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Thu, 7 Jul 2022
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Apprenticeship Programmes
James O'Connor
61. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will detail progress on apprenticeship commitments, including take up of apprenticeships by sector and county to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36760/22]
Thu, 7 Jul 2022
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International Protection
James O'Connor
92. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the total admissions to the Irish refugee protection programme since its inception; when the next group of refugees from Jordan and Lebanon is expected to travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36699/22]
Thu, 7 Jul 2022
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Departmental Strategies
James O'Connor
129. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the successor to the Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures: the National Policy Framework for children and young people 2014-2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36700/22]
Thu, 7 Jul 2022
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Departmental Schemes
James O'Connor
201. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of acceptance and refusal rates for a scheme (details supplied) of each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36833/22]
Thu, 7 Jul 2022
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Disability Services
James O'Connor
308. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if approval will be given for funding a Cork-based disabilities service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36830/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Closed-Circuit Television Systems
James O'Connor
58. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding the roll-out of community CCTV systems in Garda stations; if GDPR concerns have been addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35977/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Fire Safety
James O'Connor
92. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of his Department’s review of Ireland’s furniture fire regulations; if he will provide an updated timeline on the consultation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36151/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Housing Schemes
James O'Connor
250. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of acceptance and refusal rates for a scheme (details supplied) for each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36149/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Medical Aids and Appliances
James O'Connor
844. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to the reimbursement of internationalised normalised ratio test strips and machines for warfarin patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36150/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic
James O'Connor
848. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the provision of long-Covid clinics in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36166/22]
Thu, 30 Jun 2022
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School Funding
James O'Connor
60. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the supports for increased digital supports and teaching in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34985/22]
Tue, 28 Jun 2022
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Naval Service
James O'Connor
75. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Defence the plans that are in place for the future use of the LÉ Eithne; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34198/22]
Tue, 28 Jun 2022
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Naval Service
James O'Connor
98. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Defence his plans for an accelerated programme of Naval Service vessel replacement to ensure a balanced fleet of nine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34199/22]
Thu, 23 Jun 2022
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Housing Provision
James O'Connor
26. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his targets for new social and affordable housing in the east Cork area for 2022; and the progress that has been made in reaching those targets to date. [32960/22]
Wed, 22 Jun 2022
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Housing Policy
James O'Connor
68. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to incentivise right-sizing on a voluntary basis, especially for those whose accommodation is too big for their needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33233/22]
Wed, 22 Jun 2022
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Passport Services
James O'Connor
118. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of passports which have been printed per county to date in 2022, in tabular form; the number of applications that remain to be approved; the position regarding staff being employed in the Passport Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33234/22]
Wed, 22 Jun 2022
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Passport Services
James O'Connor
119. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if approval will be given to a person (details supplied) who is applying for a passport that needs to be valid for more than two years due to visa requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33235/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Tourism Policy
James O'Connor
18. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her Department’s strategy to attract an increased number of tourists in view of the increased number of direct sailings from Ireland to mainland Europe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32423/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Departmental Reports
James O'Connor
40. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when she intends to publish the Future of Media Commission report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32422/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Citizens Information Services
James O'Connor
601. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans for the Citizens Information offices in the Cork east constituency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32523/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Citizens Information Services
James O'Connor
602. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans with respect to volunteers working in Citizens Information offices (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32524/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Hospital Equipment
James O'Connor
1925. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the reason that insulin pump upgrades have been paused in Cork University Hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30869/22]
Thu, 2 Jun 2022
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Children in Care
James O'Connor
21. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports that are in place for young people leaving care; the number of young people that have not been allocated an aftercare worker from 2017 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28472/22]
Thu, 2 Jun 2022
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Departmental Strategies
James O'Connor
39. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress that has been made regarding the transposition of the European Union Work Life Balance Directives to provide new rights to parents and carers in order to help support a better work life balance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28471/22]
Thu, 2 Jun 2022
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Post Office Network
James O'Connor
115. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the engagements that he has had with other Departments regarding the provision of additional offline services at post offices, including passport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28417/22]
Tue, 31 May 2022
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Digital Hubs
James O'Connor
6. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans to open further remote working hubs in County Cork, particularly in the Youghal area. [27657/22]
Tue, 31 May 2022
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Departmental Funding
James O'Connor
54. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans for the next round of the Community Activities Fund [27824/22]
Thu, 26 May 2022
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Medical Cards
James O'Connor
28. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if analyses on the usage of medical cards in dental practices in Ireland have been completed recently; if so, if the number of dentists not accepting medical cards has increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26968/22]
Thu, 26 May 2022
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
James O'Connor
51. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health his position in relation to the delivery of a primary healthcare centre in Youghal, County Cork; the estimated timeline for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26967/22]
Thu, 26 May 2022
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Food Industry
James O'Connor
140. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the support that Ireland is providing to help the United States with the recent baby formula shortage that it is experiencing; and if there is a risk of any shortages of a similar nature in Ireland given the rising input and dairy costs. [26905/22]
Thu, 26 May 2022
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
James O'Connor
145. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has engaged with Teagasc in relation to its research into the methane emissions of dairy cows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26906/22]
Thu, 19 May 2022
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Research and Development
James O'Connor
118. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will detail progress regarding the development of the next National Research and Innovation Strategy, including timeline and expected funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25275/22]
Thu, 19 May 2022
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Apprenticeship Programmes
James O'Connor
185. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will detail progress on Budget 2022 apprenticeship commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25274/22]
Thu, 19 May 2022
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Enterprise Support Services
James O'Connor
192. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department has considered the provision of funding for chambers across Ireland to hire administrative staff to help local businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25531/22]
Thu, 19 May 2022
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Enterprise Support Services
James O'Connor
193. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to create additional working hubs for further employment in rural areas; if he will consider the creation of employment in the Youghal area in east Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25532/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Ukraine War
James O'Connor
137. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the updated number of Ukrainian refugees who have entered Ireland; the work being undertaken by her Department in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24651/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Ukraine War
James O'Connor
138. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection her Department’s strategy to assist recently arrived Ukrainian nationals to pay for private accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24678/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Social Welfare Benefits
James O'Connor
511. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons availing of the fuel allowance by main social welfare payment; her plans to review eligibility and payment rate for the scheme, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24677/22]
Thu, 12 May 2022
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Defence Forces
James O'Connor
30. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Defence the work that his Department is undertaking to address ongoing pay and conditions concerns with the Defences Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23754/22]
Thu, 12 May 2022
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School Curriculum
James O'Connor
119. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education her Department’s strategy to support digital skills in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23663/22]
Thu, 12 May 2022
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Schools Building Projects
James O'Connor
149. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education her Department’s position regarding the construction of a new secondary school in the east Cork catchment area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23832/22]
Thu, 12 May 2022
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Bullying of Children
James O'Connor
237. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the progress that has been made on the development of a new action plan on bullying; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23664/22]
Tue, 10 May 2022
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Sports Facilities
James O'Connor
311. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if consideration will be given to an integration plan between sporting venues and transport infrastructure here in order to strengthen Ireland’s capacity to host international sporting events; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22806/22]
Tue, 10 May 2022
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Sports Funding
James O'Connor
312. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans for the next round of funding for the Sports Capital Fund; the date that the appeals for the projects will be processed by; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22807/22]
Tue, 10 May 2022
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General Practitioner Services
James O'Connor
758. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposal announced in budget 2022 to extend the automatic entitlement to free general practitioner visit cards to children under eight years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22967/22]
Thu, 5 May 2022
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Regulatory Bodies
James O'Connor
13. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of the establishment of the media commission, including recruitment of staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22110/22]
Thu, 5 May 2022
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Sports Events
James O'Connor
32. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update on the development of a Major International Sports Events Policy for Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22109/22]
Wed, 4 May 2022
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Office of Public Works
James O'Connor
160. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works has any heritage ships or boats under the maintenance or ownership of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21970/22]
Wed, 4 May 2022
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Local Authorities
James O'Connor
190. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if any local authority in Ireland has any heritage ships or boats under the ownership of the State; and if a list of such vessels will be provided. [21971/22]
Wed, 4 May 2022
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Visa Agreements
James O'Connor
376. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice if any work visas are currently available for Ukrainian migrants travelling to Ireland from other European Union countries. [21849/22]
Thu, 28 Apr 2022
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Tax Reliefs
James O'Connor
21. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will consider a new tax incentive for start-up businesses in rural towns that are hosting refugees in order to increase employment and job opportunities in those areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21467/22]
Thu, 28 Apr 2022
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National Development Plan
James O'Connor
109. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding funding certainty for capital projects in the national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21469/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Road Safety
James O'Connor
115. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the details regarding the costs of the new average speed camera system on the M7 Motorway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21093/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Road Safety
James O'Connor
127. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the details of the installation cost of the new average speed camera system on the M8 and if his Department has carried out a cost-benefit analysis prior to the installation of the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21094/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Environmental Schemes
James O'Connor
237. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 124 of 21 September 2021, the position regarding the micro-generation support scheme; if he will provide a timetable for the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19400/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Health Services Staff
James O'Connor
1456. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a comprehensive breakdown of the locations of rehabilitation consultants in hospitals throughout the country, including the catchment areas for which they are responsible geographically; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19656/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Medical Aids and Appliances
James O'Connor
1674. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the areas of the country in which the HSE covers the cost of compression sleeves for breast cancer patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20504/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Medical Aids and Appliances
James O'Connor
1675. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the areas of the country in which the HSE covers the cost of compression garments for patients who require them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20505/22]
Thu, 7 Apr 2022
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Broadband Infrastructure
James O'Connor
119. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to update broadband for schools in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18873/22]
Tue, 5 Apr 2022
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Broadband Infrastructure
James O'Connor
123. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there are plans to further increase the number of broadband connection points available across the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17968/22]
Tue, 5 Apr 2022
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Community Development Projects
James O'Connor
135. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the way the new community centre fund can be utilised to improve and maintain community centres, which are vital to local communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17967/22]
Tue, 5 Apr 2022
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Visa Applications
James O'Connor
628. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding a visa application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18323/22]
Tue, 5 Apr 2022
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Visa Applications
James O'Connor
629. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding a visa application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18324/22]
Thu, 31 Mar 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
James O'Connor
135. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the way a dairy farmer retirement scheme could pave the way for more young farmers getting involved in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16966/22]
Thu, 31 Mar 2022
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Mental Health Policy
James O'Connor
377. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding changes to permanent residential mental healthcare in Ireland and the way the Vision for Change policy will impact it. [17159/22]
Thu, 31 Mar 2022
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Mental Health Policy
James O'Connor
378. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the implementation of the Vision for Change policy relating to residential mental healthcare in Ireland. [17160/22]
Thu, 31 Mar 2022
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Farm Costs
James O'Connor
449. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work his Department is undertaking to support dairy and tillage farmers in relation to the supply of fertiliser. [17150/22]
Thu, 31 Mar 2022
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Animal Feedstuffs
James O'Connor
450. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the plan his Department is undertaking to improve Ireland's dependency on grain imports for the production of animal feed. [17151/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
James O'Connor
665. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the €1,000 Covid bonus payment for healthcare workers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16029/22]
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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International Protection
James O'Connor
6. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline supports provided to date through the community sponsorship model and whether consideration has been given to including Ukrainian nationals in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15316/22]
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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Childcare Services
James O'Connor
60. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his Department’s plans to improve the pay and conditions of professionals in the childcare sector and to help increase the availability of childcare places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15481/22]
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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Diplomatic Representation
James O'Connor
108. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his Department’s plans to expand the Irish diplomatic presence in the Middle East given the current circumstances surrounding energy security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15482/22]
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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Passport Services
James O'Connor
134. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the current timelines for first-time applications and renewals of passports in Ireland; the number of passports processed to date in 2022 in comparison to 2021; the number of passports that remain to be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15483/22]
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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Early Childhood Care and Education
James O'Connor
305. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports that are in place for early years providers that face an unexpected loss of premises; if his Department’s sustainability fund can be accessed for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15317/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Ukraine War
James O'Connor
45. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection if social welfare payments including the living alone allowance and the fuel allowance will be impacted by those offering to pledge accommodation for refugees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14829/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Social Welfare Code
James O'Connor
72. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection her strategy to review the payment rate of the fuel allowance in view of increased costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14828/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Ukraine War
James O'Connor
640. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the new measures being provided to Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14897/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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State Examinations
James O'Connor
85. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the status of leaving certificate reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13498/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Broadband Infrastructure
James O'Connor
120. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education her views on the roll-out of broadband for rural schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13497/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Departmental Schemes
James O'Connor
280. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the status of her Department’s plans to change the qualify criteria for DEIS status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13594/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Schools Building Projects
James O'Connor
281. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the tender status of schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13595/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
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Apprenticeship Programmes
James O'Connor
76. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress that has been made under apprenticeship commitments in Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12768/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
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Apprenticeship Programmes
James O'Connor
106. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will report on the take-up of the new employer grant for apprenticeships introduced in Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12769/22]
Thu, 3 Mar 2022
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Public Transport
James O'Connor
34. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if an update will be provided on the roll-out of the youth travel card. [12112/22]
Thu, 3 Mar 2022
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Transport Policy
James O'Connor
55. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport his plans to place existing diesel vehicles ahead of the ban on new diesel car sales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10501/22]
Thu, 3 Mar 2022
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Wastewater Treatment
James O'Connor
115. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of the investment in wastewater treatment facilities to increase available service lands for housing development. [12137/22]
Thu, 3 Mar 2022
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Housing Provision
James O'Connor
135. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the plans of his Department to provide social and affordable housing in an area (details supplied). [12136/22]
Thu, 3 Mar 2022
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Housing Policy
James O'Connor
264. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if an update will be provided on the work of the Housing Commission. [12114/22]
Wed, 2 Mar 2022
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
James O'Connor
20. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent attendance at the One Ocean Summit. [10089/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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National Economic and Social Council
James O'Connor
8. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Council. [10088/22]
Thu, 24 Feb 2022
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Sports Funding
James O'Connor
16. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans to allocate the funding for the approved projects under the 2022 sports capital grants; if there is a timeline available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10507/22]
Thu, 24 Feb 2022
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Sports Funding
James O'Connor
52. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when her Department will make a decision on sports capital and equipment programme grants applications that have been appealed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10508/22]
Thu, 24 Feb 2022
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Renewable Energy Generation
James O'Connor
114. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department will implement a renewable energy scheme for beef and dairy farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10502/22]
Thu, 24 Feb 2022
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Sport and Recreational Development
James O'Connor
238. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of the Sport Ireland winter initiative; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10430/22]
Thu, 24 Feb 2022
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Sport and Recreational Development
James O'Connor
239. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of the national swimming strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10431/22]
Thu, 24 Feb 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
James O'Connor
363. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) qualifies for the pandemic bonus payment. [10640/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Census of Population
James O'Connor
6. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the plans of the Central Statistics Office for census 2022. [10087/22]
Tue, 15 Feb 2022
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Disabilities Assessments
James O'Connor
160. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the status of the backlog of assessment of needs for children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5446/22]
Thu, 10 Feb 2022
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Enterprise Policy
James O'Connor
23. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his Department’s strategy for creation of unicorn start-ups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6551/22]
Tue, 8 Feb 2022
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Further and Higher Education
James O'Connor
66. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the strategy to ensure an adequate number of higher and further education places will be made available for the 2022-2023 academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6376/22]