Results 81-100 of 6,129 for speaker:Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Air Corps (26 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Therefore, that will not be anywhere near adequate. What ACCAS has demanded is to ensure medical care is provided as well as an assessment to identify what were the implications for health outcomes. There is also a need for a statutory investigation of some form, given the role of the State Claims Agency in failing to alert the HSA of ongoing failings when known. It should go without...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (26 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 4. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence how he will ensure adequate funding for the Defence Forces in line with the report of the commission on the Defence Forces. [6102/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (26 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: We have heard a lot about defence spending in recent weeks but the truth on the ground is that the Defence Forces are in a precarious position because of Government underfunding. We currently have fewer than 8,000 members of the Permanent Defence Force. This is well below establishment, not to mind the 11,000 recommended under stage 2 in the report of the Commission on the Future of the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (26 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: In recent weeks, we have heard lots of big speeches, announcements, lofty promises and big commitments. I welcome that the Defence Forces are finally getting some attention. I live in a city that has a large number of Defence Forces personnel who work in Collins Barracks and Haulbowline. They tell me they have heard all of this before. They have heard big talk and small follow-through....

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (26 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The Tánaiste spoke about an objective analysis. Any objective analysis would find that the previous Minister for Defence, who is now the Taoiseach and leader of Fianna Fáil, Deputy Micheál Martin, kept giving unspent money in defence back to the Exchequer. It was €30 million last year and €70 million in 2023 and 2022. Any objective analysis would find that more...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Air Corps (26 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 6. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to discuss health and safety measures in the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6440/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Air Corps (26 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The Tánaiste will be aware of a recent settlement for Mr. Gary Coll of €2 million, without liability, after he lodged proceedings regarding exposure to dangerous chemicals while working in the Air Corps. I do not wish to discuss any case before the courts. Many people who are affected do not want to have to go to court. However, as a matter of policy, the Department of Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Funding (26 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 27. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for the amount of funding surrendered from his Department to the Exchequer in 2024; the reason the allocated funds were unspent; and the amount he expects his Department to surrender in 2025, and the reason therefor. [6105/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (26 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 41. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of instances where ships were put to sea without a functioning main gun. [6107/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Cybersecurity Policy (26 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 47. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress his Department has made regarding the establishment of a joint cyber security command and other actions related to cyber security contained in the commission on the future of the Defence Forces. [6106/25]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Fianna Fáil has fair expertise in strokes themselves.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Meetings (25 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 192. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on his engagements with the EU-Israel Association Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7886/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (25 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 193. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on his engagement with the state of Egypt regarding the thousands of displaced Palestinians in the state and efforts to ensure that they are receiving sufficient humanitarian assistance and have access to services. [7887/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authorities (25 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 236. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for a breakdown of the amount of funding each local authority in the State has received for national, regional and local roads in 2022, 2023, 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7889/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (25 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 1005. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when an announcement will be made regarding category 2 of the Community Centres Investment Fund. [8119/25]

Importance of Agrifood to the Irish Economy: Statements (20 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I will finish by saying that was not necessarily the case. There is a lack of long-term planning and a need for reform of the marine agencies because there is a feeling that it is a neglected area and its potential is not being fully met.

Importance of Agrifood to the Irish Economy: Statements (20 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Déanaim comhghairdeas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I wish him the best in his new position. With the short amount of time I have, I will make some brief observations across the areas of both agriculture and fisheries. I echo the concerns that have been raised by others regarding Mercosur. The issues with Mercosur are wide-ranging and significant. It is difficult to see why...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Policies (20 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 23. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on his Department's trade preparedness in the context of a response to potential changes in US policy. [4502/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 146. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount of unspent defence budget returned to the Exchequer for the years 1989 to 2024, in tabular form. [6821/25]

Maximising Artificial Intelligence: Statements (19 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. Tá AI linn agus cé go bhfuil leas le baint as, tá baoil ag baint leis freisin. Ar aon chaoi, tá sé ag tarlúint agus caithfimid cinnte a dhéanamh de go bhfuil ár bpolasaithe réidh le déileáil leis ó thaobh cúrsaí oideachais agus fostaíochta de agus ó thaobh seirbhísí...