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Thu, 21 Oct 2021
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Health Services
Michael Ring
339. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health when a service will be restored to an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51882/21]
Tue, 19 Oct 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
505. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) in time for their travel plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50742/21]
Tue, 19 Oct 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
516. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the passport office will make direct contact with persons (details supplied) in relation to a first-time passport application for a child considering that the application was submitted on 18 May 2021;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51233/21]
Thu, 14 Oct 2021
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Departmental Schemes
Michael Ring
6. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there is a specific scheme within her Department for the upgrading of playgrounds. [50030/21]
Thu, 14 Oct 2021
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Rural Schemes
Michael Ring
31. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she is satisfied with the uptake of the rural regeneration scheme; the number of the schemes that have been completed; and when she expects to have the next round of the rural regeneration scheme. [50031/21]
Thu, 14 Oct 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
117. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this person is travelling this week. [50340/21]
Thu, 14 Oct 2021
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Family Resource Centres
Michael Ring
144. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if funding will be provided for a family and community resource centre (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50225/21]
Tue, 12 Oct 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
219. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that the Passport Office received this application on 15 June 2021. [49550/21]
Tue, 12 Oct 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
220. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this person has imminent travel plans and they applied in ample time. [49551/21]
Tue, 12 Oct 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
221. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact this person has upcoming travel plans. [49552/21]
Thu, 7 Oct 2021
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Departmental Data
Michael Ring
70. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons under 25 years of age in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment in County Mayo; the number nationally; the steps her Department is taking to reduce youth unemployment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48630/21]
Thu, 7 Oct 2021
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Employment Schemes
Michael Ring
75. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of the additional 3,000 places announced for community employment; the way these places are broken down by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48629/21]
Thu, 7 Oct 2021
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School Transport
Michael Ring
232. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education if it is possible for the times of a school bus service (details supplied) in County Mayo to be reviewed and amended in view of the difficulties which it is causing for the children using the service. [48804/21]
Wed, 6 Oct 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
56. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport for a person (details supplied) will be dispatched in time for their travel plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48500/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Derelict Sites
Michael Ring
304. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of times Mayo County Council has used the Derelict Sites Act 1990 in each of the years 2017 to 2019, in tabular form. [47844/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
333. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that a family have been separated by virtue of the fact that this person has not received their passport. [47669/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
335. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the passport office will recommence the processing of postal applications; the number of postal applications that are currently waiting to be processed; the estimated timeframe for this backlog to be cleared; the processing times for postal applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47772/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
336. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the estimated amount in hours and costs of overtime for staff in the passport office on a monthly basis from February 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47775/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
345. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that this person has imminent travel plans. [48078/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
346. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in view of their upcoming travel plans. [48084/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
351. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this person is due to travel with their family shortly. [48159/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
356. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact this person has submitted the requested information. [48190/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
359. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application for a person (details supplied) can be expedited to enable travel for a vital family reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48242/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
360. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the return of passport of a person (details supplied) will be expedited in time for their travel plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48257/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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School Staff
Michael Ring
411. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when the position of a person (details supplied) in a school in County Mayo will receive its correct recognition and associated remuneration, terms and conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48160/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Michael Ring
469. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection if those receiving illness benefit will be considered for the fuel allowance and the double payment at Christmas, particularly those who have a claim category of continuous duration and those who have received illness benefit for several months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48324/21]
Thu, 30 Sep 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
11. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of staff working in the Passport Office on a monthly basis from January 2020 to 31 August 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47039/21]
Thu, 30 Sep 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
61. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of outstanding passport applications currently in the Passport Office; when he expects the backlog to be cleared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47038/21]
Thu, 30 Sep 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
216. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that they have to travel abroad for bereavement purposes. [47381/21]
Thu, 30 Sep 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael Ring
308. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health when an EU Digital COVID Certificate will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47240/21]
Thu, 30 Sep 2021
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Departmental Investigations
Michael Ring
404. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the outcome of an investigation by her Department (details supplied); the findings of the investigation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47458/21]
Wed, 29 Sep 2021
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Coast Guard Service
Michael Ring
71. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position regarding a project (details supplied); the status of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46855/21]
Wed, 29 Sep 2021
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Flood Risk Management
Michael Ring
90. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a flood relief scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47655/21]
Wed, 29 Sep 2021
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Flood Risk Management
Michael Ring
91. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will ascertain from the Office of Public Works the up-to-date position with a scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46850/21]
Wed, 29 Sep 2021
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Coast Guard Service
Michael Ring
93. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a project (details supplied); the actions being taken in relation to this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47002/21]
Wed, 29 Sep 2021
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School Transport
Michael Ring
130. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education the reason school transport services are only carrying 50% capacity due to social distancing considering that public transport services can operate at 100% since 1 September 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46853/21]
Wed, 29 Sep 2021
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Education and Training Boards
Michael Ring
171. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when outstanding claims for incremental credits will be finalised in the case of a person (details supplied) given that this matter has been ongoing for some time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47001/21]
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
412. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this person submitted their application on 14 July 2021. [46363/21]
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
416. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of passport applications received by the passport office on a monthly basis from January 2020 to August 2021, in tabular form; if the applications were online, through the post or through an embassy and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46560/21]
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
417. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of completed passports that were physically collected by applicants or by persons on behalf of the applicant at the passport office on a monthly basis from February 2020 to September 2021, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46563/21]
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
418. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of persons who were turned away from the public office of the passport office on a weekly basis from March 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46564/21]
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
419. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of staff reassigned from the passport office FRR section to the HSE for essential contact tracing, to the Department of Social Protection for the processing of essential pandemic unemployment payments and to support the Department of Health with quarantine issues; when those staff members will return to work for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46566/21]
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
420. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the exact number of temporary clerical officers assigned by the Public Appointments Service to the passport office in recent weeks; if all of those temporary staff have commenced their employment to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46567/21]
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
424. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this person has imminent travel plans. [46663/21]
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
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Prison Service
Michael Ring
569. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice if an appointment will be made to a facility (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46133/21]
Thu, 23 Sep 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
252. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that they have travel arrangements. [45859/21]
Thu, 23 Sep 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Ring
351. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will be reached on an appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [45765/21]
Wed, 22 Sep 2021
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Educational Disadvantage
Michael Ring
99. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education the assistance available to a DEIS school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45405/21]
Tue, 21 Sep 2021
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Local Authorities
Michael Ring
264. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the local authorities by county from 2017 to date that have used the Derelict Sites Act 1990 in tabular form. [44626/21]
Tue, 21 Sep 2021
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Passport Services
Michael Ring
330. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that this person submitted their application on 10 June 2021. [45016/21]