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Thu, 5 Jul 2018
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Taxi Regulations
John Curran
309. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the necessary measures will be taken to ensure that the Garda vetting process commences when an applicant applies to the NTA to become a taxi driver and not several months later when the SPV tests have been passed by the applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29835/18]
Thu, 5 Jul 2018
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Motor Insurance Costs
John Curran
327. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he will take to ensure that new taxi entrants can obtain vehicle insurance at a reasonable price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29834/18]
Wed, 4 Jul 2018
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Capitation Grants
John Curran
70. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the adequacy of the school capitation grant will be reviewed in order to meet the running costs of schools, especially small, medium and DEIS schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29232/18]
Wed, 4 Jul 2018
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Education and Training Provision
John Curran
188. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure the demand for construction workers is met by 2020 to cater for increased construction output in house and infrastructure development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22755/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Community Sector High Level Forum
John Curran
11. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the community sector high level forum has met since its meeting on 23 November 2017; the progress in regard to pension provisions for supervisors and assistant supervisors of community employment schemes; if reports from these meetings will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28777/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Public Transport Data
John Curran
468. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding allocated to the green public transport fund to support the uptake of energy efficient technologies for PSO operators in 2017 and 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29250/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Dublin Bus Fleet
John Curran
469. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of the alternative urban bus fleet trials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29251/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Dublin Bus Fleet
John Curran
470. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of work being carried out to implement the targets as set out in the national development programme to cease purchasing diesel-only buses from July 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29252/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Dublin Bus Fleet
John Curran
471. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the alternative urban bus fleet trials will begin in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29253/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
John Curran
472. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the targets for Dublin Bus to reduce emissions by 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29254/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
John Curran
473. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of green energy buses that have been introduced to the Bus Éireann bus fleet to date; the targets for moving to low emission vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29255/18]
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Home Care Packages Funding
John Curran
18. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Health his plans for a more flexible funding system to limit the delays being experienced by vulnerable older persons on waiting lists for home supports in view of the changing demographics in the provision of home care supports and intensive home care packages and the funding for these supports being finite; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28405/18]
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Drug and Alcohol Task Forces
John Curran
25. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Health the status of the development of a performance measurement system to improve accountability across all sectors of local and regional drug task forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28406/18]
Wed, 27 Jun 2018
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Passport Applications Administration
John Curran
55. Deputy John Curran asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if consideration has been given to an improved passport renewal reminder system at which there is an automatic renewal reminder opt-in with an optional opt-out in view of the recent delays at the Passport Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27905/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Defence Forces Allowances
John Curran
70. Deputy John Curran asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the 24-hour duty allowance rate for a soldier; when the allowance rate was set; his plans to review the allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27991/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal
John Curran
233. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a claim by a person (details supplied) lodged with the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal in 2012 has not been resolved; and when the case will be resolved. [27390/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Garda Strength
John Curran
259. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí stationed at Clondalkin, Lucan, Ronanstown, Ballyfermot and Rathcoole; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27923/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Garda Strength
John Curran
260. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community gardaí stationed at Clondalkin, Lucan, Ronanstown, Ballyfermot and Rathcoole; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27924/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Garda Strength
John Curran
261. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda Reserves stationed at Clondalkin, Lucan, Ronanstown, Ballyfermot and Rathcoole; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27925/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Anti-Social Behaviour
John Curran
262. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of anti-social behaviour prosecutions issued in the Dublin metropolitan west division in each of the years 2015 to 2017 and to date 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27926/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Infectious Diseases
John Curran
406. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to avoid outbreaks of measles here; the further steps he is taking to avoid vaccine complacency and to increase the uptake of the measles, mumps, and rubella, MMR, vaccine in view of the recent outbreak of measles in many European countries and the rate of uptake of the MMR vaccine here remaining at 92%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27922/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Home Help Service
John Curran
407. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Health the reason for the increases in the number of older persons waiting for home supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27927/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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HSE Data
John Curran
408. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Health the number of home support carers recruited by the Health Service Executive, HSE in each of the years 2015 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27928/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Medical Waste Disposal
John Curran
470. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the annual support of €75 for medical incontinence wear has been introduced; if so, the way in which it can be applied for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27990/18]
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
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Heritage Sites
John Curran
7. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of applications made for funding under the 2018 structures at risk fund; the criteria used in selecting the successful projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27116/18]
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
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Departmental Schemes
John Curran
172. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Health the progress made to date regarding the development of a new statutory homecare scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27177/18]
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
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Home Help Service Provision
John Curran
173. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the continued increases in persons waiting for home care supports in the short-term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27178/18]
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
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Bus Services
John Curran
222. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the exact low emission technology for BusConnects have been determined; the technologies being considered; the details of the research and analysis that has been carried out into electric bus solutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27179/18]
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
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Bus Services
John Curran
223. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there has been a further detailed assessment carried out as part of BusConnects as to the key locations being considered for park and ride facilities along the radial road network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27180/18]
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
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Bus Services
John Curran
224. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the provision of continuous bus lanes as planned by the Lucan to city centre BusConnects route will have (details supplied); his plans to prevent further congestion at this point; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27181/18]
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
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Home Loan Scheme
John Curran
252. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of home loans applied for; the number of home loans drawn down under the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme for each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27182/18]
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
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Social and Affordable Housing Data
John Curran
253. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of social housing completions by each local authority in 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27183/18]
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
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Social and Affordable Housing Data
John Curran
254. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of social housing completions by each local authority in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27185/18]
Wed, 20 Jun 2018
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Home Loan Scheme
John Curran
70. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of home loans that have been applied for; the number approved and drawn down under the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme; the number in relation to figures (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26673/18]
Wed, 20 Jun 2018
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Social and Affordable Housing Provision
John Curran
87. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when a national affordable housing scheme will be in place and operational (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26672/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Departmental Strategies
John Curran
46. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress she is making with regard to the implementation of the 33 actions of the Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities that she has responsibility for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26534/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme
John Curran
62. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the operation of the partial capacity benefit scheme will be reviewed to allow a person engage in part-time or casual work as a pathway back to employment but to receive a full social welfare payment for weeks they do not secure paid employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26535/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Tax Reliefs Application
John Curran
136. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Finance if section 23A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 will be amended to include professional snooker players (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26321/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Commencement of Legislation
John Curran
234. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 will be fully enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26263/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme
John Curran
8. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of applications for the 2016 and 2017 outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme, the criteria used in project selection and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25900/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Data
John Curran
107. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of claims being brought to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal each year; the number of claims settled in each year and to date in 2018; the average length of time taken to settle each claim; the number of claims over five years still waiting to be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25982/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Transport Policy
John Curran
50. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the specific timelines for the publication of the NTA's integrated implementation plan for the greater Dublin area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25394/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Traffic Management
John Curran
53. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to alleviate congestion on the M50 in the short term in view of the continuing congestion on the M50 especially at peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25393/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Passport Services
John Curran
174. Deputy John Curran asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade is he is satisfied that the Passport Office has sufficient resources to deal with the peak in demand during the summer months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24851/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Motor Insurance Data
John Curran
218. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Finance if the setting up of the national database to track insurance claims to develop an understanding of the way in which the cost of claims is affecting motor insurance premiums will be fast tracked in view of the high cost of motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24850/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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School Supervision and Substitution Scheme
John Curran
312. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps and actions he is taking to address the ongoing difficulty for schools to obtain substitute teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24383/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Schools Site Acquisitions
John Curran
374. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made to date on the site acquisition process that will identify the location of the new 1,000 pupil post-primary school to be established in 2020 to serve the Tallaght, Newcastle and Rathcoole area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24852/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Ministerial Meetings
John Curran
779. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Health if he has recently met with an organisation (details supplied); and if so, the outcome of the meeting. [25114/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Climate Change Policy
John Curran
1021. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress made on the 13 recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly final report on making Ireland a leader in tackling climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24854/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Transport Policy
John Curran
1080. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to deal with the use of rickshaws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24853/18]