Results 101-120 of 172 for speaker:John Connolly

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Funding (27 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 357. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a funding mechanism exists that allows local authorities, or community organisations, to fund the development of enhancement of playgrounds. [8840/25]

The Future of Healthcare for Longer, Healthier Lives: Statements (26 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in the debate. It was not my intention to mention the briefing that we received today from the care group but, such was the moving personal testimony from people who have suffered from eating disorders and their family members, it would be unbecoming not to mention it. Those who attended became much more aware of the issue today. Many there...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Weather Events (26 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: I thank the Tánaiste for his answer to this point. I recognise in his response that he has outlined the challenge Storm Éowyn brought to certain parts of the country. However we like to present it and would contest this position, though, there is a perception in some constituencies, particularly on the western seaboard and midlands and Border area that had the impact of Storm...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Weather Events (26 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: I thank the Tánaiste for his response. It is clear from his response that he recognises the necessity of the review and how in-depth it needs to be. The Tánaiste also has a clear understanding of the suffering people endured. In terms of the range of skills that is available to the Defence Forces, one area that comes to mind is medical and support skills for people who are...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Weather Events (26 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 40. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will outline any occasion during or in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn when the Defence Forces were asked to aid the civil authorities or the civil power, as per their remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5787/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (26 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 18. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the efforts being made to establish a unit of the Naval Reserve in Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5786/25]

Disability: Statements (25 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: One of the commitments in the programme for Government relates to the delivery of a step change in disability services. This is a very welcome and ambitious objective. Should it come to fruition in five years' time, we would be able to reflect positively on it. This Government would leave a legacy of change in this area should it come to pass, and we all hope that it will. My professional...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (25 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 180. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a passport will issue to a person in County Galway (details supplied); the reason for the delay in issuing said passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7170/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (25 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 690. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality whether she can guarantee that all documentation has been submitted in respect of an application for citizenship submitted by a person in County Galway (details supplied); if not, what documentation is still outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8029/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (20 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 61. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total number of critical skills employment permits applications refused in 2024; to detail the reasons provided for the refusal of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6810/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (20 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 69. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total number of critical skills employment permits awarded in 2024; to detail the number awarded in each employment category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6809/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Infrastructure (20 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 88. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide an update on the restoration of all mobile phone and broadband services to locations affected by service outages following storm Éowyn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6811/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (20 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 187. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses refused the Power Up grant due to not being rates compliant for 2023, as per the increased cost of business criteria. [6886/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 269. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person in receipt of the invalidity pension and approved for partial capacity benefit has their payment reduced immediately; if not, if it only reduced when the person commences employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6824/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Energy Conservation (19 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 98. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the schools selected to participate in the energy retrofit pathfinder programme; and the progression of works in each school. [6549/25]

Mental Health: Statements (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: Like other Members of the House who spoke previously, I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, well in her role and congratulate her on her reappointment. It is a difficult portfolio but the Minister of State will have the support of the House in all earnest efforts to try to improve services for patients in this area. I compliment the Business Committee on enabling this debate. I...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Supply Board (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 150. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated cost to the ESB Group, including both Eirgrid and ESB Networks, of recent storms; if it is intended to give Exchequer funding to the ESB Group to offset this cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5875/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 218. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of local-link services operating within County Galway, including the route serviced and the frequency of operation. [5869/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 229. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications for the wheelchair-accessible vehicle grant scheme during the January 2025 application opportunity; the number that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6024/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (18 Feb 2025)

John Connolly: 395. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of appeals lodged against the sports capital grant allocations made in 2024; and the status of all appeals. [5870/25]