Results 141-160 of 550 for in 'Dáil debates' speaker:James O'Connor

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: With regard to the upgrade of the N25 at Castlemartyr and Killeagh, I understand the documents, thankfully, have now gone to the Department of Transport for “gate zero” approval under the planning frameworks within the Department. Is it possible that this is looked into and that it is done immediately, and that funding is immediately issued for the appointment of a design...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (26 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: 54. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she has details on future plans for the sports capital funding; if she will provide a timeline if possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3617/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: With regard to Moorepark Technology, a company within Teagasc in Fermoy that does wonderful work, 18 employees have been locked out of public pay restoration because the company is semi-owned by the State. This is a very new situation that has not occurred in the past. The employees had pay cuts through previous pay deals and were not subject to pay restoration this year or late last year....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Civil Service (19 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: 117. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the criteria which are applied for promotion relating to interdepartmental staff in the civil service; if any concerns have been identified for interdepartmental staff promotions within the civil service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2275/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Civil Service (19 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: I want to raise the issue of interdepartmental staff promotions within the Civil Service. Have concerns been raised before, perhaps by trade unions or staff themselves, with the Minister's Department around the lack of interdepartmental staff that are given promotional opportunities? It is an issue that has been raised with me by a number of constituents who are concerned about it. Perhaps...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Civil Service (19 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister for the very detailed response. I appreciate and understand that due to the very sensitive nature of the matter, such a response was going to be issued in reply to my question. However, I have to give my own perspective from what I have heard from people who have brought the issue to my attention. Upon looking at the individual cases without naming or going into facet...

Climate Action Plan 2023: Statements (18 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: I will make a point on the climate action plan I have made in the House before around the calculation of the emissions budgeting for different Departments and sectors of our economy. As we all know, according to what we released in the most recent census, Ireland has a rapidly growing population. As a consequence,we need to engage in very serious work around infrastructure development,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Action Plan (15 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister for the information. I am not necessarily coming here with a wrecking ball, but the State has put everything into the national development plan that we intend to build in all facets of infrastructure. It must, though, consider other plans put forward by the Government. My great concern is that, if we look at the calculations for the capital development of new projects...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Action Plan (15 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: Without the lecture, I came here this morning with a valid point about the projects contained in the national development plan. It is a bit ironic that the national development plan has projects in it that are being brought to court and then subsequently being blocked because of our climate action targets. What has happened in Galway has created a precedent that will impact other areas of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Action Plan (15 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: 74. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department intends to carry out an audit on the capital infrastructure projects contained within the national development plan, in relation to the Climate Action Plan 2021. [62459/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Action Plan (15 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: At the outset, I will very quickly reference the situation this morning. Many of us awoke with horror at the news that has come from Lebanon. I express my sincere condolences and sympathies to the bereaved family of the soldier who died and to those who were injured this morning. Unfortunately, there is a connection to our local area. I wish the individual well and hope for his speedy...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: I welcome the extraordinary hard work that has been done by the Department of Justice and the Minister of State, Deputy Browne. I have worked and engaged with the Minister of State on a number of issues related to this Bill. Many of the points made about the importance of this legislation in the short time I have been here are valid. I was particularly struck by a point made by Deputy...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: I would like to ask about the proposed section 21(3) of the sale of the alcohol Bill 2022, which deals with the issues that are facing publicans in this country around the value of their licences. I am hearing repeatedly from publicans in my own area, particularly those I met recently in Mitchelstown in north Cork, about the huge concerns within the Vintners Federation of Ireland and within...

Forestry: Statements (24 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: I am here today to represent the constituency of Cork East, which I share with Deputy Sherlock. What is quite interesting about our constituency is that we are very fortunate to have a large number of commercial forestry operators in the region. They provide very valuable employment to communities, in particular in areas like Fermoy and rural hinterlands surrounding some of the mountainous...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: I raise an important issue in relation to lending rules. As the Taoiseach will be aware, it is an exceptionally important issue given that thousands of people who are paying high rents are, unfortunately, unable to acquire a mortgage as a consequence of not being able to acquire a deposit. This is a major issue in high demand areas, such as Cork and Dublin, where first-time buyers are...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Sport and Recreational Development (17 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: I join other Deputies in asking similar questions. When will the next round of sports capital grant funding be out? I acknowledge the enormous success of the previous round and its benefit. It is fabulous as a local representative from Cork East to see the projects under way in a number of sports clubs. We are looking forward to welcoming the Minister and Minister of State from the...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Sport and Recreational Development (17 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: The questions we are asking this morning are to get a picture of when we will know about the next round of sports capital grants. As I outlined earlier, it is very important that we have forward planning. The Government, I hope, has slightly more than two years left prior to the next general election. I would love to be in a position while we are in government be able to visit, with my...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Sport and Recreational Development (17 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: 51. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her Department's plans for a future round of the sports capital grants scheme; the timeframe for the commencement of the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56984/22]

Water Policy: Statements (9 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: I welcome the Ceann Comhairle back. It is great to see him and I wish him well. I will make a few points concerning my interpretation of the situation with our water supply. My report in this regard is not very good. Moving away from the parochial and putting a more national focus on the subject for one moment, this situation stems from continuously devolving responsibility away from...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (8 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: 13. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding plans to boost microgeneration in the farming sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55419/22]