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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 May 2024)

Martin Browne: ....53 million for 2024 to continue progress, and a further €5.4 million to complete the design and bring the project through An Bord Pleanála; his views on the fact seven homes are in planning limbo as long as the project remains suspended; his views on how the non-provision of funding will affect the poor road safety record of the N24 in its current state; his further views on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Active Travel (16 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...to serve well with public transport and has been designed in a car-centric manner. For example, the distance from the front gate of the business park to the businesses within can often be quite long and car parking is generally provided for all. In this context, it can be difficult to illicit behavioural change in these areas. It is therefore evident that there is not one sole solution...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Projects (16 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...and Point Village, and Finglas and Howth Junction launched in 2022. An Bord Pleanála recently granted planning permission for four of the 12 Core Bus Corridor (CBC) schemes including the Clongriffin, and Ballymun/Finglas to City Centre CBCs. Construction of the CBCs is expected to start by 2026. MetroLink MetroLink will be a fully segregated and mostly underground new railway line...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Gambling Sector (16 May 2024)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 153. To ask the Minister for Finance how long gaming and casino businesses are allowed to operate without a licence in Ireland (as per the revenue.ie register of gaming licences) before prosecution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22249/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Centres (16 May 2024)

Matt Shanahan: ...supplied); the number of complementary visitors admitted over the past five years; his views on whether this issue should be relatively easy to rectify; when the visitor centre will receive the long awaited cash safe that will enable it to process cash payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22292/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Schemes (16 May 2024)

Norma Foley: In July 2016, the Government launched a major initiative for Dublin’s North East Inner City (NEIC) to oversee the long term, social and economic regeneration of the area. The Mulvey Report entitled “Dublin’s North East Inner City – Creating a Brighter Future” was published in February 2017 and made a number of recommendations. As part of this response, in...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (16 May 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...of specific benefits. In 2023, my Department ran a public information campaign specifically for those who have either cared for, or are currently caring for, a family member or loved one on a long-term basis to learn about changes being made to their State Pension Contributory entitlements. In 2022 we ran a campaign aimed at increasing take up of the Working Family Payment, and this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in the cases where the response is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. However, the nature of the naturalisation process is such that, for a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a considerable period of time. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (16 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in the cases where the response is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (16 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: An appeal by the person concerned under the Regularisation of Long Term Undocumented Migrants scheme has been received and continues to be processed. It is not possible to provide a guideline as to when processing of all appeals will be completed. It should be noted that processing times may vary depending on the complexity of the application and the number of appeals received. ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (16 May 2024)

Mairead Farrell: ...Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the options currently available to the family of a young child seeking crèche support in Galway city when they are currently on long waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22185/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (16 May 2024)

Brendan Smith: 280. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will introduce specific funding provision in her Department's Estimates for the local improvement scheme in view of the long delays in having such roads brought up to a proper standard for local residents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22080/24]

Committee on Public Petitions: Reasonable Accommodation for Dyslexic Students in State Examinations: Discussion (16 May 2024)

Martin Browne: ...physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected, pursuant to both the Constitution and statute, by absolute privilege. They are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable, or to otherwise engage...

Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Michael McGrath: ...is ringing and we must take heed of it and take on board all of the expert advice that we are getting in that respect. That is why we are setting up two new funds: one is to provide for the future, but not the long-distant future 30 or 40 years away. The demographics will not look after themselves. These are costs that are coming very quickly in the years ahead. I refer to the cost of...

Delivering Universal Healthcare: Statements (15 May 2024) See 14 other results from this debate

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...it all of the time – to be told that if people have a full medical card, they should send in the receipt and it will refund them. However, it does not work that way. People are waiting for so long that they could have three or four blood tests done. I ask the Minister of State to look at these services that are needed urgently. I want to raise the issue of an injury clinic for...

Ceisteanna Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 May 2024) See 4 other results from this debate

Mary Butler: ...campus, with 17 residents still on-site. There has been ongoing engagement with the residents. Where any Minister receives a report from HIQA that there is a fire risk in a facility which is a long-term residential home for older people, action has to be taken. I stand over the decision. Forty-three residents have been transferred, with 17 more still on-site whose families are not in a...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 May 2024) See 5 other results from this debate

Heather Humphreys: Like the Deputy, I have engaged with the families of the victims of this terrible atrocity. I know some of them extremely well. It has been a long journey and a difficult time for them. As the Tánaiste said, we need to look at this issue once again and try to get access to the files. I take on board what the Deputy said.

Road Safety and Maintenance: Motion [Private Members] (15 May 2024) See 5 other results from this debate

Martin Heydon: ...government is supplying significant funding, we are acknowledging that local authorities are best placed to make determinations in their own areas for maximum delivery of results. The Department of Transport, along with local authorities, continues to work towards enhancing the climate resilience of the road network in these challenging and changing climate conditions. Under the...