Parliamentary questions

Revenue Commissioners Legal Cases

Sean Fleming

130. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Finance the number of court prosecutions initiated by the Revenue Commissioners in each of the years 2014 to 2018; the result of each of these court cases; the number and values of fines issued in each year; the value of fines collected each year; the value of fines still outstanding in respect of these prosecutions; the arrangements in place to collect the outstanding fines; if he will provide an age analysis of these outstanding fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15339/19]

Central Bank of Ireland Enforcement Actions

Sean Fleming

131. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Finance the number of court prosecutions initiated by the Central Bank in each of the years 2014 to 2018; the result of each of these court cases; the number and value of fines issued in each year; the value of fines collected each year; the value of fines still outstanding in respect of these prosecutions; the arrangements in place to collect the outstanding fines; if he will provide an age analysis of these outstanding fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15340/19]

Teachers' Remuneration

Sean Fleming

178. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a teacher (details supplied) will be put on a pay grade appropriate to their experience and qualifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15140/19]

Technological Universities Status

Sean Fleming

179. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the date position regarding a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15142/19]

Special Educational Needs Data

Sean Fleming

180. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children with an autism diagnosis that require school placement in preschool settings, mainstream primary schools, ASD units or second-level schools at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15143/19]

Schools Property

Sean Fleming

195. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of prefabs in each school in Portlaoise, County Laois; the annual cost of each; the cost of the prefabs for each school; his plans to replace the prefabs with permanent structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15316/19]

Data Protection

Sean Fleming

230. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of court prosecutions initiated by the Data Protection Commission in each of the years 2014 to 2018; the result of each of these court cases; the number and values of fines issued in each year; the value of fines collected each year; the value of fines still outstanding in respect of these prosecutions; the arrangements in place to collect the outstanding fines; if he will provide an age analysis of these outstanding fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15337/19]

Health and Safety Authority Data

Sean Fleming

235. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of court prosecutions initiated by the Health and Safety Authority in each of the years 2014 to 2018; the result of each of these court cases; the number and values of fines issued in each year; the value of fines collected each year; the value of fines still outstanding in respect of these prosecutions; the arrangements in place to collect the outstanding fines; if she will provide an age analysis of these outstanding fines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15332/19]

Competition and Consumer Protection Commission

Sean Fleming

236. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of court prosecutions initiated by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in each of the years 2014 to 2018; the result of each of these court cases; the number and values of fines issued in each year; the value of fines collected each year; the value of fines still outstanding in respect of these prosecutions; the arrangements in place to collect the outstanding fines; if she will provide an age analysis of these outstanding fines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15333/19]

Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement Legal Cases

Sean Fleming

237. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of court prosecutions initiated by the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement in each of the years 2014 to 2018; the result of each of these court cases; the number and values of fines issued in each year; the value of fines collected each year; the value of fines still outstanding in respect of these prosecutions; the arrangements in place to collect the outstanding fines; if she will provide an age analysis of these outstanding fines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15334/19]

Workplace Relations Services Data

Sean Fleming

238. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of court prosecutions initiated by the Workplace Relations Commission in each of the years 2014 to 2018; the result of each of these court cases; the number and values of fines issued in each year; the value of fines collected each year; the value of fines still outstanding in respect of these prosecutions; the arrangements in place to collect the outstanding fines; if she will provide an age analysis of these outstanding fines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15348/19]

Ambulance Service Response Times

Sean Fleming

320. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if targets are being met regarding ambulance response times in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15141/19]

Fisheries Offences

Sean Fleming

392. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of court prosecutions initiated by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority in each of the years 2014 to 2018; the result of each of these court cases; the number and values of fines issued in each year; the value of fines collected each year; the value of fines still outstanding in respect of these prosecutions; the arrangements in place to collect the outstanding fines; if he will provide an age analysis of these outstanding fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15336/19]

Fisheries Offences

Sean Fleming

393. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of court prosecutions initiated by his Department in each of the years 2014 to 2018; the result of each of these court cases; the number and values of fines issued in each year; the value of fines collected each year; the value of fines still outstanding in respect of these prosecutions; the arrangements in place to collect the outstanding fines; if he will provide an age analysis of these outstanding fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15345/19]

Television Licences Data

Sean Fleming

419. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of court prosecutions initiated by An Post in each of the years 2014 to 2018; the result of each of these court cases; the number and values of fines issued in each year; the value of fines collected each year; the value of fines still outstanding in respect of these prosecutions; the arrangements in place to collect the outstanding fines; if he will provide an age analysis of these outstanding fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15344/19]

Fines Data

Sean Fleming

420. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of court prosecutions initiated by ESB Network Limited in each of the years 2014 to 2018; the result of each of these court cases; the number and values of fines issued in each year; the value of fines collected each year; the value of fines still outstanding in respect of these prosecutions; the arrangements in place to collect the outstanding fines; if he will provide an age analysis of these outstanding fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15347/19]

Departmental Agencies

Sean Fleming

456. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of court prosecutions initiated by the Commission for Aviation Regulation in each of the years 2014 to 2018; the result of each of these court cases; the number and value of fines issued in each year; the value of fines collected each year; the value of fines still outstanding in respect of these prosecutions; the arrangements in place to collect the outstanding fines; if he will provide an age analysis of these outstanding fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15338/19]

Departmental Agencies

Sean Fleming

457. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of court prosecutions initiated by the Commission for Taxi Regulation in each of the years 2014 to 2018; the result of each of these court cases; the number and value of fines issued in each year; the value of fines collected each year; the value of fines still outstanding in respect of these prosecutions; the arrangements in place to collect the outstanding fines; if he will provide an age analysis of these outstanding fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15341/19]

Road Safety Authority Data

Sean Fleming

458. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of court prosecutions initiated by the Road Safety Authority in each of the years 2014 to 2018; the result of each of these court cases; the number and value of fines issued in each year; the value of fines collected each year; the value of fines still outstanding in respect of these prosecutions; the arrangements in place to collect the outstanding fines; if he will provide an age analysis of these outstanding fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15343/19]

National Transport Authority

Sean Fleming

459. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of court prosecutions initiated by the National Transport Authority in each of the years 2014 to 2018; the result of each of these court cases; the number and value of fines issued in each year; the value of fines collected each year; the value of fines still outstanding in respect of these prosecutions; the arrangements in place to collect the outstanding fines; if he will provide an age analysis of these outstanding fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15349/19]

Civil Registration Service

Sean Fleming

570. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of court prosecutions initiated by the Office of an tArd-Chláraitheoir (Civil Registration Act 2004) in each of the years 2014 to 2018; the result of each of these court cases; the number and values of fines issued in each year; the value of fines collected each year; the value of fines still outstanding in respect of these prosecutions; the arrangements in place to collect the outstanding fines; if she will provide an age analysis of these outstanding fines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15342/19]

Passport Applications Data

Seán Fleming

45. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passport applications for each of the past 20 years from persons resident in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14572/19]

Fiscal Policy

Seán Fleming

54. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Finance the position relating to EU fiscal rules when approval is provided regarding its multi-annual expenditure ceilings and amendments are regularly made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14570/19]

Office of Public Works Properties

Seán Fleming

75. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a property (details supplied); the specific uses that will be accommodated on the site; the current position that was at an early stage of development, as confirmed in reply to Parliamentary Question No. 211 of 7 September 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14577/19]

Medicinal Products Reimbursement

Seán Fleming

110. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the availability of the Spinraza treatment for SMA patients here who are sufferers of the degenerative disease spinal muscular atrophy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14569/19]

Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Seán Fleming

117. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the status of the medical treatment available here or abroad for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14592/19]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review

Seán Fleming

118. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when new arrangements will be introduced and if legislation is required regarding changes to the rules for the fair deal scheme in order to introduce a three-year cap on the inclusion of productive assets in the assessment of or as part of the scheme in view of the fact that the matter is ongoing for some time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14593/19]

Climate Change Policy

Seán Fleming

151. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the new all-of-government climate action plan; the timeframe for the report to be produced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14574/19]

National Parks and Wildlife Service

Seán Fleming

220. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 623 of 24 April 2018 and 1448 of 7 September 2018, the status of discussions on a location (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14589/19]

Garda Vetting Applications

Sean Fleming

149. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14366/19]

Fines Data

Sean Fleming

167. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number and amount of fines that were outstanding to the Court Service at the beginning of each of the years 2014 to 2018; the number and value of fines issued by the courts in the course of each of these years; the number and amount of fines collected by the Courts Service in the same period; the outstanding number and value of fines at the end of each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14414/19]

Action Plan for Jobs

Sean Fleming

175. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when the midlands regional enterprise plan steering committee commenced its work; the chairperson of this organisation; the membership; the way in which they were selected; the frequency of meetings; if there will be a report published for the end of each calendar year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14377/19]

Nursing Home Accommodation Provision

Sean Fleming

195. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the approximate timelines for each stage in respect of the development at a nursing home (details supplied); the month the design stage is expected to be completed; the month the project will go to tender; the expected length of the tender process; the expected month for when the contractor will be appointed; the month it is expected the development will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14400/19]

Driver Licences

Sean Fleming

252. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the arrangements in cases in which a person with a valid Irish driver licence loses it while abroad; the arrangements to have it renewed while still abroad; if arrangements will be put in place for same similar to procedures with other documents issued by the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14401/19]

VAT Rate Application

Sean Fleming

191. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to allowing VAT on houses built for the rental residential market to be claimed as a cost of the building against corporation tax or income tax liability in respect of building residential houses for rental; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12977/19]

Motor Insurance Costs

Sean Fleming

193. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Finance the measures he has taken and plans to ensure that the cost of car insurance is reduced here relative to other EU countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13023/19]

Liquor Licence Fees

Sean Fleming

239. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Finance the estimated additional revenue that would be generated if the cost of renewal of a retailer off-licence increased from €500 to €700; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14149/19]

Broadband Service Provision

Sean Fleming

306. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary and secondary schools respectively, that have high speed broadband; the cost arrangements that are in place for the provision of broadband to these schools; if it is a matter for each board of management to deal with the matter locally; if there is an overall framework in place for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13017/19]

Wards of Court

Sean Fleming

475. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons that have asked in each of the past five years to come out of the wards of court procedure; the number that were granted; the number of requests on file; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12983/19]

Wards of Court

Sean Fleming

476. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedures involved for a person who no longer wishes to be a ward of court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12984/19]

Garda Transport Provision

Sean Fleming

579. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if funding has been provided in 2019 to purchase additional Garda mountain bikes; if so, when the bikes will come into the fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14152/19]

Hospital Appointments Status

Sean Fleming

661. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a transfer to a local treatment centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12975/19]

Health Services Staff Data

Sean Fleming

662. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the arrangements in place for the conversion of agency nurses to be employed directly by the HSE in hospitals and in the community setting; the difference in approach in relation to this agency conversion between the hospital settings and the community settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13024/19]

Motor Tax

Sean Fleming

1058. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated additional revenue that would be generated if the motor tax band F increased from €1,200 to €1,360; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14150/19]

Seniors Alert Scheme

Sean Fleming

1234. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the budget allocation in 2018 and 2019 for the senior alert scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14148/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Sean Fleming

1436. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the estimated full-year cost if the funding for each national cultural institution is increased by 12%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14151/19]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Sean Fleming

21. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when work will commence on the redevelopment of Mountmellick community hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12224/19]

Northern Ireland

Sean Fleming

48. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Taoiseach if the issue of a referendum on a united Ireland or a Border poll is included on the national risk register; if the risk committee that prepared this register examined this issue; if so, the assessment and determination; the reason this issue is or is not included on the risk register; and if a Department supplied information in respect of including this issue to those involved in drawing up the national risk register. [11717/19]

Northern Ireland

Sean Fleming

66. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the issue of a referendum on a united Ireland or a Border poll is included on the risk register of his Department; if the risk committee of his Department examined this issue; if so, the assessment and determination; the reason this issue is or is not included on the risk register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11752/19]

Public Interest Directors Data

Sean Fleming

111. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Finance the banks in which he or the State has a share holding; the role of public interest directors who can be appointed by him in respect of the banks; the details of the public interest directors on the boards of each of these banks; the date the last public interest director was a member of the board; the names of the directors; the date they completed their term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11865/19]