Results 161-180 of 4,730 for speaker:Seán Haughey

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (24 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 116. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the details of the proposed introduction of new in-work supports for people with disabilities. [46392/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Regulatory Bodies (24 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 608. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding the establishment of the Counsellors and Psychotherapists Registration Board and progress in relation to opening the register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46655/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Economic Policy (19 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 110. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the Adult Literacy for Life, or ALL Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45575/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (19 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 135. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of craft apprenticeship places that are planned for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45574/23]

Situation in the Middle East and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (18 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: The sudden escalation in violence in the Middle East on 7 October began with the horrific attacks by Hamas in Israel resulting in the deaths of over 1,400 people. I condemn these attacks unreservedly. The brutal Hamas attacks involved the deliberate targeting of civilians and the taking of hostages including children and displayed utter disregard for human life. It is hard to believe that...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 27. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his attendance at the UN General Assembly. [42587/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 28. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his recent meeting with President Biden. [42588/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: This year, we make the centenary of Ireland's accession to the League of Nations, which was the first step in Ireland truly taking its place among the nations of the world and clearly demonstrated our commitment to a rules-based international order. The challenges facing the United Nations today were clearly on display at the General Assembly last month. Four of the five leaders of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Unlocking EU Funding: Discussion (18 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: I thank the witnesses for their presentations and for taking the trouble to come here today. I found the discussion very informative. I do not have many questions. I suspect my colleagues have further questions. The Wheel raised points about match funding, the application and reporting systems, the bureaucracy involved in these applications, the need to involve the community sector more,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Unlocking EU Funding: Discussion (18 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: It is very important that universities set their targets and get this funding.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (18 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 44. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on EU and International Affairs will next meet. [42589/23]

Final Report of the Independent Scoping Exercise into the Circumstances surrounding the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell: Statements (17 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: Shane O'Farrell from Carrickmacross was tragically knocked down and killed while cycling near his home in Carrickmacross on 2 August 2011. He was aged 23 and had just completed his final year law exams. The driver, Zigimantas Gridziuska, should have been in prison at the time, and since then the O'Farrell family has campaigned tirelessly to uncover all of the facts concerning the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (17 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 167. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will make psychotherapy and counselling services VAT exempt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45229/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (17 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 256. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current position regarding building works at a schools (details supplied); when these works will be complete; when the school will be opened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45194/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (12 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 18. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is satisfied that Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) is providing a much-needed timely and cost-effective service to the public in assessing personal injury insurance claims. [44202/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (12 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 53. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the National Digital Strategy. [44201/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: I think we have had a good discussion on this matter. I agree with the approach outlined by the Minister of State. At the outset, I also condemn unequivocally the barbaric acts undertaken by Hamas in Israel and the atrocities that have been carried out there. Over the weekend, I was very taken aback by the statements on withholding development co-operation funding or EU humanitarian aid....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: I will follow up on some of the questions that have been asked. Regarding the status of the EU's migration and asylum pact, there was no agreement at the informal European Council meeting. Is it expected there will be agreement on that at the European Council meeting to be held later this month? The Taoiseach said very clearly after the informal meeting that we would not be taking quotas...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: We could. Why not? We could give the Minister of State a paper for the next meeting.