Results 81-100 of 1,005 for cork speaker:David Stanton

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 278. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is in receipt of a funding application from Cork County Council to repair local roads damaged by recent flooding as a result of Storm Babet; when he expects to be in a position to make a decision on the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51887/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: ...if he has given permission to Transport Infrastructure Ireland to proceed with the Mallow relief road project, with the upgrade of the N25 national road between Carrigtwohill and Midleton, County Cork and with the bypassing of Castlemartyr along the N25 route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52665/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (29 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 88. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the resources made available to, and drawn down by, Cork County Council in respect of the appointment of full-time vacant homes officers; the number of such full-time officers currently employed and supported by his Department in Cork County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52696/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (28 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 39. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to outline the decisions, if any, that have been made by the OPW to put in place interim measures in Midleton and in the wider east Cork area to help prevent possible future flood damage, pending the completion of local flood relief schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52309/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (28 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 56. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to outline the OPW’s plans to address flooding issues in Castlemartyr, County Cork; the timescales for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52318/23]

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: ...enhance it further. The Minister of State mentioned preclearance for Dublin and Shannon. We should start talking at some stage, given the pressures on Dublin Airport, of having preclearance for Cork as well, maybe with a view to flights from Cork across the Atlantic. The Chairman mentioned Perth. I think it is the most remote city in the world and the furthest from any other city,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (23 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: ...Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No.76 of 23 February 2023, to outline his plans, if any, for the development of the IDA site at Ballyadam, Carrigtwohill, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51304/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (23 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 76. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way his Department is assisting businesses that were adversely impacted by the recent flood events in Midleton, County Cork and elsewhere in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51303/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: I am glad to hear they are putting on the Cork jersey as well. That is hugely important.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 84. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when she expects the new special school announced by her Department for Carrigtwohill, County Cork, to open; the proposed location of the school; the number of students who will be able to attend the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51285/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 226. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the second level schools in east Cork that have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) classes; the number of students that can be accommodated in these classes in each school, respectively; if she is satisfied that the needs of all students from east Cork requiring ASD class places at second level are being met; her plans to further increase the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (16 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: ...fixed-bottom structures rather than floating structures. What are his and the Department's thoughts with respect to floating offshore wind? Could he tell me what the situation is with respect to Cork-Bantry? There is no equivalent of the Shannon Estuary economic task force, SEET, report there to pinpoint where investment in DMAPs is needed. Could he talk about that situation as well,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (16 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 143. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Topical Issue Debate No. 2 of 5 July 2023, and with reference to her Department’s projected growth in enrolments in the east Cork area in the short to medium term, if she will outline the projected demand figures for second level school places in the Midleton and Carrigtwohill school planning area for each respective year for...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: Given the recent devastating flooding in east Cork and other parts of the country, would the Taoiseach agree with me that it is important to expedite climate change issues right now? In that regard, what is the Government's policy regarding the construction of anaerobic digesters which remove methane from farm waste and make it available as renewable fuel to be added to the gas grid in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Risk Management (15 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: ...of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for selecting this Topical Issue today. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, for being here. It has been four weeks now since Storm Babet hit east Cork and Midleton. We have all seen the devastation that was caused, and we have all seen the pictures from the town. We are extraordinarily lucky that nobody died. Some people were washed away...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Development (15 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: ...has to implement the recommendations from the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce Report pertaining to his Department's policy responsibilities; if similar recommendations are being considered for Cork and Bantry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50223/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (9 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 81. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on plans to develop a primary care centre and day care centre in Youghal, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49075/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (26 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: ...The implementation of the Midleton flood relief scheme is a matter of great concern to people in the region. They are concerned that what happened last Wednesday, when a rain bomb landed on east Cork, west Waterford and other areas and caused such devastation and damage, will happen again. They want to know what progress has been made, what is the timeline, what is the scale, when are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (26 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: ...quickly and without further hesitation and there is clarity with respect to funding. The local authority wants that straightaway. There are real questions that the people of Midleton and east Cork, who are worried about this happening again, want answered. Are there interim measures that can be put in place? When does the Minister of State expect shovels in the ground?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (26 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: I thank the Ministers and the Government for the reaction to our community in east Cork. It was fast and really welcome. Many people have lost everything. The issue I want to raise relates to spending. Many cars were damaged on the streets because of this unprecedented flooding. Many valuable cars were damaged, some beyond repair. Some had no insurance cover. Will the Government...