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Wed, 22 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Mary Lou McDonald
1. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and public services will next meet. [21362/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Richard Boyd Barrett
2. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and public services will meet next. [21751/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Paul Murphy
3. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and public services will meet next. [21754/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Cian O'Callaghan
4. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and public services will meet next. [21763/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Mick Barry
5. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and public services will next meet. [22345/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Paul McAuliffe
6. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and public services will meet next. [22350/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Ruairí Ó Murchú
7. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and public services will next meet. [22677/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Mick Barry
8. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and public services will meet next. [22816/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Climate Change Policy
Mary Lou McDonald
9. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the final Climate Action Plan 2023 progress report, published by his Department in March 2024. [21666/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Climate Change Policy
Mick Barry
10. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the final Climate Action Plan 2023 progress report, published by his Department in March 2024. [22346/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Climate Change Policy
Richard Boyd Barrett
11. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the final Climate Action Plan 2023 progress report, published by his Department in March 2024. [22691/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Climate Change Policy
Paul Murphy
12. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the final Climate Action Plan 2023 progress report, published by his Department in March 2024. [22693/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Foreign Conflicts
Mick Barry
14. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach to report on any recent discussions he has had with other world leaders in connection with the conflict in the Middle East. [22347/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Foreign Conflicts
Richard Boyd Barrett
15. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach to report on any recent discussions he has had with other world leaders in connection with the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. [22692/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Foreign Conflicts
Paul Murphy
16. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach to report on any recent discussions he has had with other world leaders in connection with the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. [22694/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Foreign Conflicts
Bríd Smith
17. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Taoiseach to report on any recent discussions he has had with other world leaders in connection with the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. [22697/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Robert Troy
1. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on migration, integration and Ukraine will meet next. [18285/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
John Lahart
2. Deputy John Lahart asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on migration, integration and Ukraine will meet next. [18286/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Richard Boyd Barrett
3. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on migration, integration and Ukraine will meet next. [21326/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Paul Murphy
4. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on migration, integration and Ukraine will meet next. [21329/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Mick Barry
5. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on migration, integration and Ukraine will meet next. [21360/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Jim O'Callaghan
6. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on migration, integration and Ukraine will meet next. [21561/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Bríd Smith
7. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on migration, integration and Ukraine will meet next. [21747/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Departmental Policies
Aindrias Moynihan
8. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the well-being framework launched by his Department. [18288/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Departmental Policies
Marc Ó Cathasaigh
9. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the well-being framework launched by his Department. [20534/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Departmental Policies
Cian O'Callaghan
10. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the well-being framework launched by his Department. [20566/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Departmental Policies
Mick Barry
11. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the well-being framework launched by his Department. [21361/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Departmental Policies
Richard Boyd Barrett
12. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the well-being framework launched by his Department. [21749/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Departmental Policies
Paul Murphy
13. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the well-being framework launched by his Department. [21752/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Departmental Policies
Cian O'Callaghan
14. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the well-being framework launched by his Department. [21761/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Niamh Smyth
15. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [19970/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Mary Lou McDonald
16. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [21665/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Richard Boyd Barrett
17. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [21750/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Paul Murphy
18. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [21753/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Cian O'Callaghan
19. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [21762/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
James O'Connor
20. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [21829/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Cathal Crowe
21. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [21830/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Ruairí Ó Murchú
22. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [22676/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Mick Barry
23. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [22815/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Rose Conway-Walsh
24. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [22999/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Tax Credits
Pearse Doherty
61. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to outline his views on the success of the mortgage interest tax credit; and if he will consider amending its design to ensure that all mortgage holders who have seen a significant increase in the mortgage costs they are facing will receive adequate support. [23004/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Tax Code
Richard Boyd Barrett
62. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Finance if he is considering further taxation measures to address the issues of long-term vacancy, dereliction, land hoarding and property speculation in light of the severe housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23005/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Customs and Excise
Pearse Doherty
63. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will cancel the increases in excise duty on petrol and diesel scheduled for August and October of this year, given the cost-of-living pressures facing households and their impact on trade for businesses in the Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22786/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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National Treasury Management Agency
Catherine Connolly
64. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Finance to provide details of his engagement with the NTMA with regard to ensuring that the NTMA divest from all ISIF global portfolio investments in companies on the UN Human Rights Council database of business enterprises; the expected timeline for this divestment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22730/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Insurance Industry
Pádraig O'Sullivan
65. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on, or detail the progress of, the Office to Promote Competition in the Insurance Market; to outline his Department’s engagement with insurance companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22711/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Insurance Industry
Ruairí Ó Murchú
66. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Finance the short- to medium-term plans of the Government to ensure reductions in premiums for insurance products, particularly public liability insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22690/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Small and Medium Enterprises
Joe Flaherty
67. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the SME credit demand survey 2023, which he published in April; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22684/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Credit Unions
Aindrias Moynihan
68. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance his engagement to date with credit unions that currently have a savings cap limit of €30,000 to increase this limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22719/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Economic Data
Bernard Durkan
69. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which positive conclusions can be drawn from this country's economic performance when considered alongside other eurozone countries and all other European countries; if the methodology for the measurement of the economy here continues to be robust and accurate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22705/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Inflation Rate
Alan Farrell
70. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Finance to provide an update on his Department's efforts to reduce inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22752/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Banking Sector
Cormac Devlin
71. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Finance his plans to ensure independent ATM operators register with the Central Bank of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22616/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Insurance Industry
Ruairí Ó Murchú
82. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Finance the Government's priorities in respect of insurance competition work and reform of the insurance market for the remainder of 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22689/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Inflation Rate
Bernard Durkan
90. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains confident that budgetary measures taken here are adequately focused in order to discourage inflation, self-generated or imported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22706/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Insurance Industry
David Stanton
94. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Finance to report on any recent interaction by his Department with the insurance industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22729/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Economic Data
Bernard Durkan
237. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that this economy continues to perform well when considered in the overall European context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22987/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Inflation Rate
Bernard Durkan
238. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains confident that budgetary measures taken here are adequately focused in order to discourage inflation, self-generated or imported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22988/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Defence Forces
Matt Carthy
1. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence where he intends to deploy Irish troops in the event that he is successful in progressing legislation that would remove the triple lock neutrality protection, considering the Government has withdrawn from the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, UNDOF, peacekeeping mission due to capacity constraints. [22123/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Defence Forces
Cathal Berry
2. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to outline the additional allowances payable to Defence Forces Irish contingent personnel participating in the EU battle group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22068/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Naval Service
Matt Carthy
3. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the establishment figure of the Naval Service; the strength as of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; the current strength of the service; the number of personnel required under level of ambition 2; and the current number of ships that can simultaneously be put to sea. [22124/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Tribunals of Inquiry
Catherine Connolly
4. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the timeline for when the tribunal of inquiry to examine the effectiveness of the complaints process in the Defence Forces will be fully up and running; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22038/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Defence Forces
Brendan Griffin
5. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will further review the pandemic recognition payment for Defence Forces personnel who worked in test centres to make sure all deserving individuals received the payment, given that some did not; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22112/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Defence Forces
Robert Troy
6. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when a decision will be taken on the location of the new Army headquarters; if Athlone will be considered given its central location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22145/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Defence Forces
Brendan Howlin
7. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will set out his proposals to alter the current triple lock mechanism governing the deployment of Irish Defence Forces overseas; when he proposes to introduce amending legislation on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21844/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Defence Forces
Brendan Smith
9. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if further consideration will be given to the re-opening of Dún Uí Néill, Cavan, as a forward operating base as that region has a long land border with a neighbouring jurisdiction (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22083/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Defence Forces
Gino Kenny
10. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what type of operations Irish military forces might engage in that are not currently allowed under the UN Charter if the triple lock is removed ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20888/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Defence Forces
Gino Kenny
16. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will retain the triple lock per the commitment in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20885/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Tribunals of Inquiry
Catherine Connolly
21. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 6 of 21 March 2024, the status of the tribunal of inquiry to examine the effectiveness of the complaints process in the Defence Forces; the details of how people can make submissions to the tribunal; what legal supports will be available to people who make submissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22003/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Defence Forces
Bríd Smith
34. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the specific issues he has with the triple lock system that need to be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21888/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Defence Forces
Matt Carthy
43. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the timeframe in which he intends to publish a draft scheme in relation to his proposals to remove the triple lock neutrality protection; and if he intends to conduct both a public consultation and pre-legislative scrutiny. [22044/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Defence Forces
Brendan Smith
50. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if, in view of the lack of an Army barracks in the central Border area, further consideration will be given to the re-opening of Dún Uí Néill, Cavan, as an Army barracks, given the recommendation in the Commission on the Defence Forces that the structure of the Army be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22084/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Defence Forces
Catherine Connolly
51. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the legislative and policy changes planned in order to proceed with his proposal to dismantle the triple lock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22039/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Road Safety
Martin Kenny
53. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on his Department's work on road safety, and his plans to tackle the continuing rise in road fatalities.
[22230/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Airport Policy
Martin Kenny
54. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the status of his Department’s plans for upgrading the transport infrastructure around Dublin Airport and its environs. [22231/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Rail Network
Marian Harkin
55. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Transport when the all-island strategic rail review will be published; in particular, the plans and timetable on the western rail corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22048/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Renewable Energy Generation
David Stanton
58. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport to outline the way in which southern ports will be supported in marshalling parts and assembling turbines for offshore wind power generation in relation to the newly published draft south coast designated maritime area plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21970/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Public Transport
Darren O'Rourke
59. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the 103 Bus Éireann bus service; its performance standard and plans to improve it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22082/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Rail Network
Éamon Ó Cuív
61. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport the progress made in considering the all-island strategic rail review since the establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly; when it is hoped to approve it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22041/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Regional Development
Marian Harkin
63. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Transport following the recent European Commission's Regional Competitiveness Index report, where the northern and western region of Ireland was ranked 218th out of 234 regions, if he will commit to improving the northern and western region’s transport infrastructure ranking; if so, how he intends on improving the region's ranking in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18095/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Park-and-Ride Facilities
Catherine Connolly
64. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 189 of 20 March 2024, the status of the roll-out of park and ride in Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21901/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Bus Éireann
Pádraig O'Sullivan
65. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide on update on what engagement his Department has had with Bus Éireann to address the impact of the shortage of drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22022/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Road Network
Brendan Smith
69. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport his views on the commitment in the programme for Government to maintain the existing road network to a high standard and fund safety improvements; if he will ensure that much needed additional funding will be provided for the non-national road network in 2024 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22079/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Rail Network
Éamon Ó Cuív
73. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has received a detailed update from Iarnród Éireann on the condition of the railway line from Collooney to Athenry, covering issues such as the integrity of the permanent way in terms of embankments, bridges, culverts and growth along the line, lack of encroachment and so on; whether there is any significant difference in the state of the line north of Claremorris compared to the section south of Claremorris; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22042/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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European Council
Robert Troy
1. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach for a report on his attendance at the special European Council on 17 and 18 April 2024. [18052/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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European Council
Richard Boyd Barrett
2. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach to report on his attendance at the recent special meeting of the European Council. [20459/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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European Council
Paul Murphy
3. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach to report on his attendance at the recent special meeting of the European Council. [20462/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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European Council
Bríd Smith
4. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Taoiseach to report on his attendance at the recent special meeting of the European Council. [20465/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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European Council
Mick Barry
5. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach to report on his attendance at the recent special meeting of the European Council. [20873/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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European Council
Seán Haughey
6. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the special European Council on 17 and 18 April 2024. [21522/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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European Council
Ruairí Ó Murchú
7. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach to report on his attendance at the recent special meeting of the European Council. [21523/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Seán Haughey
8. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the Spanish Prime Minister. [17783/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Mary Lou McDonald
9. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on his recent engagement with the Spanish Prime Minister, with specific regard to the recognition of a Palestinian state. [20335/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Richard Boyd Barrett
10. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meetings with the Spanish Prime Minister. [21325/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Paul Murphy
11. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meetings with the Spanish Prime Minister. [21328/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Mick Barry
12. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the Spanish Prime Minister. [21359/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Ruairí Ó Murchú
13. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on his recent engagement with the Spanish Prime Minister, with specific regard to the recognition of a Palestinian state. [21524/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Alan Farrell
14. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Taoiseach to provide an update on his recent engagement with Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21560/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Paul Murphy
15. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach to report on his recent meeting with the President of the European Commission. [21330/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Bríd Smith
16. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Taoiseach to report on his recent meeting with the President of the European Commission. [21746/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Energy Conservation
Darren O'Rourke
50. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of heat pumps installed to date relative to the 2030 target of 400,000; the challenges he has identified with heat pump installation; his plans to address these; if alternative technologies are being considered; if he is aware of the high number of calls made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVP, regarding to high electricity bills associated with heat pump use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21896/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Electricity Generation
Darren O'Rourke
51. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the total electricity generation capacity that has been energised since February 2020, broken down by fuel source and year; what percentage of Ireland’s electricity was imported in each of the years since 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21897/24]