Results 101-120 of 387 for in 'Dáil debates' speaker:Joe Flaherty

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (12 May 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I thank the Minister of State for his solidarity with the people of Longford. He set out clearly the specifics of the Garda operation under way in Longford and the fact there have been almost 7,000 incidents related to an operation launched in 2019. The reality is that businesses and retailers are facing into what will arguably be one of the most uncertain times in their trading lives with...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Credit Unions (28 Apr 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 30. To ask the Minister for Finance the initiatives that he is taking to expand the credit union sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20525/22]

Carbon Budget: Motion (6 Apr 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I know the Ceann Comhairle has stepped out but I want to pay tribute to him for hosting President Zelenskyy earlier. He spoke passionately and emotively from the heart and he represented the views of the people of Ireland. I commend the Minister, who also spoke most eloquently. It was wonderful to hear him namecheck and quote some of the 21 previous speakers who had addressed the Houses....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services (24 Mar 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 15. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on measures to make childcare more affordable and sustainable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15310/22]

Financial Resolution: Excise (9 Mar 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I am sharing time with Deputy Carroll MacNeill. As many colleagues have said, we live in unprecedented and uncertain times. A friend of Europe and of Ireland has been invaded, the victim of a barbaric act and a barbaric dictator who has brought wanton and untold carnage on that country. Over the past number of days, we have seen a massive outpouring of humanitarian support and aid for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (8 Mar 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 52. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the staffing and funding allocated to the new national apprenticeship office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12775/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (8 Mar 2022)

Joe Flaherty: The programme for Government made a number of key commitments to look at new ways of structuring funding for and promoting apprenticeships. It recognised that we have to encourage better and wider take-up and target skills to meet the needs of our economy. A plan to deliver this is the Action Plan for Apprenticeship, which has shown the intent to create a modern apprenticeship system that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (8 Mar 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I agree with the Minister that we have seen good and much-needed progress lately in the form of an increased annual number of apprenticeship registrations. I think the entire House agrees that the creation of a focused, well-resourced national apprenticeship office to co-ordinate the apprenticeship system and to drive it forward is essential to this delivery. I am therefore delighted to see...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (8 Mar 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I take on board that we have to wait for the director to come into office before seeing exactly what her plans are. The country agrees we need apprentices rapidly, particularly for retrofitting. It will be a missed opportunity if we do not take a centre and office for apprenticeships outside Dublin and the big urban areas. In the main, apprenticeships and apprentices will be drawn from...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Functions (2 Mar 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 17. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the economic division of his Department. [11729/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Project Ireland 2040 (1 Mar 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I am heartened by the Minister's response to this issue. An additional €1.5 million this year will keep this project on track and allow the design team to continue with the route-selection works. Everything the Minister has said would echo the views of the midlands, generally. This is a critical infrastructure and road, not only for the midlands, but for the wider north-west region....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Project Ireland 2040 (1 Mar 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 60. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the action he is taking to get value for money under the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11368/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Project Ireland 2040 (1 Mar 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I am aware that the Minister recently announced the appointment of five external members to the Project Ireland 2040 delivery board. Heretofore the membership of the board was predominantly comprised of Secretaries General of the main spending Government Departments and the appointment of five new external members will bring additional knowledge, greater private sector experience and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Project Ireland 2040 (1 Mar 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I welcome the Minister’s comments and his enthusiasm for and commitment to this sector. His points on regional and balanced development were particularly timely and he will be aware that Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, recently shelved the funding for eight major road projects. I will go partisan on this point and say that the most important project within those eight would be...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cross-Border Co-operation (24 Feb 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 11. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of a shared island approach to sport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10436/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cross-Border Co-operation (24 Feb 2022)

Joe Flaherty: Our shared island initiative aims to harness the full potential of the Good Friday Agreement, to enhance co-operation, connection and mutual understanding on the island and engage with all communities and traditions as we seek to build consensus around the shared future. Sport will play a large part in all this. Will the Minister update the House on the shared island approach to sport.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cross-Border Co-operation (24 Feb 2022)

Joe Flaherty: That is most welcome. As we build a shared island we need to facilitate and expand our sporting connections and, therefore, this news is very timely. Sport plays a vital role in breaking down barriers and bringing communities together. We only have to look at our experience through Covid to see how important sport was. It brings us together in a common cause and in teamwork and, most...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cross-Border Co-operation (24 Feb 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I commend the Minister of State on his input and role in the area so far. He has taken a real leadership role, although I saw his exploits on Twitter earlier this week and I do not think he will be any threat to Johnny Sexton or Joey Carbery soon. The role he is in probably suits him better. More seriously, is there a budget allocation in the shared island unit for initiatives relating to sport?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (22 Feb 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 38. To ask the Minister for Finance if we will report on his engagement with insurance underwriters and brokers to promote more competition. [9311/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mental Health Services (15 Feb 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 66. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for a child and adolescent mental health service, CAMHS, appointment in the Longford-Westmeath local health office area; the number of these children who are also on a waiting list for a primary care psychology appointment; if he plans to audit, review or reform CAMHS in the area in the wake of recent issues; and if he will...