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Thu, 30 May 2024
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Sports Organisations
Brian Leddin
36. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on female representation on the boards of funded national governing bodies of sport, local sports partnerships, and other sporting funded bodies. [24010/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Work Permits
Brian Leddin
259. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permit renewal applications received in each of the past six months; the number of renewal applications completed; the number of renewal applications awaiting processing; the number of renewal applications in the processing stage, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22547/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Rail Network
Brian Leddin
78. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport the progress made on the implementation of the all-island strategic rail review, including timelines and next steps, with specific reference to the development of the new passenger service on the Limerick-Foynes rail line, the spur to Shannon Airport and the upgrade of the Limerick Junction-Limerick-Waterford line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22114/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Bus Services
Brian Leddin
82. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the operation of the new electric bus fleet in Limerick city, including information on passenger numbers, reliability of service and if any impacts are expected on air quality in Limerick city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22115/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Departmental Funding
Brian Leddin
85. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the funding streams available under his Department to assist with migrant integration; how much has been allocated under these funding streams this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19219/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Parental Leave
Brian Leddin
114. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there is a plan to expand to all employees the entitlements to flexible working and remote working contained in the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19218/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Brian Leddin
365. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Education the status of a project (details supplied) under the School Building Programme; the reason for delay; the expected timeframe for the next stages of the capital project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19464/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Research and Development
Brian Leddin
705. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to list the members of the Steering Group, Implementation Forum and Advisory Forum of Impact 2030: Ireland’s Research and Innovation Strategy; and whether minutes of the meeting of each body are published online. [17636/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Sports Funding
Brian Leddin
43. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on the latest round of the sports capital and equipment programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16693/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Olympic Games
Brian Leddin
48. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what supports have been made available in relation to Irish participation in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16692/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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School Enrolments
Brian Leddin
73. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Education the status of offers of secondary school places in Limerick; the steps that have been taken since 2023 to ensure every student receives a place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16464/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Energy Conservation
Brian Leddin
93. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Education the progress on the solar for schools' scheme; the take-up nationally and particularly in Limerick; the common challenges or obstacles for schools that have been identified through the application process; how these are being addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16463/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Rail Network
Brian Leddin
209. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport the steps he and Irish Rail are taking to improve onboard WiFi and mobile phone connectivity on its intercity lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14307/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Public Transport
Brian Leddin
263. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport the progress of the Moyross train station as the pathfinder project for Limerick city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15325/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Development Contributions
Brian Leddin
591. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the temporary development contribution waiver scheme; whether he is considering extending it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15522/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Ports Policy
Brian Leddin
94. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport what plans there are to support port improvement works to facilitate offshore renewables, nationally and in particular in Shannon Foynes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13224/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Public Transport
Brian Leddin
99. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport given record passenger numbers on public transport, the progress that is being made on improving public transport uptake and reliability, nationally and particularly in Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13223/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Flood Risk Management
Brian Leddin
299. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if the OPW chair will reconvene the meetings of the steering group on the flood mitigation at Ballycar; if the group will report to the relevant Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12761/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Immigration Policy
Brian Leddin
946. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Justice the timeline for the transfer and the scope of immigration operations that will transfer from the Garda National Immigration Bureau to her Department; when she expects the first registration and renewal of immigration residence permissions for non-EU/EEA nationals residing outside of the Dublin area to migrate to an online registration system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12771/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Renewable Energy Generation
Brian Leddin
95. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he expects the final ORE Future Framework Policy Statement to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10953/24]