Results 121-140 of 4,133 for speaker:Claire Kerrane

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (15 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 576. To ask the Minister for Health to advise regarding a HSE site (details supplied); the total size of the site (acres); the current buildings in use by the HSE; the current area (acres) unused which could be developed; and if anything is in train (plans) for any further development on site currently (aside from one project). [40961/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: We are moving on. At the rate we are going, we will barely hit the next question.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 109. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he considers recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon to be a violation of Lebanon's sovereignty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40859/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (10 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 247. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide further information on the allocation made in Budget 2025 of €5 million for a forgotten farmers scheme; the details of the scheme; when these details will be published; when the scheme will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40790/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (10 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 295. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware that elective surgeries have been paused in a hospital (details supplied) for the months of October and November; if his attention has been drawn to the serious impact this is having on patients on waiting lists; the action he will take to reverse this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40792/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (10 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 312. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider making the administration of the flu vaccine free of charge to those working in education, given the large number of people working in such settings and the need to hire cover when staff are sick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40865/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (9 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 37. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the lower rate of VAT on gas and electricity to natively produced renewable and sustainable fuel, where the proceeds go back into the local economy, given that 70% is sourced from abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40343/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (9 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 38. To ask the Minister for Finance if he would consider extending the reduction of 23% to 9% of VAT for heat pumps, to all appliance using renewable fuel given that many households may not be able to afford to retrofit their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40344/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (9 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she could reply to a follow-up email in relation to a national school (details supplied), which has a number of queries in relation to a funding request; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40404/24]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Business of Joint Committee (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I have received apologies from Deputies Sean Sherlock and Denise Mitchell. Before I begin this meeting, I wish to make a declaration on the record in relation to my role as Cathaoirleach to the committee, as follows: I do solemnly declare that I will duly and faithfully, and to the best of my knowledge and ability, execute the office of Cathaoirleach of the Joint Committee on Children,...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: The next agenda item for consideration this afternoon is pre-Committee Stage detailed scrutiny of the Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023, a Private Members' Bill sponsored by Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh. As members will be aware, this Private Members' Bill was drafted by Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh. Its main aim is to establish an independent commission for future generations....

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I now call Ms Davidson, who is appearing virtually.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I remind members that when putting questions to the witnesses, they should adhere to the agenda items scheduled for discussion. I now call on members to put their questions in accordance with the speaking rota circulated in advance of this meeting. Each member has been allocated seven minutes and should allow time for the witnesses to respond during the seven minutes.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I will move on now to Deputy Costello and remind him of the time.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: Would any of our witnesses like to make any concluding remarks?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I wish to give the final word to Deputy Ó Cathasaigh.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I thank Deputy Ó Cathasaigh. I propose to publish the opening statements on the Oireachtas website. Is that agreed? Agreed. I thank all our witnesses for their engagement and really important input here this afternoon. It is fair to say a special thanks to Ms Davidson. I thank her for her time and for being here sharing her expertise with us this afternoon. All of the witnesses'...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 230. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he is aware of the issue of asbestos in vacant properties, and the issue it causes in bringing properties back into use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39630/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 320. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if, in respect of babies born in December 2024, parents will receive the newly announced €420 'baby boost' payment, given that child benefit is payable the month after a baby is born; the supports those parents will receive in January 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40105/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 321. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has examined the amount a person in receipt of disability allowance can earn and still receive disability allowance, given the low number of persons with a disability in employment in Ireland, to ensure that those that do can receive increases announced in budgets, and are therefore incentivised to work and be...