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Tue, 28 May 2024
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Forestry Sector
Alan Dillon
371. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the engagement with Coillte with a view to increasing the pension payments for retired workers, considering that their pensions have not been increased for many years and some have had no increase since they retired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24119/24]
Thu, 23 May 2024
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Mental Health Services
Alan Dillon
258. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for a psychologist assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23328/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Sports Funding
Alan Dillon
333. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an update on a sports capital grant for (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22429/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Sports Funding
Alan Dillon
335. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of a sports capital grant application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22929/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Home Care Packages
Alan Dillon
750. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when the HSE is releasing the home care packages; how long it will take to clear the backlog of home care packages for those in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19527/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Sports Funding
Alan Dillon
44. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on the sports capital programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16364/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Farm Safety
Alan Dillon
96. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the farm safety partnership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8377/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Alan Dillon
13. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on the economy and investment will next meet. [13016/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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School Accommodation
Alan Dillon
106. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the additional accommodation project aimed at supporting a school (details supplied) given that it is 52 months since the project was approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16359/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Business Supports
Alan Dillon
263. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what supports are in place for a start-up construction business (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16455/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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School Meals Programme
Alan Dillon
464. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16295/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Disability Diagnoses
Alan Dillon
582. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the CDNT protocol for therapeutic services; who is receiving this therapy now; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16176/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Disability Diagnoses
Alan Dillon
583. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason a persons (details supplied) have not received SLT and OT services since the CDNT was established; when they will receive these services; if they will receive both these services and not be divided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16177/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Disability Services
Alan Dillon
584. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the timeframe for SLT services for disability team in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16178/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Primary Care Services
Alan Dillon
608. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for SLT services for primary care team in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16178/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Defective Building Materials
Alan Dillon
11. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has asked the SCSI to provide updated cost reports for the Expert Group to review in relation to the DCB scheme and when the recommended updated grant rates are expected to be presented to him and implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15757/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Housing Provision
Alan Dillon
47. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of simultaneous social and affordable housing projects currently under way in Mayo; if he can provide their locations, the projected number of social and affordable homes to be completed at each site in 2024 and 2025, and the current stage of each project in the four-step approval process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15756/24]
Wed, 10 Apr 2024
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Defective Building Materials
Alan Dillon
48. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide an update on the DCB scheme, specifically regarding the reimbursement of costs associated with SEAI; when is the proposal expected to be presented to Cabinet as homeowners affected by mica and pyrite are seeking clarity on the Government's timelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15637/24]
Wed, 10 Apr 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Alan Dillon
67. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the Capital Appraisal in her Department for a school (details supplied); and if she will confirm if there is a viable solution to our immediate accommodation needs; what this consists of and when school patrons will progress on this new facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15638/24]
Wed, 10 Apr 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Alan Dillon
68. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education the measures her Department has taken to determine the most suitable long-term location for the school for (details supplied); if she will clarify the outcome of the evaluation of a recent proposal received from the school patron; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15639/24]
Wed, 10 Apr 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Alan Dillon
69. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education following her visit to the location (details supplied) in September 2022, where a commitment was made to a new facility, but no progress has been observed since then, could she confirm her Department's intention to fulfil this promise and if she will provide a timeline for this commitment, given that it is simply unacceptable for the school to operate from three separate campuses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15640/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Middle East
Alan Dillon
14. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will share the plans related to the dispatch of Irish military aircraft to the Middle East for the purpose of delivering crucial humanitarian aid to Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13668/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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School Funding
Alan Dillon
451. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education when an ancillary grant for a school (details supplied) will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14245/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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School Funding
Alan Dillon
452. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education when the capitation grant for a school (details supplied) will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14246/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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School Funding
Alan Dillon
498. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education to provide information on the specific amount and the date for payment of the ancillary grant for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14696/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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School Funding
Alan Dillon
499. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education when the remaining capitation grant will be disbursed for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14697/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Water Supply
Alan Dillon
715. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide details on the total subsidy due to a water scheme (details supplied); the reason for withholding this payment; when they can expect to receive it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15377/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Alan Dillon
1373. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be paid the pandemic special recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14392/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Hospital Staff
Alan Dillon
1458. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health what steps are being taken to expedite the appointment of six shift leaders at the intensive care unit of Mayo University Hospital, in line with the HSE's national clinical programme for adult critical care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14671/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Hospital Staff
Alan Dillon
1459. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the reason Mayo University Hospital currently does not have approval to recruit ICU shift leads, despite the critical role they play in ensuring patient safety, quality of care and safe staffing levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14672/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Hospital Staff
Alan Dillon
1460. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health what measures are being taken to ensure that Mayo University Hospital is not an outlier compared with hospitals in Sligo, Letterkenny, and Galway, which have shift lead staff in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14673/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Hospital Staff
Alan Dillon
1461. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the timeline for resolving the issue relating to the appointment of six shift leaders at the intensive care unit of Mayo University Hospital and ensuring the safe running of its ICU department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14674/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Further and Higher Education
Alan Dillon
1685. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13748/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Departmental Funding
Alan Dillon
1725. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount of funding provided by her Department to County Mayo since January 2020; the list of projects supported under the rural regeneration and development fund, town and village renewal scheme, outdoor recreation infrastructure fund, building acquisition fund and CLÁR fund during this time in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14336/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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National Security
Alan Dillon
54. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an outline of Ireland's defence strategy concerning the protection of its undersea cables, airspace, and territorial waters and is it considered acceptable for these areas to remain undefended or be monitored by external entities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13019/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Road Projects
Alan Dillon
104. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport the way he is prioritising road projects in north Mayo, particularly the new N58 and N26 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13135/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Road Projects
Alan Dillon
120. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport given the regional importance of the new N58 road, which is expected to connect Ballina to Castlebar and provide onward connectivity to Galway, the status of the progress to improve this section of road considering that approximately 60% of traffic from Ballina goes to Castlebar; the way he plans to address this demand and ensure efficient traffic flow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13134/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Programme for Government
Alan Dillon
2. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Taoiseach to provide an update on the programme for Government. [9029/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Inland Fisheries
Alan Dillon
101. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications where within the Inland Fisheries Act 2010 it stipulates the procedures for appointing a deputy or interim CEO; the date on which he was consulted regarding the appointment of a deputy CEO; the reason the current CEO requires a deputy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12094/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Inland Fisheries
Alan Dillon
102. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason Inland Fisheries Ireland needed to convene an emergency board meeting on 6 March 2024; if he will share the minutes from this meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12095/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Data Centres
Alan Dillon
107. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide clarity on the extent to which his Department has implemented a moratorium on additional data centres in the Dublin region; if the west of Ireland is included in this moratorium; to extent to which his Department has placed a moratorium on new data centres; the conditions or criteria his Department is utilising to evaluate data centre proposals during this moratorium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12333/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Renewable Energy Generation
Alan Dillon
114. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what measures are being taken to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12641/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Education Policy
Alan Dillon
352. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if there is funding available for students to attend immersive modern foreign language courses similar to the funding available for post-primary school students to attend the Gaeltacht; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11620/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Education Policy
Alan Dillon
353. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if there is funding available for post-primary schools to attend immersive modern foreign language courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11621/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Language Schools
Alan Dillon
354. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education the best course of action for a European language school owner to engage with the relevant parties in relation to funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11622/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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School Accommodation
Alan Dillon
414. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on progress under the additional accommodation scheme for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11938/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Alan Dillon
415. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education the status of the building works programme for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11939/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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School Accommodation
Alan Dillon
495. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the progress of an ASD unit for a school (details supplied); and if the classroom will be operational for the 2024-2025 academic year. [12654/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Údarás na Gaeltachta
Alan Dillon
554. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide information on the upcoming elections for a representative from Mayo to Údarás na Gaeltachta; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12115/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Student Accommodation
Alan Dillon
637. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of certain private student accommodation providers (details supplied) increasing rents by more than the 2% limit by renovating rooms; if he will provide details on whether the RTB will perform a proper investigation; if this accommodation provider can increase rents by more than the 2% maximum increase that is allowed in the RPZ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12122/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Student Accommodation
Alan Dillon
638. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide information on what measures are being taken to prevent private accommodation providers from being allowed to increase rents by significant amounts by refurbishing their apartments, particularly given the recent rent increases announced by a company (details supplied) for the 2024-2025 academic year. [12123/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Student Accommodation
Alan Dillon
639. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if accommodation undergoing refurbishment at a location (details supplied) is eligible for exemptions from the 2% maximum increase that is allowed in rent pressure zones; and if so, what measures are in place to ensure that these exemptions are not exploited. [12125/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Housing Provision
Alan Dillon
643. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are plans to extend the development contribution waiver scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12228/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Housing Provision
Alan Dillon
644. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the development contribution waiver scheme arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12229/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Housing Schemes
Alan Dillon
659. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how many people in County Mayo, have been successful in their local authority home loan and fresh start scheme applications, respectively; the number of applications made through Mayo County Council; the number if unsuccessful applications in County Mayo for 2022 and 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12476/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Vacant Properties
Alan Dillon
665. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the number of applications received for the vacant property refurbishment grant by a county council (details supplied) since its inception; the number approved, rejected and pending a decision; and the total amount of grants that have been paid out to date under this scheme in Mayo. [12650/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Alan Dillon
724. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Social Protection what supports are in place for those suffering from long-Covid who are no longer able to continue in employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11831/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Joint Policing Committees
Alan Dillon
829. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Justice when joint policing committees should cease meetings, given the transition to community safety partnerships; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12120/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Legislative Measures
Alan Dillon
830. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Justice to provide an update on the progress of defamation law reforms, specifically addressing the concerns raised by publishers, journalists and an organisation (details supplied); the measures being considered to protect journalists from inhibiting legal threats; the plans to introduce a 'serious harm test'; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12128/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Legislative Measures
Alan Dillon
831. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Justice to provide an update on the Responsibility of Social Media Platforms (Defamation Amendment) Bill 2022; how it addresses the concerns of publishers, journalists and an organisation (details supplied); the provisions under consideration to limit journalists' personal liability in defamation cases; the response to calls for obliging legal professionals to inform their clients about the organisation as an alternative; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12129/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Legislative Measures
Alan Dillon
832. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Justice to provide an update on the Government's stance on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) that are reportedly being used to intimidate journalists; what measures are being considered to prevent such lawsuits and protect the freedom of the press; if there are plans to introduce legislation specifically addressing SLAPP cases in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12130/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Alan Dillon
963. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Justice to provide an update on the Garda Vetting Review Group's report, considering it has been almost three years since their first meeting and the urgent need for reform in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13063/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Alan Dillon
964. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Justice to specify the quarter in which the Garda Vetting Review Group report's recommendations will be published; her plans for Garda vetting in light of the proposed statutory re-vetting regime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13064/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Civil Service
Alan Dillon
973. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the salary of a person has been cut (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11613/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Agriculture Schemes
Alan Dillon
1040. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, due to weather conditions and a limited number of agricultural contractors, the period to spread the approved quantity of lime could be extended until the end of October 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12859/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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International Protection
Alan Dillon
1078. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a contract for a facility (details supplied) will be renewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11564/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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After-School Support Services
Alan Dillon
1151. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what funding or schemes are available to support communities with after-school services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12367/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Alan Dillon
1273. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health how many people have been diagnosed with long-Covid since the start of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11829/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Alan Dillon
1274. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he plans to extend the special scheme of paid leave for healthcare workers suffering from long-Covid past March 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11830/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Healthcare Policy
Alan Dillon
1369. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the consideration being given to the establishment of a helicopter emergency medical system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12329/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Ambulance Service
Alan Dillon
1370. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if doctors are part of paramedic teams who attend road traffic collisions; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12330/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Ambulance Service
Alan Dillon
1371. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to train emergency teams and paramedics who attend serious road traffic collisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12331/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Hospital Services
Alan Dillon
1382. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the specifics of the enhanced community care pathway for cardiology at Mayo University Hospital; the investments made by his Department and the HSE since 2020 in dedicated cardiac care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12386/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Hospital Staff
Alan Dillon
1383. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the enhancements in the number of cardiology consultants, staffing, and bed allocation at Mayo University Hospital to improve the treatment of cardiac patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12387/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Hospital Staff
Alan Dillon
1384. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the number of staff working within Mayo University Hospital compared to pre-Covid times across all its five directorates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12388/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Hospital Facilities
Alan Dillon
1385. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the new CT scanner project at Mayo University Hospital; when the exiting scanner will be replaced to have two functional scanners operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12389/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Healthcare Policy
Alan Dillon
1386. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken by his Department and the HSE to recognise pre-hospital emergency medicine as a sub-specialty in Ireland, given its recognition and effectiveness in the UK NHS and other EU member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12390/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Emergency Services
Alan Dillon
1387. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health how his Department and the HSE plans to integrate doctors into the critical care helicopter emergency medical service considering the positive impact of such integration in the UK NHS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12391/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Ambulance Service
Alan Dillon
1388. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the measures that are being considered by his Department and the HSE to expand the scope of practice in the National Ambulance Service, to include treatments necessary to save lives at the scene of an emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12392/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Emergency Services
Alan Dillon
1389. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health what plans are in place to provide training for critical care trauma interventions in the National Ambulance Service, given their proven effectiveness in the UK's HEMS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12393/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Healthcare Policy
Alan Dillon
1390. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if his Department and the HSE will consider leveraging the evidence and experience of the group of Irish pre-hospital personnel working in the UK to improve pre-hospital care in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12394/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Hospital Services
Alan Dillon
1395. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the current funding and resource allocation for Mayo University Hospital, specifically for neurological services; what steps are being taken to ensure that access to a consultant neurologist is equally distributed across the country and Mayo patients can have local access for inpatient treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12440/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Hospital Services
Alan Dillon
1396. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health what measures are being considered to ensure that the care received by patients does not depend on where they live, specifically for neurological services; the steps that will be taken to expedite the appointment of a consultant neurologist at Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12441/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Student Accommodation
Alan Dillon
1548. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there are plans to tackle and halt the issue of private accommodation providers increasing rents significantly by refurbishing their student accommodation apartments at a location (details supplied), an issue that is causing undue stress for students and forcing them out of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12126/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Middle East
Alan Dillon
13. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he could provide an update on the current situation in Gaza; outline what actions the Irish Government is taking at both EU and UN levels to contribute to a resolution of the ongoing issues in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11140/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Ukraine War
Alan Dillon
48. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on the current situation in relation to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; if any further measures against Russia are anticipated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11141/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Energy Policy
Alan Dillon
115. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications how he intends to implement a just transition and mixed technology approach for existing gas and oil home-heating systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11143/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Energy Conservation
Alan Dillon
125. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the plans that are in place to reduce waiting times for the SEAI's warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11142/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Recycling Policy
Alan Dillon
149. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will review the terms of the DRS given its effects on small and medium businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5731/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Building Energy Rating
Alan Dillon
150. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when a person will receive an appointment for a BER assessment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11267/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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School Accommodation
Alan Dillon
231. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on progress under the additional accommodation scheme for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11465/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Housing Schemes
Alan Dillon
245. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage given the current housing crisis and the prevalence of vacant and derelict properties in our country, if he would consider the introduction of a staged payment system for the Croí Cónaithe scheme to make it more accessible to potential homeowners and contribute significantly to addressing the issue of vacancy and dereliction; and if the matter will be taken into consideration during the review of the current scheme. [11236/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Housing Schemes
Alan Dillon
266. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11460/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Housing Schemes
Alan Dillon
267. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if projects (details supplied) have moved beyond the detailed project briefs and procurement strategies stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11461/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Housing Schemes
Alan Dillon
268. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a detailed timeline for the completion of projects (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11462/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Housing Schemes
Alan Dillon
269. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide more information on sub-projects (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11463/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Alan Dillon
330. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will provide an update on the accommodation project for a school (details supplied); the current status of the project; when it is expected to proceed to construction; the reason a decision has not yet conveyed to the school authority to process to the procurement and construction phases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11430/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Health Services
Alan Dillon
362. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to the establishment of a dedicated Intestinal Failure Unit in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11298/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Parliamentary Questions
Alan Dillon
377. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health in relation to the current status of Parliamentary Questions within the Health Service Executive; if the HSE can quantify the accumulated backlog of unanswered Parliamentary Questions; the anticipated processing time for addressing outstanding responses; when the HSE expects to resume normal representative activities; and the expected waiting period for a Deputy to receive a response to their query. [11323/24]
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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School Facilities
Alan Dillon
87. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if her Department has completed the appraisal process for a school (details supplied); if not when she plans to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10903/24]