Parliamentary questions

Environmental Policy

Aindrias Moynihan

125. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans on ending the use of creosote; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18538/23]

Energy Conservation

Aindrias Moynihan

146. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the current wait times from application to completion of works under the free energy upgrade scheme under the SEAI by county in each of the years 2019 to 2022, and to-date in 2023; the measures that are being taken to address long waiting times under this SEAI scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18682/23]

Equality Issues

Aindrias Moynihan

100. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures to encourage more women to take part in farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18541/23]

Forestry Sector

Aindrias Moynihan

101. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of afforestation licences issued to date for 2023; what measures are being taken to ensure the Climate Action Afforestation Target is met for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18542/23]

Third Level Education

Aindrias Moynihan

102. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current number of places that are available to those wishing to study veterinary medicine; what his engagement is with the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to increase the current number of places available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18543/23]

Control of Firearms

Aindrias Moynihan

56. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice the up-to-date position on plans to impose conditions on firearm certificate holders, and his level of consultation with stakeholders on these proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18080/23]

An Garda Síochána

Aindrias Moynihan

64. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice the up-to-date position on implementing the new policing model in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18079/23]

School Transport

Aindrias Moynihan

636. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of difficulties experienced by an organisation (details supplied) in County Cork in recruiting transport chaperones/escorts for children with disabilities to attend their day care services; what measures are being taken to address these recruitment issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15554/23]

Disability Services

Aindrias Moynihan

51. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what stage the recruitment and training of new staff for a premises (details supplied) is at in order to progress to a seven-day service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15553/23]

Courses Accreditation

Aindrias Moynihan

67. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on any problems being reported surrounding the online safe pass renewals; his further views on past success rates on the in-house safe pass renewal courses versus the current pass rates on the online system now in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15555/23]

Third Level Education

Aindrias Moynihan

98. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware of the issues raised by the chief financial officer at University College Cork surrounding the funding of third-level universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15556/23]

Cabinet Committees

Aindrias Moynihan

2. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [13067/23]

Social Welfare Code

Aindrias Moynihan

102. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection her engagement with an organisation (details supplied) in providing a free travel scheme to all persons with epilepsy; if a report on this matter, which is due for the first quarter of 2023, is on target for the end of the month; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15189/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Aindrias Moynihan

154. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications that are now outstanding on the over-70s fuel allowance applications received; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15190/23]

Social Welfare Code

Aindrias Moynihan

461. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider extending the current fuel allowance beyond 10 April 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15191/23]

Defence Forces

Aindrias Moynihan

18. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if all Defence Force pensioners are included in the next payment tranche of 2% due in March 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14095/23]

Defence Forces

Aindrias Moynihan

44. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures being examined to address the high level of discharge rates in the Defence Forces; if he is satisfied that the current level of recruitment can address the major gaps appearing in the ranks throughout the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14094/23]

School Facilities

Aindrias Moynihan

72. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the measures being taken to identify schools in mid-Cork to include under the energy retrofit pathfinder programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14097/23]

Schools Building Projects

Aindrias Moynihan

128. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the up-to-date position on delivery of new building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14096/23]

School Transport

Aindrias Moynihan

164. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education her engagement to date with the Minister for Transport in relation to extending the age limit for school bus drivers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14098/23]

Health Strategies

Aindrias Moynihan

19. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the well-being framework for Ireland overseen by his Department. [10825/23]

Good Friday Agreement

Aindrias Moynihan

78. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his engagement to date with the DUP in getting the party's agreement on the recent Windsor Framework proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13665/23]

Passport Services

Aindrias Moynihan

104. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures that are in place to deal with any surge in demand in passport applications this year; if any surge in applications will affect the processing times currently being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13666/23]

Agriculture Schemes

Aindrias Moynihan

39. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers in Cork north-west who have been accepted to the ACRES scheme. [11514/23]

Crime Prevention

Aindrias Moynihan

43. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department is taking to tackle the increasing incidences of cattle-rustling being reported across the country. [11513/23]

Wastewater Treatment

Aindrias Moynihan

114. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the plans that are in place to advance a Waste Water Treatment Plants under the Multi-Annual Developer Provided Water Services Infrastructure Resolution Programme in mid Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11824/23]

Fire Service

Aindrias Moynihan

166. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the up-to-date position on the review of retained fire services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11823/23]

Insurance Industry

Aindrias Moynihan

112. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that insurance premiums are being successfully reduced for motorists, businesses and other users, in line with the ever-reducing amounts for personal injury awards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11327/23]

Insurance Coverage

Aindrias Moynihan

136. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance his engagement with the insurance companies that provide home insurance to ensure new-build passive housing can secure home insurance; if he is aware of the difficulties with new flat-roof options for passive housing being declined for home insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11326/23]

Bus Services

Aindrias Moynihan

39. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the progress and timeline for the implementation of the expansion of the 233 bus route and the further expansion of the 257 bus route under Connecting Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10540/23]

Bus Services

Aindrias Moynihan

67. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the progress being made for routes servicing Ballincollig under BusConnects for Cork city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10541/23]

Flood Risk Management

Aindrias Moynihan

101. 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 River Lee area for Inchigeelagh, Ballingeary and Ballyvourney; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10537/23]

Flood Risk Management

Aindrias Moynihan

125. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the progress to date on funding works required on the weir at Ballincollig Regional Park; the engagement there has been with the local authority to progress these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10538/23]

Cabinet Committees

Aindrias Moynihan

14. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [9745/23]

Fuel Oil Specifications

Aindrias Moynihan

79. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is aware of the benefits of HVO biofuels in its use as a very low emission home-heating source; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9918/23]

Data Centres

Aindrias Moynihan

139. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is satisfied that a new data centre (details supplied) in Ireland will not have any adverse issues in electric supply for domestic households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9219/23]

Rural Schemes

Aindrias Moynihan

20. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding drawn down to date for a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9223/23]

Medicinal Products

Aindrias Moynihan

266. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason for shortage in supply of a medication prescribed for HRT (details supplied); if he was aware that individuals currently have to go to Northern Ireland to get their prescriptions fulfilled for this product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9354/23]

Scéimeanna Teanga

Aindrias Moynihan

90. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aindrias Moynihan den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cén líon teaghlach, agus cén líon daoine, i bhfoirm tábla, i ngach contae, atá ag glacadh páirt sa scéim Teanga Tí; cén caiteachas atá bainteach leis an scéim; conas a chuirtear daoine ar an eolas faoin scéim; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [8597/23]

Tourism Policy

Aindrias Moynihan

118. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her engagement to date with Fáilte Ireland and local authorities on the development of the short-term tourist letting registration system to ensure an appropriate balance in the mix of long-term private rental and short-term letting accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8604/23]

Work Permits

Aindrias Moynihan

31. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice the progress being made in simplifying the process for employment permits and immigration permissions to improve on timelines to secure critical skill workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7668/23]

Medicinal Products

Aindrias Moynihan

91. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the process by which pregnant women experiencing extreme nausea and vomiting, hyperemesis gravidarum, can obtain the drug Cariban; the reason the drug cannot be prescribed by GPs through the drugs payment scheme; the number of Cariban prescriptions that have been processed through the drugs payment scheme to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7436/23]

Medicinal Products

Aindrias Moynihan

93. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures his Department are taking to ensure our competitiveness in securing medicines that are currently experiencing supply issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7670/23]

General Practitioner Services

Aindrias Moynihan

384. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of GP practices in Cork; the number who are participating in the under 6 scheme; the number of practices advertised by the HSE as participating; the number of modifications to that HSE list since it was initially published; the reason the various modifications were made; the level of confidence in the accuracy of the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7867/23]

Cybersecurity Policy

Aindrias Moynihan

73. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his engagement with all third level institutions in view of the recent cyber breach at Munster Technological University, MTU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6941/23]

Third Level Admissions

Aindrias Moynihan

75. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is satisfied with the current review and appeal process by third level institutions participating with the higher education access route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6942/23]

Social Welfare Schemes

Aindrias Moynihan

23. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will give consideration to providing a free travel scheme to all persons with epilepsy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6161/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Aindrias Moynihan

26. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures being taken to deal with the delays in processing of applications for fuel allowance for the over-70s under the new income criteria under the cost-of-living measures introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6160/23]

Ukraine War

Aindrias Moynihan

93. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the many Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s war and currently housed in hotels will be accommodated during the peak tourist summer season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6162/23]

Disability Services

Aindrias Moynihan

308. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the seven-day services will be operational at a premises (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6163/23]

International Protection

Aindrias Moynihan

303. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the strategies in place within his Department in engaging and communicating with local communities on buildings identified for temporary and permanent direct provision and Ukrainian accommodations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6159/23]

Ambulance Service

Aindrias Moynihan

428. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulances involved in single vehicle accidents in each of the regions in each of the past three years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5929/23]

Defence Forces

Aindrias Moynihan

14. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the priorities for 2023 with regard to the implementation of the recommendations of the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5045/23]

Defence Forces

Aindrias Moynihan

20. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if has met with the representative organisations from the permanent Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5044/23]

Schools Building Projects

Aindrias Moynihan

114. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the up-to-date position on the delivery of a new building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5132/23]

Special Educational Needs

Aindrias Moynihan

157. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the progress on delivery of additional ASD spaces for students in Ballincollig, Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5131/23]

Citizens' Assembly

Aindrias Moynihan

4. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs will take place. [4234/23]

Passport Services

Aindrias Moynihan

81. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is satisfied with the turnaround processing times given on his Department’s passport website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4442/23]

Passport Services

Aindrias Moynihan

138. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures being taken to ensure that the delays experienced in processing of passports in 2022 will not be repeated in 2023, with particular emphasis on first-time applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4441/23]

Adult Education Provision

Aindrias Moynihan

548. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of an appeal request by a person (details supplied) for a HEAR application decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4560/23]

Arts Policy

Aindrias Moynihan

23. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department intends to undertake a mid-term review of the basic income for the arts scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3551/23]

Údarás na Gaeltachta

Aindrias Moynihan

46. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aindrias Moynihan den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cén teagmháil a bhí aici le Údaras na Gaeltachta faoi Choláiste Íosagáin, Baile Mhuirne; an bhfuil sé sásta go bhfuil Údaras na Gaeltachta ag gluaiseacht chomh tapaidh ar féidir leo leis an togra seo; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [3402/23]

Housing Provision

Aindrias Moynihan

120. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of affordable homes delivered by each of the Cork local authorities; the number of homes being advanced through the various schemes for the next three years; the target number of homes for each of the next three years; and the rationale for these target figures. [3662/23]

Vacant Properties

Aindrias Moynihan

157. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number for each Cork local authority of Croí Cónaithe applicants, in tabular form; the number of approved applicants; if they are vacant or derelict properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3401/23]

Tourist Accommodation

Aindrias Moynihan

92. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she is satisfied that there will be sufficient holiday accommodation available to meet the demand of holiday visitors to Ireland for the 2023 season; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3736/23]

Medicinal Products

Aindrias Moynihan

173. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can have the medication saxenda liraglutide made available under their medical card, given their medical treatment for cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3469/23]

Tax Rebates

Aindrias Moynihan

70. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the amount his Department received in overpaid PAYE taxes in 2021 and 2022; the measures that are in place to make individuals aware of any overpayments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3140/23]

Insurance Coverage

Aindrias Moynihan

93. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the engagement he has had with the motor insurance industry in relation to motor insurance policies and their validity, given the delays in securing NCT appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3139/23]

Home Schooling

Aindrias Moynihan

380. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the number of people registered for home schooling in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3414/23]

Road Safety

Aindrias Moynihan

46. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has to improve road safety at the N22 junctions between Ballincollig and Macroom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2053/23]

Road Network

Aindrias Moynihan

49. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if he has examined the possibility of having access to the new N22 west of Macroom at Carrigaphooca, County Cork; the measures that would be necessary to bring this about; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2054/23]

Foreign Policy

Aindrias Moynihan

613. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he condemns the actions of the Iranian Government for its execution of activists, journalists and protesters; if he is engaging with officials there to communicate the views of the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1436/23]

Social Isolation

Aindrias Moynihan

13. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the measures that her Department is taking to address poverty and social exclusion in rural Ireland. [62468/22]

Rural Schemes

Aindrias Moynihan

29. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding that has been drawn down under the Rural Regeneration Fund for County Cork and specifically by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62534/22]

Bus Services

Aindrias Moynihan

199. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport his engagement with Bus Éireann and commercial bus operators to address the issue of securing drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62134/22]

Electric Vehicles

Aindrias Moynihan

200. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport his engagement with local authorities to progress their plans for EV charging points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62532/22]

Electric Vehicles

Aindrias Moynihan

201. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider providing electric vehicle charging grants to businesses for their employees and customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62533/22]

Medicinal Products

Aindrias Moynihan

296. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures that are being taken to address the issue of shortage of supplies for penicillin; if pharmacists can have the facility to change prescriptions to another form of antibiotic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62713/22]

Cabinet Committees

Aindrias Moynihan

7. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with agriculture will next meet. [59341/22]

Enterprise Support Services

Aindrias Moynihan

67. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is satisfied that the current staffing levels at Enterprise Ireland Cork regional offices meet the demands for County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62133/22]

Dental Services

Aindrias Moynihan

611. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists taking part in the dental treatment services scheme; the number who have discontinued in each of the past three years; his plans to increase participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62032/22]

Health Services Waiting Lists

Aindrias Moynihan

16. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the delays for persons accessing and securing appointments in high street opticians for routine eye tests and eye care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61365/22]

Health Strategies

Aindrias Moynihan

38. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the public health reforms that he announced in April 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60933/22]

Agriculture Supports

Aindrias Moynihan

151. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures that are being taken to ensure that farmers are aware of supports available to them if struggling with their well-being; his consideration on providing supports additional to what is currently in place for farmer welfare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61364/22]

Agriculture Industry

Aindrias Moynihan

168. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress that is being made with the on-farm investment scheme specifically in encouraging more women to farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61363/22]

Further and Higher Education

Aindrias Moynihan

93. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of the application by Cork Education and Training Board under the strategic infrastructure investment fund for the development of a new centre for Youthreach in Macroom, County Cork; if his Department has finalised a site acquisition process to be applied in respect of this development; if such a process is required; when his Department will notify Cork Education and Training Board of its decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61189/22]

Immigration Policy

Aindrias Moynihan

58. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice if she is satisfied that the timelines on the Irish Immigration Service website on processing times for applications are accurate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60533/22]

Vacant Properties

Aindrias Moynihan

23. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will urgently engage with an organisation (details supplied) regarding vacant housing units which are owned in Macroom, County Cork, to ensure as a matter of urgency that these units can be used for people to live in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59865/22]

Wastewater Treatment

Aindrias Moynihan

57. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures being taken to advance a sewage scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59864/22]

Further and Higher Education

Aindrias Moynihan

99. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if SUSI criteria of full-time in attendance course could be expanded to include blended courses, for example online and in-person training, given the current student accommodation difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59863/22]

Further and Higher Education

Aindrias Moynihan

117. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if one-off payments in Budget 2023 will be included as income in household income means testing for SUSI applications for 2023/2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59862/22]

Cabinet Committees

Aindrias Moynihan

21. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health last met. [58896/22]

Social Welfare Benefits

Aindrias Moynihan

92. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider providing free travel passes to all persons with epilepsy who are not in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59269/22]

Budget 2023

Aindrias Moynihan

107. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures that she is taking to identify persons who were on disability allowance to change due to training/education advancement to ensure that they can avail of the disability one-off payment announcement in Budget 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59268/22]

Defence Forces

Aindrias Moynihan

37. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the level of uptake on the current recruitment drive for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58421/22]

Naval Service

Aindrias Moynihan

50. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the level of uptake on the current recruitment drive for the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58420/22]

Special Educational Needs

Aindrias Moynihan

125. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the measures that she is taking to record the number of individual students with special education needs transitioning to post-primary education annually, to ensure that the required spaces for these students are met; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58429/22]

Special Educational Needs

Aindrias Moynihan

128. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the progress that is being made on increasing ASD units for schools in Ballincollig; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58428/22]

Pleananna Oideachais

Aindrias Moynihan

213. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aindrias Moynihan den Aire Oideachais faoin líon daltaí in oideachas dara leibhéal le díolúine ó scrúdú sa Ghaeilge ach atá ag déanamh staidéar ar an bhFraincis, an nGearmáinis agus an Spáinnis san ardleibhéal don tSraith Shinsearach; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [58539/22]

Pleananna Oideachais

Aindrias Moynihan

214. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aindrias Moynihan den Aire Oideachais faoin méid iarratas i bhfoirm thábla do na blianta 2018/2019, 2019/2020, 2020/2021, agus 2021/2022 le haghaidh díolúine ó scrúdú sa Ghaeilge; faoin méid diúltuithe ar na hiarratais sin i bhfoirm thábla do na blianta céanna faoi dhíolúine ó scrúdú sa Ghaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [58540/22]