Results 441-460 of 3,851 for speaker:Pádraig O'Sullivan

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (10 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 33. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on his recent engagements at the United Nations high level week in New York; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40482/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 53. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures being taken to ensure safe passage of Irish citizens from Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40483/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (10 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 98. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of applications received to date from Cork and Cork county for the 2024 community centre investment fund; the amount of money that has been allocated; when an announcement is likely to be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40648/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Current and Future Plans for Further and Higher Education: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (9 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I also acknowledge the progressive steps that were taken in the budget. In fairness, the Minister was central to many of the big decisions that were made and I congratulate him on that. I was with the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins, in the Dáil last night. The Minister of State was taking questions in the Chamber specifically about apprenticeships. We have had SOLAS in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Current and Future Plans for Further and Higher Education: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (9 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: The Minister mentioned women and female participation, particularly in craft apprenticeships. Like the Minister, I was a teacher. In the latter part of my career, I noticed that more girls were taking on woodwork and metalwork. It has reached the point now where we see girls in my former school winning national awards. It is great to see the progress in that regard. Could the Minister...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Current and Future Plans for Further and Higher Education: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (9 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: The Minister referenced the pipefitters specifically. If the Minister has any other analysis, would he forward it to us?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Current and Future Plans for Further and Higher Education: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (9 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I would appreciate that. Lastly, because the Minister mentioned the CAO system, some people think it is very unfair. Some people think it is the only fair system that we have. In terms of reviews or the Minister's own opinions in relation to the CAO lottery system, where does he see it going?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Current and Future Plans for Further and Higher Education: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (9 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Lastly, just to clarify, there is no review planned or anticipated.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Current and Future Plans for Further and Higher Education: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (9 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: If I may just clarify-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Current and Future Plans for Further and Higher Education: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (9 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: -----I am not saying one way or the other whether I am in favour of or against the leaving certificate or the points system. I am just asking if there is a review.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Current and Future Plans for Further and Higher Education: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (9 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: That is all I needed to know.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I raise an issue relating to public servants recruited before 1995 who paid class D and class C PRSI contributions. Can this cohort be considered for reassessment of their PRSI contributions? Those on the 1951 pension scheme were not afforded the opportunity to pay full PRSI contributions but those who joined post 1995 were allowed to pay full contributions. Those latter staff now have an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 146. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Gardaí in each division in Leinster, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40503/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (9 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 159. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the cost of staffing 18 WTEs on the community neuro-rehabilitation teams in each of the six HSE health regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40446/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (9 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 160. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the cost of doubling the regional assessment hubs around the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40448/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (9 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 161. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the cost of aligning section 39 staff if aligned with HSE pay scales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40449/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (9 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 162. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the cost of doubling the provision of home sharing, after-school clubs, weekend breaks, tea-time respite and alternative respite options; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40450/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (9 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 163. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the cost of increasing personal assistance hours by 100,000 hours per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40451/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (9 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 164. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the cost of increasing home support hours by 50,000 hours per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40452/24]