Results 1-20 of 98 for speaker:Martin Daly

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (10 Apr 2025)

Martin Daly: 341. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she has received representations from Section 38 disability service providers about historic financial deficits for service providers; the scale of any historic deficits in the sector made known to her department; her plans for dealing with this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18158/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (10 Apr 2025)

Martin Daly: 376. To ask the Minister for Health if she has received representations from voluntary hospitals and Section 38 service providers about historic financial deficits for these organisations; the scale of any historic deficits in the sector made known to her Department; her plans for dealing with this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18157/25]

Tariffs: Statements (9 Apr 2025)

Martin Daly: The imposition of 20% tariffs on EU exports by the United States is not only unjustified and regrettable, but also erroneous in its rationale and deeply flawed in its calculations. It marks a significant retrogressive step in rules-based international trade developed in the aftermath of the Second World War. It is remarkable that one officeholder, the President of the United States, has...

Tariffs: Statements (9 Apr 2025)

Martin Daly: There was no criticism. I was noting a comment she made on the radio reflecting advice she received.

Tariffs: Statements (9 Apr 2025)

Martin Daly: All right.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Provision (3 Apr 2025)

Martin Daly: One unfortunate phenomenon in recent years has been the conflation in people's minds of prefabricated housing and modular housing. High-quality modular housing is a permanent housing solution. Prefabricated models like the prefabs provided for Ukrainian refugees were expensive and had a poor BER rating of C. These modern modular housing units are permanent solutions and are extremely...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Provision (3 Apr 2025)

Martin Daly: As we know, housing production is the number one priority for the Government as is reflected in the programme for Government. Ireland's housing need is real and we need to consider all methods of construction to deliver the targets we set out in the programme for Government. We have to increase housing supply, improve sustainability and boost construction productivity. A recent report by...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (3 Apr 2025)

Martin Daly: 75. To ask the Minister for Finance the action he is taking to maintain access to cash and support its continued acceptance in Ireland's economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16309/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (3 Apr 2025)

Martin Daly: 62. To ask the Minister for Finance the action he will be taking to complete the task of normalising the domestic banking system to best serve the interests of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16310/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (3 Apr 2025)

Martin Daly: 106. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 8 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16298/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (3 Apr 2025)

Martin Daly: 129. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 9 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16299/25]

Diverting Young People from Criminal Activity: Statements (2 Apr 2025)

Martin Daly: Some children come into contact with the law as a consequence of doing what comes naturally to them: pushing boundaries, acting without thought of consequence and establishing themselves in the mistaken judgment that they are impressing their peers. They may also be victims of criminal exploitation. However, research shows that where children are apprehended and convicted in the criminal...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Trade Relations (1 Apr 2025)

Martin Daly: 157. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he is taking to counter the possible impact of US tariffs on EU products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15537/25]

Confidence in the Ceann Comhairle: Motion (1 Apr 2025)

Martin Daly: This motion is about protecting democracy and securing the institution of the office of the Ceann Comhairle. The Opposition has been attempting to undermine the authority of this House and erode trust in its institutions. Members opposite have chosen the Ceann Comhairle as the sacrificial lamb after their attempt to subvert the Government and its ability to conduct its business failed. ...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Security (1 Apr 2025)

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Ceisteanna - Questions: National Security (1 Apr 2025)

Martin Daly: I welcome the establishment of the national security council. It will give co-ordination, weight and urgency to our security requirements with increased risks because of the unstable international environment and the risk of hybrid cyberattacks and hybrid warfare. It is not as if we have not been attacked. The HSE was attacked a number of years ago, There are lots of private institutions...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Security (1 Apr 2025)

Martin Daly: 20. To ask the Taoiseach the way he plans to increase the co-ordination role of his Department in national security; and when the new national security committee will be established. [13730/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Emergency Planning (1 Apr 2025)

Martin Daly: I am well aware that the Taoiseach visited the Roscommon-Galway constituency in the aftermath of the storm and witnessed first hand the devastation that was caused. I think he was taken aback by the level of devastation caused by Storm Éowyn. It is clear that up to 80% of the power outages were caused by forestry falls. We really have to learn the lesson about the establishment of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Emergency Planning (1 Apr 2025)

Martin Daly: 6. To ask the Taoiseach the engagements he has had with the National Emergency Co-ordination Group in the days before, during and after storm Éowyn. [11060/25]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Apr 2025)

Martin Daly: Could the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Butler, indicate when the Mental Health Bill 2024 will proceed to Committee Stage for examination? It is critical that we get the legislation right. While strong safeguards are essential, we must also ensure timely and appropriate access to treatment for people who are seriously ill and cannot make that decision for themselves....