Results 101-120 of 216 for speaker:Noel McCarthy

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (13 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 1178. To ask the Minister for Health to outline if her Department has fully examined the regulatory impact analysis of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2024, which warns of the potential for smokers to relapse if vape flavours are banned; if her Department has conducted any research into the estimated number of smokers that may relapse as a result of such...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (13 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 1179. To ask the Minister for Health if her Department has examined the case of Sweden, who has reduced its smoking and cancer rates through the use of tobacco like vapes and nicotine pouches as a safer and more readily available alternative to cigarettes, in the context of the measures proposed in the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2024; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (13 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 1216. To ask the Minister for Health if the appointment of a paediatric rheumatologist for the Munster region is being considered, given the strong demand for such a service by those suffering from conditions such as juvenile arthritis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24473/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (8 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 168. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to outline the Naval Service’s current fleet complement; the number of ships that are fully crewed and at sea; his Department’s plans for the further upgrading of the fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18005/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (8 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: Will the Minister for Defence outline the Naval Service current fleet complement, the number of ships that are fully crewed and at sea, and his Department's plans for further upgrading of the fleet? Will he please make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (8 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I thank the Tánaiste for his response. I have huge respect for the Naval Service and the job it does. I have family members directly involved in the service. I was pleased to see the significant increase in funding provided to the Defence Forces in the last budget. I particularly welcome the Commission on the Defence Forces' recommendation of an accelerated programme of naval vessel...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (8 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 74. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the proposed upgrade of the R624 access road to Cobh and the Great Island in east Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22672/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (8 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 50. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional safety measures are being considered on the stretch of the N25 between Carrigtwohill and Midleton in east Cork, particularly in light of recent vehicle collisions on the route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22671/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (8 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 142. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the measures his Department is taking to identify the demand, and subsequently encourage the development of, sporting infrastructure such as swimming pools and running tracks in larger towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22677/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (8 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 197. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to outline the current situation with respect to recruitment to both the Permanent and Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18016/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Emergency Planning (8 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 231. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide an update on the implementation of an emergency text message broadcast system for transmitting public warnings; if it is envisaged that such a system would operate on a mast specific basis to inform of localised events such as flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23090/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Schemes (8 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 306. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the total cost expended to date on all aspects in the development of a scheme (details supplied) from when consultants were first appointed in 2016; the projected total cost of the scheme upon completion and handover; when it is currently expected that handover of the scheme will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (8 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 316. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on an additional school accommodation application for a school (details supplied) given the increased enrolment projected for the forthcoming school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22918/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (7 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 139. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to outline the funding that has been made available by his Department, or any agency under the aegis of his Department, over the past five years towards the development of a bioethanol or a sugar processing plant in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22443/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (7 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 369. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the funding that has been made available by his Department, or any agency under the aegis of his Department, over the past five years towards the development of a bioethanol or a sugar processing plant in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22441/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Business Supports (1 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 10 o’clock Is the Department considering the reintroduction of the increased cost of business and power up grant schemes for small businesses and ratepayers, and will he make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Business Supports (1 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I would also like to thank him and his departmental staff for the significant amount of work that has been put into the development and roll-out of the increased cost of business grant and the power up grant scheme. It is fair to say that these schemes were an enormous success and were greatly appreciated by eligible business owners. In fact,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Business Supports (1 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 16. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department is considering the reintroduction of the increased cost of business and power up grant schemes for small business rate payers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21610/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Small and Medium Enterprises (1 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 49. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to outline the supports being provided by his Department to aid small and medium-sized businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21617/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Schemes (1 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 122. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to outline if he is considering any revisions to the humanitarian assistance scheme at present, or the possible introduction of additional support measures for flood affected households, given the increasing regularity of severe weather events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21628/25]