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Thu, 21 Sep 2023
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School Transport
Michael Ring
159. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education if two siblings (details supplied) in County Mayo can be accommodated on the return journey from school in view of the fact that there are four confirmed vacant seats on the bus for this specific journey and the fact that the children have always availed of school transport and the obvious need for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40796/23]
Thu, 21 Sep 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Michael Ring
169. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when a school (details supplied) will be approved for major capital works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40855/23]
Thu, 21 Sep 2023
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School Enrolments
Michael Ring
174. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education if she will detail, for primary schools and second level schools, the instances where roll numbers have been inflated for each of the past ten years, in tabular form; the action taken by her Department in such instances; the actions taken arising from such fraudulent claims; if any board of management or school principal has ever been prosecuted or disciplined for such submissions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40890/23]
Thu, 21 Sep 2023
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Television Licence Fee
Michael Ring
209. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of households who currently qualify for the free television licence; the corresponding numbers for each of the past ten years, in tabular form; the resulting cost to the Exchequer for each of those years; if these monies were transferred directly to RTÉ on an annual basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40888/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Foreign Birth Registration
Michael Ring
23. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to outline the position regarding a foreign birth registration application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40107/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Business Regulation
Michael Ring
158. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance to outline the legal position in relation to businesses not accepting cash; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40159/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Legislative Measures
Michael Ring
159. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to introduce legislation pertaining to a cashless society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40160/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Public Sector Pensions
Michael Ring
191. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when approval will issue on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39648/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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School Transport
Michael Ring
250. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education if school transport will be provided to a student (details supplied), considering their circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39531/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Disadvantaged Status
Michael Ring
336. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when a project worker will be approved for a school (details supplied) so that the school can benefit from being included in the expansion of DEIS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40196/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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School Transport
Michael Ring
369. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education if school transport can be provided to siblings (details supplied) attending a gaelscoil; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40462/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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School Transport
Michael Ring
377. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education if her Department will provide a one-off grant in respect of transport costs incurred for Ukrainian students (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40584/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Local Authorities
Michael Ring
409. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of staff in each local authority in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39561/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Social Welfare Schemes
Michael Ring
629. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection when the review of payments to a person (details supplied) will be complete; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39882/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Penalty Points System
Michael Ring
670. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice to confirm if penalty points for speeding have been applied in specific circumstances (details supplied) in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39560/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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General Practitioner Services
Michael Ring
974. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health when a replacement GP will commence at a location (details supplied); if a temporary replacement GP will be provided until a permanent GP is secured for the vacant position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40194/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Foreign Birth Registration
Michael Ring
35. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will outline the situation with an application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38076/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Foreign Birth Registration
Michael Ring
60. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a foreign birth registration application for a person (details supplied) will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39066/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Driver Test
Michael Ring
362. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport the steps that are being taken to reduce the waiting times for driving tests in two particular locations (details supplied) in view of the stress and hardship it is causing to applicants; the measures that have been put in place to address same; the further measures that will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38505/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Driver Test
Michael Ring
363. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport how many people are waiting for driving tests at two locations in County Mayo (details supplied) as of 25 August 2023, in tabular form. [38506/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Driver Test
Michael Ring
364. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport how many people are waiting six months or more for driving tests at two locations (details supplied) in County Mayo as of 25 August 2023, in tabular form. [38507/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Driver Test
Michael Ring
365. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport how many driving testers are employed at two locations (details supplied) in County Mayo as of 25 August 2023, in tabular form. [38508/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Driver Test
Michael Ring
393. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport if an earlier driving test date can be scheduled for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of this person's very urgent need for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38788/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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School Transport
Michael Ring
624. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education if school transport will be continued for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37868/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Michael Ring
628. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education the position regarding a new building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37926/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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School Transport
Michael Ring
665. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education if school transport will be provided to siblings (details supplied) considering that this family has been availing of the school transport service since 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38382/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Michael Ring
685. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education the reason his Department will not give a school (details supplied) in County Mayo permission to proceed to construction for a modular classroom in view of the numbers in this school and the fact that this school will have not adequate accommodation for its pupils in September and also in view of the fact that this matter has been ongoing for at least a year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38587/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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School Transport
Michael Ring
696. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education to outline the situation regarding the provision of school transport for a pupil (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38656/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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School Transport
Michael Ring
703. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education if the school transport provision to siblings (details supplied) could be extended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38739/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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School Transport
Michael Ring
727. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the provision of school transport for a student (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38836/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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School Transport
Michael Ring
734. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education the reason that a secondary-school student (details supplied) has not been given a seat on the school transport bus, in view of the fact that they have availed of school transport as a concessionary pupil for the past four years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38878/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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School Transport
Michael Ring
736. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when a school (details supplied) will be reimbursed transport costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38920/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Housing Schemes
Michael Ring
944. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will extend the 13-month timeline, from approval to the completion of works, under the croí cónaithe towns funds - vacant property refurbishment grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38902/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
Michael Ring
1021. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an invalidity pension application by a person (details supplied); if all contributions regarding their employment periods have now been considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38147/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Social Welfare Appeals
Michael Ring
1047. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection to outline the sequence of events in relation to a claim (details supplied) and explain the reason it has been referred back to the appeals office by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38800/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Social Welfare Payments
Michael Ring
1054. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection when a disability allowance payment (details supplied) will be restored to the claimant's bank account rather than in-person collection at a post office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39071/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Departmental Funding
Michael Ring
1329. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if funding is available for a specific project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39067/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Animal Welfare
Michael Ring
1345. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an animal welfare officer will be appointed for Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39410/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Student Accommodation
Michael Ring
1419. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the outcome of the engagement between officials from his Department and officials from the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the provider of student accommodation in Sligo regarding the shortage of student accommodation; the steps being taken to resolve this shortage in student accommodation; what is being proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38204/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Michael Ring
1758. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health when the special recognition pandemic payment will issue to a person in County Mayo (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38399/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Michael Ring
1760. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health when the special recognition pandemic payment will issue to a person in County Mayo (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38403/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Michael Ring
1775. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a building (details supplied); if it will be sold to the committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38513/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Health Services Staff
Michael Ring
1798. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health when shift leaders will be appointed to a facility (details supplied), in line with the HSE national clinic programme for adult critical care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38657/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Hospital Staff
Michael Ring
1799. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health to confirm the number of shift leads in ICU, both day and night, in listed hospitals (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38658/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Grant Payments
Michael Ring
2067. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will include illness benefit as an eligible long-term payment for the special rate of maintenance grant (where held for more than 24 consecutive months); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38837/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Departmental Staff
Michael Ring
3. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Taoiseach the number of personnel in his Department at principal officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board in the past ten years. [34933/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Road Projects
Michael Ring
213. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position of a road project (details supplied); when a decision will be made in relation to the tenders that were submitted, considering that this project was approved previously and had to go out for tender again; when a decision will be made regarding the allocation of funding for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36066/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Ring
311. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance to detail the mechanism by which 'brand ambassadors' who receive vehicles from motor companies can pay benefit-in-kind when they are not on the payroll of these companies, have no employment status with these companies and cannot record an annual mileage in performing their duties for these same companies. [36153/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Ring
312. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if a 'brand ambassador' for a motor company has a benefit-in-kind liability if he/she has a vehicle on lease from the company at well below the market rate; and if he will outline the steps he is taking to ensure that there is a fair application of this benefit-in-kind to all taxpayers. [36154/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Sports Funding
Michael Ring
538. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount of funding approved to a group (details supplied) from 2012 to date; what terms and conditions were attached to each funding approval, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36157/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Forestry Sector
Michael Ring
906. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position with the Forestry Programme 2023-2027 which is due to commence on 1 January 2023; if the programme has been finalised and approved; when he expects approval to be given in view of the current crisis in the forestry industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35772/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Rural Schemes
Michael Ring
1493. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount of funding approved to a group (details supplied) from 2012 to date; what terms and conditions were attached to each funding approval, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36158/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
116. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of personnel in his Department at principal officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34923/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
148. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of personnel in his Department at principal officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34921/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
211. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of personnel in his Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34918/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
240. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport the number of personnel in his Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34932/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Insurance Coverage
Michael Ring
246. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport if a recipient of a vehicle under the brand ambassador programme from a motor dealership is required to have individual insurance cover for such a vehicle. [34976/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
289. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the number of personnel in his Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34922/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Tax Data
Michael Ring
290. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will detail the number of taxpayers who have declared an income from brand ambassadors or equivalent from motor companies over the past ten years, in tabular form. [34974/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
335. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the number of personnel in his Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34928/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
351. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of personnel in his Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34920/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Staff
Michael Ring
368. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education the number of personnel in her Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34919/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Staff
Michael Ring
401. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of personnel in her Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34931/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
449. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of personnel in his Department, at principal officer level or above, who on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34926/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
500. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of personnel in her Department at principal officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34930/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
533. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice the number of personnel in her Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34927/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
567. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of personnel in his Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34916/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Coillte Teoranta
Michael Ring
568. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for a breakdown on the amount of funds Coillte Teoranta has invested in the maintenance and upkeep of the Western Way walking route in the properties under their control from Sralagagh West, Ballycastle Forest, through Sheskin Forest, Nephin Beg and other forest properties south to Leenaun from January 2018 to date, in tabular form. [34977/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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State Bodies
Michael Ring
616. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of personnel in his Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34917/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
665. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the number of personnel in his Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34925/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Michael Ring
819. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive an initial assessment by a hospital for scoliosis in view of the severe impact this condition is having on this child’s life. [35337/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Michael Ring
820. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health how many children are waiting for an initial review/assessment for scoliosis in Crumlin Hospital at the present time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35350/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Michael Ring
821. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for a child to be assessed by Crumlin Hospital for scoliosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35351/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Michael Ring
822. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health what measures he is implementing or planning to implement to reduce the waiting times for a scoliosis assessment in Crumlin Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35354/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
862. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of personnel in his Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34924/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Departmental Appointments
Michael Ring
872. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of personnel in her Department, at Principal Officer level or above, who on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34929/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Forestry Sector
Michael Ring
873. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for a breakdown on the amount of funds Coillte Teoranta has invested in the maintenance and upkeep of the Western Way walking route in the properties under their control from Sralagagh West, Ballycastle Forest, through Sheskin Forest, Nephin Beg and other forest properties south to Leenaun from January 2018 to date, in tabular form. [34978/23]
Wed, 12 Jul 2023
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School Transport
Michael Ring
120. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education if a bus decanting service will be provided for 66 students in County Mayo (details supplied) whose school has had to transfer locations for the first two terms of the school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34569/23]
Wed, 12 Jul 2023
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Michael Ring
250. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if the specialist referral of a child (details supplied) can be arranged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34508/23]
Wed, 12 Jul 2023
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Health Services
Michael Ring
252. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the reason no specific service (details supplied) is being provided in an area; what plans are there to address this situation; if an advertisement has been placed to recruit the position; if so, the outcome of the recruitment campaign; how many children are currently waiting for this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34517/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Protected Disclosures
Michael Ring
125. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a review (details supplied) is ongoing; if it has been completed, whether the findings will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33432/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Ring
200. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance to compare the tax treatment of the following persons: a car salesman who has the use of a car from their employer; a company representative who is supplied with a vehicle to do their work; an employee who receives a 'car allowance' with their salary; a 'brand ambassador' who has a new car supplied for their personal use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33998/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Housing Schemes
Michael Ring
358. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to increase the maximum grant available under the housing aid for older people scheme for roof repairs/replacement in view of the increased construction costs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33597/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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State Pensions
Michael Ring
446. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date on introducing a total contributions approach with respect to the State pension (contributory) applications; when he expects this to be in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33824/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Nursing Homes
Michael Ring
674. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if any meetings have taken place between him and representatives from private nursing homes in relation to the current challenges that private nursing homes are facing with regards to increased costs and trying to remain viable and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33513/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Nursing Homes
Michael Ring
675. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if he acknowledges the current crisis in the private nursing home sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33516/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Third Level Education
Michael Ring
863. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to explain the rationale for the three-year break in studies required for a person to apply for a SUSI grant as an independent mature student for postgraduate studies; if there are any plans to change or reduce the three-year break in studies requirement rule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33555/23]
Thu, 6 Jul 2023
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Agriculture Industry
Michael Ring
302. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a deed of transfer will be processed for persons in County Mayo (details supplied), in view of the inordinate amount of time it is taking to be dealt with and the serious impact of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33413/23]
Wed, 5 Jul 2023
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National Transport Authority
Michael Ring
63. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport if a renewed emphasis could be placed by the NTA on the allocation of funding to rural towns and villages, as opposed to larger urban centres for active travel funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32883/23]
Wed, 5 Jul 2023
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Departmental Data
Michael Ring
203. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the number of people who have died from sepsis in Ireland in each of the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33027/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Michael Ring
285. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when a school (details supplied) in County Mayo will be able to proceed to construction; if her officials have completed the review of the tender documentation; if not, when they expect to have it completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32238/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Michael Ring
286. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education to provide a comprehensive and detailed update on the delivery of a promised new school building (details supplied) in County Mayo, in view of the condition of this school and the fact that the new school building was approved in February 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32239/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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School Staff
Michael Ring
315. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) can retain the additional permanent mainstream teacher which has been provisionally approved for 2023/2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32633/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Traveller Accommodation
Michael Ring
350. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when funding will be provided for the refurbishment of accommodation and site facilities as the current residents are living in substandard conditions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32194/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Departmental Schemes
Michael Ring
376. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when a scheme (details supplied) will be open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32720/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Septic Tanks
Michael Ring
377. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider reopening the period for the registration of septic tanks in view of the recent reports about septic tanks' failing inspections, which would enable households that did not register in 2013 to avail of the septic tank grant to carry out necessary repair works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32721/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Septic Tanks
Michael Ring
378. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will change the qualifying criteria for the septic tank grant to enable households that self-report a fault to qualify, rather than just households that have been inspected or those in a prioritised area for action in accordance with the River Basin Management Plan 2018-2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32722/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Community Employment Schemes
Michael Ring
400. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department will fund the external statutory audit costs for community employment scheme considering that the external statutory audit is now a requirement of community employment guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32582/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Social Welfare Payments
Michael Ring
406. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the spring cost of living bonus has not yet issued to a person (details supplied) despite being promised payment within two weeks in a previous reply to a Parliamentary Question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32818/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Ukraine War
Michael Ring
517. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the updated position regarding his Department’s engagement with the ATU and the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science regarding the student accommodation in Sligo which has been offered to house Ukrainian refugees and the subsequent impact of same on student accommodation in Sligo; what discussions have taken place to date; what options are being considered; when he expects an outcome to these discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32618/23]