Parliamentary questions

Farm Data

Michael Moynihan

723. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of dairy farmers in County Limerick in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30472/18]

Farm Data

Michael Moynihan

724. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of dairy farmers in County Limerick in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30473/18]

GLAS Data

Michael Moynihan

725. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers participating in the GLAS scheme in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30474/18]

Animal Welfare

Michael Moynihan

726. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who have applied for help with animal welfare to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30475/18]

Agriculture Scheme Appeals

Michael Moynihan

727. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of penalties that have been overturned or reduced on appeal in each of the years 2015 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30476/18]

GLAS Data

Michael Moynihan

728. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the area of land in hectares designated as traditional hay meadow under the GLAS scheme in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30477/18]

GLAS Data

Michael Moynihan

729. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the area of land in hectares designated as low impact pasture under the GLAS scheme in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30478/18]

Road Projects Status

Michael Moynihan

802. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of plans to address a dangerous junction (details supplied) at Ballymaquirk, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30449/18]

Roads Maintenance Funding

Michael Moynihan

803. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding allocation for the maintenance of national routes in County Cork in each of the years 2014 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30450/18]

Driver Test Waiting Lists

Michael Moynihan

804. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the waiting times for driver tests in each of the testing centres in County Cork; the steps he is taking to reduce the waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30451/18]

Company Closures

Michael Moynihan

883. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the actions she is taking in view of the announcement by a company (details supplied) to close its assembly facility in Kanturk, County Cork, in September 2018; if she will request the IDA to prioritise this area for investment and job creation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30784/18]

Departmental Legal Costs

Michael Moynihan

200. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if all monetary compensation as a result of High Court orders against his Department have been paid to the persons involved; if not, when the payments will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29465/18]

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland

Michael Moynihan

261. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that all fitness-to-practise inquiries by An Bord Altranais were carried out in full accordance with the rules and procedures as set out in the various Acts governing the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29466/18]

HSE Properties

Michael Moynihan

323. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of a vacant building (details supplied) in County Cork; if the use of the building has been refused by the other relevant State bodies and is now available to be offered to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28996/18]

Telephone Support Allowance

Michael Moynihan

526. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person in receipt of a widow's non-contributory pension is not eligible to apply for the telephone support allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29183/18]

Disabilities Assessments

Michael Moynihan

14. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason almost half the number of applications for assessment of need under the Disability Act 2005 that were overdue for completion at end of March 2018 were in counties Cork and Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28202/18]

State Pensions Payments

Michael Moynihan

280. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her Department will issue updated tax credit certificates to the Revenue Commissioners in respect of social welfare recipients when rates of payments change during a calendar year; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this is causing underpayments of income tax due to inaccurate information being provided to the Revenue Commissioners; the steps being taken to rectify the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28583/18]

Brexit Issues

Michael Moynihan

72. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has concerns regarding the discussions on the slow progress in the British Houses of Parliament on the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill 2017-19. [27697/18]

Northern Ireland

Michael Moynihan

75. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of discussions he has had with the British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland regarding the way in which legacy issues in Northern Ireland are to be dealt with. [27698/18]

State Visits

Michael Moynihan

88. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans for the visit of Prince Harry to Dublin in July 2018. [27696/18]

CLÁR Programme

Michael Moynihan

244. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when a decision will issue on applications for CLÁR funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28337/18]

Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Michael Moynihan

11. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach if he has met Presbyterian Church leaders recently. [26559/18]

Home Loan Scheme

Michael Moynihan

596. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the criteria for a person to be reclassified as a first-time buyer for the purpose of applying for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme; the way in which this applies if the person previously purchased a house with another person and no longer retains an interest in the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27765/18]

Home Loan Scheme

Michael Moynihan

597. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a person that previously owned a property and was not married can be reclassified as a first-time buyer under the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme; if the same rules that apply to persons that were married and are now separated also apply to couples that were not married; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27766/18]

National Economic and Social Council

Michael Moynihan

89. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his views on the most recent National Economic and Social Council, NESC, report, particularly its comments on State owned lands being available for housing. [22610/18]

Hospital Staff Recruitment

Michael Moynihan

167. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be made to fill the vacant position in the pain management unit in the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this position has been vacant for over three years since the previous person retired and the effect this vacancy is having on public waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26996/18]

Global Footprint Initiative

Michael Moynihan

14. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach if there is an implementation plan or costing attached to the plan he launched on 11 June 2018 to double Ireland's global footprint. [26558/18]

Brexit Negotiations

Michael Moynihan

131. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on east-west relations due to Brexit and the agreement on the backstop. [26561/18]

Community Services Programme Funding

Michael Moynihan

190. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will meet with a delegation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25874/18]

Court Accommodation Provision

Michael Moynihan

521. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he will take to preserve the courthouse building in Kanturk, County Cork: if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the building has been damaged by vandals in recent weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25127/18]

Fire Stations Provision

Michael Moynihan

1318. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the construction of the new fire station in Kanturk, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25124/18]

Motor Tax

Michael Moynihan

198. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reform the motor tax system to link the rate of motor tax payable to the value of the vehicle in view of the much higher rates liable on vehicles registered prior to 2008 in comparison with newer cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24065/18]

Programme for Government Implementation

Michael Moynihan

4. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the commitment in A Programme for a Partnership Government regarding increasing the role of Ministers of State; and the progress on same. [23436/18]

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Provision

Michael Moynihan

51. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for bringing child and adolescent mental health services in CHO 4 to the level envisaged in A Vision for Change. [23522/18]

Services for People with Disabilities

Michael Moynihan

63. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the supports provided by the HSE to persons affected by diseases such as polio. [23521/18]

Foreign Direct Investment

Michael Moynihan

8. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the steps she is taking to bring foreign direct investment to vacant IDA Ireland properties (details supplied) in County Cork; and the number of site visits to these properties by prospective clients in 2017 and 2018. [22620/18]

Disabilities Assessments

Michael Moynihan

123. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the new standard operating procedure in the assessment of need process used by the HSE; if he was consulted regarding these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22908/18]

Disabilities Assessments

Michael Moynihan

124. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by organisations (details supplied) regarding the new standard operating procedure in the assessment of need process; if he will request the HSE to review this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22909/18]

School Accommodation

Michael Moynihan

92. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied) for an additional classroom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22729/18]

Home Care Packages

Michael Moynihan

138. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the removal of the in loco parentis clause in HSE home care nursing packages in view of the motion which was passed in Dáil Éireann on 27 March 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22747/18]

Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Michael Moynihan

1. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken with or met a person (details supplied). [19994/18]

Pension Provisions

Michael Moynihan

174. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when a decision will be made regarding a Civil Service pension for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22326/18]

Local Enterprise Offices Data

Michael Moynihan

299. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount of funding provided to local enterprise offices in County Cork to date in 2018; and the direct supports in place for small businesses via these offices. [22590/18]

Vaccination Programme

Michael Moynihan

395. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if officials of his Department have met officials of the State Claims Agency to discuss and request the possibility of a non-adversarial approach to dealing with the 65 pending civil actions in the courts from persons who received the Pandemrix swine influenza vaccine in 2010 and since that have been suffering from narcolepsy and other side effects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22368/18]

Vaccination Programme

Michael Moynihan

396. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if those suffering from side effects, particularly those with narcolepsy, following receipt of the Pandemrix influenza vaccine some years ago are receiving all the medical supports they need; if they have been granted full medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22369/18]

Beef Data and Genomics Programme

Michael Moynihan

462. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the position of an organisation (details supplied) regarding funding to the beef data and genomics programme over a suckler premium. [22589/18]

Ministerial Functions

Michael Moynihan

38. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the statutory duties of the Minister of State with responsibility for flood relief. [17970/18]

EU Funding

Michael Moynihan

39. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the role his departmental officials have in respect of utilising the European Structural and Investment Funds to meet Europe 2020 objectives under social inclusion. [17676/18]

School Accommodation Provision

Michael Moynihan

104. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied) for the replacement of a portakabin; if the application will be expedited in view of the need for extra accommodation at the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21860/18]

Migration Data

Michael Moynihan

2. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach the current rates of immigration. [21098/18]