Results 961-980 of 3,227 for speaker:Gary Gannon

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Gary Gannon: What steps is the Tánaiste taking to address the staffing shortages in the Defence Forces? I believe we are currently approximately 4,000 short of where we should be.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Gary Gannon: I thank the Tánaiste for his answer. This really comes down to the housing crisis. I grew up with a lot of people who went on to serve in the armed forces. McKee Barracks is right beside where I grew up. There is great pride among people who want to serve. I know several people who served, who then came out of the Defence Forces and into the private sector and who are now trying to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Gary Gannon: At the very minimum, we should look at the stock we already have at our disposal. I believe we can reanimate some of it and get Defence Forces staff back into it. This may even be an emergency situation. There was a report in The Irish Timestwo weeks ago regarding a young woman, a member of the Defence Forces who had a child, who ended up homeless and sleeping in a car when the Defence...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2023)

Gary Gannon: In April this year, the High Court found the State was in violation of Article 1 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union when it comes to its treatment of migrants in this country. Article 1 has ten words. It simply states: Human dignity is inviolable. It must be respected and protected. In the month that has passed, we saw tents continue to build up outside the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 May 2023)

Gary Gannon: 382. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills given the current issues relating to climate change wellbeing and teacher retention, would she accept that the provision of a working, nationwide redeployment system for post primary teachers could alleviate each of these problems to some extent; and given the benefits of such a system would, she now schedule talks with the stakeholders to...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (16 May 2023)

Gary Gannon: 472. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of international protection applicants not offered accommodation by IPAS who have been issued any payment under the supplementary welfare allowance scheme, exclusive of the daily expenses allowance or equivalent payment, to date in 2023, broken down by month; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23285/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (16 May 2023)

Gary Gannon: 473. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of international protection applicants not offered accommodation by IPAS who have been granted the daily expenses allowance or equivalent payment, to date in 2023, broken down by month of application for the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23286/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (16 May 2023)

Gary Gannon: 511. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the average and mean processing times for applications under the accelerated procedure for "safe countries of origin" (the International Protection Act 2015 (Procedures and Periods for Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2022) under the International Protection Act 2015; a breakdown of the recognition rates for same by country...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (16 May 2023)

Gary Gannon: 512. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the average and mean processing times for applications under the International Protection Act 2015, to date in 2023, which do not fall under the accelerated procedure for "safe countries of origin" (the International Protection Act 2015 (Procedures and Periods for Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2022) or prioritisation in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (16 May 2023)

Gary Gannon: 513. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the average and mean processing times for prioritised applications under section 73 of the International Protection Act 2015, to date in 2023; a breakdown of the recognition rates for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23280/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (16 May 2023)

Gary Gannon: 514. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the average and mean processing times for positive decisions issued by the Family Reunification Unit, under the International Protection Act 2015, to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23281/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (16 May 2023)

Gary Gannon: 515. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the average and mean processing times for applications for labour market access permission and a breakdown of those decisions made in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23282/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (16 May 2023)

Gary Gannon: 516. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of people who have been refused leave to land to date in 2023, broken down by nationality; the number of those who subsequently left the State or made an application for international protection, broken down by nationality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23283/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 May 2023)

Gary Gannon: Some 25 Palestinians, including several children, were killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza yesterday. The Israeli apartheid state shows no regard for human life in Palestine, with its illegal settlements, forced evictions and ruthless, unscrupulous bombings. Under international law, it is clear that Israel is committing crimes against humanity in Palestine. We were rightfully very quick...

European Year of Skills: Statements (10 May 2023)

Gary Gannon: The concept of the European Year of Skills is an interesting one which is worthy of debate in the Chamber today. I do not disagree with any of the comments made by previous speakers, including the Minister's opening remarks. I have a degree of fear that the skills of today will be challenged by the advancements in technology of tomorrow. We talk about the development of new skills,...

Europe Day: Statements (9 May 2023)

Gary Gannon: The point has been well made that people in the street will probably not know that today marks Europe Day. That is fine. As a proud European, and as a Member of a Parliament that has benefited greatly, it is right and appropriate that we stop to take stock of the day and how we have benefited from being part of the Union, but also to discuss the style of leadership, the challenges the Union...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (9 May 2023)

Gary Gannon: 161. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide a detailed process of how military housing is applied for. [21554/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (9 May 2023)

Gary Gannon: 162. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of applications received for military housing between 2018 to 2023, broken down by year, in tabular form. [21555/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (9 May 2023)

Gary Gannon: 163. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of successful applications received for military housing between 2018 to 2023, broken down by year, in tabular form. [21556/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (9 May 2023)

Gary Gannon: 164. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide a breakdown of the ranks held by successful applications for military housing from 2018 to 2023. [21557/23]