Results 601-620 of 1,163 for speaker:Aidan Farrelly

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (29 May 2025)

Aidan Farrelly: 274. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update in respect representations made to him regarding a location (details supplied). [28828/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Schemes (29 May 2025)

Aidan Farrelly: 302. To ask the Minister for Finance the minister for finance if he will provide an update in respect of the General Scheme of Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2025; and his timeline from introduction to enactment. [28811/25]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (28 May 2025)

Aidan Farrelly: After the Government was formed, the new Department of Education and Youth brought youth over from what was a very busy Department. In the main, this was met with positive feedback from youth workers on the ground. As the Taoiseach knows, youth and youth affairs have transitioned between many Departments over the years. Let us hope that its new home becomes something of a permanent move. ...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (28 May 2025)

Aidan Farrelly: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Ruth Coppinger - To discuss the issues faced by non-EEA health workers in obtaining family reunification visas for close family members. Deputy Matt Carthy – To discuss the provision of disability services in County...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Freedom of Information (28 May 2025)

Aidan Farrelly: 142. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide copies of documents released under freedom of information to this deputy (details supplied). [27793/25]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Childcare Services (27 May 2025)

Aidan Farrelly: I thank the Minister of State for that comprehensive reply, which I appreciate. I am certainly struck by the piece regarding the forward planning model, which is something I and other colleagues on the children committee will be looking for more detail on. It would add breadth and meat to the bones of how the programme for Government is going to achieve its ambitious targets with regard to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Childcare Services (27 May 2025)

Aidan Farrelly: I thank the Acting Chair for sitting so late. I also thank the Minister of State for her time here this evening. County Kildare is in desperate need of the Government's attention. Despite being the fifth most populated local authority area in the State, with a population four times larger than our neighbours in Carlow, we rarely receive the appropriate national attention required. ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Youth Services (27 May 2025)

Aidan Farrelly: 329. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the work underway, and that has taken place to date, on implementing the actions for which Youth Affairs is the lead on Opportunities for Youth: National Strategy for Youth Work and Related Services 2024-2028; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27564/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Youth Services (27 May 2025)

Aidan Farrelly: 330. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills while recognising the transfer of functions to her Department only recently, if she will provide an update on the work underway to develop the implementation approach to support the delivery of agreed actions and ensure effective mainstreaming of strategic objectives of Opportunities for Youth: National Strategy for Youth Work and Related...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (27 May 2025)

Aidan Farrelly: 555. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the estimated average cost, per month, of full-day childcare, broken down by county, and the average cost nationally, for the most recently available time period, in tabular form. [27549/25]

Broadcasting (Oversight of RTÉ Accounts) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 May 2025)

Aidan Farrelly: I thank the Minister. I also thank Deputies Ó Snodaigh and Byrne for doing so much work on the Bill beforehand. I have come to the House to offer a welcome and support. I have not yet had the opportunity to see the details of the general scheme but, taking the Government at its word, it certainly seems like what the Minister has done in the first number of months in his role is...

Committee on Children and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (22 May 2025)

Aidan Farrelly: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach and wish her the very best. It is a huge honour to chair this committee. I would like to introduce myself to colleagues on the committee. I am honoured to be a member alongside them. I have been a very proud youth and community worker for approximately 15 years. I relish the opportunity to get into some of the important issues relating to children's...

Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)

Aidan Farrelly: I thank the witnesses for their time this morning. It is good to have the opportunity to discuss such an important issue with them. I will begin with a somewhat open-ended question for Mr. Gunning. How much does he think the hospital will cost?

Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)

Aidan Farrelly: Okay. We spoke at length this morning about the substantial completion date. It is really unfortunate that NPHDB received the latest programme review after close of business yesterday. How many other programme reviews has NPHDB received over the duration of this project? How long on average does it take NPHDB to analyse their contents?

Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)

Aidan Farrelly: If we go to the last monthly update NPHDB received, ignoring yesterday’s, would that give Mr. Gunning confidence that September 2025 is doable?

Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)

Aidan Farrelly: Okay, so we are not confident.

Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)

Aidan Farrelly: I ask Mr. Gunning for the timeframe.

Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)

Aidan Farrelly: Can he furnish us with his most recent analysis?

Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and Children's Health Ireland: Discussion (22 May 2025)

Aidan Farrelly: I would appreciate it if Mr. Gunning could furnish us with the most recent analysis of that.