Results 81-100 of 22,165 for speaker:Micheál Martin in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Energy Usage (13 May 2025)

Micheál Martin: The measures being taken by the Department of the Taoiseach to reduce its energy usage and meet its climate targets by 2030 are set out in the Department's Climate Action Roadmap which is published on gov.ie. at www.gov.ie/en/department-of-the-taoiseach/publications/depar tment-of-the-taoiseach-climate-action-roadmap-2024/.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Bodies (13 May 2025)

Micheál Martin: No agencies or quangos have been established by the Department of the Taoiseach in the last 10 years.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Bodies (13 May 2025)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260 and 261 together. There are no non-governmental organisations under the aegis of Department of the Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Responsibilities (7 May 2025)

Micheál Martin: There are two Ministers of State attached to the Department of the Taoiseach: the Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for Mental Health; and the Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence. Functions in respect of the Central Statistics Office have been delegated to the Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for Mental Health by the Statistics (Delegation of Ministerial...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cycling Policy (7 May 2025)

Micheál Martin: The number of cycle to work scheme applications processed by the Department of the Taoiseach and the National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO), the only body under the aegis of the Department, is provided in the table below. Year Number of applications Department of the Taoiseach NESDO 2020 9 ...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Legislative Measures (7 May 2025)

Micheál Martin: My focus and that of the Government is on supporting international efforts to bring about the immediate cessation of hostilities, a return to the ceasefire and hostage release agreement, and its full implementation including the release of hostages and the resumption of humanitarian access at scale. The Government’s position and, indeed, that of the EU is clear: settlements are illegal...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (7 May 2025)

Micheál Martin: Under the previous Government, the Cabinet Committee on Social Affairs and Public Services oversaw the implementation of Programme for Government commitments in the areas of culture, arts, Gaeltacht, sport and media. Following the formation of the new Government in January, the Cabinet Committee on Justice, Migration and Social Affairs was established. Under its remit in relation to social...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (29 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: The Cabinet Committee on Disability last met on the 28th of April and is due to meet again on the 5th of June.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: National Economic and Social Council (29 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: The National Economic and Social Council (NESC) advises me on strategic policy issues relating to sustainable economic, social, and environmental development in Ireland. NESC is currently working in five main areas: ·Ireland’s Future Power System and Economic Resilience: this work investigates the impact of renewable energy targets in four areas: economic and enterprise...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (29 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: The Economic Division of my Department develops and implements policy across relevant areas including economic growth and job creation, infrastructure and housing, and climate action. The Division also supports the work of the Cabinet Committee on the Economy, Trade and Competitiveness, the Cabinet Committee on Housing, and the Cabinet Committee on Climate Action, Environment and Energy. ...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Functions (29 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 161, 182 and 183 together. A disability unit is being established in Department of the Taoiseach. The unit is supporting the work of the Cabinet Committee on Disability. It is also supporting the work of the Minister for Children, Disability, and Equality and other Ministers in driving cross-government, inter-agency and inter-disciplinary working and...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Official Engagements (29 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: On 4 April I chaired the first plenary meeting of the Labour Employer Economic Forum (LEEF) since the formation of the new government. The LEEF is made up of representatives from the government, employers and trade unions and provides for tripartite dialogue on economic and employment issues as they affect the labour market. The meeting discussed latest economic and trade...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Artificial Intelligence (29 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 163, 164 and 165 together. The National Cyber Security Centre and the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform have published guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public service, which has been made available to all staff in the Department of the Taoiseach. Staff of the Department are engaging in...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Correspondence (29 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: The number of emails received in 2024 from members of the public into relevant mailboxes operated by the Department of the Taoiseach is set out in tabular form below. In compiling this table, the Department endeavoured to exclude internal emails, emails received from other government departments/agencies, and emails received from international organisations. However, it should be noted that...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Data (29 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: The nature of the work of the Department of the Taoiseach requires it to be a dynamic, agile and responsive organisation. For this reason, the Department regularly reviews its processes, procedures, organisational structure and skills base to ensure that the Department's capacity to deliver government priorities is optimised. Engagement with staff at an organisational, divisional, business...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Communications (29 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: All Department of the Taoiseach official devices and the software applications that run on them comply with guidance provided by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). This guidance is based on risk assessments appropriate to the circumstances and is kept under continuous review by the Department and the NCSC. The Department of the Taoiseach requires all users of official devices to...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Policies (29 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: As agreed by Government, the Department of the Taoiseach has convened an Interdepartmental Group (IDG) to examine the recommendations made by the Dublin City Taskforce. The IDG is currently preparing a Report which will be considered by Government in due course.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: National Security (29 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: The Programme for Government 2025, Securing Ireland's Future, sets out a number of commitments relating to national security and defence, and the work of reviewing and enhancing our national security structures is already underway. As a part of this process, I have established a Ministerial Council on National Security, which will comprise the Taoiseach as chair, the Tánaiste and...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Funding (29 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: Neither the Department of the Taoiseach nor the National Economic and Social Development Office - the only body under the aegis of the Department - provide funding for any services, grants, loans or payments detailed by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Climate Change Policy (29 Apr 2025)

Micheál Martin: The Department of the Taoiseach's current and planned actions to meet its climate targets by 2030 are set out in its Climate Action Roadmap 2024 which has been published at www.gov.ie. The financial resources required to enable the Department to meet its climate action targets are considered and agreed in the normal way in the context of the annual Estimates process.