Parliamentary questions

Departmental Consultations

Carol Nolan

402. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of external consultant's reports commissioned by his Department in each of the years 2019 to 2021 and to date in 2022; the cost of same; the company involved; the title and publication date of the report in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13555/22]

Agriculture Schemes

Seán Canney

403. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will include the equine sector in future TAMS on farm investment schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13651/22]

Forestry Sector

Brendan Griffin

404. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if forestry approval was granted for lands planted at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13654/22]

Greyhound Industry

John McGuinness

405. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current status of the grant already sanctioned to refurbish the Kilkenny dog track arising from the sale of Harold's Cross stadium and the timeline for the payment of the grant. [13673/22]

Forestry Sector

Brendan Griffin

406. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a decision has been made on an application for a forestry licence by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13698/22]

Food Industry

Carol Nolan

407. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to maintain and develop food security in Ireland given the impact of the Ukrainian crisis on European food supplies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13713/22]

Food Industry

Carol Nolan

408. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the response of his Department to the Ukrainian war crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13717/22]

Agriculture Schemes

Michael Fitzmaurice

409. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment for participation in the REAP scheme will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13749/22]

Agriculture Industry

Bernard Durkan

410. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the agricultural research station at Backweston, Leixlip, County Kildare can be an influential part in the proposal to extend acreage of grain growing in Ireland in the course of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13801/22]

Departmental Consultations

Carol Nolan

411. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of external consultant's reports commissioned by her Department in each of the years 2019 to 2021 and to date in 2022; the cost of same; the company involved; the title and publication date of the report in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13568/22]

Community Development Projects

Carol Nolan

412. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the reason that an application for CLÁR funding was denied to a board (details supplied); the conditions the board will have to comply with to enable it to receive CLÁR funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13574/22]

Social Enterprise Sector

Emer Higgins

413. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when a company (details supplied) that is in receipt of funding under the social enterprise small capital grants scheme 2021 will receive its designated funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13636/22]

Digital Hubs

Niall Collins

414. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans for an e-hub in Athea, County Limerick; the way that the community could arrange for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13663/22]

Scoileanna Oileáin

Éamon Ó Cuív

415. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív den Aire Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail an mbeadh sí sásta i bprionsabal deontas a chur ar fáil ó chistí oileánda na Roinne le haghaidh halla scoile ar oileán amach ón gcósta ó tharla go bhfuil ráite ag an Aire Oideachais nach bhfuil aon mhaoiniú ag a Roinn do thionscadail dá leithéid faoi láthair; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [13685/22]

Ukrainian War

Carol Nolan

416. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the response of her Department to the Ukrainian war crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13729/22]

Brexit Issues

Neale Richmond

1. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Brexit and Northern Ireland will next meet. [11439/22]

Brexit Issues

Seán Haughey

2. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Brexit and Northern Ireland will next meet. [12788/22]

Brexit Issues

Brendan Smith

3. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Brexit and Northern Ireland will next meet. [12804/22]

Departmental Policies

Mary Lou McDonald

4. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the well-being framework for Ireland overseen by his Department. [11088/22]

Departmental Policies

Richard Boyd Barrett

5. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the well-being framework for Ireland overseen by his Department. [12792/22]

Departmental Policies

Paul Murphy

6. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the well-being framework for Ireland overseen by his Department. [12795/22]

Departmental Policies

Ruairí Ó Murchú

7. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the well-being framework for Ireland overseen by his Department. [12799/22]

Departmental Policies

Aindrias Moynihan

8. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the well-being framework for Ireland overseen by his Department. [12805/22]

Departmental Policies

Niamh Smyth

9. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the well-being framework for Ireland overseen by his Department. [12806/22]

Departmental Policies

Cian O'Callaghan

10. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the well-being framework for Ireland overseen by his Department. [12959/22]

Departmental Policies

Mick Barry

11. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the well-being framework for Ireland overseen by his Department. [12963/22]

Economic Policy

Richard Boyd Barrett

12. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he is planning to update the national reform programme for 2022. [11771/22]

Economic Policy

Paul Murphy

13. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he is planning to update the national reform programme for 2022. [11774/22]

Economic Policy

Mary Lou McDonald

14. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach his plans to update the national reform programme. [12410/22]

Economic Policy

Cian O'Callaghan

15. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach if he is planning to update the national reform programme for 2022. [12960/22]

Departmental Funding

Carol Nolan

26. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Taoiseach the details of the independent non-governmental organisations, including organisations with charitable status, non-profit organisations, religious bodies including churches, social enterprises, clubs, societies that his Department has supported with financial assistance from 1 January 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13248/22]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Paul Kehoe

27. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is considering additional supports for businesses in sectors that are struggling to recover in line with the economy following the impact of Covid-19 such as an industry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13152/22]

Departmental Funding

Carol Nolan

28. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the details of the independent non-governmental organisations, including organisations with charitable status, non-profit organisations, religious bodies including churches, social enterprises, clubs, societies that his Department has supported with financial assistance from 1 January 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13237/22]

Legislative Measures

Peter Burke

29. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the new law to give workers the right to paid sick leave will be introduced. [13524/22]

Departmental Funding

Carol Nolan

30. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the details of the independent non-governmental organisations, including organisations with charitable status, non-profit organisations, religious bodies including churches, social enterprises, clubs, societies that his Department has supported with financial assistance from 1 January 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13238/22]

Fuel Prices

Brendan Griffin

31. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to address the large increase in fuel costs (details supplied); if assistance will be provided in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13259/22]

National Broadband Plan

Niamh Smyth

32. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will review correspondence (details supplied) from Monaghan County Council regarding the roll out of the National Broadband Plan; if he will address the concerns outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13291/22]

National Oil Reserves Agency

Cian O'Callaghan

33. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if plans are in place to use the National Oil Reserve Agency reserve if prices continue to increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13301/22]

Renewable Energy Generation

Darren O'Rourke

34. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the establishment of a cross-Government taskforce on offshore wind and hydrogen; the persons or bodies that will be included on this taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13395/22]

Renewable Energy Generation

Darren O'Rourke

35. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the establishment of a cross-Government taskforce on offshore wind and hydrogen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13396/22]

National Broadband Plan

Ruairí Ó Murchú

36. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the details of component shortages that may impact the delivery of the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13428/22]

Road Network

Ruairí Ó Murchú

37. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Guidelines for Managing Openings in Public Roads, that is, the purple book; his plans to revise the guidelines in respect of the roll-out of broadband networks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13429/22]

Heritage Sites

Michael McNamara

38. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport if he has received a funding proposal from Clare County Council and or a company (details supplied) in relation to the potential transfer of Shannon Heritage sites in County Clare to the local authority; the details of all engagement between his Department and Clare County Council and the company on the proposal to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13141/22]

Transport Policy

Ruairí Ó Murchú

39. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the expected timeframe for the establishment of an office of low emission vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13204/22]

Transport Policy

Ruairí Ó Murchú

40. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the timeframe for the review of the public charge point scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13205/22]

Transport Policy

Ruairí Ó Murchú

41. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the status of the development of a new scheme by his Department which will support the installation of destination charge points in locations such as hotels, visitor centres and parks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13206/22]

Air Accident Investigations

Bríd Smith

42. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if all the recommendations addressed to him in the Air Accident Investigation Unit Accident Report EI-ICR S-92A, 14 March 2017 published in November 2021 have been fully completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13213/22]

Air Accident Investigations

Bríd Smith

43. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if a recommendation (details supplied) has been implemented in full; the person or body that is providing the technical expertise to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13214/22]

Air Accident Investigations

Bríd Smith

44. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if a recommendation (details supplied) has been completed in full; and if so, when the detailed review will be published. [13215/22]

Departmental Funding

Carol Nolan

45. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport the details of the independent non-governmental organisations, including organisations with charitable status, non-profit organisations, religious bodies including churches, social enterprises, clubs, societies that his Department has supported with financial assistance from 1 January 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13250/22]

Road Projects

Thomas Gould

46. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the northern distributor road in Cork city. [13268/22]

Road Network

Darren O'Rourke

47. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a list of local authorities that have carried out an assessment to see the locations that road space can be reallocated for pedestrians and cyclists as per the Programme for Government commitment; the local authorities that have not done this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13382/22]

Public Sector Staff

Darren O'Rourke

48. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of the 250 staff for local authorities and national roads offices cited for recruitment in the National Development Plan to assist with the delivery of active travel infrastructure that have been hired to date; the breakdown of which local authorities or agencies they are based in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13383/22]

Public Sector Staff

Darren O'Rourke

49. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the status of the establishment of regional cycle design offices; the number that have been established; the number of staff that are working in each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13384/22]

Road Network

Darren O'Rourke

50. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the breakdown of the capital spend in subhead C3 road improvement and maintenance for 2022 including the amount allocated for new roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13387/22]

Departmental Expenditure

Darren O'Rourke

51. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the breakdown of the capital spend in subhead B4 public service provision payments for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13388/22]

Departmental Expenditure

Darren O'Rourke

52. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the breakdown of the capital spend in subhead B5 public transport investment for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13389/22]

Departmental Expenditure

Darren O'Rourke

53. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the breakdown of the current spend in subhead B4 public service provision payments for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13390/22]

Road Network

Darren O'Rourke

54. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the breakdown of the current spend in subhead C3 road improvement and maintenance for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13391/22]

Departmental Expenditure

Darren O'Rourke

55. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the breakdown of the current spend in subhead E3 maritime administration and IRCG for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13392/22]

Rail Network

Darren O'Rourke

56. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the way he is prioritising plans for the DART Interconnector as per the Programme for Government commitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13393/22]

Departmental Expenditure

Darren O'Rourke

57. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the budget for the helicopter search and rescue in 2022; the subhead it falls under; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13394/22]

Rail Network

Darren O'Rourke

58. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of new trains and carriages to be delivered each year from 2022 to 2030; the total cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13397/22]

Bus Services

Darren O'Rourke

59. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of hybrid, electric and hydrogen buses to be delivered in each of the years 2022 to 2030; the total cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13398/22]

Bus Services

Darren O'Rourke

60. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the procurement process for purchasing hybrid, electric and hydrogen buses; if he has examined introducing a procurement framework similar to the one Iarnród Éireann are using for the purchase of carriages over the next decade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13399/22]

Departmental Expenditure

Darren O'Rourke

61. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the breakdown of the current and capital spend in subhead D3 regional airports for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13400/22]

Road Network

Éamon Ó Cuív

62. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport the allocation from his Department to Transport Infrastructure Ireland for 2022 for new road development on national roads in 2022; the increase or decrease in this spend on the allocation for 2021; the reason for the change in spend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13451/22]

Tax Reliefs

Matt Carthy

63. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners’ relief for increase in carbon tax on farm diesel part 23-01-36 reflects the increase to the carbon tax applied to the mineral oil tax carbon component from 1 May 2021 onwards; if more up to-date guidance is available; the best source of such information for farmers seeking to calculate the available rebate in the period following the increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13175/22]

Fuel Prices

Charles Flanagan

64. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to increase the amount of 7.5 cent per litre allowed under the diesel rebate scheme for operators holding a valid haulage licence having regard to the serious challenges facing the transportation sector arising from increased fuel costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13209/22]

Departmental Funding

Carol Nolan

65. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the details of the independent non-governmental organisations, including organisations with charitable status, non-profit organisations, religious bodies including churches, social enterprises, clubs, societies that his Department has supported with financial assistance from 1 January 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13239/22]

Cycling Policy

Darren O'Rourke

66. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance the way that the eligibility for the bike to work scheme is to be widened in line with the Programme for Government commitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13385/22]

Cycling Policy

Darren O'Rourke

67. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance if an increased proportionate allowance for e-bikes and cargo bikes for the bike to work scheme is to be introduced in line with the Programme for Government commitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13386/22]

Ukraine War

Mairéad Farrell

68. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Finance the measures that he will be taking to ensure that banks (details supplied) don’t raise funds again whilst they are under sanction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13522/22]

Ukraine War

Mairéad Farrell

69. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Finance his views on the fact that Ireland’s Register of Beneficial Ownership permits the use of legal trustees and nominee shareholders which adds a layer of opacity and disguises the ultimate beneficial owner in view of the risk of possible attempts to circumvent financial sanctions; if he will be taking steps to ensure that the register records the ultimate beneficial owner of companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13523/22]

Departmental Reports

Mairéad Farrell

70. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a list of external reports commissioned in 2021; the cost of each; the external reports that were received by his Department in 2021; when such reports were or are expected to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13166/22]

Departmental Reviews

Mairéad Farrell

71. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a list of all Departmental reviews, reports and studies that that were published in 2021; if he will provide a list of those that are currently ongoing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13167/22]

Public Sector Pay

Matt Carthy

72. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 93 of 1 March 2022, if the review that resulted in new guidelines regarding the salary of the CEO of Horse Racing Ireland in 2011 was part of a broader review or related solely to that role; the number of instances since February 2020 in which such guidelines have been set aside in the case of the former; the roles involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13176/22]

Departmental Funding

Carol Nolan

73. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of the independent non-governmental organisations, including organisations with charitable status, non-profit organisations, religious bodies including churches, social enterprises, clubs, societies that his Department has supported with financial assistance from 1 January 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13245/22]

Departmental Funding

Carol Nolan

74. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the details of the independent non-governmental organisations, including organisations with charitable status, non-profit organisations, religious bodies including churches, social enterprises, clubs, societies that her Department has supported with financial assistance from 1 January 2020 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13249/22]

Artists' Remuneration

Brendan Smith

75. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the position regarding the introduction of the artist basic income guarantee pilot scheme project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13424/22]

Septic Tanks

Noel Grealish

76. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a grant is available for a private individual to update their septic tank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13151/22]

Presidential Elections

Ruairí Ó Murchú

77. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to hold a referendum on extending the franchise in Presidential elections to Irish citizens living outside the State as outlined in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13202/22]

Departmental Funding

Carol Nolan

78. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of the independent non-governmental organisations, including organisations with charitable status, non-profit organisations, religious bodies including churches, social enterprises, clubs, societies that his Department has supported with financial assistance from 1 January 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13243/22]

Housing Policy

Thomas Gould

79. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the regulations on affordable housing; and the reason for the delay in relation to same [13254/22]

Housing Provision

Thomas Gould

80. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated timeline for the delivery of houses in Boherboy Road, County Cork [13255/22]

Water Services

Chris Andrews

81. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the person or body that is ultimately responsible for the operational performance of Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13281/22]

Housing Provision

Martin Browne

82. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the reluctance of some local authorities to take charge of housing estates containing developer provided water infrastructure based on the distance from the DPI infrastructure to the local public connection; his views on whether additional funding should be made available for such instances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13288/22]

Local Authorities

Martin Browne

83. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 352 of 1 March 2022, if a local authority can refuse to take over responsibility for the roads and footpaths, public lighting and open spaces following a request to do so by the majority of dwellings owners at least four years since the expiry of planning permission; if so, the situations in which such a refusal can be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13289/22]

Housing Policy

Martin Browne

84. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason that his Department does not hold data on a year-to-year basis regarding developments that have been taken in charge; his views on whether it would be appropriate to reconsider this stance given the number of estates nationally that are not receiving any assistance for their needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13290/22]

Housing Schemes

Michael Lowry

85. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the website on incremental tenant purchase scheme will be updated with the new terms and conditions (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the website has not been updated since 13 October 2021 despite the terms and condition of the scheme changing in February 2022; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that the website still contains information concerning the old minimum gross annual income of €15,000 and that the information booklet for this scheme has not been updated since February 2016; when local authorities will receive updated application forms as many are still working off the 2016 terms and conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13345/22]

Solar Energy Guidelines

Éamon Ó Cuív

86. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when new planning regulations for the installation of solar panels on schools and community buildings will be published; the reason for the delay in doing so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13447/22]

Local Authorities

Éamon Ó Cuív

87. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when a permanent CEO will be appointed to Galway County Council; the steps taken to action this matter to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13520/22]

Passport Services

James Lawless

88. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be examined and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13145/22]

Passport Services

Niamh Smyth

89. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of applications by persons (details supplied); if they will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13155/22]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

90. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo given that this application was received in the passport office on 16 November 2021. [13200/22]

Departmental Funding

Carol Nolan

91. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the details of the independent non-governmental organisations, including organisations with charitable status, non-profit organisations, religious bodies including churches, social enterprises, clubs, societies that his Department has supported with financial assistance from 1 January 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13240/22]

Diplomatic Representation

Peadar Tóibín

92. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of diplomatic personnel and military attachés present in Ireland broken down by the country they represent in each of the years from 2017 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [13260/22]

Human Rights

Peadar Tóibín

93. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he plans to follow the example of governments (details supplied) and recognise the genocide of Uyghur Muslims by the Chinese government [13261/22]

Human Rights

Peadar Tóibín

94. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the findings of the Independent Uyghur Tribunal published in its final judgement in December 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13262/22]

Foreign Policy

Peadar Tóibín

95. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of officials, companies and persons currently sanctioned by the Irish Government broken down by country and the reason for sanctioning in tabular form. [13264/22]