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Wed, 28 Feb 2024
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Greenways Provision
Ciarán Cannon
20. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Transport for an update on his plans to develop a greenway connecting Athenry to Milltown, in light of his investment of €375,000 to date in feasibility and design studies, both of which concluded that the most appropriate location for such a greenway is the disused rail line connecting the towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9489/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Rail Network
Ciarán Cannon
119. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Transport when work will commence on double tracking the rail line from Athenry to Galway city; the timeframe for completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9068/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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School Accommodation
Ciarán Cannon
224. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education for an update on her plans to deliver a modular building to accommodate the ASD unit at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9073/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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School Meals Programme
Ciarán Cannon
75. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the roll-out of hot school meals. [7884/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Ciarán Cannon
84. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the changes to child benefit for 18 year-olds. [7883/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Road Projects
Ciarán Cannon
183. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Transport to explain the significant delay in completing the Athenry Ring Road; to give an accurate timeline for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2785/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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School Enrolments
Ciarán Cannon
490. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education what measures she is putting in place to address the acute shortage of secondary school places in Athenry town; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56567/23]
Thu, 14 Dec 2023
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Rail Network
Ciarán Cannon
189. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Transport the total budget allocated for the removal of vegetation on the Western Rail Corridor between Athenry and Claremorris; what is the purpose of the removal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55845/23]
Thu, 14 Dec 2023
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Physical Education
Ciarán Cannon
269. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education what her plans are to support post-primary schools in delivering the physical education curriculum, in particular those schools which have no access to their own indoor sports facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55842/23]
Thu, 14 Dec 2023
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Physical Education
Ciarán Cannon
270. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education the number of post-primary schools in Ireland that have an enrolment figure of 500 students or more; how many of those schools do not have access to an on-site indoor sports facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55843/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Marine Protected Areas
Ciarán Cannon
387. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if it his intention, in line with the EU 2030 Biodiversity Strategy, to designate 10% of Ireland’s seas as strictly protected, and crucially, whether a 10% strict protection target will be included in the forthcoming Marine Protected Areas Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54488/23]
Wed, 15 Nov 2023
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Departmental Correspondence
Ciarán Cannon
79. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education if she has any plans to introduce a transfer/relocation scheme for post primary teachers, bearing in mind the need to make teaching an attractive career option; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50054/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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Road Safety
Ciarán Cannon
99. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to open a new round of the Safe Routes to Schools Programme, bearing in mind the large number of schools that have yet to be supported through the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49452/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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Valuation Office
Ciarán Cannon
335. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to clarify if, on the basis that the Valuation Act 2015 sets out two conditions for the exemption to apply to charities, namely, that the organisation must be a charitable organisation and the property on which exemption is being claimed must be occupied for charitable purposes and not for private profit; and if an organisation (details supplied) is exempt from commercial rates, if it is affiliated with an association that is a registered charity. [46490/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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Passport Services
Ciarán Cannon
92. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason it is not possible for an initial assessment of paper based passport applications to be done upon receipt of such applications so that applicants can be notified of missing or incorrect documentation in a timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44865/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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Passport Services
Ciarán Cannon
93. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason that when a person submits a paper-based passport application and is notified of missing documentation, they are returned to the back of queue for processing when they submit the correct documentation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44866/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Greenways Provision
Ciarán Cannon
184. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Transport his plans to ensure the successful delivery of the Athlone to Galway greenway; the projected timescale for such delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42118/23]
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
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School Accommodation
Ciarán Cannon
229. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education her plans to address the serious health and safety issues at a school (details supplied). [40973/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Housing Schemes
Ciaran Cannon
451. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if local authorities can in certain cases classify an individual in receipt of HAP as a couple and then add the 35% discretionary increase to their rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34936/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Health Services Staff
Ciaran Cannon
673. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Health how many HSE staff are currently suspended from work awaiting a fitness to practice review; the average time it takes for such reviews to be carried out; the total amount of salaries paid to suspended staff in 2020, 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34952/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Departmental Data
Ciarán Cannon
145. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if it is possible to determine the number of Irish citizens that are resident in Northern Ireland; and if so, if the number of those citizens that hold Irish passports can also be determined. [24117/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Departmental Data
Ciarán Cannon
146. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if it is possible to determine the number of Irish citizens that are resident in England, Scotland and Wales; and if so, if the number of those citizens that hold Irish passports can also be determined. [24118/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Foreign Birth Registration
Ciarán Cannon
147. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of Irish citizens living in the United States that have secured citizenship through the foreign birth registration process. [24119/23]
Thu, 11 May 2023
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National Monuments
Ciarán Cannon
18. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will provide an update on the reinstatement of the Turoe Stone in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22152/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Information and Communications Technology
Ciarán Cannon
123. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if officials from his Department are using an application (details supplied) to conduct business; if his Department has had official meetings regarding the use of the application by officials; if his Department has assessed the risk of using the application by Department officials and the input of Government-related data into the application; if his Department is using or is considering using other forms of artificial intelligence; if his Department is considering banning the use of the application by Department officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21103/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Information and Communications Technology
Ciarán Cannon
137. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if officials from his Department are using an application (details supplied) to conduct business; if his Department has had official meetings on the use of the application by officials; if his Department has assessed the risk of using the application by Department officials and the input of Government-related data into the application; if his Department is using or considering the use of other forms of artificial intelligence; if his Department is considering banning the use of the application by Department officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21101/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Information and Communications Technology
Ciarán Cannon
159. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if officials from his Department are using an application (details supplied) to conduct business; if his Department has had official meetings regarding the use of the application by officials; if his Department has assessed the risk of using the application by Department officials and the input of Government-related data into the application; if his Department is using or is considering using other forms of artificial intelligence; if his Department is considering banning the use of the application by Department officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21099/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Information and Communications Technology
Ciarán Cannon
171. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Transport if officials from his Department are using an application (details supplied) to conduct business; if his Department has had official meetings regarding the use of the application by officials; if his Department has assessed the risk of using the application by Department officials and the input of Government-related data into the application; if his Department is using or is considering using other forms of artificial intelligence; if his Department is considering banning the use of the application by Department officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21100/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Information and Communications Technology
Ciarán Cannon
207. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Finance if officials from his Department are using an application (details supplied) to conduct business; if his Department has had official meetings regarding the use of the application by officials; if his Department has assessed the risk of using the application by Department officials and the input of Government-related data into the application; if his Department is using or is considering using other forms of artificial intelligence; if his Department is considering banning the use of the application by Department officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21091/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Information and Communications Technology
Ciarán Cannon
240. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if officials from his Department are using an application (details supplied) to conduct business; if his Department has had official meetings regarding the use of the application by officials; if his Department has assessed the risk of using the application by Department officials and the input of Government-related data into the application; if his Department is using or is considering using other forms of artificial intelligence; if his Department is considering banning the use of the application by Department officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21092/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Information and Communications Technology
Ciarán Cannon
251. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if officials from his Department are using an application (details supplied) to conduct business; if his Department has had official meetings regarding the use of the application by officials; if his Department has assessed the risk of using the application by Department officials and the input of Government-related data into the application; if his Department is using or is considering using other forms of artificial intelligence; if his Department is considering banning the use of the application by Department officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21089/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Information and Communications Technology
Ciarán Cannon
268. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education if officials from her Department are using an application (details supplied) to conduct business; if her Department has had official meetings regarding the use of the application by officials; if her Department has assessed the risk of using the application by Department officials and the input of Government-related data into the application; if her Department is using or is considering using other forms of artificial intelligence; if her Department is considering banning the use of the application by Department officials; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21095/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Information and Communications Technology
Ciarán Cannon
310. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if officials from her Department are using an application (details supplied) to conduct business; if her Department has had official meetings regarding the use of the application by officials; if her Department has assessed the risk of using the application by Department officials and the input of Government-related data into the application; if her Department is using or is considering using other forms of artificial intelligence; if her Department is considering banning the use of the application by Department officials; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21093/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Information and Communications Technology
Ciarán Cannon
321. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if officials from his Department are using an application (details supplied) to conduct business; if his Department has had official meetings regarding the use of the application by officials; if his Department has assessed the risk of using the application by Department officials and the input of Government-related data into the application; if his Department is using or is considering using other forms of artificial intelligence; if his Department is considering banning the use of the application by Department officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21096/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Information and Communications Technology
Ciarán Cannon
385. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Social Protection if officials from her Department are using an application (details supplied) to conduct business; if her Department has had official meetings regarding the use of the application by officials; if her Department has assessed the risk of using the application by Department officials and the input of Government-related data into the application; if her Department is using or is considering using other forms of artificial intelligence; if her Department is considering banning the use of the application by Department officials; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21097/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Information and Communications Technology
Ciarán Cannon
425. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Justice if officials from his Department are using an application (details supplied) to conduct business; if his Department has had official meetings regarding the use of the application by officials; if his Department has assessed the risk of using the application by Department officials and the input of Government-related data into the application; if his Department is using or is considering using other forms of artificial intelligence; if his Department is considering banning the use of the application by Department officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21102/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Information and Communications Technology
Ciarán Cannon
470. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if officials from his Department are using an application (details supplied) to conduct business; if his Department has had official meetings regarding the use of the application by officials; if his Department has assessed the risk of using the application by Department officials and the input of Government-related data into the application; if his Department is using or is considering using other forms of artificial intelligence; if his Department is considering banning the use of the application by Department officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21088/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Information and Communications Technology
Ciarán Cannon
528. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if officials from his Department are using an application (details supplied) to conduct business; if his Department has had official meetings regarding the use of the application by officials; if his Department has assessed the risk of using the application by Department officials and the input of Government-related data into the application; if his Department is using or is considering using other forms of artificial intelligence; if his Department is considering banning the use of the application by Department officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21094/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Information and Communications Technology
Ciarán Cannon
560. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Health if officials from his Department are using an application (details supplied) to conduct business; if his Department has had official meetings regarding the use of the application by officials; if his Department has assessed the risk of using the application by Department officials and the input of Government-related data into the application; if his Department is using or is considering using other forms of artificial intelligence; if his Department is considering banning the use of the application by Department officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21087/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Information and Communications Technology
Ciarán Cannon
720. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if officials from his Department are using an application (details supplied) to conduct business; if his Department has had official meetings regarding the use of the application by officials; if his Department has assessed the risk of using the application by Department officials and the input of Government-related data into the application; if his Department is using or is considering using other forms of artificial intelligence; if his Department is considering banning the use of the application by Department officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21090/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Information and Communications Technology
Ciarán Cannon
732. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if officials from her Department are using an application (details supplied) to conduct business; if her Department has had official meetings regarding the use of the application by officials; if her Department has assessed the risk of using the application by Department officials and the input of Government-related data into the application; if her Department is using or is considering using other forms of artificial intelligence; if her Department is considering banning the use of the application by Department officials; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21098/23]
Thu, 4 May 2023
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Ciaran Cannon
221. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding the payment of the Covid-19 pandemic recognition payment for Section 39 workers; and when this payment is expected to be made to all staff who are eligible. [20852/23]
Wed, 3 May 2023
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School Facilities
Ciarán Cannon
164. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education when she intends to commence a national programme to deliver sports halls to the many schools that have no such facilities, thus remaining severely disadvantaged in terms of delivering the many elements of the physical education curriculum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20436/23]
Tue, 25 Apr 2023
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Departmental Funding
Ciaran Cannon
59. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when local groups in Galway will be able to apply for funding under the outdoor recreation infrastructure fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19234/23]
Tue, 25 Apr 2023
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Departmental Policies
Ciaran Cannon
72. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when local groups in Galway will be able to apply for funding under the town and village renewal scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19233/23]
Tue, 25 Apr 2023
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Departmental Funding
Ciaran Cannon
195. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a figure for the total amount of active travel funding allocated to Galway County Council to date; the amount of that allocation that remains unspent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19417/23]
Tue, 21 Mar 2023
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Tax Data
Ciaran Cannon
318. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Finance the value to the Exchequer of the amount of VAT collected annually under Section 9 of Annex III of the EU VAT Directive. [12918/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Bus Services
Ciarán Cannon
183. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Transport the categories of licensed bus transport operators who can accept the free travel pass; the reason this facility is not open to all licensed operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12093/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Pesticide Use
Ciarán Cannon
353. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if this State gathers data on the amount of rodenticide sold in Ireland each year, or on the amount imported into Ireland each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12177/23]
Tue, 7 Mar 2023
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Tax Code
Ciarán Cannon
122. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Finance if he will make provision for a reduction in the VAT rate applying to the music and entertainment sector, to align with other EU countries and protect the viability of the sector. [11387/23]
Tue, 21 Feb 2023
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Teacher Training
Ciarán Cannon
379. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education the reason post-primary teachers who are upskilling to teach maths, physics and Spanish are offered financial support, while those who are upskilling to teach home economics are denied such support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8166/23]
Tue, 21 Feb 2023
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School Staff
Ciarán Cannon
380. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education the number of vacant home economics teaching posts that exist at second level in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8167/23]
Wed, 15 Feb 2023
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Social Insurance
Ciaran Cannon
119. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a list of organisations that can be given direct access to a person’s PRSI records, without that person’s consent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7494/23]
Wed, 8 Feb 2023
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Water Services
Ciaran Cannon
150. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the multi-annual rural water programme call-out to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5751/23]
Tue, 31 Jan 2023
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Health and Safety
Ciaran Cannon
415. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education her plans to address the serious health, safety and well-being issues that are arising at a school (details supplied) as a result of an inadequate and outdated school building. [4020/23]
Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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Credit Unions
Ciaran Cannon
90. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Finance what steps are being taken to ensure credit unions play a key role in the banking sector. [3103/23]
Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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Insurance Industry
Ciaran Cannon
141. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on ‘pinch point’ areas in insurance. [3104/23]
Thu, 19 Jan 2023
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Bus Services
Ciaran Cannon
39. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase capacity on public bus routes connecting the commuter towns of County Galway to Galway city. [2358/23]
Thu, 19 Jan 2023
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Rail Network
Ciaran Cannon
54. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a progress report on the double-tracking of the rail line from Athenry to Galway city. [2359/23]
Wed, 18 Jan 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Ciaran Cannon
728. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education the status of the development of the new campus (details supplied) in County Galway; the timeline for the completion of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63868/22]
Wed, 18 Jan 2023
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School Staff
Ciaran Cannon
732. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education the status of post-primary teacher transfers and redeployment, including the establishment of an online portal for inter-teacher transfer requests; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63888/22]
Wed, 18 Jan 2023
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School Transport
Ciaran Cannon
786. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education if she intends to continue the school transport temporary alleviation measures for the 2023-2024 school year; and if families with a medical card attending their second nearest post-primary school will continue to receive free school transport under these measures. [1903/23]
Wed, 18 Jan 2023
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Disease Management
Ciaran Cannon
1163. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Health the details of the services and specialists available in Ireland for persons diagnosed with EDS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63163/22]
Wed, 18 Jan 2023
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Departmental Inquiries
Ciaran Cannon
1364. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding the establishment of the promised inquiry on the historical licensing and prescribing of sodium valproate; when he expects the inquiry will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63946/22]
Wed, 18 Jan 2023
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Health Services
Ciaran Cannon
1365. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Health the services that are currently available to those diagnosed with foetal valproate spectrum disorder; the way that families can access these services within their communities following a diagnosis; if he will provide an update on discussions between the HSE and his Department to improve access to services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63947/22]
Thu, 15 Dec 2022
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Departmental Schemes
Ciaran Cannon
51. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if successful projects under the town and village renewal scheme will be announced before the end of 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62797/22]
Thu, 15 Dec 2022
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Climate Action Plan
Ciaran Cannon
99. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the Climate Action Plan. [62827/22]
Thu, 15 Dec 2022
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Departmental Schemes
Ciaran Cannon
143. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will outline the details of Ireland’s deposit return scheme. [62828/22]
Thu, 15 Dec 2022
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Broadband Infrastructure
Ciaran Cannon
151. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress that his Department has specifically made with regard to delivering the National Broadband Plan. [56456/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Ciaran Cannon
590. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Health when a health care worker working with an organisation (details supplied) throughout the Covid-19 pandemic will receive the pandemic special recognition payment. [61930/22]
Thu, 8 Dec 2022
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EU Directives
Ciaran Cannon
24. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Health the work that is being carried out by his Department to address the serious concerns that have arisen in respect of the implementation of the EU medical device directive. [53859/22]
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
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Crime Prevention
Ciaran Cannon
63. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Justice if she will outline the intentions of the Rural Safety Plan 2022-2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60602/22]
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
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Departmental Staff
Ciaran Cannon
645. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Health if he will consider as a matter of priority appointing a new Chief Pharmaceutical Officer to his Department who will be responsible for overseeing the development of policy and strategy, national oversight of medicine supply, pharmacy regulations and maximising the potential of the community pharmacy sector to achieve better patient outcomes. [60711/22]
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
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Passport Services
Ciaran Cannon
97. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress that has been made with regard to passport services in 2022. [57747/22]
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
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Diaspora Issues
Ciaran Cannon
103. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the way that he proposes to action the commitment to reaching "our next generation", as outlined in the diaspora strategy. [57746/22]
Thu, 10 Nov 2022
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Business Supports
Ciaran Cannon
99. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Finance the way that farmers are to be included in the temporary business energy support scheme, TBESS. [53235/22]
Thu, 27 Oct 2022
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Industrial Development
Ciaran Cannon
47. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the work that is being carried out to promote the IDA's 240-acre strategic site at Athenry, County Galway, to international investors. [53860/22]
Thu, 27 Oct 2022
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Community Development Projects
Ciaran Cannon
129. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will outline any findings arising from the recently announced community centres investment fund; and if she intends to continue the scheme in 2023. [53867/22]
Thu, 27 Oct 2022
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Flexible Work Practices
Ciaran Cannon
130. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans for the development of remote working hubs in rural towns. [53866/22]
Thu, 27 Oct 2022
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Legislative Measures
Ciaran Cannon
160. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Transport in view of the recent commitment by the assistant Garda commissioner to provide an online portal for the submission of dashcam evidence by 2024, if any additional legislation is necessary for such a portal; and if so, when he intends to bring forward such legislation. [53955/22]
Tue, 18 Oct 2022
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School Transport
Ciaran Cannon
413. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education if she intends to provide a school transport service in this current school year for all post-primary students attending their second nearest school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51151/22]
Tue, 18 Oct 2022
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School Transport
Ciaran Cannon
414. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education if she will establish a dedicated helpline within her Department for Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas who need to access information on school transport provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51152/22]
Tue, 11 Oct 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Ciaran Cannon
778. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a GLAS payment for 2021 will be made to a person (details supplied); the reason it is necessary for this person to make numerous representations to his Department each year before securing their GLAS payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49494/22]
Tue, 27 Sep 2022
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Grant Payments
Ciaran Cannon
592. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the grant amount per hectare that is payable for site-clearance of diseased trees under the ash diebacks scheme administered by his Department; and if this figure is accurately described on the gov.ie website for the scheme. [47035/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Electricity Generation
Ciaran Cannon
211. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps that have been taken to expedite action 105 of the deliverables framework of the Climate Action Plan in order that domestic dwellings can be reimbursed for the generation of electricity to the grid. [39139/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Hospital Staff
Ciaran Cannon
753. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Health the steps that he is taking to appoint nine additional neurology nurse specialists at University Hospital Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39123/22]
Wed, 29 Jun 2022
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Greenways Provision
Ciaran Cannon
19. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to receive the findings of a feasibility study into the development of the Quiet Man greenway, connecting Athenry to Milltown, considering that he first funded the study in July 2020. [34968/22]
Wed, 29 Jun 2022
written
Rail Network
Ciaran Cannon
20. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on his plans to double-track the rail line from Athenry to Galway city; and a timeline for same. [34971/22]
Wed, 29 Jun 2022
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School Facilities
Ciaran Cannon
107. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 442 of 24 May 2022; if she has received the available data on post-primary schools that received funding for each of the years 2016 to 2021 for the purposes of developing a sports hall; and if she will forward same. [34965/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Rail Network
Ciaran Cannon
121. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Transport the details of the timeline for the completion of double tracking of the rail line connecting Athenry to Galway city. [31873/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Haulage Industry
Ciaran Cannon
122. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has provided funding to an association (details supplied) over the past 20 years; and if so, the amount involved. [31874/22]
Tue, 24 May 2022
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School Facilities
Ciaran Cannon
442. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education the names of all post-primary schools that received funding for each of the years 2016 to 2021 for the purposes of developing a sports hall as part of their extension and or additional accommodation allocation; the amount allocated for each sports hall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26390/22]
Tue, 24 May 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Ciaran Cannon
724. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when GLAS payments for 2020 and 2021 will be issued to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26181/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Road Signage
Ciaran Cannon
358. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Transport if he will supply data on the amount of funding allocated to each local authority for the provision of safe passing of cyclists signage; and the amount expended by each local authority to date. [19672/22]
Wed, 6 Apr 2022
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Road Safety
Ciaran Cannon
186. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Justice the status of the development of an online portal for the submission of video footage of dangerous driving, as committed to in Vision Zero, the road safety strategy for 2021-2030. [18732/22]
Tue, 5 Apr 2022
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School Facilities
Ciaran Cannon
462. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education when she intends to begin the development of sports halls in existing schools in cases in which such schools have no indoor sports facilities or very limited facilities. [17656/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Childcare Services
Ciaran Cannon
685. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when was the last review of the level of allowances paid to foster parents; and if he plans to carry out another review in view of the increased cost of living. [14581/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
written
School Facilities
Ciaran Cannon
117. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education the status of her plans to fund the development of indoor sports facilities in cases in which schools are lacking such facilities with specific reference to a school (details supplied) given the ongoing concerns regarding childhood obesity and inactivity. [13459/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
written
School Facilities
Ciaran Cannon
314. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education if she will expedite funding for the construction of a sports hall at a school (details supplied). [12380/22]
Thu, 3 Mar 2022
oral
Rail Network
Ciaran Cannon
32. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a progress report on the All-Island Strategic Rail Review; and the likely publication date. [11837/22]