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Thu, 23 Jun 2022
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Ukraine War
Jim O'Callaghan
127. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he expects any further sanctions to be agreed by the European Union against Russia for the invasion of Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32928/22]
Thu, 23 Jun 2022
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Ukraine War
Jim O'Callaghan
139. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he expects the united European Union response to Russian aggression against Ukraine to be sustained in the months ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32929/22]
Thu, 23 Jun 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jim O'Callaghan
440. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health his plans to boost supports for persons with long-Covid (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33457/22]
Wed, 22 Jun 2022
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Social Welfare Benefits
Jim O'Callaghan
134. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the State supports that exist for those availing of assisted living and or the providers of the assisted living schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32908/22]
Wed, 22 Jun 2022
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Social Welfare Benefits
Jim O'Callaghan
173. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the State supports that exist for those availing of assisted living and or the providers of the assisted living schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32907/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Sports Funding
Jim O'Callaghan
31. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update on her Department’s capital investment in sports projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32433/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Departmental Policies
Jim O'Callaghan
63. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her Department’s strategy to support media freedom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32432/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Fiscal Policy
Jim O'Callaghan
160. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the impact that the recent increase in interest rates will have on the projected rise in Ireland’s debt servicing costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31824/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Fiscal Policy
Jim O'Callaghan
161. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if a hedging strategy has been introduced to reduce any projected rise in Ireland’s debt servicing costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31825/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Fiscal Policy
Jim O'Callaghan
162. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the impact that the increase in interest rates will have on Government spending over the next two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31826/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Housing Schemes
Jim O'Callaghan
252. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the shared equity scheme will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31878/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Departmental Data
Jim O'Callaghan
680. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of fixed penalty notices that gardaí issued for parking in a bus lane in the years 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32336/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Departmental Data
Jim O'Callaghan
681. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of cases of unauthorised taking of a vehicle reported to gardaí in the J district in 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32337/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
682. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the Garda divisions currently without a crime prevention officer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32338/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
683. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if funding will be provided for the replacement of the patrol boats within Garda water unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32339/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
684. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if funding will be provided for the purchase of additional Garda Public order unit vans later in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32340/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
685. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of new marked and unmarked roads policing unit vehicles that came into the fleet to-date in 2022; the number of RPU vehicles withdrawn to-date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32342/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
686. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if a new recruitment campaign for persons to apply to join An Garda Síochána will be launched later in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32343/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
687. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí who successful completed advanced motorcycle course in 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32344/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
688. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 384 of 4 May 2022, if she has received the necessary information from the Garda authorities to provide a response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32345/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
689. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí by rank attached to the street crime unit in the J district as of 1 January 2021 and 13 June 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32346/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
690. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of new unmarked Garda vans which came into the fleet in 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; the number of unmarked Garda vans withdrawn from the fleet during same period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32347/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Road Traffic Accidents
Jim O'Callaghan
691. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of road traffic collisions in each of the years 2019 to 2021 in each Garda district in County Mayo; the number which resulted in a fatality or serious injury; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32348/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Legislative Measures
Jim O'Callaghan
702. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice when consultation on the drafting of legislation to disregard convictions for laws relating to homosexuality that were repealed in 1993 will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32372/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Legislative Measures
Jim O'Callaghan
703. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice when she expects the consultation process into convictions for laws relating to homosexuality that were repealed in 1993 will conclude; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32373/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Departmental Inquiries
Jim O'Callaghan
715. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if it is proposed to have an inquiry, public or otherwise, into the State’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31788/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Departmental Inquiries
Jim O'Callaghan
716. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he intends to establish a review of the State’s response to Covid-19 for the purpose of preparing for any future pandemics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31789/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Departmental Inquiries
Jim O'Callaghan
717. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm that any review and-or inquiry into the State’s handling of Covid-19 need not seek to apportion blame or criticise persons involved in the State’s response to this unprecedented event; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31790/22]
Thu, 16 Jun 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
436. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí assigned to each Garda station in the Milford Garda district as of 31 May 2022 or the latest date available; the number of vehicles assigned to each Garda station in the Milford district as of 31 May 2022 or the latest date available; and the figures for both gardaí and vehicles assigned to each Garda station in the Milford district on the equivalent dates for 2019, 2020 and 2021. [31693/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Ukraine War
Jim O'Callaghan
142. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach if his Department is in full compliance with the Commission Recommendation (EU) 2022/554 of 5 April 2022 on the recognition of qualifications for people fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; if he will set out a list of the professional qualifications or professions recognised under the aegis of his Department; if Ukrainian qualifications are now recognised in each case; if electronic applications can be made for such recognition; the web address or email address to which such applications should be sent, or if physical application is necessary; and the exact procedures and address for such applications. [29974/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Renewable Energy Generation
Jim O'Callaghan
229. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the consultation on private wires direct line renewables will be released; his Department’s plans for the consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29927/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Renewable Energy Generation
Jim O'Callaghan
230. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if direct line renewables have value in addressing the challenges caused by the projected rise in electricity demand by large energy users such as data centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29928/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Dublin Airport Authority
Jim O'Callaghan
274. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons who were laid-off in 2021 by the Dublin Airport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29461/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Dublin Airport Authority
Jim O'Callaghan
275. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons who were employed for security at Dublin Airport by the Dublin Airport Authority on 1 January 2020, 1 January 2021 and 1 January 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29462/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Taxi Licences
Jim O'Callaghan
283. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if the operation period of taxis will be extended by one year in order to facilitate taxi drivers and their families to overcome the financial setbacks caused by Covid and rising inflation and in order to enable them to have more time to invest in the purchase of electric cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29543/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Ukraine War
Jim O'Callaghan
292. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is in full compliance with the Commission Recommendation (EU) 2022/554 of 5 April 2022 on the recognition of qualifications for people fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; if he will set out a list of the professional qualifications or professions recognised under the aegis of his Department; if Ukrainian qualifications are now recognised in each case; if electronic applications can be made for such recognition; the web address or email address to which such applications should be sent, or if physical application is necessary; and the exact procedures and address for such applications. [29981/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Ukraine War
Jim O'Callaghan
328. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if the docking of Russian registered ships in Irish ports will be tightened further or prohibited entirely in view of the fact that the existing levels of sanctions have not achieved an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. [30680/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Ukraine War
Jim O'Callaghan
329. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if international legal action will be taken by the State in respect of the unlawful seizure or unlawful re-registration of Irish registered aircraft in Russia. [30681/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Ukraine War
Jim O'Callaghan
389. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department is in full compliance with the Commission Recommendation (EU) 2022/554 of 5 April 2022 on the recognition of qualifications for people fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; if he will set out a list of the professional qualifications or professions recognised under the aegis of his Department; if Ukrainian qualifications are now recognised in each case; if electronic applications can be made for such recognition; the web address or email address to which such applications should be sent, or if physical application is necessary; and the exact procedures and address for such applications. [29978/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Housing Schemes
Jim O'Callaghan
505. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider the five proposals made by an organisation (details supplied) to protect households that are in receipt of housing assistance payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29573/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Ukraine War
Jim O'Callaghan
711. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department is in full compliance with the Commission Recommendation (EU) 2022/554 of 5 April 2022 on the recognition of qualifications for people fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; if he will set out a list of the professional qualifications or professions recognised under the aegis of his Department; if Ukrainian qualifications are now recognised in each case; if electronic applications can be made for such recognition; the web address or email address to which such applications should be sent, or if physical application is necessary; and the exact procedures and address for such applications. [29980/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Ukraine War
Jim O'Callaghan
712. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide a list of the international organisations of which Ireland is a member of where Russia and or Belarus is also a member; if Ireland is taking steps to have Russia and or Belarus suspended and or expelled in each case; and if so, the nature of the steps and the current position. [29982/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Ukraine War
Jim O'Callaghan
713. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps that he has taken or intends to take in response to resolution 2436(2022) of the parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe that was adopted on 28 April 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29983/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Ukraine War
Jim O'Callaghan
714. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if during the limited time window that remains available until September 2022 Ireland will consider bringing inter-state actions in the European Court of Human Rights against Russia bearing in mind Resolution 2436 (2022) of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe either by joining Ukraine's existing actions or by bringing fresh actions in respect of Russia's breach of human rights in Ukraine and also in respect of Russia's repression in its own territory.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29984/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Ukraine War
Jim O'Callaghan
715. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland supports the creation of an International Criminal Tribunal in relation to the crime of aggression against Ukraine; and if so, the steps Ireland is taking in that regard.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29985/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Ukraine War
Jim O'Callaghan
716. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if consideration will be given to introducing further sanctions legislation going beyond the sanctions currently mandated by the EU against Russia and or Belarus and or relevant actors in relation to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, for example permitting confiscation as opposed to seizure of sanctioned assets. [29986/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Ukraine War
Jim O'Callaghan
717. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if in imposing economic sanctions on Russia due to its illegal invasion of Ukraine Ireland is legally permitted to go beyond those sanctions imposed by the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29987/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Ukraine War
Jim O'Callaghan
718. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland will avail of the opportunity under Article 33 of the European Convention on Human Rights to refer to the European Court of Human Rights breaches of the convention and its protocols by the Russian Federation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29991/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Ukraine War
Jim O'Callaghan
719. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he intends to take steps to ensure that the assets of Russian citizens subject to targeted sanctions can be confiscated definitively in order to compensate Ukraine and its citizens for damage caused by the Russian Federation’s war of aggression; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29993/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Ukraine War
Jim O'Callaghan
1003. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if her Department is in full compliance with the Commission Recommendation (EU) 2022/554 of 5 April 2022 on the recognition of qualifications for people fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; if she will set out a list of the professional qualifications or professions recognised under the aegis of her Department; if Ukrainian qualifications are now recognised in each case; if electronic applications can be made for such recognition; the web address or email address to which such applications should be sent, or if physical application is necessary; and the exact procedures and address for such applications. [29977/22]