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Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)

Patrick Costello: I thank the Minister. Before we move on, I would like to underline that the committee would appreciate the chance to engage in a full pre-legislative scrutiny of the equality legislation. There are very tight timelines on that now. Given that we are entering into a period of recess, the timelines do not keep running. I would stress the importance of this committee of having the full time...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)

Patrick Costello: Could everyone who is participating remotely make sure they are on mute. Thank you.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)

Patrick Costello: In that case, I propose to publish the opening statement on the Oireachtas website. Is that agreed? Agreed. I thank the Minister and his officials for appearing before the committee and updating the members on the progression of the sustainable development goals. The committee now stands adjourned until Tuesday, 2 July.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (25 Jun 2024)

Patrick Costello: 145. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of English and Manx heritage card users who accessed OPW sites per year from 2014 to date; and the estimated revenue they would have generated for the OPW based on the average income per person, in tabular form. [26842/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (25 Jun 2024)

Patrick Costello: 146. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of the arrangement whereby English and Manx heritage cards get free access to OPW sites; the amount received by the OPW; and the reason no reciprocal deal exists for OPW heritage card holders in the UK. [26843/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (25 Jun 2024)

Patrick Costello: 336. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update in relation to the 21 actions for CDNT retention and recruitment as part of the HSE’s Roadmap for Service Improvement 2023-2026, Disability Services for Children and Young People; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26815/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (25 Jun 2024)

Patrick Costello: 360. To ask the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses employed by the HSE covering the Dublin south central area (D6w/8/10/12); the number of vacancies in each; and to provide a timeline for recruitment, in tabular form. [26732/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 Jun 2024)

Patrick Costello: 361. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on when the Covid inquiry will commence. [26734/24]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Regeneration Projects (20 Jun 2024)

Patrick Costello: I rise to discuss the Government's failure regarding the regeneration of social housing communities. This is a major, ongoing issue. It does not just concern the current Government because it is a wider issue. It is highlighted by several key issues and problems that have manifested themselves in my constituency. In recent days, residents in Dolphin House have begun a process of complaint...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Regeneration Projects (20 Jun 2024)

Patrick Costello: While I thank the Minister of State for his reply, I believe some of the facts he has offered highlight the very problem I am talking about. With respect to Dolphin House, 100 social units have been completed and a further 28 are in preparation, but that amounts to 128 out of 750, as the Minister of State mentioned. Community amenities, including a community centre and community park, are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Programme for Government (20 Jun 2024)

Patrick Costello: 18. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to broaden the range of convictions that can be considered spent. [26444/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments (20 Jun 2024)

Patrick Costello: 32. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to ensure an adequate number of district court judges are provided for across the State. [26443/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (20 Jun 2024)

Patrick Costello: 49. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the efforts that are being made by her Department to ensure that local authorities are enforcing the legislation to collect fines under dog control regulations. [26448/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (20 Jun 2024)

Patrick Costello: 50. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will strengthen the powers available to dog wardens under the Control of Dogs Act 1986. [26447/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2024)

Patrick Costello: 77. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the value of all contracts for goods or services purchased by the Defence Forces from Israel and Israeli-based firms over the past two years; to provide the tendering notice publication number for the relevant tender competitions; the steps that were taken to ensure for Israeli companies that at all steps in the supply chain were not outside...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2024)

Patrick Costello: 78. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel for whom the Defence Forces currently provide accommodation, broken down by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26619/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (20 Jun 2024)

Patrick Costello: 79. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of all Irish Naval Service vessels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26620/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2024)

Patrick Costello: 80. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an update in relation to the current number of serving Defence Forces personnel and ongoing recruitment campaigns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26621/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2024)

Patrick Costello: 81. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an update in relation to projects (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26622/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (20 Jun 2024)

Patrick Costello: 138. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of houses or apartments that have been purchased by the Housing Agency under the cost rental tenant in-situ scheme, broken down by month, since the scheme began; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26599/24]