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Thu, 21 Mar 2024

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Prison Service

Éamon Ó Cuív

8. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the annual cost of providing Army security at Portlaoise prison; the number of prisoners in the prison that this security relates to; whether the need for an Army presence there is under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13033/24]

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Thu, 21 Mar 2024

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National Security

Éamon Ó Cuív

55. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence whether there have been any discussions at an EU level in relation to introducing extra obligations on member states in relation to defence; whether Ireland has been a part of these discussions; and the stance Ireland has taken in the discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13034/24]

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Thu, 21 Mar 2024

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Rail Network

Éamon Ó Cuív

80. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport when it is intended to agree and implement the All Island Strategic Rail Review; the reason for the delay in doing so; whether in the meantime it is intended to do preliminary work on those elements of the strategy totally within the remit of the Irish State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13032/24]

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Thu, 21 Mar 2024

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Bus Services

Éamon Ó Cuív

84. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to ensure that adequate resources are provided to the NTA in order that bus services on the main radial routes into and from Galway, including the services from Casla (route 424), Clifden, Headford and Kilcolgan can meet current demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13031/24]

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Thu, 21 Mar 2024

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Passport Services

Éamon Ó Cuív

126. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a decision will be made in relation to a passport application lodged by a person in County Galway (details supplied); the reason for the delay in issuing said passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13383/24]

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Thu, 21 Mar 2024

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Rural Schemes

Éamon Ó Cuív

339. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the reason for the delay with the commencement of the Leader Programme in County Galway; the number of companies that will deliver the Leader Programme there; the areas they will cover; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13470/24]

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Thu, 21 Mar 2024

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Rural Schemes

Éamon Ó Cuív

340. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the arrangements that have been made to deliver SICAP on the offshore Islands off the coast of Galway; when delivery of the Programme will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13469/24]

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Wed, 20 Mar 2024

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Health Services

Éamon Ó Cuív

1473. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health the new criteria used to assess applications for discretionary payments for items such as specialised spectacles for children in the CHO network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12816/24]

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Wed, 20 Mar 2024

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Medical Cards

Éamon Ó Cuív

1503. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health what efforts are being made to ensure that adequate dentists participate in the scheme to provide dental services to medical card patients as the current dentists are at capacity and cannot meet the demand for the service thus leaving people on low incomes without a vital health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13035/24]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2024

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Northern Ireland

Éamon Ó Cuív

39. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs what discussions he has had recently with relevant British Ministers in relation to developments in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11066/24]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2024

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Departmental Funding

Éamon Ó Cuív

59. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the funding committed under the Shared Island Fund to date on each side of the border; the amount of this committed to cultural projects across all communities; the details of the cultural projects supported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11067/24]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2024

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Renewable Energy Generation

Éamon Ó Cuív

84. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide details of the increase in the amount of electricity being generated from onshore wind, offshore wind, solar and other renewables respectively in 2023; the research being carried out in the State in respect of harnessing wave and tidal energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11069/24]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2024

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Air Quality

Éamon Ó Cuív

106. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the improvement in air quality since he introduced the Statewide ban on selling smoky fuels in retail outlets etc.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11068/24]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2024

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Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta

Éamon Ó Cuív

233. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an bhfuil sé i gceist aici líon na scoláireachtaí do dhaltaí lasmuigh de na hOileáin a fhreastalaíonn ar na scoileanna ar na trí cinn d’Oileáin Árann a mhéadú le nach mbeidh na scoileanna ag brath ar scoláirí a bheith i dteideal an “Deontas Ceantar Iargúlta” de chuid na Roinne Oideachais le bheith inmharthana; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [11234/24]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2024

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Water Services

Éamon Ó Cuív

260. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason that there must be a minimum of 25 houses seeking water to be eligible for a “ Community Connection” to an existing Uisce Éireann main as per the conditions of measure A7 Community Water Connections of the Water Framework; how it is intended to make mains water available where there are small pockets of houses dependent on individual wells and streams for supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11376/24]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2024

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Water Services

Éamon Ó Cuív

261. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether, in view of the fact that 10% of houses are not connected to either the Uisce Éireann network or an approved group water scheme, he will consider introducing a national scheme to bring mains water to all the remaining houses in the State without such a supply to ensure that all houses in the State have a good supply of potable water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11377/24]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2024

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Social Welfare Benefits

Éamon Ó Cuív

275. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are published national guidelines or SWA policy guidelines in relation to the operation of the supplementary welfare system and, in particular, in relation to additional needs payments and exceptional needs payments; if so, how can they be accessed by public representatives and the public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11378/24]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2024

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Social Welfare Benefits

Éamon Ó Cuív

276. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Social Protection the maximum percentage payment payable to a person living on jobseekers' allowance who has no savings under the exceptional needs payment supplementary welfare allowance; the reason for the maximum percentage if the applicant cannot borrow money or pay the difference; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11379/24]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2024

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Foreshore Issues

Éamon Ó Cuív

293. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a foreshore licence will issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11197/24]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2024

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Mother and Baby Homes

Éamon Ó Cuív

324. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth whether those who were in “mother and baby homes” will be automatically entitled to dental, chiropody, homecare services and counselling as part of the compensation package for survivors of the homes; if they are, how will the services be delivered and how can they be accessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11353/24]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2024

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Mother and Baby Homes

Éamon Ó Cuív

325. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when financial compensation will be paid to the survivors of the “mother and baby” homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11354/24]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2024

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Driver Test

Éamon Ó Cuív

51. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 264 of 17 January 2024 and 176 of 20 February 2024 (details supplied), if he will contact the Road Safety Authority and request that it urgently replies to the query in relation to an applicant for a CPC test stating that the matter was being referred to the RSA for direct reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11001/24]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2024

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Rail Network

Éamon Ó Cuív

54. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport the reason a reply has not been issued to Parliamentary Question No. 206 of 13 February 2024 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11043/24]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2024

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Scoileanna Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta

Éamon Ó Cuív

108. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an bhfuil sé i gceist aici méadú mór a dhéanamh ar an maoiniú atá ar fáil do naíonraí agus naíscoileanna lán-Ghaeilge sa Ghaeltacht, agus an tábhacht a bhaineann leis an earnáil sin do luathshealbhú agus nós úsáide na Gaeilge sa Ghaeltacht á cur i gcuntas, de bharr go bhfreastalaíonn beagnach gach gasúr anois ar naíonraí agus naíscoileanna; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [11184/24]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2024

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Rental Sector

Éamon Ó Cuív

115. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if short term lets, such as Airbnb, will be required to get a specific planning permission if they wish to continue in business in view of the new EU legislation in regard to short term lets; the areas this will apply to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11107/24]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2024

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Paramilitary Groups

Éamon Ó Cuív

138. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice the progress made since the return of Stormont to implement the strong recommendation of the Independent Reporting Committee which works to end paramilitarism, in relation to structured dialogue with paramilitary organisations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11093/24]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2024

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Parole Boards

Éamon Ó Cuív

139. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice the number of recommendations received by her Department from the Parole Board since its inception; the number of these that are awaiting decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11094/24]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2024

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Departmental Funding

Éamon Ó Cuív

192. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth whether it is intended to provide dedicated integration funding to an area (details supplied) in view of the large number of people seeking international protection living in the area and the proposal to locate further refugees there and the disadvantaged nature of the area based on the Pobal Index; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11171/24]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2024

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General Practitioner Services

Éamon Ó Cuív

220. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health the reason a reply has not been issued from the HSE to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 136 of 8 November 2024 and 493 of 7 February 2024 (details supplied); if he will take this matter up with the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11044/24]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2024

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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Éamon Ó Cuív

221. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health when the replies will issue to Parliamentary Question Nos. 1265 of 7 November 2023 and 494 of 7 February 2024 (details supplied); if he will take this matter up with the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11045/24]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2024

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Island Communities

Éamon Ó Cuív

228. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health if it is intended to provide a special allowance for people living on offshore islands in relation to the assessment of eligibility for medical cards, in view of the extra cost associated with living on an offshore island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11104/24]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2024

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Health Services Staff

Éamon Ó Cuív

230. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health if it is intended to address the fact that there was no increase in salaries and pensions for former district medical officers for many years, and that inflation has seriously impacted their pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11175/24]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2024

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Health Services Staff

Éamon Ó Cuív

231. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health whether it is intended to address the fact that there has been no increase in salary and pensions for a former permanent medical officer (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11176/24]

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Tue, 5 Mar 2024

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Rural Schemes

Éamon Ó Cuív

63. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the closing date for applications under the present round of applications to the Rural and Regional Regeneration Fund; when the next trance of approvals will be given under this fund; the total amount of money to be approved in this round; the total amount approved under this scheme to date from its inception and the actual expenditure under the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10358/24]

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Tue, 5 Mar 2024

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Community Development Projects

Éamon Ó Cuív

65. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the closing date for applications last year under the 2023 Community Centres Investment Fund – New Builds Measure; when approvals will be given under the fund; the reason for the delay with same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10359/24]

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Tue, 5 Mar 2024

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Seirbhísí Leathanbhanda

Éamon Ó Cuív

122. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív den Aire Comhshaoil, Aeráide agus Cumarsáide an bhfuil sé sasta treoir a thabhairt do NBI cúram a ghlacadh de sholáthar leathanbhanda snáthoptaice do chuideachta a bhfuil géarghá práinneach acu le leathanbhanda den chineál seo (sonraí tugtha) agus nach bhfuil seirbhís sásúil acu i láthair na huaire agus nach fios cén uair a bheidh; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [10346/24]

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Tue, 5 Mar 2024

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Scoileanna Oileáin

Éamon Ó Cuív

291. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív den Aire Oideachais cén uair a dhéanfar cinneadh ar iarratais le haghaidh síneadh a chur le scoil i gContae na Gaillimhe (sonraí tugtha) ag tógail san áireamh an gá atá ann go gcuirfear an síneadh seo leis an scoil le go mbeidh spás féiliúnach ar fáil do na daltaí agus an fhoireann i gcoitinne; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [10127/24]

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Tue, 5 Mar 2024

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Special Educational Needs

Éamon Ó Cuív

333. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education the progress made in providing a modular classroom for a special class in a school (details supplied); the reason for the delay in providing this modular classroom; when the classroom is likely to be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10771/24]

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Tue, 5 Mar 2024

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Schools Building Projects

Éamon Ó Cuív

335. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education when a decision will be made on an appeal lodged against the refusal of grant aid under the emergency works scheme to a school in County Galway (details supplied); the need for said grant assistance due to the school's concern for the health and well-being of their pupils due to the lack of vital facilities in the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10789/24]

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Tue, 5 Mar 2024

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Calafoirt agus Céanna

Éamon Ó Cuív

515. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív den Aire Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara cén fáth a raibh fadhb leis na bacáin ag carrchlós na n-oileánach ag Calaphort Ros an Mhíl ag an deireadh seachtaine, rud a chiallaigh nach raibh oileánaigh in ann a gcarranna a fháil isteach ná amach; cén fáth nach raibh duine ar fáil leis na bacáin a ardú nuair a theip ar an gcóras uathoibríoch; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [10126/24]

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Thu, 29 Feb 2024

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School Discipline

Éamon Ó Cuív

193. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education the steps being taken by her Department to ensure there is sufficient guidance and regulation in place in schools in relation to managing students' behaviour in the interests of both pupils, teachers and management, in view of recent reports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9845/24]

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Tue, 27 Feb 2024

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Foreign Birth Registration

Éamon Ó Cuív

56. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a decision will be made in relation to applications for foreign birth registration (details supplied); the reason for the delay in making a decision on said applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8804/24]

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Tue, 27 Feb 2024

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An Garda Síochána

Éamon Ó Cuív

342. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice how many Gardaí in Galway City and County have completed the CBD level 1 and CBD level 2 driver training course. [8896/24]

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Tue, 27 Feb 2024

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An Garda Síochána

Éamon Ó Cuív

343. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice how many gardaí do not have any formal driver training in Galway City and County. [8897/24]

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Tue, 27 Feb 2024

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Medical Aids and Appliances

Éamon Ó Cuív

522. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health the reason for reducing support for women with breast cancer by reducing their allowance to access prosthetic bras following a mastectomy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8892/24]

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Tue, 27 Feb 2024

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Na hOileáin amach ón gCósta

Éamon Ó Cuív

662. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív den Aire Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail ar aontaigh a Roinn le leasú ar thearmaí an chonartha lastais chuig Inis Meáin atá á rith ag comhlucht (sonraí tugtha) faoi chonradh leis an Roinn nach mbeidh an comhlucht sin sásta níos mo baireallaí folamha a thabhairt ó Inis Meáin go dtí an mór-thír agus baireallaí lán d'ola a thbhairt ar ais chuig Inis Meáin; má d'aontaigh a Roinn cén fáth nach ndeachaigh siad i gcomhairle leis an bpobal faoin gceist roimh; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [8890/24]

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Thu, 22 Feb 2024

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Prison Service

Éamon Ó Cuív

29. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice the number of prisoners sleeping on mattresses in the prison system at present; the number of prisoners sleeping more than one to a cell; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7784/24]

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Thu, 22 Feb 2024

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Prison Service

Éamon Ó Cuív

39. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice the steps being taken to reduce overcrowding in the Prison Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7783/24]

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Thu, 22 Feb 2024

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Agriculture Schemes

Éamon Ó Cuív

57. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers with commonage in the ACRES scheme; the number of these that have received a payment to date; when the balance of these will receive a payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7782/24]

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Thu, 22 Feb 2024

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Agriculture Schemes

Éamon Ó Cuív

78. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of participants in the ACRES scheme for the last year; the number of these that have received a payment broken down by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7781/24]

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