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Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
366. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if tenders have been invited for the completion of the Maynooth Education Campus, Maynooth, County Kildare; the number of contractors from which tenders have been sought; the closing date for receipt of tenders for the project; when it is envisaged the successful contractor will be on site; if the completion date remains as June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1340/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Brendan Ryan
367. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 137 of 21 November 2018, if agreement has been reached on a new site for the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1341/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
368. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 115 of 9 October 2018, if tenders have been sought for the appointment of a design team for a school (details supplied); if so, the closing date for receipt of tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1343/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Gaelcholáistí Issues
Brendan Ryan
369. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if it is still his plan that the north County Kildare Gaelcholáiste will open in September 2019 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1344/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Social Insurance
Brendan Ryan
1071. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the legal basis by which different groups that are listed within the various subsections of Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 (as amended) can result in groups having differing statutory PRSI classification outcomes; the persons to which the same legislative provisions apply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54522/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Urban Regeneration and Development Fund
Brendan Ryan
662. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the funding allocated to Kildare County Council under the urban regeneration and development fund for the Celbridge southern relief road and second Liffey crossing in 2019; the items the funding will cover in terms of route selection or other reports required to progress the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53018/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory
Brendan Ryan
88. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if tenders have been reinvited from the short-list of building contractors for a laboratory (details supplied) in County Kildare; if so, the closing date for receipt of tenders; when construction will commence and cease on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52377/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Office of Public Works Projects
Brendan Ryan
89. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 148 of 18 September 2018, if the engineering consultants have been appointed; when planning permission will be sought for a centre (details supplied); when tenders will be sought for construction; when construction will commence; the estimated construction time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52378/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Flood Risk Assessments
Brendan Ryan
90. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 9 October 2018, if consultants have been hired to complete the reassessment of the local hydrology of the area in question and the operation of the local drainage network; the expected date for completion of the studies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52381/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Schools Building Projects
Brendan Ryan
103. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 241 of 18 September 2018, if the accommodation needs of a school (details supplied) have been agreed; when a design team will be appointed for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52369/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
104. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received the pre-qualification report on the building of a school (details supplied); if the report has been received; if it has been approved; and when tenders will be invited for the project from the short-list of contractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52370/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
105. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the pre-qualification process for a school (details supplied) has been concluded; if so, if tenders have been invited for the project from the short-list of contractors; if so, the closing date for receipt of tenders; when construction will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52371/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
106. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the pre-qualification report for a college (details supplied) has been received; if the report has been approved; if tenders have been invited from the short-list of contractors; if so, the closing date for receipt of tenders for the project; when construction will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52372/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Brendan Ryan
107. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the required clarifications have been received from the vendor of the site for schools (details supplied) in County Kildare; if satisfactory, if a design team will be appointed for both projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52373/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
108. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 358 of 6 November 2018, if a school (details supplied) in County Kildare has been included in the projects to be progressed under the ADAPT 2019-2021 programme; if so, when an external project manager will be appointed to progress the school project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52374/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
109. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the pre-qualification report for a school (details supplied) County Kildare has been received; if so, if it has been approved; when tenders will be invited for the project from the short-list of contractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52375/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Schools Designation
Brendan Ryan
110. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a decision has been made on the application by a school (details supplied) in County Kildare to become co-educational; if not, the issues delaying the sanctioning of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52376/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
111. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if tenders have been invited for the completion of a campus (details supplied) in County Kildare; the number of contractors from which tenders have been sought; the closing date for receipt of tenders for the project; when it is envisaged the successful contractor will be on site; if the completion date remains June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52379/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Brendan Ryan
112. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 137 of 21 November 2018, if agreement has been reached on a new site for the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52380/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
113. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 115 of 9 October 2018, if tenders have been sought for the appointment of a design team for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the closing date for receipt of tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52382/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
114. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in north County Kildare will open in September 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52383/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Garda Recruitment
Brendan Ryan
143. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when there will be further graduations of probationer Gardaí from Templemore in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52384/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Social and Affordable Housing Provision
Brendan Ryan
259. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if consideration is being given to making low-cost sites available to persons in a position to afford to build their own homes in view of the ongoing housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52305/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Tax Code
Brendan Ryan
140. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Finance the rationale behind taxing a scheme (details supplied); if an analysis has been undertaken of the ultimate cost if members leave the scheme due to the taxation measures planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51757/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Travel Documents
Brendan Ryan
265. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 294 of 27 November 2018, if temporary travel documentation will be granted to allow the person travel to Brussels to claim the person's passport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50954/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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Pension Provisions
Brendan Ryan
169. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will re-examine the tax calculation for a person (details supplied) and have it re-assessed in view of the fact that their spouse receives a pension separately and not as a qualified adult with reference to supporting documentation; if this will be amended as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49250/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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School Accommodation
Brendan Ryan
268. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 241 of 18 September 2018, if the accommodation needs of a school (details supplied) have been agreed; when a design team will be appointed for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49330/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
269. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has received the pre-qualification report in relation to the building of a new school (details supplied); if his Department has received the report; if it has been approved; when tenders will be invited for the project from the shortlist of contractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49331/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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School Accommodation Provision
Brendan Ryan
270. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the pre-qualification process for a school (details supplied) has been concluded; if so, if tenders have now been invited for the project from the shortlist of contractors; if so, the closing date for receipt of tenders; when construction will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49332/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
271. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the pre-qualification report for a school (details supplied) has been received; if the report has been approved; if tenders have been invited from the shortlist of contractors; if so, the closing date for receipt of tenders for the project; when construction will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49333/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Brendan Ryan
272. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the required clarifications have been received from the vendor of the site for a school (details supplied); if satisfactory, if a design team will be appointed for both projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49334/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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Residency Permits
Brendan Ryan
294. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a Garda National Immigration Bureau, GNIB, renewal will be processed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48933/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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Hospital Overcrowding
Brendan Ryan
435. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health the actions that have been taken to relieve overcrowding pressure at Naas General Hospital over the coming months under the winter plan, with particular reference to reducing the number of persons on trolleys in the accident and emergency department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49335/18]
Thu, 22 Nov 2018
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Sports Facilities Provision
Brendan Ryan
203. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the development of a national training base for the IHU in view of the fact that Ireland is the only top grade hockey country in the world without such a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48746/18]
Wed, 21 Nov 2018
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Defence Forces Remuneration
Brendan Ryan
98. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if allowances and payments will be restored to Defence Forces personnel in line with the restoration of allowances to other public sector workers; if so, if the allowances will be restored prior to Christmas to alleviate financial distress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48437/18]
Wed, 21 Nov 2018
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Built Heritage Investment Scheme
Brendan Ryan
128. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 141 of 26 June 2018, if the OPW and the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht have completed their review; if the phase 2 restoration works to Maynooth Castle are included for funding; if not, if it is being considered under other funding mechanisms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48494/18]
Wed, 21 Nov 2018
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Schools Establishment
Brendan Ryan
131. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide schools in the Cherrywood area; the timeline for delivery of schools; when the public consultation processes will open for the patronage of each of the schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48454/18]
Wed, 21 Nov 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
134. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if tenders were invited for the completion of a campus (details supplied) in County Kildare on 8 November 2018; the number of contractors invited to tender; the closing date for receipt of tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48485/18]
Wed, 21 Nov 2018
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Higher Education Institutions
Brendan Ryan
136. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if Maynooth University has submitted a cost-benefit analysis of its campus development plans under the National Development Plan 2018-2027; if the plans have been approved; the details of the projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48505/18]
Wed, 21 Nov 2018
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Site Acquisitions
Brendan Ryan
137. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a site has been identified for a school (details supplied); if the project will be advanced through architectural planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48507/18]
Wed, 21 Nov 2018
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Court Accommodation Provision
Brendan Ryan
148. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress that has been made on the commitment in the National Development Plan 2018-2027 in relation to the provision of a standard county-type court facility in north County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48483/18]
Wed, 21 Nov 2018
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Court Accommodation Provision
Brendan Ryan
149. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 256 of 26 June 2018, when the promised review of the future delivery of court services in the district court area of Kilcock will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48493/18]
Wed, 21 Nov 2018
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Garda Station Refurbishment
Brendan Ryan
151. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda stations in County Kildare that have received upgrading or refurbishment in 2018; the Garda stations in County Kildare that are planned for upgrading or refurbishment works in 2019; the details of the upgrading or refurbishment works carried out or planned in 2018 and 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48506/18]
Wed, 21 Nov 2018
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Swimming Pool Programme
Brendan Ryan
223. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the national strategy for swimming has been completed; if a review of the provision of swimming pools publicly and privately owned across the country has been completed; if so, if applications for grant aid for the provision of swimming pools will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48495/18]
Wed, 21 Nov 2018
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Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund
Brendan Ryan
251. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a second tranche of LIHAF funding is to be announced; if not, if funding for projects in this area will be considered under the urban regeneration and development fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48484/18]
Tue, 20 Nov 2018
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Schools Building Projects
Brendan Ryan
199. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the rationale behind the decision to provide the first of three new primary schools in Donabate on a site (details supplied) which is in contravention of the Donabate local area plan; the cost benefit analysis on the site which is privately owned compared to another site which is publicly owned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47757/18]
Tue, 20 Nov 2018
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Public Health Policy
Brendan Ryan
393. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health his views on whether the non-harm measures, that is, the removal of seagulls’ nests and eggs introduced in the Balbriggan area to reduce the increasing number of seagulls, are in the interest of public health in this area in view of available information (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47887/18]
Tue, 20 Nov 2018
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Special Areas of Conservation Management
Brendan Ryan
683. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there are definitive maps available for the National Parks and Wildlife Service protected sites at Portrane and Rogerstown, County Dublin; if so, if she will provide links to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48248/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Rail Services Provision
Brendan Ryan
63. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will approve the requests from Irish Rail for additional carriage stock to ensure capacity can be maintained and subsequently increased on the main commuter routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45931/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Rail Network
Brendan Ryan
83. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide dedicated transport police for DART and commuter train lines in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45650/18]