Results 61-80 of 369 for speaker:Ryan O'Meara

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: It is true.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: That brings me to my final point-----

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: -----because the Constitution allows for exactly that at Cabinet but does not demand the triple lock. My final point is on the argument for a referendum. I do not know of any referendum mandated in this country that does not explicitly change the Constitution. Therefore, if we are not explicitly changing the Constitution with the removal of the triple lock, why do the witnesses think their...

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: It is good to see Mr. Andrews and Ms Boylan back in these Houses while acknowledging the fact that I never served during their time here. I recognise that both opening statements contain differing points of view but I also recognise the work both Mr. Andrews and Ms Boylan do following their own viewpoints with such determination. This debate is so heavily politicised with Government versus...

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: My issue with Ms Boylan's point on protecting against what she says is the EU expansion into militarisation is that we are relying on a veto and a system that does not work to protect us against that. I do not see why that is the only option. Why would we go back to relying on the P5 when it is incapable of allowing new peacekeeping forces to go abroad from any country, but this one in...

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: But the people elected us last November.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: The people voted last November for a Parliament to pass laws exactly like this. There is no mandate or obligation to have a referendum.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: When I was canvassing, nobody ever brought up the issue of neutrality. Nobody asked whether we were neutral. There is a broad acceptance in this country that nearly every political party believes in our neutrality. The question is whether the triple lock will remove our neutrality. I think the answer is clearly "No".

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (3 Jul 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 242. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider reopening a school (details supplied) under new patronage, considering that there is a sufficient demand of children in the area, and the closure of the school is a great loss to the community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36957/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Jul 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 47. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he can confirm the average waiting time for a BE (trailer) licence driving test in the Nenagh test centre; if there are any efforts being made to reduce this wait time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36502/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Jul 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 48. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a case (detailed supplied) could be reviewed on the grounds that this constituent has been waiting 28 weeks for a BE (trailer) licence driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36503/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training (2 Jul 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 118. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason counselling courses, particularly for teachers who are guidance counsellors, are not included under the teacher fee refund scheme on the ground of well-being, there being no logical reason they should not as they enable teachers to have the best possible skills to cater for their students' needs; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (2 Jul 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 192. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the payment supports available to small suckler farmers who are not in receipt of any agricultural payments or supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36278/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (2 Jul 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 193. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the proposed early retirement scheme for farmers will be introduced; if an upper age limit of 70 years will be considered for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36283/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (1 Jul 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 74. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the action he is taking to support modular housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35630/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (1 Jul 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 257. To ask the Minister for Finance if a universal system/process is used by insurance providers to check whether a property is located on a flood plain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35456/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (1 Jul 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 258. To ask the Minister for Finance the options available to the property owner to query and validate an assessment (details supplied) given the impact it may have on future quotes and availability of cover with other providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35457/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (1 Jul 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 292. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the data resources available to individuals seeking up-to-date, accurate information on their exposure to flood risk; the frequency with which data and resources are updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35458/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Energy Rating (1 Jul 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 438. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if lower BER ratings such as B or C could be considered for new builds, as it could reduce the cost of the development of new homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35238/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Turf Cutting (1 Jul 2025)

Ryan O'Meara: 454. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the average processing time for a cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35395/25]