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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ukraine War (28 Feb 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: It is a year since the Ukraine war started and a flood of refugees started coming into the country. The past year has seen a huge increase in the number of asylum seekers coming here. I understand in excess of 85,000 people have come here from Ukraine and other countries seeking refuge. I commend the Government, Department and particularly the people on their response to this influx and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ukraine War (28 Feb 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Obviously, the money is big; one would not expect otherwise. The number of providers is relatively small, however. There are 720 providers. I do not accept the argument that there were suddenly queries. I have raised questions on behalf of a number of providers and every time I raise a question, people come back and say they will be paid shortly. They never come back and say they are...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Water Pollution (28 Feb 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 78. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the level of pollution caused in ground water by wastewater systems from single house treatment systems; the steps he is taking to eliminate this damage to the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9735/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wastewater Treatment (28 Feb 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 119. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the discussions he has had with Teagasc, the EPA, and third level institutions, in relation to developing improved wastewater treatment systems for small developments and single houses and businesses to virtually eliminate the risk of ground water pollution and contamination of the environment from this source; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (28 Feb 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 307. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason the disability allowance payment, as well as a list of other social welfare payments, is not disregarded when assessing income for the purposes of securing a housing grant under the housing adaptation grants for older people and people with a disability grant scheme; if he proposes amending this rule; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (28 Feb 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 529. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if changes are proposed to the atypical work permit scheme to make the processing time of applications more efficient; when these proposed changes are likely to be rolled out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10211/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Greenways Provision (2 Mar 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 9. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount made available for greenways from Athenry to Collooney this year; the work to be done with this allocation; if he can confirm if he has instructed that any greenway planned will not interfere with the closed railway line from Athenry to Collooney, which is being considered for reopening as part of the strategic rail review;...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Greenways Provision (2 Mar 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: With that upbeat assessment of where we are going, as the Minister will be aware, I totally concur with him. My question is, in regard to the money that has been available for greenways from Athenry to Collooney, will there be a instruction given that the work cannot be done at the risk of destroying existing infrastructure that could be used for rail in the future? We need clarification on...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Greenways Provision (2 Mar 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Following the process, do I take it that nothing will be done ahead of the rail review being published and decisions being made on it? When the options are put forward by TII, am I correct that they are obligated to provide five options on each route and then go to public consultation and outline the merits and demerits in respect of cost, the environment, etc., of the five options? Could...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Greenways Provision (2 Mar 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Many people now accept with the new figures we received that it is likely that Athenry to Claremorris will proceed. Will the section from Claremorris to Collooney be considered in view of the fact that it would provide a connection, within a ten-minute bus ride, to Knock Airport from Charlestown? Furthermore, if that section was completed - it is there so it only has to be reopened - it...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Greenways Provision (2 Mar 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: It is all there.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Greenways Provision (2 Mar 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Minister is badly advised. The whole railway line is maintained. We cleaned that in the noughties so it is all there.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (1 Mar 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 52. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a proposal has been made to him to sign an amending statutory instrument changing the benefits of members of the CIÉ 1951 Pension Scheme; if not, if his attention has been drawn to any proposal to present such a draft statutory instrument to him; if it is his intention to refuse to sign any such instrument on the basis that it...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (1 Mar 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 84. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a decision will be made in respect of an application for a foreign birth registration (details supplied); the reason for the delay in making a decision on the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10315/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Transport Costs (1 Mar 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 124. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if it is permissible for bus companies that are part of the "free travel scheme" of her Department to charge an online booking fee to those eligible for "free travel" to book online under the terms of the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10443/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Expenditure (1 Mar 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 125. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the cost of the "free travel scheme" to her Department in each year since 2010; the number of persons each year over the same period with free travel passes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10444/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (1 Mar 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 179. To ask the Minister for Health the current status of telemedicine abortion; if it is intended to revert back to the pre-Covid practice in this regard, now the Covid pandemic restrictions are ended; if so, when this is likely to happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10436/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (1 Mar 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 180. To ask the Minister for Health if nursing homes that are part of the "nursing home subvention scheme" are entitled to charge a general daily "contribution charge" to the resident over and above the amount agreed with the HSE for the resident; if not, the steps the HSE intend taking to ensure that this practice is happening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10445/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (1 Mar 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 181. To ask the Minister for Health if nursing homes that are part of the "nursing homes subvention scheme" are entitled to charge for ancillary services not covered by the scheme as a general charge, even though they are not being availed of by the resident of the home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10446/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (1 Mar 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 182. To ask the Minister for Health if it is intended to send inspectors to nursing homes that are part of the "nursing home subvention scheme" to ensure they are not overcharging residents against the rules of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10447/23]