Results 101-120 of 1,414 for speaker:Barry Ward

International Women's Day: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: I am very glad to be able to make a contribution to the statements on International Women's Day. It is important to recognise the extent to which women contribute, despite the fact that it is more and more difficult for them to contribute, at whatever level it might be. What is also important about these statements is that it is not an opportunity to score political points. I am...

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

Barry Ward: 7. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the nationwide audit of sports facilities to address shortages in areas underserved as committed to under the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8998/25]

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

Barry Ward: 43. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on the merit of introducing a new law that would require all advertising on Irish television and radio stations to be made within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9146/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (6 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: 103. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the extension of access to free contraception as committed to under the Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8997/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (6 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: 164. To ask the Minister for Health her views on the possible provision of public rapid injury clinics (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8996/25]

Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (5 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: Aontaím leis na cainteoirí a dúirt go bhfuil tábhacht a bhaineann leis an teanga náisiúnta agus ár dteanga dhúchais. Ní aontaím leis na ráitis a dúirt go dtiocfaidh bás ar an teanga i gceann 100 bliain nó mar sin. Ní aontaím leis in aon chor, ach is féidir linn a fheiceáil go bhfuil feabhas ag teacht i...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (4 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: 102. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding any initiative his Department is progressing to improve passenger safety on public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8931/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (4 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: Déanaim comhghairdeas leis na hAirí. Go n-éirí an bheirt acu leis na poist atá acu. Baineann an cheist atá agam le sábháilteacht phaisinéirí ar iompar poiblí. What plans or measures are in place to protect passengers' safety on public transport?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (4 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: I do not have to ask my constituents about this because I get the bus myself. The lack of a ministerial car means I have to get the E2. I was about to say the 46A but it is the E2 now. I appreciate what the Minister said. I presume it is not planned to have a transport security force person on every bus, DART or Luas. Are there other measures that could be put in place? I think of DART...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (4 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: I agree with what the Minister said. There is an ancillary issue. Obviously, my question contemplates personal safety in the context of the antisocial behaviour and criminality the Minister referred to, but a lady in Glasthule raised an issue with me today regarding the difference in the style of driving between different bus drivers depending on whether they were trained by Bus Átha...

Oideachas trí Mheán na Gaeilge: Tairiscint [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] (4 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Oideachais as ucht an t-am seo a thabhairt dom labhairt ar an ábhar seo, atá thar a bheith tábhachtach domsa. Mar is eol dúinn go léir, ní gnáthrud é go mbeadh seans ag cúlbhinseoir Rialtais labhairt ar Ghnó Príobháideach de chuid an Fhreasúra. Gabhaim buíochas freisin le Sinn Féin...

Policing and Community Safety: Statements (4 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: I congratulate the Minister and wish him the very best in what is a tough role. I welcome the statements that have been made in the Chamber about support for, investment in and resources for An Garda Síochána. However, I was dismayed to hear on the news today that the bulk of new gardaí are going to Dublin city centre. We in Dún Laoghaire need gardaí as well. One...

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

Barry Ward: 163. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that all public transport is fully accessible to all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8966/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (4 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: 190. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the knock-on impact to Irish charities (details supplied) due to the cut in USAID; if he plans to meet with these groups to discuss the way to bridge this funding gap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9462/25]

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

Barry Ward: 242. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to the provision of buses to Dublin Airport from the Dún Laoghaire constituency; if he will meet with the NTA to push for an improved service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9188/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Reviews (4 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: 293. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding his Department-led review of the fund and investment industry in Ireland; if there is a timeline for the implementation of the report’s recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9003/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (4 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: 353. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a new school building (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9012/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (4 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: 447. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the position regarding a review being carried out by his Department into the qualifying criteria for cost rental housing; if the income limits can be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9627/25]

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

Barry Ward: 507. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to a case of guardianship issues for persons (details supplied); the actions he will take to address cases such as this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9221/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (4 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: 540. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to the application process for non-EU residents applying for citizenship by naturalisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9797/25]