Results 161-180 of 3,742 for speaker:Pádraig O'Sullivan

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Exchequer Returns (13 Feb 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I thank the Deputy and call the Minister to conclude.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Insurance Industry (13 Feb 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I thank the Deputy.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Insurance Industry (13 Feb 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (13 Feb 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 46. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of eligible claims currently being made for the rent tax credit made in each of counties Offaly, Laois, Westmeath, Longford, Meath, Louth and Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4905/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (13 Feb 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 105. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update on the flood relief schemes in Cork north central, including the Blackpool flood relief scheme and the Morrison’s Island flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4982/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (13 Feb 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 161. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of the €13 billion in back-taxes payable by a corporation (details supplied) the State has received to date; if there is a schedule for further incremental payments going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5235/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: State Bodies (13 Feb 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 201. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the number of appeals submitted to An Board Pleanála via decisions made by Cork City and County Councils; the number of these upheld; the number of these overturned, for the years 2021, 2022 2023 and 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5233/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (12 Feb 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Thankfully there is a commitment in the programme for Government to review the drug reimbursement scheme process. This is something that the Taoiseach has spoken about and been supportive of in the past. I reiterate that urgency is required here. I hope that the review that has been committed to in the programme for Government will commence this calendar year and not in the latter stages...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (12 Feb 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Mattie McGrath - To discuss reform of the power up grant. Deputy Aidan Farrelly - To discuss Dart+ projects in Kilcock and Sallins, County Kildare. Deputy Michael Murphy - To discuss the commitment within the programme for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (12 Feb 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 228. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide extra capacity at the old Cork Prison site to offset overcrowding in the new block; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5185/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (12 Feb 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 229. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of assaults-incidents involving prison officers in Cork Prison and each of the State prisons in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5186/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Presidency (11 Feb 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I appreciate the Minister making those suggestions. Maybe I can throw one in as well. The Polish Presidency is in place at the moment and it, as the Minister said, has understandably prioritised security and defence, the protection of people and borders, resistance to foreign interference and disinformation and so on. It has prioritised the issues that are most pertinent to it. When...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Presidency (11 Feb 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 10. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of preparations to ensure a successful EU Presidency in 2026; if the Government will publish plans for Ireland's upcoming Presidency to deliver against strategic priorities for Europe and Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4445/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Presidency (11 Feb 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of preparations to ensure a successful EU Presidency in 2026; if the Government will publish plans for Ireland's upcoming Presidency to deliver against strategic priorities for Europe and Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Presidency (11 Feb 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I thank the Tánaiste. I asked that question originally in the last Dáil, back in June or July of last year, because there is some excitement about the Presidency coming to Ireland for 2026. Unfortunately, the response is kind of similar to what the Tánaiste gave then. I understand that there is certain stuff he cannot reveal and we are 12 months out from the Presidency but...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (11 Feb 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 26. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views in relation to recent comments by President Donald Trump apparently advocating for the forced displacement of Palestinian people from Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4444/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (11 Feb 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 144. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the 12-month review due in relation to the performance of the new Dunkettle Interchange; what plans are in place for the Dunkettle park-and-ride facility at North Esk; the progress that has been made to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4352/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (11 Feb 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 145. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what advancements have been made in progressing the new train stations in Dunkettle, Tivoli, Blackpool, and Blarney; if there is a possibility of a 'night train' or later train on the Cobh/Midleton and Mallow lines connecting to Cork Kent Station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4353/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (11 Feb 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 146. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progress being made on completing the Dunkettle length of the Glanmire greenway project; if a tender has been agreed and a contractor appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4355/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (11 Feb 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 147. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he would outline any further proposals to reduce public transport fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4356/25]