Results 561-580 of 12,209 for speaker:Colm Burke

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Priorities (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Burke: 607. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection his Department's plans to introduce a new Action Plan promoting social inclusion in rural areas, in view that "The Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020-2025" is coming to an end later this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39025/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Burke: 856. To ask the Minister for Health when the ground floor and first floor of the new Mallow General Hospital will be fully operational; the plans for the use of these two sections of the hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38702/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Burke: I thank the Deputy for the question. The free contraception scheme was launched in September 2022, initially for those aged 17-25. It has been gradually expanded and now includes women aged 17-35 from July 1st, 2024. The scheme is open to women, girls and other people identifying as transgender or non-binary, who are ordinarily resident in Ireland and for whom prescription contraception is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Policies (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Burke: The free contraception scheme was launched in September 2022, initially for those aged 17-25. It has been gradually expanded and now includes women aged 17-35 from July 1st, 2024. The scheme is open to women, girls and other people identifying as transgender or non-binary, who are ordinarily resident in Ireland and for whom prescription contraception is deemed suitable by their doctors. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Burke: 918. To ask the Minister for Health the action her Department and HSE have taken on the proposed introduction of a national programme for the safe disposal of unused medications in the community in line with EU Directive 2001/83/EC; if she will commit to pursuing this matter further with a view to establishing a safe, consistent and accessible return system through community pharmacies...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Burke: 919. To ask the Minister for Health the engagement that has taken place between her Department and HSE with the community pharmacies with a view to introducing a national programme for the safe disposal of unused or expired medications by members of the public in line with EU Directive 2001/83/EC; if she is aware of the patient-safety, public-health and environmental risks posed by the lack...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Burke: 920. To ask the Minister for Health if there has been any engagement between her Department, HSE and a union (details supplied) on the proposed introduction of a national programme for the safe disposal of unused medications in the community in line with EU Directive 2001/83/EC; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39082/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Policies (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Burke: A Healthy Weight for Ireland, the Obesity Policy and Action Plan (OPAP), was launched in September 2016 under the auspices of the Healthy Ireland Framework (Healthy Ireland: A Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013-2025). OPAP covers a 10-year period up to 2025 and aims to reverse obesity trends, prevent associated health risks, and reduce the overall burden for individuals,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Childcare Services (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Burke: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Reports (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Burke: 1058. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the action his Department is taking to encourage young people to remain living and working in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39026/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (10 Jul 2025)

Colm Burke: The issue in relation to funding is about people living in disadvantaged communities, supporting people with disabilities and people with a criminal record who, as a result, have difficulty finding employment. I am concerned that there is a lack of structure for people discharged from our prisons in accommodation and in trying to get them back into the system. Will more work be done in that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (10 Jul 2025)

Colm Burke: It is interesting the Minister of State mentioned the Glen Resource Centre. I have been involved going back to 1996 when there was nothing at all there. We got funding from Europe to start the centre. There are now 80 organisations using the centre. It is a fantastic development with fantastic staff. All of the organisations there are working hard, providing a good service for the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (10 Jul 2025)

Colm Burke: 85. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the total amount of funding allocated to the social inclusion and community activation programme in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38272/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (10 Jul 2025)

Colm Burke: 78. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on his recent meeting with his German counterpart, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38281/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (10 Jul 2025)

Colm Burke: 77. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on the level of humanitarian support to Gaza in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38282/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Social Isolation (10 Jul 2025)

Colm Burke: 102. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the plans in place to support older people who experience loneliness and social isolation, particularly those located in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38274/25]

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 1 - President's Establishment (Revised)
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Revised)
Vote 3 - Office of the Attorney General (Revised)
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Revised)
Vote 6 - Office of the Chief State Solicitor (Revised) (9 Jul 2025)

Colm Burke: I thank the Taoiseach for making time available to be with us this evening. With regard to the DPP budget, I see there is a 177% increase in the number of court dates in the Central Criminal Court. There is the fact that in 2019, there were 127 court dates in the Central Criminal Court and by 2024, those outside the Central Criminal Court were up by 572%; in other words, it was outside of...