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Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Sports Events
Jim O'Callaghan
305. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an update in relation to the joint Ireland and UK bid to host UEFA EURO 2028. [4200/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Sports Events
Jim O'Callaghan
306. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what steps her Department is taking to develop a strategy to identify the type of major sporting events Ireland can and should bid for. [4201/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Departmental Policies
Jim O'Callaghan
307. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an outline of measures taken by her Department and its relevant agencies to tackle violence, racism, discrimination and other forms of abuse in sport. [4202/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Sports Organisations
Jim O'Callaghan
308. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an update in relation to the Sports Action Plan and its requirement to have 40% gender representation on the boards of the National Governing Bodies of Sport. [4203/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Departmental Programmes
Jim O'Callaghan
309. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what steps her Department is taking to support Women in Sport programmes. [4204/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Departmental Policies
Jim O'Callaghan
310. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an outline of measures taken by her Department and its relevant agencies to encourage volunteering in sport. [4205/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Care of the Elderly
Jim O'Callaghan
547. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the financial supports available to older people who wish to avail of assisted living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4108/24]
Thu, 25 Jan 2024
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Ukraine War
Jim O'Callaghan
13. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on how extraordinary revenues held by private entities stemming directly from Russia’s immobilised assets could be directed to support Ukraine and its recovery and reconstruction, consistent with applicable contractual obligations and in accordance with EU and international law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3421/24]
Thu, 25 Jan 2024
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Human Rights
Jim O'Callaghan
17. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the latest developments in the case of (details supplied) and other political prisoners in Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3420/24]
Wed, 24 Jan 2024
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European Union
Jim O'Callaghan
45. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on work being done to prepare for Ireland’s presidency of the EU in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3206/24]
Wed, 24 Jan 2024
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International Bodies
Jim O'Callaghan
46. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Ireland’s allocation for the International Criminal Court in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3207/24]
Wed, 24 Jan 2024
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Brexit Issues
Jim O'Callaghan
106. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his assessment of the likely impact of new United Kingdom import controls; the action taken by his Department in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3353/24]
Wed, 24 Jan 2024
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Brexit Issues
Jim O'Callaghan
174. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his assessment of the likely impact of new United Kingdom import controls; the action by his Department in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3352/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Recycling Policy
Jim O'Callaghan
138. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications whether any consideration has been given to the deposit re-turn scheme having a negative impact on those persons who already engage in 100% recycling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2822/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
426. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if she will report on Garda Operation Táirge; the number of persons arrested and charged under this operation; if this operation is still active; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2498/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
427. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí in each division who are trained in drone legislation, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2499/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
428. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the date of her last meeting with the Chief Superintendent of the DMR North division; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2500/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
429. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the amount that An Garda Síochána spent on replacing musical instruments for the Garda band in 2023; if these musical instruments are insured for loss or damages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2501/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
430. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the estimated full-year cost if 1,600 new gardaí were recruited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2502/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
431. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of sergeants, inspectors and superintendents within Dublin that are trained in public order, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2503/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
432. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of cases that the Garda National Immigration Bureau dealt with in 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2504/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
433. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda cars and vans attached to each Garda district within the DMR as of 8 January 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2505/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
434. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí, by rank, attached to the divisional drugs unit as of 9 January 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2506/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
435. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of cases dealt with by the Dublin north divisional protective services bureau in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2507/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
436. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of new marked Garda cars and vans that joined the Garda dog unit in 2023; the number of those vehicles that withdrew from the dog unit during 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2508/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
437. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice when each of the boats currently in the Garda water unit are next scheduled to be replaced, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2509/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
438. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of full-time civilian staff working in the Garda mounted unit as of 9 January 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2510/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Parole Boards
Jim O'Callaghan
440. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice her plans to introduce regulations to allow for persons serving determinate sentences to become eligible for parole review by the Parole Board as per section 24(3) of the Parole Act 2019; the status of the policy review for the potential introduction of these regulations, as detailed under action 15 in the Review of Policy Options for Prison and Penal Reform 2022-2024; whether additional staffing and resources will be provided to the Parole Board for the operation of these regulations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2550/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Parole Boards
Jim O'Callaghan
441. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice for information on the total number of decisions for release made by the former Interim Parole Board relating specifically to determinate sentence prisoners in 2019, 2020 and 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2551/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Nursing Homes
Jim O'Callaghan
598. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether the former Baggot Street Hospital could be used as a State owned nursing home for elderly people in the vicinity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2544/24]
Thu, 18 Jan 2024
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National Car Test
Jim O'Callaghan
146. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if, after a car has failed its inspection and a fee of €55 has been paid, a return fee of €28 to the NCT test centre can be reconsidered for smaller repairs such as a bulb replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2103/24]
Thu, 18 Jan 2024
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Aviation Industry
Jim O'Callaghan
241. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the fine that is imposed on an airline that carries a passenger whose travel documentation is not in order when they arrive in Ireland. [2133/24]
Thu, 18 Jan 2024
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Aviation Industry
Jim O'Callaghan
242. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice to list the airlines that have had carrier liability fines imposed on them in 2023; and the amount of those fines. [2134/24]
Thu, 18 Jan 2024
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Aviation Industry
Jim O'Callaghan
243. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice whether airlines can be required to provide to the Garda national immigration bureau evidence of the travel documentation relied on by passengers when embarking an airline bound for Ireland. [2135/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Middle East
Jim O'Callaghan
26. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs whether enquiries will be made to assist the journalists and their families (details supplied) and who are currently stuck in Gaza and attempting to get out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56733/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Driver Licences
Jim O'Callaghan
294. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport whether on renewing an individual's drivers licence online the requirement to have a public services card in order to activate MyGovID will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1752/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Departmental Data
Jim O'Callaghan
451. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of IDA-supported jobs in each county at the end of 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1868/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Departmental Data
Jim O'Callaghan
452. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of Enterprise Ireland-]supported jobs in each county at the end of 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1869/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Enterprise Support Services
Jim O'Callaghan
453. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of Local Enterprise Office supported jobs in each county at the end of 2023, in tabular from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1870/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Small and Medium Enterprises
Jim O'Callaghan
457. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the key supports his Department is providing for the SME sector. [2096/24]
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]
Wed, 13 Dec 2023
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Wastewater Treatment
Jim O'Callaghan
128. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding allocated in each case for the successful applications under the €50 million funding scheme targeting the wastewater collection and treatment needs of villages and settlements without access to public wastewater services which he announced on 7 December 2023, by county, in tabular form. [55738/23]
Wed, 13 Dec 2023
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Disability Services
Jim O'Callaghan
210. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures and initiatives he has taken to support disability rights and inclusion since 27 June 2020. [55609/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Departmental Programmes
Jim O'Callaghan
79. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach for an overview of the Shared Ireland Programme since its establishment in 2020; the key initiatives taken; and his assessment of their impact to date. [54390/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Housing Schemes
Jim O'Callaghan
247. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter relating to help-to-buy and the Revenue Commissioners (details supplied). [54870/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Tax Exemptions
Jim O'Callaghan
266. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance whether registered charities can be permitted to rent residential units without being subject to vacant home tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55405/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Jim O'Callaghan
355. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the main initiatives she has taken to provide reduced class sizes at primary school level since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; her plans for 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55298/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Education Standards
Jim O'Callaghan
356. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the main initiatives she has taken to improve the quality of secondary education since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; her plans for 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55299/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Educational Disadvantage
Jim O'Callaghan
357. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the main initiatives she has taken to tackle educational disadvantage since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; her plans for 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55300/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Special Educational Needs
Jim O'Callaghan
358. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the main initiatives she has taken to improve the quality of special needs education since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; her plans for 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55301/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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School Meals Programme
Jim O'Callaghan
494. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will detail, in tabular form a breakdown on a county-by-county basis of the 150,000 school children that will benefit from the expansion of the Hot School Meals Programme. [55065/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Departmental Data
Jim O'Callaghan
507. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection for an overview of the key social protection improvements announced since 27 June 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55304/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Social Welfare Payments
Jim O'Callaghan
508. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for proposing to introduce a tiered reform of the disability allowance; what steps are being taken to ensure that this reform is not contrary to the interests of people with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55305/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
548. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of WTE civilian Garda staff, by grade, working in each divisional protective service unit as of 4 December 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54896/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
549. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of e-bikes currently in the Garda fleet; if this number will be further increased during 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54897/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
550. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of competitions held for sworn gardaí to apply to join divisional roads policing units in 2022 and to-date in 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54898/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
551. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 868 of 7 November 2023, if she has received the necessary information from the Garda authorities to have this question answered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54899/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
552. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of cases dealt with by the Garda computer crime unit in 2022 and to date in 2023; the number of these cases that have been successfully completed in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54900/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
553. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if funding has been sought by the Garda Commissioner for the purchase of water cannons for use by An Garda Síochána during major public order and violent disorder events. [54901/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
554. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if the contracts for the provision of new aircraft and helicopters for the Garda air support unit have been signed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54903/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
555. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if Coolock Garda station is included in the Garda Capital Investment Programme 2022-2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54904/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Citizenship Applications
Jim O'Callaghan
556. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of applications for Irish citizenship received by INIS in each month from January to November 2023, inclusive; the number therein of those applications in each month where acknowledgement letters have issued to the applicant, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54905/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
557. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if all Garda stations within DMR have stand-alone computers for Garda members to view CCTV; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54906/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
558. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the budget allocation for the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigations in 2022 and 2023; the budget for same in 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54907/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Disability Diagnoses
Jim O'Callaghan
649. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005, for each LHO area, in tabular form. [54509/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Health Services Staff
Jim O'Callaghan
650. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of staff in community neuro-rehabilitation teams in each CHO; the specific medical or healthcare posts in each team in each CHO; and the estimated full-year cost of providing a full neuro-rehabilitation team in each CHO, in tabular form. [54524/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Childcare Services
Jim O'Callaghan
711. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the action taken to support the childcare and early years sector since 27 June 2020. [55284/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Jim O'Callaghan
732. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for an MRI scan in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54498/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Jim O'Callaghan
733. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for a CT scan in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 months and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54499/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Jim O'Callaghan
734. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for a bone scan in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54500/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Jim O'Callaghan
735. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number the number of people waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for an angiogram in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for than 6 months; 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54501/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Jim O'Callaghan
736. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number to detail in tabular format the number of people waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for an electroencephalogram in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for the following waiting periods; less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54502/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Jim O'Callaghan
737. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number to detail in tabular format the number of people waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54503/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Jim O'Callaghan
738. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for an ultrasound scan in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for 6 months; 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54504/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Jim O'Callaghan
739. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for an electrocardiogram (ECG) in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54505/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Jim O'Callaghan
740. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the physiotherapy waiting list and within that the number waiting less than 6 , 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available; and if he would indicate also for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-4, 5-17, 18-64 and aged 65 plus, for each LHO area, in tabular form. [54510/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Jim O'Callaghan
741. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list and within that the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the number waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 and above, for each LHO area as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available, in tabular form. [54511/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Jim O'Callaghan
742. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list and within that the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the number waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 and above, for each LHO area as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available, in tabular from. [54512/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Jim O'Callaghan
743. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list and within that the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the number waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 and above, for each LHO area as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available, in tabular from. [54513/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Jim O'Callaghan
744. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a podiatry appointment in primary care as of 1 December 2023 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [54514/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Jim O'Callaghan
745. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for an ophthalmology appointment in primary care as of 1 December 2023 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [54515/23]