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 546. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the pilot school bus schemes envisioned under School Transport 2030 published in 2024 and, in particular, on the planned pilot scheme to operate in north Wexford. [46743/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (22 Jan 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 547. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the planned development of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46744/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (22 Jan 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 548. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the approved summer works scheme to repair the roof at a school (details supplied); her Department's approach to the health and safety concerns regarding the roof; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46745/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (22 Jan 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 549. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the planned development of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46746/24]