Parliamentary questions

Education and Training Provision

Timmy Dooley

245. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the agency or Government body which has oversight and responsibility for hospitality and tourism skills development policy here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4453/17]

Wind Energy Guidelines

Timmy Dooley

272. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of the promised update to wind farm planning guidelines; and when he plans to publish updated guidelines. [3774/17]

HSE Investigations

Timmy Dooley

518. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Health when there will be an outcome to the full system analysis review into the circumstances surrounding the death of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3968/17]

Afforestation Programme

Timmy Dooley

615. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of hectares of forestry that were planted since 2011, by year; and the number of hectares he anticipates being planted in 2017. [3768/17]

Origin Green Programme

Timmy Dooley

616. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the audit system for the Origin Green scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3770/17]

Telecommunications Services Provision

Timmy Dooley

670. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress of the mobile phone and broadband taskforce; the number of times the group has met since its formation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3767/17]

National Mitigation Plan

Timmy Dooley

671. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the national mitigation plan to transition to a low carbon economy; when he anticipates this will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3769/17]

Climate Change Policy

Timmy Dooley

672. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when his Department anticipates initiating the national dialogue on climate change; the amount of funding that has been allocated to the dialogue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3771/17]

Alternative Energy Projects

Timmy Dooley

673. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he has taken to support the development of solar energy here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3772/17]

Better Energy Homes Scheme

Timmy Dooley

674. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount that was invested in the better energy programme in 2016; the amount he plans on investing in the scheme in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3773/17]

Coastal Erosion

Timmy Dooley

21. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way in which he plans to address the issue of coastal erosion; and the steps he will be taking to protect homes and infrastructure from coastal erosion. [38593/16]

Autism Support Services

Timmy Dooley

485. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Health his plans to expand autism services in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3102/17]

Forestry Sector

Timmy Dooley

1424. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason forestry targets of 20,000 ha per annum and more recently of 15,000 ha per annum, as outlined in reports (details supplied), set by his Department have been reduced to an average of 7,333 ha per annum under the new forestry programme 2015 to 2020. [1188/17]

Ash Dieback Threat

Timmy Dooley

1425. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the continued removal of chalara-infected ash trees in view of the fact that the disease has been found in all 26 counties; his views on whether the current removal of young ash trees is curbing the spread of the disease; his further views on whether the continued expenditure of taxpayers' money is justified in view of the widespread nature of the disease; and his plans for the forest service to switch to advising forest owners on longer term solutions to this problem (details supplied) rather than the complete removal of their ash trees in the interests of forest sustainability and making the best use of taxpayers' money. [1189/17]

Garda Deployment

Timmy Dooley

49. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if County Clare can expect to see any increase in Garda numbers in 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40466/16]

Wind Energy Guidelines

Timmy Dooley

194. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of plans to upgrade wind turbine guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40904/16]

Broadband Service Provision

Timmy Dooley

482. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if all premises covered by the national broadband plan will be connected by the end of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40902/16]

Electric Vehicles

Timmy Dooley

483. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether current 2020 EV uptake targets are achievable in meeting climate change challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40903/16]

Mobile Telephony Services

Timmy Dooley

484. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the programme for Government commitments relating to improving mobile phone coverage and the timetable for actions in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40905/16]

Energy Prices

Timmy Dooley

485. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on increasing the public service obligation levy on electricity bills; the rate at which it is levied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40906/16]

Renewable Energy Incentives

Timmy Dooley

486. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the grant support available for PC solar energy production here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40907/16]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Timmy Dooley

487. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status on meeting EU 2020 CO2 emission reduction targets; the penalties which will be faced if Ireland does not attain this target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40908/16]

Energy Efficiency

Timmy Dooley

488. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status on meeting EU 2020 energy efficiency targets; the penalties which will be faced if Ireland does not attain this target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40909/16]

Electric Vehicles

Timmy Dooley

489. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding meeting electronic vehicle targets for 2020 in view of climate change policy; the number of such vehicles which would have to be purchased between now and 2020 to attain these targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40910/16]

Telecommunications Infrastructure

Timmy Dooley

490. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the percentage of current population coverage of 3G and 4G mobile phone coverage here under current licensing arrangements between operators and ComReg; the percentage of the country this covers in geographical terms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40911/16]

Renewable Energy Generation Targets

Timmy Dooley

34. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if Ireland is on target to meet binding European Union 2020 renewable targets; the fines that will be realised if not achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38773/16]

National Broadband Plan

Timmy Dooley

36. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the national broadband plan will bridge the digital divide outlined in the recent Switcher.ie report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38774/16]

Brexit Issues

Timmy Dooley

40. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the immediate contingency steps he will take to safeguard security of energy supply here following the decision by UK voters to leave the EU in its recent referendum and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38596/16]

Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff Scheme

Timmy Dooley

42. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he will introduce a renewable energy feed in tariff, REFIT, scheme for PV solar and offshore wind energy production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38595/16]

National Broadband Plan

Timmy Dooley

44. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the process he will use to appoint members to the selection committee for the tendering process of the national broadband plan. [38597/16]

Renewable Energy Generation Targets

Timmy Dooley

63. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if Ireland is on target to meet binding European Union 2020 renewable targets; the fines that will be realised if not achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38594/16]

Renewable Energy Generation Targets

Timmy Dooley

440. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which he will ensure that his energy and climate change plan will deliver 16% binding renewable targets by 2020; his views on fines from failing to meet these targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38709/16]

Renewable Energy Generation Targets

Timmy Dooley

274. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the latest progress in meeting the overall renewable targets by 2020 under Directive 2009/28/EC on renewable energy, including the progress on meeting the targets for the contribution of renewables and biofuels to gross electricity consumption, transport energy and heat since the Government came to office; and his plans to ensure that Ireland meets its 2020 and 2030 target. [38178/16]

Telecommunications Infrastructure

Timmy Dooley

275. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the potential implications that the upcoming auction of the 3.6 GHz spectrum may have for the provision of fixed wire broadband services across the country, particularly in areas in which this is the only available broadband; the steps he will take to address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38180/16]

Post Office Network

Timmy Dooley

53. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the specific measures the Government is taking to maintain the post office network; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32063/16]

Schools Building Projects Status

Timmy Dooley

169. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building project at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36855/16]

Alcohol Sales Legislation

Timmy Dooley

187. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Health if section 11 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 will, when enacted, mean that the container of an imported alcohol product will need a health warning label on it when actually imported or if the importer could affix such a label to the container prior to its going on sale. [36664/16]

Brexit Issues

Timmy Dooley

243. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps his Department has taken to attract television broadcasters here under EU country of origin rules in view of the British decision to exit the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36782/16]

Brexit Issues

Timmy Dooley

244. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has established a specific Brexit preparation unit to prepare for the opportunities and threats of a British exit from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36783/16]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Timmy Dooley

218. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the proposals for additional autistic spectrum disorder units, as opposed to units already in operation, attached to mainstream secondary schools in the greater Dublin area; the location of each; the projected opening dates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36163/16]

State Properties

Timmy Dooley

368. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will consider an application by an association (details supplied) on 26 January 2015 for the temporary lease of the building known as the Sergeant's House, Old Garda Station, Abbeyville House, Ennis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36307/16]

Blind Welfare Allowance

Timmy Dooley

422. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Health if it is possible to arrange for persons receiving the blind welfare allowance to receive their payment directly into a designated bank or post office account such as all other allowances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35925/16]

Wind Energy Guidelines

Timmy Dooley

70. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to publish updated wind turbine guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32062/16]

Garda Deployment

Timmy Dooley

35. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in each station in County Clare on 31 October 2010 and 31 October 2016; the proportion of the proposed 800 additional recruits in 2017 who are likely to be assigned to County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34683/16]

Crime Levels

Timmy Dooley

95. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if recorded crime statistics for County Clare are an accurate reflection of the reality of crime in the area; if all Garda stations in County Clare have access to the PULSE system; if not, the details of the stations without access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34682/16]

Hospital Appointments Delays

Timmy Dooley

605. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Clare who has had two appointments for a biopsy cancelled, will have the procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35116/16]

Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff Scheme Data

Timmy Dooley

305. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide a breakdown of the current micro-generation feed in tariffs in operation as well as other financial incentives for each type of renewable energy including small-scale wind, solar, including photovoltaic and small-scale hydro and biomass, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34363/16]

Renewable Energy Incentives

Timmy Dooley

306. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the renewable heat incentive will be available for domestic energy users; the timetable for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34364/16]

Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff Scheme Data

Timmy Dooley

307. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on feed-in tariffs to incentivise micro-generation for renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34365/16]

Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff Scheme Data

Timmy Dooley

308. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when tariff support for photovoltaic solar energy production here will commence; the reason it is taking so long to progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34366/16]