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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (20 Apr 2023)

Colm Burke: I thank the Cathaoirleach.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (20 Apr 2023)

Colm Burke: It is not an area I focus on. I do not have a huge knowledge of it even though I know Cork has a good deal of fishery activity. My constituency is at a remove from the coastline so we are not privileged to have the good beaches other constituencies in Cork have. However, I have no difficulty should the Cathaoirleach wish to add it in.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (20 Apr 2023)

Colm Burke: Will bringing in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage include dealing with local authorities and their accountability for the funding they receive? Will that come under the remit of the Department when it comes in?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (20 Apr 2023)

Colm Burke: That would be important.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (20 Apr 2023)

Colm Burke: I accept that.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (20 Apr 2023)

Colm Burke: 28. To ask the Minister for Health the action his Department is taking to address the current critical shortage of dentists across the private sector and public service in Ireland, in view that at least 500 extra dentists are needed to meet the needs of a rising population and to replace retiring dentists as per this report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (20 Apr 2023)

Colm Burke: 35. To ask the Minister for Health the action his Department is taking to deal with the shortage of community beds in the Cork/Kerry region in view of the fact that 240 beds have been removed from the system in the past four years, and also taking into account that beds are being occupied in Cork University Hospital by patients who could have been discharged over three months ago into...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Costs (20 Apr 2023)

Colm Burke: 94. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what action is being taken by his Department in conjunction with the Revenue Commissioners in assisting those importing second-hand agricultural machinery from the UK, given there are now significant delays and disruption being experienced as a result of the UK leaving the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (20 Apr 2023)

Colm Burke: 191. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what his Department’s long-term plans are to alleviate traffic congestion in Kinsale town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18841/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (20 Apr 2023)

Colm Burke: 192. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what his Department’s long-term plans are to alleviate traffic congestion in Clonakilty town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18842/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (20 Apr 2023)

Colm Burke: 193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the funding application by Cork County Council for the road upgrade project at Pewter Hole Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18843/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (20 Apr 2023)

Colm Burke: 323. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the number of applications made to the ash dieback replanting scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18801/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (20 Apr 2023)

Colm Burke: 324. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications made to the ash dieback replanting scheme which have been processed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18802/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (20 Apr 2023)

Colm Burke: 325. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of successful applications made to the ash dieback replanting scheme; the total amount of funding paid out to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18803/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (20 Apr 2023)

Colm Burke: 360. To ask the Minister for Health if he will clarify as to the new procedures that have been put in place to expedite the process for the development and the building for the new elective hospital for Cork; if he can provide a timeframe as to when his Department will allow the project to proceed to planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10401/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Apr 2023)

Colm Burke: 21. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what action his Department is taking to reduce the five-month waiting time for driving tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18391/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Apr 2023)

Colm Burke: 22. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what immediate action his Department is taking to help alleviate the waiting time for driving tests, which now stands at five months, in view that many provisional drivers now find themselves in a position where they will not have the funds to insure their vehicle wherein the cost is significantly higher for provisional drivers than...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Energy Policy (19 Apr 2023)

Colm Burke: 23. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the proposed introduction of E10 petrol in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18397/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Energy Policy (19 Apr 2023)

Colm Burke: 24. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to clarify that following the potential introduction of E10 petrol in Ireland, whether or not E5 petrol will still continue to be supplied in order to cater for the thousands of pre-Euro V engine vehicles still being used by many motorists on Irish roads today, in view that if E5 petrol were to be discontinued nationally thousands of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Energy Policy (19 Apr 2023)

Colm Burke: 25. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what action his Department is taking to ensure that motorists will not be directly affected by the proposed introduction of E10 petrol, in view that many motorists currently operate older vehicles compatible to E5 petrol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18399/23]