Results 1-20 of 164 for speaker:Paula Butterly

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (10 Jul 2025)

Paula Butterly: Domestic violence continues to impact thousands of lives in our communities. The need for support services has never been greater. The Minister recently said that Ireland has a very big problem when it comes to domestic violence. Cases have risen dramatically. In my constituency of Louth, we have seen a 52% increase over five years and nearly 27% of an increase between 2023 and 2024. I...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diaspora Issues (10 Jul 2025)

Paula Butterly: 32. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade given that work is underway on developing a new diaspora strategy, if he will consider a scheme included under the strategy to cover the repatriation costs encountered by families of Irish citizens who have died abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37614/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Planning Framework (10 Jul 2025)

Paula Butterly: 124. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht whether he plans for a new rural specific development strategy, considering the National Planning Framework refers to self-sustaining rather than commuter driven activity, allowing its various city, town, villages and rural component to play to their strengths while moving away from a sprawl-led development model, yet it appears...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Disability Services (8 Jul 2025)

Paula Butterly: 167. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline any additional supports being considered to assist students with disabilities in their transition from secondary to third level education, particularly in areas such as academic supports, accessibility, accommodation and mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37636/25]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tourism Industry (3 Jul 2025)

Paula Butterly: I thank the Minister for those updates. I look forward to welcoming those extra visits to County Louth now that the cap will be lifted. When it comes to County Louth, I will never shy away from broadcasting and promoting the county. Indeed, as people arrive in Dublin Airport and head to the north east, I have a vision of seeing Drogheda as the welcoming mat for County Louth. Without a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tourism Industry (3 Jul 2025)

Paula Butterly: It is no secret that the tourism industry is one of our most valuable indigenous sectors. Over the decades, it has reached every corner of Ireland, providing jobs and opening our communities to the world, not just other parts of Ireland. It is no secret, however, that over the last number of years the sector has been struggling and has had challenges. It has faced these challenges...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (3 Jul 2025)

Paula Butterly: 59. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if, given the notable increase in rape and sexual assault cases in the Louth-Cavan-Monaghan area, he will outline any planned preventative programmes to stem this concerning rise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36376/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tillage Sector (3 Jul 2025)

Paula Butterly: 110. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, given the tillage sector is coming under increasing pressure from input costs and low prices, he will outline any proposed support packages for tillage farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36378/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (3 Jul 2025)

Paula Butterly: 116. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, given that TB reactors are now at a critical level, affecting farmers across the country, he will outline any support packages to combat the rise of TB in herds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36377/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Issues Facing the Road Haulage Industry: Irish Road Haulage Association (2 Jul 2025)

Paula Butterly: I am not a member of the transport committee but when I heard the witnesses would be in this morning, I could not pass up the opportunity. I thank the Chair for allowing me to speak at the end. I am going to get the witnesses to rehash some of the points that were probably raised this morning. What are the three top issue in terms of costs and barriers in their industry? I have a little...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Issues Facing the Road Haulage Industry: Irish Road Haulage Association (2 Jul 2025)

Paula Butterly: It is not fit for purpose.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Ambassador of Denmark to Ireland (2 Jul 2025)

Paula Butterly: I will comment rather than ask specific questions. First and foremost, His Excellency is very welcome and I thank him for his time, and likewise Ms Christensen. I note the ambassador’s point that Denmark will be an honest broker. I welcome that. Over 50 years, Ireland and Denmark have been walking the EU path together, the odd time stumbling, but very much taking the ups and the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Housing Delivery, Service and Supply: Discussion (1 Jul 2025)

Paula Butterly: Hello to the officials. I am from the Louth constituency. I will start with the ESB. The port access northern cross route, PANCR, in Drogheda is intended to have 7,000 homes. Phase 2 is about to start any time now. My understanding is in or around April of this year a moratorium was placed on new connections. I cannot overstate the importance the PANCR project will have for a town like...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Housing Delivery, Service and Supply: Discussion (1 Jul 2025)

Paula Butterly: The Chair is going to interrupt me any moment. On that, Mr. Rossiter said the review is complete. Do we have a timeline for when the solutions will be put in place?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Housing Delivery, Service and Supply: Discussion (1 Jul 2025)

Paula Butterly: Is the timeline six months, eight months or 12 months?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Housing Delivery, Service and Supply: Discussion (1 Jul 2025)

Paula Butterly: Is Mr. Rossiter saying that we will have no issues connecting the houses in and around the Ballymakenny area, that this can occur and that we will have facilities and connectivity for any new businesses coming into Drogheda?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Housing Delivery, Service and Supply: Discussion (1 Jul 2025)

Paula Butterly: I thank Mr. Tarrant. I will take him up on his offer of a meeting. I have more questions to ask.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Housing Delivery, Service and Supply: Discussion (1 Jul 2025)

Paula Butterly: Is there time for an answer about Uisce Éireann?