Results 141-160 of 291 for speaker:Noel McCarthy

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (29 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 139. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide an update on the progress of works at an OPW site (details supplied); when he expects the site to be reopened to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28250/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (29 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 184. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline the increase, if any, in staff numbers in the Passport Office this year; the staff positions in the service which were filled as a result of any increase; his Department's plans to further boost staff numbers in the Passport Office ahead of the busier summer holiday period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27343/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (29 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 541. To ask the Minister for Health if she is considering any increase in the medical card basic income rates for those over 70; any measures being taken by her Department to aid those over the age of 70 who may be having difficulty accessing services that they would ordinarily be presented with should they have qualified for a medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (29 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 545. To ask the Minister for Health to outline if VYLOY (zolbetuximab-clzb) is currently being reviewed for inclusion in the HSE reimbursement scheme; the status of such a review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28541/25]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (28 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I take the opportunity today to raise an issue with respect to wastewater treatment in the village of Shanagarry in Cork East. Housing estates such as Old Garden in Shanagarry no longer have wastewater systems that are fit for purpose. These were originally installed by the developer as a temporary measure but they remain in place. The developer may have encountered difficulties in the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (28 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 188. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on a request by a school (details supplied) for the establishment of an autism class; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27872/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Quality (28 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 259. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to outline if he is considering the introduction of a compensation mechanism for domestic households that continue to be affected by prolonged boil water notices, similar to the compensation system in place in other jurisdictions, such as the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28079/25]

Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (27 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I am a TD for Cork East. I hold a public licence since 2009. I served as a councillor in Cork County Council for 15 years. I am delighted to be on this committee. My background is in hospitality. I have a business in Fermoy, which I still run. I am looking forward to working with everyone on this committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (27 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: Like everyone else, I congratulate the Chair on his role. I look forward to working with him and everyone on the committee. It is a very important committee and I am honoured to be on it. I look forward to the work programme and making vital contributions to it. Most importantly, I look forward to working with everyone here. I thank the Chair.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Schemes (27 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 213. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 483 of 13 May 2025, his Department's plans to review the help-to-buy scheme to allow for the admission of potential applicants in such circumstances given the potential number of first-time purchasers who may similarly affected over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27079/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Schemes (27 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 219. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 306 of 8 May 2025, the breakdown of the €3.6 million expended to date on a scheme (details supplied), in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26998/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (27 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 229. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if an area will be considered for inclusion in a flood relief scheme (details supplied), given the area's current vulnerability to structural collapse and flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27095/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Emergency Planning (27 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 357. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 231 of 8 May 2025, what constitutes a major emergency or disaster; if there is criteria for such; if any national storm events in the previous five years have been classed as posing significant and imminent threat to human life, property or the environment; and if he will make a...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I once again wish to raise the issue of the disruption to the water supply in Ballyhooly in my constituency of Cork East. Last month, I spoke about the urgent need to repair the water network servicing Ballyhooly as local properties continue to experience daily disruptions, with limited or no water services. This, unfortunately, means that daily chores cannot be completed, with the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Library Projects (22 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 107. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 898 of 25 March 2025, to provide an update on the development of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26291/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Men's Sheds (22 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 109. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the current funding streams available to Men’s and Women’s Sheds administered through his Department and through local authorities; if his Department is considering the establishment of additional funding avenues for Men’s and Women’s Sheds; the measures being put in place by his Department to simplify...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (21 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 64. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when she expects the minor works grant and the ICT grant payments to be made to applicant schools; the measures she is taking to ensure that the grants are paid well in advance of the upcoming school year; if she is considering any changes to the payment process for these grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26282/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Solar Energy Guidelines (15 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 23. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 156 of 9 April 2025, to provide an update on the formulation of planning guidelines for solar energy developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24869/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (15 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 30. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to increase the income limits for eligibility for social housing in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24839/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 May 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 170. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of An Garda Síochána personnel currently serving in the Fermoy and Midleton districts in County Cork, by rank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24850/25]