Results 101-120 of 2,510 for speaker:Peter Fitzpatrick

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Dec 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 244. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the details on the total amounts of monies awarded to County Louth via the Humanitarian Fund for flooded homes; the total number of applications received for funding under this scheme; the amount paid out to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49610/23]

Renters: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: In recent years Ireland's private rental sector has been used to plug the gap left by reduced social housing availability. The total number of occupied rental properties in the 2022 census was 513,704. However, while the ten-year housing plan may bring relief in the long term, more immediate action is needed to relieve the burden on renters. Combined with booming demand from private...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I condemn the barbaric attack on three children and their carer, crèche manager Leanne Flynn, outside Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire on Thursday, 23 November, and send my prayers to the two people still in hospital. There seems to be an idea that the Minister for Justice should have a hands-on role in day-to-day policing. The Minister's job is to be very clear on policy, put laws...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (30 Nov 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 147. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in view of the devastating consequences of the ongoing conflict in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, if he believes that a two-state solution is still possible; the steps he is taking towards this; if he will instruct Ireland's representative at the United Nations to initiate a "Uniting for peace" initiative to discuss a...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (30 Nov 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: In view of the devastating consequences of the ongoing conflict in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory, does the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs believe a two-state solution is still possible, what steps is he taking towards this, and will he instruct Ireland’s representative at the United Nations to initiate a "Uniting for peace" initiative to discuss a...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (30 Nov 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank the Tánaiste for his reply. I am delighted to see there is a seventh day of ceasefire today. I pray for it to go on longer and for a peaceful solution. The good news is that, over the past six days, Israelis and foreign national hostages have been released. Some 210 Palestinians have also been released. Like the Tánaiste, I condemn terrorism. I have no time for it...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (30 Nov 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I was one of those who did not want to send the ambassador back to Israel. At the time, doing so would have been wrong. What steps are the Tánaiste and the Israeli ambassador taking to assist the advance towards democracy? In Ireland, we have had our fair share of wars. In fairness, it was Americans who helped pave the way for the nitty-gritty negotiations that aided the peace...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (30 Nov 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 239. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will set out the matters raised by him, and the responses received, in his meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; if he specifically raised the topic of a permanent ceasefire and peaceful resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52895/23]

Capital Supply Service and Purpose Report Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 Nov 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank Deputy Shanahan for a fantastic job getting this Bill to the House. Budget 2024 set out an approach centred on balanced budgetary policies, which allows for sustainable investment in our public services and extra supports to respond to external challenges, where needed. The figure of €91.2 billion in core expenditure for the normal spending and everyday business of Government...

Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (28 Nov 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Ireland is one of five member states of the European Union that are not members of NATO. This country has a long-standing policy of military neutrality. It does not join miliary alliances or defence pacts or take part in international conflicts. With almost 10% of the Army deployed to the Middle East, Ireland’s substantial contribution to peacekeeping efforts in the region are...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (28 Nov 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 226. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide details of the average pro-rata national capital spend in County Louth and east-Meath over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52447/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (28 Nov 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 289. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for assistance in securing transport arrangements for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52471/23]

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (23 Nov 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Bill and I will support its progress today. The Spotlight on Income in Older Age: The State of Ageing in Ireland 2023 report found that 30% of people aged 66 and older rely on State payments from the Department of Social Protection for more than 90% of the money on which they live. This shows the heavy dependence on public schemes...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Nov 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 228. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an urgent medical appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51518/23]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The number of homeless people in Louth and the north east continues to climb, with 185 people accessing emergency accommodation in this region, 163 of them are in Louth. Along with investment in housing, we must further invest in our homeless charities through both Government and local authority supports. Homeless charities have picked up the pieces where insufficient Government funding has...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: It is not the first time I have said to the Minister that I have good time for him. He listens to people and he does react. He came to County Louth last week over the flooding. I am a wee bit concerned with the Minister's answers. I thought, perhaps, that he might give me more of a personal answer. We have Save our Homeless Dundalk doing an absolutely fantastic job and I will put my...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Is it Yes or No, Minister?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I have good time for the Minister but I am asking him will he come to Dundalk.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Is that a No or a Yes?

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The Constitution states that there must be one Member for every 20,000 to 30,000 people. Therefore, the purpose of the Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023 is to provide for the number of Members of Dáil Éireann, the revision of constituencies and the number of Members to be elected to such constituencies in light of the results of census 2022, which showed a population increase of 8.1%...