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Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Cabinet Committees
Cormac Devlin
16. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Taoiseach which Cabinet committee deals with transport; and when it will meet next. [60896/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Cormac Devlin
24. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent engagements with the social partners. [60897/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Northern Ireland
Cormac Devlin
134. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Taoiseach the status of the shared island programme since its establishment in 2020; the key initiatives taken; and his assessment of their impact to date. [61718/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Northern Ireland
Cormac Devlin
138. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an overview of the Shared Island programme since its launch in 2020; the funding provided; and the initiatives supported. [62173/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Bus Services
Cormac Devlin
220. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport the status of the programme for Government commitment to ensure that private bus operators and the National Transport Authority operate the free travel scheme on all publicly licensed bus routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61923/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Bus Services
Cormac Devlin
221. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Programme for Government commitment to roll out BusConnects, in particular the E-Spine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61924/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Bus Services
Cormac Devlin
222. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport the status of the roll-out of 24-hour bus routes in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61925/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Revenue Commissioners
Cormac Devlin
243. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Finance the number of audits initiated by the Revenue Commissioners during the years 2016 to 2021 and to 1 December 2022, by reason category that is, screening, business area or random selection, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61919/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Sport and Recreational Development
Cormac Devlin
286. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the supports provided to strengthen and develop sports facilities and organisations since 27 June 2020. [62171/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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School Funding
Cormac Devlin
372. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education the main initiatives that she has taken to provide reduced class sizes at primary school level since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; her plans for 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62202/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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School Funding
Cormac Devlin
373. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education the main initiatives that she has taken to improve the quality of secondary education since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; her plans for 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62203/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Educational Disadvantage
Cormac Devlin
374. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education the main initiatives that she has taken to tackle educational disadvantage since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; her plans for 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62204/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Special Educational Needs
Cormac Devlin
375. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education the main initiatives that she has taken to improve the quality of special needs education since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; her plans for 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62205/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Departmental Reviews
Cormac Devlin
409. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will report on the means review project 2022; the persons and the number of recipients that were included in this review; the way that were they were selected; the reason they were selected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61921/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Childcare Services
Cormac Devlin
458. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the action taken to support the childcare and early years sector since 27 June 2020. [62174/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Education and Training Provision
Cormac Devlin
482. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress made in skills and apprenticeships since 27 June 2020; the new initiatives undertaken; and the additional funding provided for them. [62322/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Immigration Policy
Cormac Devlin
500. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider an appeals process for the regularisation scheme for undocumented people, to allow a degree of discretion for people who fall just outside the criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61920/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Health Services
Cormac Devlin
587. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61922/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Mental Health Services
Cormac Devlin
627. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the main initiatives that he has taken to develop and expand mental health services since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; his plans for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62214/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Care of the Elderly
Cormac Devlin
628. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the main initiatives that he has taken to develop and expand health services for older persons since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; his plans for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62215/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Disability Services
Cormac Devlin
629. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the main initiatives that he has taken to develop and expand disability health services since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; his plans for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62216/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Primary Care Services
Cormac Devlin
630. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the main initiatives that he has taken to develop and expand primary care services since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; his plans for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62217/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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General Practitioner Services
Cormac Devlin
631. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the main initiatives that he has taken to develop and expand general practitioner services since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; his plans for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62218/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Hospital Services
Cormac Devlin
632. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the main initiatives that he has taken to develop and expand acute hospital services since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; his plans for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62219/22]
Thu, 8 Dec 2022
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Health Services
Cormac Devlin
20. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a community neuro-rehabilitation team in CHO 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61027/22]
Thu, 8 Dec 2022
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Cormac Devlin
83. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the status of phase 2 of the new hospital development on the campus of the National Rehabilitation Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61026/22]
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
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Third Level Fees
Cormac Devlin
432. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the case of a person (details supplied) has been brought to her attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60270/22]
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
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Health Services Staff
Cormac Devlin
508. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if an update will be provided in relation to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60146/22]
Tue, 29 Nov 2022
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Social Welfare Offices
Cormac Devlin
101. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has any plans to review the operation of Intreo offices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59126/22]
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
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Programme for Government
Cormac Devlin
8. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the programme for Government. [57930/22]
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
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Council of Europe
Cormac Devlin
99. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the outcomes and achievements emanating from Ireland's Presidency of the Committee of Ministers at the Council of Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58341/22]
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
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Foreign Policy
Cormac Devlin
112. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of the situation in the Western Balkans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57844/22]
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
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Official Engagements
Cormac Devlin
145. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the EU General Affairs Council that was held on 18 October 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57845/22]
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
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Recycling Policy
Cormac Devlin
183. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will confirm the recycling policy in relation to PVC and uPVC glass windows; the amount that went to landfill or that was recycled in 2019 to 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57762/22]
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
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Recycling Policy
Cormac Devlin
184. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the types of plastics which are recyclable; the types of these plastics that are currently being collected for recycling for each local authority; the types that have not yet begun to be collected for recycling; his plans and timescales to ensure that all recyclable plastics are collected and recycled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57763/22]
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
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Civil Marriages
Cormac Devlin
432. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57480/22]
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
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Financial Services
Cormac Devlin
201. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Finance the current timeframe for a complaint to be adjudicated upon under the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman once a complaint leaves the informal dispute resolution process; the number of complaints that have been upheld or substantially upheld as a percentage of all complaints adjudicated to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56263/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Grant Payments
Cormac Devlin
108. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the disbursement of grant funding for the remediation of environmentally-degraded landfill sites operated by local authorities under programme E; the success of these efforts to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54358/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Energy Infrastructure
Cormac Devlin
109. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the Poolbeg west strategic development zone is ready for supply to the Dublin district heating system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54359/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Child and Family Agency
Cormac Devlin
752. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide details on funding allocated to Tusla's capital investment and projects therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54356/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Departmental Funding
Cormac Devlin
753. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide details on the direct payments and grant funds for provision of services to children and families; the amount in euros of these allocations that are paid outside of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54357/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence
Cormac Devlin
846. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update on development of the zero-tolerance plan; the timeframe for its implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54353/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Bench Warrants
Cormac Devlin
847. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update on the execution of bench warrants issued to An Garda Síochána by the District Court, Dublin, sitting at Dolphin House (Family Courts 20, 40, 41, 47 and 49), including the number issued in 2022 and the number executed, in tabular form. [54354/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Work Permits
Cormac Devlin
851. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54417/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Disability Services
Cormac Devlin
953. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the 'Jack Report Working Group'; if its recommendations have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54355/22]
Tue, 25 Oct 2022
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School Textbooks
Cormac Devlin
388. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education the estimated cost of extending the free schoolbooks scheme to voluntary primary schools; if she will consider a mechanism to allow these schools to access the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53042/22]
Tue, 18 Oct 2022
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Schools Building Projects
Cormac Devlin
432. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51386/22]
Tue, 18 Oct 2022
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Departmental Data
Cormac Devlin
723. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on plans to support women who were impacted by mesh implants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51387/22]
Tue, 11 Oct 2022
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National Transport Authority
Cormac Devlin
221. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport the number and value of fines levied by the National Transport Authority on bus, Luas and rail services for contract breaches by each service provider during the years 2020 to 2022, in tabular form; the steps that he is taking to improve services for public transport users in the greater Dublin region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49566/22]
Tue, 11 Oct 2022
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Insurance Industry
Cormac Devlin
262. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that the owners of dwellings with thatched roofs are having securing home insurance; if he will raise the matter with the insurance sector to seek an appropriate solution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49565/22]