Results 161-180 of 313 for cork speaker:Hildegarde Naughton

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving Test. Specific details relating to Cork are held by the RSA. This question is therefore being referred to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory Test. Specific details relating to Cork are held by the RSA. This question is therefore being referred to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (16 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ... TOTAL AIRPORT Capital Funding Capital Funding Current Funding Dublin €17,680,000 €17,680,000 Cork €10,000,000 €1,400,000 €11,400,000 Shannon €304,000 ...

Regional Transport Infrastructure: Motion [Private Members] (9 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...other commercial operators, was able to avail of temporary Government financial support. However, the impact of the pandemic has been profound on certain Expressway routes from Galway, Limerick, Cork and Belfast. Following the decision to cease operating these Expressway services, the NTA completed a detailed assessment of various corridors to determine whether it was necessary for a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (9 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...capacity constraints on the existing N28 single lane road linking Ringaskiddy to the Jack Lynch Tunnel, An Bord Pleanála imposed limits on the ultimate capacity of this new terminal until the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy road is built and the Dunkettle Interchange is completed. In line with Project Ireland 2040, the Dunkettle Interchange Project is on target for completion in 2024...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Haulage Industry (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...heavy duty vehicle grant, which had a significant uptake from the sector, showing the interest. We are also co-funding three research projects with Trinity College Dublin and University College Cork, focusing on decarbonising the freight sector. This will not be easy and it will not happen next week. I am very aware of that. Nevertheless, we are working across government to ensure we...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...end 2021. Government has announced Exchequer funding of €36m for the Programme in 2022 to support regional airports and PSO Air services. This funding will continue to support Ireland West Airport, as well as the airports of Shannon, Cork, Donegal and Kerry, in 2022. In a substantial increase in funding available next year, airports will receive €26m in support for safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...the competing demands on funding, it is unlikely that TII will be in a position to progress this project in the near future. However, TII have informed me that they recently approved funding to Cork County Council for a surfacing contract on the N22 at Coolcour, east of Macroom. A contractor has been appointed by the local authority and I understand that works will be completed this year....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...is aware, on 12 October 2021 the Government announced a €126m aviation funding package. It is anticipated that €90m of this package will be provided to State airports (Dublin, Shannon and Cork) in 2021. While this funding remains subject to State Aid approval, the intention is to distribute the funding to the three State airports on a pro-rata basis based on 2019 passenger...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Budget 2022 (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...and Dublin. In a substantial increase in funding available under this Programme in 2022, it will deliver €26m in current and €10m in capital funding to support regional airports of Shannon, Cork, Ireland West, Donegal, and Kerry and the Donegal - Dublin PSO service. Capital funding under the RAP is allocated to eligible airports annually following an assessment of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...connectivity, on 12 October 2021 Government announced a further aviation funding package of €126 million. This includes - - €90 million in support provided to Ireland’s State airports (Dublin, Cork and Shannon). The intention is that this fund, which is subject to state aid approval, will be distributed to the state airports in 2021 on a pro-rata basis based on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...impacts on business, including a wage subsidy scheme, grants, low-cost loans, a commercial rates waiver and deferred tax liabilities. It is estimated that Irish airlines and airports, including Cork Airport, have availed of over €300 million through these supports to date. In addition, taking account of the recommendations of the Taskforce for Aviation Recovery, and in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reviews (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...of supporting greater connectivity on the island of Ireland, the Irish Government has agreed ‘to take forward a review of the potential for Government support to renewed viable air routes from Cork to Belfast and Dublin to Derry, working with the UK Government and Northern Ireland Executive to deliver improved connections as a priority’as part of its commitments under New...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (20 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...received from the Inspector of Prisons in relation to Mountjoy, Cloverhill, Wheatfield and Limerick Prisons.  I have also received Covid -19 Thematic Reports relating to Shelton Abbey, Portlaoise, Cork and Arbour Hill prisons. The intention is to bring all four reports to Government in the coming weeks and to publish them shortly thereafter.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...Refuge Missing in Ireland Support Services Mna Feasa Domestic Violence Project Newpark Close Community Development Limited OASIS HOUSE WOMEN'S Refuge Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service One in Four OSS Cork Rape Crisis Network Roscommon Safe Link Ruhama SAFE Ireland Sage Advocacy Samaritans of Kilkenny and Carlow Samaritans Newbridge & Kildare Saoirse Housing Association...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...9 11 1 13 12 12 4 Cloverhill 9 12 20 8 21 8 11 19 4 Cork 7 8 13 7 3 9 15 12 4 Dóchas Centre 3 7 8 5 26 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The old prison at Rathmore Road, Cork was closed in February 2016 following the construction of new prison facilities on a site opposite the old prison as part of the Irish Prison Service modernisation programme and capital plan for the prison estate. While the Irish Prison Service has no current strategic plan for the future use of the old prison, preliminary exploratory discussions...

Recovery of Tourism and Aviation: Statements (7 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...levels, compared with an average of 70% at other European airports. I am hopeful this will improve shortly and there are positive signs in this respect. The news that Ryanair will reopen its Cork Airport base from December, which secures 60 jobs, is very welcome. We have seen the limited return of Aer Lingus to Shannon on the London to Heathrow route and its recent announcement of the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Coroners Service (5 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...tonight. I reiterate that I have no role in the timing and the conduct of the inquests and that it is strictly a matter for the coroner concerned. Regarding the specific concerns relating to Cork, as I have said, the Courts Service works closely with coroners throughout the country to facilitate inquests. They continue to do so, ensuring that they adhere to public health. I will ask...