Results 101-120 of 2,419 for speaker:Malcolm Byrne

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Data (19 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 896. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to list the local electoral areas that experienced greater than 10% population growth between the 2016 and 2022 Censuses; the actions taken by Government to ensure an adequacy in services in these fast growing areas; to provide specific examples of how Departments respond to such growth; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Properties (19 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 1613. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacant and or derelict buildings in the ownership of, or leased by, her Department, by the HSE or by other agencies reporting to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11305/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (19 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 1687. To ask the Minister for Health the reasons for the latest delay for the publication of a tender for the delivery of a primary care centre at Gorey, County Wexford; the reason the dates differ from that given on behalf of the Minister in a Topical Debate in the Dáil on 13 February 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11637/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cybersecurity Policy (19 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 1688. To ask the Minister for Health the number of reported cyberattacks in 2024 on her Department, on the HSE and HSE hospitals and facilities, or on section 38 or section 39 organisations or other bodies under the aegis of her Department, internally and to the National Cyber Security Centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11638/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (19 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 1689. To ask the Minister for Health what supports are made available by her Department and or the HSE for the establishment of a new medical general practice; if she has plans to enhance those supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11639/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (19 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 1907. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of graduates from undergraduate- and graduate-medicine programmes from all higher education institutions in the State for each of the years 2020 to 2024; the projected number for each of the years 2025 to 2029; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11306/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (19 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 1913. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of graduates in planning from Irish higher education institutions in each of the years 2020 to 2024; and the projected number in each of the years 2025 to 2029. [11643/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (6 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 52. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to provide for the development of an arts capital grant scheme. [6360/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (4 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: With respect, the only thing being suggested is forcing commuters to change in Wicklow or Greystones. If they are on a train early in the morning and it is wet and cold, commuters from Gorey, Arklow or Rathdrum to the city are expected to change trains. It is not acceptable. The Minister of State needs to be talking about a significant investment. There is discussion as part of the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (4 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 98. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of plans to upgrade the Dublin to Rosslare rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9272/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (4 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I wish the Minister of State well in his role and welcome his commitment to investment in rail transport. I ask about the Dublin to Rosslare rail line specifically, in which there has been a lack of investment. If we are talking about providing a realistic alternative for rail users, there must be real investment in this railway line. In light of the Minister's previous comments about...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (4 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I love how the Minister of State described as a significant changes the addition of one "late evening service", as he described it. The late evening service left 45 minutes ago so I cannot avail of it. I am not sure what time the Minister of State regards as late evening. He mentioned the six services available to people I represent in Rathdrum, Arklow and Gorey. Equidistant from Dublin...

Policing and Community Safety: Statements (4 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I congratulate the Minister on his appointment and wish him well in his role. I have no doubt he will be an innovative Minister. The importance of this issue is highlighted by the fact virtually every Fianna Fáil backbencher is looking to avail of the very small amounts of speaking time accorded to back bench Deputies to partake in this debate. I welcome the Minister's clear statement...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (4 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: Specifically on wellness, we have reached a life expectancy of 83 years in this country which is very welcome. However, the numbers of those aged between 65 and 84 years will increase by 65% over the next two decades and those aged 85 and over will double. That means we will have an older population and it is important they stay well and active. Will the Taoiseach indicate his support, as...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (4 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 217. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will detail unscheduled dives undertaken in 2024 to inspect the IC1 gas pipeline following Russian naval activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9380/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (4 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 256. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to remove the level crossings along the Dublin-to-Rosslare rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9343/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (4 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 257. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve traffic flow where the M50 meets with the M11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9344/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park-and-Ride Facilities (4 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 258. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration has been given to the development of park-and-ride or car share facilities along the M11 in counties Wicklow and Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9345/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (4 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 259. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the criteria used to allocate funding from his Department to local and regional roads; his views on the need for greater funding for local roads in counties Wicklow and Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9346/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Projects (4 Mar 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 516. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of projects, currently under construction or stalled in construction, which are part or wholly funded through the international investor programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9351/25]