Results 501-520 of 3,222 for speaker:Gary Gannon

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (9 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 320. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the considerations that have been given to the case of a child (details supplied). [29397/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (9 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 366. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the time allocation for teaching Irish in primary schools from first class to sixth class, is to be reduced by 30 minutes a week. [29931/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (9 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 367. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she intends to set up an expert group to develop the Governments promised programme of a policy for the Irish language in the education system from preschool to third level. [29932/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (9 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 474. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will explain the process by which individuals on illness benefit can transition to invalidity payment; and if measures are in place to streamline this process for those dealing with serious illnesses, such as cancer. [29322/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (9 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 475. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason those on illness benefit are not entitled to the fuel allowance payment. [29323/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 476. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection what happens to unclaimed child benefit payments for children under six months of age; and if there is a provision for these funds to be allocated to the child in some way if the carer does not apply or is not eligible for the benefit. [29324/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (9 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 477. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a provision is in place for widowers who become eligible for free travel to also receive a free pass for a travelling companion, similar to the arrangement for widows; and if not, the rationale behind this discrepancy. [29325/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: School Meals Programme (9 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 478. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to provide an update on the evaluation process for school meals programmes; the measures taken to address issues such as waste and inconsistency in implementation across different locations; and if there are plans to improve the overall effectiveness of these programmes. [29327/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (9 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 514. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on the ongoing, chronic drug use and anti-social behaviour at Moore Lane, beside the Rotunda Maternity Hospital [29355/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (9 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 561. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the prolonged delays in the implementation of the cultural amenity licence legislation. [29939/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (9 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 594. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps the Government is taking to address the drop in the number of Naíonraí in the country, from 173 to just 53, in the past four years. [29930/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (9 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 597. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on the Government's response to the eviction notices issued to parents and children living in IPAS accommodation; the measures being taken to prevent these families from being evicted and to ensure their children's lives are not further disrupted; and if he will make a statement on the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (4 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: Some 3,000 people with status to remain here are being told to leave their IPAS accommodation as of tomorrow. My very simple question to the Tánaiste is this. Where is the Government asking these people and their families to go? I think I know the answer. In the absence of a plan, there will be a merry-go-round of misery. This question - where are people simply to go? - was put...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (4 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: The Minister definitely does not believe that. He cannot believe it.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (4 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: Just answer the question. You cannot keep on waffling.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (4 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: Is this Leaders' Questions or is the Tánaiste just commenting on the Deputy?

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (4 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 359. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she is aware that children with acute disabilities are not entitled to free public transport. [28927/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Rates (4 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 360. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the steps she will take to reduce poverty among carers, given the recent report from an organisation (details supplied) showing 69% of carers find it difficult to make ends meet. [28928/24]

Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: I begin with a simple assertion we can all agree with. The work Irish peacekeepers dedicate their lives to has never been more important. In 2023, we saw them work in incredibly difficult and dangerous conditions across the Middle East and other conflict zones around the world. In saying that, we should once again express our condolences to the family of Private Seán Rooney. I hope...

Gender-Based Violence: Motion [Private Members] (3 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: I thank the Labour Party for tabling this vitally important motion. Men's violence against women is insidious. It was in January 2022 that I last recall this Dail gathering in a time of great national grief and astonishment at the brutal murder of a young woman at the hands of a violent man, to say the words "never again", and use language along the lines of zero tolerance and advancing...