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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2025)

Colm Brophy: This Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to fight crime and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda organisation is central to this policy. The Garda Vote in Budget 2025 has unprecedented funding of over €2.48 billion, a 27% increase since 2020 which is supporting the continuing recruitment of Garda members and staff. I am...

Policing and Community Safety: Statements (Resumed) (5 Mar 2025)

Colm Brophy: I am grateful for the opportunity to address the House on the issue of community safety policing and crime. I thank all the Deputies for their contributions today. They brought their own perspectives and insights on how we can make our country a safer place for our citizens to live. We all share a common vision that everyone has the right to live in safe and secure communities. The...

Policing and Community Safety: Statements (Resumed) (5 Mar 2025)

Colm Brophy: No, it is not.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (7 Nov 2024)

Colm Brophy: 72. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of reducing the VAT rate from 13.5% to 11% and 9% respectively for food and catering services, as well as all entertainment and hairdressing services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45969/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (7 Nov 2024)

Colm Brophy: 73. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of increasing the research and development tax credit by 5% and 10%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45970/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (7 Nov 2024)

Colm Brophy: 163. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the rate of capitation at primary and post-primary school from 2011 to 2024 inclusive; the amount to be provided in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45870/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (7 Nov 2024)

Colm Brophy: 164. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the annual capitation grants allocated from 2011 to 2024 inclusive; the amount to be provided in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45871/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (7 Nov 2024)

Colm Brophy: 165. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of teachers at primary and post-primary school from 2011 to 2024; the number to be provided in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45872/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (7 Nov 2024)

Colm Brophy: 166. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of SNAs at primary and post-primary school from 2011 to 2024; the number to be provided in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45873/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (7 Nov 2024)

Colm Brophy: 167. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number and location of primary schools from 2011 to 2024; the number proposed; the delivery date of each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45874/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (7 Nov 2024)

Colm Brophy: 168. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number and location of post-primary schools from 2011 to 2024; the number proposed; the delivery date of each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45875/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (7 Nov 2024)

Colm Brophy: 169. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number and location of special classes from 2011 to 2024; the number proposed; the delivery date of each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45876/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (7 Nov 2024)

Colm Brophy: 170. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number and location of special schools from 2011 to 2024; the number proposed; the delivery date of each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45877/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (7 Nov 2024)

Colm Brophy: 171. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the teacher to pupil ratios applied in 2011 to 2024; the number proposed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45878/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (7 Nov 2024)

Colm Brophy: 172. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total allocation to her Department for the years 2011 to 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45879/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Parental Leave (7 Nov 2024)

Colm Brophy: 263. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of introducing a mechanism whereby parents can transfer four weeks parental leave and benefit per parent to grandparents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45954/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Nov 2024)

Colm Brophy: 264. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of proving for a €1,000 child benefit lump sum payment in respect of all newborn babies. [45955/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Nov 2024)

Colm Brophy: 265. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of extending the back-to-school clothing and footwear allowance to preschool children. [45956/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (7 Nov 2024)

Colm Brophy: 266. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing all weekly long-term unemployment payments by €5. [45957/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (7 Nov 2024)

Colm Brophy: 267. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing disability allowance by €5. [45958/24]