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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (19 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: 80. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the ongoing progress of the Cork metropolitan area transport strategy in the areas of road and rail infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2273/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (19 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: 85. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the N25 Midleton to Youghal project, including the Castlemartyr bypass; if he will provide a timeline for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2274/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (19 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: 133. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding inflation-related cost increases to capital projects within the national development plan; if costings of such increases are available, if he will he provide same in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2276/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (24 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: 143. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of Cork businesses that have applied for assistance under the temporary business energy support scheme to date; the number of Kerry businesses that have applied; the number of Cork applications that have been successful; the number of Kerry applications that have been successful; the estimated value or worth of the support to date for each...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (24 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: 163. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps that will be taken to ensure greater awareness of eligibility for the recently introduced rent tax credit; if he is satisfied the application process is accessible for people who are entitled to the credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3080/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (26 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: 54. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she has details on future plans for the sports capital funding; if she will provide a timeline if possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3617/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: With regard to the upgrade of the N25 at Castlemartyr and Killeagh, I understand the documents, thankfully, have now gone to the Department of Transport for “gate zero” approval under the planning frameworks within the Department. Is it possible that this is looked into and that it is done immediately, and that funding is immediately issued for the appointment of a design...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (26 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: 25. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the efforts she has made in respect of funding for independent, regional and community radio stations; if she will outline any future plans for funding for these important areas within media circles; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3616/23]

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (31 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, on his appointment and wish him well in that role. No doubt, it is going to be one with plenty of travel and I know he will do his very best for us. In regard to the latest European Council summit, a number of important points were made. There was particular reference to the passing of Private Seán Rooney following his very...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (31 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: 107. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passport applications from County Cork that are currently outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4392/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diaspora Issues (31 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: 112. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the implementation of the Diaspora Strategy, 2020-2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4393/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (31 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: 531. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the position regarding funding that has been put on hold for an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4454/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Briefing on Current and Future Plans for the School Building Unit: Department of Education (31 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: I thank the Chairman for allowing me to speak today and I thank Deputy O'Sullivan for informing me. On the east Cork area, I represent the area and I know that the officials are familiar with the growing amount of housing that is going up in the region. At today's meeting there has been reference, through questions asked by Deputy O'Sullivan, on the potential medium-term decline in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Briefing on Current and Future Plans for the School Building Unit: Department of Education (31 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: I thank Ms Cusack. I apologise to Mr. Loftus, but I have limited time. Ms Cusack painted an excellent picture there. I have to agree with her in respect of forward planning. She referred to rail. A sum of €1.4 billion will be spent in east Cork and north Cork on tripling the rail capacity. As regards roads infrastructure, there is just shy of €1 billion in projects that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Briefing on Current and Future Plans for the School Building Unit: Department of Education (31 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: Upon completion of the project, the school will be full. That is the frightening thing about it. I commend the work the Department is doing on extending the existing schools and on building that school. It already exists, which is an important point to make, but tit is moving to an actual home, which it has been trying to get since 2013. The school is full. I appreciate Mr. Loftus's...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health
Health Service Executive - Financial Statements 2021 (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: I do not want to go over ground that has been covered by other committee members. I have concerns about the rate of progress in addressing the GP crisis in Ireland. Unfortunately, in many areas of the country, particularly in more rural communities in my constituency - and I will resist the urge to name towns and geographical areas - there is a chronic shortage of GPs. I would like to...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health
Health Service Executive - Financial Statements 2021 (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: I will ask about the retention of medical graduates in Ireland. A recent episode of "RTÉ Investigates" examined the serious issue that we are haemorrhaging well-trained and qualified healthcare professionals to places such as Australia, Canada and New Zealand. I have raised this matter at the committee in that past. Wages and conditions are enormous factors. At some stage, this issue...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health
Health Service Executive - Financial Statements 2021 (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: The question must be asked about how many doctors the HSE estimates it will take to fulfil needs in GP care. Are there estimates of how many additional GPs need to be hired? Even looking at the basics such as out-of-hours GP services, the likes of SouthDoc and other emergency out-of-hours services are at breaking point in respect of the services they are able to offer. I could give my own...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (2 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: 16. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his Department’s plans in relation to further investment to update and procure new aircraft for the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5102/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (2 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: 37. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his Department’s position on the challenges of retaining qualified maritime engineers and service personnel in the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5103/23]