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Wed, 7 Feb 2024
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Vacant Properties
Steven Matthews
246. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the number of vacant social homes brought back into active use under the voids programme in County Wicklow for 2021, 2022 and 2023, broken down in tabular form by local electoral area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4992/24]
Wed, 7 Feb 2024
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Departmental Schemes
Steven Matthews
249. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 347 of 23 January 2024, a timeline for the completion and publication of the departmental review of well water grants; if this is being prioritised by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4999/24]
Wed, 7 Feb 2024
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Childcare Services
Steven Matthews
465. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 486 of 30 January 2024, the position regarding any engagement that his Department has had with the owners of this childcare facility in relation to their financial position and proposed price increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5736/24]
Thu, 1 Feb 2024
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Third Level Fees
Steven Matthews
389. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 224 of 24 January 2023, if those students who did not receive the one-off third level support (details supplied) can be considered for a separate cost-of-living grant in recognition of their higher fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4720/24]
Wed, 31 Jan 2024
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Health Services
Steven Matthews
172. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 218 of 24 January 2024, the steps he will take to ensure that the review of Community Ophthalmic Services Medical Treatment Scheme is prioritised this year; the detail regarding any meetings carried out by his officials in the last 12 months regarding parameters of this planned review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4487/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Childcare Services
Steven Matthews
486. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to price increases being introduced by (details supplied); if this is permitted under the National Childcare Scheme; if he is concerned of the knock on financial implications for parents impacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4109/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Legislative Reviews
Steven Matthews
495. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the Implementation Group examining the operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; to provide an outline of the number of occasions it has met to date; a timeline for when it is to report to Government; if an outline of its remit can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3618/24]
Thu, 25 Jan 2024
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Legislative Measures
Steven Matthews
173. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding the environmental legal costs financial assistance mechanism proposed in the Planning and Development Bill 2023; if the legal costs scheme is consistent with Ireland's obligations under the Aarhus Convention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3596/24]
Wed, 24 Jan 2024
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Media Sector
Steven Matthews
90. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the section 481 tax credit for film and television production in Ireland; if a similar initiative is under consideration for the non-scripted sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3135/24]
Wed, 24 Jan 2024
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Health Services
Steven Matthews
218. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 729 of 20 June 2023, the position regarding a review of the community ophthalmic services medical treatment scheme as referenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3322/24]
Wed, 24 Jan 2024
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Third Level Fees
Steven Matthews
224. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to third level students who are unable to draw down the €1,000 one off support towards third level fees (details supplied); if this is under review within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3137/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Departmental Schemes
Steven Matthews
347. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the review of the qualifying criteria for well-water grants administered through local authorities; if an instruction can be issued to allow for the inclusion of applications for premises that are soon to be lived in following renovation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2564/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Departmental Schemes
Steven Matthews
348. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to examine the existing qualifying criteria for the septic tank grant; if an instruction can be issued to allow for the inclusion of applications for premises that are soon to be lived in following renovation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2581/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Departmental Schemes
Steven Matthews
349. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to examine the existing qualifying criteria for the domestic lead remediation grant scheme; if an instruction can be issued to allow for the inclusion of applications for premises that are soon to be lived in following renovation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2582/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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School Meals Programme
Steven Matthews
394. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the rollout of hot school meals to all DEIS schools; the percentage of DEIS schools that have applied and have programmes up and running; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2655/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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School Meals Programme
Steven Matthews
395. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the rollout of hot school meals to non-DEIS schools; if it is on schedule to commence in April 2024; how schools can apply to be included in the rollout once it is operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2656/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Steven Matthews
467. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the unfilled SENO role in a school (details supplied); the actions her Department is taking to ensure this role is urgently filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56330/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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School Funding
Steven Matthews
624. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the number of schools in County Wicklow that have initiated applications for solar panel funding under the free national roll-out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1368/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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School Accommodation
Steven Matthews
663. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update regarding the temporary accommodation committed to for a school (details supplied) in Blessington; the estimated timeline for the completion of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1607/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Steven Matthews
664. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the permanent school building for a school (details supplied); the timeline for the start date for construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1608/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Health Service Executive
Steven Matthews
1327. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the HSE community healthcare east’s decision to not fund a programme (details supplied) in 2024; if he is concerned about the impact this will have on the children and families that had hoped to avail of this support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56551/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Abortion Services
Steven Matthews
1569. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56957/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Hospital Charges
Steven Matthews
1685. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the recommended cap on hospital parking charges; and the basis for any delays to date. [1360/24]
Thu, 14 Dec 2023
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Public Sector Pay
Steven Matthews
244. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the position regarding ongoing negotiations related to the retention of the pay/pension parity for retired members of An Garda Síochána, following the expiration of the Building Momentum Agreement at the end of 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56078/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Banking Sector
Steven Matthews
257. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of a bank's customers (details supplied) regarding the planned sale of their offset mortgages due to the bank’s departure from the Irish market; to offer assurances that his Department will engage with the bank to ensure fairness is applied to all those impacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55241/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Medical Qualifications
Steven Matthews
165. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the proposed changes (details supplied) to the qualifying criteria to become a psychotherapist put forward by CORU; if he is concerned of the impact this would have on the standard of patient care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53953/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Road Projects
Steven Matthews
178. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the Blessington inner relief road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53720/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Departmental Schemes
Steven Matthews
320. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider any extension to the existing time parameters of the vacant property refurbishment grant (details supplied) to account for unexpected delays on a project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53647/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Disability Services
Steven Matthews
453. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing closure of a service (details supplied); if plans are in place to support clients during this closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53512/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Steven Matthews
95. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the delays in the construction plans for a new building in a school (details supplied); the knock-on implications on the shortfall in secondary school places in the wider Greystones area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51704/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Steven Matthews
125. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the delays in the construction plans for the extension to a school (details supplied); the knock-on implications on the shortfall in secondary school places in the wider Greystones area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51705/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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United Nations
Steven Matthews
198. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the direction his Department is giving to the Irish Embassy at the UN in relation to drafting of the pact for the future document for the UN summit of the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52864/23]
Tue, 28 Nov 2023
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State Properties
Steven Matthews
73. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the position regarding Departmental policy or guidelines in relation to the retention, repurposing or sale of former State-owned buildings that are no longer in use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51946/23]
Tue, 28 Nov 2023
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School Admissions
Steven Matthews
279. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 240 of 21 November 2023, the steps she will take to ensure that all qualifying applicants to secondary schools in Greystones are accommodated for September 2024; if a copy of the most recent Departmental review on demand for secondary school places for Greystones can be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52289/23]
Tue, 28 Nov 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Steven Matthews
280. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the new school building for a school (details supplied); the timeline for its completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52311/23]
Tue, 28 Nov 2023
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Sports Funding
Steven Matthews
303. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her attention has been drawn to delays in releasing sports capital grant funding for a club (details supplied); if this funding can be issued before the end of the year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52000/23]
Wed, 22 Nov 2023
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School Staff
Steven Matthews
79. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding any initiatives at a Department level that seek to increase the supply of substitute primary school teachers; if she is concerned about the impact of the current shortfall in these roles; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51189/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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School Enrolments
Steven Matthews
240. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to a shortage of secondary school places in an area (details supplied); if her Department officials can liaise with school management in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50790/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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School Transport
Steven Matthews
245. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the case of a student (details supplied); if school transport can be urgently sought in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50865/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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School Facilities
Steven Matthews
250. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to annual running cost estimates for pathfinder schools (details supplied); if this shortfall will be supplemented by her Department; if repair and upkeep of infrastructure related to retrofit projects is under consideration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50953/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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School Facilities
Steven Matthews
251. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding energy storage batteries being included as part of solar installations under the pathfinder retrofitting schools' projects; if this can be considered in conjunction with a scheme that would allow potential excess energy feedback to the grid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50954/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Men's Sheds
Steven Matthews
272. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if action will be taken regarding the submission by various men’s sheds groups seeking an exemption to paying the TV licence fee; if this can be considered in the context of the relatively low funds available to these groups and the role they play in the community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50716/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Childcare Services
Steven Matthews
417. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of some small preschool owners regarding the new requirement to submit detailed end of year accounts; if he will ensure that this process is straightforward; if funding will be made available to cover accountancy costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50537/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Charitable and Voluntary Organisations
Steven Matthews
425. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the concerns raised by a charity (details supplied) regarding a shortfall in its funding and knock-on impact to the services it provides; if he proposes to engage with this charity on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50670/23]
Thu, 16 Nov 2023
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Oireachtas Committees
Steven Matthews
220. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the position regarding the implementation of the 109 recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism’s final report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50393/23]
Wed, 15 Nov 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Steven Matthews
112. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to concerns of members of An Garda Síochána regarding the inability to enforce noise pollution laws; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50135/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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Energy Conservation
Steven Matthews
77. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to an anomaly in the warmer homes scheme operated through the SEAI that does not allow for the energy upgrade of one-off stone wall properties as they cannot meet the qualifying criteria for any primary measures, and by, extension, secondary measures; if this can be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49501/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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Tax Code
Steven Matthews
120. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding proposed changes for January 2024 in the way the Revenue Commissioners treat general medical services income within general practitioner partnerships; if he is concerned that this will impact the number of GPs operating; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of GPs in how this change is to be administered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49351/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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School Transport
Steven Matthews
184. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the temporary pause of a school bus service (details supplied) due to staff shortages; if an urgent temporary measure can be put in place using local resources; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49316/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Steven Matthews
213. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding a permanent school building (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49651/23]