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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (11 Jul 2023)

Richard Bruton: 133. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment whether any policy options exist for homes which have no fireplace and cannot heat their home without power in the event of a power cut. [33866/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (11 Jul 2023)

Richard Bruton: 199. To ask the Minister for Finance whether the Tax Strategy Group is looking at any particular issues in respect of the structure of USC and of income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33867/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (11 Jul 2023)

Richard Bruton: 285. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of new SNA posts which have been created in the past five years; how these extra posts have been allocated as between special schools, special classes within mainstream and to mainstream classes to support children with special needs; and if she is satisfied the children in different settings have an equitable chance of having their...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Animal Culls (11 Jul 2023)

Richard Bruton: 336. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government whether the cull of seagulls which was permitted on a pilot basis in Balbriggan proved a success; whether an extension into other areas where over-invasion of residential areas is occurring, could be considered where these birds are clearly moving out of their natural habitat; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (11 Jul 2023)

Richard Bruton: 384. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he is aware that many apartments built to high insulation standards seem to be without any method for achieving reasonable temperatures during a very hot spell; and whether the regulatory standards have considered how this matter might be addressed, without recourse to very energy intensive air conditioning. [33847/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Services (11 Jul 2023)

Richard Bruton: 394. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will outline the approach which is being taken in aligning the operational approaches of those working in local authorities that have great expertise in managing water infrastructure, as Uisce Éireann takes over more direct responsibility for these operations and the workforce involved; and whether the Workplace...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (11 Jul 2023)

Richard Bruton: 495. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality whether she has considered extending greater residency rights to the spouse of an Irish citizen where the family has been living abroad, so that it would be easier for them to come and go with their children and spouse who are all Irish citizens; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33868/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (11 Jul 2023)

Richard Bruton: 505. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she has received a report from the Garda Commissioner on the new initiatives that have been put in place to make Dublin city centre safer; if it shows the impact on criminal or anti-social behaviour on arrests, on detection rates, and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33982/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Measures (11 Jul 2023)

Richard Bruton: 646. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is considering legislation to restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements in the case of sexual harassment and discrimination, along the lines considered in Seanad Éireann. [34298/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (11 Jul 2023)

Richard Bruton: 873. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he can make provision for school leavers with a stamp 4 Visa to get access to third-level education at an affordable price, in order that they will not be treated in the same way as students travelling from outside the EU to study in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33826/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (6 Jul 2023)

Richard Bruton: 44. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of estates which are overdue for taking-in-charge; and if he plans any initiatives to address this problem. [33127/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (6 Jul 2023)

Richard Bruton: 59. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will update the Dáil Éireann on the level of home purchases by first-time-buyers; and the progress of Government initiatives to support this. [33128/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (6 Jul 2023)

Richard Bruton: 133. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has undertaken an assessment of the take-up of the working family dividend, and consulted with the Revenue Commissioners who collect income data to ensure that this support is fully taken up. [33146/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (6 Jul 2023)

Richard Bruton: 157. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has undertaken a review of means test in the social welfare code; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33145/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (6 Jul 2023)

Richard Bruton: 170. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is in a position to sanction an increase in An Post pensions which have been signed off by the Trustees. [33421/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (6 Jul 2023)

Richard Bruton: 191. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of earners that pay income tax at the top 40% rate, before tax credits are taken into account. [33342/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (6 Jul 2023)

Richard Bruton: 192. To ask the Minister for Finance the percentage of full-time workers that pay income tax at the top 40% rate, before tax credits are taken into account. [33343/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (6 Jul 2023)

Richard Bruton: 193. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of people who have benefitted from the increase in the home carers tax credit in Budget 2023. [33344/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (6 Jul 2023)

Richard Bruton: 194. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of people who have benefitted from the earned income tax credit since its introduction, in tabular form. [33345/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (6 Jul 2023)

Richard Bruton: 195. To ask the Minister for Finance when the age tax credit of €245 was last increased; the percentage increase in average earnings since that last increase; and if he will list the age credit as an element of the tax code which should be reviewed as preparation for the Budget 2024 commencement. [33425/23]