Parliamentary questions

Home Loan Scheme

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

1408. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of applications to Cork County Council for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme in each month from January 2018 to January 2019, in tabular form. [13514/19]

Home Loan Scheme

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

1409. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of applications to Cork City Council for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme in each month from January 2018 to January 2019, in tabular form. [13515/19]

Home Loan Scheme

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

362. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of applications to Louth County Council for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme in each month from January 2018 to January 2019, in tabular form. [12565/19]

Domestic Homicide

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

2. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if legislation will be introduced to provide for domestic homicide reviews as have been introduced in the UK (details supplied). [12167/19]

Brexit Issues

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

6. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to ensure that the threats posed by Brexit to the rights and equality of persons resident in Northern Ireland with Irish citizenship, particularly such as they relate to nationality, are addressed; and his plans to bring forward legislation to address this matter. [11875/19]

Garda Training

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

10. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the recent comments by a union (details supplied) in addition to other bodies in relation to the new domestic violence legislation and the lack of training provided to members of An Garda Síochána to carry out the duties required of them by this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11876/19]

Direct Provision System

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

20. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps being taken to ensure that residents in direct provision centres are being advised of their right to vote in local elections in May 2019; and the way in which contact with candidates will be facilitated in order that residents can engage fully with the democratic process. [11877/19]

Crime Levels

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

29. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the recent incidents of burglaries and thefts in Cork city over the Christmas 2018 period; his plans to address same; and if additional resources, both personnel and equipment, will be provided to areas (details supplied). [11874/19]

International Conventions

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

44. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, known as the Lanzarote Convention, is to be ratified in view of the fact that Ireland is an outlier among European states in its failure to ratify the convention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11878/19]

Passport Applications

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

236. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to amend the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 to allow non-birth Irish mothers who are registered as parents in their country of residence to apply for an Irish passport on behalf of their child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10757/19]

Regeneration Projects Funding

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

648. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if applications which have been successful under the urban regeneration fund can be carried over to the following calendar year. [9677/19]

Regeneration Projects Funding

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

649. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if there will be flexibility with applications which have been successful under the urban regeneration fund and which relate to purchase of property with the successful applicant due to the delay in the transfer of property. [9678/19]

Regeneration Projects Funding

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

650. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if funding under the urban regeneration fund can be used as part of a purchase of property by compulsory purchase order. [9679/19]

Direct Provision System

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

104. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 109 to 111, inclusive, of 7 November 2018, if all direct provision centres are complying with his instructions as set out in the response that they should provide feminine hygiene products to residents; the way in which this instruction has been communicated; and the follow-up work carried out to ensure that each direct provision centre is in compliance. [7269/19]

Maritime Safety Regulations

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

99. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views regarding safety procedures for maritime operations within the jurisdiction of the State; his plans to review same; and if it is planned to ratify the Torremolinos Convention. [5616/19]

Military Medals

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

114. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the family of a person (details supplied) was granted medals in recognition of that individual's service and sacrifice; and if not, if a medal will be granted. [6484/19]

Garda Deployment

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

291. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí attached to each sub-district within the Cork city division. [6468/19]

Garda Transport Data

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

292. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of squad cars or Garda vehicles attached to each sub-district within the Cork city division. [6469/19]

Garda Transport Data

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

293. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of squad cars on duty in the Cork city division between October 2018 and to date in 2019. [6470/19]

Garda Transport Data

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

294. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of squad cars attached to the Garda station in Carrigaline, County Cork, in each of the years since 2010. [6473/19]

Garda Transport Data

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

295. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of squad cars attached to the Garda station in Ballincollig, County Cork, in each of the years since 2010. [6474/19]

Garda Transport Data

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

296. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of squad cars attached to the Garda station in Passage West, County Cork, in each of the years since 2010. [6475/19]

Garda Transport Data

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

297. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of squad cars attached to the Garda station in Douglas, County Cork, in each of the years since 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6476/19]

Garda Transport Data

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

298. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of squad cars attached to the Garda station in Togher, County Cork, in each of the years since 2010. [6477/19]

Garda Deployment

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

299. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí attached to the station in Carrigaline, County Cork, in each of the years since 2010. [6478/19]

Garda Deployment

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

300. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí attached to the station in Ballincollig, County Cork, in each of the years since 2010. [6479/19]

Garda Deployment

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

301. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí attached to the station in Passage West, County Cork, in each of the years since 2010. [6480/19]

Garda Deployment

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

302. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí attached to the station in Douglas, County Cork, in each of the years since 2010. [6481/19]

Garda Deployment

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

303. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí attached to the station in Togher, County Cork, in each of the years since 2010. [6482/19]

Mental Health Services Provision

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

121. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the supports available to those presenting to emergency departments displaying signs of mental illness but have yet to receive an official diagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5365/19]

Health Services Provision

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

328. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been without a specialist doctor, care plan or support services; if same will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5032/19]

Garda Youth Diversion Projects

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

31. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the latest report on the Garda youth diversion programme, specifically the cases deemed not suitable for the programme that were not progressed by An Garda Síochána; his further views on similar difficulties existing in the adult justice system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4291/19]

Crime Levels

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

54. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the recent incidents of burglaries and thefts in Cork city over the Christmas 2018 period; his plans to address same; and if additional resources, both personnel and equipment, will be provided to the Togher and Anglesea Street districts to address same. [4289/19]

Legislative Measures

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

57. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the recent comments by a union (details supplied) in addition to other bodies on the new domestic violence legislation and the lack of training provided to gardaí to carry out the duties required of them by this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4290/19]

Brexit Issues

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

63. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the potential threats posed to rights and equality by Brexit have been examined, in particular pertaining to citizenship here and in Northern Ireland for Irish citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4286/19]

Asylum Support Services

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

65. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the capacity in the international protection and asylum system in the context of recent events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4288/19]

Library Projects

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

269. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of a project (details supplied); and the estimated date for completion. [3571/19]

Crime Investigation

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

118. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has directed An Garda Síochána or if it has already decided to undertake a review of cases not progressed in relation to adult offenders in view of the report into the failures of An Garda Síochána to progress juvenile cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3411/19]

Island Communities

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

191. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to bring forward legislation on island proofing at all levels of policy making; and the status of the report on challenges facing island schools. [2811/19]

Refugee Data

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

239. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there are more decisions outstanding from the first round of the Irish refugee protection programme humanitarian admission programme (details supplied); the reason for the high refusal rate for same in view of the fact that there are a total of 530 places available on the programme; and if a second round of applications is open. [2455/19]

Offshore Islands

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

701. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans in place to bring forward legislation on island-proofing at all levels of policy making in view of the 68% decline in the population of offshore islands during the period 1926 to 2016. [2810/19]

Garda Stations

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

407. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a new Garda station is being considered within an area (details supplied) in County Dublin by the Garda Accommodation Board. [54177/18]

Medicinal Products Reimbursement

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

663. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health if the application for reimbursement of Ocrevus for persons with relapsing MS and primary progressive MS has been discussed by the HSE drugs group; if so, the decisions that were made; if these drugs will be on the agenda for the next meeting of the HSE leadership team; when persons with MS who are eligible candidates for Ocrevus can expect to have access to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54511/18]

Consular Services

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

110. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if contact has been made to the relevant embassies. [53879/18]

Direct Provision Data

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

261. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the supports offered to residents of direct provision that have been granted refugee status or subsidiary protection to vacate the direct provision system; the follow-up support offered to these former residents; the cost of these supports per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53867/18]

Direct Provision Data

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

262. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of residents in direct provision centres at the end of 2018; the number of these that are children; the number that have been granted refugee status or subsidiary protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53868/18]

Direct Provision Data

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

263. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the time that current residents have been in direct provision, that is zero to three, three to six months and so on in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53869/18]

Direct Provision Data

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

264. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of direct provision centres that offer self-service cooking facilities for residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53870/18]

Refugee Data

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

265. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of first-time applications for international protection his Department received in 2018; the number of these that have been offered their first decision; the nature of this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53871/18]

Health Strategies

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

378. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health when the national intercultural health strategy 2018–23 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53872/18]