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Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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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]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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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]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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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]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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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]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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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]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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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]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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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]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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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]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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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]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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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]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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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]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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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]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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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]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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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]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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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]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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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]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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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]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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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]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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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]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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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]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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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]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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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]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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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]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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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]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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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]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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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]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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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]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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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]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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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]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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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]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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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]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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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]
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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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]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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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]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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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]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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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]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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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]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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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]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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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]
Thu, 29 Feb 2024
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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]
Thu, 29 Feb 2024
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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]
Thu, 29 Feb 2024
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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]
Thu, 29 Feb 2024
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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]
Wed, 28 Feb 2024
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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]
Wed, 28 Feb 2024
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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]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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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]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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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]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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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]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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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]
Thu, 22 Feb 2024
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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]