Results 1,941-1,960 of 3,777 for speaker:Marc Ó Cathasaigh
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Jun 2023)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 1280. To ask the Minister for Health his views on reinstating genetic clinician satellite clinics in each of the regions by the national genetic services in Crumlin as national genetic resources are being ramped up, given the immense efficiencies that a timely diagnosis of genetic disease can bring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28321/23]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Irish Language (1 Jun 2023)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 84. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department is forward planning to help to fulfil the provisions set out in Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021, and in particular the objective that 20% of staff recruited to the public service by 2030 will be proficient in the Irish language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26680/23]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Irish Language (1 Jun 2023)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach. Is ceist í seo a mbeadh suim aige inti freisin. This issue is timely this week with the census figures being announced. Both good and bad stories are to be found in respect of the use of the Irish language in the State. What forward planning is the Minister's Department undertaking to help to fulfil the provisions set out in Acht na...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Irish Language (1 Jun 2023)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the Minister. Anyone who is involved in the sector will know that there is a big difference between advertising a job and finding someone with the skill set to fill it. We have to consider the second part of the equation. There are two possibilities. The first is to train people from scratch, which I will address first, and the second is to go back to the people we have and help...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Irish Language (1 Jun 2023)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: On that specific point, I will turn back to a local issue. We often forget that the South East Technological University, SETU, is a Gaeltacht university. We have a Gaeltacht in Port Láirge and SETU stands ready to provide those courses for public services and the Irish language. I will also turn to the other part of the equation, which is a great untapped resource. According to...
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Local Government Fund Account 2021
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 6: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (1 Jun 2023) Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the representatives from the Department for their opening statements. This is my first time meeting them in the course of the Committee of Public Accounts, although I know they have been in relatively recently. I turn to something which was detailed in their opening statement. I want to change tack slightly and look at that heritage element of the Department of Housing, Local...
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Local Government Fund Account 2021
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 6: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (1 Jun 2023) Marc Ó Cathasaigh: The question has been put to Mr. Doyle around his own salary but the question I would ask is around the salaries being offered, particularly to rangers. I want to talk about both recruitment and retention. These are often very highly qualified people. I know the starting salaries are in or around €35,000. Those boots on the ground are absolutely critical. I have submitted a number...
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Local Government Fund Account 2021
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 6: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (1 Jun 2023) Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I know Mr. Ó Donnchú said it was difficult to talk about paygrades -----
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Local Government Fund Account 2021
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 6: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (1 Jun 2023) Marc Ó Cathasaigh: The simple question is: is enough being paid to get those 40 extra rangers?
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Local Government Fund Account 2021
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 6: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (1 Jun 2023) Marc Ó Cathasaigh: It is absolutely critical to have those boots on the ground. Mr. Ó Donnchú mentioned that 14% of land mass is designated in one shape or form. A total of 85% of our EU protected habitats are in unfavourable condition. The problem is particularly acute in our SACs. Will Mr. Doyle comment on the European Court of Justice case that is referred to here regarding the State’s...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (1 Jun 2023)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 50. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department will consider the creation of a no-fault vaccine injury compensation scheme as exists in other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26672/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Jun 2023)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 56. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department plans to expand capacity in respect to the impact of long-Covid on those impacted, either in terms of clinical research or the provision of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26673/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Technological Universities (1 Jun 2023)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 120. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has considered creating the role of professor within the new technological universities in order that these institutions might fulfil their research ambitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26681/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (1 Jun 2023)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 299. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of WTE allocations for Dungarvan children's disability network team, the Waterford city north team and the Waterford city south team; the number of WTE posts vacant on 1 April 2023, broken down by discipline, in tabular form; the current caseload numbers for the teams; and if he will make a statement...
- Nature Restoration Law and Irish Agriculture: Statements (31 May 2023)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Before I turn to the topic at hand, I could not speak on matters relating to the natural world today without marking the sad loss of Michael Viney, who was one of the finest nature writers we have had the fortune to have in this country. The "Another Life" column was founded the same year I was born, 1977. That column on a Saturday has been part of the rhythm of my weekend my entire adult...
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (30 May 2023)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 51. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide details on the national childcare scheme, NCS; the number of providers that are signed up to the Together for Better funding model; the number of children who receive the NCS subsidy; if there are plans to expand the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25546/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (30 May 2023)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 105. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide details on the number of accommodation providers currently housing Ukrainian refugees; the number of accommodation providers currently housing international protection applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25545/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Energy Conservation (30 May 2023)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 216. To ask the Minister for Finance the take-up, by county, of the deduction for retrofitting expenditure incentive for small-scale landlords who undertake retrofitting work while the tenant remains in situ, since its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25880/23]
- Biodiversity Action: Statements (25 May 2023)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: The Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss reported at the beginning of last month, having been convened in May 2022 in line with a programme for Government commitment. Over the course of seven months and under the direction of their chair, Dr. Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, the 99 citizens heard, weighed and considered the advice of experts, both in terms of where we are, and...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Environmental Impact Assessments (25 May 2023)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 62. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when his Department's review of the EIA agriculture regulations will commence; if he will require screening of all hedgerow removal, land drainage and conversion of land to agricultural use, regardless of the scale of such operations, while such a review is ongoing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25216/23]