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Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Departmental Expenditure
Jim O'Callaghan
685. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the details of the expenditure on new school buildings and refurbishment of existing buildings since 27 June 2020, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1949/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Departmental Policies
Jim O'Callaghan
969. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are plans to increase the home benefits package for over 70s; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1572/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
992. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the time it takes for suitability background checks on Garda recruits to be completed. [56296/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Legislative Reviews
Jim O'Callaghan
1055. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice to give an update on the operation of the Sex Offenders (Amendment) Act 2023 and what impact she believes it is having on deterring or controlling sex offenders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57114/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Legislative Measures
Jim O'Callaghan
1098. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice whether the Family Courts Bill 2022 can be amended to include provisions that compel banks to honour court orders related to property transfers and deeds, treating them as final and binding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1431/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Legislative Measures
Jim O'Callaghan
1099. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice whether the Family Courts Bill 2022 can be amended to extend the first start legislation to include separated/divorced couples seeking to re-mortgage property and providing them with the same financial benefits as first-time buyers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1432/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Legislative Measures
Jim O'Callaghan
1100. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice whether the Family Courts Bill 2022 can be amended to provide for the establishment of separate procedures for banks to review mortgage applications from separated/divorced couples with existing court orders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1433/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Legislative Measures
Jim O'Callaghan
1101. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice whether the Family Courts Bill 2022 can be amended to allow for the implementation of mechanisms allowing individuals to discharge mortgages directly, eliminating the need for payments through an ex-partner's account and reducing the risk of financial abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1434/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Disability Services
Jim O'Callaghan
1343. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of residential places for people with a disability currently being provided as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available, by CHO area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56746/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Disability Services
Jim O'Callaghan
1344. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of new emergency places provided to people with a disability as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available, by CHO area, in tabular form. [56747/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Disability Services
Jim O'Callaghan
1345. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of people with a disability in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available; the number of people currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting less than 6, between 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [56748/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Disability Services
Jim O'Callaghan
1346. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of people with a disability in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available; the number of people currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting less than 6, between 6-12, and the number waiting less than 6, between 12-18, and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [56749/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Hospital Equipment
Jim O'Callaghan
1764. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health how many hospital trolleys were purchased and/or discarded in 2023; how many will be purchased in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1754/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Home Care Packages
Jim O'Callaghan
1796. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of homecare support hours for older people provided in each LHO area in 2023, in tabular from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1871/24]
Thu, 14 Dec 2023
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Departmental Correspondence
Jim O'Callaghan
249. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied). [56143/23]
Thu, 14 Dec 2023
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Departmental Correspondence
Jim O'Callaghan
252. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied). [56357/23]
Thu, 14 Dec 2023
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Enterprise Policy
Jim O'Callaghan
266. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extra supports provided to local enterprise offices since the current Government was formed in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56207/23]
Thu, 14 Dec 2023
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Regional Aid
Jim O'Callaghan
267. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the implementation of each of the Regional Enterprise Plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56208/23]
Thu, 14 Dec 2023
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Programme for Government
Jim O'Callaghan
335. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a report on the implementation of the programme for Government commitments in relation to local government; the other initiatives that have been undertaken with regard to local government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56095/23]
Wed, 13 Dec 2023
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Defence Forces
Jim O'Callaghan
20. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an overview of the key defence initiatives announced since 27 June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55611/23]