Results 61-80 of 291 for speaker:Noel McCarthy

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (18 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I thank the Minister for his very positive response. I welcome the news about Haulbowline and Collins Barracks. It is very positive news. Could the Tánaiste give me an update on the Department's development of a national maritime security strategy? Approval has also been given for Defence Forces participating in the EU's common information sharing environment. Could the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (18 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 50. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the level of specialist technician recruitment to the Naval Service over the past three years; the positions filled in that period; if he satisfied that there is currently an adequate number of technicians to ensure the proper functioning of the naval fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49092/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Media Sector (17 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 596. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures being taken by his Department to further support local and community radio stations; if his Department is considering an increase in the budget of the Media Fund to support such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47713/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (17 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 719. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 257 of 3 July 2025, to provide details of the seven projects approved for funding under measure A8 of the Multi-Annual Rural Water Programme; the number of premises to be addressed under each of the seven projects; the number of full pilot projects completed to date; if any further...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Childcare Services (17 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 1029. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures being taken by her Department to increase the provision of childcare services in east Cork given the current high demand for places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48013/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 1028. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which demand is currently assessed for the planning of special education provision; if her Department is considering a review of the current assessment method given that data suggests a higher autism and spectrum disability prevalence than what is currently being forecasted for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47187/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (8 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 1096. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide an update on the assessment of the basic income for the arts pilot research scheme, as outlined in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47262/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: School Meals Programme (8 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 1418. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to provide an update on the operation of the hot school meals programme; if unspent funding allocated for the provision of this programme in a school will be re-allocated to the school to match the forecasted allocation for the interim period where there is a delay in implementing the service; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Tax Credits (8 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 1420. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he is considering any changes to the current averaging system of Class S PRSI contributions towards the determination of a contributory pension rate; if there is a possibility of early student and summer holiday employment being disregarded in the calculation of the rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (8 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 1699. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of full-time staff employed by the Judicial Appointments Commission; the breakdown of staff positions within the Commission; the number of contractors or advisors employed by the Commission in 2024 and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47134/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Projects (8 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 2643. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 127 of 13 May 2025, to provide an update on the progress of a building project (details supplied); when she expects the building to be operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47135/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 2644. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the plans to increase the number of senior physiotherapists nationwide; the engagement her Department has had to date with a body (details supplied) on its call for the direct employment of senior physiotherapists, as outlined in its business case for inclusion in the 2026 National Service Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (8 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 2651. To ask the Minister for Health whether versatis plasters for the purpose of providing pain relief for those undergoing cancer treatment will be considered for inclusion in the drugs payment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47270/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (29 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 564. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether a project (details supplied) will be prioritised or provided with additional funding for development under the updated National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43359/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Emergency Planning (29 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 1329. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 231 of 8 May 2025 and No. 357 of 27 May 2025, if it is the intention of the Public Warning System to advise of potential flood related events, similar to what is currently in operation in other EU jurisdictions; if there is any requirement under the EU Electronic Communications...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I thank the Minister of State. At this time of year, we tend to see less rain, however, this does not stop those in Cork East whose property was damaged by flood water from worrying. I acknowledge considerable flood prevention works have been undertaken across Cork East but concerns will always remain until full flood protection measures are introduced. Lack of insurance cover further...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I must also acknowledge that. I thank the Minister of the State and the Minister, Deputy Chambers, for their support. With reference to Rathcormack, Mogeely, Killeagh and Castlemartyr, they have been in tranche II the catchment flood risk assessment and management, CFRAM, programme for a long period. I welcome the Minister of State's response in that regard. For these villages,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: Will the Minister provide an update on flood protection measures currently being undertaken at Rathcormac, Mogeely, Killeagh, Castlemartyr and Midleton in east Cork?

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (17 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 35. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide an update on flood protection measures currently being undertaken in Rathcormac, Killeagh, Mogeely, Castlemartyr and Midleton in east Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39572/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (17 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 53. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 25 of 9 July 2025, if his Department will liaise directly with Cork County Council to consider re-opening the retrospective element of the Midleton and east Cork individual property protection (IPP) scheme to applicants who are seeking the installation of higher barriers for the protection of their...