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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (26 Sep 2023)

Peter Burke: 299. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the status of school transport for a school pupil (details supplied). [41633/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (26 Sep 2023)

Peter Burke: 300. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the status of school transport for a school pupil (details supplied). [41634/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (26 Sep 2023)

Peter Burke: 307. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the review of the large-scale sport infrastructure fund will be completed; when the scheme will be open for new applications; what the budget for the scheme is for 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41076/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (26 Sep 2023)

Peter Burke: 434. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is considering a scheme whereby farmers and landowners would be compensated for safely felling ash trees that have been infected by hymenoscyphus fraxineus, leading to ash dieback; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41050/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (26 Sep 2023)

Peter Burke: 485. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on the case of adoptees, illegally adopted in the past, who are now being offered €3,000 in compensation, and not €4,000, as had been agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41312/23]

Mortgage Interest Relief: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Sep 2023)

Peter Burke: The Government fully accepts the increase in interest rates together with the general increase in the cost of living is causing real problems for some mortgage holders. We have addressed economic challenges in recent years, in particular, through Brexit and Covid, and we now can address the latest challenges arising from the need to tackle high inflation. The Government is acutely aware...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Family Reunification (20 Sep 2023)

Peter Burke: 673. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her Department will provide more family reunification admission programmes for Syrian refugees and their families who have got Irish citizenship through naturalisation and humanitarian programmes; and if they could sponsor other family members especially elderly parents who wish to join their adult children. [39611/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (20 Sep 2023)

Peter Burke: 874. To ask the Minister for Health if, in relation to the IVF plans, there will be a rebate scheme in place to 'claim back' one round of assisted human production (AHR) if they are not accepted into the scheme in time, assuming they meet all criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40905/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (20 Sep 2023)

Peter Burke: 875. To ask the Minister for Health if, in relation to the IVF plans, couples who are already engaged with private providers, and not the HSE hubs, will be offered a round of coverage by that provider (the same private provider who would be in place through a HSE referral), assuming there is no 'claim back' system in place. [40906/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (20 Sep 2023)

Peter Burke: 943. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review extending the access to a new treatment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40028/23]

European Council Meeting: Statements, Questions and Answers (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: We are not part of Frontex. That is an external border.

European Council Meeting: Statements, Questions and Answers (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: It is part of the European Union, but each country has its own agreement with Frontex and it is with regard to external borders. I am not aware of funding we are providing to it but I will check that point.

European Council Meeting: Statements, Questions and Answers (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I might read my contribution first and then try to attack some of the questions.

European Council Meeting: Statements, Questions and Answers (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: No. I thank the Deputies for their statements and questions. I will address the issues that were discussed at the June European Council meeting. Two decades on from the Thessaloniki summit declaration, EU leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the western Balkans and stressed their need to spur reform across the region and accelerate merit-based EU accession. Regional stability,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tax Code (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank the Senator for raising this very important matter. He quoted from the programme for Government, Our Shared Future, with regard to the specific commitments in this area. It states: From Budget 2022 onwards, in the event that incomes are again rising as the economy recovers, credits and bands will be index linked to earnings. This will be done to prevent an increase in the real...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tax Code (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I thought they were here; my apologies.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tax Code (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: The Senator made very valid points about how the budget should be framed. It is critical for workers who are doing additional hours or overtime that they do not lose money in their net pay because of increasing taxation rates and going into a different bracket in terms of the standard rate cut-off points. The Government has to, and will, prioritise in budget 2024 people who are working and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank Senator Carrigy for the opportunity to provide an update on St. Joseph’s hospital, Longford and compliment him for his advocacy with the regard to the hospital. The Government has delivered unprecedented levels of investment in our health services in recent years. There should be no doubt that investment in health has been a substantial priority for this Government. In just...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I again acknowledge the work of Senator Carrigy in this area going back to his work with the former Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, in securing that location for this project. I will raise the issue of the minor injury clinic with the Minister for Health and the timelines for delivering the project, which are very important for the people of Longford.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Nursing Homes (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I note the Deputy's comments. I will raise the local issues with the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, including advising people of the process that is in play. As already stated, the Minister of State announced €5 million for day care centres and meals on wheels. This is pertinent, important and key for the local community. I will bring the matter to her attention. As I am not a...