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Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (29 May 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 4. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [22349/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (29 May 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I read an article last month which reported that the European Commission is considering giving pharmaceutical companies financial incentives and enhancing their market exclusivity in the way they produce drugs, particularly in the niche area of orphan drugs and rare diseases. I found the article welcome but in another way it was amusing in the context of the access patients here have to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (28 May 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 40. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on school building projects in Cork; the number of new schools in planning stage; the number of new school builds that have started; the number that have yet to be tendered for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23766/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (28 May 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 45. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the level of funding and plans for this year’s Summer Programme in Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23765/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 May 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 134. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current average waiting time for driving tests in Cork; the progress that has been made in reducing the waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23597/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 May 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 135. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current average waiting time for driving tests conducted through Irish in Cork; the progress that has been made in reducing the waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23598/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 May 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 147. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a person (details supplied) will receive a date for a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23923/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Schemes (28 May 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 168. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address concerns in correspondence (details supplied); if there are any suitable schemes available to this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23922/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (28 May 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 308. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23599/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (28 May 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 328. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications that are currently being processed for the join family (sponsor is a spouse and Irish citizen) visa; the average processing time for a visa of this nature; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23596/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (28 May 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 452. To ask the Minister for Health the number of home support hours being provided in each LHO in CHO 4 as of 1 May 2024 or the latest date available; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for home support hours in each LHO in CHO4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23751/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (29 May 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 99. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the grants available through her Department to help promote tourism in areas of Cork; if a grant is available at national level or through the local authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24248/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Broadcasting Sector (30 May 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I am taking this question on behalf of Deputy O'Connor. Has the Minister's Department given any consideration to further supporting community, local and regional radio stations in Ireland, including the broadcasting levy?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Broadcasting Sector (30 May 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: As the Minister has rightly said, 80% of people get their news information from local radio stations. That is worth bearing in mind. I assume Deputy O'Connor was referring to the likes of Radio Youghal. I would refer to Cork City Community Radio and CUH FM Hospital Radio, not to mention bigger broadcasters like Cork's 96FM and C103. This type of funding is fundamental for them to continue...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Broadcasting Sector (30 May 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Local and regional radio is the most listened to in the country. While the Sound and Vision scheme is very welcome, community, local and regional radio stations provide a public service. I get what the Minister said and the context, but, at the same time, I urge that whatever consideration might be possible could be given to allow stations to expand their funding into the public service...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I wish to ask a short supplementary question. I welcome the funding, which is a phenomenal amount of money. When we all started here the overall allocation was under €100 million. According to the Minister of State, it is now at least €250 million. By the sounds of it, there is scope for further increases, which would be even more welcome. From what the Minister of State...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (30 May 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Cuirim an ceist seo ar son an Teachta O'Connor. I ask about the number of housing commencements in County Cork for the first quarter of 2024.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (30 May 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister for his response. Before coming in, I looked at a few newspaper articles going back to 2023. The hard, raw statistics the Minister quotes are impressive. It is good to see the journey we have gone on. The trend is more impressive. The figure from 2023 is 2,232 homes in Cork, a 16.6% increase on 2022's 1,913 units. In the city in the first 11 months of 2023, there...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (30 May 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: The majority of Deputies from Cork city and county would attest to that. To be fair, the councils have been trailblazers in the delivery of units. I commend them on the work they are doing and I wish them continued success in the years ahead. It is, however, incumbent on me to reiterate to the Minister that while many of the things we have said are positive, be it the exemptions for...