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Thu, 12 Dec 2019

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Disability Allowance Applications

Alan Farrell

336. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a disability allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52180/19]

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Tue, 26 Nov 2019

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Gaelscoil Issues

Alan Farrell

205. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the provision of a new Gaelscoil for Donabate, County Dublin; the process by which the patronage will be decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48754/19]

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Tue, 12 Nov 2019

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School Enrolments

Alan Farrell

177. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Skills the actions being taken to ensure there are adequate school places at second level in Skerries, County Dublin; his views on whether the current secondary provision requires extension or a new educational facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46263/19]

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Tue, 17 Sep 2019

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School Accommodation Provision

Alan Farrell

184. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new school building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37109/19]

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Tue, 17 Sep 2019

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School Accommodation Provision

Alan Farrell

185. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new school building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37110/19]

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Tue, 17 Sep 2019

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Crime Data

Alan Farrell

295. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cautions issued under the adult scheme in each of the years 2007 to 2018, by Garda district rather than sub-district and by category of public order, criminal damage and assault in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37562/19]

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Fri, 6 Sep 2019

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Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Alan Farrell

397. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Skills the action he plans to reduce class sizes here in view of the fact the average class size here is significantly higher than the average size across OECD countries; if he will engage with the Minister for Finance with regard to the financial resources needed to tackle class sizes comprehensively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35825/19]

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Fri, 6 Sep 2019

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Public Order Offences

Alan Farrell

544. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of fixed-charge penalty notices issued in each of the years 2007 to 2018, for public order related offences by Garda sub-district in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34801/19]

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Fri, 6 Sep 2019

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Crime Data

Alan Farrell

545. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cautions issued under the adult scheme in each of the years 2007 to 2018, by Garda sub-district and category of public order, criminal damage and assault in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34802/19]

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Fri, 6 Sep 2019

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Work Permits Applications

Alan Farrell

707. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if consideration of a work permit supported by a potential employer will be considered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34800/19]

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Fri, 6 Sep 2019

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Medicinal Products Supply

Alan Farrell

1051. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Health if an updated timeline on the roll out of a PrEP programme here will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35826/19]

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Wed, 29 May 2019

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Departmental Programmes

Alan Farrell

31. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to help communities which require assistance in formulating proposals for funding from the various programmes under his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22719/19]

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Wed, 29 May 2019

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Community Services Programme

Alan Farrell

63. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the details of the community services programme; the number of groups in receipt of assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22718/19]

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Tue, 28 May 2019

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Schools Refurbishment

Alan Farrell

88. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of the remedial work at a school (details supplied); the action being taken to provide additional accommodation for the school year commencing September 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22409/19]

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Tue, 21 May 2019

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EU Directives

Alan Farrell

64. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of efforts to reduce single use plastics with reference to the new EU directive on the impact of certain plastic products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21481/19]

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Tue, 21 May 2019

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Climate Change Policy

Alan Farrell

90. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a further call for applications for the climate action fund will be announced; the role the fund will have in achieving Ireland’s climate and energy targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21480/19]

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Tue, 14 May 2019

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Enterprise Support Schemes

Alan Farrell

63. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when the next round of the disruptive technology fund will open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20599/19]

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Tue, 14 May 2019

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Economic Policy

Alan Farrell

65. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the launch of Future Jobs Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20600/19]

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Tue, 14 May 2019

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Rail Services Provision

Alan Farrell

426. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of the electrification project of the northern commuter line to extend DART services to Donabate, Rush, Lusk, Skerries and Balbriggan; the work completed on the project to date; the way in which the progression of the project relates to the introduction of hybrid vehicles; the status of the completion dates for each stage of the DART extension project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20387/19]

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Tue, 16 Apr 2019

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Immigration Controls

Alan Farrell

236. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if Dublin Airport has been determined to be a suitable place of custody in relation to the procedure and detention process on foot of refusal to land at Dublin Airport; the legal basis upon which Dublin Airport may be used as a place of custody; his plans to make legislative changes in relation to the use of Dublin Airport as a place of custody; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17601/19]

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Tue, 26 Mar 2019

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Television Licence Fee Collection

Alan Farrell

1022. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount spent on campaign and enforcement costs as they relate to the purchase and renewal of television licences in each year since 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12814/19]

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Tue, 26 Mar 2019

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Climate Change Policy

Alan Farrell

1023. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount spent on campaigns to raise awareness of climate change and promote environmentally friendly practices in an effort to counteract climate change in each year since 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12815/19]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2019

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Project Ireland 2040 Funding

Alan Farrell

12. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when the next round of the Project Ireland 2040 disruptive technologies fund will open for applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11202/19]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2019

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Electronic Commerce

Alan Farrell

47. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the supports available through her Department, and the agencies under the remit of her Department, to help businesses trade online; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11203/19]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2019

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Primary Care Centres Provision

Alan Farrell

147. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Health the potential to deliver a primary care centre for Swords, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11344/19]

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Tue, 5 Mar 2019

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Tax Reliefs Availability

Alan Farrell

147. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Finance his views on the provision of tax relief on childcare services for families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10842/19]

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Tue, 5 Mar 2019

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Garda Station Closures

Alan Farrell

168. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress to date in regard to the reopening of Rush Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10838/19]

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Tue, 5 Mar 2019

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School Curriculum

Alan Farrell

207. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on making home economics compulsory for students up to junior certificate level with a view to reducing levels of childhood obesity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10840/19]

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Tue, 5 Mar 2019

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Schools Health and Safety

Alan Farrell

208. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Skills the action he plans to take to ensure there are no vending machines serving unhealthy food options in schools; the action he will take to ensure no schools are dependent upon income generated from vending machines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10847/19]

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Tue, 5 Mar 2019

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Garda Training

Alan Farrell

241. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the training members of An Garda Síochána receive in relation to identifying cases of coercive control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10843/19]

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Tue, 5 Mar 2019

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Garda Deployment

Alan Farrell

242. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí stationed in Malahide, Balbriggan, Swords and Skerries Garda stations in each year since 2011, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10844/19]

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Tue, 5 Mar 2019

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Citizenship Status

Alan Farrell

243. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his position in relation to the citizenship of Irish citizens who are members of ISIS and subsequently wish to return; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10845/19]

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Tue, 5 Mar 2019

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Garda Transport Data

Alan Farrell

244. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda vehicles based in Malahide, Balbriggan, Swords and Skerries in each year since 2011, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10846/19]

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Tue, 5 Mar 2019

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Medicinal Products Availability

Alan Farrell

371. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Health when he expects PrEP to be made available here; the actions that must be completed to allow it to be made available here; the action he plans to take to tackle the number of persons contracting HIV; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10841/19]

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Tue, 5 Mar 2019

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Childcare Costs

Alan Farrell

510. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will engage with the Minister for Finance with a view to introducing measures which would reduce commercial rates for childcare providers with the objective of facilitating providers in passing on a cost reduction to families who avail of their services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10836/19]

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Tue, 5 Mar 2019

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Childhood Obesity

Alan Farrell

511. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the action she has taken to advance the recommendations of the report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Children and Youth Affairs on tackling childhood obesity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10839/19]

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Tue, 5 Mar 2019

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Foreshore Issues

Alan Farrell

577. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of foreshore licences which have been granted since 2004 under the Foreshore Act 1933; the number of these licences incomplete; the number of foreshore licences within this period which were for public developments; the number for private developers; if the same conditions apply to all foreshore licences granted under the Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10297/19]

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Tue, 26 Feb 2019

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Tax Data

Alan Farrell

132. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Finance the number of claims and the amount claimed under the med 2 dental expenses scheme in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9281/19]

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Tue, 19 Feb 2019

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Paternity Benefit

Alan Farrell

90. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons that availed of paternity benefit since its introduction in September 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8101/19]

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Tue, 19 Feb 2019

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Treatment Benefit Scheme Data

Alan Farrell

92. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons that availed of aural benefit through the treatment benefit scheme since its extension to the self-employed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8100/19]

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Wed, 30 Jan 2019

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Schools Site Acquisitions

Alan Farrell

106. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the delivery of a permanent school site for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4469/19]

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Wed, 30 Jan 2019

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Schools Site Acquisitions

Alan Farrell

107. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the delivery of a permanent school site for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4470/19]

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Wed, 30 Jan 2019

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Schools Building Projects Status

Alan Farrell

108. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the delivery of a new school building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4471/19]

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Wed, 30 Jan 2019

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Schools Building Projects Status

Alan Farrell

109. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the delivery of new permanent classrooms at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4472/19]

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Wed, 30 Jan 2019

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Schools Building Projects Status

Alan Farrell

110. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the delivery of new permanent classrooms at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4473/19]

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Tue, 29 Jan 2019

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Brexit Issues

Alan Farrell

56. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he is taking to prepare legislation for each possible eventuality which may be necessary in response to Brexit. [52794/18]

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Thu, 24 Jan 2019

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Energy Infrastructure

Alan Farrell

39. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to roll out smart meters; and his views on whether smart meters can be a tool to address Ireland's climate commitments. [3174/19]

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Thu, 24 Jan 2019

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Climate Change Policy

Alan Farrell

59. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether enough is being done by Ireland to tackle climate disruption; if sectoral targets will be set to reduce emissions; and his plans to tackle climate disruption. [3173/19]

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Thu, 17 Jan 2019

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Defence Forces Deployment

Alan Farrell

16. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the breakdown of Defence Forces personnel on deployment abroad or on secondment; the details of each mission in 2018; the projected mission of each for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1809/19]

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Thu, 17 Jan 2019

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Defence Forces Deployment

Alan Farrell

33. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces expect a greater deployment of their fleet in the provision of fisheries protection missions in 2019 following Brexit; the planning his Department and the Defence Forces have undertaken in this regard; his views on whether two CN 235 Casa aircraft operated by the Air Corps will be sufficient to complete the tasks required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1810/19]

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