Results 1-20 of 994 for speaker:Emer Currie

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (10 Apr 2025)

Emer Currie: 156. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the procurement for the electrification of bus depots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18499/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (10 Apr 2025)

Emer Currie: 157. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the Programme for Government commitments to make the planning system more efficient for delivery of major transport infrastructure that would help reduce carbon emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18500/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Apr 2025)

Emer Currie: 51. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of individuals on the waiting list at the Mulhuddart test centre and Mulhuddart Maple House test centre in each of the years 2022 to 2024 and to date in 2025; the number of first time tests completed, the number of second time tests completed, the number of additional or repeat tests carried out, and the number of tests...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Admissions (8 Apr 2025)

Emer Currie: I thank the Minister. Yes, we have our trial in Dublin 15 and I commend the principals on it. There are 13 schools involved but with the support of the Department, it can be scaled up. The trial done for secondary schools is being run independently, and with the Department's involvement it can be piloted in other areas, such as Dublin West, as a project. As I have said, when it comes to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Admissions (8 Apr 2025)

Emer Currie: I thank the Minister. The truth of the matter is that parents go through a rollercoaster to secure a school place in Dublin West. There are lengthy waiting lists that have to drop in order for children to attend school and it is very stressful. A new secondary school in Hollywoodrath is excellent news for the Blanchardstown and Mulhuddart school areas but not when it is at the expense of...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Admissions (8 Apr 2025)

Emer Currie: 105. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she is taking to fulfil the programme for Government pledge to roll out common application systems; the progress made on establishing a common applications process for secondary school places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17560/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Admissions (8 Apr 2025)

Emer Currie: For the first time, common application processes are included in the programme for Government, which is great. If there are not enough school places in an area, a common applications process, CAP, cannot make up for that. It will streamline the enrolment process for families, some of whom face months of stress waiting to find out if their child has secured a place in their local school....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (8 Apr 2025)

Emer Currie: Our public transport in Dublin West is under serious pressure. Punctuality figures for the 37 bus route over winter and spring last year stood at approximately 60%. I often wonder what employer is okay with staff being punctual just 60% of the time. The National Transport Authority, NTA, admits that we are badly affected by ghost buses. The BusConnects roll-out is now delayed until late...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (8 Apr 2025)

Emer Currie: 27. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee dealing with transport will meet next. [13707/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (8 Apr 2025)

Emer Currie: 29. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee dealing with transport will meet next. [13709/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (8 Apr 2025)

Emer Currie: 35. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee for transport will meet next. [17217/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (8 Apr 2025)

Emer Currie: 36. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on infrastructure will next meet. [17218/25]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (8 Apr 2025)

Emer Currie: 42. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Housing will next meet. [13708/25]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (8 Apr 2025)

Emer Currie: 43. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Housing will next meet. [13710/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2025)

Emer Currie: 130. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps her Department has taken to fulfil the Programme for Government pledge to roll out nationwide common application systems; the progress made on establishing a common applications process for secondary school places in Dublin west; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17208/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2025)

Emer Currie: 134. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on a school (details supplied) regarding its emergency works application, following a recent visit by the emergency works team; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17209/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (8 Apr 2025)

Emer Currie: 280. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether his Department is working to implement an unmanned traffic management (UTM) system, known as U-space, to support the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems with manned aviation; what actions have been taken to implement a UTM; the estimated timeline for its rollout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16623/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (8 Apr 2025)

Emer Currie: 281. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider providing additional funding to accelerate the rollout of an unmanned traffic management system, known as U-space, in response to the rapid expansion of commercial drone operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16624/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (8 Apr 2025)

Emer Currie: 282. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether the Irish Aviation Authority will require additional radio spectrum allocation to implement an unmanned traffic management system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16625/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (8 Apr 2025)

Emer Currie: 310. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications received for the e-SPSV grant scheme in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17349/25]