Results 81-100 of 170 for speaker:Ken O'Flynn

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Pension Provisions (26 Feb 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 59. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the delegated authority given to An Post in May 1989 to approve the payment of pension increases to pensioners of the company was withdrawn; the instructions that replaced it; if these instructions are still in force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8290/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Pension Provisions (26 Feb 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 60. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department was requested by An Post in 2013 to approve the pensions accord introduced by the company; if not, if the new procedure to control pension costs was an operational matter for An Post and the trustees of the superannuation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8293/25]

Driver Test Waiting Times: Motion [Private Members] (25 Feb 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: Like many who told the stories around the House, I too have constituents come to me continually telling me they cannot get driving tests. Others tell me they drive their sons or daughters to university, which not only inconveniences their lives, but affects them financially, in the sense of how they get to work and plan their day. In addition, an issue that must be mentioned in this debate,...

Driver Test Waiting Times: Motion [Private Members] (25 Feb 2025)

Louis O'Hara: This is a very important motion given the lengthy delays people across the State face in securing driver tests. More than 72,000 people are currently waiting - an increase of 60% since 2022. This has been an issue for years, but it is at crisis point now and action is needed to urgently address the backlog. We know why we are in this situation. It is because there has been a failure to...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Feb 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: It is Mayfield primary care centre.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Feb 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: The Mayfield primary care occupational therapy team is supposed to have three full-time occupational therapists. This is already insufficient for the number of children who need special attention. I have been made aware that there is only one part-time therapist working on the team at this time. The current set-up is: one therapist is on maternity leave and her work is not being covered;...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (25 Feb 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 216. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if hydrotreated vegetable oil for home heating will be approved for consumer use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8001/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (25 Feb 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 217. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department are examining solutions to allow solar PVs to continue to generate electricity to power homes during power outages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8002/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (25 Feb 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 439. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reasons that a suitable school placement has not been made available for a child (details supplied); the immediate measures her Department is taking to ensure that an appropriate educational placement, suited to their specific needs, is secured, given that a mainstream school setting is not a viable option; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Schemes (25 Feb 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 599. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the extreme weather event assistance scheme will be established; who will qualify for support under this scheme; if assistance will be granted to businesses, clubs, farmers and others affected by storm Éowyn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7715/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (25 Feb 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 606. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the payment rates under the new jobseeker's pay related benefit scheme; if top-up payments will be made for any dependents an applicant has; if people are able to apply for the current jobseeker's benefit scheme from 31 March 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7897/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (25 Feb 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 613. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if Irish residents in receipt of a British pension are eligible for bonus payments issued by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8079/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (25 Feb 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 714. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration could be given to covering the deer fencing grant under the climate resilient reforestation scheme. [7905/25]

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

Louis O'Hara: 1002. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the financial supports available for the construction of a community crèche; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7718/25]

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

Louis O'Hara: 40. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if support will be provided to businesses which suffered losses not covered by insurance during storm Éowyn; if he has engaged with the insurance industry regarding payment of storm-related claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6704/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Pension Provisions (20 Feb 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 129. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the delegated authority given to An Post in May 1989 to approve the payment of pension increases to pensioners of the company was withdrawn; the instructions that replaced it; if these are still enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6902/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Pension Provisions (20 Feb 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 130. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department was requested by An Post in 2013 to approve the pensions accord introduced by the company; if not, if the new procedure to control pension costs was an operational matter for An Post and the trustees of the superannuation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6903/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (20 Feb 2025)

Ken O'Flynn: 155. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will support the allocation of €800,000 requested by Cork County Council to advance the development of the Mallow Relief Road (details supplied). [6918/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (20 Feb 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 359. To ask the Minister for Health the number of rapid-response vehicles available on a 24-7 basis in County Galway in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; if this number will be increased in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6989/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (20 Feb 2025)

Louis O'Hara: 360. To ask the Minister for Health the call volumes for the National Ambulance Service for the northern Galway area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6990/25]