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Thu, 30 Mar 2023
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Veterinary Services
James O'Connor
72. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide details for a new veterinary college; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15705/23]
Thu, 30 Mar 2023
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Third Level Education
James O'Connor
94. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding Ireland's application to join the CERN programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15706/23]
Tue, 28 Mar 2023
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Citizenship Applications
James O'Connor
592. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice if he will furnish an update on a person’s (details supplied) citizenship application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15367/23]
Thu, 23 Mar 2023
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Defence Forces
James O'Connor
32. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the position regarding ongoing developments to improve the quality and quantity of accommodation for service personnel in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13209/23]
Thu, 23 Mar 2023
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Defence Forces
James O'Connor
38. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the position regarding the Commission on Defence report; the steps are being taken to implement its findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13210/23]
Thu, 23 Mar 2023
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Educational Disadvantage
James O'Connor
66. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update in relation to the DEIS programme; if further expansion of DEIS is being considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13211/23]
Thu, 23 Mar 2023
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Educational Disadvantage
James O'Connor
142. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the reason three schools in Youghal, County Cork did not qualify for DEIS status at a post-primary and primary level despite the fourth school being awarded DEIS status on an appeal to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13212/23]
Tue, 21 Mar 2023
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Official Engagements
James O'Connor
105. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has considered plans for an official event to mark the 60th anniversary of the visit of President John F Kennedy to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13208/23]
Tue, 21 Mar 2023
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Good Friday Agreement
James O'Connor
116. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding ongoing negotiations to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland in view of recent progress on the Windsor Framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13207/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Agriculture Schemes
James O'Connor
70. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications from the Cork East constituency that were accepted into the ACRES scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11968/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Housing Provision
James O'Connor
90. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of affordable housing commencements in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11966/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Housing Provision
James O'Connor
142. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of new commencements across the Cork east constituency; the number of completions in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11967/23]
Tue, 7 Mar 2023
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Tax Reliefs
James O'Connor
130. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will reconsider the recent changes made to the benefit-in-kind tax for diesel vehicles; if his Department considered the rising costs to motorists despite the lead in time to the programme since the implementation of the 2019 Finance Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11339/23]
Tue, 7 Mar 2023
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Medical Cards
James O'Connor
588. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health when a response will issue to a medical card appeal by a person (details supplied) sent in September 2022. [11088/23]
Thu, 2 Mar 2023
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Rail Network
James O'Connor
58. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the status of the all-Ireland rail review; if he will provide an update on the progression of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10298/23]
Thu, 2 Mar 2023
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Transport Policy
James O'Connor
88. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the progress of the development of the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10299/23]
Thu, 2 Mar 2023
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Coastal Erosion
James O'Connor
100. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will provide an update on the allocation of funding to address coastal erosion in east Cork; if further funding is available for coastal erosion that is gradually getting worse near Youghal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10297/23]
Thu, 2 Mar 2023
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National Development Plan
James O'Connor
128. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will provide an update on the work undertaken by his Department to address recent targets included in the climate action plan pertaining to capital projects contained within the national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10296/23]
Tue, 28 Feb 2023
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National Broadband Plan
James O'Connor
67. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his Department’s plans on how to connect new builds to the National Broadband Ireland, NBI, roll-out, especially if they are in the ready to connect green area; how long this process should take if a new build is in the green area on the NBI's website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9977/23]
Thu, 23 Feb 2023
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Departmental Programmes
James O'Connor
8. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the constituency of Cork east will receive funding under the Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme. [9273/23]
Thu, 23 Feb 2023
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Departmental Schemes
James O'Connor
48. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the building acquisition measure for a property (details supplied) in Mitchelstown. [9272/23]
Tue, 21 Feb 2023
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Sports Funding
James O'Connor
75. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the steps her Department is taking to address the rising energy costs faced by sports clubs across the country. [8572/23]
Tue, 21 Feb 2023
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Broadcasting Sector
James O'Connor
112. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update on the efforts she has made in respect of funding for independent, regional and community radio stations; and if she will outline any future plans for funding for these important areas within media circles. [8571/23]
Thu, 16 Feb 2023
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An Garda Síochána
James O'Connor
21. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice his plans for further investment into CCTV systems to aid and assist An Garda Síochána conduct policing in urban areas across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7736/23]
Thu, 16 Feb 2023
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An Garda Síochána
James O'Connor
76. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice his views on recruitment concerns within An Garda Síochána; the plans he has laid out for future recruitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7735/23]
Thu, 16 Feb 2023
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Health Services Staff
James O'Connor
97. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the steps that he and the HSE will undertake to retain newly qualified healthcare professionals in Ireland who are educated in Irish universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7738/23]
Thu, 16 Feb 2023
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General Practitioner Services
James O'Connor
128. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the steps his Department and the HSE are undertaking to address the growing shortage of GPs across County Cork and the rest of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7737/23]
Tue, 14 Feb 2023
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Tax Code
James O'Connor
196. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance his response to concerns over benefit-in-kind change (details supplied). [7207/23]
Tue, 14 Feb 2023
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International Protection
James O'Connor
436. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will address matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6823/23]
Thu, 9 Feb 2023
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School Meals Programme
James O'Connor
34. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department is undertaking research into providing an enlarged school meals programme for national and post-primary education; and if estimates are available on the costings of such an undertaking. [5104/23]
Thu, 9 Feb 2023
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Early Childhood Care and Education
James O'Connor
74. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider allocating additional resources in Cork; if he will address a growing shortfall of childcare facilities in areas experiencing substantial housing and population growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4453/23]
Thu, 2 Feb 2023
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Air Corps
James O'Connor
16. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his Department’s plans in relation to further investment to update and procure new aircraft for the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5102/23]
Thu, 2 Feb 2023
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Naval Service
James O'Connor
37. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his Department’s position on the challenges of retaining qualified maritime engineers and service personnel in the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5103/23]
Thu, 2 Feb 2023
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Educational Disadvantage
James O'Connor
153. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the number of primary and post-primary schools that have access to home school liaison services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5105/23]
Tue, 31 Jan 2023
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Passport Services
James O'Connor
107. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of passport applications from County Cork that are currently outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4392/23]
Tue, 31 Jan 2023
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Diaspora Issues
James O'Connor
112. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an update on the implementation of the Diaspora Strategy, 2020-2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4393/23]
Tue, 31 Jan 2023
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Early Childhood Care and Education
James O'Connor
531. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the position regarding funding that has been put on hold for an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4454/23]
Thu, 26 Jan 2023
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Broadcasting Sector
James O'Connor
25. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the efforts she has made in respect of funding for independent, regional and community radio stations; if she will outline any future plans for funding for these important areas within media circles; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3616/23]
Thu, 26 Jan 2023
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Sports Funding
James O'Connor
54. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has details on future plans for the sports capital funding; if she will provide a timeline if possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3617/23]
Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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Business Supports
James O'Connor
143. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance the number of Cork businesses that have applied for assistance under the temporary business energy support scheme to date; the number of Kerry businesses that have applied; the number of Cork applications that have been successful; the number of Kerry applications that have been successful; the estimated value or worth of the support to date for each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3079/23]
Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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Tax Credits
James O'Connor
163. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance the steps that will be taken to ensure greater awareness of eligibility for the recently introduced rent tax credit; if he is satisfied the application process is accessible for people who are entitled to the credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3080/23]
Thu, 19 Jan 2023
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Transport Policy
James O'Connor
80. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the ongoing progress of the Cork metropolitan area transport strategy in the areas of road and rail infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2273/23]
Thu, 19 Jan 2023
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Road Projects
James O'Connor
85. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the N25 Midleton to Youghal project, including the Castlemartyr bypass; if he will provide a timeline for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2274/23]
Thu, 19 Jan 2023
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Civil Service
James O'Connor
117. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the criteria which are applied for promotion relating to interdepartmental staff in the civil service; if any concerns have been identified for interdepartmental staff promotions within the civil service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2275/23]
Thu, 19 Jan 2023
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National Development Plan
James O'Connor
133. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding inflation-related cost increases to capital projects within the national development plan; if costings of such increases are available, if he will he provide same in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2276/23]
Thu, 15 Dec 2022
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Climate Action Plan
James O'Connor
74. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department intends to carry out an audit on the capital infrastructure projects contained within the national development plan, in relation to the Climate Action Plan 2021. [62459/22]
Thu, 15 Dec 2022
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Energy Infrastructure
James O'Connor
129. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when work on the Celtic interconnector cable will commence. [62460/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Work Permits
James O'Connor
118. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason for the limitation of work permits for farm labourers across the country; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a shortage of farm labourers across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62125/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Work Permits
James O'Connor
126. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will reconsider the number of work permits for farm workers allowed given that a severe shortage of workers for this sector has arisen in recent weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62124/22]
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
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Closed-Circuit Television Systems
James O'Connor
42. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding the ongoing efforts to enable the rollout of CCTV systems for An Garda Síochána in urban areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60619/22]
Thu, 1 Dec 2022
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Planning Issues
James O'Connor
85. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to change planning objections to ensure that each person who lodges an objection proves their identity before submitting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59869/22]
Thu, 1 Dec 2022
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Further and Higher Education
James O'Connor
108. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide details of SUSI grants appeals; the number of appeals which are still outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59868/22]
Tue, 29 Nov 2022
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Housing Schemes
James O'Connor
295. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will identify the most suitable scheme available to assist a person in a situation (details supplied) in purchasing a home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59508/22]
Thu, 24 Nov 2022
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School Transport
James O'Connor
75. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the school bus transport appeals process; if her attention has been drawn to reports that numerous children who previously had bus tickets cannot get any in 2022 and cannot get their appeal heard to date; if she can outline the next meeting of the appeals board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58435/22]
Thu, 24 Nov 2022
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School Transport
James O'Connor
121. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education if she will provide details regarding the additional resources provided for school bus transport in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58434/22]
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
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Legislative Measures
James O'Connor
181. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address legislative matters raised in respect of solar energy in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57611/22]
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
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Sports Funding
James O'Connor
50. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans to financially support the Irish women's football team following their success in getting to the World Cup finals in summer 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56983/22]
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
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Sport and Recreational Development
James O'Connor
51. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her Department's plans for a future round of the sports capital grants scheme; the timeframe for the commencement of the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56984/22]
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
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National Development Plan
James O'Connor
117. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an analysis of the impact the climate action plan will have on the revised national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56468/22]
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
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National Development Plan
James O'Connor
122. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has carried out an analysis of infrastructure projects in the revised national development plan in respect of the new climate action plan targets for sectoral emissions reductions; if not, if his Department will do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56467/22]
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
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Driver Test
James O'Connor
173. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will expedite a driving test for a person (details supplied) as they are unable to take up an mechanic apprenticeship without a full licence. [56159/22]
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
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Third Level Costs
James O'Connor
451. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56233/22]
Thu, 10 Nov 2022
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Bus Services
James O'Connor
82. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport his plans to allocate additional capacity to PSO bus routes in east Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55744/22]
Thu, 10 Nov 2022
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Rail Network
James O'Connor
85. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the Cork metropolitan area transport strategy rail projects in Cork city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55745/22]
Thu, 10 Nov 2022
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Tax Yield
James O'Connor
137. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the forecasted income from corporation tax in 2023; and the potential ramifications of a global recession on corporation tax income in Ireland. [55741/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Renewable Energy Generation
James O'Connor
13. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding plans to boost microgeneration in the farming sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55419/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Offshore Exploration
James O'Connor
21. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the current status of licensing new exploration of offshore gas in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55418/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Departmental Data
James O'Connor
242. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the funding allocated by the State on private security firms providing drug detection services for Irish Rail, Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann in each of the years 2019 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55555/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Drug Dealing
James O'Connor
896. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice her plans to expand the role of drug detection dogs operated by private security contractors in co-operation with day-to-day policing by Customs, the Prison Service and An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55554/22]
Wed, 26 Oct 2022
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Public Sector Pensions
James O'Connor
72. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will address the matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53661/22]
Tue, 25 Oct 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
James O'Connor
121. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department plans on publishing a green energy plan for renewable energy generation on farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53253/22]
Tue, 25 Oct 2022
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Agriculture Industry
James O'Connor
123. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding information relating to gas security for dairy processors in view of record gas shortages in the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53254/22]
Thu, 13 Oct 2022
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Driver Licences
James O'Connor
202. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details regarding the use of private operators for school transport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51042/22]
Thu, 13 Oct 2022
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Primary Care Centres
James O'Connor
464. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the status of physiotherapy services in the primary care centre in Fermoy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51041/22]
Tue, 11 Oct 2022
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Public Sector Pay
James O'Connor
287. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will address the matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49768/22]
Tue, 11 Oct 2022
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Departmental Funding
James O'Connor
539. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the position regarding a timeline for decisions to issues on applications to his Department for funding programmes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49767/22]
Thu, 6 Oct 2022
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Departmental Schemes
James O'Connor
288. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the action that he will take to provide those who were subjected to differential treatment in childcare institutions with effective remedies, through the mother and baby payment scheme, in particular to provide redress for the harms caused due to racial discrimination and systemic racism. [49139/22]
Thu, 22 Sep 2022
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Bus Services
James O'Connor
35. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has undertaken any work to address the current lack of bus drivers; if consideration is been given to temporarily increase the maximum age limit for school bus drivers to alleviate the pressure on bus companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46335/22]
Thu, 22 Sep 2022
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Transport Policy
James O'Connor
72. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the current position regarding the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46334/22]
Thu, 22 Sep 2022
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Tax Yield
James O'Connor
116. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue from corporation tax in the context of growing global inflation rates and economic difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46333/22]
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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Departmental Data
James O'Connor
190. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the total number of taxis and hackneys currently operating in County Cork by location, in tabular form. [45558/22]
Thu, 15 Sep 2022
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Medical Cards
James O'Connor
292. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the criteria that is applied when issuing medical cards to persons affected by certain conditions (details supplied). [45243/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Departmental Funding
James O'Connor
292. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the total amount of funding that has been allocated for the maintenance of regional and local roads since the formation of the Government, on a local authority basis, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44093/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Departmental Funding
James O'Connor
293. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the total amount of funding that has been allocated for the development of new walking and cycling infrastructure since the formation of the Government, on a local authority basis, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44094/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Departmental Funding
James O'Connor
294. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the total amount of funding that has been allocated for the development of greenway projects since the formation of the Government, on a local authority basis, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44095/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Driver Test
James O'Connor
311. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the number of applicants waiting for tests in each driving test centre; the length of time they have been waiting for such appointments; the length of time applicants have to wait for re-tests to be taken, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44345/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Driver Test
James O'Connor
312. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the recruitment of driving testers in Dungarvan, County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44346/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Driver Test
James O'Connor
313. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport his plans to recruit driving testers to reduce the waiting times for driving tests (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44347/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
James O'Connor
2076. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the payment of the pandemic bonus payment to nursing home staff (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44289/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Food Labelling
James O'Connor
2165. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any consideration is being given to allow dairy bred calves born in a non-organic farm be purchased and reared in an organic system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44336/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Medical Aids and Appliances
James O'Connor
1702. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if he will consider the reimbursement of internationalised normalised ratio test strips and machines for warfarin patients in view of the fact that other European Union countries offer full or partial reimbursement to patients who self-test (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40056/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Fodder Crisis
James O'Connor
14. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work that he is undertaking to ensure the security of supply of fodder for the coming winter. [38513/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Agriculture Industry
James O'Connor
77. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider expanding tillage supports to dairy farmers given the ongoing and unusual dry weather. [38512/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Social Welfare Schemes
James O'Connor
97. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the full suite of supports that are available to workers under the treatment benefit scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34932/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Social Welfare Eligibility
James O'Connor
148. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the process for applying for an additional needs' payment; if the 30-hour limit for working families has been removed; if a person can apply online as well as in person; the changes that have been made to the means test limits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34933/22]
Tue, 12 Jul 2022
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Disabilities Assessments
James O'Connor
137. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the number of children for each LHO area in CHO4 who were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the 2005 Disability Act as of 1 July 2022 or the latest date available. [37522/22]
Tue, 12 Jul 2022
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Health Services
James O'Connor
187. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently waiting for an occupational therapy assessment in each LHO area in CHO4; the number waiting for treatment in each LHO area in CHO4; the number in each category waiting for over a year [37523/22]
Tue, 12 Jul 2022
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Social Welfare Eligibility
James O'Connor
583. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the action that she will take regarding persons (details supplied) who are in receipt of the disablement benefit not being eligible for the fuel allowance given that they are still under the means test limit considering the current cost of fuel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37014/22]
Tue, 12 Jul 2022
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Vaccination Programme
James O'Connor
1023. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the roll-out of the second Covid-19 booster to persons over 60 years of age (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37903/22]
Thu, 7 Jul 2022
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Departmental Strategies
James O'Connor
45. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will outline commitments under the Second National Strategy on Education for Sustainable Development – ESD to 2030 and accompanying Implementation Plan to 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36761/22]