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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (8 Feb 2023)

Richard Bruton: 305. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has considered supports for persons to change career into a teaching role; if he will consider waiving the rules for grant aiding at a level of study previously undertaken, in view of the particular value of attracting people with wide career experience into teaching; and if he will indicate whether this issue arose in his consultation...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ukraine War (2 Feb 2023)

Richard Bruton: 50. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will outline the implications of the ongoing war in Ukraine for Ireland’s security and defence. [5216/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Union (2 Feb 2023)

Richard Bruton: 52. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence how European defence policy has evolved since the start of the war in Ukraine. [5217/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (2 Feb 2023)

Richard Bruton: 98. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is satisfied with the model being piloted for the transfer of patronage in schools; and if modifications in that approach are planned. [5215/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (2 Feb 2023)

Richard Bruton: 117. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how her Department assesses standards of literacy and numeracy at school entry and through primary education. [5214/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union (31 Jan 2023)

Richard Bruton: 100. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on Ukraine's integration in the EU. [4457/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union (31 Jan 2023)

Richard Bruton: 108. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the EU’s enlargement projects. [4458/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Rental Sector (31 Jan 2023)

Richard Bruton: 242. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is concerned by the rapid exit of very small landlords from the housing market, who typically have rent added to personal income to be taxed at the top rate; if restrictions still remain on the allowability of interest payments, or other legitimate expenses: and if his Department is considering the scope to build on the concessions outlined in Budget...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (31 Jan 2023)

Richard Bruton: 344. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the way the timeframe of construction was decided in relation to building defects; and if support should be extended to older housing stock in which defects have been identified. [4321/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (31 Jan 2023)

Richard Bruton: 366. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the European initiatives in support of the Ukrainian people in the wake of the unprovoked attack by Russia. [58430/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (31 Jan 2023)

Richard Bruton: 687. To ask the Minister for Health when the working group on community pharmacies is scheduled to come forward with proposals for his consideration. [4311/23]

Forestry Strategy: Statements (26 Jan 2023)

Richard Bruton: I have been listening to this debate and I have to say to my colleague, Deputy Shanahan, that I think the reaction to this investment is hysterical and has not taken into account the genuine climate crisis that we are facing here. Our land use in forestry, instead of being a source of sequestration, is actually emitting 7 million tonnes, which is more than 10% of all of our emissions, and...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Jan 2023)

Richard Bruton: As we know, in this city and across the country, 90% of vehicles sit idle in driveways and when they are used, over 90% are used for single-passenger journeys. What are the Minister's plans for the new unit to promote sharing platforms? I know Deputy McAuliffe has a keen interest in this. It is a real opportunity for us to transform the way travel is thought of by people, if we can get the...

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

Richard Bruton: 33. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the changes that are under consideration to the terms of Sports Capital Grants. [2835/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (26 Jan 2023)

Richard Bruton: 79. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress that has been made to date in the pilot scheme to provide a basic income to artists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2836/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (26 Jan 2023)

Richard Bruton: 117. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the initiatives being developed to activate some of the many outstanding planning permissions for apartment developments which have not yet been commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2837/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (26 Jan 2023)

Richard Bruton: 174. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the planning regime designed to make it easier to develop renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2838/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sustainable Energy Communities (26 Jan 2023)

Richard Bruton: 179. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will consider establishing a pilot project to test the approach of having sustainability coaches in local communities (details supplied). [3874/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (26 Jan 2023)

Richard Bruton: 194. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if charges at airports are subject to oversight or approval to prevent overcharging by near monopoly operators. [3872/23]