Results 1-20 of 216 for speaker:Noel McCarthy

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I thank the Minister of State. At this time of year, we tend to see less rain, however, this does not stop those in Cork East whose property was damaged by flood water from worrying. I acknowledge considerable flood prevention works have been undertaken across Cork East but concerns will always remain until full flood protection measures are introduced. Lack of insurance cover further...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I must also acknowledge that. I thank the Minister of the State and the Minister, Deputy Chambers, for their support. With reference to Rathcormack, Mogeely, Killeagh and Castlemartyr, they have been in tranche II the catchment flood risk assessment and management, CFRAM, programme for a long period. I welcome the Minister of State's response in that regard. For these villages,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: Will the Minister provide an update on flood protection measures currently being undertaken at Rathcormac, Mogeely, Killeagh, Castlemartyr and Midleton in east Cork?

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (17 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 35. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide an update on flood protection measures currently being undertaken in Rathcormac, Killeagh, Mogeely, Castlemartyr and Midleton in east Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39572/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (17 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 53. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 25 of 9 July 2025, if his Department will liaise directly with Cork County Council to consider re-opening the retrospective element of the Midleton and east Cork individual property protection (IPP) scheme to applicants who are seeking the installation of higher barriers for the protection of their...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Sports Facilities (17 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 138. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 205 of 1 October 2024, if it is still the intention of her Department to make a green area available for use as a playing field by local schools; if so, to provide an update on the progress made within her Department in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39996/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I thank Mr. O'Brien for coming in today. My questions will be on business and trade impacts. I think Mr. O'Brien might have answered some of them directly already. I will try not to be repetitive, but if he can help out I would appreciate it. What specific Irish business interest does IBEC believe would be directly impacted by the occupied territories Bill? Could Mr. O'Brien provide some...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: There are huge concerns within those companies about the Bill being passed based on those factors.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: Does Mr. O'Brien believe any existing or potential Irish exports would be jeopardised by compliance with international humanitarian law in trade policy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: How does IBEC assess the reputational risk to Irish companies of being linked directly or indirectly to settlements in occupied territories which are widely considered illegal under international law?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: IBEC has got no feedback on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: Does IBEC believe Ireland should refrain from enacting legislation in areas where it would lead the EU, even where such legislation is grounded in international law?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: If it was an EU law?

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Service (16 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 58. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide an update on proposals to upgrade an Irish Coast Guard station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39840/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Service (16 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 59. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to acquire a station building for a Coast Guard service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39842/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Recognition (16 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 245. To ask the Minister for Health if reimbursement for any form of hormone treatment for transgender teenagers is possible under the Cross Border Directive, given that a referral has been received for treatment abroad as the procedure in question is not currently provided nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39868/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (15 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 115. To ask the Minister for Finance if a review of entrepreneur relief under the capital gains tax code is being considered, particularly in regard to the €1 million lifetime limit and its competitiveness relative to international norms (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39409/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (15 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 518. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a climate action summer works scheme application for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39696/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 Jul 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 27. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if any consideration is being given by the Minister to reducing the current passport processing time for the urgent passport renewal appointment service in the Cork Passport Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38155/25]