Results 61-80 of 219 for speaker:Robert O'Donoghue

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (20 May 2025)

Robert O'Donoghue: 172. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether the introduction of social conditionality in the 2025 BISS scheme constitutes double jeopardy (details supplied); the steps his Department will take to review this policy and ensure that farmers are not unfairly penalised under multiple headings for a single infringement; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (20 May 2025)

Robert O'Donoghue: 173. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the concrete measures he is taking to make farming a more attractive and sustainable career path for young people (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25744/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (20 May 2025)

Robert O'Donoghue: 175. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific measures being taken to support young farmers in accessing low-interest loans and land leasing opportunities, as outlined in the draft programme for Government 2025; if he will commit to implementing dedicated financial instruments tailored to the needs of young farmers, including installation aid and land mobility...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (20 May 2025)

Robert O'Donoghue: 521. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht regarding the current lack of clarity about the basic income for artists scheme’s future beyond its scheduled conclusion in August 2025, if he will provide an update on any plans to extend or build upon the scheme beyond its pilot phase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25899/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (20 May 2025)

Robert O'Donoghue: 712. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the Government's position on the principle that farmers impacted by GAEC 2 environmental requirements should be compensated based on the principle of income forgone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25746/25]

Common Agricultural Policy and Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan: Statements (15 May 2025)

Robert O'Donoghue: I welcome the IFA president, Mr. Gorman, to the House. The Labour Party's mission, echoing the Tom Johnson minority report from the 1924 Agricultural Commission, is to achieve greater food security by ensuring that everybody has access to healthy, nutritious and sustainable food at an affordable price while also safeguarding our natural environment. Labour is committed to supporting farmers...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (15 May 2025)

Robert O'Donoghue: 218. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of the ongoing delay in funding approval for the refurbishment and establishment of ASD classes at a school (details supplied); if this funding will be expedited so that the school can proceed with the necessary preparations for September 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24907/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Organisations (14 May 2025)

Robert O'Donoghue: 99. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the progress made under the Memorandum of Understanding between his Department and an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the reform of grassroots football league structures; if his Department has engaged with the organisation regarding the impact of league instability; the t supports...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (13 May 2025)

Robert O'Donoghue: 387. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will direct the NTA to improve the bus service in Fingal West with increased capacity and more frequent service, most notably the 33/33x and 101 bus routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23649/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (13 May 2025)

Robert O'Donoghue: 580. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she considers a class size of 39 pupils to be excessive for a single teacher; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23713/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (13 May 2025)

Robert O'Donoghue: 911. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if steps are being taken to reform the licensing laws to support Ireland's night-time economy and cultural life, including the introduction of an annual night club licence, longer opening hours for cultural venues and transferring the licensing laws to the responsibility to the Department of Arts, Media, Communications and...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (13 May 2025)

Robert O'Donoghue: 957. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will provide details on the percentage of early years providers accessing the Government’s core funding scheme that pay an hourly educator rate of €15 or above; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23476/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Sports Funding (8 May 2025)

Robert O'Donoghue: 105. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will consider more funding so that all local communities can have access to modern, fit-for-purpose sporting facilities. [22771/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Economic Policy (8 May 2025)

Robert O'Donoghue: I welcome the Minister's actions and look forward to the review. I urge him to consider establishing the night-time economy commission or advisory group in each of the major cities. Our cultural life does not end at 5 p.m. as he knows, and neither should our planning. By grounding these commissions in local research and consumer feedback we ensure that we reflect on the unique needs and...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Economic Policy (8 May 2025)

Robert O'Donoghue: 92. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will consider establishing a night-time economy commission or advisory group in each major city to provide expert guidance and recommendations, informed by local research and consumer feedback. [22933/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Economic Policy (8 May 2025)

Robert O'Donoghue: Will the Minister consider establishing a night-time economy commission or advisory group in each major city to provide expert guidance and recommendations informed by local research and consumer feedback, to support those operating in the creative arts and culture space, and to offer more people to enjoy the night time and help cultural institutions to extend their opening hours into the evening?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (8 May 2025)

Robert O'Donoghue: 297. To ask the Minister for Finance the consideration his Department has given to introducing tax relief on sporting membership fees to improve affordability for individuals and families, and to reducing VAT on sport and exercise classes in order to encourage broader participation in physical activity and recreational sports. [22769/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Grant Payments (8 May 2025)

Robert O'Donoghue: 360. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason when an artist with a disability receives a grant from the Arts Council, their disability allowance is reduced or withdrawn, despite the well-documented additional costs associated with living with a disability; and his views on whether support for artistic work should be seen as separate from the basic supports...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (8 May 2025)

Robert O'Donoghue: 409. To ask the Minister for Health if she will consider extending automatic medical card eligibility to adults with neurodiverse (e.g., with autism, ADHD) or related conditions, given the ongoing nature of their condition and the associated healthcare needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22995/25]

Childcare: Motion (7 May 2025)

Robert O'Donoghue: I hear every day from women in my constituency in particular that they cannot find childcare. I hear mostly from women about being forced to give up their careers, to defer returning to education and to delay starting and expanding their families. We have moved from the marriage bar of the past to what can only be described as a modern-day family bar where the costs and unavailability of...