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Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
240. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport the number of personnel in his Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34932/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Insurance Coverage
Michael Ring
246. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport if a recipient of a vehicle under the brand ambassador programme from a motor dealership is required to have individual insurance cover for such a vehicle. [34976/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
289. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the number of personnel in his Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34922/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Tax Data
Michael Ring
290. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will detail the number of taxpayers who have declared an income from brand ambassadors or equivalent from motor companies over the past ten years, in tabular form. [34974/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
335. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the number of personnel in his Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34928/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
351. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of personnel in his Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34920/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Staff
Michael Ring
368. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education the number of personnel in her Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34919/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Staff
Michael Ring
401. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of personnel in her Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34931/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
449. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of personnel in his Department, at principal officer level or above, who on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34926/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
500. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of personnel in her Department at principal officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34930/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
533. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice the number of personnel in her Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34927/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
567. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of personnel in his Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34916/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Coillte Teoranta
Michael Ring
568. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for a breakdown on the amount of funds Coillte Teoranta has invested in the maintenance and upkeep of the Western Way walking route in the properties under their control from Sralagagh West, Ballycastle Forest, through Sheskin Forest, Nephin Beg and other forest properties south to Leenaun from January 2018 to date, in tabular form. [34977/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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State Bodies
Michael Ring
616. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of personnel in his Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34917/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
665. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the number of personnel in his Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34925/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Michael Ring
819. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive an initial assessment by a hospital for scoliosis in view of the severe impact this condition is having on this child’s life. [35337/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Michael Ring
820. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health how many children are waiting for an initial review/assessment for scoliosis in Crumlin Hospital at the present time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35350/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Michael Ring
821. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for a child to be assessed by Crumlin Hospital for scoliosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35351/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Michael Ring
822. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health what measures he is implementing or planning to implement to reduce the waiting times for a scoliosis assessment in Crumlin Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35354/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
862. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of personnel in his Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34924/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
872. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of personnel in her Department, at Principal Officer level or above, who on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34929/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Forestry Sector
Michael Ring
873. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for a breakdown on the amount of funds Coillte Teoranta has invested in the maintenance and upkeep of the Western Way walking route in the properties under their control from Sralagagh West, Ballycastle Forest, through Sheskin Forest, Nephin Beg and other forest properties south to Leenaun from January 2018 to date, in tabular form. [34978/23]
Wed, 12 Jul 2023
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School Transport
Michael Ring
120. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education if a bus decanting service will be provided for 66 students in County Mayo (details supplied) whose school has had to transfer locations for the first two terms of the school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34569/23]
Wed, 12 Jul 2023
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Michael Ring
250. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if the specialist referral of a child (details supplied) can be arranged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34508/23]
Wed, 12 Jul 2023
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Health Services
Michael Ring
252. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the reason no specific service (details supplied) is being provided in an area; what plans are there to address this situation; if an advertisement has been placed to recruit the position; if so, the outcome of the recruitment campaign; how many children are currently waiting for this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34517/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Protected Disclosures
Michael Ring
125. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a review (details supplied) is ongoing; if it has been completed, whether the findings will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33432/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Ring
200. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance to compare the tax treatment of the following persons: a car salesman who has the use of a car from their employer; a company representative who is supplied with a vehicle to do their work; an employee who receives a 'car allowance' with their salary; a 'brand ambassador' who has a new car supplied for their personal use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33998/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Housing Schemes
Michael Ring
358. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to increase the maximum grant available under the housing aid for older people scheme for roof repairs/replacement in view of the increased construction costs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33597/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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State Pensions
Michael Ring
446. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date on introducing a total contributions approach with respect to the State pension (contributory) applications; when he expects this to be in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33824/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Nursing Homes
Michael Ring
674. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if any meetings have taken place between him and representatives from private nursing homes in relation to the current challenges that private nursing homes are facing with regards to increased costs and trying to remain viable and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33513/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Nursing Homes
Michael Ring
675. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if he acknowledges the current crisis in the private nursing home sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33516/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Third Level Education
Michael Ring
863. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to explain the rationale for the three-year break in studies required for a person to apply for a SUSI grant as an independent mature student for postgraduate studies; if there are any plans to change or reduce the three-year break in studies requirement rule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33555/23]
Thu, 6 Jul 2023
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Agriculture Industry
Michael Ring
302. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a deed of transfer will be processed for persons in County Mayo (details supplied), in view of the inordinate amount of time it is taking to be dealt with and the serious impact of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33413/23]
Wed, 5 Jul 2023
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National Transport Authority
Michael Ring
63. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport if a renewed emphasis could be placed by the NTA on the allocation of funding to rural towns and villages, as opposed to larger urban centres for active travel funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32883/23]
Wed, 5 Jul 2023
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Departmental Data
Michael Ring
203. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the number of people who have died from sepsis in Ireland in each of the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33027/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Michael Ring
285. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when a school (details supplied) in County Mayo will be able to proceed to construction; if her officials have completed the review of the tender documentation; if not, when they expect to have it completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32238/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Michael Ring
286. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education to provide a comprehensive and detailed update on the delivery of a promised new school building (details supplied) in County Mayo, in view of the condition of this school and the fact that the new school building was approved in February 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32239/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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School Staff
Michael Ring
315. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) can retain the additional permanent mainstream teacher which has been provisionally approved for 2023/2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32633/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Traveller Accommodation
Michael Ring
350. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when funding will be provided for the refurbishment of accommodation and site facilities as the current residents are living in substandard conditions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32194/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Departmental Schemes
Michael Ring
376. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when a scheme (details supplied) will be open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32720/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Septic Tanks
Michael Ring
377. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider reopening the period for the registration of septic tanks in view of the recent reports about septic tanks' failing inspections, which would enable households that did not register in 2013 to avail of the septic tank grant to carry out necessary repair works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32721/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Septic Tanks
Michael Ring
378. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will change the qualifying criteria for the septic tank grant to enable households that self-report a fault to qualify, rather than just households that have been inspected or those in a prioritised area for action in accordance with the River Basin Management Plan 2018-2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32722/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Community Employment Schemes
Michael Ring
400. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department will fund the external statutory audit costs for community employment scheme considering that the external statutory audit is now a requirement of community employment guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32582/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Social Welfare Payments
Michael Ring
406. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the spring cost of living bonus has not yet issued to a person (details supplied) despite being promised payment within two weeks in a previous reply to a Parliamentary Question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32818/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Ukraine War
Michael Ring
517. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the updated position regarding his Department’s engagement with the ATU and the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science regarding the student accommodation in Sligo which has been offered to house Ukrainian refugees and the subsequent impact of same on student accommodation in Sligo; what discussions have taken place to date; what options are being considered; when he expects an outcome to these discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32618/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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National Treatment Purchase Fund
Michael Ring
590. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if he will consider increasing the NTPF funding to private nursing homes in view of the rising cost of inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32236/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Nursing Homes
Michael Ring
591. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if he will review the situation for private nursing homes with regard to the services that are provided to patients in public nursing homes but are not provided to patients in private nursing homes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32237/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Pharmacy Services
Michael Ring
619. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if he will restore the dispensing fee model to €6.50 per medicine considering the current crisis in community pharmacies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32383/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Pharmacy Services
Michael Ring
620. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if he will engage with a representative body of a sector (details supplied) prior to reviewing the nature of community pharmacies services under the Public Pay and Pensions Act legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32384/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Nursing Homes
Michael Ring
686. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health when funding will be provided for much-needed equipment for a resident (details supplied) in a nursing home in County Mayo in view of this person’s condition and the fact that residents in public nursing homes are provided with this funding for equipment if it is required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32716/23]