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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (17 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I am taking this question on behalf of Deputy Devlin. What action is the Tánaiste taking in relation to recognition for officers in the Defence Forces who provide specialist instruction and training?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (17 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Many of the things the Tánaiste has mentioned are worth reiterating regarding the progress that is being made. He mentioned the extension of healthcare. That was a much welcomed provision. The Tánaiste has stated in the past that we need to adapt to new realities. He has described the situation globally as extremely challenging. As he has often stated in the House, we are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (17 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I will ask a final supplementary question on the difficulties we have had in respect of the Women of Honour and their campaign in the last while. A mentoring programme was to be established for women by June 2024. Will the Tánaiste clarify what progress has been made on that?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (17 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 6. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on plans to enhance the Naval Service headquarters in Haulbowline, County Cork; to provide an update on the infrastructure development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41488/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (17 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Will the Tánaiste provide an update on plans to enhance the Naval Service headquarters at Haulbowline?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (17 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I thank the Tánaiste. Anybody who has visited Haulbowline in the past 12 months will have seen the massive works that have been undertaken there recently. I recall the base when I was a councillor in the Cobh municipal district, and much of it began with the People's Park, with which Deputy Stanton will be familiar. That was the beginning of many of the works that have happened over...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (17 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: As I said, all the developments are welcome, and I know they are appreciated by the personnel based in Haulbowline. On the residential side, I understand that the refurbishment of the current block the Tánaiste mentioned will include accommodation for 75 personnel and that there will be further development in another block to allow people to stay on site. There was a sad situation a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (17 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 15. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations arising from the Defence Forces high-level action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41487/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (17 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 68. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has met recently with representatives of Bus Éireann in Cork city; if he is aware of ongoing issues with delays and cancellations on many bus routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41675/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (17 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 108. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that the Environmental Protection Agency and local authorities are fulfilling their roles regarding the implementation of sound barriers to mitigate the impact of major motorway construction projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41676/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (17 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 190. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the options available to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42148/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I wish to raise the issue of home care. As the Minister of State is aware, the Cork-Kerry region has approximately 1,300 people on its home care waiting list, accounting for nearly one quarter of the national list of 6,000. I acknowledge the work the Minister of State has done in recent years and she has received additional funding in the most recent budget, but it has not trickled down...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Noise Pollution (16 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: To address the Minister’s questions, there is provision for replacement surfacing in the immediate areas around the Dunkettle interchange as part of its upgrade in recent years. That is still ongoing. On the Ringaskiddy project and the noise action plans that have been prepared for that, that is on the south side of the river so I do not know whether the remit of the noise action...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Noise Pollution (16 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I have previously raised in the House the issue of noise mitigation measures along motorways in general. It is particularly pertinent for me because I live 500 m from the Dunkettle interchange and over the years, with the increasing volume of traffic on the motorway and in the surrounding areas, noise has become a definite issue for people. This matter also relates to Harper’s...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (16 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 63. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the implementation of the legislation required for speed-limit reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41975/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (16 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 130. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will engage with Bus Éireann regarding school transport for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41974/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (15 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 312. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there is an appeals mechanism in place with regard to a school's application for additional school accommodation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41463/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Budget 2025 (15 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 323. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a breakdown of the €1.3 billion funding allocated to her Department under Budget 2025; if any funding has been allocated to the school completion programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41575/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (15 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 328. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will engage with Bus Éireann regarding school transport for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41591/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (15 Oct 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 346. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the national planning policy and guidelines in relation to battery storage sites; the last time a review of this framework took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41459/24]