Results 261-280 of 6,947 for speaker:John Paul Phelan

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fisheries Protection (12 Oct 2022)

John Paul Phelan: 9. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will ensure that representatives of the ancient and cultural tradition of snap net fishing will be included in the decision-making process in relation to the salmon catch that is allowed on the rivers Suir and Nore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50474/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fisheries Protection (12 Oct 2022)

John Paul Phelan: 10. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the way that the ancient tradition of snap net fishing that has been in place since the time of the Vikings will be protected into the future to ensure that the unique skills are not lost forever; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50475/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (11 Oct 2022)

John Paul Phelan: 107. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which she proposes to use the additional funding for school transport allocated in Budget 2023 to ensure that students who previously would have had access to a discretionary school bus ticket are catered for in the free school transport scheme as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49861/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (11 Oct 2022)

John Paul Phelan: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures included in Budget 2023 to increase the financial supports available to all school boards of management to ensure that they can meet the increased costs of heating school premises in the coming winter months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49862/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Intellectual Property (11 Oct 2022)

John Paul Phelan: 171. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will clearly outline Ireland's position on the proposal to extend the TRIPS waiver to therapeutics and diagnostics for Covid-19, which is the subject of discussion at the World Trade Organization; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50239/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Intellectual Property (11 Oct 2022)

John Paul Phelan: 172. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether intellectual property rights should be protected, especially in the development of innovative medicinal products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50240/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Intellectual Property (11 Oct 2022)

John Paul Phelan: 173. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the level of engagement that his Department has had with the European Commission in respect of the proposed extension of the TRIPS waiver to therapeutics and diagnostics for Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50241/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Policies (11 Oct 2022)

John Paul Phelan: 259. To ask the Minister for Finance when the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal will be set up and operating again (details supplied); the way in which the huge backlog of applicants will be dealt with in a timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49470/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (11 Oct 2022)

John Paul Phelan: 736. To ask the Minister for Health the number of female patients in Dóchas suffering with mental health conditions awaiting a specialist bed; the length of time that each has been waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50118/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (11 Oct 2022)

John Paul Phelan: 799. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the 18 month delay in his Department approving the commencing construction of a project (details supplied); if he will give a commitment that the project will proceed; the proposed timeframe for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50183/22]

Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Second Stage (5 Oct 2022)

John Paul Phelan: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach and I thank Deputy Colm Burke for sharing his time. I wish to make a few points on this important legislation. I welcome it and welcome the fact that some progress has been made over the past few years through various reforms in the insurance sector, and I also welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, back from his brief hiatus into office. Some...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (4 Oct 2022)

John Paul Phelan: 244. To ask the Minister for Finance the way that he intends to provide for amendments to the payable element of the research and development tax credit, to ensure that it aligns with the new international definitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48591/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (4 Oct 2022)

John Paul Phelan: 245. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will set out the current mechanism of the knowledge development box; the way the measures outlined in budget 2023 will have an impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48592/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (4 Oct 2022)

John Paul Phelan: 246. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the research and development tax credit and knowledge development box public consultation; the next steps that his Department will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48593/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Usage (28 Sep 2022)

John Paul Phelan: 88. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the European Commission's proposal to incentivise a reduction in electricity demand across the European Union, particularly in the context of large and extra-large energy users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47485/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Usage (28 Sep 2022)

John Paul Phelan: 89. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the Commission for Regulation of Utilities proposed measures to reduce electricity demand among large and extra-large energy users; his views on whether an incentivised reduction model would be more appropriate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47486/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Usage (28 Sep 2022)

John Paul Phelan: 100. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether the Commission for Regulation of Utilities should revise its proposals to impose a tariff system among consumers, particularly in the context of large and extra-large energy users, given the publication of the European Commission's proposed regulation to incentivise a reduction in electricity...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Emergency Planning (28 Sep 2022)

John Paul Phelan: 102. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the Project Dara war-game preparedness exercises for emergency energy shortages that were recently carried out; if his Department intends to carry out any further exercises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47491/22]