Results 781-800 of 3,358 for speaker:Peter Burke in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: The Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998 provides that housing authorities have statutory responsibility for the assessment of the accommodation needs of Travellers and the preparation, adoption and implementation of multi-annual Traveller Accommodation Programmes (TAPs) in their areas. My Department’s role is to ensure that there are adequate structures and supports in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: As part of the Government response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the emerging refugee crisis, my Department is assisting the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in providing shelter and support to displaced persons from the conflict in Ukraine. A number of options are being considered including emergency planning provisions under the Planning and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Planning Framework (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 351 and 352 together. Since 2018, the National Planning Framework (NPF) is the national planning policy document providing overall strategic policy for the future development of Ireland through specific National Policy Objectives (NPOs) that support the overall rural and small town pattern of development in Ireland. In policy terms, NPO 19 of the NPF...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 517. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application has been received from a school (details supplied) for roof repairs; and if it can be processed as a matter of urgency. [14546/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 518. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the qualifying criteria for DEIS status can be outlined giving the different categories of qualification and the selection process involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14547/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 533. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the projected figures for the primary school population in Moate, County Westmeath, for the next five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14692/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 546. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider an application for additional accommodation by a school (details supplied); when a decision will be made on this application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14811/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 605. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will increase the State pension by a minimum of €15 to assist the elderly with the rise in the cost of living, fuel costs and carbon taxes. [14262/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 606. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will consider increasing the threshold for means tested fuel allowance. [14297/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 813. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and when they will receive an appointment. [13877/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 1023. To ask the Minister for Health the number of neurology nurse specialists that are assigned to the Mater Hospital, Dublin; the number recommended given the catchment area; his plans to increase this number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14720/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (10 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: Under the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended (the Act), all development, unless specifically exempted under the Act or associated Regulations, requires planning permission. Section 4 of the Act and Schedule 2 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended (the Regulations), set out various exemptions from the requirement to obtain planning permission. Any such...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Measures (9 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 29. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the new law to give workers the right to paid sick leave will be introduced. [13524/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (9 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: As outlined in my answer to Parliamentary Question No. 352 of 1 March 2022, the taking in charge of housing estates by local authorities is ultimately a matter for the elected members of a local authority who have direct responsibility in law for all reserved functions of the authority.  The taking in charge of housing estates by local authorities is provided for under section 180 of the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (9 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: Under section 30 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended (the Act), I am specifically precluded from exercising any power or control in relation to any particular case with which a planning authority or An Bord Pleanála is or may be concerned. This includes the taking in charge process. The taking in charge of residential estates is a reserved function of the elected...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Solar Energy Guidelines (9 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: Under the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended (the Act), all development, unless specifically exempted under the Act or associated Regulations, requires planning permission.  Section 4 of the Act and Schedule 2 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended (the Regulations), set out various exemptions from the requirement to obtain planning permission. Any...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (9 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 225. To ask the Minister for Health the conditions that are applied to a person travelling to Ireland with a prescribed cannabis-based medicinal product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13439/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Harbours and Piers (8 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 231 and 260 together. An application for a foreshore license associated with dredging works at Magheraroarty Pier, Co. Donegal is currently being considered by my Department. Full details and associated documents are available on my Department's website www.gov.ie/en/foreshore-notice/6da98-fs007084-application-fo...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (8 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: Section 33(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended ‘the Act’, states that the Minister shall by regulations provide for such matters of procedure and administration as appear to the Minister to be necessary or expedient in respect of applications for permission for the development of land.  Section 33(2)(f) states that these regulations may make provision...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (8 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: To date, my Department has been notified of two projects subject to imperative reasons of overriding public interest (IROPI) pursuant to Article 6(4) of the Habitats Directive: - A water treatment plant upgrade at Lough Talt, Co. Sligo, (Sligo County Council Planning Reference Number PL18/20), which case has been determined, and - The proposed extension of Galway...