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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 172. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on the rolling out of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme in terms of the timeframes, given that applications for sporting equipment have been announced first; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24350/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (11 Jun 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 302.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if assistance will be provided to secure school transport arrangements under the school transport scheme for a school in Stonetown, County Louth (details supplied) in order that this school can remain open to the public; her plans to utilise this schools capacity to enrol children given the shortage of places in schools in Dundalk; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (11 Jun 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 488.To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the details of eligibility for the rent-a-room scheme for those on a social welfare payment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25435/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (11 Jun 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 500.To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive an answer from the Social Welfare Appeals Office, as this appeal is pending since June 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25555/24]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Over recent years, I have lost count of the number of times I have heard of people going to Newry in the North or even abroad for dental treatment due to the cost and lack of availability of dental services in my constituency of Louth and east Meath. The lack of dental services is having a detrimental effect on children. For example, I spoke to a constituent last week about the orthodontic...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: It is not working. The cost and availability of dental services need to be tackled, as does the orthodontic situation in Dundalk. Going private is not an option, as orthodontists are too busy or not taking referrals. Medical cards are being refused by regular practices. People are waiting extraordinary amounts of time for essential medical treatment. Children are 15 or 16 years of age...

Digital Services (Levy) Bill 2024: Second Stage (19 Jun 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I do not like starting a debate by being negative but it was announced that there will be 85 redundancies in PayPal between Dundalk and Dublin, which is very bad news. I am a sitting TD in Dundalk. PayPal is a top company and good employer that still employs a lot of people. I do not know how many times over the past number of years we have had phone calls to tell us this is the last time...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (18 Jun 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 239. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the rules relating to cross-border movement under the IPAS system (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25985/24]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: On behalf of the Regional Group, I give my condolences to the family and friends of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh. I have known Mícheál a long, long time. I spoke to him many a time. His son, Eamonn, lives in Dundalk. I also welcome Natasha O'Brien. We are all behind her. It is a pity she is here under these circumstances. I will ask the Ceann Comhairle one...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (26 Jun 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 115. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the Government plans to change the eligibility for carer’s allowance to include those who are on a community employment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27521/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (27 Jun 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: There has been a significant rise in the number of older people with housing difficulties, according to two charities: Alone, which represents older people, and Threshold, which advocates for those with housing difficulties. The housing adaptation grant will help older people to stay at home longer. Under the scheme, grants of up to €30,000 are available to eligible people to...

Statutory Home Care: Statements (27 Jun 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Ireland has an ageing population. Life expectancy in this country has risen by two years for women and 2.5 years for men since 2008. With an average life expectancy of 84.1 for women and 80.5 for men, Ireland is now above the European average. Central Statistics Office, CSO, projections indicate that by 2030, there will be more than 1 million people aged 65 and over in Ireland. It...

Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: On a personal note, I thank the Tánaiste for the update on Private Seán Rooney, who was killed on 14 December 2022, and for keeping the pressure on the Lebanese ministers for foreign affairs and defence and their legal department. It is very important to get justice for Private Seán Rooney, his family and his colleagues. It is also nice to note that it is a priority of this...

Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Maybe not any more but when someone goes into the Army, he or she will be starting from a very low base and everything else.

Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: If a garda and a nurse are married, they still cannot afford to buy a three-bedroom house in Dublin.

Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: These are young people who want to have a career and to be properly trained and to be properly financed for the work. These people are deployed on UN peacekeeping missions. They are away from their families for six to eight months. I am a family man, and that seems a long time to be away. These people are making sacrifices. The rewards should be there. I will put my hand up and say...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (4 Jul 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: It is no secret that there is a shortage of general practitioner services in many parts of Ireland and my constituency of Louth and east Meath is no different. Not a week goes by without constituents coming into my constituency office begging for medical access. The Louth GP shortage has left patients in Drogheda facing a two-year wait to register with a local doctor. Just this week, I...

Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (4 Jul 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the Government's approval of raising the legal age for tobacco product sales to 21, with the passing of this Bill. This landmark decision marks a pivotal moment in our ongoing efforts to safeguard public health and secure a healthier future for our youth. First, let us acknowledge the significance of this legislation. By raising the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Special Educational Needs (11 Jul 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 64. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to raising this issue on Leaders' Questions in May, what steps have been taken to amend assault leave entitlements to ensure that SNAs have equal provision of health and safety leave, and to ensure that teachers' and SNAs' income is fully protected for the duration of their medically certified leave (details supplied); and if she will...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Special Educational Needs (11 Jul 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I raised this issue during Leaders' Questions in May. Have any steps been taken to amend assault leave entitlements to ensure SNAs have equal provision of health and safety leave and to ensure the incomes of teachers and SNAs are fully protected for the duration of their medically certified leave? Will the Minister make a statement on the matter?