Results 41-60 of 184 for speaker:Peter Roche

Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development: Child Poverty: Discussion (15 Oct 2025)

Peter Roche: One of the things most of us will have to be cognisant of is the prevalence of drugs and maybe drink. I am trying to tease out something. Would that be a contributing factor when one is doing an analysis on child poverty? Is there much consideration given to what use is being made of the income that families get? In other words, is there a possibility that there are problems that may not...

Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development: Child Poverty: Discussion (15 Oct 2025)

Peter Roche: I have a final question, Chair - I will not hog it. It is suggested that the family resource centres in Galway have a considerable waiting list for basic supports such as food banks and budgeting advice. How would the witnesses see their Department channelling or targeting that so there are no deficits? In other words, will people who pop into the family resource centre find, within a...

Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development: Child Poverty: Discussion (15 Oct 2025)

Peter Roche: For me, it would be critically important to have an understanding. You can keep throwing money at a problem forever, so to speak, but if there is an underlying issue or problem, domestic or otherwise, that is causing that level of poverty and needs to be managed or treated, it would be essential that there be some link to ensure you do not continue to feed something that is not getting the...

Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development: Child Poverty: Discussion (15 Oct 2025)

Peter Roche: I thank the Chair. I apologise but I must go next door to a health forum.

World Mental Health Day: Statements (9 Oct 2025)

Peter Roche: I commend and thank the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, for all she has done in this regard. I thank her for her constant support and engagement with me in my role as the Fine Gael spokesperson on mental health. I welcome our visitors to the Public Gallery. As we mark World Mental Health Day 2025, the message could not be clearer. It is access saves lives. This year's global theme...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (9 Oct 2025)

Peter Roche: 19. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the specific actions his Department intends to take in response to the recent increase in drug-related arrests across Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54139/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (9 Oct 2025)

Peter Roche: 83. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the specific measures he is taking as we enter the winter months, given reports in media outlets such as RTÉ that people are more likely to be burgled during this period; the measures in place to ensure the safety and protection of vulnerable people across rural Ireland in particular this winter; and if he will make a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Ambulance Service: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Peter Roche: I thank Mr. Healy for his opening statement and thank the panel for attending this morning. It would be wrong not to acknowledge the job. Anyone who witnesses the ambulance crews who attend tragic incidents like road traffic accidents can see that the job is very compelling. It is one that a lot of people would not do, given its nature. I say that hand on heart because from time to time...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Ambulance Service: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Peter Roche: Mr. Healy also referenced the ambitious 45-minute time limit that is being actively pursued right around the country. We have a growing population that is vastly different from what it was a couple of years ago and response times can be challenged because of that. Traffic is also an issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Ambulance Service: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Peter Roche: That is excellent. I am not going to give our witnesses any grief. I understand the nature of the challenges within the job. I am heartened by Mr. Healy's opening remarks about the strides that have been made to expand and improve the service and the planning, going forward, which is critical. I want to register my appreciation for the NAS. Any time I have encountered ambulance crews, I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Ambulance Service: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Peter Roche: That is grand. I thank Mr. Morton.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (8 Oct 2025)

Peter Roche: 17. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the methods his Department is currently assessing to speed up the planning process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53744/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth: Issues Affecting People with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia: Discussion (2 Oct 2025)

Peter Roche: I welcome Ms Bissett, Mr. Ewing and Ms O'Brien. It is nice to have a young witness in the House. I applaud what Ms O'Brien is doing. It is fantastic we have reached the stage where there is an in-depth understanding of dyslexia and dyscalculia, whereas in the past there was not, and many suffered as a consequence. The end result of that was people felt like less of a person. How do...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth: Issues Affecting People with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia: Discussion (2 Oct 2025)

Peter Roche: Are there examples from other jurisdictions in the context of reasonable accommodation which Dyslexia Ireland should emulate?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth: Issues Affecting People with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia: Discussion (2 Oct 2025)

Peter Roche: I am conscious I am out of time so I will leave it at that. I thank the witnesses again for being here, and a special welcome to Ms O'Brien.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth: Issues Affecting People with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia: Discussion (2 Oct 2025)

Peter Roche: I welcome the witnesses. As a first-time Deputy, I am more enlightened than I was heretofore in terms of what the State Examinations Commission does. I have two questions for Ms Feeney. How does the State Examinations Commission ensure consistent application of the RACE scheme across all schools, in particular those in disadvantaged or rural areas?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth: Issues Affecting People with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia: Discussion (2 Oct 2025)

Peter Roche: Very good. I am conscious of my time. What is the timeline for the current RACE review? Could any interim measures be introduced to assist students in the meantime?