Results 161-180 of 762 for speaker:Barry Heneghan

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (24 Jun 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 157. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on actions being taken to improve accessibility at train stations (details supplied), in view of recurring lift outages that continue to affect wheelchair users and others with mobility impairments; and if his Department can give a commitment that accessibility will be a top priority, particularly for...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Support Services (24 Jun 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 351. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the actions he is taking to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, particularly in areas such as Dublin Bay north; if he will outline how employers are being supported to create more inclusive and accessible workplaces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33568/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Jun 2025)

Barry Heneghan: I welcome the fact that the Department is looking at that. Budget 2026 should be focused on that but a second tier payment should not replace what we already have. We need to build on it. It would target families facing higher costs while protecting the certainty and simplicity of universal child benefit. There is an opportunity to act on this evidence. The system works well for many but...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Jun 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 91. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will provide an update on the progress made by his Department in exploring the introduction of a targeted second-tier child benefit payment for low-income families in light of recent reports highlighting a significant rise in child poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33150/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Jun 2025)

Barry Heneghan: Will the Minister provide an update on the Department's consideration of a second-tier child benefit scheme? Research by the Economic and Social Research Institute, ESRI, and Social Justice Ireland shows a that growing group of families are experiencing real deprivation despite being just above the income thresholds for most supports. A targeted measure like this could be transformative....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Jun 2025)

Barry Heneghan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. Aontaím leis. Child benefit already plays a vital role, but recent estimates are that between 150,000 to 230,000 children are experiencing poverty and we now have clear evidence that a large number of families are still being left behind by this threshold. There is a major impact on these families. They are still working hard, but they are...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Rights (19 Jun 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 76. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the development of the voluntary code of practice to support the hiring of workers with a disability, as committed to in the Programme for Government; to outline the expected timeline for its publication and implementation following initial stakeholder engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33157/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Strategies (19 Jun 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 110. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will provide details on any specific cross-departmental mechanisms in place to ensure that the lived experience of people with disabilities, as highlighted during the Social Inclusion Forum and related consultations, is reflected in the design and implementation of the next roadmap for social inclusion; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Jun 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 226. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider introducing a revised licensing process to support returning Irish citizens and new residents from countries such as the United States and Canada, including the option to permanently convert valid licences subject to conditions such as passing the learner theory test, enhanced instruction hours, and verification of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Jun 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 227. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review current licensing policies for drivers from non-EU Member States with no reciprocal agreements, with a view to implementing a pathway that ensures road safety while supporting mobility and economic integration, particularly for returning emigrants and skilled new residents; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (19 Jun 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 423. To ask the Minister for Health the steps she is taking to ensure that a drug (details supplied) will be assessed and made available as quickly as possible following its recent EU approval, given how important early access is for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33451/25]

Public Transport Experience: Motion [Private Members] (18 Jun 2025)

Barry Heneghan: I welcome the Government decision not to oppose the motion. Continued investment in public transport is essential if we are to deliver on our climate obligations. We need to acknowledge, as others did recently, that there are now 1 million daily users as well as the expansion of the local network link. We need to make it easier for people to use public transport. Everyone here has...

Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (17 Jun 2025)

Barry Heneghan: I rith an toghcháin, agus mé ag caint le daoine ag na doirse, bhí go leor daoine ag cuir ceist orm faoi seo. An cheist a bhí acu ná, “cá bhfuil an t-airgead ag dul?”. Caithfimid bheith níos soiléire faoi na háiteanna ina bhfuil an t-airgead don LPT ag dul. Is rud é sin gur gá dúinn díriú isteach air. ...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Reports (17 Jun 2025)

Barry Heneghan: Regarding the task force, I welcome what Deputies McAuliffe and Brabazon said about north Dublin. What steps are being taken to make development of residential space above shops in Dublin's inner city easier? There are major issues with licences for fire safety. Is there any update on the proposed late-night licensing reforms and the Give Us The Night campaign? Young people in Ireland...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Reports (17 Jun 2025)

Barry Heneghan: Yes, 6 a.m. We should bring it up. In Berlin it is 24-7.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Reports (17 Jun 2025)

Barry Heneghan: They boost the economy.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (17 Jun 2025)

Barry Heneghan: I heard a Member of this House say that this Government is anti-climate change measures. I ask her to look at the programme for Government. I am a recently qualified mechanical engineer who helped to contribute to the programme for Government. Another Member spoken about the private wires Bill. Yes, 50% of Dublin's electricity is used by data centres, but what do the Members propose we...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (17 Jun 2025)

Barry Heneghan: I am sorry, but I did not interrupt the Deputy. Maybe the data centres develop their own on-site energy and help us reach our climate goals.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (17 Jun 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 8. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on climate action, environment and energy will next meet. [32403/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Strategies (17 Jun 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 130. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will outline the role of her Department in monitoring and supporting the implementation of the national disability strategy across Government; and how progress is being tracked to ensure real outcomes for people with disabilities. [30320/25]