Results 201-220 of 2,406 for speaker:Tony McLoughlin

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Grants (25 Jun 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: 761. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the expanded grant scheme for septic tanks as announced under measure 8, domestic wastewater treatment systems grant scheme, septic tanks, in February 2019 will come into effect; when local authorities such as in counties Sligo and Mayo will be provided with the details for applications; and if he will make a statement...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Jun 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: My question is for the Minister for Rural and Community Development. I have been approached about funding for shows. In recent years, some money has been available for them and for Tidy Towns. Will the Minister provide an update about funding for shows and Tidy Towns in future? It is important that these people get funding.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Grants (19 Jun 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: 266. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the expanded grant scheme for septic tanks as announced under measure 8 - domestic wastewater treatment systems grant scheme, septic tanks, in February 2019 will come into effect; when local authorities will be provided with the details for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25624/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jun 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: The Deputy is not great, himself.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation (12 Jun 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: 35. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which persons from County Sligo can find out more about and apply for the 2019 peatlands community engagement scheme 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24266/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (12 Jun 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: 52. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the local festivals and summer schools she is supporting in County Sligo through the 2019 scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24265/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: SOLAS Expenditure (11 Jun 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: 232. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the level of expenditure on travel and subsistence paid out by SOLAS to each ETB since the ETBs were formed in 2014; the allocated budget for each year since the formation of each ETB; the spend per year for each ETB; the allocated budget per year for each of the FÁS/SOLAS training centres; the spend per year; when the initial budget was...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Retention of Defence Forces Personnel: Discussion with Representative Association of Commissioned Officers (30 May 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: I welcome the witnesses and I thank them for coming before the committee. I have had discussions with constituents who work at Finner Camp. What is meant by "strength in station", a phrase the witnesses used in their comments? What is the number of officers stationed at Finner Camp? Is it very low at present, as I have been led to believe? Some colleagues of the witnesses have spoken to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Development Policy (29 May 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: I am taking this question on behalf of Deputy Peter Burke. It asks the Minister for an update of the feedback he has received from stakeholders during the roadshow.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Development Policy (29 May 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: I thank the Minister, on my behalf and that of my colleague. The money being spent in communities by the Department, and as a result of the Minister's intervention via Pobal and other organisations, is very welcome. Many communities and businesses wish to improve their lot. The way to do this is through funding, which is something the Minister can provide. Hopefully, such funding will be...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Men's Sheds (29 May 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: 37. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to allocate funding in 2019 to an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22729/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Men's Sheds (29 May 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: This question is about the Minister's plans to allocate funding this year to the Irish Men's Sheds Association. We see the amount of work being done in men's sheds throughout the country and the number of people who are actively involved in them. I see it in my constituency and I am sure other Members of the Oireachtas see it in their constituencies. I hope the Minister has some good news...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Men's Sheds (29 May 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: I thank the Minister for that information. Men's sheds are beneficial for the people who operate in them. The people who run them in my constituency tell me they have benefitted from them both mentally and physically. The funding is certainly needed. The Minister referred to equipment. It is important for these outlets to provide equipment for these gentlemen to operate. The Minister...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Men's Sheds (29 May 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: I agree with the Minister on what it has done for so many people. In talking about men's sheds, we could incorporate females into the sheds as well. I know many people who retired some years ago who are now involved with men's sheds. They are giving back to the community in terms of the expertise they have. They are also training other men in the men's sheds, which is important. The...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Western Development Commission Remit (29 May 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: 50. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the operations of the Western Development Commission and its role in the development of the Atlantic economic corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22728/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (28 May 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: 203. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a hospital appointment has been cancelled three times in the past in the case of a person (details supplied); when the appointment will be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22305/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (22 May 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: 180. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if inquiries will be made with the NTA and Bus Éireann if the new bus associated infrastructure being rolled out in Sligo town in 2019 on the S1 and S2 bus stops will be more disability friendly and accessible; if persons with visual impairments will be able to read the new timetable better than before; if these new timetables...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Maintenance (22 May 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: 181. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when Irish Rail will provide maintenance to the railway line at the back of Maugheraboy Estate in County Sligo in view of the complaint from neighbours that the vegetation on the fencing separating the houses and the rail line have become overgrown and in need of attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22230/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Speeds (21 May 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: 71. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the role the broadband connection points will have in the provision of high speed broadband during year one of the national broadband plan State intervention deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21483/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Administration (21 May 2019)

Tony McLoughlin: 97. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of homes in counties Sligo and Leitrim that are in the amber intervention area for the national broadband plan; when the roll out of the plan will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21482/19]