Results 101-120 of 6,129 for speaker:Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (19 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 210. To ask the Minister for Health the number of psychologists designated in a full-time capacity to the Carrigaline primary care centre; if there are locums; and the plans to recruit further in this regard. [6482/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (19 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 211. To ask the Minister for Health the number of psychologists designated in a full-time capacity for the south Lee area, broken down by adult primary care, child primary care, adolescent and family psychology services; if there are locums; and the plans to recruit further in this regard. [6483/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (19 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 259. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the second tranche of funding under the community recognition funding will be announced. [6441/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (19 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 260. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will consider providing funding for the refurbishment of Mahon Community Centre, Cork, with particular regard to its heating and retrofitting needs. [6442/25]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I wish to be associated with the condolences expressed to Mr. Babatunde. While my party leader, Deputy Mary Lou McDonald, raised the issue of crime in the capital city, we have had some serious incidents in Cork city in the past couple of weeks. There were two arson attacks, including a petrol bombing, as well as a stabbing close to the Taoiseach’s own constituency office. Some 203...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (13 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 50. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the current investment Ireland has in companies which derive profit from their activities in illegal settlements; and if the Government plans to progress the Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023. [4505/25]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Dúirt sé "ag insint bréag". Nach iad sin na focail a d'úsáid sé?

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (12 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 88. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on his engagements with the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo in light of the current conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5215/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (12 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 89. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on his engagements regarding the escalating situation and efforts to alleviate the humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5216/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (12 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 87. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on his engagements with the government of Rwanda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5214/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Relations (11 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I think Deputy Martin Daly is first. Is that how it works?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Relations (11 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: This is an area that will require a great deal of careful consideration. I understand the point the Tánaiste made that pronouncements and policy are not always the same thing with this Administration. Nonetheless, preparation will be crucial. There are two elements to it. It is important we are clear-sighted without being defeatist. There are undoubtedly vulnerabilities....

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (11 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: It is a change of substance.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (11 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to the latest Israeli offensive against the occupied West Bank. [4846/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (11 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: We touched on this briefly. It is a grave situation. The Israeli Prime Minister is threatening to end the ceasefire and reopen a conflict that has claimed the lives of tens of thousands of people. Hamas is threatening not to release hostages. Both threats are to be condemned. It is a very worrying situation. My question relates to the West Bank. I invite the Minister’s...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (11 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The sanctions that have been there are necessary but it is vitally important the EU as a whole politically raises its concerns. I urge the Minister in his role to encourage the EU to make strong statements against what has been happening in the West Bank since 30 January. UNRWA no longer has any contact with the Israeli authorities because of their ban. It has made it impossible for UNRWA...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (11 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I agree with that. I welcome that meeting in relation to the association agreement which is something we have been raising here for the past two years or more. I will return to the debate we had earlier to make the point that for a long time the issue has been the challenge in trying to hold Israel to the norms of international law. It has acted with impunity and because of that has...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Passport Services (11 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I echo that. The sooner people check, the less likely there are to be difficulties. In most instances, the passport service works quite well. It can be very efficient at times, with a significant improvement in recent years, especially for renewals. People are often impressed at the speed at which the passport arrives. This is a huge credit to the staff and the development that has gone...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Passport Services (11 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank the Tánaiste. Most of the instances we deal with - I am sure it is the same throughout the House - relate to people who submit an application but receive notification from the Passport Office that something is not right or, very often, that the person who provided a signature on a consent form is not contactable. Typically, that is a garda. This can be an issue. We have Garda...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Legislative Programme (11 Feb 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I share the Tánaiste's concern about the ceasefire. I might say some more on that, as I have another question later about Palestine and the Middle East. I urge people on all sides of the conflict to step back from the brink. With the limited time I have, I will return to the legislation. It seems that there is an attempt to obscure issues of substance with technical issues. There...