Results 361-380 of 3,937 for speaker:Aindrias Moynihan

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 80. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence what measures are being taken to address the current recruitment and retention issues in the Defence Forces; if career progression can be included in the recently published Strategic Framework – Transformation of the Defence Forces under recruitment initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42598/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: I ask the Tánaiste about the current recruitment and retention issues in the Defence Forces and, in particular, about career paths, promotion and progression opportunities and how they might be part of supporting retention within the Defence Forces.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: The strategic framework, where it refers to recruitment and retention, has a great deal of focus on recruitment and allowances for retention but not so much on career paths. I am puzzled as to why promotion or career paths would not be considered there for retention. Earlier this year, in March, the independent review group, IRG, report highlighted a range of real cultural issues and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (3 Oct 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: I wish to ask about the training engagements the Defence Forces will be conducting with the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine and the extent, nature and locations of those. Could the Tánaiste give us an outline?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (3 Oct 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: I know the Tánaiste had the opportunity to meet earlier this week with the Ukrainian President to outline and reiterate our ongoing support for him and his people in that conflict. Did the Tánaiste have the opportunity to discuss at that point the various different supports we would have been putting in place such as de-mining training, the various forms of medical training and so...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Programmes (3 Oct 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 12. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on From Poverty to Potential: A Programme Plan for Child Well-being 2023-2025, published by his Department on 1 August 2023. [37563/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 165. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence how the current peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts will continue to be the core of the international reputation of the Defence Forces, especially with climate change becoming an ever-increasing security threat across the world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42605/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (28 Sep 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: The figures are very encouraging - an increase in applications of 104%. We know that in 2022, there were 16,800 applications, of which just over 10,000 were supported, generating 46.5 MW of power. With an increase of 104%, How quickly is the Department able to turn around applications? Last year, 10,000 out of 16,800 applications were approved. How many applications is the Department...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (28 Sep 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: There are very significant challenges and hugely ambitious targets to meet a target of a 51% reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions for 2030. This is a very constructive and helpful measure in that regard. As the Minister of State noted, being able to sell on the electricity produced, the €200 tax exemption and various other things are all encouraging. Is the Department...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (28 Sep 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: The introduction of 0% VAT on the supply and installation of solar panels was a very constructive move that encouraged people to install domestic solar PV panels. Will the Minister outline the additional demand and the costs associated with that? Is the Department in a position to meet the increased demand?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (28 Sep 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 93. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the up-to-date position on national broadband plan roll-out across County Cork when (details supplied) can expect the service to be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41607/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Just Transition (27 Sep 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 3. To ask the Taoiseach for an overview of the Inequality and Well-Being Frameworks report published by the NESC, an organisation under the remit of his Department. [37571/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (21 Sep 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 49. To ask the Minister for Health if pharmacist services can be expanded to aid in alleviating some of the pressures currently experienced in GP services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40264/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (21 Sep 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 50. To ask the Minister for Health what measures are being taken to ensure adequate GP services are in place for Cork north-west; if he is aware of the difficulties that people are experiencing in securing a GP in their area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40263/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (21 Sep 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what measures are being taken to address the issue of delays for in-class progression on apprenticeship programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40267/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (21 Sep 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 121. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what measures are being taken to address the shortage of third-level student accommodation for this academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40266/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Sep 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 109. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if priority will be given to securing driving test dates for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40149/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Reports (20 Sep 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 640. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to provide an update on her Department’s review report in relation to the expansion of free travel scheme to people with epilepsy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40245/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Sep 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 981. To ask the Minister for Health if he has been notified of any changes to SouthDoc services in the Cork/Kerry region over the past six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40265/23]