Results 521-540 of 762 for speaker:Barry Heneghan

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (10 Apr 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 93. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the specific measures being taken to attract private and foreign investment into Ireland’s green hydrogen sector; and whether any partnership agreements have been established to support the development of large-scale hydrogen projects. [18330/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Production (10 Apr 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 94. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is investigating the successful cases of portable hydrogen fuel cells to replace diesel generators within the film industry as we transition to our sustainability goals; if he will examine other industries that could transition to the use of hydrogen or green hydrogen, and if so, what are the findings of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (10 Apr 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 95. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the detailed implementation plan for the national hydrogen strategy will be published; and if he will provide a timeline for the delivery of the 21 actions outlined within the strategy. [18332/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (10 Apr 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 237. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a breakdown of how the 1,600 new special needs assistant posts for 2025 will be distributed across the country, and specifically how many will be allocated to schools in Dublin Bay north, given ongoing reports of unmet need in the area. [18327/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (10 Apr 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 238. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills whether she will commit to streamlining the NCSE review process for schools seeking additional special needs assistant support, in light of concerns that delays in decision making are impacting students with autism and complex needs; and if she will provide average processing times for such reviews in the past 12 months. [18328/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (10 Apr 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 249. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he is aware of the ongoing shortage of pitch availability for sports clubs throughout Dublin Bay north, particularly in areas experiencing rapid population growth; if he will engage with local authorities to identify solutions and support the development of additional playing facilities; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (10 Apr 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 279. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will consider extending eligibility for the vacant property refurbishment grant to include the conversion of vacant or underutilised retail premises such as "above the shop" units into residential accommodation, given the potential to deliver up to 20,000 additional homes as highlighted in the recent Hardware...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (10 Apr 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 280. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the timeline for finalising and publishing the revised local authority level social and affordable housing targets for the 2025 to 2030 period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18334/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (10 Apr 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 315. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for a complete breakdown of the number of young persons referred to the Garda Youth Diversion Programme by Garda district in Dublin for the past 10 years, in tabular form. [18326/25]

Tariffs: Statements (9 Apr 2025)

Barry Heneghan: I strongly condemn the decision by President Trump to impose 20% tariffs on EU exports, especially those that affect Ireland. Let us be clear here: this is not a negotiating tactic but an act of economic aggression by President Trump against our long-standing relationship. Let us call it what it is; it is reckless and short-sighted and will be deeply harmful to Irish jobs and businesses and...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Apr 2025)

Barry Heneghan: Le tús a chur, tá mé chun rud éigint a chur amach faoi Ghaelcholáiste Reachrann. It is still waiting for an update. The Department was saying that the design team is looking at it and it is a priority for the Department. I am in a group chat with 450 concerned parents. All we are asking for is a written update on the current status of the permanent school and an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (9 Apr 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 36. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will commit to giving an increase to CIÉ pensioners, the group have seen no increase for the past 17 years, if he will accept that the current situation needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18085/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Code (9 Apr 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 56. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a mechanism to appeal the requirement to pay motor tax arrears in cases where a vehicle was genuinely off the road but was not formally declared as such in advance (details Suppled); if there are any circumstances under which tax liability can be waived or refunded for periods during which the vehicle was not in use; and in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (9 Apr 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 80. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department will examine how preventative measures to address the increased risk of coastal flooding can incorporate features that also deliver positive environmental benefits, such as enhancing biodiversity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18079/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (9 Apr 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 124. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an updated timeline for the progression of the permanent school building project for a school (details supplied), given that planning permission was regranted in December 2023 and the design team is currently finalising tender documents; when the project is expected to proceed to tender and construction; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (9 Apr 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 125. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills given the concerns raised by parents about the issue of grade inflation, particularly regarding its impact on the Class of 2025, the steps she is taking to ensure that these students are not unfairly disadvantaged in their pursuit of university places. [18080/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (9 Apr 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills considering that the adjustments made in response to the pandemic may create challenges for current Leaving Certificate candidates competing against students from previous years, if she will consider measures such as aligning the grading of non-2025 applicants with the adjustments made for this year's candidates for the CAO application...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (9 Apr 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 127. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the assurances she will provide to ensure a fair and balanced assessment system that accurately reflects the hard work of the class of 2025. [18082/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (9 Apr 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 128. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the policy on incremental credit for post-primary teachers with overseas experience in private schools, given that such experience is recognised for primary teachers but not at post-primary level (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18087/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legislative Measures (9 Apr 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 222. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the timeline for the introduction in Dáil Éireann of the Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021, which has already passed through Seanad Éireann; his position on the protection of the native Irish honey bee apis mellifera mellifera, in light of recent research highlighting the uniqueness of the Irish...