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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank Deputy Cannon for raising this very important topic, which I know he has a great interest in and has been fighting for. From the outset, I would like to clarify that the Minister for Transport has responsibility for policy and overall funding for public transport but neither the Minister nor his officials are involved in the day-to-day operation of public transport services. The...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank Deputy Cannon for putting a very robust case on the record of the House. I will relay that to the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, and his thoughts on the content of the response from the Department on the policy perspective and the delivery of key services to his community. The Minister for Transport believes in expanding the public transport network and increasing service levels...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Sector Pensions (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: I reassure the Deputy that the Minister for Transport and his officials are working closely with CIÉ to seek a resolution to the ongoing pension issues in the group. I am also advised that the key step to resolving the CIÉ pension deficit and, therefore, towards making pension increases payable is to implement the Labour Court recommendation that has previously been accepted in a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: 142. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if an extension to the temporary extension of the Waste Management (Prohibition of Waste Disposal by Burning) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 will be considered, given the difficult weather conditions which have persisted in recent months. [53314/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: 229. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the mechanism that is in place for a school to employ additional secretary hours, given the recent increase in pupil numbers of a school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53249/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: 484. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when invoices will be paid to an accommodation provider (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53515/23]

Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (28 Nov 2023)

Peter Burke: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "That Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "agrees that: — the Government reiterates Ireland's longstanding policy of military neutrality; — Ireland's neutrality is characterised by non-membership of military alliances or common or mutual defence arrangements; — the Government has no plans to...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Peter Burke: First, our thoughts and prayers are with the young child in hospital, their carer and all the staff at Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire. It is so important that they have our support at this very difficult time after what was a horrific attack on innocence. It is also very important that we do not conflate the events that happened later that evening and the anarchy we saw unfold in Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (28 Nov 2023)

Peter Burke: 87. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if an application for foreign birth registration can be reviewed (details supplied); if an update can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51902/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (28 Nov 2023)

Peter Burke: 168. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to provide free car parking for all staff at Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52220/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (28 Nov 2023)

Peter Burke: 194. To ask the Minister for Finance the current situation regarding applications for primary medical certificates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52041/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (28 Nov 2023)

Peter Burke: 443. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if applications have commenced for the Shannon Callows compensation scheme; if a farmer (details supplied) can be considered for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52112/23]

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy Report: Statements (22 Nov 2023)

Peter Burke: I am pleased to join colleagues for this important debate. I will conclude today's session with a few words on the consultative forum and the related next steps. Allow me to thank Deputies for their valuable contributions in the House today. One of the main goals of the forum was to generate discussions on our foreign, security and defence policies. Anyone who has listened to the last two...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (22 Nov 2023)

Peter Burke: 65. To ask the Minister for Finance to set out the timeframe a taxpayer can appeal a capital gains tax assessment after discharging same. [51412/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Policies (22 Nov 2023)

Peter Burke: 72. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on amendments to the capital works management framework in relation to public works contracts on foot of high inflation costs for construction materials and details of other supports available to contractors. [51413/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (22 Nov 2023)

Peter Burke: 76. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there is any expansion of the work quota permits for employers. [51410/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (22 Nov 2023)

Peter Burke: 148. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the ECCE scheme (details supplied). [51414/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Contracts (22 Nov 2023)

Peter Burke: 149. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will review outstanding invoices for an accommodation provider (details supplied) and if their invoices can be paid without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51420/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments (22 Nov 2023)

Peter Burke: 205. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a person regarding an assessment for ADHD (details supplied). [51411/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Programmes (22 Nov 2023)

Peter Burke: 254. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a town (details supplied) in Westmeath will be considered for Clár status and given the recent demographic changes as outlined in Census 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51283/23]