Results 761-780 of 4,027 for speaker:Matt Carthy in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Department of Defence: International Bodies (23 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 185. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on Ireland's participation in NATO's Partnership for Peace programme; the current activities that Ireland are participating in as part of the programme; the financial cost associated with membership in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and estimate for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24603/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Union (23 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 186. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on Ireland's participation in the European Union's Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO); the obligations this puts on Ireland; the financial cost associated with membership in the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and estimate for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24604/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Union (23 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 187. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on Ireland's participation in each individual Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) operation of which Ireland is a part of; if such projects are time limited or indefinite in nature; the expected benefits accrued arising from participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24605/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Union (23 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 188. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on Ireland's participation in the Common Security and Defence Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24606/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (23 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 189. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the acquisition of two ships by the Irish Naval service; the cost of purchase, transport and refitting; the works that are to be carried out and timeframe for refitting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24607/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Swimming Pools (18 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 48. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if Government have received the National Swimming Strategy, and when it will be published; whether it is envisaged that this strategy will lead to the opening of the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund, or a similar fund, that would allow for local authorities to develop public swimming pools in towns such as Carrickmacross....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Accommodation (18 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 125. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of children living in Department of Housing-funded emergency accommodation in the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and currently. [23145/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (18 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 127. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number, separately, of social and affordable homes completed by Monaghan County Council in 2022; the targeted figure for 2023; the corresponding figures for approved housing bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23144/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 14. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will outline the current number and type of ships within the naval fleet; the current number and type of aircraft operated by the Air Corps; and the current plans for capital acquisitions in each instance. [22813/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 44. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to implement the working time directive within the Defence Forces. [22814/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 200. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his intentions regarding the implementation the Working Time Directive; his proposed timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22786/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 20. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will outline his engagements with the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform in relation to the work of the Inter-Departmental Working Group relating to service limits for Commissioned Officers and senior Non-Commissioned Officer ranks; and if he intends to amend the mandatory retirement ages...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 22. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his response to criticisms of the draft terms of references for a statutory inquiry into abuse within the Defence Forces; if he will amend the draft terms of reference; and if he will engage with stakeholders such as the Women of Honour group before doing so. [22815/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 33. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will detail both the maximum and the current strength levels of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22816/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 92. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to establish further ASD units in schools in County Monaghan. [22818/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update in respect of the application for capital funding under the additional school accommodation scheme by a college (details supplied) in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22819/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Air Corps (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 138. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Government secured legal advice that an agreement with the British government in respect of the operation of RAF aircraft in Irish airspace did not require Oireachtas approval; when such advice was last received; if there are plans to seek updated advice on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22476/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 137. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the average length of time it currently takes to check the validity of documents in relation to a passport application; the rules or targets related to such; when such rules or targets were adopted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22460/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 134. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his and his Department’s recent engagements with the Belarusian government, including with embassy officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22457/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (16 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 135. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the sanctions that currently apply to the government of Belarus or which have been applied to individual Belarusian citizens; the actions taken by the Government to enforce such sanctions in Ireland; if further sanctions are under active consideration at an EU level; the position of the Government on such; and if he...