Parliamentary questions

Health Service Executive

Aindrias Moynihan

630. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the plans to advance paediatric neurology services in Cork and across CH04; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34056/23]

Third Level Education

Aindrias Moynihan

875. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has considered the introduction of virtual reality/augmented reality headsets in colleges throughout Ireland, in a similar fashion to Poland which is planning to introduce the technology in order to create a more personalised learning environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33931/23]

National Parks

Aindrias Moynihan

13. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the engagement he has had with the stakeholders of a local amenity (details supplied) to develop this area as a national park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33083/23]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Aindrias Moynihan

121. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection for a review of the current payment under the hearing aid grant with the rising costs of hearing aids; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33086/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Aindrias Moynihan

138. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the report being compiled by her Department on expanding the free travel scheme for people who have been excluded from driving with epilepsy is available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33085/23]

Labour Market

Aindrias Moynihan

222. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science what measures are being taken to support Ireland’s labour supply with the skills needed to meet labour demands under residential retrofitting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33087/23]

Cabinet Committees

Aindrias Moynihan

8. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will meet next. [32450/23]

Disability Services

Aindrias Moynihan

67. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on the programme for Government’s commitment to double the target for employment of people with disabilities in the public service to 6%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32325/23]

Disability Services

Aindrias Moynihan

95. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on the status of the provision of community neurorehabilitation teams in community healthcare organisation, CHO, area 4; what funding, if any, has been allocated to increase these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32324/23]

Industrial Development

Aindrias Moynihan

22. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what measures are being taken to improve on Ireland's current position in innovation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31663/23]

Climate Change Policy

Aindrias Moynihan

43. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what measures are being taken to identify key sectors that will require additional State supports to successfully transition to low-carbon production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31664/23]

Schools Building Projects

Aindrias Moynihan

137. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the up-to-date position on delivering new school buildings for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31666/23]

School Curriculum

Aindrias Moynihan

149. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education if she has considered the roll-out of a nationwide partnership with tech companies to enable students at primary education level to develop their technological skills including coding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31665/23]

Exports Growth

Aindrias Moynihan

208. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the expected level of exports by Enterprise Ireland-backed companies this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22027/23]

Flood Risk Management

Aindrias Moynihan

69. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when flood defence construction works will advance in the Upper Lee area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30969/23]

Budget Process

Aindrias Moynihan

77. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will comment on how the 2023 well-being framework will feature in the National Economic Dialogue, the summer economic Statement and budget day documentation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30968/23]

Care of the Elderly

Aindrias Moynihan

657. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if an appropriate permanent facility compliant with infection, prevention and control measures can be secured in the Macroom area as a matter of priority to provide those living with dementia the vital day services they require (details supplied). [30777/23]

Bus Éireann

Aindrias Moynihan

47. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport his views on the roll-out of the new bus ticket pricing structure by Bus Éireann outside of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30146/23]

Rail Network

Aindrias Moynihan

51. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the progress on delivering a light rail system planned for Ballincollig to Mahon in Cork city; what stops are planned for the route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30147/23]

Inflation Rate

Aindrias Moynihan

92. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the continuing high inflation and the eroding real wages in Ireland, with disposable incomes and living standards continuing to be under strain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30149/23]

Inflation Rate

Aindrias Moynihan

95. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance what measures are being taken to ensure any policy responses to international inflation do not embed inflationary expectation into the domestic economy, to ensure our competitiveness; the domestic reforms being considered to boost productivity and reduce costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30150/23]

Insurance Coverage

Aindrias Moynihan

179. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that people looking to reduce their motor insurance costs by changing their provider are being requested to submit a valid NCT certificate for their vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21496/23]

Interest Rates

Aindrias Moynihan

74. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline his approach to the phasing out of accommodative monetary policy and the ECB's increases in interest rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30151/23]

Departmental Data

Aindrias Moynihan

20. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the well-being framework for Ireland, overseen by his Department. [29760/23]

Defence Forces

Aindrias Moynihan

118. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what measures have been implemented to increase the monitoring of Irish waters and Irish airspace from Russian vessels and aircraft since the start of the Ukrainian war; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29533/23]

Defence Forces

Aindrias Moynihan

119. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what measures are being taken to address recruitment issues for the Defence Forces and Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29532/23]

Defence Forces

Aindrias Moynihan

175. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if there has been an increase to the budgetary figure for meals for personnel within the Defence Forces; if he could provide the figure for these meals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29594/23]

Northern Ireland

Aindrias Moynihan

23. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs what interactions there have been with his UK counterparts on the Council of Europe’s decision on the Northern Ireland legacy issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28852/23]

Ukraine War

Aindrias Moynihan

35. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had communications with his EU counterparts on the Council of Ministers in relation to the Russian attack on the Nova Kakhovka dam; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28851/23]

Energy Conservation

Aindrias Moynihan

99. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of applications received in the first quarter of 2023 for Cork County under the SEAI Free Energy Upgrades; the current timeline from surveyor allocation to contractor allocation on these applications received for Cork county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28853/23]

National Broadband Plan

Aindrias Moynihan

104. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan for each of the deployment areas across the Lee Valley; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28854/23]

Economic Policy

Aindrias Moynihan

5. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the Government's response to Ireland's Competitiveness Challenge 2022. [28081/23]

Cabinet Committees

Aindrias Moynihan

12. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Health is next due to meet. [28080/23]

Environmental Policy

Aindrias Moynihan

55. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will comment on the report by the EPA which states that Ireland is on course to miss its climate targets; what actions can be taken now to correct this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28858/23]

Environmental Policy

Aindrias Moynihan

56. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is aware of the practical research carried out by Farm Zero C in west Cork in conjunction with Irish universities, their success in creating a model for a more sustainable farm; if further funding for these types of projects is available in order to ensure that Ireland meets its 2030 environmental target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28859/23]

Rural Schemes

Aindrias Moynihan

86. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she has examined the possibility of supporting local enterprises with three-phase electric power installations to assist growth in our rural economies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28351/23]

Rural Schemes

Aindrias Moynihan

113. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development how her Department assesses the benefits of the Community Support Fund to the communities where funding is allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28350/23]

State Bodies

Aindrias Moynihan

778. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the outcome of the review commissioned by Uisce Éireann to be carried out by a company (details supplied) on Uisce Éireann's internal processes; the progress being made on implementation of recommendations made in this review; the role these changes will deliver in the future of capital works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28368/23]

General Practitioner Services

Aindrias Moynihan

33. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his views on the measures being taken to address the issue of attracting general practitioners to rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26707/23]

General Practitioner Services

Aindrias Moynihan

72. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the new expanded criteria to qualify for a GP card will be in place; the reason for delay in this being implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26706/23]

Student Accommodation

Aindrias Moynihan

103. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures that are being taken to ensure affordable on-campus student accommodation for the upcoming college semester in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26713/23]

Further and Higher Education

Aindrias Moynihan

113. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science what factors influence the availability of college places; how much weight he is giving to industry needs, for example the construction and hospitality sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26714/23]

Disability Services

Aindrias Moynihan

69. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures that are being taken to address the shortage of respite services for adults and children in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25939/23]

Departmental Schemes

Aindrias Moynihan

600. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on the uptake of applications for the Ireland against racism fund; if the number of applications to date has met or exceeded expectation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25941/23]

Mental Health Services

Aindrias Moynihan

787. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures that are being taken to address the current delays with CAMHS services in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25938/23]

Cost of Living Issues

Aindrias Moynihan

798. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on the effect of inflation and shortage of accommodation on youth, and in particular the student population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25940/23]

An Garda Síochána

Aindrias Moynihan

38. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí assigned to Gaeltacht regions; the number of vacancies in these regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25227/23]

Food Industry

Aindrias Moynihan

56. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his engagement to date with Irish infant formula manufacturers regarding falling birth rates in China; if there is a strategy in place for these manufacturers for the substantial fall in market share; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25225/23]

Mental Health Policy

Aindrias Moynihan

61. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the results of a recent survey of more than 250 farmers by researchers at University College Dublin, which suggested that over half had experienced moderate to extremely severe depression; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25226/23]

Farm Safety

Aindrias Moynihan

175. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the latest statistics available on farm accidents and fatalities; the steps being taken to reduce these incidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25229/23]

Trade Missions

Aindrias Moynihan

176. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will detail the key points made during his trade mission to China in respect of food systems and food security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25230/23]

Agriculture Industry

Aindrias Moynihan

177. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the difficulties that Irish farmers are facing as a result of having to meet climate targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25231/23]

Agriculture Industry

Aindrias Moynihan

178. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the age profile of Irish farm holders and the difficulties associated with succession and attracting younger people into the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25232/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Aindrias Moynihan

86. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider a review of the child benefit scheme, including students still in full-time second level education after reaching their 18th birthday; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24640/23]

Departmental Reports

Aindrias Moynihan

130. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the report being compiled by her Department on expanding the free travel scheme for people who have been excluded from driving with epilepsy is available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24641/23]

Transport Policy

Aindrias Moynihan

658. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress in devising the transport support scheme which is to replace the motorised transport grant scheme which closed to new applicants in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24130/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Aindrias Moynihan

881. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for an MRI scan in the South-South West Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied). [24894/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Aindrias Moynihan

882. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for a CT scan in the South-South West Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24895/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Aindrias Moynihan

883. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for a bone scan in the South-South West Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24896/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Aindrias Moynihan

884. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for an angiogram in the South-South West Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24897/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Aindrias Moynihan

885. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for an electroencephalogram in the South-South West Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied). [24898/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Aindrias Moynihan

886. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for cholangiopancreatography, ERCP, in the South-South West Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24899/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Aindrias Moynihan

887. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for an ultrasound scan in the South-South West Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied). [24900/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Aindrias Moynihan

888. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for an electrocardiogram, ECG, in the South-South West Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied). [24901/23]

Tourism Industry

Aindrias Moynihan

9. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what measures are being taken to address the shortfall in tourist accommodation; what effect is being seen by the tourism industry on its revenues due to lack of accommodation for tourists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23654/23]

An Ghaeltacht

Aindrias Moynihan

37. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aindrias Moynihan den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán Meán faoin tacaíocht is féidir léi a chur ar fáil chun ceantar Mhúscraí a fhorbairt mar limistéar turasóireachta; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [23655/23]

Housing Schemes

Aindrias Moynihan

120. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of difficulties experienced by people purchasing their first home who are availing for more than one of the affordable options available and meeting the 70% rule on the help-to buy-scheme; what engagement has he had with the Minister for Finance to clarify what is currently gauged by Revenue as the purchase price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23652/23]

Electric Vehicles

Aindrias Moynihan

203. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport what his engagement to date has been with both Cork County Council and Cork City Council in progressing EV charging infrastructure for homes and apartments without their own driveway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23653/23]

Sports Organisations

Aindrias Moynihan

114. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her engagement to date with RTÉ and the GAA in making more GAA games free-to-air; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23651/23]

Rental Sector

Aindrias Moynihan

152. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what numbers have requested a tenant-in-situ application with Cork County Council and Cork City Council to date this year; how many cost rentals have been advanced for 2023 to date arriving from notice to quits with both Cork local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23650/23]

Air Corps

Aindrias Moynihan

39. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures that are being taken to ensure that there is suitable aircraft available to Irish Air Corps to provide sufficient surveillance of Russian aircraft and ships in the Irish EEZ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22886/23]

Naval Service

Aindrias Moynihan

40. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his engagement with the relevant stakeholders in ensuring safe guarding of communication subsea cables in Irish waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22885/23]

State Examinations

Aindrias Moynihan

64. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the progress being made in ensuring that sufficient exam markers are available for the leaving certificate exams this year to ensure timely issuing of results; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22888/23]

Special Educational Needs

Aindrias Moynihan

117. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education for her consideration in engaging with second level schools that have ASD units to provide specific enrolment policy for their units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22887/23]

Motor Fuels

Aindrias Moynihan

225. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if he is has considered maintaining a supply of E5 fuel after 1 July 2023 for owners of older petrol vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22402/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Aindrias Moynihan

436. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will extend child benefit to children who are 18 years or over and attending full-time post-primary education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22405/23]

Cost of Living Issues

Aindrias Moynihan

448. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for non-payment of the €200 cost-of-living lump sum payment commencing 24 April 2023 to an individual (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22559/23]

Food Industry

Aindrias Moynihan

94. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is aware of the impact of the falling birth-rate in China and the impact of this on the infant milk formula industry in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22028/23]

Foreign Direct Investment

Aindrias Moynihan

165. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the balance between the funds spent on foreign direct investment, relative to expenditure given to indigenous industries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22026/23]

Food Industry

Aindrias Moynihan

248. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the implications the opening of Chinese markets after the Covid-19 pandemic has for the Irish food industry; and if he expects this will create further opportunities to trade with China in the upcoming months. [22029/23]

Foreign Policy

Aindrias Moynihan

74. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has any concerns with regards to trading with China due to its political stance on the Ukraine-Russia war; the measures Ireland is taking currently in order to safeguard Ireland's position on the war when negotiating with China; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22030/23]

Tax Rebates

Aindrias Moynihan

102. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the amount yet to be reclaimed in PAYE overpayments collected by the Revenue Commissioners for 2022; the number of individuals yet to make an application under the rent relief scheme through Revenue for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21497/23]

Consumer Prices

Aindrias Moynihan

217. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the measures he is taking to ensure the current reductions in inflation will be passed on to consumers nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21498/23]

Tax Reliefs

Aindrias Moynihan

218. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications made under the help-to-buy scheme through the Revenue Commissioners for 2022 and to date in 2023; the number of applications approved; the number declined in the same time period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21499/23]

Primary Medical Certificates

Aindrias Moynihan

219. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the up-to-date position is in progressing a new board under the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal to ensure clinics can recommence; the number of appeal requests under the primary medical certificate awaiting recommencement of such clinics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21500/23]

Housing Schemes

Aindrias Moynihan

329. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding allocation by his Department and by both Cork City Council and Cork County Council under the housing adaptation grant funding for the years 2016 to 2023, inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21245/23]

Transport Policy

Aindrias Moynihan

48. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the improvements for active travel and public transport after the construction of the Macroom bypass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20748/23]

Road Projects

Aindrias Moynihan

66. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position on safety improvement scheme works for the N22 junctions between Macroom and Ballincollig; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20747/23]

Foreign Birth Registration

Aindrias Moynihan

30. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of an application under the foreign birth registration for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20291/23]

Bus Services

Aindrias Moynihan

105. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the bus ticket pricing structure in place for bus services between Cork and the various stops across County Cork; how the ticket prices are determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20816/23]

Wastewater Treatment

Aindrias Moynihan

229. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the plans in place to advance wastewater treatment plants under the multi-annual developer-provided water services infrastructure resolution programme; if a scheme (details supplied) will be advanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20591/23]

Departmental Reviews

Aindrias Moynihan

259. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on her Department’s review report in respect of the expansion of the free travel scheme to people with epilepsy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20755/23]

Northern Ireland Institutions

Aindrias Moynihan

6. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent of his efforts to restore the Northern Ireland institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19926/23]

Human Rights

Aindrias Moynihan

56. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his assessment of the current situation in Nicaragua; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19925/23]

National Broadband Plan

Aindrias Moynihan

127. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the rollout of the national broadband plan in the west Muskerry area. [19325/23]

Programme for Government

Aindrias Moynihan

16. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the programme for Government. [19258/23]

Departmental Funding

Aindrias Moynihan

69. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the level of funding her Department can make available for a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19326/23]

Health Services

Aindrias Moynihan

62. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the provision of new addiction services are planned for development this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18540/23]

Medicinal Products

Aindrias Moynihan

65. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to reclassify the drug pregabalin, marketed as lyrica, as a class C or controlled drug; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18539/23]

Organic Farming

Aindrias Moynihan

98. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if grant aid could be made available to support farmers to meet organic farming requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18537/23]