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Thu, 21 Sep 2023
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Primary Care Centres
James O'Connor
64. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a primary care centre in Youghal, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40617/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Public Transport
James O'Connor
86. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the facilitation of autism support dogs on public transport services in the State; if he has any plans to review the current protocols in place, with a view to ensuring both State-subsidised and private public transport services are facilitating those with the various relevant medical conditions who wish to be accompanied by a support dog when they travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39798/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Disability Services
James O'Connor
828. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline the support dog services currently available to children with autism; if he has any plans to review the current support systems in place, with a view to widening same to ensure more children can avail of autism support dog services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39797/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Farm Safety
James O'Connor
565. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications that have been received to date for the farm safety scheme. [34843/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Nitrates Usage
James O'Connor
566. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has had discussions with the European Commission on the nitrates derogation, following the publication of the EPA water quality report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34844/23]
Thu, 6 Jul 2023
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Housing Provision
James O'Connor
16. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how the social housing waiting list in Cork County Council now compares with that in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33198/23]
Thu, 6 Jul 2023
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Housing Provision
James O'Connor
53. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on social housing provision in Cork County Council from 2020 to 2022; the target in place for same in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33197/23]
Thu, 29 Jun 2023
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Work Permits
James O'Connor
19. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when he expects proposed changes to employment permit law to take effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31651/23]
Thu, 29 Jun 2023
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School Accommodation
James O'Connor
89. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the school building programme in County Cork; if she is satisfied with its progress to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31658/23]
Thu, 29 Jun 2023
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School Transport
James O'Connor
98. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 89 of 16 May 2023, if she will provide an update on the number of applications made for the school transport scheme within County Cork; if there is an increase in applications in the Cork east constituency; if her Department has plans for new school transport routes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31659/23]
Tue, 27 Jun 2023
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General Practitioner Services
James O'Connor
692. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the after-hours GP service for Mallow, Fermoy and Mitchelstown; if his Department will intervene to find GPs who will work late shifts to keep this important service operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30923/23]
Thu, 22 Jun 2023
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Rail Network
James O'Connor
33. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the CMATS rail project in Cork. [30209/23]
Thu, 22 Jun 2023
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Road Projects
James O'Connor
35. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Mallow relief road; and if the funding will be made available by the end of the year. [30210/23]
Thu, 1 Jun 2023
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Primary Care Centres
James O'Connor
19. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a new building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26375/23]
Thu, 1 Jun 2023
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Pharmacy Services
James O'Connor
31. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the national ePrescribing system to reduce the administrative burden currently faced by community pharmacists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26674/23]
Thu, 1 Jun 2023
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Apprenticeship Programmes
James O'Connor
124. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on the three new farming apprenticeships launched in September 2022; the uptake of places on these apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26677/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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Special Educational Needs
James O'Connor
280. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education her plans to provide additional early intervention classes in pre-schools (details supplied) due to increased demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25881/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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International Protection
James O'Connor
626. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the Government will consider a vastly enhanced community funding programme to support communities hosting refugees and people in direct provision services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26376/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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Primary Care Centres
James O'Connor
674. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a newly planned facility (details supplied) in Cork east; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25762/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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Community Development Projects
James O'Connor
812. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the position regarding the €4 million regeneration funding for Youghal town; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26107/23]
Thu, 25 May 2023
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School Transport
James O'Connor
142. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 89 of 16 May 2023, if she will provide an update on new applications registered to date for the 2023/2024 school transport scheme for mainstream, SEN and Ukrainian students; if she will outline the number of paid up applications to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25351/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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School Meals Programme
James O'Connor
111. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of schools in Cork east in receipt of the school meals scheme for the 2022/2023 academic year; how this number compares with the 2021/2022 academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24678/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Departmental Programmes
James O'Connor
123. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people who availed of the activation and family support programme in 2022 to fund the cost of training supports and education courses for people on social welfare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24677/23]
Thu, 18 May 2023
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Sports Events
James O'Connor
31. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will outline when the Public Consultation on Designation of Major Sporting Events will be completed; does she anticipate much additional sporting events to be added to the list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23659/23]
Thu, 18 May 2023
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Tourism Policy
James O'Connor
71. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department would engage with a local committee (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23658/23]
Thu, 18 May 2023
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Housing Schemes
James O'Connor
107. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how many buyers have now been approved under the first home scheme; how many of these approved applications are from Cork county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23657/23]
Thu, 18 May 2023
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Housing Provision
James O'Connor
133. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how he is promoting innovation in social home delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23656/23]
Thu, 18 May 2023
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Irish Language
James O'Connor
258. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will outline the funding programmes in relation to the Shared Island Unit that are under consideration to support the teaching of the Irish language in Northern Ireland. [13206/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Defence Forces
James O'Connor
21. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline the number from the Defence Forces who are currently on peacekeeping missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22893/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Defence Forces
James O'Connor
45. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline his Department’s plans for the Defence Reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22894/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Schools Building Projects
James O'Connor
79. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education if she can provide an update on new school builds for 2023 and new school builds in the Cork East constituency; if she can provide an update on a specific school build (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22891/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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School Transport
James O'Connor
89. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education if she can provide the number of applications made for the school transport scheme within Cork county; if there is an increase in applications in the Cork East constituency, if her Department will increase the number of buses required to fulfil the number of applications; if her Department will consider raising the ceiling age of 70 years for bus drivers to help increase the number of bus drivers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22892/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Rental Sector
James O'Connor
391. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to amend Part V rules to allow a tenant in situ to purchase their local authority property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22414/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Budget Targets
James O'Connor
71. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide this Deputy an update on the expected budget surplus in 2023 to 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21547/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Fuel Sales
James O'Connor
201. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the potential impact of E10 fuel on vintage vehicles; if E5 petrol will still be available to purchase for the owners of these vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21712/23]
Thu, 4 May 2023
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Rail Network
James O'Connor
73. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport his Department’s plans to construct new train stations in the Cork metropolitan region; if a timeline for the proposed new stations outlined in CMATS is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20820/23]
Thu, 4 May 2023
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Road Projects
James O'Connor
77. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the completion of national road projects in County Cork, including the N73 Clogher Cross-Waterdyke scheme, the Dunkettle Interchange, and the N22 Macroom-Ballyvourney Scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20819/23]
Thu, 4 May 2023
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Housing Schemes
James O'Connor
182. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of local authority home loans that have been issued by each respective local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20981/23]
Thu, 27 Apr 2023
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Passport Services
James O'Connor
8. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that passport applications that are unsuccessful are not looked at until the end of the "estimated issue date"; the reason the applicant could not be informed of the problem within the first week of the Passport Office receiving the application in order to speed up the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19890/23]
Thu, 27 Apr 2023
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National Broadband Plan
James O'Connor
115. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update of the rollout for the National Broadband Plan for Cork east; the number of homes that have been connected to date for the same area; the number of homes that remain to be connected in the Youghal area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19889/23]
Thu, 27 Apr 2023
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Covid-19 Pandemic
James O'Connor
351. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2076 of 8 September 2022, if he will provide an update on the payment of the pandemic bonus payment to nursing home staff (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19976/23]
Tue, 25 Apr 2023
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Departmental Funding
James O'Connor
85. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of organisations and initiatives in Cork east that will be in receipt of the Community Support Fund. [19382/23]
Tue, 25 Apr 2023
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Flexible Work Practices
James O'Connor
99. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if remote working hubs can be expanded in the constituency of Cork east, and in towns such as Midleton and Youghal. [19383/23]
Thu, 20 Apr 2023
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Pharmacy Services
James O'Connor
9. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if his Department has plans to expand the scope of practice for pharmacists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18205/23]
Thu, 20 Apr 2023
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
James O'Connor
37. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the proposals to support healthcare workers who have long-Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18206/23]
Thu, 20 Apr 2023
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EU Directives
James O'Connor
133. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update in relation to Nitrates Derogation and discussions around proposed changes to current levels in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18133/23]
Thu, 20 Apr 2023
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Agriculture Schemes
James O'Connor
134. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has considered to include multiple robotic milking units within the TAMS grants as the current scheme only allows for one robotic milking unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18132/23]
Tue, 18 Apr 2023
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An Garda Síochána
James O'Connor
62. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice if he will outline the provision of further resources to An Garda Síochána to provide a safer system of policing public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18134/23]
Tue, 18 Apr 2023
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Closed-Circuit Television Systems
James O'Connor
99. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice if he will outline his Department’s ongoing work to address concerns around the roll-out of community CCTV systems pertaining to a specific data controller being appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18135/23]
Tue, 18 Apr 2023
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Control of Dogs
James O'Connor
1853. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the action she will take to ensure an organisation (details supplied) will engage in stakeholder consultation in relation to the recently published interim report of the Working Group on the Control of Dogs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18051/23]