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Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Water Services
Richard Bruton
394. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline the approach which is being taken in aligning the operational approaches of those working in local authorities that have great expertise in managing water infrastructure, as Uisce Éireann takes over more direct responsibility for these operations and the workforce involved; and whether the Workplace Relations Commission or other such bodies have been engaged to evaluate issues which may cause challenges. [33865/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
Richard Bruton
453. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Social Protection whether it is possible to claim retrospection on the fuel allowance where it can be established that an applicant met the means guidelines but had not applied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33983/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Departmental Policies
Richard Bruton
495. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Justice whether she has considered extending greater residency rights to the spouse of an Irish citizen where the family has been living abroad, so that it would be easier for them to come and go with their children and spouse who are all Irish citizens; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33868/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Richard Bruton
505. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Justice if she has received a report from the Garda Commissioner on the new initiatives that have been put in place to make Dublin city centre safer; if it shows the impact on criminal or anti-social behaviour on arrests, on detection rates, and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33982/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Legislative Measures
Richard Bruton
646. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is considering legislation to restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements in the case of sexual harassment and discrimination, along the lines considered in Seanad Éireann. [34298/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Third Level Admissions
Richard Bruton
873. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he can make provision for school leavers with a stamp 4 Visa to get access to third-level education at an affordable price, in order that they will not be treated in the same way as students travelling from outside the EU to study in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33826/23]
Thu, 6 Jul 2023
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Housing Provision
Richard Bruton
44. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of estates which are overdue for taking-in-charge; and if he plans any initiatives to address this problem. [33127/23]
Thu, 6 Jul 2023
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Housing Policy
Richard Bruton
59. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will update the Dáil Éireann on the level of home purchases by first-time-buyers; and the progress of Government initiatives to support this. [33128/23]
Thu, 6 Jul 2023
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Social Welfare Payments
Richard Bruton
133. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has undertaken an assessment of the take-up of the working family dividend, and consulted with the Revenue Commissioners who collect income data to ensure that this support is fully taken up. [33146/23]
Thu, 6 Jul 2023
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Social Welfare Code
Richard Bruton
157. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has undertaken a review of means test in the social welfare code; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33145/23]
Thu, 6 Jul 2023
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Public Sector Pensions
Richard Bruton
170. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is in a position to sanction an increase in An Post pensions which have been signed off by the Trustees. [33421/23]
Thu, 6 Jul 2023
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Tax Data
Richard Bruton
191. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the number of earners that pay income tax at the top 40% rate, before tax credits are taken into account. [33342/23]
Thu, 6 Jul 2023
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Tax Data
Richard Bruton
192. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of full-time workers that pay income tax at the top 40% rate, before tax credits are taken into account. [33343/23]
Thu, 6 Jul 2023
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Tax Credits
Richard Bruton
193. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the number of people who have benefitted from the increase in the home carers tax credit in Budget 2023. [33344/23]
Thu, 6 Jul 2023
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Tax Credits
Richard Bruton
194. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the number of people who have benefitted from the earned income tax credit since its introduction, in tabular form. [33345/23]
Thu, 6 Jul 2023
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Tax Credits
Richard Bruton
195. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance when the age tax credit of €245 was last increased; the percentage increase in average earnings since that last increase; and if he will list the age credit as an element of the tax code which should be reviewed as preparation for the Budget 2024 commencement. [33425/23]
Thu, 6 Jul 2023
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Health Service Executive
Richard Bruton
361. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Health if he has received a report from the HSE about waiting lists in Dublin for physiotherapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33422/23]
Wed, 5 Jul 2023
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Visa Applications
Richard Bruton
148. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Justice if she would consider allowing non-EU citizens working in Ireland long-term to have a longer lasting residency visa issued to them; if she would facilitate easier access to visitor visas for members of such families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33070/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Childcare Services
Richard Bruton
76. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he monitors the extent to which local authorities are applying the criteria of need for childcare places in the issuing of conditions surrounding new developments. [32475/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Richard Bruton
102. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has identified the need for new supply in early childhood education and childcare; and if he has developed any proposals for capital support in areas of shortage. [32474/23]