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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Capital Supply Service and Purpose Report Bill 2023: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: Does Ms Henry want to come in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Capital Supply Service and Purpose Report Bill 2023: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: While I welcome that it will bring more transparency, it is probably already possible for people to identify moneys that are being spent on capital projects, although they would have to undertake a detailed process of investigation to do so. When the Minister spoke to the Deputy in the Dáil, the Minister discussed the Project Ireland 2040 capital investment tracker, but the Deputy wants...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (17 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 26. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether enquiries will be made to assist the journalists and their families (details supplied) and who are currently stuck in Gaza and attempting to get out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56733/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (17 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 294. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether on renewing an individual's drivers licence online the requirement to have a public services card in order to activate MyGovID will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1752/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (17 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 453. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of Local Enterprise Office supported jobs in each county at the end of 2023, in tabular from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1870/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 451. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of IDA-supported jobs in each county at the end of 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1868/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 452. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of Enterprise Ireland-]supported jobs in each county at the end of 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1869/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Small and Medium Enterprises (17 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 457. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the key supports his Department is providing for the SME sector. [2096/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 685. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the expenditure on new school buildings and refurbishment of existing buildings since 27 June 2020, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1949/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Policies (17 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 969. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there are plans to increase the home benefits package for over 70s; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1572/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 992. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the time it takes for suitability background checks on Garda recruits to be completed. [56296/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (17 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1055. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to give an update on the operation of the Sex Offenders (Amendment) Act 2023 and what impact she believes it is having on deterring or controlling sex offenders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57114/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (17 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1098. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality whether the Family Courts Bill 2022 can be amended to include provisions that compel banks to honour court orders related to property transfers and deeds, treating them as final and binding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1431/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (17 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1099. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality whether the Family Courts Bill 2022 can be amended to extend the first start legislation to include separated/divorced couples seeking to re-mortgage property and providing them with the same financial benefits as first-time buyers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1432/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (17 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1100. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality whether the Family Courts Bill 2022 can be amended to provide for the establishment of separate procedures for banks to review mortgage applications from separated/divorced couples with existing court orders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1433/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (17 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1101. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality whether the Family Courts Bill 2022 can be amended to allow for the implementation of mechanisms allowing individuals to discharge mortgages directly, eliminating the need for payments through an ex-partner's account and reducing the risk of financial abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1434/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (17 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1343. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of residential places for people with a disability currently being provided as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available, by CHO area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56746/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (17 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1344. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of new emergency places provided to people with a disability as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available, by CHO area, in tabular form. [56747/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (17 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1345. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of people with a disability in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available; the number of people currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting less than 6, between 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (17 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1346. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of people with a disability in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available; the number of people currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting less than 6, between 6-12, and the number waiting less than 6, between...