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Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Tax Reliefs Costs
Jonathan O'Brien
127. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of increasing by €100 the maximum VRT relief for electric vehicles. [51131/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Electric Vehicle Grants
Jonathan O'Brien
500. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated cost of increasing each grant level by €100, including the maximum grant for the purchase of privately purchased electric vehicles. [51087/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Electric Vehicle Grants
Jonathan O'Brien
501. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated cost of doubling the grants, including the maximum grant available for the purchase of privately purchased electric vehicles. [51088/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Electric Vehicle Grants
Jonathan O'Brien
502. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated cost of increasing the electric vehicle home charger grant by €100. [51089/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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National Development Plan Data
Jonathan O'Brien
527. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding budgeted under the National Development Plan 2018-2027 in each of the next five years by transport, tourism and sport by year and project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51292/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Schools Building Projects Applications
Jonathan O'Brien
110. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the planned extension for a school (details supplied) will be completed; if the works will be expedited in order to finish by September 2020 in view of the demand for places for September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50792/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Pension Provisions
Jonathan O'Brien
316. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the grave concerns of members of the CIÉ 1951 scheme regarding the governance of its pension scheme; his plans to raise concerns with CIE management or to engage directly with the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50682/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Cycling Facilities Provision
Jonathan O'Brien
320. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made with regard to action 97 of the National Cycle Policy Framework that local authorities set forth a clear pathway and timetable for the installation of dedicated cycling infrastructure; the way in which the action is monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50789/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Bus Services
Jonathan O'Brien
518. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the routes and timetables on which 24-hour bus routes will be rolled out in the coming period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50191/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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School Transport Data
Jonathan O'Brien
190. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of reducing to 3 km, 2.5 km, 2 km and 1.5 km the distance above which primary school children must live away from their school to avail of the school transport scheme on the basis of free school transport; the extra number of children who would qualify in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48568/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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School Transport Data
Jonathan O'Brien
191. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of reducing to 4 km, 3 km, 2 km and 1.5 km the distance above which post- primary school children must live away from their school to avail of the school transport scheme on the basis of free school transport; the extra number of children who would qualify in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48569/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Road Projects Status
Jonathan O'Brien
409. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the north ring road in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48587/19]
Thu, 21 Nov 2019
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Public Transport Provision
Jonathan O'Brien
2. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the upgrading of the northern commuter line; the details of the purchase of additional trains and carriages; when these will be operational; the long-term plans for the DART expansion on the route; and when such an expansion will be completed [48277/19]
Thu, 21 Nov 2019
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Tourism Policy
Jonathan O'Brien
15. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will fund initiatives to make Halloween-Samhain an international attraction for tourists on an all-island basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48176/19]
Thu, 21 Nov 2019
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Sports Organisations
Jonathan O'Brien
25. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the creation of an all-island soccer league; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48177/19]
Thu, 21 Nov 2019
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Tourism Industry
Jonathan O'Brien
33. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the assessment being carried out on the impact on tourism of the additional hotels being built in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48173/19]
Thu, 21 Nov 2019
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Departmental Reports
Jonathan O'Brien
38. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the PLUTO 2040, Planning Land Use and Transport - Outlook 2040 report has been delayed significantly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48175/19]
Thu, 21 Nov 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Jonathan O'Brien
45. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a sports capital programme grant will be provided each year to be paid in the same year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48174/19]
Thu, 21 Nov 2019
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Bus Éireann Services
Jonathan O'Brien
211. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost to Bus Éireann of restoring the Dublin to Derry bus service on the previous basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48291/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Alcohol Pricing
Jonathan O'Brien
355. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Health when he will introduce minimum unit pricing for alcohol sales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47255/19]
Thu, 14 Nov 2019
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Garda Operations
Jonathan O'Brien
90. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to establish a transport police unit or service within An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46971/19]
Thu, 14 Nov 2019
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Bus Éireann Fleet
Jonathan O'Brien
163. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost in each of the past five years for Bus Éireann to hire buses to operate its routes; the fees received by each of the private bus operators over this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46961/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Sports Capital Programme
Jonathan O'Brien
472. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason there is no application process for a 2019 sports capital programme underway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46191/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Tourism Promotion
Jonathan O'Brien
473. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of extending the Púca Halloween festival to each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46220/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Public Transport Expenditure
Jonathan O'Brien
476. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the budgeted spend in each of the next five years to make public transport wheelchair accessible including vehicles, stations and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46303/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Public Transport Provision
Jonathan O'Brien
477. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe in which he plans to make public transport wheelchair accessible including vehicles, stations and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46304/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Public Transport Provision
Jonathan O'Brien
478. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the incentives or grants in place to make taxis and hackneys wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46305/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Public Transport Provision
Jonathan O'Brien
479. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of additional routes planned to be tendered in the public transport network; the detail of the routes; the planned timetables for tendering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46311/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Public Transport Provision
Jonathan O'Brien
480. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the public transport routes tendered to non semi-State companies; the date on which the contracts end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46310/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Jonathan O'Brien
481. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the capital budget for transport projects for each of the next five years committed to; the projects funded within this budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46318/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Transport Policy
Jonathan O'Brien
485. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Planning Land Use and Transport - Outlook 2040; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46371/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Departmental Legal Cases Data
Jonathan O'Brien
73. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Taoiseach the number of financial settlements reached by his Department and statutory bodies within his remit nationally; and the number which included confidentiality clauses in each of the past five years by organisation. [44196/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Departmental Legal Cases Data
Jonathan O'Brien
51. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of financial settlements reached by his Department and statutory bodies within his remit nationally; the number which included confidentiality clauses in each of the past five years by organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44059/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Departmental Legal Cases Data
Jonathan O'Brien
52. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of financial settlements reached by his Department and statutory bodies within his remit nationally; and the number which included confidentiality clauses in each of the past five years by organisation. [44063/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Departmental Legal Cases Data
Jonathan O'Brien
71. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the number of financial settlements reached by his Department and statutory bodies within his remit nationally; and the number which included confidentiality clauses in each of the past five years by organisation. [44062/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Departmental Legal Cases Data
Jonathan O'Brien
89. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of financial settlements reached by his Department and statutory bodies within his remit nationally; and the number which included confidentiality clauses in each of the past five years by organisation. [44067/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Departmental Legal Cases Data
Jonathan O'Brien
113. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of financial settlements reached by his Department and statutory bodies within his remit nationally; the number which included confidentiality clauses in each of the past five years by organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44060/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Departmental Legal Cases Data
Jonathan O'Brien
118. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of financial settlements reached by his Department and statutory bodies within his remit nationally; and the number which included confidentiality clauses in each of the past five years by organisation. [44066/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Departmental Legal Cases Data
Jonathan O'Brien
155. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of financial settlements reached by her Department and statutory bodies within her remit nationally; and the number which included confidentiality clauses in each of the past five years by organisation. [44055/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Voluntary Sector Funding
Jonathan O'Brien
194. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the additional funding which will be given to a group (details supplied) in view of the growth in the number of clients served by the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44045/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Departmental Legal Cases Data
Jonathan O'Brien
198. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the number of financial settlements reached by his Department and statutory bodies within his remit nationally; and the number which included confidentiality clauses in each of the past five years by organisation [44064/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Departmental Legal Cases Data
Jonathan O'Brien
206. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of financial settlements reached by his Department and statutory bodies within his remit nationally; and the number which included confidentiality clauses in each of the past five years by organisation. [44054/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Departmental Legal Cases Data
Jonathan O'Brien
218. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of financial settlements reached by his Department and statutory bodies within his remit nationally; and the number which included confidentiality clauses in each of the past five years by organisation. [44057/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Departmental Legal Cases Data
Jonathan O'Brien
248. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of financial settlements reached by his Department and statutory bodies within his remit nationally; and the number which included confidentiality clauses in each of the past five years by organisation. [44069/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Departmental Legal Cases Data
Jonathan O'Brien
283. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of financial settlements reached by her Department and statutory bodies within her remit nationally; and the number which included confidentiality clauses in each of the past five years by organisation. [44056/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Departmental Legal Cases Data
Jonathan O'Brien
287. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of financial settlements reached by his Department and statutory bodies within his remit nationally; and the number which included confidentiality clauses in each of the past five years by organisation. [44068/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Departmental Legal Cases Data
Jonathan O'Brien
307. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of financial settlements reached by her Department and statutory bodies within her remit nationally; the number which included confidentiality clauses in each of the past five years by organisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44061/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Departmental Legal Cases Data
Jonathan O'Brien
357. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of financial settlements reached by his Department and statutory bodies within his remit nationally; and the number which included confidentiality clauses in each of the past five years by organisation. [44065/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Departmental Legal Cases Data
Jonathan O'Brien
364. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of financial settlements reached by her Department and statutory bodies within her remit nationally; and the number which included confidentiality clauses in each of the past five years by organisation. [44058/19]
Wed, 16 Oct 2019
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Tourism Promotion
Jonathan O'Brien
222. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding available for community and other groups marketing Ireland or holding events, festivals and so on internally and abroad as a destination based on the traditions of Halloween or Samhain; if there is national coordination of such a theme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42418/19]
Thu, 10 Oct 2019
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Hospital Consultant Recruitment
Jonathan O'Brien
10. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Health when a new endocrinologist for the paediatric diabetes service in Cork University Hospital will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40957/19]
Thu, 10 Oct 2019
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Airport Charges
Jonathan O'Brien
244. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Commission for Aviation Regulation will make a decision on the issue of passenger fees at Dublin Airport; his input into the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41503/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Semi-State Bodies Remuneration
Jonathan O'Brien
157. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the remuneration package for each chief executive officer of State or semi-State organisations under the aegis of his Department; the changes made to such remuneration in the past three years; the remuneration package for each acting CEO if such exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40912/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Public Transport
Jonathan O'Brien
396. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to recent social media videos (details supplied); if he has contacted Luas regarding the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40567/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Driver Licences
Jonathan O'Brien
397. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the procedure by which a holder of a British driver licence will be able to obtain an Irish licence if they seek to obtain one after 31 October 2019 in the context of a hard Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40568/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Public Transport
Jonathan O'Brien
44. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if free public transport will be provided for children up to 18 years of age as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39941/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Public Transport Initiatives
Jonathan O'Brien
50. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to implement the Cork metropolitan area transport strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39905/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Sports Funding
Jonathan O'Brien
52. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reopen with additional funding the large-scale sports infrastructure fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39906/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Brexit Issues
Jonathan O'Brien
68. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he is making to ensure that drivers in Northern Ireland will be permitted to drive legally here without additional paperwork or stickers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39904/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Tourism Industry
Jonathan O'Brien
69. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional resources which will be provided to Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland to support the tourism sector in the face of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39907/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Olympic Games Funding
Jonathan O'Brien
93. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional resources will be given to Olympic sports and athletes in advance of Tokyo 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39908/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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ERASMUS Programme
Jonathan O'Brien
246. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress made on the development of ERASMUS Gaeltachta under the Irish language learners scheme; the third-level institutions that will offer a semester in the Gaeltacht to their students; the number of student places per institution that will be available; the Gaeltacht areas in which they may attend courses; the dates on which these places will be available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40009/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Public Services Card
Jonathan O'Brien
74. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the consultancy fees paid to date by his Department for the promotion and roll-out of the public services card in the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39593/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Flood Relief Schemes Status
Jonathan O'Brien
100. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the lower Lee flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39594/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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School Transport Data
Jonathan O'Brien
200. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of school children that avail of school buses at both primary and secondary level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39411/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Hospital Consultant Recruitment
Jonathan O'Brien
356. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the start date for the new endocrinologist for the paediatric diabetes service in Cork University Hospital; the management plans in place to assist the almost 100 teenagers to transition into adult diabetes services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39461/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Transport Policy
Jonathan O'Brien
486. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of feasibility studies carried out on transport routes in each of the past five years and the cost of each study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39288/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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National Car Test Data
Jonathan O'Brien
490. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of tests carried out and the maximum number that could have been carried out had they been at full capacity during the past 12 months with regard to NCT centres (details supplied). [39308/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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VAT Rate Application
Jonathan O'Brien
71. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of reducing to 0% the VAT applied to sport and leisure activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39246/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Insurance Costs
Jonathan O'Brien
72. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the progress made and steps to be taken to reduce the cost of insurance for sports and leisure bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39247/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Administration
Jonathan O'Brien
168. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when allocations under the sports capital programme will be announced; and the dates they were announced in each of the past three years. [39120/19]
Wed, 25 Sep 2019
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VAT Rate Reductions
Jonathan O'Brien
53. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance if VAT can be reduced on bicycles to 13.5% or 9%; the estimated associated cost with such a change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38919/19]
Wed, 25 Sep 2019
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Cycling Facilities Funding
Jonathan O'Brien
144. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the percentage of the current and capital budget of his Department spent on cycling in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38914/19]
Wed, 25 Sep 2019
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National Transport Authority Remit
Jonathan O'Brien
145. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered extending the mandate of the NTA to include the provision of cycle routes and infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38915/19]
Wed, 25 Sep 2019
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Cycling Facilities Provision
Jonathan O'Brien
146. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of completing and upgrading the EuroVelo network in Ireland EV1 and EV2 and adding a new section from Rosslare to Larne; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38916/19]
Wed, 25 Sep 2019
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Cycle to Work Scheme
Jonathan O'Brien
147. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce invectives for the purchase of e-bikes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38917/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Electric Vehicles
Jonathan O'Brien
442. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to regulate the use of e-scooters including through taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter [38392/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Brexit Issues
Jonathan O'Brien
443. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made in discussions with the European Commission on agreeing under Article 8(2) of the motor insurance directive a mechanism to avoid the need for green cards for cross-Border drivers in view of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38393/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Brexit Issues
Jonathan O'Brien
444. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the audit carried out of the ferry and freight train capacity here in the context of Brexit and the possibility of tariffs applying on goods passing through Britain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38394/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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National Transport Authority Funding
Jonathan O'Brien
445. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be provided to the NTA for an oversight delivery office in Cork for the delivery of the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy 2040; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38403/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Public Transport
Jonathan O'Brien
446. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the commuter zone in Cork will be extended to include Mallow; if so, the estimated cost of such a measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38404/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Railway Stations
Jonathan O'Brien
447. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the development at Kilbarry train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38405/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Tourism Data
Jonathan O'Brien
451. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated yield of a bed night tax or levy of one euro per night in a hotel or bed and breakfast in a full year for each local authority, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38524/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Rural Transport Programme Funding
Jonathan O'Brien
483. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of increasing funding to Local Link by 10%, 20%, 33% and 50%, respectively in tabular form. [38858/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Public Service Obligation Data
Jonathan O'Brien
484. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of increasing the public transport PSO by 5%, 10%, 25% and 50%, respectively, in tabular form. [38859/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Public Transport Data
Jonathan O'Brien
485. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of reducing all public transport fares by 5%, 10%, 25%, 50% and 100%, respectively, in tabular form. [38860/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Public Transport Data
Jonathan O'Brien
486. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of reducing all Dublin Bus fares by 5%, 10%, 25%, 50% and 100%, respectively, in tabular form. [38861/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Public Transport Data
Jonathan O'Brien
487. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of reducing Iarnród Éireann fares by 5%, 10%, 25%, 50% and 100%, respectively, in tabular form. [38862/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Public Transport Data
Jonathan O'Brien
488. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of reducing Luas fares by 5%, 10%, 25%, 50% and 100%, respectively, in tabular form. [38863/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Public Transport Data
Jonathan O'Brien
489. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of reducing Bus Éireann fares by 5%, 10%, 25%, 50% and 100%, respectively, in tabular form. [38864/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Departmental Websites
Jonathan O'Brien
72. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Taoiseach the reason links from search engines or other sources to documents found on the website of his Department now link to a Department home page rather than the document itself; his plans to rectify the situation; and the advice taken before the change was implemented. [36418/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Tax Code
Jonathan O'Brien
86. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of lowering the €250 eligibility threshold for capital reliefs on individual donations to sports capital projects to €200; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35188/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Departmental Websites
Jonathan O'Brien
96. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the reason links from search engines or other sources to documents found on the website of his Department now link to a Department home page rather than the document itself; his plans to rectify the situation; the advice taken before the change was implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35325/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Departmental Websites
Jonathan O'Brien
187. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason links from search engines or other sources to documents found on the website of his Department now link to a Department home page rather than the document itself; his plans to rectify the situation; the advice taken before the change was implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35330/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Broadcasting Legislation
Jonathan O'Brien
1498. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will consider adding the FAI cup final to the list of events that must be shown on free-to-air television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35362/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Sports Funding
Jonathan O'Brien
1575. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the budget available for the large-scale sport infrastructure fund; when the funding will be awarded; the number of applicants by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35273/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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National Sports Policy Framework
Jonathan O'Brien
1577. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress in each of the key performance indicators in the national sports policy to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35305/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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National Sports Policy Framework
Jonathan O'Brien
1578. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a nationwide audit of sport facilities will take place as per the national sports policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35306/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Swimming Pool Programme Data
Jonathan O'Brien
1579. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made on reviewing swimming pool provision; if the findings of such a review will be provided; and when the review will be concluded. [35307/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Departmental Websites
Jonathan O'Brien
1580. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason links from search engines or other sources to documents found on the website of his Department now link to a Departmental home page rather than the document itself; his plans to rectify the situation; the advice taken before the change was implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35332/19]