Results 81-100 of 676 for speaker:Eoghan Kenny

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 169. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to provide data on new Defence Forces recruits figures for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38367/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 170. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of retirements and resignations in the Defence Forces for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38368/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cybersecurity Policy (10 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 271. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to establish a Cyber Security Centre of Excellence around a cluster of Third Level Education facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38364/25]

Select Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Revised) (9 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: I thank the Minister and the Department. There was a lot to take in from the Minister's opening statement. Having looked over it briefly, much of it is to be welcomed. The 7.4% increase on 2024 is certainly to be welcomed. I genuinely think this is one of the most important of all the portfolios and Departments in government. As the Minister knows, I have a real grá for higher...

Select Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Revised) (9 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: Yes. I think the most important part of this debate and of this Department is the progression of research and innovation. I ask the Minister to outline the research aspect of his Department's work and the allocation of funding for it. I apologise to the Minister because I have only left him a couple of minutes to respond.

Select Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Revised) (9 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: Yes.

Select Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Revised) (9 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Meetings (9 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 70. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the engagement he has had with a campaign group (details supplied) with regard to the ongoing independent review of the night-time economy pilots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37958/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (9 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 71. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to complete installing high-speed fibre broadband to 1.1 million people, including homes, farms, and businesses nationwide as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37960/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sports Facilities (9 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 72. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to explore new mechanisms for the creation of football academies with two groups (details supplied) as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37961/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sports Facilities (9 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 73. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to conduct a nationwide audit of sports facilities to address shortages in areas underserved including towns with populations over 1,500 as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37962/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sports Organisations (9 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 74. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to work with three organisations (details supplied) and all sporting organisations to drive increased participation in sport as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37963/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sports Funding (9 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 75. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to expand support for para-sports and special needs programmes by providing grants to clubs that demonstrate inclusive policies and facilities as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37964/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Swimming Pools (9 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 76. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to implement the New National Swimming Strategy by investing in pools and swimming facilities allowing everyone an opportunity to swim as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37965/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sports Organisations (9 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 77. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to work with all sporting organisations to promote a ‘one club’ ethos, encompassing male and female participants and promoting equality of access to sporting facilities as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37966/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (9 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 85. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of apprenticeships commenced through local authorities for the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37312/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (8 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for a renewed action plan to succeed the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025; if the new action plan will have a focus on apprentice wages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37310/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (8 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: I thank the Minister. He made a very important point towards the end of his reply in terms of employers and apprentices meeting each other halfway. I have an aunt who has a hair salon in Mallow and I know from her of the difficulty of taking on an apprenticeship student and trying to make that work with one's own work schedule. Are incentives for employers to take on more apprenticeship...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (8 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: I have a slight difficulty with wages being negotiated between the students themselves and the employer. The State must have a role to play in the negotiations between apprentices and employers in terms of how wages are set. While it is the case that employers are not taking on a fully qualified person but someone who is moving into the trade, it is important that apprentices get a fair...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Third Level Fees (8 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 97. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the programme for Government commitment to continue to reduce the student contribution fee over the lifetime of the Government, as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37316/25]