Results 121-140 of 392 for cork speaker:James O'Connor

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Flexible Work Practices (25 Apr 2023)

James O'Connor: 99. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if remote working hubs can be expanded in the constituency of Cork east, and in towns such as Midleton and Youghal. [19383/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (25 Apr 2023)

James O'Connor: 85. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of organisations and initiatives in Cork east that will be in receipt of the Community Support Fund. [19382/23]

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (20 Apr 2023)

James O'Connor: ...the employees impacted by the closure of Derrinlough briquette factory; Deputy Pat Buckley - to discuss health and safety concerns for workers following a serious workplace incident at the Stryker plant in east Cork. The matters raised by Deputies Bernard Durkan, Thomas Pringle, Pat Buckley and Martin Browne have been selected for discussion.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (23 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: 142. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason three schools in Youghal, County Cork did not qualify for DEIS status at a post-primary and primary level despite the fourth school being awarded DEIS status on an appeal to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13212/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: ...,000 vehicles per annum. While I accept the Minister of State's comments about the average waiting times being in excess of 28 days, if he came to Youghal – we look forward to him coming down to Cork tomorrow – the earliest appointment he would get on the system would be some time in October or November. That is not good enough and I am concerned that not enough is being...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (9 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: 70. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications from the Cork East constituency that were accepted into the ACRES scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11968/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (9 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: 90. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of affordable housing commencements in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11966/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (9 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: 142. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of new commencements across the Cork east constituency; the number of completions in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11967/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Coastal Erosion (2 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: ...his good colleague, the Minister, who is seated beside him, will be forthcoming in the upcoming budget to further support those works. The other issue that is important to reference is in the east Cork area. A number of farmers' agricultural land is under extraordinary risk on the western bank of the River Womanagh. I know the Minister of State went down to see that for himself, but if...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Coastal Erosion (2 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: 100. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the allocation of funding to address coastal erosion in east Cork; if further funding is available for coastal erosion that is gradually getting worse near Youghal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10297/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Coastal Erosion (2 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: I ask about coastal flooding and erosion. The Minister will be aware that east Cork is a coastal region, and the Minister of State recently visited on this matter. What plans do the Departments have to procure additional funding to bolster our coastal defences? Unfortunately, due to global warning and contributing factors, there is a declining level of protection of our local coastline. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (2 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: 88. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the progress of the development of the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10299/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: ...liaise with some State agencies and the Minister for Social Protection to try to provide further support in order that we can secure the family resource centre for the people of Youghal and for east Cork and west Waterford?

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Programmes (23 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: 8. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the constituency of Cork east will receive funding under the Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme. [9273/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy (Resumed): Regional Airports (15 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: I welcome our guests. As a Cork man, that is naturally where I am going to end up with my questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy (Resumed): Regional Airports (15 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: .... I have heard Donegal is lovely, although I have not yet been. My first question relates to the ongoing work on the summer schedule. The traffic numbers have rebounded, which is great, and Cork Airport is in a position where it may grow over the next three or four years into a position where it will not be able to get direct state aid because of the EU state aid rules. What are the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy (Resumed): Regional Airports (15 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: That is good news. I commend the work being done on the recovery. I have been to Cork Airport a number of times and it is good to see. One issue that probably applies to all our guests is that airlines are struggling to get aircraft to meet the demand in slots. Aer Lingus, for example, is awaiting new aircraft deliveries. Are there challenges in that regard that are outside the control...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy (Resumed): Regional Airports (15 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: On the security, Cork Airport invested significantly recently, as I believe Shannon Airport did. I understand there is an improved system for people who want to travel through with, say, liquids. How does that work?