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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (17 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: 442. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the proposed loss of a teacher post (details supplied); if this can be reviewed to reflect both Government policy in relation to class sizes and the concerns of the school community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24211/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Sites (18 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: 71. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the position regarding the Derelicts Sites Act 1990; the progress that has been made in relation to the November 2021 review in conjunction with local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24963/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: 128. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the new school building for a school (details supplied); the date for the completion of this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25075/22]

National Parks and Wildlife Service Strategic Plan: Statements (Resumed) (19 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, and the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, for delivering this action plan. I know an incredible amount of work went into it. I am delighted to see the work that has been done on heritage, including natural heritage, and the move by the NPWS back to Custom House. Today shows the wisdom of that move,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Citizens Information Services (19 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: I am trying to clear up some confusion and doubt about the Wicklow Town Citizens Information Centre, a very much appreciated source of information and assistance to local residents not just in Wicklow town, but in the area around it. The centre operated very successfully up until April 2020. There was an issue around the building that the centre was operating out of, and it was closed down....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Citizens Information Services (19 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: An outreach office is obviously better than nothing but Wicklow town is the county town with a growing population. It is designated under the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy as a key growth town in planning. That is where we are planning to grow populations in County Wicklow, which is in Bray and in Wicklow town. The removal of this service and the suggestion that the service may...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Site Acquisition (19 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: 275. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the site acquisition process for a school (details supplied) since it was initiated; if she will provide all of the reports and technical assessments that were carried out by or on behalf of her Department on the site in relation to the proposed development of a secondary school that was previously announced by her Department;...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2022: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (12 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: The Minister has to be back, but I agree with his final comments on making our town centres people-centred and sharing that space in a manner that protects everybody.

Dereliction and Building Regeneration Bill 2022: First Stage (24 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for identification, management, restoration and bringing back to use of derelict buildings and to simplify and expedite applications to refurbish or change the use of upper floors or ‘over the shop’ for residential use by establishing in each local authority a special planning and building control...

Dereliction and Building Regeneration Bill 2022: First Stage (24 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: I recently met the Irish Wheelchair Association to discuss housing, universal design, Part M and wheelchair-liveable accommodation. Do housing need and demand assessments carried out by local authorities take account of the number of wheelchair-liveable properties that should be included? Liveable is a slightly higher design than just accessible. I want to know whether those numbers are...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (24 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: 274. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application for a child (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25855/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (24 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: 325. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application of a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26399/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (24 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: 326. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application of a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26400/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (24 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: 337. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26453/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: 592. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the campaign led by an organisation (details supplied) that is seeking improved pay, work structures and proper engagement with the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25739/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (25 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: 56. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26709/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Common Agricultural Policy (26 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: 128. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the way he intends to bridge the gap identified by the European Commission between the greenhouse gas reduction targets for agriculture in the Climate Action Plan 2021 and the measures identified in the draft CAP strategic plan; the way the bridging of that gap will be funded; and if he...

Irish Apprenticeship System: Statements (26 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: As somebody who served an apprenticeship many years ago, I know how challenging it can be. Apprenticeships are technically challenging and, after one qualifies, some of the work can be physically challenging as well. However, there is no doubt that an apprenticeship is a very good educational opportunity that provides very transferable skills. Apprentices who have done four years of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (26 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: 40. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a HSE report which outlines that by the end of June 2022 there will only be seven dental practices in County Wicklow that accept medical card patients; the actions that he will take to rectify the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26409/22]