Written Answers Nos. 848-862
848. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the full cost of retrofitting all local authority owned homes by 2030 and the estimated average cost per home in 2023; the number to be carried out in this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41926/22]
View answer849. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current plans for retrofitting all local authority homes including the timeline and the estimated cost per year; the number of homes for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41927/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 848 and 849 together.
A new enhanced ten year energy efficiency programme was launched in 2021 in response to a commitment made under the Programme for Government, which called for the 'retrofit' of 500,000 homes to a B2/Cost Optimal Equivalent BER standard by 2030, of which approximately 36,500 are expected to be local authority owned homes.
This new programme set a BER performance requirement of “B2” or cost optimal level. The upscaling of the works included in the programme sees a substantial overall increase in funding being made available for insulation, windows and doors and heating upgrades, specifically the installation of a Heat Pump and associated works. The installation of gas/oil boilers are no longer supported under the energy efficiency programme funded by my Department.
Earlier this year, my Department announced that funding of €85 million will be provided for the upgrade of approximately 2,400 social homes in 2022. Each local authority received an individual allocation along with a minimum target of homes they are required to retrofit. The programme has been devised in a way to give local authorities a level of flexibility when selecting properties to retrofit ranging from those requiring minor levels of works to properties needing the maximum level of retrofitting required to bring them to a B2/Cost Optimum standard.
Work in relation to the 2022 programme is underway but it will be later this year before significant recoupment claims are lodged with my Department. Full details in relation to the 2022 Energy Efficiency Programme will be available early in 2023.
Discussions are ongoing in relation to the target number of units to be retrofit per local authority and appropriate budget to implement the 2023 Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme.
850. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the cost to bring water infrastructure in Ireland to best in class levels in the EU by 2025; the cost for the first year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41928/22]
View answerIrish Water is the national water utility since 1st January 2014 with responsibility for providing and developing water services throughout Ireland.
The funding model for Irish Water is set in the context of the EU Water Framework Directive - the overarching Directive in relation to water policy in the EU. The current Water Services Policy Statement sets out the priorities of Government regarding the provision of water services from 2018-2025.
Irish Water’s Strategic Funding Plan (SFP) provides the framework within which these priorities will be achieved and under which Irish Water funding and investment plans are agreed. The Programme for Government is providing the required level of funding to meet the priorities as set out in the SFP. The funding provided allows Irish Water and the wider supply chain to upscale and deliver the critical upgrades and infrastructure over the period of the plan.
In this context, the Programme for Government commits to funding Irish Water's capital investment plan for water and wastewater infrastructure on a multi-annual basis. The National Development Plan 2021-2030 commits to almost €6bn investment to be undertaken by Irish Water in the period from 2021-2025, of which over €4.5 billion will be Voted Exchequer funded in respect of domestic water services.
In this regard, as part of Budget 2022, I secured funding of over €1.57 billion to support water services. This includes €1.459 billion in respect of domestic water services provision by Irish Water. This overall investment will deliver significant improvements in our public water and waste water services, support improved water supplies right across Ireland, including rural Ireland, and support a range of programmes delivering improved water quality in our rivers, lakes and marine areas.
While there has been a substantial amount of progress and many key achievements have been delivered, under-investment over many decades paired with a highly fragmented water services operating model, have resulted in ageing and disjointed infrastructure and a number of legacy issues in our treatment plants and networks. As a result, the repair and upgrading of the country’s water and wastewater treatment plants, and water and sewer networks will require a multi-billion euro investment programme that will extend beyond 2025.
851. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of staff employed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service; the number of sanctioned posts in the service; the average pay of staff members; the current full year cost of running the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41929/22]
View answerThere were 438 staff employed in the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) at the end of June 2022. The average pay of those staff was €42,418.
My Department’s workforce planning process identifies the resource requirements and priorities for each business unit within the NPWS. In conjunction with this process, the NPWS Review and Strategic Action Plan set out the programme required to equip the NPWS to continue to deliver on the ambitious goals, objectives and targets. My officials are currently working to implement the recommendations as set out in the Review regarding the resource requirements of the NPWS. Staff levels across the Department, including the NPWS, are kept under regular review in line with emerging business needs and Government policy on public sector pay and staffing, as advised by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
Excluding payroll costs, in excess of €47m in funding was provided to the National Parks and Wildlife Service in Budget 2022, including dedicated provisions, and funding to be drawn from the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund and Rural Recreation allocations. The represents an increase of 20% when compared with the NPWS spend in 2021.
The payroll costs for the NPWS was €16.2m in 2021 and I expect that figure to be much higher when the outturn for 2022 becomes available at the end of this year.
852. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding increase that would be necessary for the National Parks and Wildlife Service to be capable of fulfilling its statutory requirements under the EU Habitats Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41930/22]
View answerIn excess of €47m in funding was provided to the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) in Budget 2022, including dedicated provisions, and funding to be drawn from the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund and Rural Recreation allocations. The represents an increase of 20% when compared with the NPWS spend in 2021
The recent Strategic Action Plan for the NPWS sets out an ambitious timeline for a full organisational restructuring of the NPWS, and a substantial €55 million additional investment in the organisation across three budgetary cycles, together with the accelerated early recruitment of at least 60 key staff for critically important roles.
This Plan aims to deliver a NPWS that is more resilient, better resourced, and better equipped to play its part in Ireland’s response to the biodiversity emergency on the national and international stage. It will equip the NPWS with the funding, organisational capability and supporting structures to enable it to deliver its mandate in protecting our natural heritage including requirements under the Habitats Directive.
853. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding of local government including the source of the funding local property tax, grants and so on in tabular form; the way that this funding has changed in each year from 2008 taking into account the removal of water services from the local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41931/22]
View answerThe funding system that applies to local authorities in Ireland is a complex one, as those authorities derive their income from a variety of sources including commercial rates, charges for goods and services and funding from Central Government including my Department but also other government departments and state agencies. Most of the funding from Central Government to local authorities must be used for specified services.
The local government funding model changed considerably in 2014, primarily due to the establishment of Irish Water. Its financial relationship with the local government sector had a considerable impact on local authority financing at that time. In allocating General Purpose Grants (GPG) from the Local Government Fund for 2014, my Department took account of the movement of certain water related activities from Local Authorities to Irish Water. This is reflected in the fall of general purpose grant payments between 2013 and 2014, while Local Property Tax payments to local authorities began in 2015.
A significant change to local government structures also took place in 2014 when town and borough councils were amalgamated with their county authorities. Information on central funding allocated between 2008 and 2013 to each of the 88 local authorities that existed before the amalgamation is not readily available and its compilation would involve a disproportionate amount of time and work.
The attached tables details the source of Local Authority revenue income between 2014 and 2020.
Local authorities also receive central government funding for capital expenditure by means of Government grants and subsidies. This information can be seen in Appendix 6 of the audited annual financial statements (AFS) of each authority.
The amalgamated annual financial statements of all local authorities are available on my department's website at the following link;
www.gov.ie/en/collection/e103b-local-authority-annual-financial-statements
854. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details of all properties in cases in which they were leased by State bodies under his aegis; the list of all State bodies under his aegis that are or could be currently acting independently of the OPW to acquire their own property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42026/22]
View answerThe details requested in relation to bodies under the aegis of my Department are a matter for the individual bodies concerned. Arrangements have been put in place by each Agency to facilitate the provision of information by State Bodies directly to members of the Oireachtas. The contact email addresses for each agency are set out in the table below.
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State Body |
Contact E-mail Address |
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An Bord Pleanála |
oireachtasqueries@pleanala.ie |
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An Fóram Uisce (the Water Forum) |
info@nationalwaterforum.ie |
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Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority |
oireachtasqueries@ahbregulator.ie |
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Docklands Oversight and Consultative Forum |
infodocklands@dublincity.ie |
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Ervia |
oireachtas@ervia.ie |
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Gas Networks Ireland |
oireachtas@ervia.ie |
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Heritage Council |
oireachtas@heritagecouncil.ie |
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Housing Finance Agency |
oireachtas.enquiries@hfa.ie |
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Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency |
publicreps@housingagency.ie |
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Irish Water |
oireachtasmembers@water.ie |
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Land Development Agency |
oireachtas@lda.ie |
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Local Government Management Agency |
corporate@lgma.ie |
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National Oversight and Audit Commission |
info@noac.ie |
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National Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee |
ntacc@housing.gov.ie |
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Office of the Planning Regulator |
oireachtas@opr.ie |
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Ordnance Survey Ireland |
Oireachtas@osi.ie |
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Property Registration Authority |
reps@prai.ie |
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Pyrite Resolution Board |
oireachtasinfo@pyriteboard.ie |
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Residential Tenancies Board |
OireachtasMembersQueries@rtb.ie |
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Valuation Office |
oireachtas.enquiries@VALOFF.ie |
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Valuation Tribunal |
info@valuationtribunal.ie |
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Water Advisory Body |
info@wab.gov.ie |
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Waterways Ireland |
ceoffice@waterwaysireland.org |
855. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39575/22]
View answer856. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39576/22]
View answer859. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a family (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39579/22]
View answer861. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39581/22]
View answer863. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39583/22]
View answer864. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39584/22]
View answer866. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39586/22]
View answer869. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39589/22]
View answer870. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39590/22]
View answer871. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39591/22]
View answer872. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39592/22]
View answer873. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39593/22]
View answer874. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for persons (details supplied) given that the date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39628/22]
View answer875. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue for a child (details supplied) in County Donegal travelling on 15 July 2022 given that the estimated date has passed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39629/22]
View answer876. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a first-time passport application for a child (details supplied) in Donegal will issue in time for travel on 15 July 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39639/22]
View answer877. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will ensure that a passport application for a child (details supplied) will be processed urgently by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39640/22]
View answer878. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a first-time passport application for a person (details supplied) will issue in time for travel on 28 July 2022 for a family wedding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39652/22]
View answer880. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and applicants travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39685/22]
View answer881. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and applicants travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39686/22]
View answer883. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the applicants date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39713/22]
View answer884. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the applicants date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39714/22]
View answer886. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39716/22]
View answer887. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39717/22]
View answer888. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39718/22]
View answer889. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39719/22]
View answer890. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39720/22]
View answer891. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39721/22]
View answer892. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39722/22]
View answer893. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39723/22]
View answer894. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39724/22]
View answer895. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39725/22]
View answer896. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39726/22]
View answer899. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39729/22]
View answer900. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39730/22]
View answer901. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a family (details supplied) given that the applications have exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39731/22]
View answer902. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39732/22]
View answer903. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will examine and expedite a passport application for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39758/22]
View answer905. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Passport Office has all the required documentation to process a passport application for a child (details supplied) in County Mayo given the fact that this application has been with the Passport Office since 17 February 2022. [39799/22]
View answer906. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of passport applications for children (details supplied) given that they have exceeded the target issue date and applicants’ travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39823/22]
View answer907. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and applicant’s travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39829/22]
View answer908. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and applicants travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39860/22]
View answer909. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application for a child (details supplied) will be processed on time for travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39861/22]
View answer910. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will ensure that the passport applications for siblings (details supplied) will be processed urgently by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39864/22]
View answer913. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a person (details supplied) who submitted a passport application in September 2021 will receive the passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39885/22]
View answer922. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of passport applications (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and applicants travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40119/22]
View answer923. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will ensure that a passport application for a child (details supplied) will be processed on time for travel on 18 July 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40131/22]
View answer926. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40214/22]
View answer927. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of passport applications for a person (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and applicants travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40241/22]
View answer928. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of passport applications for persons (details supplied) which have passed their issue date and the family is due to travel on 21 July 2022 [40242/22]
View answer930. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application for a child (details supplied) will be examined and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40283/22]
View answer931. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) to attend their son’s wedding at the end of July 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40287/22]
View answer932. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application (detail supplied) will be expedited; and the status of same. [40291/22]
View answer935. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will examine and expedite a passport application for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40310/22]
View answer937. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40313/22]
View answer938. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40314/22]
View answer939. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40315/22]
View answer940. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40316/22]
View answer942. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40318/22]
View answer943. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40319/22]
View answer946. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40322/22]
View answer947. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40323/22]
View answer948. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40324/22]
View answer949. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40325/22]
View answer951. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40327/22]
View answer952. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40328/22]
View answer953. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40329/22]
View answer954. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40330/22]
View answer955. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40331/22]
View answer956. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40332/22]
View answer957. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent [40333/22]
View answer961. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will be issued to a person (details supplied) given that it is the only outstanding passport and the family is due to travel on 24 July 2022. [40388/22]
View answer963. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will ensure that the passport application for a child (details supplied) will be processed urgently by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40545/22]
View answer965. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will ensure that the passport application of a person (details supplied) will be processed urgently by his Department given that it has exceeded its estimated date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40660/22]
View answer968. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40733/22]
View answer969. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40738/22]
View answer971. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40740/22]
View answer972. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40741/22]
View answer973. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40742/22]
View answer974. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40743/22]
View answer979. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will examine and expedite a passport application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41014/22]
View answer982. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and applicants travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41045/22]
View answer983. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application (details supplied) given that it has exceeded the target issue date and applicant's travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41084/22]
View answer987. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be examined and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41170/22]
View answer996. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will ensure that a passport for a child (details supplied) will be processed on time for travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41912/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 855, 856, 859, 861, 863, 864, 866, 869, 870 to 878, inclusive, 880, 881, 883, 884, 886 to 896, inclusive, 899 to 903, inclusive, 905 to 910, inclusive, 913, 922, 923, 926 to 928, inclusive, 930 to 932, inclusive, 935, 937 to 940, inclusive, 942, 943, 946 to 949, inclusive, 951 to 957, inclusive, 961, 963, 965, 968, 969, 971 to 974, inclusive, 979, 982, 983, 987 and 996 together.
With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has issued passports to the applicants.
857. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39577/22]
View answer858. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39578/22]
View answer867. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39587/22]
View answer868. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39588/22]
View answer920. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40072/22]
View answer933. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport is likely to issue in the case of a child (details supplied) but has not yet been received by the applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40300/22]
View answer941. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40317/22]
View answer944. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40320/22]
View answer945. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40321/22]
View answer950. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40326/22]
View answer964. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will expedite the processing of passports for children (details supplied). [40605/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 857, 858, 867, 868, 920, 933, 941, 944, 945, 950 and 964 together.
With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired the Passport Service has reviewed the applications and progressed them as appropriate.
860. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a family (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39580/22]
View answer924. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will review an urgent passport application for a child (details supplied). [40147/22]
View answer958. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will be issued to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40354/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 860, 924 and 958 together.
With regard to the specific applications about which the Deputies have enquired, the Passport Service has provided an update to the applicants as to the steps they must take to progress their passport applications.
862. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a person (details supplied) given that the application has exceeded the target issue date and date of travel is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39582/22]
View answerWith regard to the specific application about which the Deputy has enquired, the Passport Service has cancelled the application at the request of the applicant.
