Results 141-160 of 2,799 for speaker:Patrick Costello

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (7 Mar 2024)

Patrick Costello: 179. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for a breakdown, in tabular form, of the number of personnel and their rank assigned to the Defence Forces Medical Corps annually over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11344/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (7 Mar 2024)

Patrick Costello: 180. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for a breakdown, in tabular form, of the number of vacancies and, at what rank, there were in the Defence Forces Medical Corps annually over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11345/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (7 Mar 2024)

Patrick Costello: 181. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for a breakdown, in tabular form, of the number of applications made to join either the general service or cadet ranks of the Army, Naval Service or Air Corps in 2023 and up to the present date in 2024; how many of these applicants were invited to take part in training; how many of these trainees completed their training; the rank at which...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (7 Mar 2024)

Patrick Costello: 182. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for a breakdown, in tabular form, of the number of people currently employed within his Department highlighting their grade; how many vacancies there currently are within his Department, highlighting their grade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11347/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (7 Mar 2024)

Patrick Costello: 183. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence given the recent increase in the age limit entry requirement for An Garda Síochána, if he will consider increasing the age limit entry requirements to join the Defence Forces, for both general service and cadetships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11348/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Responsibilities (7 Mar 2024)

Patrick Costello: 184. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to outline the responsibilities that Minister of State at the Department of Defence currently has within the Defence remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11349/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (7 Mar 2024)

Patrick Costello: 378. To ask the Minister for Health if he will meet with the families of those affected by the Cherry Orchard Hospital move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11327/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (7 Mar 2024)

Patrick Costello: 381. To ask the Minister for Health how many vacant units there are within the Cherry Orchard Hospital facility; how many of these could have been used to house residents whilst works were ongoing; what is the current state of repair of any vacant units onsite; how long have these units been vacant; how much would it cost to bring these units back into use and whether this is being...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (7 Mar 2024)

Patrick Costello: 382. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the other plans considered by the HSE to address the works required which would have allowed residents to remain on-site during completion of works in the Sycamore and Willow Units at Cherry Orchard Hospital; why these plans were deemed to be unworkable; when these decisions were made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11331/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (7 Mar 2024)

Patrick Costello: 383. To ask the Minister for Health to outline what will happen to the staff members assigned to the Sycamore and Willow Units at Cherry Orchard Hospital for the duration of the move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11332/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (7 Mar 2024)

Patrick Costello: 384. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the Covid outbreak in Cherry Orchard Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11333/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (7 Mar 2024)

Patrick Costello: 385. To ask the Minister for Health how many of the residents from the Sycamore and Willow Units Cherry Orchard Hospital have passed away since residents were given notice of the move in November 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11334/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (7 Mar 2024)

Patrick Costello: 379. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the scope and significance of the structural problems identified by HIQA within Cherry Orchard Hospital; and to outline timeline on when and how they will be addressed. [11328/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Decision-Making (7 Mar 2024)

Patrick Costello: 380. To ask the Minister for Health if residents were afforded the opportunity to avail of the Assisted Decision Making Act, which became law in April 2023; if not, the reason this did not happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11329/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (7 Mar 2024)

Patrick Costello: 439. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the Local Authority Control of Dogs Statistics Report 2023 will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11225/24]

Law Reform (Contracts) Bill 2024: First Stage (5 Mar 2024)

Patrick Costello: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for third party rights in relation to enforcement and performance of contracts; to provide for orderly consequences of discharge of a contract due to frustration; and to provide for related matters. At the outset, I should give great credit to the Law Reform Commission report on the reform of contract law, which...

Law Reform (Contracts) Bill 2024: First Stage (5 Mar 2024)

Patrick Costello: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2024)

Patrick Costello: I wish to raise a serious issue relating to Cherry Orchard Hospital and the impact it is having on families. A briefing paper from the multidisciplinary team last August highlighted the significant clinical risk relating to a move, including the potential for high mortality rates. Will the Minister of State meet with families and residents to address their concerns before any move takes...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (5 Mar 2024)

Patrick Costello: 124. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount of dedicated funding that will be provided to each local authority to monitor and enforce the smoky coal ban and any future solid fuel regulations as part of the clean air strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10503/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (5 Mar 2024)

Patrick Costello: 125. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the forthcoming Clean Air Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10504/24]