Results 1,081-1,100 of 2,078 for speaker:Richard O'Donoghue

Energy Security: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. What do we call it? Is it a fib? Do we call it mistruths or misleading? Would that suit the House?

Energy Security: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: The Government misled the people of Ireland, like the Green Party is misleading everyone in this country. People from the Green Party are now coming to me to tell me they cannot understand what the Government is doing. They have a green agenda, but they know that now they have to live for their families. They are all doing an extra bit to protect their families and everyone around them....

Special Educational Needs School Places: Motion [Private Members] (14 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: The Private Members’ motion relates to national schools providing appropriate places for children in our educational system and I agree with it. Why is there no joined-up thinking between Departments? I have asked this question previously. The Departments of Education and Health must talk to each other. We require a needs-based system for children with special needs. The delays...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I agree with most of what is contained in it except for the provision whereby a trainee garda may be called on to present in court. I do not agree with that. Any garda who does so must have experience in that field. That is my one concern. I welcome anything that will free up Garda resources. There are many areas around the country in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (14 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 1015. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the worry that Leaving Certificate students will be under if the results are delayed; if she can give assurance that this will not be the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30120/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 1727. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to fact that many health service workers entitled to the €1,000 Covid-19 pandemic bonus have still not received the payment; the reason for this delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30117/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 1728. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the opening of the long-Covid clinic in University Hospital Limerick (details supplied); when the unit is due to open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30118/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 1729. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children and young people on the waiting lists in University Hospital Limerick for various assessments needs within the UL group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30119/22]

Higher Education Investment and Costs: Statements (2 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: As a Deputy representing Limerick, I am proud of the universities there. The University of Limerick, UL, and Limerick Institute of Technology have brought many fine students to many companies in Ireland and around the world. Every university is in crisis due to the lack of accommodation for students. UL currently has 2,900 bed spaces on campus on a 350 acre site. There is ample capacity...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: In Ireland our circular economy rate is at 1.6% while in Europe it is at 11.3%, which certainly shows a shortfall. Today I want to talk about Shannon Airport. Does it not make sense that the national aviation strategy be changed to address the under-capacity use of Shannon Airport and the overuse of Dublin? Where is the regional development strategy in all of this? Shannon Airport,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: It is great that the Minister and I agree on something for the first time since I have come up here. Tomorrow morning the Minister could divert flights from Dublin to Shannon and 3 million people would get out of this country with no delays. Some 2 million more people in Cork can be redeployed. The Minister was talking about bringing them up to Dublin but I am talking about taking them out...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (2 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 266. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the overcrowding in primary schools across Limerick county which has now increased due to the enrolment of Ukrainian children; the reason that appeals for extra teachers have been refused based on the large class-sizes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28554/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (2 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 267. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason that schools have been refused supports, in view of the fact that many schools have a large enrolment of Ukrainian pupils who need extra supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28555/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (2 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 365. To ask the Minister for Health when the issue of the average waiting time in the emergency department of University Hospital Limerick will be addressed, in view of the fact that the University Hospital Limerick emergency department average waiting time is one of the highest in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28556/22]

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: The Bill is very welcome in order that vulnerable adults can be cared for in their decision-making process. The original Act was very difficult for families to navigate to support their vulnerable family members. The Bill will ensure vulnerable adults are protected from coercion and abuse when making important decisions. I welcome, in particular, that a person's previous preferences will...

Adaption Grants for Older People and People with a Disability: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: I welcome the adaptation grant in the context of the three areas it covers and the quality of life that it gives to people. I have seen first-hand the life-changing effects the grants can have. Unfortunately, the level of funding relating to the grant has major consequences for the most vulnerable in our society. Only €81 million was allocated in 2022. Rising costs, supply chain...

Rising Food Prices: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (31 May 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: The Minister of State was elected to represent the people. What is he going to say to the husbands, wives and children in this country when they cannot get adequate food to feed their family? Shop owners have told me their turnover has increased by 10% on last year. They tell me the margin on the products they buy into their shop are down by 5% but that their running costs mean they will...

Transport, Accelerating Sustainable Mobility: Statements (31 May 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: Social media is a great thing and if we look at it, we will see that more than 12 months ago I brought up that pre-Covid Dublin Airport had 31 million people going through it; Shannon had 1.8 million, with a capacity of 4.5 million; and Cork had 2.4 million, with a capacity of 5 million. I asked the Government at that time to disperse the traffic, which would have lowered emissions for...

Strike Action by the Medical Laboratory Scientists Association: Motion [Private Members] (25 May 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: I welcome my Limerick office team and colleagues who are present today. The staff in our offices are important. How can any hospital function without staff and pay parity? In University Hospital Limerick, UHL, there are seven laboratories that are struggling for laboratory staff. There is a national shortage of medical scientists, so why not ensure remuneration accordingly? In 2020,...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (25 May 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 130. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that persons who want to remain on the community employment schemes rather then returning to jobseeker’s are not allowed once the period is expired even though these persons carry out great work for their communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26898/22]