Parliamentary questions

Defence Forces

Aindrias Moynihan

17. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the up-to-date position on risk assessments carried out on the safety impact to Irish peacekeeping troops serving in Lebanon on their monitoring of the blue line between Lebanon and Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22106/24]

Emergency Planning

Aindrias Moynihan

18. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures being taken to ensure the protection of submarine communication cables in Irish waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22107/24]

Electric Vehicles

Aindrias Moynihan

19. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport his views on a survey (details supplied) and the recently announced figure of a decrease in new car registrations of 16% compared with March 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22102/24]

Road Safety

Aindrias Moynihan

20. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to deal with wild deer on public roads and the increased prevalence of traffic incidents due to their increased numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22103/24]

Road Safety

Aindrias Moynihan

21. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position on road safety improvements for the N22 at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22104/24]

Electric Vehicles

Aindrias Moynihan

22. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to outline his engagement to date with Cork County Council in progressing and delivering EV charging infrastructure for existing homes and apartments without their own driveway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22105/24]

National Broadband Plan

Aindrias Moynihan

61. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the action he is taking to progress areas still pending survey in mid-Cork under the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21551/24]

Electric Vehicles

Aindrias Moynihan

186. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to roll out EV charging points in mid Cork for people travelling and getting to and from work to ensure demand is met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21552/24]

Transport Policy

Aindrias Moynihan

231. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport measures being taken to roll-out refuelling stations for hydrogen vehicles nationally outside of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21550/24]

Legislative Measures

Aindrias Moynihan

402. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection when legislation will be updated to reflect changes to qualifying measures for widow's, widower's and surviving partner's contributory pension on the Supreme Court ruling in relation to the entitlement of an unmarried cohabitant to widow's, widower's and surviving partner's contributory pension; how many applications have been received that are currently on hold due to the necessary legislation changes that need to be made; the timeline for application for a person (details supplied) to progress for decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21332/24]

Rural Schemes

Aindrias Moynihan

9. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department has received any request for drawdown of funds in respect of local improvement scheme works not completed in 2023 from any local authority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20731/24]

Youth Services

Aindrias Moynihan

48. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for the up-to-date position on the recommendation of the National Rural Youth Assembly, Summary Report 2023 to provide a community liaison person who would facilitate contact between younger people in the community and Government bodies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20732/24]

Middle East

Aindrias Moynihan

107. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress in announcing formal recognition of the State of Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20729/24]

Northern Ireland

Aindrias Moynihan

116. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the up-to-date position on challenging the provisions of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 in the context of the European Convention on Human Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20730/24]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Aindrias Moynihan

25. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health how many children from April 2024 with type 1 diabetes to date are awaiting access to technology such a glucose monitors and insulin pumps in the South/South West Hospital region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19915/24]

Dental Services

Aindrias Moynihan

31. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to address the difficulties experienced by the HSE community dental service in recruiting staff; the measures that are being taken to reduce the long wait times for children awaiting orthodontic treatment in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19914/24]

Flood Relief Schemes

Aindrias Moynihan

92. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the progress to date on the reinstatement of the weir at a location in Cork (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19916/24]

Heritage Sites

Aindrias Moynihan

95. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the up-to-date engagement he has had with an organisation (details supplied) to progress the re-internment of the Invincibles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19917/24]

Road Projects

Aindrias Moynihan

105. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if additional funding will be allocated to Cork County Council to address the shortfall in funding required to address the works required for road repairs in mid Cork due to major deterioration of roads by recent high levels of rainfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19927/24]

Hospital Staff

Aindrias Moynihan

325. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to address the severe staff shortages in all hospitals in the South/South West hospital group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19925/24]

General Practitioner Services

Aindrias Moynihan

326. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of reduction of out-of-hours and rural GP services in mid Cork, with patients having to travel long distances with local facilities closing (details supplied);; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19926/24]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Aindrias Moynihan

102. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of the common practice of childcare facilities charging non-refundable deposits; the engagement he has had with childcare providers to cease this practice, given the financial hardship on families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19059/24]

Bus Services

Aindrias Moynihan

128. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has engaged with the Minister for Transport to ensure that all services run by Local Link Cork are wheelchair-accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19060/24]

School Meals Programme

Aindrias Moynihan

468. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of school children now in receipt of hot meals, by county, in tabular form. [19340/24]

State Pensions

Aindrias Moynihan

27. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection to allow for caring periods under 20 years to be included for long-term caring contributions for the purposes of the State pension (contributory); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18355/24]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Aindrias Moynihan

52. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection to give consideration to extending the carer’s benefit to include the self-employed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18354/24]

Forestry Sector

Aindrias Moynihan

81. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the area of land where forestry was planted last year; the amount expected to be planted this year; if there are specific measures in place to increase the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18353/24]

Land Issues

Aindrias Moynihan

83. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will develop a national land use strategy to address, amongst other things, the concerning lack of land availability for afforestation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18352/24]

Capital Expenditure Programme

Aindrias Moynihan

42. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the capital funding allocated to build the new Macroom Garda Station; the up-to-date position on the construction of the station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17786/24]

Family Law Cases

Aindrias Moynihan

10. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider providing dedicated family courts within the existing court structures to ensure families are placed at the centre of the family justice system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17787/24]

Flood Relief Schemes

Aindrias Moynihan

75. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the up-to-date position on flood relief plans (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17784/24]

Flood Relief Schemes

Aindrias Moynihan

84. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when a flood defence scheme (details supplied) will advance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17785/24]

School Accommodation

Aindrias Moynihan

323. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the up-to-date position on a classroom extension to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18033/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aindrias Moynihan

624. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health to outline what engagement has taken place with other Departments to discuss supports that can be made available to healthcare workers with long- Covid who are unable to return to employment; if discussion has taken place with the Department of Public Expenditure National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to extend the special scheme while new supports can be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17670/24]

Hospital Staff

Aindrias Moynihan

687. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he can provide details of the current levels of staffing for Cork University Hospital's paediatric epilepsy services; the number of positions which are currently vacant; the number of recruitment processes which are underway (if any) to fill these vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18031/24]

Údarás na Gaeltachta

Aindrias Moynihan

16. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aindrias Moynihan den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cén caiteachas atá déanta ar scoil áirithe (sonraí tugtha) i gContae Chorcaí le cúig bliana anuas; cad iad foinsí an mhaoinithe sin; cad iad na chéad chéimeanna eile chun an togra a chur i gcrích; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [17029/24]

Enterprise Support Services

Aindrias Moynihan

67. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what action is being taken to strengthen the resilience, productivity and innovation of SMEs to ensure that they remain key drivers of employment nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17027/24]

Employment Rights

Aindrias Moynihan

88. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the Assessment of the Cumulative Impact of Proposed Measures to Improve Working Condition in Ireland; his plans for implementing the recommendations of this assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17028/24]

Irish Language

Aindrias Moynihan

184. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education her consideration of and response to an individual (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17120/24]

School Transport

Aindrias Moynihan

75. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education what areas in mid Cork are being considered under the pilot scheme under the new school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16376/24]

Pleananna Oideachais

Aindrias Moynihan

128. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aindrias Moynihan den Aire Oideachais cén dul chun cinn atá á dhéanamh le straitéis don Ghaelainn a chur i bhfeidhm tríd an gcóras oideachais ar fad; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [16377/24]

Schools Building Projects

Aindrias Moynihan

314. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the measures she is taking to providing better national planning and support services to make progress on school infrastructure projects advancing in a timely manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16378/24]

Special Educational Needs

Aindrias Moynihan

315. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the number of ASD units identified to progress for schools in mid Cork; the number of ASD units advancing for mid Cork for 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16379/24]

School Meals Programme

Aindrias Moynihan

316. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the progress being made in establishing and rolling out a healthy eating education programme for primary schools; her plans to expand the provision of the School Meals Programme to all primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16380/24]

School Facilities

Aindrias Moynihan

317. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the current progress by her Department to deliver a programme to build and modernise PE and school sporting facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16381/24]

Education Policy

Aindrias Moynihan

318. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education her plans for expanding on her targeted scholarship scheme to focus on encouraging graduates into subject areas where there is a shortage of post-primary teachers in the profession; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16382/24]

Housing Schemes

Aindrias Moynihan

53. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage that the tenant purchase scheme would be made available for Part V homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15651/24]

National Parks

Aindrias Moynihan

86. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for the up to date position of advancing The Gearagh, County Cork as a national park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15652/24]

An Garda Síochána

Aindrias Moynihan

169. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice how the Garda age extension announced in March 2024 will affect current serving members due to retire in the coming months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15798/24]

Departmental Policies

Aindrias Moynihan

339. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the measures that are taken to ensure that successful companies are meeting their environmental obligations under their contracts (details supplied); if these checks are carried out during or at the end of contracts; what penalties/consequences exist for failure to comply with these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13970/24]

Brexit Issues

Aindrias Moynihan

340. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform how his Department checks the adherence of companies to the requirement as part of Brexit that UK companies are entitled to tender for public procurement contracts but they must be in compliance with EU legislation, as it is clearly outlined that the onus is on these companies to ensure their compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13971/24]

Flood Relief Schemes

Aindrias Moynihan

341. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when a flood defence scheme (details supplied) will advance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14131/24]

Small and Medium Enterprises

Aindrias Moynihan

371. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to ensure that proposed working conditions measures will not have a negative impact on SMEs in increased operating costs as they will not be in a position to absorb such costs over the proposed period for these changes to be implemented in working conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15209/24]

Small and Medium Enterprises

Aindrias Moynihan

389. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures he is considering for SMEs to assist in high staffing costs due to the proposed increases in minimum wage, sick pay entitlements, pension contributions and employer PRSI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15207/24]

Small and Medium Enterprises

Aindrias Moynihan

390. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the current volatile business environment and national competitiveness difficulties experienced by SME’s are being considered in changing the current planned phased measures scheduled to commence in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15208/24]

School Transport

Aindrias Moynihan

436. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the areas in Cork north west that are being considered under the pilot schemes under the new school transport scheme to be rolled out in September 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14079/24]

Údarás na Gaeltachta

Aindrias Moynihan

559. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aindrias Moynihan den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cén caitheamh caipitiúil a bhí ag Údarás na Gaeltachta sna réigiúin éagsula, le 5 bliana anuas, i bhfoirm thábla [14060/24]

Údarás na Gaeltachta

Aindrias Moynihan

560. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aindrias Moynihan den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cén maoiniú caipitiúil atá curtha ar fáil ag Údarás na Gaeltachta do thogra Pháirc na Mara, le 5 bliana anuas, i bhfoirm thábla, cé mhéad den mhaoiniú a caitheadh sna blianta éagsúla; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [14061/24]

Údarás na Gaeltachta

Aindrias Moynihan

561. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aindrias Moynihan den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cén maoiniú caipitiúil Údarás na Gaeltachta atá curtha ar fáil ag Údarás na Gaeltachta do thogra Choláiste Íosagáin, le 5 bliana anuas, i bhfoirm thábla, cé mhéad den mhaoiniú a caitheadh sna blianta éagsúla; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [14062/24]

Sports Funding

Aindrias Moynihan

586. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up-to-date position on a sports capital grant application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15269/24]

Housing Schemes

Aindrias Moynihan

630. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to give consideration to including Part V properties under the tenant purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14115/24]

Childcare Services

Aindrias Moynihan

1116. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress that is being made to opening the national childcare scheme to childminders who are not registered with Tusla; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14400/24]

Medicinal Products

Aindrias Moynihan

1318. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for current and continued investigations on providing approval for a medication (details supplied) on the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14085/24]

Defence Forces

Aindrias Moynihan

36. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if a restriction or embargo will be introduced on Israel and Israeli companies on any future acquisition of defence equipment for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13250/24]

Defence Forces

Aindrias Moynihan

52. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when the next recruitment drive will be run for Defence Forces under the increased age criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13249/24]

Bus Services

Aindrias Moynihan

69. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport his plans and timelines to upgrade bus services across mid-Cork, including Macroom to Cork, Macroom to Bandon and other local services based around Macroom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13251/24]

Bus Services

Aindrias Moynihan

88. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to ensure revised fare structures are considered on Expressway services operating in the Cork region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13252/24]

Airport Policy

Aindrias Moynihan

154. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if, in any discussions with stakeholders on the passenger cap at Dublin airport, the capacity at Cork airport has been discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11809/24]

Driver Licences

Aindrias Moynihan

206. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if he was informed by the RSA on their plans to implement restrictions on tractor and work vehicle licences; what measures are in place in order that he as Minister is informed of any changes being considered to licences by the RSA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13245/24]

Road Safety

Aindrias Moynihan

207. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for the up-to-date position on road safety improvements works for the N22 junctions between Macroom and Ballincollig; the up-to-date position on works for the Castlemore Junction on the N22 junction between Macroom and Ballincollig; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13246/24]

Bus Services

Aindrias Moynihan

208. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport what measures he is taking to ensure revised fare structures are considered on expressway services operating in the Cork region as the National Transport Authority does not have authority in the regulation of bus fares charged on expressway services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13247/24]

Sports Funding

Aindrias Moynihan

566. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up-to-date position on a sports capital grant application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12781/24]

Disability Services

Aindrias Moynihan

1206. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason the understanding and managing adult ADHD programme was not chosen for funding by the HSE for 2024; what supports he intends to provide to it in its place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11517/24]

Cancer Services

Aindrias Moynihan

1535. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the cold cap services not being made available to cancer patients in CUH; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13248/24]

Departmental Funding

Aindrias Moynihan

1591. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when allocations under the Community Centres Investment Fund will be announced; the up-to-date position of an application under this fund for a community (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12636/24]

Northern Ireland

Aindrias Moynihan

38. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his engagement to date with his UK counterparts on the recent court decision in Northern Ireland on the Northern Ireland legacy issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11108/24]

Recycling Policy

Aindrias Moynihan

100. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is aware of the recent negative impact surrounding reverse vending machines at retail locations not accepting some plastic bottles under the deposit return scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11111/24]

Recycling Policy

Aindrias Moynihan

120. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he plans to contact all local authorities to ensure their involvement in installing reverse vending machines at civic amenity sites or equivalent sites nationally in the next planned phase of the deposit return scheme development and roll out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11112/24]

Defence Forces

Aindrias Moynihan

169. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if a risk assessment has been carried out on the impact to Irish peacekeeping troops serving in Lebanon on their monitoring of the blue line between Lebanon and Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11109/24]

Tourist Accommodation

Aindrias Moynihan

236. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of the estimated 10,700 short-term rentals expected to leave the tourism market upon the introduction of the short-term tourist letting register in each of the Gaeltacht areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11321/24]

Tourist Accommodation

Aindrias Moynihan

237. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for a county-by-county breakdown of where the estimated 10,700 short-term rentals expected to leave the tourism market upon the introduction of the short-term tourist letting register are located; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11322/24]

Broadband Infrastructure

Aindrias Moynihan

240. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to communities providing broadband connection points that are now being exposed to commercial rates evaluations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11289/24]

Humanitarian Aid

Aindrias Moynihan

22. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his engagement with the current ongoing talks to ensure a ceasefire, and that unhindered humanitarian assistance is provided for the people of Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11110/24]

Rural Schemes

Aindrias Moynihan

72. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide the up to date position for a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10362/24]

Road Projects

Aindrias Moynihan

75. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she is aware of the negative impact of the new qualifying criteria on rural roads under the local involvement scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10363/24]

Budget 2024

Aindrias Moynihan

141. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Communication to provide the electric credit announced in Budget 2024 to an individual (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10772/24]

Bus Services

Aindrias Moynihan

176. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the current plans to upgrade the 233 bus route to provide an improved public transport service to the villages of Killumney, Aherla, Cloughduv, Kilmurry and Crookstown (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10345/24]

Departmental Programmes

Aindrias Moynihan

813. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development what plans are in place to ensure that the LEADER Programme is expanded to include targeted sectors in rural communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10360/24]

Departmental Programmes

Aindrias Moynihan

814. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the approvals to date by the local action groups of funding for projects under the LEADER Programme by Cork County action groups; the amount of expenditure to date on projects by Cork County local action groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10361/24]

Medicinal Products

Aindrias Moynihan

8. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the new drug, Veoza, can be made available on the drugs payment scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9695/24]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Aindrias Moynihan

25. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health for an update on Macroom day care centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9696/24]

Disability Services

Aindrias Moynihan

109. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current capacity of respite care in County Cork for children with disabilities; the current shortfall on providing the respite service for children with disabilities for County Cork; what measures are being taken to increase the current capacity to meet the demands identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9697/24]

Disability Services

Aindrias Moynihan

131. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of persons with disabilities that received home support hours in CHO4 in 2023; the number of persons with disabilities in 2023 that received personal assistance hours in CHO4 in 2023; the total number of hours provided in each category in CHO4 in 2023; the target number of hours for each category in CHO4 in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9524/24]

Motor Fuels

Aindrias Moynihan

27. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to reviewing the decision to end the motor fuel subsidy at the end of March 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9444/24]

Home Care Packages

Aindrias Moynihan

193. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health what measures are being taken to ensure that home supports can be put in place for people currently waitlisted for these services in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9703/24]

Apprenticeship Programmes

Aindrias Moynihan

12. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the up-to-date position on improving pathways between second level education and apprenticeships to ensure that apprenticeships are seen as a very attractive career pathway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9025/24]

Student Accommodation

Aindrias Moynihan

37. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagement he has had to date with private student accommodation providers to prevent the practice of full-year compulsory leases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9024/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Aindrias Moynihan

311. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to review the back to education allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9026/24]

Medicinal Products

Aindrias Moynihan

594. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the new drug Veoza will be available in Ireland on the drugs payment scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9188/24]

An Garda Síochána

Aindrias Moynihan

38. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice the current numbers of gardaí for each Cork division in February 2024; to confirm the number of gardaí in February 2023 for each Cork division; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8314/24]