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Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Educational Disadvantage
Steven Matthews
437. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if she will request a review of the current home school community liaison allocation to a school (details supplied); if this issue can be urgently addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35898/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Steven Matthews
443. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the permanent school building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36076/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Housing Provision
Steven Matthews
576. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding any research conducted regarding the step-down housing need for older people in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35879/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Medicinal Products
Steven Matthews
1105. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if additional funding will be considered to provide HRT for free to all those who require this treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35649/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Local Authorities
Steven Matthews
454. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review the level of funding provided to local authorities to fund cleaning and maintenance crews to support Tidy Towns groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34943/23]
Wed, 12 Jul 2023
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Renewable Energy Generation
Steven Matthews
48. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will consider an adjustment to the tax exemption limit of €200 per annum for domestic solar microgeneration to further incentivise their installation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34482/23]
Wed, 12 Jul 2023
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Tax Exemptions
Steven Matthews
91. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider an adjustment to the tax exemption limit of €200 per annum for domestic solar microgeneration to further incentivise their installation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34577/23]
Wed, 12 Jul 2023
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Film Industry
Steven Matthews
92. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding supports for the non-scripted television sector (details supplied) in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33494/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Passport Services
Steven Matthews
106. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33515/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Passport Services
Steven Matthews
116. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34164/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Legislative Reviews
Steven Matthews
417. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the departmental review of the effectiveness of the Derelict Sites Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34241/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Compulsory Purchase Orders
Steven Matthews
425. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding compulsory purchase order powers of local authorities for the provision of housing; how this is being facilitated by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34305/23]
Thu, 6 Jul 2023
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Fire Safety
Steven Matthews
32. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the Public Consultation on the Review of Part B (Fire Safety) of the Building Regulations; if there is a timeline for the report to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33184/23]
Thu, 6 Jul 2023
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Housing Provision
Steven Matthews
72. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding Project Tosaigh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33118/23]
Thu, 6 Jul 2023
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School Accommodation
Steven Matthews
218. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the steps she will take to ensure the temporary accommodation committed to for a school (details supplied) will be in place in advance of the new school year; if the basis for any delays for this project can be outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33223/23]
Thu, 6 Jul 2023
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Budget Process
Steven Matthews
312. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the Budget 2024 ask of an organisation (details supplied); if this can be considered under budgetary negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33212/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Nursing Homes
Steven Matthews
583. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any discussions being held with representatives of the private nursing home sector regarding concerns related to the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32193/23]
Thu, 29 Jun 2023
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Renewable Energy Generation
Steven Matthews
107. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the roll-out of solar panels for all schools; if a timeline for the commencement of this project is available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30782/23]
Thu, 29 Jun 2023
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School Funding
Steven Matthews
142. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the steps she will take to ensure increased year-on-year funding for the school pathfinder retrofitting project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30783/23]
Thu, 29 Jun 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Steven Matthews
240. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding a new outdoor classroom for a school (details supplied); if this can be considered under funding allocations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31777/23]
Wed, 28 Jun 2023
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Passport Services
Steven Matthews
17. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31446/23]
Wed, 28 Jun 2023
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Departmental Schemes
Steven Matthews
72. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) could be considered for inclusion in the energy retrofit pathfinder programme; if this programme will be expanded to allow access for more schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31480/23]
Wed, 28 Jun 2023
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School Textbooks
Steven Matthews
78. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the steps she will take to seek a reduction in the cost of schoolbooks at both primary and secondary school level including e-books; her views on the similar prices being affixed to both versions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31559/23]
Tue, 27 Jun 2023
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Consumer Protection
Steven Matthews
273. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the actions his Department is undertaking to ensure that unregistered practitioners in a variety of trades are unable to advertise their services on websites (details supplied); if there has been any engagement with these websites on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30501/23]
Thu, 22 Jun 2023
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Health Services
Steven Matthews
384. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the end of a national HSE contract (details supplied); the efforts he is making to ensure there is no reduction in service for the counties impacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30411/23]
Thu, 22 Jun 2023
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Departmental Reviews
Steven Matthews
399. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding the departmental review of PHDs; if he will provide a timeline for its publication; if his attention has been drawn to recent concerns raised by an organisation (details supplied) regarding the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30413/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Health Services
Steven Matthews
729. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a review of the community ophthalmic services medical treatment scheme; if he will request this process to be expedited in view of ongoing concerns related to reimbursement from medical professionals in this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29814/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Passport Services
Steven Matthews
143. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 117 of 30 May 2023, if the passport application can be expedited to rectify a series of clerical errors that will be detailed on the application file; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27764/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Passport Services
Steven Matthews
144. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27770/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Passport Services
Steven Matthews
161. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28143/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Road Safety
Steven Matthews
302. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport if discussions are expected with the Road Safety Authority regarding upcoming safety campaigns; if a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of tailgating and driving too close to fellow road users could be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28050/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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School Facilities
Steven Matthews
506. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding temporary prefab classroom units for a school (details supplied); if she will confirm that they will be in place in advance of the coming school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27433/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Special Educational Needs
Steven Matthews
526. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding a third ASD classroom for a school (details supplied), as recommended by the National Council for Special Education; if her attention has been drawn to the over-enrolment in the existing two ASD classrooms in this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27533/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Special Educational Needs
Steven Matthews
532. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 65 of 31 May 2023, if her attention has been drawn to reports from school principals, teachers and SNAs alike that outline that in practice, the role of a teacher and SNA is broadly the same under home-based summer provision, contrary to her Department’s reply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27586/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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School Accommodation
Steven Matthews
571. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the steps she will take to ensure the temporary accommodation committed to for a school (details supplied) will be in place in advance of the new school year; if the basis for any delays and changes in the proposals for this project can be outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27939/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Derelict Sites
Steven Matthews
662. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount collected under the Derelict Sites Act 1990 as amended by each local authority in 2021 and 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27238/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Housing Provision
Steven Matthews
700. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to anomalies in the criteria for qualifying for cost-rental schemes administered through the LDA (details supplied); the potential knock-on implications for those paid an hourly rate or who work in the gig economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27469/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Departmental Properties
Steven Matthews
935. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding the ownership of the small building at the rear of a courthouse (details supplied); if this is under the control of her Department; and if so, if it will be considered for community use through a leasing arrangement. [28497/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Pharmacy Services
Steven Matthews
1212. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a Departmental review of community pharmacy services; if he is currently engaging with an organisation (details supplied) on the concerns of community pharmacists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27919/23]
Thu, 1 Jun 2023
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Further and Higher Education
Steven Matthews
391. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding funding for a project (details supplied); if he will outline a timeline for a support framework to be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26849/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Departmental Data
Steven Matthews
22. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of home energy upgrades/retrofits supported by the Government in conjunction with SEAI in County Wicklow in the first quarter of 2023; if a breakdown, in tabular form of the work carried out will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26494/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Special Educational Needs
Steven Matthews
65. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to concerns regarding special needs assistant pay for home-based summer provision; if the basis for the discrepancy in pay between SNAs and teachers for doing broadly similar work could be outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26498/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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Passport Services
Steven Matthews
117. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25730/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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Mining Industry
Steven Matthews
150. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding any prospecting licences issued with respect to lithium extraction in an area (details supplied); if any mining licence applications have been submitted for this site to date; his views on the potential environmental impact of mining in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26117/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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Housing Schemes
Steven Matthews
377. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to the Croí Cónaithe grant funding creating additional legal charges for the loan applicant (details supplied); if engagement is ongoing with the main lenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25783/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Public Transport
Steven Matthews
203. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to delays in the transfer of Leap card top-up stations to An Post; if the knock-on impact for those who choose only to use cash or do not have access to a smartphone have been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24362/23]
Wed, 17 May 2023
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Employment Rights
Steven Matthews
57. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the planned amendment to the rostering system for a company (details supplied) which has been criticised by trade unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23267/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Renewable Energy Generation
Steven Matthews
78. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the roll-out of free solar panels to all schools; how the application process will be communicated to schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22663/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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School Facilities
Steven Matthews
118. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the steps she will take to ensure that the roll-out of free solar panels to all schools is expedited; if the necessary funding and Departmental infrastructure is in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22664/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Passport Services
Steven Matthews
152. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22798/23]