Parliamentary questions

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

458. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if he will provide a breakdown of the details of all new Garda stations built or existing stations refurbished since 27 June 2020, on a divisional basis in tabular form. [60284/22]

Court Accommodation

Jim O'Callaghan

459. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide a breakdown of investment in courthouses since 27 June 2020, by county in tabular form. [60285/22]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

467. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons who have been recruited to An Garda Síochána through the Gaeilge stream during the most recent recruitment campaign. [60589/22]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

468. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of members currently in An Garda Síochána; and the number of members in An Garda Síochána on 27 June 2020. [60590/22]

Hospital Services

Jim O'Callaghan

548. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of additional hospital beds, excluding critical care beds provided for each public-voluntary hospital since 27 June 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60311/22]

Hospital Services

Jim O'Callaghan

549. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of additional critical care beds for each public-voluntary hospital since 27 June 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60312/22]

Hospital Staff

Jim O'Callaghan

550. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of additional consultants, registrars and SHOs in WTE terms appointed for each public-voluntary hospital since 27 June 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60313/22]

Hospital Staff

Jim O'Callaghan

551. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of additional nursing and midwifery staff in WTE terms appointed for each public-voluntary hospital since 27 June 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60314/22]

Hospital Staff

Jim O'Callaghan

552. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of additional health and social care professional staff in WTE terms appointed for each public-voluntary hospital since 27 June 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60315/22]

Health Services Staff

Jim O'Callaghan

553. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of additional consultants, registrars and SHOs in WTE terms appointed for each local health office area since 27 June 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60316/22]

Health Services Staff

Jim O'Callaghan

554. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of additional nursing and midwifery staff in WTE terms appointed for each local health office area since 27 June 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60317/22]

Health Services Staff

Jim O'Callaghan

555. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of additional health and social care professional staff in WTE terms appointed for each local health office area since 27 June 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60318/22]

School Textbooks

Jim O'Callaghan

251. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the way that the free primary book scheme that was announced in Budget 2023, will be rolled out in a timely and affordable manner. [59978/22]

School Textbooks

Jim O'Callaghan

252. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if she has consulted with the relevant stakeholders that will be involved in the provision of the free primary book scheme that was announced in budget 2023. [59979/22]

International Protection

Jim O'Callaghan

505. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide a breakdown by county of the number of persons currently in the International Protection Accommodation Service; the number who have applied in the past three months; the number who applied between three and six months ago; the number who applied six to twelve months ago; the number who applied more than twelve months ago; their country of origin; the number who have been granted leave to remain; and the number who are still awaiting a decision in tabular form. [59141/22]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

550. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update on the deployment of body cameras for An Garda Síochána. [58850/22]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

551. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if new legislation is necessary in order to provide body cameras to members of An Garda Síochána. [58851/22]

Departmental Data

Jim O'Callaghan

730. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons availing of private health insurance by age group (details supplied). [59503/22]

Defence Forces

Jim O'Callaghan

18. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence if he will detail according to rank the number of vacancies in the Defence Forces in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58286/22]

Defence Forces

Jim O'Callaghan

25. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the delivery of the early actions outlined in the high-level action plan for the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces and if all targets will be met. [58287/22]

Business Supports

Jim O'Callaghan

174. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance when the new temporary business energy support scheme will be operational and open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58617/22]

Cycling Facilities

Jim O'Callaghan

61. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding that has been provided for cycling facilities in Dublin city in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58273/22]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

145. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons that applied to the Garda recruitment campaign 2022; the number of these applicants that took the fitness test; and of these, the number that failed the test. [58247/22]

Legislative Measures

Jim O'Callaghan

146. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide details of the number of fines applied to parents and guardians under section 113 of the Children’s Act 2001 in each of the past five years in tabular form. [58248/22]

Middle East

Jim O'Callaghan

129. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if any further action is being taken against Iran in view of recent human rights abuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57842/22]

Middle East

Jim O'Callaghan

138. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the sanctions that have been put in place on Iran with regard to the supply of weapons for Russian aggression against Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57843/22]

Crime Prevention

Jim O'Callaghan

575. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the initiatives that are being pursued to ensure public order and safety on streets. [58128/22]

Sport and Recreational Development

Jim O'Callaghan

35. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if additional resources could be made available for Sport Ireland, in order to encourage the participation of young persons, particularly those in disadvantaged areas, in sport. [56826/22]

Sports Funding

Jim O'Callaghan

62. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update on the €35 million fund for sports clubs and organisations to help them meet energy costs, as part of Budget 2023. [56827/22]

Coroners Service

Jim O'Callaghan

163. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of staff currently working at the Coroner's Office in Whitehall, Dublin 9. [56840/22]

Tax Code

Jim O'Callaghan

191. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if biofuels are regarded as fossil fuels for the purpose of carbon tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56612/22]

Assisted Human Reproduction

Jim O'Callaghan

565. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the provisions that are in place to provide joint parental rights for children conceived by same-sex couples in a non-clinical setting; the legislative reforms are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56515/22]

Assisted Human Reproduction

Jim O'Callaghan

566. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the provisions that are in place to provide joint parental rights for children conceived by same-sex couples using a known donor prior to May 2020; the legislative reforms that are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56516/22]

Assisted Human Reproduction

Jim O'Callaghan

567. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the provisions that are in place to provide joint parental rights for children of same-sex female couples conceived or born outside of Ireland; the legislative reforms that are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56517/22]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

287. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if consideration can be given to extending the retirement age for members of An Garda Síochána from 60 to 66 years in order to resolve the recruitment crisis that exists within An Garda Síochána and to ensure the retention of expert knowledge within the force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56065/22]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

288. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the percentage of members of An Garda Síochána who have only a competency-based driving permit at level 1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56066/22]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

289. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of members of An Garda Síochána who were subject to assaults in 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56068/22]

School Transport

Jim O'Callaghan

564. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if the bus service that served schools (details supplied) can be reinstated to a two-bus service, with one for each school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54662/22]

School Staff

Jim O'Callaghan

604. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the steps that are being taken to ensure that replacement teachers and SNAs are available for schools where staff are out on sick leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55257/22]

School Staff

Jim O'Callaghan

605. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if her Department has assessed the impact that the cut to support teaching hours has had on girls’ national schools in the Dublin area; if any steps can be taken to alleviate the negative impact that it is having on such schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55258/22]

Qualifications Recognition

Jim O'Callaghan

816. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the Construction Safety Licensing Bill 2022 will impact on QQI certifications that have already been awarded to persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54665/22]

Hospital Staff

Jim O'Callaghan

1020. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of physiotherapists who treat patients at St. Vincent's Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4; the number of vacant physiotherapist posts in the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54611/22]

Disability Services

Jim O'Callaghan

1044. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the progressive disability service that operated for students at the schools (details supplied) can be reinstated rather than the students having to visit different psychologists and language therapists each month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54663/22]

School Staff

Jim O'Callaghan

109. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the reason that teachers (details supplied) have not received payment from her Department for the teaching work they have completed since August 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53728/22]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Jim O'Callaghan

123. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if Section 39 community workers can qualify for the fuel allowance payment through the jobs initiative scheme for the duration of their participation in the scheme given that they are in receipt of a low weekly allowance rate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53722/22]

Disability Services

Jim O'Callaghan

162. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if a disability manager from CH07 disability services in the primary care critical support team can provide ongoing and necessary supports to persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53607/22]

Departmental Projects

Jim O'Callaghan

217. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if a feasibility study of Metrolink south west Dublin is included within the Budget for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53008/22]

State Examinations

Jim O'Callaghan

371. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education when the 2022 Junior Certificate exam results will be given to the students who sat the exam; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52770/22]

Education and Training Provision

Jim O'Callaghan

432. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the training and progression programme for young adults with additional needs can be maintained and remain operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52768/22]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

554. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí by rank attached to each divisional roads policing unit as of 30 April 2021 and 18 October 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53000/22]