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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: I welcome that the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has managed to reduce the fees for many people using childcare but the reality is that many families using childminders are still excluded from these supports. In my constituency, there is a mix of people who choose childminders who are excluded from these supports and people who cannot access crèche...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (28 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: 200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of sports utility vehicles registered in total in Ireland; the number of SUVs registered annually over the past ten years; the number registered to date for 2023; if he will provide a breakdown of the number of SUVs registered per county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14685/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: 210. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progress and future implementation of the BusConnects F-spine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14969/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: 222. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of installing an electronic timetable with real time arrival times at bus stops; the cost of installing a roofed shelter at bus stops that currently only have a sign; the process for applying for both for a particular bus stop; the plans to install both across the city and county over the coming year in particular at Stop...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Measures (28 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: 269. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for a timeline on the introduction of Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15356/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (28 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: 582. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his Department will carry out a full review of justice systems sentencing, particularly in relation to minimum sentences for domestic violence and sexual abuse cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15232/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (29 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: 90. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if temporary funding will be made available for remedial work on apartment defects to be commenced before the relevant legislation is introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15659/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (29 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: 127. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when her Department will commence the tendering process for "lot 6" school works which includes a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15722/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (29 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: 129. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the new policy paper for Irish-medium secondary education will be available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15762/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (29 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: 130. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will consider the building of an Irish-medium secondary school in Dublin 8, given that there are several bunscoileanna in the area but no gaelcholáistí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15763/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (30 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: 272. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the total cost to the State of running Immigration Service Delivery, previously Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, by year, from 2013 to date, excluding the International Protection Office service delivery. [15838/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (30 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: 273. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the total cost to the State of creating and issuing IRP, formerly GNIB cards, by year, from 2013 to date, excluding IRP cards issued to persons granted international protection. [15839/23]

European Union Directive: Motion (19 Apr 2023)

Patrick Costello: I welcome this initiative. Anything we can do about the horrendous crime of human trafficking is welcome, particularly because the simple reality is that in Ireland, for a long time, we have not been doing enough on human trafficking. Most victims of human trafficking remain unidentified and unknown. Even when victims come forward there is a gap between people claiming to be victims and...

Courts Bill 2023: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Patrick Costello: Our courts and justice system face many challenges arising from increasing levels of demand, the increasing complexity of the work and the consequences of underinvestment over the years. I agree wholeheartedly with the Minister that an independent, impartial and efficient Judiciary and courts are critical to our democracy. In many ways, we are very lucky in this country to have an...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Apr 2023)

Patrick Costello: Yesterday I met constituents from the Not Our Fault campaign outside the Dáil. They are seeking emergency funds to carry out essential remedial works to their apartment complexes that are needed right now. While I welcome the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage's proposed apartment defects scheme, it is my understanding it will not be operational until 2024. In the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick Costello: Yes. I would like to drill into our attempt to set up an independent monitoring body. Ms O'Connor spoke about ombudsmen. Will the witnesses elaborate on how they see that working? What would it need to look like to work effectively? I am conscious that, when we try to create an independent monitoring body, it is often cheapest, quickest or easiest, if not necessarily right, to use an...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick Costello: 150. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the passport for a child (details supplied) will issue on time for a school trip abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16090/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick Costello: 170. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is aware that the report by the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine on Agriculture and the Solar Industry has made a recommendation that the planned consultation on direct lines is released as a matter of priority; if the consultation paper will be released by the end of Q4 2023, as promised...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick Costello: 238. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the public-state transport stakeholders group commitment from the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16076/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick Costello: 319. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the SEAI on-street public charge point scheme for local authorities; how much funding has been drawn down by each local authority; how many additional charging points have been added; how many additional charging points will be added in the coming months; and if he will make a statement on the matter....