Results 161-180 of 3,253 for in 'Dáil debates' speaker:Brendan Griffin

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Code (7 Mar 2023)

Brendan Griffin: 64. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is concerned with the potential impact of the reversal of the 9% VAT rate to 13.5% for enterprises; if his Department has evaluated the number of jobs this measure could cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9270/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2023)

Brendan Griffin: Will the Taoiseach lend his support and the support of his office to the effort to roll out peanut oral immunotherapy for children in this country? Approximately 20,000 children in this country suffer from peanut allergies. As the Taoiseach knows, it can become very serious. Some children can have anaphylactic reactions to peanuts. A lot of work is being done on this by Children's Health...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Offshore Islands (2 Mar 2023)

Brendan Griffin: 95. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to previous visits, the position regarding the improvement of facilities on An Blascaod Mór; if these improvements will be in place for the 2023 visitor season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10531/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Offshore Islands (2 Mar 2023)

Brendan Griffin: Baineann an cheist seo leis an mBlascaod Mór. An féidir leis an Aire Stáit aon nuacht a thabhairt don Teach faoin scéal?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Offshore Islands (2 Mar 2023)

Brendan Griffin: Maith thú. Tá na hábhair sin go léir an-tábhachtach. Tá mé buíoch den Aire Stáit. Tháinig sé chuig an oileán, thug sé aird ar na fadhbanna atá ann agus tá a dhícheall á dhéanamh aige iad a réiteach. Tá mé fíorbhuíoch as sin. I thank the Minister of State for that positive...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Offshore Islands (2 Mar 2023)

Brendan Griffin: This is very important. We are all only passing through. The island was there long before any of us and it will be there long after all of us. It is incumbent on all of us, especially those of us who are public representatives, to try to improve the retention and preservation of our heritage while we have an opportunity to do so. It is important that we get things right, such as the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 Mar 2023)

Brendan Griffin: The recent sickening attacks on our gardaí carrying out their duties have appalled most people in this country. They are extremely worrying and concerning. The lack of regard for the uniform that has crept in in some places is extremely disturbing. The lack of regard for the human being wearing that uniform is even more disturbing. Will the Taoiseach assure me that this problem is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (21 Feb 2023)

Brendan Griffin: 94. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the publication date of the review of the most recent round of the sports capital and equipment programme; when the next round of the sports capital and equipment programme will open to new applicants in Kerry and other counties; the budget that will be available for this programme; if she will provide a breakdown per county of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (21 Feb 2023)

Brendan Griffin: 68. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on new national initiatives to support Irish tourism over the coming decade; if she will outline her priorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8621/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 Feb 2023)

Brendan Griffin: I will raise the issue of the 9% VAT rate. It is important that the Government makes a decision on this as soon as possible. I emphasise how important it is to so many small businesses, especially in my constituency where tourism and hospitality make up a significant part of the economy. Many other services such as hairdressers also depend on this appropriate rate of VAT. I would not...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (26 Jan 2023)

Brendan Griffin: I emphasise it is important that there would be a budget to create awareness of the scheme and the various differences between the strands of the scheme. That is something that local authorities should be able to tap into to put the scheme out there. That will help take-up. On a related vein, and something I previously raised on a number of occasions, I ask the Minister and the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (26 Jan 2023)

Brendan Griffin: I echo Deputy Stanton's comments. The resourcing of local authorities is a crucial component in the success of Croí Cónaithe. I welcome the fund. I acknowledge the work of the Minister, the previous Minister of State in this role, Deputy Burke, and the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan. I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, on his appointment and wish him the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (26 Jan 2023)

Brendan Griffin: 132. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the levels of take-up to date on the various Croí Cónaithe strands in each local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3663/23]

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (17 Dec 2022)

Brendan Griffin: What of the mandate of the Dáil?

Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (14 Dec 2022)

Brendan Griffin: I acknowledge the efforts of the Minister of State and thank him for bringing this legislation through the House. I acknowledge also the support of all the Deputies who are in the Chamber. This is most progressive legislation and it will have very practical, positive effects for councillors. In Kerry, I experienced the case of a young councillor who should not have had to worry about the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Farm Safety (8 Dec 2022)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister for that update. I commend the Department, the Minister and the Minister of State, Deputy Heydon, who has responsibility for this area, on their efforts to date. It is fitting that special responsibility be assigned to a Minister of State. Unfortunately, the 12 fatalities this year are 12 people who will not be at the Christmas dinner table with their families in a few...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Farm Safety (8 Dec 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 125. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way that farm safety efforts have fared to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61309/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Farm Safety (8 Dec 2022)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Acting Chair for his discretion. I want to ask about the very important issue of farm safety. Perhaps the Minister would update the House on the Department's efforts in that regard to date in 2022.