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Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Insurance Coverage
Aindrias Moynihan
116. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance what measures are being considered to assist homeowners whose home insurance does not include flood cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51550/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Insurance Industry
Aindrias Moynihan
118. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance what reductions in motor insurance premiums could be achieved to benefit motorists on the announcement that insurance details from the MIBI is now shared directly with An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51549/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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EU Directives
Aindrias Moynihan
284. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what measures he is taking on Ireland being referred by the European Commission to the EU’s Court of Justice for failing to fully comply with the process for implementing new rules about protecting the work-life balance for parents and carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51547/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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EU Directives
Aindrias Moynihan
285. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason there has been no response to the European Commission’s letter of formal notice in September 2022 requesting confirmation of completed transposition of the Work-life Balance Directive adopted in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51548/23]
Wed, 22 Nov 2023
oral
Departmental Policies
Aindrias Moynihan
6. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the well-being framework for Ireland. [50689/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Defence Forces
Aindrias Moynihan
36. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if any concerns have been highlighted to his Department in relation to the ongoing Naval Service monitoring of submarine communication cables in Irish waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50882/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Defence Forces
Aindrias Moynihan
57. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures that are being taken to ensure the safety our Defence Forces deployed in Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50881/23]
Thu, 16 Nov 2023
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Energy Conservation
Aindrias Moynihan
11. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what measures are being taken to reduce the current wait times, currently in excess of 24 months, on works completing from applications made on free energy upgrades under the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, SEAI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50244/23]
Thu, 16 Nov 2023
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Energy Conservation
Aindrias Moynihan
42. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the green loan system will be available to homeowners to assist in energy upgrades to their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50245/23]
Wed, 15 Nov 2023
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Emigrant Support Services
Aindrias Moynihan
28. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs what measures he is taking to prioritise the Emigrant Support Programme, ensuring that the most vulnerable members of our overseas communities are supported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50215/23]
Wed, 15 Nov 2023
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Greenways Provision
Aindrias Moynihan
36. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport what measures are being taken to promote the old N22 Macroom-to-Ballyvourney road on advancing greenways and cycleways for the area now that the bypass is open fully; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50216/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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Road Projects
Aindrias Moynihan
5. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development what measures she is taking to address the funding shortfall and the limiting criteria to qualify under the current local improvement scheme, LIS, to ensure the required necessary upkeep and maintenance of rural minor roads in view of recent major deterioration of rural roads due to flooding and weather events; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49683/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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Departmental Schemes
Aindrias Moynihan
11. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the new enhancements and developments that are being considered to ensure the senior alert scheme is in line with changing demographics and technological advancements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49684/23]
Thu, 9 Nov 2023
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Home Help Service
Aindrias Moynihan
20. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health what measures are being taken to supply home supports to all people approved and waitlisted in the Cork-Kerry community healthcare area; to lift the recruitment freeze on securing additional home support workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49046/23]
Thu, 9 Nov 2023
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Home Help Service
Aindrias Moynihan
75. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health how many patients are awaiting discharge from all hospitals under the South/South West Hospital Group due to no home supports being in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49047/23]
Thu, 9 Nov 2023
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Housing Provision
Aindrias Moynihan
122. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what plans are in place to provide affordable housing in Cork county and specifically the Macroom LEA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49048/23]
Thu, 9 Nov 2023
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Wastewater Treatment
Aindrias Moynihan
166. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will give consideration to expanding the current domestic wastewater treatment system grants outside of the current rated high-status areas in Cork county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49049/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Driver Test
Aindrias Moynihan
211. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport when a person (details supplied) will receive his driving test date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47403/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Departmental Correspondence
Aindrias Moynihan
974. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); the plans for making available therapists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47300/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Parental Leave
Aindrias Moynihan
1084. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when he expects his Department to finalise the policy on the extension of parent's leave, as outlined in Budget 2024; if the additional two weeks of parent's leave will be backdated to budget day (10 October 2023); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48718/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Further and Higher Education
Aindrias Moynihan
1441. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his view on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48717/23]
Thu, 26 Oct 2023
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Flood Risk Management
Aindrias Moynihan
21. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the engagement he has had with Cork County Council in relation to flood damages and the support that will be available in response to recent flooding after Storm Babet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46947/23]
Thu, 26 Oct 2023
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Flood Risk Management
Aindrias Moynihan
46. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for the up-to-date progress on the flood relief programme for the River Lee west of Cork city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46946/23]
Thu, 26 Oct 2023
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Agriculture Schemes
Aindrias Moynihan
69. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider the expansion of the lime scheme and making it available for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46949/23]
Thu, 26 Oct 2023
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Agriculture Schemes
Aindrias Moynihan
114. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware of the restrictions in KVA offered by the ESB for maximum export capacity (details supplied) in relation to farmers availing of the solar capital investment scheme under TAMS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46948/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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Public Services Card
Aindrias Moynihan
83. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an online system will be made available for application for the public services card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46445/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Aindrias Moynihan
103. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider expanding the illness benefit payment to self-employed persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46444/23]
Thu, 19 Oct 2023
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Tourism Promotion
Aindrias Moynihan
6. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when a five-year plan for tourism will be announced for the Lee Valley area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45708/23]
Thu, 19 Oct 2023
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Tourism Promotion
Aindrias Moynihan
19. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media that an area (details supplied) will be included in any tourism plan for the Lee Valley area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45709/23]
Thu, 19 Oct 2023
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Further and Higher Education
Aindrias Moynihan
100. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for the up-to-date position on a new building for an adult education centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45706/23]
Thu, 19 Oct 2023
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Aindrias Moynihan
124. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of Solas instructors that are available to provide pipe fitting training as part of in-class training phases on apprenticeship programmes; the measures that are being taken to address delays currently experienced on in-class training phases on all apprenticeship programmes for which apprentices are waiting over six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45707/23]
Wed, 18 Oct 2023
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Cabinet Committees
Aindrias Moynihan
5. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [42590/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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Oideachas trí Ghaeilge
Aindrias Moynihan
10. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aindrias Moynihan den Aire Oideachais an dul chun cinn atá á dheanamh le straitis don Gaolinn sac horas Oideachas in iomlán agus an ndeanfadh sí raiteas ar an abhar. [45013/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Aindrias Moynihan
12. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the up-to-date position on delivery of a new building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45012/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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School Curriculum
Aindrias Moynihan
243. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the consideration and progress that is being made in reviewing and implementing the current leaving certificate cycle; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45006/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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Scoileanna Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta
Aindrias Moynihan
244. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aindrias Moynihan den Aire Oideachais cén treimhse ama a bhíonn ann idir an cigireacht agus nuair a bfhaigheann an scoil an stadus scoil gaeltacht go hoifigiúil, cad ba chúis leis an treimhse ama seo, cad iad na céimeanna atá i gceist, cad é an treimhse ama is tapula gur bhaineadh amach, agus an ndeanfaidh sí raiteas ar an abhar. [45007/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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Departmental Data
Aindrias Moynihan
346. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a specific industry sector has been identified in the recent increase seen in unemployment figures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44426/23]
Thu, 12 Oct 2023
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Business Supports
Aindrias Moynihan
6. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider expanding the range of financial supports currently available under the local enterprise offices nationally to include domestically focused retail, personal services, professional services and construction services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44427/23]
Wed, 11 Oct 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Aindrias Moynihan
14. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice what measures are being taken to ensure increased applications are received in future Garda recruitment drives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43829/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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Sex Offenders Notification Requirements
Aindrias Moynihan
365. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice what consideration has been given to automatically notifying and supporting victims of sexual assaults when perpetrators are due for release; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43833/23]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
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Road Safety
Aindrias Moynihan
32. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport his engagement with the RSA regarding the danger of wild deer on our roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43145/23]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
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Driver Test
Aindrias Moynihan
73. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport what measures are being put in place to increase driving test capacity to address the long delays experienced by learner drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43144/23]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
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Mortgage Interest Rates
Aindrias Moynihan
86. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance what his engagement to date has been with the Central Bank of Ireland and the Irish banking sector to increase the availability of long-term, fixed-rate mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43146/23]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
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Interest Rates
Aindrias Moynihan
97. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance what his engagement to date has been with the Central Bank of Ireland and the Irish banking sector about the interest rates available to lending and savings customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43147/23]
Wed, 4 Oct 2023
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Motor Fuels
Aindrias Moynihan
89. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport what has been achieved in increasing production of HVO to expand its use in transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43140/23]
Wed, 4 Oct 2023
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Motor Fuels
Aindrias Moynihan
92. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance what measures are being considered to reduce the price of motor fuel, given the rising costs of oil globally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43141/23]
Wed, 4 Oct 2023
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Enterprise Support Services
Aindrias Moynihan
106. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what supports and training are available to Irish indigenous SMEs to assist them in competing for public procurement contracts in Ireland and abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43142/23]
Wed, 4 Oct 2023
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Housing Schemes
Aindrias Moynihan
129. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what measures are being taken to strengthen the mortgage-to-rent scheme to ensure it is helping those who need it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43143/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Departmental Programmes
Aindrias Moynihan
12. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on From Poverty to Potential: A Programme Plan for Child Well-being 2023-2025, published by his Department on 1 August 2023. [37563/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Defence Forces
Aindrias Moynihan
80. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what measures are being taken to address the current recruitment and retention issues in the Defence Forces; if career progression can be included in the recently published Strategic Framework – Transformation of the Defence Forces under recruitment initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42598/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Defence Forces
Aindrias Moynihan
83. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of females who applied under the most recent Defence Forces recruitment campaign; how many of these are progressing through the recruitment stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42599/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Defence Forces
Aindrias Moynihan
165. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how the current peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts will continue to be the core of the international reputation of the Defence Forces, especially with climate change becoming an ever-increasing security threat across the world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42605/23]
Thu, 28 Sep 2023
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National Broadband Plan
Aindrias Moynihan
93. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the up-to-date position on national broadband plan roll-out across County Cork when (details supplied) can expect the service to be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41607/23]
Wed, 27 Sep 2023
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Just Transition
Aindrias Moynihan
3. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach for an overview of the Inequality and Well-Being Frameworks report published by the NESC, an organisation under the remit of his Department. [37571/23]
Thu, 21 Sep 2023
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Pharmacy Services
Aindrias Moynihan
49. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if pharmacist services can be expanded to aid in alleviating some of the pressures currently experienced in GP services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40264/23]
Thu, 21 Sep 2023
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General Practitioner Services
Aindrias Moynihan
50. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health what measures are being taken to ensure adequate GP services are in place for Cork north-west; if he is aware of the difficulties that people are experiencing in securing a GP in their area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40263/23]
Thu, 21 Sep 2023
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Aindrias Moynihan
101. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science what measures are being taken to address the issue of delays for in-class progression on apprenticeship programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40267/23]
Thu, 21 Sep 2023
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Student Accommodation
Aindrias Moynihan
121. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science what measures are being taken to address the shortage of third-level student accommodation for this academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40266/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Driver Test
Aindrias Moynihan
109. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if priority will be given to securing driving test dates for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40149/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Departmental Reports
Aindrias Moynihan
640. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on her Department’s review report in relation to the expansion of free travel scheme to people with epilepsy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40245/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Health Services
Aindrias Moynihan
981. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he has been notified of any changes to SouthDoc services in the Cork/Kerry region over the past six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40265/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Student Accommodation
Aindrias Moynihan
1082. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if funding can be accessed by third-level institutions to increase student accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40268/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Aindrias Moynihan
1999. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for an MRI scan in the South/South West Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39394/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Aindrias Moynihan
2000. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for a CT scan in the South/South West Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39395/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Aindrias Moynihan
2001. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for a bone scan in the South/South West Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39396/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Aindrias Moynihan
2002. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for an angiogram in the South/South West Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39397/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Aindrias Moynihan
2003. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for an electroencephalogram in the South/South West Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39398/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Aindrias Moynihan
2004. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in the South/South West Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39399/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Aindrias Moynihan
2005. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for an ultrasound scan in the South/South West Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39400/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Aindrias Moynihan
2006. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for an electrocardiogram (ECG) in the South/South West Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39401/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Road Projects
Aindrias Moynihan
189. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport what plans are being considered and implemented by TII for improvements to the N22, specifically the Macroom to Ballincollig corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35696/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Aindrias Moynihan
345. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the levels of capital expenditure which will be allocated for infrastructure projects for County Cork for 2024; the timeframe for these allocations; the projects for which funding will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35699/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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School Accommodation
Aindrias Moynihan
420. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education if she is satisfied that schools infrastructure planning is keeping pace with demographic changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35693/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Online Safety
Aindrias Moynihan
532. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the continuing steps she is taking to protect individuals against social media platforms being used for cyberbullying; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35694/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Local Authorities
Aindrias Moynihan
565. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what information is shared by local authorities on their choice-based letting systems to his Department, by local authority, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35688/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Housing Policy
Aindrias Moynihan
566. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans for affordable housing in County Cork; if he is satisfied with the current level of affordable housing being delivered in mid-Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35689/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Departmental Funding
Aindrias Moynihan
567. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the level of funding made available for local authorities to advance taking-in-charge of estates in County Cork for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, by LEA, for County Cork, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35690/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Septic Tanks
Aindrias Moynihan
568. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of successful applications under the septic tank grant for County Cork for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, by LEA, for County Cork, in tabular form; if he is satisfied with the number of successful applications made to date in 2023 and that the new measures are seeing more of an uptake in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35691/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Housing Schemes
Aindrias Moynihan
569. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of local authority home loans approved and drawn down in each local authority for 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; if he is satisfied with the current timelines on processing applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35692/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Food Industry
Aindrias Moynihan
901. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he continues to monitor the potential market growth for Irish food and food products globally; the markets or products that have shown greatest potential; the extent to which he expects to maximise the impact on these markets in the future, having particular regard to current geopolitical developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35697/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Brexit Issues
Aindrias Moynihan
902. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the continuing efforts being made to seek new markets in the context of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35698/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Aindrias Moynihan
981. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current demand for the early childhood care and education (ECCE) scheme in Cork county and Cork city; how any deficits in supply are being identified and resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35695/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Aindrias Moynihan
1111. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the level of contact he has had with the domestic waste industry regarding waivers being available to people with health issues and who use incontinence products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35700/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Eating Disorders
Aindrias Moynihan
1112. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the current level of mental health supports available for persons with eating disorders in the County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35701/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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General Practitioner Services
Aindrias Moynihan
1113. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health what measures are being taken to address the shortage of GPs for County Cork; how many individuals are waitlisted for GP services currently in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35702/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Departmental Schemes
Aindrias Moynihan
1489. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the financial allocations in 2019, 2020, 2022 and to date in 2023 under the seniors alert scheme nationally, in tabular form; the financial allocations for the same years under this scheme for Cork county and city; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35686/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Rural Schemes
Aindrias Moynihan
1490. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she has budgeted for the LIS scheme for 2023; the demand for the scheme; the financial allocation to date, by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35687/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Water Quality
Aindrias Moynihan
29. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has had discussions with the EPA regarding reported anomalies in its water quality report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34724/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Forestry Sector
Aindrias Moynihan
48. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the progress of the independent review of the ash dieback scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34723/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Na Meáin Chumarsáide
Aindrias Moynihan
60. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aindrias Moynihan den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cén plean atá aici chun muinín an phobail in RTÉ a atógáil; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [34726/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Sports Funding
Aindrias Moynihan
102. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the new sports capital programme will open for applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34727/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Housing Schemes
Aindrias Moynihan
295. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance for consideration to expand the help-to-buy scheme for first-time buyers to include second-hand homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33084/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Aindrias Moynihan
92. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice the number of designated community gardaí in Ballincollig for 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33992/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Aindrias Moynihan
93. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice the progress being made in advancing the new policing model for Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33991/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Driver Test
Aindrias Moynihan
160. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the number of people waiting on driving tests in each licence category, in each of Ballincollig, Killarney, Mallow, Cork, Skibbereen and Newcastlewest test centres, in tabular form; the plans to increase test capacity at these centres; if plans to clear backlogs are on target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33928/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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National Car Test
Aindrias Moynihan
161. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the number of vehicles due an NCT in each of the next six months; the number of tests conducted in each of the past six months; the average wait time for motorists currently waiting; if he will provide these details in tabular form; the measures in place in order to reduce wait times; what penalties, if any, have been imposed on the NCT service for delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33929/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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National Car Test
Aindrias Moynihan
162. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the number of mechanics recruited for NCTs currently nationwide; if he will provide an update on this number; if there are any plans to increase this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33930/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Television Licence Fee
Aindrias Moynihan
317. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of TV licences sold (excluding social protection free schemes licences) in each of the past six months, in tabular form; the level of compliance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33932/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
Aindrias Moynihan
450. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of TV licences issued via her Department’s free schemes in each of the past six months, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33933/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
Aindrias Moynihan
451. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people in each of the past six months who were claiming illness benefit while living outside the State, in tabular form; if they were claiming a child payment, if the children were living outside the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33934/23]