Results 481-500 of 1,561 for speaker:Ken O'Flynn

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Energy Infrastructure (18 Sep 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 167. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in light of recent volatility in European energy markets, the steps been taken as of September 2025 to diversify Ireland's natural gas supply; the progress made on liquified natural gas import options or alternative infrastructure; and the contingency measures in place for winter 2025 2026 to guarantee security of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (18 Sep 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 184. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of operational public electric vehicle charging points in Cork city suburbs, including Glanmire, Blarney and Mallow, as of September 2025; the expansion scheduled over the next 24-months; and if he will commit to publishing a detailed timeline for installation to match the rapid growth in electric vehicle registrations in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Sep 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 185. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to recent media reports of tensions between the board of the Dublin Airport Authority and its chief executive, to set out all engagements his Department has had with the chair and the board since 1 June 2025, including dates, attendees and subjects discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49424/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Sep 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 188. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to detail the communications between his Department and the Dublin Airport Authority regarding leadership continuity and contingency planning for airport operations during the peak travel period and the winter season, including designation of an interim chief executive if required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49427/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Sep 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 186. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a mediator has been appointed in relation to the dispute at the Dublin Airport Authority; the process by which the mediator was selected; the cost met to date by the company for mediation and associated legal services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49425/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Sep 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 187. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether any proposed exit or settlement package for the current chief executive of the Dublin Airport Authority will comply in full with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies and with Government guidance on severance; to outline the approval pathway, including any role of NewERA and the Department of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Sep 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 192. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the process and timeline for the appointment of a permanent chief executive of the Dublin Airport Authority, including selection criteria, remuneration range within Government pay policy and expected date for advertisement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49431/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Sep 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 189. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total legal and professional fees incurred by the Dublin Airport Authority in 2024 and year-to-date 2025, disaggregated by matter, including mediation, board advisory services and litigation related to the thirty-two million annual passenger cap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49428/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Sep 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 190. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to publish the dates of all board evaluations of the Dublin Airport Authority since 2023, any external governance reviews commissioned and the actions arising from those reviews; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49429/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Sep 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 191. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has received any protected disclosures or significant complaints concerning the governance or culture of the Dublin Airport Authority since 2023; the way in which these were handled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49430/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Sep 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to list any formal directions or consents issued by his Department to the Dublin Airport Authority in 2024 and 2025 under to the State Airports Act 2004 or other governing instruments, including the reasons for each decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49433/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (18 Sep 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 195. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when construction will commence and be completed on the Mallow relief road; the current status of planning, funding and delivery; and the way in which the Government will ensure that the approved 469 home development (details supplied) is supported by necessary road infrastructure, public transport and active travel links. [49500/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (18 Sep 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current capacity and frequency of public transport services bus and rail between Cork City and commuter satellite towns such as Mallow, Blarney and Glanmire; the investment scheduled over the next two years to expand frequency, accessibility, and active travel connections; and the Government’s plan to ensure congestion is...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (18 Sep 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 201. To ask the Minister for Finance if ##income earned under the room for a student local authority tenancies scheme qualifies for rent-a-room relief up to fourteen thousand euro per year, subject to the conditions of the Revenue Commissioners; and the exclusions that apply to social housing tenants. [49335/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (18 Sep 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 205. To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the September 2025 warnings from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council about Government overspending relative to agreed targets, the immediate measures being taken to contain expenditure within sustainable levels; and if he will detail the contingency planning in place if corporate tax revenues fall short of expectations in 2025/2026. [49508/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (18 Sep 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 209. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will detail the contingency planning in place if corporate tax revenues fall short of expectations in 2025/2026. [50020/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Sep 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 211. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the approvals that are required before any severance or settlement is paid by the Dublin Airport Authority to a departing executive; to publish the applicable circulars and caps that would apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49432/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Fiscal Policy (18 Sep 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 212. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in view of the September 2025 warnings from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council about Government overspending relative to agreed targets, the immediate measures being taken to contain expenditure within sustainable levels. [49509/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Small and Medium Enterprises (18 Sep 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 213. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment following recent Cork Chamber survey findings that 41% of businesses face significant challenges in international trade, the supports being provided specifically to SMEs in Cork city and county; the number of firms in Cork that have availed of Enterprise Ireland export assistance schemes in 2024-2025; and the additional measures...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Economic Data (18 Sep 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 214. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department monitors the prevalence of shrinkflation in the Irish market; if there is a mechanism to publish a list of products affected; and the protections in place to ensure transparency for consumers. [49457/25]