Mon, 28 Jul – 3 Aug 2025 · 3 TDs · 0 bills voted on · 41 questions · 0 new lobbying filings
Brian Brennan — Fine Gael
0 votes ·
8 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked8 total
Social3 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason an application for a non-contributory pension by a person (details supplied) was unsuccessful; the options available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42501/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of a child benefit application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43636/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of a domiciliary care allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43637/25]
Housing2 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if additional funding will be made available to local authorities to assist in the purchase of additional four to five-bed larger family homes needed, that are not currently in the housing stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40963/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on an application (details supplied) under the National Developer Providing Infrastructural Resolution Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41905/25]
Justice2 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether a contract has been issued or is under consideration for an accommodation centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41363/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the introduction of a single permit system for visas and work permits in cases such as that of a person (details supplied) in order that a work permit will not expire before a visa is granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42025/25]
Foreign1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the Government's position on the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025. [40715/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the new pay-related benefit for a person out of work (details supplied) does not account for dependants; the reason a single person can get the same as a family of four; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44237/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount paid out as part of the Ukrainian response for non-accommodation costs, including car repairs and other items, under the discretionary needs payment; if the details can be outlined in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44407/25]
Transport1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the Arklow to Shillelagh greenway project (details supplied); if he will provide details on the delay; if he will commit to ensuring the project progresses in a timely manner; the timeframe for delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44236/25]
Public Expenditure1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the timeline for works on Gorey Garda station as discussed with the Minister on his visit on 19 May; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44408/25]
Agriculture1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there will be an area based scheme sought by organisations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44238/25]
Malcolm Byrne — Fianna Fáil
0 votes ·
28 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked28 total
Enterprise9 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline the plans for Ireland to hold an international summit on artificial intelligence in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40760/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the progress made on the creation of an artificial intelligence observatory to monitor the development and impact of AI and provide policy advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40761/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the net number of jobs provided, by each local enterprise office, in each local authority area in each of the years 2015 to 2024 inclusive, in tabular form [40762/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the breakdown of the reasons for the refusal of employment permits during 2024 and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40763/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if the Government has had any discussions regarding the development of a sovereign artificial intelligence system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40783/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the total number of IDA visits, the total number of IDA-supported companies and the total number of employees in those IDA-supported companies, in each county, for each of the years 2015 to 2024 and to date in 2025. [40810/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the reason the new Fáilte Ireland destination experience development plan for County Wexford makes minimal reference to Gorey and north Wexford; if his Department regards this part of the country as a tourism destination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40916/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline the supports that have been provided by his Department, by Fáilte Ireland or by any other Government agency to support tourism in the Gorey and Kilmuckridge municipal districts at any stage in the period 2015 to 2024, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40917/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment regarding the development of tourism promotion plans for the Normandy celebrations in 2027, the role that is envisioned for Ferns, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40918/25]
Education6 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the construction of a school (details supplied); and the projected timelines for completion. [40791/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the construction of a school (details supplied); and the projected timelines for completion. [40792/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the construction of the redevelopment and extension of a school (details supplied); and the projected timelines for completion. [40793/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the construction of a school (details supplied); and the projected timelines for completion. [40794/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the extension of a school (details supplied); and the projected timelines for completion. [40795/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she supports the concept that every school should become a school of sanctuary; and her views on the role of schools as champions of inclusion. [41229/25]
Health3 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the GP training programme; the number on the programme in each of the years 2015 to 2024, inclusive; the destinations of those on the programme upon completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40766/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health his views on Ireland’s success in reaching a life expectancy of 83 years; what she expects to be the life expectancy for men and women in 2030, 2040 and 2050; the factors behind these statistics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40807/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the primary reasons that approximately 10% of children at 24 months of age have not received the MMR vaccine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40808/25]
Climate2 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the strategies the Government supports to address fast fashion and the recycling of clothing textiles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40764/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on the South Coast DMAP Implementation Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41276/25]
Culture2 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the proportion of the country and the percentage of the population that now have 5G mobile coverage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40805/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his plans to prepare Ireland for the development and deployment of 6G technology; the part Ireland is playing in the European Union’s preparations for 6G technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40806/25]
Defence1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the reason for the apparent decline in the percentage and number of female inductees to the Permanent Defence Force in 2024 compared to previous years; if a strategy is in place to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40759/25]
Housing1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the publication of the wind energy guidelines. [41277/25]
Justice1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of criminal legal aid certificates granted in the District Court for each of the years 2015 to 2024; the reasons for the increase in that number; the total costs for each year 2015 to 2024 of legal aid granted in the District Court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40809/25]
Agriculture1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the decline in gender balance on national call research review panels over the period 2022-2024 and for the decline in the number of female participants in ACORNS over the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40757/25]
Children1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children in care who are in their third placement or greater within the previous 12-months in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; the reasons for the increase in numbers in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40758/25]
Further and Higher Education1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of companies, and from what sector, collaborating with Research Ireland's activities or other State supported research initiatives in 2024; if the proportion of SMEs can be identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40765/25]