Parliamentary questions

Tax Data

Steven Matthews

28. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the number of residential properties deemed exempt from the local property tax in 2023 for reasons of being either unsuitable for use as a dwelling, or unoccupied as a dwelling in 2023, broken down by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26354/24]

School Staff

Steven Matthews

37. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the 30 September cut-off point for teacher allocations for the following primary school year; if this deadline can be reviewed to reflect the significant changes that can occur to student numbers in the school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26338/24]

Derelict Sites

Steven Matthews

59. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the number of properties that are on the derelict sites register in each local authority area; the amount that was levied and collected within each local authority area in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26353/24]

Planning Issues

Steven Matthews

60. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the number of notifications of change of use from commercial use to residential use issued to planning authorities under Regulation S.I. No. 75/2022 - Planning and Development Act (Exempted Development) Regulations 2022, broken down by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26355/24]

Animal Welfare

Steven Matthews

103. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to a television report (details supplied) related to the welfare and treatment of horses; the action he will take to ensure that this is investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26369/24]

Rail Accidents

Steven Matthews

101. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding the outbreak of a fire on the 4pm Dublin to Cork train on 3 June 2024; if he can confirm that there will be an investigation into the causes of the fire; how it was managed by Irish Rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25918/24]

Coroners Service

Steven Matthews

250. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice her views on the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice’s report on the operation of the Coroner Service published in November 2023; the actions she is taking to ensure that the recommendations therein are progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26166/24]

Hospital Staff

Steven Matthews

343. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to staff shortages in radiography roles in Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin; if he is concerned by the knock on impact this is having for child patients and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25976/24]

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland

Steven Matthews

345. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to the high costs of registering to a board (details supplied) and other administrative costs; if he is concerned that this puts an undue financial burden on those who must pay these mandatory charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25992/24]

School Equipment

Steven Matthews

87. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education her position regarding the number of schools in Wicklow that have completed solar panel projects under the free school solar scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25843/24]

School Equipment

Steven Matthews

88. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education her position regarding the number of schools in County Wicklow that have initiated applications for solar panel funding under the free national roll-out but have not yet had works commenced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25844/24]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

76. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the Project Boyne school building initiative; how this bundle is being progressed; if it is to be split, how that will proceed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25641/24]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

73. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25617/24]

Departmental Correspondence

Steven Matthews

180. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 171 of 28 May 2024, if his attention has been drawn to a case (details supplied) which appears to contradict the assertion that there is no market capacity issue; the actions he will take to address this concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24935/24]

School Transport

Steven Matthews

282. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to an ongoing case (details supplied); the actions she will take to ensure that this child is accommodated on a school bus in the coming school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24838/24]

School Staff

Steven Matthews

316. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding an appeal submitted by a school (details supplied) regarding the proposed loss of a mainstream post; to provide a timeline for its completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25232/24]

Rental Sector

Steven Matthews

368. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the recommendation by the Housing Commission to make rental data and cost publicly available; if this is under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25829/24]

Sports Funding

Steven Matthews

24. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the position regarding the details of the recently announced funding of up to €120 million under the Large-Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24033/24]

Olympic Games

Steven Matthews

44. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the position regarding Departmental support that has been made available in relation to Irish participation in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24034/24]

Electoral Process

Steven Matthews

100. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding adjustments to Part 4 and Part 5 of the Electoral Reform Act 2022, based on the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the transparency and targeting of political advertising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23627/24]

Coroners Service

Steven Matthews

141. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding the ongoing review of the coroner’s service following the closure of the public consultation in January 2024; to provide a timeline for the publication of the reports; the parameters of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24184/24]

Health Services Staff

Steven Matthews

186. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the opening of the register of the Counsellors and Psychotherapists Registration Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24211/24]

Insurance Coverage

Steven Matthews

171. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to concerns of sports/recreation clubs regarding the lack of insurance cover available to cover children's summer camps (details supplied); if he plans to engage with this sector on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23976/24]

Sport and Recreational Development

Steven Matthews

275. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 369 of 14 May 2024, the position regarding the licence for a club (details supplied) applied for through his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23726/24]

Departmental Data

Steven Matthews

303. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the review of the suite engineering qualifications declared under section 160 of the Local Government Act 2001; the membership of the expert panel established as part of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24122/24]

Health Services

Steven Matthews

418. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the fees paid to optometrists for public eye exams under their existing Departmental contract; if this is under review; if he has met with an organisation (details supplied) to discuss this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23550/24]

Health Services

Steven Matthews

475. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 661 of 30 April 2024, if his attention has been drawn to concerns that Ireland is falling behind other EU member states regarding the newborn screening process and the number of diseases assessed at this milestone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23979/24]

School Funding

Steven Matthews

87. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to the inflexibility of the free solar panel roll-out for schools scheme; if a higher than 6 kw generating yield system can be contracted for the same price; if a school is allowed that flexibility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23153/24]

State Properties

Steven Matthews

255. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the position regarding the OPW-led assessment of a building (details supplied); if this project can be expedited to bring these buildings back into community use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23000/24]

Employment Rights

Steven Matthews

266. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the new draft employment regulation order for security officers; if he is concerned about the impact any delays are having on those who work in this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22755/24]

Planning Issues

Steven Matthews

340. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the proposal to amend planning regulations to allow homeowners to install small bike sheds in front of their properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22418/24]

School Textbooks

Steven Matthews

174. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the reason for reducing the level of funding per student under the primary schoolbook grant from €96 to €80 per child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22217/24]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

35. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the new school building for a school (details supplied); the timeline for the completion of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21959/24]

Sport and Recreational Development

Steven Matthews

369. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to an application by a club (details supplied) for a licence through his Department; if this can be expedited to reflect the limited time available to the club; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21355/24]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

123. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21085/24]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

124. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21086/24]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

125. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21087/24]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

126. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21088/24]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

127. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21089/24]

Insurance Industry

Steven Matthews

152. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the actions he will take to address concerns related to the increased cost of car insurance for the majority of Irish customers; if he plans to meet with companies operating in this sector to raise these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21153/24]

Insurance Industry

Steven Matthews

154. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance the actions he will take to address concerns related to the increased cost of car insurance for the majority of Irish customers; if he plans to meet with companies operating in this sector to raise these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21143/24]

School Textbooks

Steven Matthews

209. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the free primary schoolbooks scheme; a timeline for when schools will receive guidelines for the coming school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20531/24]

Rights of Way

Steven Matthews

274. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the legal mechanism to establish a new right of way; the procedure in instances of disputes over rights of way; the process whereby rights of way are assessed and confirmed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20327/24]

Housing Schemes

Steven Matthews

275. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the incremental tenant purchase scheme; if consideration is being given to including tenants of approved housing body housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20328/24]

Departmental Communications

Steven Matthews

284. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 421 of 30 April 2024, the actions he will take to ensure that a degree course (details supplied) is included in his Department’s ongoing review of the suite of current engineering qualifications declared under section 160 of the Local Government Act 2001. [20589/24]

Rights of Way

Steven Matthews

173. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to concerns of local authorities regarding the establishment of rights of way in county development plans (details supplied); if his Department has considered establishing a judicial-led arbitration process to resolve complex disputes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19702/24]

Departmental Schemes

Steven Matthews

224. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to ongoing concerns by a group (details supplied); if he is conscious of the need to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19610/24]

National Cultural Institutions

Steven Matthews

104. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the position regarding the advancement of the proposed National Centre for Research and Remembrance; when physical works will be carried out; what services will be provided there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19221/24]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Steven Matthews

123. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the actions he will take to assist early years providers to expand their services, both in terms of capacity but also the type of service offered; what assistance he intends to provide to new services becoming established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19220/24]

Departmental Communications

Steven Matthews

421. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to a matter (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure that this anomaly is rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19377/24]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Steven Matthews

286. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to planned closure of a childcare facility (details supplied); if his Department is engaging with management on possible supports that could assist the facility to remain open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18536/24]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

9. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18256/24]

Bus Services

Steven Matthews

185. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the installation of new bus stops at Portmarnock train station; if local school buses will be permitted to use these stops for pick up and collection in addition to the assigned routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18018/24]

Bus Services

Steven Matthews

186. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the extension of the N6 bus route to the Howth Road; if there is a timeline for this project to come into operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18019/24]

Regulatory Bodies

Steven Matthews

666. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health , further to Parliamentary Question No. 282 of 18 April 2024, if his attention has been drawn to delays in the establishment of a register of counsellors and psychotherapists by a group (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure this process is expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17937/24]

Sports Funding

Steven Matthews

20. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the new round of the large-scale sports infrastructure fund will open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17040/24]

Tax Exemptions

Steven Matthews

17. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the campaign by a group (details supplied) that seeks to draw attention to requests to review the VAT exemption to include counsellors and psychotherapists; if this is under consideration within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16840/24]

Departmental Funding

Steven Matthews

166. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to funding shortage concerns by an organisation (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure the long-term continuity of this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16966/24]

School Staff

Steven Matthews

296. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to a decision (details supplied); the actions she will take to ensure that this issue is rectified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16131/24]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Steven Matthews

725. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the urgency in providing funding for a building in Newtownmountkennedy (details supplied); if he is concerned that the existing accommodation is unsuitable; the actions he will take to ensure this project proceeds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16501/24]

Hospital Services

Steven Matthews

136. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1,462 of 20 March 2024, if his attention has been drawn to a recent response from the HSE that indicates there are no current plans to expand the provision of local neurology services, including access to a consultant neurologist in Wexford General Hospital (details supplied); if he is concerned about the gap in service provision this entails for this region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15526/24]

Litter Pollution

Steven Matthews

98. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the actions he will take to support local authorities to address the issue of cigarette butt litter following the enaction of legislation (details supplied); if a ring-fenced grant can be made available to support the purchase of small road sweepers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14081/24]

Transport Policy

Steven Matthews

202. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the proposed Connecting Ireland route (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure this is prioritised for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14161/24]

Public Transport

Steven Matthews

204. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the proposal to extend the DART to Wicklow town; the work that has been done to date by his Department to support this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14178/24]

Bus Services

Steven Matthews

215. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to delays in the issuing of new bus route licences by the National Transport Authority (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure that there are no further delays in this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14358/24]

Tax Credits

Steven Matthews

286. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the recommendations of the Budgetary Oversight Committee's Report on the Section 481 Film Tax Credit; what efforts are being made to ensure Irish performers have the same contract terms as international performers in similar roles; if he is conscious of the need for productions operating in Ireland to comply with the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 and European Copyright Directive in order to avail of the tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13972/24]

Health Services

Steven Matthews

1308. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to an urgent medical case (details supplied); the action he will take to ensure adequate care is put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14024/24]

Disability Services

Steven Matthews

284. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to 30 children awaiting interventions through the disability teams (details supplied); if his Department can provide funding to provide parent training programmes for the families impacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13362/24]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Steven Matthews

312. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to significant waiting lists for orthodontic treatment in the national maxillofacial unit in St. James's Hospital; if staffing levels are at the required level in all positions in this unit; what processes are in place to attempt to reduce wait times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13477/24]

EU Directives

Steven Matthews

99. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans regarding the transposition of the requirements of the Revised Renewable Energy Directive, with particular focus on the delivery of the specified planning and permitting timescales, in view of recommendation 7 in the recent European Commission assessment of the draft updated National Energy and Climate Plan of Ireland for 2021-2030 (NECP); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12062/24]

Legislative Measures

Steven Matthews

109. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to the wording of the plastic bag levy legislation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12447/24]

Financial Services

Steven Matthews

246. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to concerns of an organisation (details supplied) regarding its clients’ difficulty in qualifying for mortgages, life assurance and other financial products; if his Department is carrying out any research into this issue or engaging with any financial institutions on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12435/24]

School Transport

Steven Matthews

359. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the ongoing school bus application for (details supplied); if her Department can seek a resolution with Bus Éireann to ensure this student is accommodated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11650/24]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

369. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding a new school building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11749/24]

School Funding

Steven Matthews

374. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to delays in allocating emergency funding for a school (details supplied); if a timeline for drawdown can be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11776/24]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

428. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the new school building for a school (details supplied); the reason for the significant delays on this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12019/24]

School Facilities

Steven Matthews

453. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding a new sports hall for a school (details supplied); if she is concerned about the impact of having no indoor sports facilities is having on students in this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12296/24]

School Facilities

Steven Matthews

530. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the temporary accommodation committed to a school (details supplied); the timeline for its handover to school management; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12954/24]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

531. 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. [12955/24]

Local Authorities

Steven Matthews

648. 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. [12308/24]

School Meals Programme

Steven Matthews

737. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the challenges facing some schools (details supplied) in sourcing venders to provide a hot school meals programme; if any measures are in place to address such cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12077/24]

Coroners Service

Steven Matthews

965. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to significant delays to coroners' reports brought about by systematic failings; if she is concerned of the impact this has on grieving families; the steps her Department is taking to ensure that this improves; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13111/24]

Hospital Services

Steven Matthews

1291. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a review of the community ophthalmic services medical treatment scheme; if he will request this process to be expedited, given ongoing concerns related to reimbursement from medical professionals in this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11915/24]

Health Services

Steven Matthews

1366. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the continued closure of the former health centre (details supplied); if his Department proposes to bring this building back into use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12304/24]

Hospital Services

Steven Matthews

1462. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to calls for the provision of local neurology services including access to a consultant neurologist in Wexford General Hospital; if this is under review within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12784/24]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

220. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the new school building for (details supplied); if a timeline for its completion can be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11288/24]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

317. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the emergency works grant application for a school (details supplied); if this application will be expedited to reflect genuine safety concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10605/24]

Naturalisation Applications

Steven Matthews

463. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to recently naturalised Irish citizens being prevented from registering to vote due to delays in receiving their certificates of naturalisation; if she is concerned about this barrier to participation in the democratic process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11224/24]

Mental Health Services

Steven Matthews

776. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the withdrawal of HSE funding for the Understanding and Managing Adult ADHD Programme (UMAAP) currently delivered by an organisation (details supplied); if he is concerned of the impact this will have for those that rely on this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10768/24]

Flexible Work Practices

Steven Matthews

112. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there is a plan to expand entitlements to flexible working and remote working contained in the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 to all employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9175/24]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Steven Matthews

125. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the position regarding the details of the Equal Participation Model for Early Years which was announced to be funded as part of Budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9176/24]

Election Management System

Steven Matthews

75. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to recently naturalised Irish citizens being prevented from registering to vote due to delays in receiving their certificates of naturalisation; if he is concerned about this barrier to participation in the democratic process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9640/24]

Environmental Policy

Steven Matthews

241. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her attention has been drawn to the environmental initiatives being carried out (details supplied); if her officials could engage with the board of this club to see if their work is replicable in other clubs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8880/24]

Environmental Policy

Steven Matthews

242. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on the merits of introducing a Department-led competition or initiative that would promote increased focus on environmental initiatives (details supplied) by golf clubs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8883/24]

Animal Welfare

Steven Matthews

379. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the total spent on the vaccination of badgers for tuberculosis by his Department in the past ten years in County Wicklow; how many vaccinations have been administered to the badger population in the same time period in the county; and what research has been caried out on the impact of vaccination as a means of dealing with the prevalence of tuberculosis in the badger population, in tabular form. [8821/24]

Health Services Staff

Steven Matthews

470. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the HSE recruitment embargo; if concerns of existing staff in HSE settings are being considered as part of negotiations on lifting it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8623/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Steven Matthews

503. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding special leave with pay for front-line healthcare workers who are suffering with long Covid; if a further extension or an alternative support scheme is being considered for those in this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8766/24]

Tourism Policy

Steven Matthews

155. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the position regarding updated regulations that will require owners who rent out their property under short-term holiday lets (details supplied) to register under Fáilte Ireland, among other requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8432/24]

Defective Building Materials

Steven Matthews

169. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding fiscal oversight and management of the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes; what mechanisms and structures will be in place to ensure full oversight of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8434/24]

Special Educational Needs

Steven Matthews

246. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to concerns regarding the lack of special education needs classes and supports in a school (details supplied); if the school can be assessed for the viability of establishing these services within its existing school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7408/24]