Parliamentary questions

EU Directives

Noel Grealish

107. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance his views on a derogation in the proposed transposition process of IORP II for small single-member pension schemes as was provided in the previous directive on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11769/19]

Student Universal Support Ireland Data

Noel Grealish

160. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications for a third-level maintenance grant refused in each of the years 2015 to 2018 and to date in 2019 as a result of an independent mature student being unable to provide proof of independent residence according to the SUSI requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12047/19]

Fines Data

Noel Grealish

204. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons who have failed to pay fines imposed by the courts since the commencement of the Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014; the number of persons who have had an attachment order, a recovery order or community service order made against them as a result; the number of persons imprisoned for failure to pay such fines; the equivalent figures for the three-year period before the introduction of the Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11958/19]

LEADER Programmes Data

Noel Grealish

618. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the percentage of total expenditure by each LEADER group on administration and animation in the 2009 to 2014 programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11818/19]

LEADER Programmes Expenditure

Noel Grealish

619. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the planned level of administration and animation expenditure over the lifetime of the current LEADER programme for all LAGs, both independent and local authority, expressed as a percentage of their total budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11820/19]

LEADER Programmes Expenditure

Noel Grealish

620. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the percentage of the total expenditure of local action groups on LEADER programmes retained by local authorities; if this retention applies to all LAGs administering LEADER; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11822/19]

EU Directives

Noel Grealish

627. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on the need for mediation between the Department of Finance and her Department over differences in the proposed transposition of the IORP II directive regarding a derogation for small single member pension schemes as was provided in the previous directive on this issue. [11770/19]

HSE Legal Cases

Noel Grealish

271. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the progress of the expert group established to consider alternative mechanisms to the court process for resolving clinical negligence claims; the position regarding the expected publication of the final report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10318/19]

Medical Records

Noel Grealish

360. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the reason a hospital is refusing to supply medical records to a person (details supplied) who requested them over 14 months ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10810/19]

Inland Fisheries

Noel Grealish

414. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a further bye-law will be introduced to give protection to wild brown trout in seven State-owned salmonid lakes in view of the court ruling on Bye-Law No. 964 of 2018; the timeframe for the introduction of a new bye-law; the changes which will be made to the revised bye-law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10529/19]

Inland Fisheries

Noel Grealish

415. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a new bye-law is to be introduced following the court decision on Bye-Law No. 964 of 2018; if Inland Fisheries Ireland will have no capacity or capabilities to do stream enhancements programmes; the way in which the bye-law designation can be fulfilled; the way in which invasive species such as pike, perch and roach can enjoy equal protection to that of native species of trout, sea trout and Atlantic salmon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10530/19]

Public Sector Pensions Data

Noel Grealish

46. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance the cost of income tax relief provided in the public service pension related deduction by section 790C of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 in each of the years 2015 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10083/19]

Road Projects Data

Noel Grealish

204. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the final cost of the abandoned Galway city outer bypass project by category of expense such as planning and design, legal costs, environmental impact studies and so on; the estimated cost of the project when it was originally commenced; the original estimated timeframe for completion of the project; the length of time that elapsed from when the road was initially announced until it was formally abandoned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8562/19]

Road Projects Expenditure

Noel Grealish

205. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the spend on the N6 Galway city transport project to date by category of expense; the date the project was formally announced; the estimated completion date; the estimated final cost of the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8563/19]

Passport Services

Noel Grealish

138. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the contract for the Passport Express service with An Post will be renewed when the current contract expires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8257/19]

Trade Agreements

Noel Grealish

308. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if Ireland or the EU has a free trade agreement with the Philippines; if no trade agreement exists, the applicable duty for exports from the EU to the Philippines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8256/19]

Road Network

Noel Grealish

568. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a new pedestrian overbridge and pedestrian crossing on the N67 at Oranmore, County Galway, will be provided (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8258/19]

Taxi Regulations

Noel Grealish

569. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if rules with regard to the ten-year cap on the age of regular taxis can be changed to bring them into line with wheelchair taxis, which can be up to 15 years old, in view of the fact that all cars have to prove roadworthiness and maintain a certain standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8259/19]

Addiction Treatment Services

Noel Grealish

182. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the opening hours of a health facility (details supplied) in Dublin 8; the number of beds in the facility; the numbers sleeping on the premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7582/19]

Emergency Services Data

Noel Grealish

274. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of fire brigade and ambulance call-outs in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7581/19]