Results 61-80 of 526 for speaker:Eoghan Kenny

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2023
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (26 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: I thank Mr. Harris. I want to move on to the defective holsters. This issue has been raised on a number of occasions at the committee. They were purchased from Declan Clancy Saddlery in Kildare at an estimated cost of about €500,000. This issue has been raised publicly on a number of occasions, more than likely, obviously, due to the fact that it seriously injured a member of An...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2023
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (26 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: So €500,000 of public money has been wasted with the shredding of these defective holsters.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2023
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (26 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: When he appeared before the public accounts committee previously, Mr. Harris said the holsters had been withdrawn from service, which suggests they were not up to the required standards.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2023
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (26 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: I am not asking about a certain case; I am asking about the equipment.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2023
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (26 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: Nothing has been done by An Garda Síochána on recouping €500,000 for these holsters.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2023
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (26 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: Does Mr. Harris believe that is acceptable?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2023
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (26 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: Mr. Harris might not have to hand the number of holsters bought for €500,000 and the number that were used.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2023
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (26 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: Will Mr. Harris bring it back as a note to the committee, basically stating the number of holsters bought from the company in Kildare and the number of holsters used. I do understand that some of them were used but, at the same time, a number of them were probably not used. The suggestion has been made that there were not up to the correct standards. We have not gone back and tried to...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2023
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (26 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: Given that the firearms had not been trafficked or imported into the State, does Mr. Harris believe the elaborate conduct of the operation surrounding the surveillance and the use of An Garda Síochána members was essential in this case?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2023
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (26 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: I have finished, but I have asked that three pieces of correspondence be sent to the committee.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: First, although I did not bring the group in, I welcome the group from Cork North-West, I presume, and some from my home town of Mallow. This is an extremely important debate. It is very important that we have our courts system and laws in place but ultimately the main focus of my speech is on the issue of Garda numbers and-or Garda stations, in particular across my own county of Cork....

Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Review of Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: I thank the witnesses. I was privileged to teach in an ETB school and that is something that will remain with me for the rest of my life. I commend the work of the ETBs and of SOLAS as well. The action plan itself is quite beneficial. In the context of the ETBs' challenges and constrained environment, Dr. Collins stated, "SOLAS is actively working with ETBs and [the Department] to...

Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Review of Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: That is absolutely agreed. I know it was mentioned earlier to my colleague Senator Harmon that it is a significant wage that will be made after two years. However, the ultimate barrier has been that two-year period for a long time now. It is quite disappointing. There is an extract from the action plan that mentions wages quite briefly. A few of my questions relate to this. Will the...

Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Review of Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: I have one further question. "Equity and inclusion" is listed as one of the priorities for the future for the ETB and it is recommended to “continue investing in outreach, bursaries, and support services to make apprenticeships accessible to all.” In poor socioeconomic areas, this is quite difficult. I believe Dr. Trant will think the same. Very briefly, what does the ETB...

Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Review of Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: Brilliant.

Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Review of Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: That is extremely positive.

Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Review of Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: That is very positive.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 372. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills whether all mild general learning disability schools being re-designated as complex needs schools; if so, the reason for this; which stakeholders were involved in the re-designation process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34368/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Budget 2026 (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 427. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an increase in school funding per head of student is being considered for Budget 2026 within her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34155/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 450. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how many schools, and school names, have applied for alternative/modular accommodation for the coming academic year; how many have been put in place thus far; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34367/25]