Results 721-740 of 762 for speaker:Barry Heneghan

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (13 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 220. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he has examined international housing policies, such as 0% mortgage schemes, shared equity initiatives, or expanded State-backed mortgage lending, to support individuals who can afford mortgage repayments but struggle with deposit and lending criteria in the Irish housing market; and if he will make a statement on the...

European Union Regulations: Motion (12 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: I wish the Minister the best of luck in his new role. I am very happy to see this motion, which holds substantial implications for our nation's youth and the broader European community. I will focus on the benefits, such as cultural enrichment. By embracing this scheme, the Irish youth will have unparalleled opportunities to experience life. They have always been in the UK and fostering a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (11 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 385. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he intends to pass on the circular that needs to be sent to local authorities before councils can pass on the interest rate cuts, as it is now over 12 months since the first interest rate cut was announced by the ECB and none have been passed on to the mortgage holder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4670/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (11 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 386. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason increases in social welfare payments seem to coincide with rent increases (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4672/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (11 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 510. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to examine the long waiting lists for assessments and if she will expedite an appointment for a child (details supplied) who has been waiting for nearly two years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4671/25]

Programme for Government: Statements (6 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: Save the best for last. Go raibh míle maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. Táim thar a bheith buíoch go bhfuil mé ag seasamh arís anseo i nDáil Éireann. As an Independent Teachta Dála for Dublin Bay North, I am honoured to address this Chamber today regarding the recent programme for Government. It has been a great experience for me and the great...

Government’s Response to Storm Éowyn: Statements (Resumed) (5 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: A Cheann Comhairle, colleagues and, more importantly, the people of Dublin Bay North, it is with great humility and deep gratitude that I rise to address this Chamber for the first time. Gabhaim buíochas le gach daoine. Is mór an onóír dom a bheith anseo. I thank my constituents, my family and my kitchen cabinet, Finian McGrath and Damian O'Farrell, for placing their...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (5 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 103. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps being taken to develop offshore renewable energy and green hydrogen potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3595/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Transport (5 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 243. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures that are being taken to increase the frequency and reliability of buses, trains, and trams, particularly in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3588/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Transport (5 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 244. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional subsidies or fare reductions will be introduced to improve the affordability of public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3589/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Transport (5 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 245. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if all public transport infrastructure will be required to meet accessibility standards, particularly for people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3590/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Rental Sector (5 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 248. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures that will be introduced to reduce taxation on rental income to encourage more landlords to remain in the market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3579/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (5 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 254. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will examine the lack of investing options for parents (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2294/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Business Supports (5 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 401. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports that are being offered to small businesses to promote local economic growth and job creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3604/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Policies (5 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 402. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if measures will be introduced to encourage consumers to shop locally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3605/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Special Educational Needs (5 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 523. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures that are being taken to address the shortage of special needs assistants, particularly for students with autism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3585/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: School Accommodation (5 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 524. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if plans are in place to increase access to Gaelscoileanna in response to growing parental demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3586/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: School Facilities (5 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 525. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional resources will be allocated to school-based mental health services to support students experiencing anxiety and depression; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3587/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (5 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 552. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if additional supports will be provided to promote the Irish language in schools and public life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3606/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (5 Feb 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 553. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding available for community sports facilities and recreational spaces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3607/25]