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Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Garda Data
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
884. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the population to Garda station ratio. [33758/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Garda Retirements
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
885. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána that retire per annum. [33759/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Garda Administrative Costs
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
886. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated full year cost of a Garda insurance fraud unit in circumstances in which the cost of this would be borne by the State. [33760/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Direct Provision Data
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
887. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of the direct provision system; the centres that are run publicly and privately; and when each of the existing contracts for the direct provision centres will come to a conclusion. [33761/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Staff
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
888. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of providing the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission with an investigator, a senior investigating officer and a head of unit at principal officer grade. [33762/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Legal Aid Service Reform
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
889. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of ending the requirement for victims of domestic violence to make financial contributions for legal aid. [33764/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Legal Aid Service Data
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
890. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of increasing funding to the Legal Aid Board for the purposes of civil legal aid cases by 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%, respectively. [33765/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Legal Aid Service Waiting Times
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
891. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the average waiting times for civil and criminal legal aid, respectively by centre. [33766/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Legal Costs
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
892. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of developing a contact centre for the purposes of facilitating court directed supervised access; and the estimated full year cost of running such a facility. [33767/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Legal Costs
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
893. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to ensure that court directed supervised access can be facilitated through publicly funded facilities; his further plans to provide funding for this purpose; and the estimated cost of providing 100 hours of access per annum. [33768/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Garda Deployment
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
894. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the staff complement of the Special Detective Unit SDU, Regional Support Units, RSU and Emergency Response Unit, ERU; and the estimated cost of increasing the budget for each of these units by 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%, respectively. [33769/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Garda Data
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
895. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of an additional member of each of the SCU, RSU and ERU. [33770/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Garda Administrative Costs
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
896. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of restoring armed Garda cover on a 24/7 basis in the Cork region. [33771/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Garda Transport Expenditure
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
897. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of increasing the training budget for An Garda Síochána by 10%, 20% and 30%, respectively. [33772/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Garda Resources
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
898. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of an additional analyst within the cyber crime unit. [33773/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Garda Resources
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
899. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the staff complement within An Garda Síochána dealing with cyber crime; and the cost of each position. [33774/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Garda Deployment
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
900. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the length of time it will take for the backlog in cases being dealt with by An Garda Síochána cyber crime units; and the estimated cost of recruiting the additional staff required for this purpose. [33776/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Garda Expenditure
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
901. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of increasing the number of dedicated community gardaí by 10%, 20% and 30%, respectively. [33777/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Garda Deployment
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
902. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of increasing the number of juvenile liaison officers by 10%, 20% and 30%, respectively. [33778/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
914. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the actions he has taken following the vote of Dáil Éireann to have a public inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied). [34014/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Garda Stations
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
919. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations in Cork city Garda division that have had access to broadband in each year since 2009. [34098/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Garda Stations
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
920. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations in Cork city Garda division that have had access to high speed broadband in each year since 2009. [34099/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Crime Data
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
1040. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 273 of 12 July 2018, which was referred to the CSO, if the information to be provided will include in particular but not be limited to categories (details supplied). [34585/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement Staff
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
1242. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the estimated cost of increasing staff in the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement by 20%, 30%, 40% and 50%, respectively. [33748/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Health Services Data
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
1491. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the number of persons from Passage West, County Cork, and surrounding areas who are utilising the health centre in Carrigaline. [33146/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Disability Services Funding
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
1492. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase funding for an organisation (details supplied). [33147/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Hospital Staff Data
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
1845. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the spend on agency staff at Cork University Hospital, the Mercy University Hospital, Cork University Maternity Hospital, St. Finbarr's Hospital and the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital in the past 12 months. [35284/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Home Care Packages Provision
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
1846. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the home care package waiting list in the south Lee area; the length of time each has been on the waiting list; the way in which this compares to this time in 2016 and 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35285/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Home Care Packages Provision
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
1847. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the home help hours waiting list in the south Lee area; the length of time each has been on the waiting list; the way in which this compares to this time in 2016 and 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35286/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Provision
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
1848. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the waiting list for child and adolescent mental health services in the south Lee area; the length of time each person has been on the waiting list; the way in which this compares to this time in 2016 and 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35287/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Hospital Accommodation Provision
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
1849. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health if he has received submissions regarding capital funding for St. Michael's acute mental health ward in Mercy University Hospital; and his plans to provide capital investment in that area [35288/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
1850. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the inpatient and outpatient list for gynaecological procedures in Cork University Maternity Hospital, CUMH; the capital investment plans he has for CUMH; the way in which he plans to ensure the waiting lists are reduced; and his plans to ensure that theatre 1 and 2 are opened up five days a week, a gynaecology day unit is opened and a one-stop-shop is developed. [35289/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Health Services Staff
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
1851. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health if a psychiatrist is designated in a full-time capacity specifically for the Togher and Ballyphehane areas of Cork city. [35290/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Health Services Staff Data
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
1852. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the number of psychiatrists and psychologists employed by the HSE, by role and location, in the south Lee area; and the way in which this compares to each year since 2010. [35291/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Rape Crisis Network Funding
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
1886. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the amount provided by his Department to rape crisis centres each year for the past ten years; and the services and supports provided from this funding by each centre or project. [35410/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Ministerial Meetings
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
2111. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the subject matter of meetings between his Department and a company (details supplied) since 2011; the outcome of those meetings; and if they were minuted. [35077/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Waste Disposal
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
2112. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the reintroduction of an incineration levy has been considered; the process for same; the rate at which the levy will be set; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35078/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Departmental Funding
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
2132. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount provided by his Department to rape crisis centres each year for the past ten years; and the services and supports provided from this funding by each centre or project. [35408/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Road Improvement Schemes
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
2303. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the project at Lehenaghmore and Lehenaghbeg, Togher, County Cork, will be considered for inclusion in the next round of grants under the specific improvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35293/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Transport Policy
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
2304. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the transport strategy being prepared for the Cork metropolitan area which he referred to during the course of a Topical Issue debate on 17 January 2018; and when he expects such a strategy to be published. [35294/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Rape Crisis Network Funding
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
2361. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount provided by her Department to rape crisis centres each year for the past ten years; and the services and supports provided from this funding by each centre or project. [35407/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Rape Crisis Network Funding
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
2420. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount provided by his Department to rape crisis centres each year for the past ten years; and the services and supports provided from this funding by each centre or project. [35411/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Direct Provision Data
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
2432. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated full year cost of a 50% increase in payments made to those are resident in direct provision. [33684/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Direct Provision Data
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
2433. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated full year cost of doubling the payments made to those that are resident in direct provision. [33738/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Direct Provision Data
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
2434. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the weekly allowance for asylum seekers living in direct provision to €38.74 for adults and €29.80 for children in line with the recommendations of the McMahon report. [33763/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Planning Issues
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
2610. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the details of the threshold for a threat to national security under the new planning and development Acts for planning permission to be overturned; and if a potential interference with a naval base or military base of the State would constitute such a threat. [35079/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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An Bord Pleanála
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
2766. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his views on whether An Bord Pleanála requires reform in view of the frequency with which inspectors' decisions are overturned by the board, the length of time taken for some deliberations and the limited detail provided to the public in respect of discussion by the board relating to an approval or refusal. [35081/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Social and Affordable Housing Provision
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
2782. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of social or affordable housing units that have been built in Cork city or county since 2011; and the number of submissions received from the council or from approved housing bodies, AHBs, for County Cork for projects to be developed in 2018 and 2019; and the number of units involved. [35316/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Garda Strength
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
255. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of core unit gardaí attached to the Cork city division in each of the years 2009 to 2017 and to date in 2018, by division, district, and sub-district in tabular form. [32317/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Garda Strength
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
256. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí attached to the Cork city division in each of the years 2009 to 2017 and to date in 2018 by rank, division, district and sub-district in tabular form. [32318/18]