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Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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School Accommodation
James O'Connor
213. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the position regarding an additional accommodation scheme application lodged by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13515/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Planning Issues
James O'Connor
230. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current position regarding possible extension of the temporary waiver in respect of development contributions; if he will address the matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13474/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Rail Network
James O'Connor
158. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport with regard to the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme, when works begin on each of the new rail stations of Blarney/Stoneview, Monard, Blackpool/Kilbarry, Tivoli, Dunkettle, Carrigtwohill West, Water-Rock and Ballynoe; when each station will be opened and operational, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11903/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Revenue Commissioners
James O'Connor
276. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding new NGCT relief provisions being prepared by the Revenue Commissioners; when are they expected to be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13187/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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School Staff
James O'Connor
437. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the steps she will take to ensure that a school secretary (details supplied) will be transferred to DES payroll; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12072/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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School Accommodation
James O'Connor
478. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the additional school accommodation scheme in respect of a school (details supplied); if her Department has considered the school's request for traditional build as opposed to modular and that the school's projected enrolment will reach the threshold for an additional class in September 2024, underlying its need for additional accommodation; if her Department will review the school's application in the context of the key points raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12537/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Disability Services
James O'Connor
1198. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he can assist a school (details supplied) and address the matter raised in correspondence in respect of CDNT services in the area highlighted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13188/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
James O'Connor
1415. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the current status of a project (details supplied); the current timeline of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12538/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Foreign Policy
James O'Connor
42. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his assessment of the outcome of the Iranian parliamentary election; if he anticipates the outcome will lead to any improvement in the human rights situation there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11146/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Official Engagements
James O'Connor
55. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his discussions on Ukraine at the recent Munich Security Conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11147/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Recycling Policy
James O'Connor
110. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has had discussions with small businesses who are encountering difficulties with the deposit return scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11116/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Energy Production
James O'Connor
128. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if farms producing wind-powered microgeneration can sell on to the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11115/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Road Projects
James O'Connor
56. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department plans to release further funding for local roads across east Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10462/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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International Protection
James O'Connor
74. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans for an enhanced community benefit fund for towns that have large IPAS accommodation centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9659/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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School Accommodation
James O'Connor
297. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the position regarding additional accommodation scheme applications lodged by a school (details supplied); her Department's engagement with the school of late; the position regarding an emergency works application lodged by the school; the reason a response was not issued within the recommended 15-day timeline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10181/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Special Educational Needs
James O'Connor
327. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the reduction of 2.5 special education teaching hours at a school (details supplied); the reasons for this reduction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10698/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Special Educational Needs
James O'Connor
328. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the reduction of 2.5 special education teaching hours at a school (details supplied); the reasons for this reduction; the position regarding an additional accommodation application for two SEN classrooms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10699/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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School Meals Programme
James O'Connor
458. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection if it is possible for schools (details supplied) to seek a higher allowance than that of the €1.70 currently available, should they opt for cold lunch options, through the hot school meals scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10700/24]
Thu, 29 Feb 2024
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Medicinal Products
James O'Connor
47. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the Government's position in respect of the European Union's revision of pharmaceutical legislation, given that EU Parliamentary Committee votes are expected in March 2024; if he supports proposals to reduce regulatory data protection for manufacturers; the impact that such a reduction will have on patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8933/24]
Thu, 29 Feb 2024
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
James O'Connor
67. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the latest details of a capital project (detail supplied) from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9657/24]