Written answers
Thursday, 17 January 2019
- Department of Defence
- Defence Forces Remuneration
12. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps being taken to ensure better pay and working conditions for members of the Defence Forces; the steps being taken to ensure appropriate...
- Defence Forces Expenditure
13. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of 2019, 2020 and 2021 financial commitments pursuant to Ireland’s participation in PESCO; and if he will make a statement on...
- Defence Forces Deployment
16. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the breakdown of Defence Forces personnel on deployment abroad or on secondment; the details of each mission in 2018; the projected mission of...
- Defence Forces Strength
17. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the target date to reach the allowed establishment figure of 9,500 Defence Forces personnel as outlined in A Programme for A Partnership...
- Naval Service Operations
18. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has had discussions with senior officers in the Naval Service in regard to the fact that the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority has...
- Defence Forces Deployment
20. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the proposed plans to send the Army Ranger Wing to Mali on peacekeeping duties; the reason for this possible deployment; if their...
- Defence Forces Operations
21. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the key decisions made at the Foreign Affairs Council on 19 November 2018 in relation to PESCO, Civilian Common Security and Defence and the...
- Defence Forces Medicinal Products
24. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the actions taken on foot of the two reports of the working group on Lariam. [1800/19]
- Defence Forces Operations
26. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of PESCO projects to which Ireland has committed as participant or observer; the budgets for each project; the personnel involved;...
- Gender Equality
27. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a comprehensive audit or survey of women’s experience of bullying, harassment and inequality in the Defence Forces is planned with a...
- Defence Forces Operations
28. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to claims that shortages of officers in the Defence Forces have resulted in bomb disposal experts and marine...
- Defence Forces Strength
29. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces remains in keeping with targets and projections; if corrective measures are required; and...
- Overseas Missions
30. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which participation by the Defence Forces in international missions is envisaged in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Army Barracks
31. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to introduce a new Army barracks in counties Cavan and Monaghan or the greater Border region in view of Brexit and in further view of...
- Defence Forces Deployment
33. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces expect a greater deployment of its fleet in the provision of fisheries protection missions in 2019 following Brexit; the...
- Gender Balance
35. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which gender balance remains an objective in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2094/19]
- Defence Forces Recruitment
36. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacant promotional positions waiting to be filled throughout the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Defence Forces Representative Organisations
37. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which he remains in contact with representational groups within the Defence Forces with a view to maintaining positive dialogue on...
- Defence Forces Equipment
38. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which ongoing updating of military equipment including vehicles and communication systems continues throughout the Defence Forces;...
- Overseas Missions
39. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if payments in respect of overseas security missions are paid up to date by the UN and the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Emergency Planning
40. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces are adequately trained and available to deal with emergency situations that may arise either by way of...
- Defence Forces Training
41. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which various courses to upgrade training and expertise within the Defence Forces continues to be made available throughout all...
- Defence Forces Personnel Data
43. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of commissioned officers and non-commissioned officers that have retired from each branch of the Defence Forces in each of the past...
- Overseas Missions Data
44. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the proposed overseas locations to which the Defence Forces are likely to be deployed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2103/19]
- Defence Forces Pensions
45. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the pension entitlement of a member of the Defence Forces that has completed 31 years service and who has reached 66 years of age; if a person in...
- Departmental Expenditure
46. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the specific capital...
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Passport Services
47. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a requirement (details supplied) will also be extended to passport book holders if the regulation is adopted (details supplied); and his...
- Human Rights
48. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to recent protests in Sudan (details supplied); if the violence and repression carried out by the Sudanese...
- International Agreements
53. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to help in treatment and rehabilitation of torture victims. [2144/19]
- Humanitarian Aid
54. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to ensure Ireland increases its diplomatic efforts through the EU to ensure the peace deal in South Sudan holds. [2172/19]
- Northern Ireland
57. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent peace monitoring report published by an organisation (details supplied); his plans to discuss this report with the...
- Brexit Issues
58. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the work carried out at EU level and with the French Government in relation to plans to facilitate Irish trucks exiting in a different queue...
- Departmental Expenditure
60. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the specific...
- Department of Finance
- Tax Reliefs Application
61. To ask the Minister for Finance if the tax relief for long-term leases of farmland to landlords who provide tenants with long-term leases of accommodation will be extended; and if he will...
- Property Tax Review
62. To ask the Minister for Finance when the review into the local property tax will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2072/19]
- Central Bank of Ireland
63. To ask the Minister for Finance if greater resources will be provided to the Central Bank and specifically the client asset specialist team for the purpose of regulating appropriate...
- Pensions Data
66. To ask the Minister for Finance the average monetary value of a pension fund accumulated by workers using personal retirement savings accounts, approved retirement funds or an occupational...
- Investor Compensation Company Limited
67. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to increase the maximum cover of €20,000 as outlined in the investor compensation scheme to bring it in line with the financial services...
- Pension Provisions
69. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the Pension Outlook 2018 report of the OECD released on 3 December 2018; his further views on the concerns in the report on approved retirement...
- Tracker Mortgages Data
70. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of complaints that have been taken to the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman in relation to the tracker mortgage scandal; the value arising...
- Departmental Expenditure
71. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the specific capital project in...
- Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
- Brexit Issues
72. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of trucks that pass through Dublin Port on a daily basis entering and exiting the port, respectively; the contingency plans in...
- Departmental Projects
73. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position in relation to the financial commitment towards the development of a centre (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he...
- Departmental Expenditure
74. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the specific...
- Department of Education and Skills
- Schools Building Projects Expenditure
75. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the budget allocated for primary and post-primary school capital investment in 2019; and the finance directed to school expansion and building in...
- Schools Establishment
76. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied with the level of second-level school places that exist in Dunshaughlin, County Meath providing for the amount of housing that...
- Summer Works Scheme
77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the summer works scheme will be open to schools for new applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2062/19]
- Schools Data
78. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has ownership or lease of a school (details supplied); and if not, the owner or leaser in this regard. [2074/19]
- Schools Building Projects
79. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of an application lodged for a proposed building expansion of a school (details supplied). [2075/19]
- Compensation Schemes
80. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the expected date for the publication of the review by a person (details supplied) of the compensation scheme for children abused in schools here....
- Special Educational Needs Service Provision
81. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it is planned to make urgent provision for a student (details supplied) to attend the ASD unit in a school and to be provided with a full-time...
- Special Educational Needs Staff
82. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if teachers working in autism spectrum disorder units have specialised training over and above that given to primary and secondary school teachers...
- Special Educational Needs Expenditure
84. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are additional resources available for schools with autism spectrum disorder units; the way in which such funding and resources are...
- Special Educational Needs Staff Remuneration
85. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if Circular 0058/2006, in particular sections 3.1 and 3.2, apply to the ETBs; if the Labour Court recommendation 20308 and the circular referenced...
- Schools Amalgamation
86. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 193 of 18 December 2018, if the views of the local communities in the catchment areas of schools (details...
- School Enrolments
87. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a suitable school place will be found for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2200/19]
- Question Heading for question(s) 88
88. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school place will be offered to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2213/19]
- Departmental Expenditure
89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the specific capital...
- Department of Justice and Equality
- Insurance Fraud
90. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if additional funding will be provided to An Garda Síochána to tackle insurance fraud; if he is still committed to...
- Closed-Circuit Television Systems
92. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding community CCTV; and the progress of ongoing talks with the Local Government Management Agency and an...
- Courts Service Properties
93. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the refurbishment and reopening of Wicklow town courthouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2109/19]
- Legislative Process
94. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017; his plans to continue to support the legislation; and if he will make a...
- Victim Support Services
95. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if State prosecution witnesses receive ongoing support in serious criminal prosecution cases in which the witness may fear for...
- Rights of People with Disabilities
97. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the optional protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will be ratified. [2153/19]
- Juvenile Offenders
98. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the audit will be published of juvenile crime cases in which senior gardaí failed to take action on a significant...
- Wards of Court
99. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration will be given to removing wards funds from the control of the High Court; and if so, if such funds will be...
- Naturalisation Applications
100. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status and likely eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a...
- Residency Permits
101. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed to regularise residency in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a...
- Immigration Status
103. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) will be facilitated by way of stamp 4 or naturalisation in view of their marriage to an Irish...
- Deportation Orders
105. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if arrangements will be made to defer proposals to deport in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a...
- Citizenship Applications
106. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on...
- Immigration Status
107. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed in the case of a person (details supplied); if stamp 4 will be updated with a view to reactivation...
- Naturalisation Applications
110. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position in regard to eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a...
- Deportation Orders
111. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a reprieve will be granted in respect of a proposed deportation of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a...
- Departmental Expenditure
112. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the...
- Community Policing
113. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans in relation to the provision of additional resources to An Garda Síochána for community policing; and if he...
- Garda Resources
114. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if additional resources will be provided to An Garda Síochána to deal with the increasing problems due to the...
- Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation
- Consumer Protection
115. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of complaints lodged with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in each of the years 2015 to 2018, relating to...
- Work Permits Eligibility
116. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if entitlement to work in the case of persons (details supplied) can be transferred; and if she will make a statement on the matter....
- IDA Ireland
117. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a tenant has been secured in the IDA advanced facility in Castlebar as was announced recently to local media by a person (details...
- Brexit Supports
118. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the take-up of all Brexit supports in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2248/19]
- Departmental Expenditure
119. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the...
- Higher Education Institutions Expenditure
120. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the amount of funding allocated to the programme for research in third level institutions in each of the years 2010 to 2018; the...
- Higher Education Institutions
121. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the introduction of a new five year cycle with respect to the programme for research in third level institutions; the...
- Research and Development Data
122. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the level of public research and development intensity as measured as a percentage of GDP in each of the years 2005 to 2018; and the...
- Horizon 2020 Strategy Funding
126. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of SMEs that have been recipients of Horizon 2020 funding in each year since the programme became operational by county, in...
- Research and Development Data
127. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the latest findings by the EU Research and Innovation Observatory (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on...
- Department of Health
- HSE Staff Remuneration
129. To ask the Minister for Health the measures he plans to implement to improve the pay and conditions for nurses in the health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2253/19]
- Hospital Staff Data
130. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacant positions within the orthopaedic department of Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan. [2045/19]
- Hospital Procedures
131. To ask the Minister for Health the number of elective procedures that have taken place in the past four years in the orthopaedic department of Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan. [2046/19]
- Ambulance Service Provision
132. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for a new ambulance base in County Cork further to the reference to same in the National Development Plan 2018-2027; and if he will make a statement...
- Hospitals Building Programme
133. To ask the Minister for Health his plans and the plans of the HSE for the development of new hospitals in County Cork; the status of progress in relation to the matter; the timelines in this...
- Medicinal Products Availability
134. To ask the Minister for Health when Translarna will be made available through the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2065/19]
- Hospital Appointments Status
135. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2069/19]
- Health Services Provision
136. To ask the Minister for Health when the free provision of contraception will be rolled out as recommended in the ancillary recommendations in the report by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on...
- Vaccination Programme
137. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider including additional groups in the free meningitis B vaccination programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2078/19]
- Cancer Screening Programmes
138. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the closure of the genetic screening clinic in St. James's Hospital; if the clinic is being relocated; his plans to reopen...
- Maternity Services
141. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the planned relocation of the Rotunda Hospital to Connolly Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2090/19]
- Hospital Appointments Delays
142. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) to see an ENT specialist will be expedited. [2093/19]
- Home Help Service Provision
143. To ask the Minister for Health if home help hours will be provided to a person to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2104/19]
- HSE Expenditure
144. To ask the Minister for Health the overall cost annually to the HSE for treating illnesses (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2105/19]
- Prescriptions Charges
145. To ask the Minister for Health when the reduction from €2 to €1.50 in the prescription charge for medical card holders over 70 years of age will be introduced; and if he will...
- Treatment Abroad Scheme
146. To ask the Minister for Health if a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2108/19]
- Hospital Appointments Status
147. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for a gastroenterologist at UHW; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2113/19]
- Home Help Service Eligibility
148. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be assessed for additional home help hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2114/19]
- Hospital Appointments Delays
150. To ask the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [2118/19]
- Hospital Waiting Lists
151. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) who has been waiting over two years will have a knee assessed by an orthopaedic consultant; and if he will make a statement on...
- Hospital Procedures
152. To ask the Minister for Health the services he plans to put in place to address the issue of bariatric surgery here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2124/19]
- Hospitals Data
153. To ask the Minister for Health the methodology for calculating the trolleyGAR statistics on patients waiting in casualty for admission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2129/19]
- Cancer Screening Programmes
156. To ask the Minister for Health the number of additional cervical smears carried out to reassure women outside the normal cervical screening programme; the cost of the additional smears; and...
- Hospital Beds Data
157. To ask the Minister for Health the type and location of the extra beds added to the health service in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2133/19]
- Hospital Equipment
160. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 735 of 7 September 2018, the reason the reply provided by the HSE does not contain the requested information; when a...
- Cross-Border Health Services Provision
161. To ask the Minister for Health if an application by a person (details supplied) for inclusion on the cross border scheme will be expedited. [2145/19]
- Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision
162. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 368 of 11 December 2018, the details of the pilot programme to be rolled out in CHO areas 6 and 7; the target group, that...
- Hospital Accommodation Provision
164. To ask the Minister for Health when the psychology department at Beaumont Hospital (details supplied) will be moved from the prefab in which it has resided for many years into a permanent...
- Hospital Car Parks
165. To ask the Minister for Health the reason persons with disabilities attending the psychology department in Beaumont Hospital must pay to park in a limited number of disabled parking spaces...
- Services for People with Disabilities
166. To ask the Minister for Health when occupational therapy and child phycology services will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2154/19]
- Departmental Expenditure
168. To ask the Minister for Health the health capital projects being suspended, held back or postponed in view of the overrun of the budget for the national children’s hospital; and if he...
- Abortion Services Provision
169. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ensure free access for women and unfettered access to clinics, hospitals and general practitioner surgeries; and if he will make a...
- National Children's Hospital Status
170. To ask the Minister for Health the progress and timeline for the satellite national children’s hospital at Tallaght University Hospital. [2169/19]
- Hospital Car Parks
171. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the parking for the new national children's hospital to be located at St. James's Hospital. [2170/19]
- Cross-Border Health Services Provision
172. To ask the Minister for Health if an assessment and the operation needed for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; if urgent cases such as the case of same can be dealt with under...
- Home Care Packages Data
173. To ask the Minister for Health the number of home care packages being provided in each CHO area; the reason funding allocated for this purpose is not aligned with demand; the steps he is...
- National Children's Hospital Expenditure
174. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of the proposed new national children's hospital; the reason the cost is higher than the original estimate; and the steps he plans to take...
- Cancer Screening Programmes
175. To ask the Minister for Health the waiting times for cervical smear test results; the number of tests which have timed out; and the steps he is taking to address the backlog. [2187/19]
- Medical Card Applications
176. To ask the Minister for Health when a medical card renewal will be concluded in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2201/19]
- Health Services Provision
177. To ask the Minister for Health if urgent steps will be taken in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2202/19]
- Medical Card Applications
178. To ask the Minister for Health when a medical card renewal will be completed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2209/19]
- Departmental Expenditure
179. To ask the Minister for Health the cost of appointing a company (details supplied) to review the costs at the children’s hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2227/19]
- General Practitioner Contracts
181. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in relation to reform of the GMS contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2250/19]
- General Practitioner Services
182. To ask the Minister for Health the measures he plans to implement in relation to the recruitment and retention of doctors in general practice with particular reference to the shortage of...
- Hospital Services
183. To ask the Minister for Health if there will be no change to the status of a service in a health facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2252/19]
- Departmental Expenditure
184. To ask the Minister for Health the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the specific capital project in...
- Drug and Alcohol Task Forces
185. To ask the Minister for Health the funding being provided to drug task forces in 2019; and the equivalent figures in each of the years 2015 to 2018, in tabular form. [2298/19]
- Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
- GLAS Payments
186. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payments will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2063/19]
- Harbours and Piers Development
187. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when applications will be invited from local authorities for the development and maintenance of piers under the fishery harbour...
- Basic Payment Scheme Payments
188. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if 2018 farm payments will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [2067/19]
- Veterinary Inspection Service
190. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the relocation of laboratories under the aegis of his Department; and the projected timeframe for completion...
- Brexit Staff
191. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of additional staff relating to Brexit which will be in place by 29 March 2019; the areas in this regard; his plans to...
- Brexit Supports
192. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the Brexit supports made available in 2018 to farmers and fishermen; the amount made available in 2018; the take-up of Brexit...
- Brexit Issues
194. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the contingency planning carried out to protect the agrifood sector from the impact of all Brexit scenarios and in particular a...
- Departmental Expenditure
196. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the...
- Beef Data and Genomics Programme
197. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of active participants in the beef data and genomics programme that have received the 85% advance payment of the 2018...
- Organic Farming Scheme Data
198. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the financial allocations on an annual basis under the 2014 to 2020 RDP to the organic farming scheme; the amount expended on the...
- Food Exports
200. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the beef and ground beef manufactured here exported to the United States of America on an annual basis over the 2015 to 2018 period...
- Live Exports
204. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the countries to which Ireland has live exports; the breakdown of cattle exported to each country in 2018, by sector, in tabular...
- Food Exports
205. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the countries to which Ireland exports beef; the volume and value in 2018 of such exports by country, in tabular form; and if he will...
- Departmental Bodies Data
210. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of additional staff to be taken on in all agencies and bodies under his aegis in 2019 (details supplied); the cost of...
- Pesticide Use
211. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the reauthorisation of chlorothalonil at EU level; and if a position paper has been submitted in relation to the issue...
- Beef Industry
212. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration has been given to pursuing protected designation of origin or protected geographical indication for Irish grass fed...
- Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations
213. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration has been given to proposals (details supplied) by an organisation. [2286/19]
- Beef Exports
214. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on recent comments by the UK Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mr. George Eustice (details supplied);...
- Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment
- Electric Vehicle Grants
215. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason a person (details supplied) who bought a 100% electric vehicle and applied for a grant was refused funding...
- Recycling Policy
216. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his strategy for banning the purchase of single use plastics with regard to public contracts in which single use...
- Departmental Expenditure
217. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital...
- Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
- Brexit Issues
218. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the assessments and contingency planning carried out in relation to potential delays crossing the UK land bridge to mainland Europe and...
- Road Network
219. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects the main construction work to commence at the Dunkettle interchange, County Cork; the expected duration of the works; and...
- Rail Services Provision
220. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps taken in line with the National Development Plan 2018-2027 in support of a high speed rail link between Cork and Dublin; and if...
- Sports Capital Programme Applications
221. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of an application by a club (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2066/19]
- Driver Test Data
222. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the waiting times for persons awaiting a driver test; the average and longest times waiting, respectively, by each test centre; and if he...
- Rail Services
223. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the situation for persons travelling with a free travel pass due to disability or pension age if Irish Rail proceed to remove staff...
- Noise Pollution
224. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered appointing the Environmental Protection Agency as the aircraft noise regulator as required by EU regulation 598/2014...
- Road Network
225. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a matter regarding a turning lane (details supplied) in County Kerry will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Public Transport Expenditure
226. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the original cost estimate for the metro north to Dublin Airport; the current estimate; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Sports Funding
227. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to providing funding for the development of a project (details supplied). [2230/19]
- State Airports
228. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the original expected cost of the second runway at Dublin Airport; the estimated cost of the project; and if he will make a statement on...
- Departmental Expenditure
233. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the specific...
- Department of Children and Youth Affairs
- Childcare Services
234. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is satisfied with the level of childcare that exists in Dunshaughlin, County Meath providing for the amount of housing that is...
- Early Childhood Care and Education
235. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the employer in relation to staff approved to be recruited under level 7 support to provide additional assistance in the preschool room for...
- Child and Family Agency Data
236. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the protocol for users and clients of Tusla in respect of access to information on personal files held by Tusla, its agencies or partners....
- Childcare Services Funding
237. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps she is taking to fund crèches required to meet standards being set down by Tusla following random inspections; if her...
- Departmental Expenditure
238. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the specific...
- Department of Rural and Community Development
- National Indemnity Scheme for Landowners
239. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2079/19]
- Departmental Funding
240. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount expended in 2018 to LAGs, county councils and other bodies for work not completed to date or for which no receipts or...
- National Indemnity Scheme for Landowners
242. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the progress made to date since 2010 in introducing an insurance indemnity for participants in the mountain access project in the...
- Departmental Expenditure
243. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the...
- Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection
- Personal Micro Credit Scheme
244. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of loans and the overall amount lent under the personal micro credit loan scheme since it was introduced; and if...
- Working Family Payment Payments
245. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive a FIS payment. [2039/19]
- Working Family Payment Waiting Times
246. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she is satisfied with the efficiency of the way in which her Department is processing FIS payments; and the turnaround...
- Carer's Allowance Review
247. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will issue in relation to a carer's allowance review in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she...
- Working Family Payment Waiting Times
248. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to delays in the processing times of working family payment applications; the processing...
- Illness Benefit Payments
249. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if illness benefit payments made to a person (details supplied) who has not received their full rate of payment will be...
- Illness Benefit Applications
250. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the...
- Community Employment Schemes Eligibility
251. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) will be permitted to remain on a community employment scheme; and if she will make a statement...
- Social Insurance
252. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has issued in relation to a self-employment insurability appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry;...
- Pensions Data
253. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of pension recipients that had their cases reviewed to date under the new total contributions and home caring...
- Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme
254. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the Departments represented on the interdepartmental group she has set up to review the operation of the community employment...
- Back to Work Enterprise Allowance Scheme
255. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has been refused a back to work enterprise allowance in view of the confirmation of...
- Employment Support Services
256. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for an appropriate allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2196/19]
- Illness Benefit Eligibility
257. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when outstanding sick benefit and or disability allowance will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she...
- Child Benefit Eligibility
258. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for child benefit in respect of their child; and if she will make a statement on the...
- Disability Allowance Applications
259. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a review of means in relation to an application for...
- Departmental Expenditure
260. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects;...
- Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government
- Registration of Title
261. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if an application by persons (details supplied) to the Land Registry will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Local Electoral Area Boundary Committee Report
262. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2091/19]
- Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility
263. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason the income thresholds for social housing are so low; his plans to increase these thresholds in view of the fact...
- Local Authority Housing Eligibility
264. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the purchasing of local authority homes; and if he will make a...
- Social and Affordable Housing Data
265. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of houses, apartments and accommodation units owned or leased by Clare County Council as vacant social housing...
- Social and Affordable Housing
266. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide a copy of submissions made by Louth County Council to the 2014 housing plan, Social Housing Strategy 2020....
- Referendum Campaigns
267. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when it is planned to hold a referendum on lowering the voting age; the reason for the delay of the original proposed date of...
- Rent Pressure Zones
268. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to retain the rent pressure zones beyond December 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2127/19]
- Rental Sector
269. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if proposed legislation will deal with security of tenure for tenants in rent pressure zones that may face eviction on grounds...
- Water Charges Data
270. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of households that have been charged for excessive water use in 2018, by county and administrative area; and if he...
- Departmental Expenditure
271. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects;...
- Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
- Departmental Funding
272. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position in relation to the financial commitment towards the development of a centre (details supplied) in County Cork; and if...
- Hare Coursing
273. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if an incident of suspected hare recapture in the aftermath of a hare coursing meeting in Tralee, County Kerry on 26 and 27...
- Wildlife Regulations
274. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a licence is required to shoot wildfowl in a location (details supplied); if so, the number of licences issued for this purpose...
- Special Protection Areas
275. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to make a bird sanctuary out of an area (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2161/19]
- Departmental Expenditure
276. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the...
