Results 141-160 of 212 for speaker:John Clendennen

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (29 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 98. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress made at introducing personalised budgets so that persons with a disability may access services and supports that best suit their needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20434/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Housing Schemes (29 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 106. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the engagement she has had with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and his Department with regard to the housing adaptation grants for persons with a disability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20435/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bord na Móna (29 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 328. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for an update on the sale of Bord na Móna Recycling Limited to an Irish recycling provider (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21218/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Driver Test (29 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 546. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement he has had with the Road Safety Authority regarding efforts to reduce the wait times for driving tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21224/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Driver Test (29 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 547. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current number of driver testers assigned to each of the driving test centres in County Offaly; the number of additional driver testers proposed to be assigned to each of these test centres following recent recruitment; the timeline of when they will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21225/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (29 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 748. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if plans are in place to increase the number of work permits for HGV mechanics beyond the quota of 200, which has already been reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21219/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (29 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 749. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permits for HGV mechanics have been refused since the quota of 200 has been reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21220/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (29 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 1360. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the proposed revisions and timeline to Building Regulations Technical Guidance Document L (Conservation of Fuel and Energy) for Dwellings and Technical Guidance Document F (Ventilation) following public consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21221/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (29 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 1361. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number and percentage of eligible applicants for the housing development and contribution waiver that have completed their respective housing developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21226/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (29 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 1362. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of houses that are eligible for the housing development and contribution waiver built have yet to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21227/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (29 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 1363. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of housing units in Offaly that are eligible for the housing development and contribution waiver but have yet to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21228/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 1485. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the financial assistance available for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21229/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (29 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 2579. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is aware of score requirement to apply for admission to a course (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21222/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (29 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 2580. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are plans in place to increase the number of places available to undertake a MSc occupational therapy (professional qualification) in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21223/25]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Industry (9 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this Topical Issue. Over the past number of years very significant progress has been made on insurance reform. The importance of insurance and the security and protection it provides for policyholders cannot be underestimated and it must be readily available and affordable. The impetus for and the objectives of all the recent reform was very...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Industry (9 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: I thank the Minister of State. In no uncertain terms, this will lead to an increase in premiums and costs to every one of the societal areas I mentioned in my earlier contribution. General damages awards in Ireland remain significantly higher than in Europe. Increasing them further will only put more businesses at a competitive disadvantage and place even more pressure on strained sectors...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (3 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: The promises President Trump made from the Rose Garden last night were essentially protectionism with thorny tariffs, presenting challenges and uncertainty for many sectors, including businesses, farmers and livelihoods in County Offaly. It is essential we maintain a sense of calm with a measured response, proactively working with our EU counterparts through trade, diversification and...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: 138. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of embassies and consulates of Ireland operating at present; how this compared with the number at the time of the launch of the Global Island strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15450/25]

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: Thank you very much, a Cheann Comhairle. I wish you well, and it is good to see you back in the Chair. How many embassies and consulates is Ireland operating and how does this compare with the number at the time of the launch of the Global Ireland strategy?

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (1 Apr 2025)

John Clendennen: I thank the Tánaiste. We have made fantastic progress in this area and it is commendable what has been achieved with respect to bolstering our global footprint. That whole Ireland House system has been a wonderful initiative, and it has never been more needed given our ever-changing and ever-shifting global priorities. When you speak to members of the diaspora, you get a great...