Parliamentary questions

Cyber Security Policy

Jack Chambers

242. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to order a comprehensive review of structures, capabilities and fusion across all Departments in particular the Departments of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Justice and Equality and Defence in view of the fact that fundamentally cyber security is a three pronged approach on defence, security and crime; and the way in which overall capabilities are to be developed to address the growing risk to the digital economy. [11057/19]

Cyber Security Policy

Jack Chambers

244. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of the initial national security assessment by a company (details supplied) to use technology provided by another company in its network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11018/19]

Cyber Security Policy

Jack Chambers

245. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason the response to security queries in relation to a company (details supplied) was to highlight statutory obligations of network operators, the Commission for Communications Regulation responsibility and that State security is primarily a matter for the Minister for Justice and Equality rather than taking responsibility for this risk to the digital economy; his views on whether this is a further admission of a failure to take the threat seriously in view of the recent report into the implementation of the national cyber strategy by the Comptroller and Auditor General; his further views on whether it is exposing the State to unacceptable risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11020/19]

Defence Forces Operations

Jack Chambers

97. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the cyber capabilities of the Defence Forces in terms of staffing levels and capability; and the way in which they are currently utilised. [10394/19]

Defence Forces Operations

Jack Chambers

98. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which he plans to enhance the cyber capabilities of the Defence Forces in view of the increased threat of cyberattacks from criminal, terrorist, and state actors and Ireland's growing reliance on the digital economy. [10395/19]

Schools Establishment

Jack Chambers

188. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the development of a secondary school for Hollystown, Dublin 15 will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10412/19]

School Transport Eligibility

Jack Chambers

89. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the post-primary school transport service does not give consideration to one aspect (details supplied) when assessing if a child is eligible for the scheme; his views on whether it is fair not to consider this aspect in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10082/19]

Amusement Machine Licences

Jack Chambers

67. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the steps the Revenue Commissioners are taking to ensure all gaming machines in use are properly licensed and not being passed off as amusement machines to bypass the laws governing the area; if the Revenue Commissioners are taking measures to ensure that gaming licences are only issued for premises operating in areas in which Part III of the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 is in operation; if arrangements exist between the Revenue Commissioners and An Garda Síochána to enforce laws regarding gaming and unlicensed machines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9904/19]

Garda Data

Jack Chambers

87. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of investigations carried out by An Garda Síochána into breaches of the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 in each of the years 2015 to 2017; the number of files referred to the DPP by An Garda Síochána in the same years as part of these investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9842/19]

Renewable Heat Incentive

Jack Chambers

188. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of plans to introduce a support scheme for renewable heat; if state aid approval has formally been applied for; and if so, when approval will be granted and the scheme opened for biomass; if approval has not been sought, when it will be applied for; when he expects the scheme to open for biomass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9952/19]

Motor Tax

Jack Chambers

189. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if motor tax can be paid in smaller monthly instalments rather than larger quarterly payments to assist those with limited means; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9974/19]

Public Service Pay Commission

Jack Chambers

28. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the further engagement his Department has had with the Public Service Pay Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9301/19]

Military Medals

Jack Chambers

30. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the protocols in place governing the awarding of military medals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9580/19]

Air Corps Recruitment

Jack Chambers

32. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide a report on the Air Corps recommissioning scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9581/19]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Jack Chambers

33. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the review of the conciliation and arbitration scheme in the Defence Forces further to the Barry report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9303/19]

Defence Forces Pensions

Jack Chambers

67. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a pension issue for a former member of the Defence Forces (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9349/19]

Mobility Allowance

Jack Chambers

366. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the status of the transport support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9466/19]

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Jack Chambers

106. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the pupil-teacher ratio inequity gaps that exist in classes between junior and senior DEIS schools such as a school (details supplied); the steps he is taking to remove this gap in order that pupils in senior DEIS schools can continue to benefit from the lower pupil-teacher ratio in place in the junior schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8554/19]

Defence Forces Personnel Data

Jack Chambers

126. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 135 of 20 November 2018, when the information will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8341/19]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Jack Chambers

198. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide a special needs unit at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7667/19]

Rail Network

Jack Chambers

566. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to change the existing level crossings in the Dublin 15 area; the role of the National Transport Authority regarding the plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8172/19]

Teachers' Remuneration

Jack Chambers

92. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of measures to cease pay inequality for teachers who qualified after 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7453/19]

Assisted Human Reproduction

Jack Chambers

147. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to provide greater supports and to reduce costs for persons undergoing IVF treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7430/19]

Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage

Jack Chambers

160. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if an anomaly regarding medication available under the drugs payment scheme (details supplied) will be removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7479/19]

Defence Forces Pensions

Jack Chambers

119. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason a retired member of the Defence Forces (details supplied) has not received an increase in pension entitlement for the past decade; when a pension will be received by retired Army ranks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6743/19]

HSE Staff Data

Jack Chambers

433. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of psychologists in post by community healthcare organisation, CHO, nationally, in tabular form; the target number of psychologists by CHO as advised in A Vision for Change, in tabular form; the measures in place to address the shortage of psychologists across the health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6629/19]

Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility

Jack Chambers

747. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the details of the new affordable home purchasing scheme (details supplied) being introduced; the qualifying criteria to be eligible for the scheme; when the scheme will be open to applicants; the way in which potential house buyers can apply for the scheme; if it is only open to first time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6245/19]

Defence Forces Data

Jack Chambers

46. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel serving in the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service on 31 December 2017 and 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6078/19]

Maternity Services

Jack Chambers

72. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the relocation of the Rotunda Hospital to Connolly Hospital. [5249/19]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Jack Chambers

228. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the report being compiled by the NCSE regarding the provision of a special autism school for the Dublin 15 area; when the report will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5148/19]

School Management

Jack Chambers

248. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school traffic warden will be appointed for adjoining schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5534/19]

Rail Network

Jack Chambers

575. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to change the existing level crossings in the Dublin 15 area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5610/19]

Defence Forces Reserve

Jack Chambers

49. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacancies in the Reserve Defence Forces by rank and unit at 31 December 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4726/19]

Defence Forces Reserve

Jack Chambers

50. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number and rank of Reserve Defence Forces officer vacancies which arose in 2017 and 2018; the number promoted to fill the vacancies by brigade to date; the date on which further interviews will be conducted in each brigade to fill vacancies in the rank of captain, commandant and lieutenant colonel; the standard procedure to anticipate vacancies arising in the PDF officer ranks which is not applied in the RDF; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4727/19]

Military Medals

Jack Chambers

104. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when he plans to award medals recommended for 29 men for bravery in action by a person (details supplied) to the veterans still living and posthumously to those deceased who served during the siege of Jadotville in 1961; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3988/19]

School Accommodation Provision

Jack Chambers

218. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to concerns of parents of children and staff at a school (details supplied) regarding accommodation for children enrolling in the school in September 2019; the measures that will be put in place to address these concerns; if the forward planning section of his Department will engage with the school in order to address the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4069/19]

General Medical Services Scheme Data

Jack Chambers

365. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of GMS general practitioners in Dublin 15; the number of GMS general practitioners per CHO group nationally; the breakdown by population in this regard; the number of public health nurses in each CHO group nationally; the breakdown by population in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4071/19]

Army Barracks Closures

Jack Chambers

69. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount paid to private security firms for the provision of security services by the Defence Forces in each of the past three years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3504/19]

Departmental Meetings

Jack Chambers

70. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of meetings his Department had with the representative associations regarding the working time directive 2003; the dates on which they occurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3533/19]

Public Service Pay Commission Reports

Jack Chambers

96. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the joint submission to the Public Service Pay Commission from the Department of Defence and military authorities underwent changes after it was sent to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; if so, the nature of the changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3532/19]

Pension Provisions

Jack Chambers

150. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 160 of 25 September 2018, the reason a person (details supplied) has not received the third stage of the part unwinding of the public service pension reduction, PSPR, as part of pension restoration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2394/19]

Deer Culls

Jack Chambers

158. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a risk assessment on the safety of the public was conducted prior to the operation of the recent deer cull in the Phoenix Park overseen by the OPW; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2612/19]

Deer Culls

Jack Chambers

159. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the precautions undertaken by his Department and the OPW to safeguard the public and to alert the public that firearms would be used as part of the recent deer cull in the Phoenix Park overseen by the OPW; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2613/19]

Deer Culls

Jack Chambers

160. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if An Garda Síochána was informed in advance of the operation of the recent deer cull in the Phoenix Park overseen by the OPW and that firearms would be discharged as part of the operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2614/19]

Deer Culls

Jack Chambers

161. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the considerations given to animal welfare in relation to the recent deer cull in the Phoenix Park overseen by the OPW; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2615/19]

Childcare Services Provision

Jack Chambers

579. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the shortage of available childcare services especially in the Dublin 15 area (details supplied); the efforts underway to address same; the advice for parents that cannot secure a place in a childcare service for their children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2304/19]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Jack Chambers

1. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if Defence Forces management will be engaging directly with the Public Service Pay Commission in relation to recruitment and retention issues; if it is planned to filter engagement via his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2190/19]

Defence Forces Contracts

Jack Chambers

3. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a review of the 1994 contracts for members of the Defence Forces is to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2191/19]

EU Directives

Jack Chambers

6. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when the working time directive will be implemented for members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1861/19]

Defence Forces Reserve

Jack Chambers

9. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his priorities for the Reserve Defence Force in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1860/19]

Defence Forces Strength

Jack Chambers

19. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces will achieve their establishment strength of 9,500 during 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1859/19]

Defence Forces Operations

Jack Chambers

28. Deputy Jack Chambers asked 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 engineers having to work 65 and 70 hours a week, respectively, without overtime; the measures being taken to address this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1862/19]

Maternity Services

Jack Chambers

141. Deputy Jack Chambers asked 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]

HSE Expenditure

Jack Chambers

144. Deputy Jack Chambers asked 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]

Human Rights

Jack Chambers

150. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures Ireland has taken at EU and international level regarding the ongoing civil unrest and humanitarian crisis in Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1051/19]

Human Rights

Jack Chambers

151. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagements he has had with the Sudanese ambassador regarding the civil unrest and humanitarian crisis in Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1052/19]

Human Rights

Jack Chambers

152. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagements Ireland’s ambassador in Sudan is exchanging with state officials with regard to the civil unrest and humanitarian crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1053/19]

Teaching Qualifications

Jack Chambers

357. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties faced by teachers who have professionally trained abroad in trying to secure teaching posts here; the efforts under way to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1290/19]

Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage

Jack Chambers

535. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if persons with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency will be allowed access to a medication (details supplied) on the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54035/18]

General Practitioner Contracts

Jack Chambers

568. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the average processing time for a general medical services contract application; the criteria involved in the process in order to be awarded such a contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54181/18]

Energy Schemes

Jack Chambers

861. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of compressed natural gas public fuelling stations open and operational; the location in which they are based; the number planned and scheduled to open in 2019; the location in which the scheduled stations will be based; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54167/18]

Energy Schemes

Jack Chambers

862. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 14 compressed natural gas refuelling sites were scheduled to be opened between 2016 and 2020 and to date there are none open; the number of stations that will be open by 2020; if the funding that has been made available for the 14 service stations will be lost if they are not all open and operational by 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54168/18]

Energy Schemes

Jack Chambers

863. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether there are regulatory problems in relation to the provision of compressed natural gas fuelling stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54169/18]

Motor Tax Rates

Jack Chambers

890. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the implementation of the European proposal COM 2017/276 relating to motor tax rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1148/19]

Rural Development Policy

Jack Chambers

1158. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the working group set up to consider the 2013 European Court of Justice ruling in the Flemish decree case; the status of his Department’s engagements with the European Commission in relation to the matter; if the working group completed its work by the end of 2018 as indicated in reply to Parliamentary Question No. 1176 of 6 November 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1162/19]

Defence Forces Personnel Data

Jack Chambers

96. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Permanent Defence Force with regard to all three services and all ranks; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53703/18]

Defence Forces Personnel Data

Jack Chambers

97. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Reserve Defence Force with regard to all three services and all ranks; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53704/18]

Defence Forces Recruitment

Jack Chambers

98. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of additional recruits the Permanent Defence Force has taken on to date in 2018 with regard to all three services; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53705/18]

Defence Forces Recruitment

Jack Chambers

99. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of additional recruits the Reserve Defence Force has taken on to date in 2018 with regard to all services; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53706/18]

Defence Forces Operations

Jack Chambers

100. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of suspect devices that the Army disposal unit has dealt with by county to date in 2018, in tabular form. [53707/18]

Naval Service Data

Jack Chambers

101. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of days spent at sea by members of the Naval Service Reserve to date in 2018. [53708/18]

Defence Forces Personnel Data

Jack Chambers

102. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of sick days taken by members in each service of the Defence Forces to date in 2018. [53709/18]

Visa Applications

Jack Chambers

254. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the waiting times for processing short-term visit visas in tabular form; the reason the process, which previously could be completed in 15 days, can now take up to six months; if his attention has been drawn to the distress the lengthy delays are causing for families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53716/18]

Citizenship Applications

Jack Chambers

255. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications for citizenship being processed; the number of active applications being processed for more than one, two, three and five years, respectively; the average waiting time per application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53721/18]

Defence Forces Recruitment

Jack Chambers

120. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 123 of 6 November 2018, when a reply will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53040/18]

Prescriptions Charges

Jack Chambers

389. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if a matter (details supplied) relating to prescription payments will be clarified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52955/18]

Drug and Alcohol Task Forces

Jack Chambers

451. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if funding will be restored for drugs services in the local drugs and alcohol task force areas that have had a 30% reduction over the past ten years in view of calls by community groups and agencies in Ballymun and the recent rise in anti-social behaviour and crime linked to crack cocaine in the area. [53357/18]

Youth Services Funding

Jack Chambers

598. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to increase funding to local youth community groups and agencies in Ballymun to 2008 levels at the very least in order to tackle the recent rise in anti-social behaviour and crime linked to crack cocaine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53356/18]

Carer's Benefit Eligibility

Jack Chambers

628. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there is provision to allow for carer’s leave to be extended in the case of a person (details supplied) due to extenuating and serious medical circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53077/18]

Fire Safety

Jack Chambers

668. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if apartment owners whose homes have serious safety defects due to the way in which fire safety certificates were previously self-regulated will receive assistance to cover the costs of the necessary remedial works to make their homes fire safety compliant; and his plans to follow the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government recommendation to introduce a redress scheme to assist such homeowners who were unaware there were issues relating to the matter. [53161/18]

Public Transport Initiatives

Jack Chambers

187. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Royal Canal walkway and cycleway works will commence; the expected date for completion on the section from Castleknock to the boundary of Fingal County Council with Kildare County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52533/18]

Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Data

Jack Chambers

81. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the average time for a complaint to be fully investigated and concluded by the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman from the initial complaint to final decision; the number of complaints received and investigations completed in each of the past five years; if his attention has been drawn to the perceived lengthy delays in the complaints investigation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51429/18]

Hospital Admissions

Jack Chambers

54. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health his views on the finding in the patient experience survey that just 15% of respondents in Connolly Hospital said they were admitted to a ward within six hours of their arrival at the emergency department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50708/18]

Gambling Legislation

Jack Chambers

260. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the Gambling Control Bill 2018 review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50882/18]

Schools Building Projects Status

Jack Chambers

87. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the development of a new secondary school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49941/18]

Electric Vehicles

Jack Chambers

499. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if charge points for electric vehicles will be installed in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49429/18]

Defence Forces Expenditure

Jack Chambers

59. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the percentage increase for current defence expenditure in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48530/18]

Defence Forces Strength

Jack Chambers

61. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the target date for the Permanent Defence Force to reach its approved strength of 9,500; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48531/18]

Ministerial Meetings

Jack Chambers

80. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the engagement he has had with a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48381/18]

Defence Forces Personnel

Jack Chambers

81. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the application of Directive 2003/88/EC, the working time directive, to the Defence Forces in compliance with the ruling of the European Court of Justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48383/18]

Defence Forces Recruitment

Jack Chambers

82. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures he has brought forward in 2018 to encourage the retention of Defence Forces personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48385/18]

Defence Forces Strength

Jack Chambers

97. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the target date for the Permanent Defence Forces to reach its approved strength of 9,500; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48384/18]

Social Insurance

Jack Chambers

236. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48442/18]

Military Medals

Jack Chambers

130. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if service medals awarded to a former member of the Defence Forces can be reissued (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47668/18]

Government Information Service

Jack Chambers

131. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding the protocol and use of the Government of Ireland logo (details supplied); his views in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47778/18]

Departmental Expenditure

Jack Chambers

134. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the cost of preparing a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48023/18]

Defence Forces Personnel Data

Jack Chambers

135. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of sick days taken in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps respectively, for each of the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48024/18]

Autism Support Services

Jack Chambers

193. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the development of an autism unit for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47667/18]

Medical Products Supply

Jack Chambers

322. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the changes that were made in budget 2019 regarding free access to anti-coagulation strips for patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47666/18]

Health Services Reform

Jack Chambers

483. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the rationale for the decision not to proceed with legislating for the establishment of hospital trusts and groups; the reason this decision has been undertaken; the costs associated with the establishment of the trusts to date; the governance structure that will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48416/18]