Parliamentary questions

National Development Plan

Matt Carthy

72. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will report on the delivery of national development plan projects in County Monaghan. [17713/24]

Diplomatic Representation

Matt Carthy

101. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the embassies and missions within north Africa; the ambassadors accredited to north African states whereby no mission is present in a state; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17770/24]

Departmental Meetings

Matt Carthy

102. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagements with the government of Algeria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17771/24]

Diplomatic Representation

Matt Carthy

103. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has considered opening an embassy in Algeria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17772/24]

Humanitarian Aid

Matt Carthy

104. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the humanitarian assistance Ireland has provided to Algeria to support and assist refugees from Western Sahara; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17773/24]

Defence Forces

Matt Carthy

148. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the mechanisms by which a person who is court martialled may have their rank reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17756/24]

Defence Forces

Matt Carthy

149. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if authorisation from the Department if necessary for serving members of the Defence Forces to sit on the board of security organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17757/24]

Departmental Contracts

Matt Carthy

159. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if the contract to a company (details supplied) to deliver driver theory tests has been extended; the mechanism under which the contract was extended; if it was open to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17435/24]

Road Projects

Matt Carthy

160. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if he will allocate Monaghan County Council the additional €5.9 million necessary to restore local roads to an acceptable level of condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17438/24]

Road Projects

Matt Carthy

161. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if he will allocate TII with additional funding to progress the N2 Ardee to Castleblayney road scheme in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17439/24]

Special Educational Needs

Matt Carthy

305. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education the reason the special education teaching hours allocated to a school (details supplied) have been reduced by ten hours; if she will reallocate these hours without imposing the burden of a full school review as proposed by the NCSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17759/24]

Special Educational Needs

Matt Carthy

306. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if she will examine the process for schools to appeal their allocation of special education teaching hours considering the current burden on schools of completing a comprehensive appeal form, followed by a school visit and a full school review places an excessive pressure on school staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17760/24]

Departmental Funding

Matt Carthy

357. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider making an increased allocation to Castleblayney care group through the capital assistance scheme in order to provide a community centre or facility in conjunction with the housing development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17496/24]

Social Insurance

Matt Carthy

420. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person on class D contribution within a State agency is unable to change to class A contributions; if she has considered implementing changes to facilitate same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18020/24]

Disability Services

Matt Carthy

529. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider making a financial allocation to Castleblayney care group in order to provide a community centre or facility in conjunction with the housing development for people with special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17497/24]

Tourism Industry

Matt Carthy

6. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her engagement with other Departments and State agencies to support hotels in rural communities. [10407/24]

Middle East

Matt Carthy

131. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs following the International Court of Justice setting 28 October 2024 as the deadline by which South Africa must submit its memorial in the case of South Africa v Israel taken under the Genocide Convention, if it is still the intention of the Government to refrain from submitting a declaration of intervention until after that point; if so, the timeframe thereafter in which he intends to submit such a declaration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17155/24]

Schools Building Projects

Matt Carthy

83. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 523 of 20 March 2024, in respect of the stated objective of delivering a ‘reasonable level of school transport’, what this means regarding the maximum timeframe that it is considered appropriate for any child to spend on a school bus to travel to and from a special school. [16301/24]

Special Educational Needs

Matt Carthy

105. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if she will deliver a special school in County Monaghan; if so, the proposed location of any such proposal; and the timeframe for delivery of same. [16300/24]

Artificial Intelligence

Matt Carthy

133. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in light of reports of extensive usage with flagrantly inadequate oversight of artificial intelligence systems by the Israeli Defence Forces, which has significantly contributed to the killing of in excess of 33,000 civilians, he will engage with international partners with a view to establishing a treaty prohibiting or regulating the use of artificial intelligence systems in warfare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15971/24]

Departmental Data

Matt Carthy

136. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the total investment the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund holds in companies which operate within illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, by portfolio and company, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16057/24]

Diplomatic Representation

Matt Carthy

143. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to the recent violations of the inviolability of diplomatic missions in breach of the Vienna Convention by the government of Ecuador; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16550/24]

Diplomatic Representation

Matt Carthy

144. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to the recent violations of the inviolability of diplomatic missions in breach of the Vienna Convention by the government of Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16551/24]

Foreign Conflicts

Matt Carthy

146. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on Ireland’s contribution to the EU Mission in Armenia; if, given the announced expansion of the observer mission, he will commit to seeking a greater role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16735/24]

Departmental Strategies

Matt Carthy

147. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his Department’s strategy for the Caucasus region; the permanent missions through which Ireland engages with the region; his recent diplomatic engagements regarding the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16736/24]

Consular Services

Matt Carthy

148. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has considered opening an Irish embassy in Armenia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16737/24]

EU Enlargement

Matt Carthy

149. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagements with regard to Armenia potentially seeking candidate status for EU membership; Ireland’s position in relation to such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16738/24]

Historical Conflicts

Matt Carthy

150. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government intends to recognise the massacre of one-and-a-half million Armenians as an act of genocide perpetrated by the Turkish government; if discussions have taken place within his Department or at a Government level as to developing a stance on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16739/24]

Diplomatic Representation

Matt Carthy

151. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagements with the government of Armenia; his efforts to develop and deepen bilateral, economic and cultural relations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16740/24]

Diplomatic Representation

Matt Carthy

152. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagements with the government of Azerbaijan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16741/24]

Diplomatic Representation

Matt Carthy

153. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagements with international partners regarding Armenia and Azerbaijan, with a view to contributing to conflict resolution and bringing about a lasting peace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16742/24]

Renewable Energy Generation

Matt Carthy

179. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has engaged with the CRU regarding the opening of a second annual application window for renewable energy projects to connect to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16552/24]

Defence Forces

Matt Carthy

184. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he intends to examine legislation in relation to former members of the Defence Forces being able to sell their expertise;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16059/24]

Ministerial Responsibilities

Matt Carthy

191. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the functions delegated to the Minister of State in his Department; if he will outline their role and responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16546/24]

Defence Forces

Matt Carthy

192. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the recruitment target for each branch of the Defence Forces in the years 2024 to 2028, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16548/24]

Defence Forces

Matt Carthy

193. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of retirements in each branch of the Defence Forces in the years 2019 to date; the number projected in the years 2024 to 2028, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16549/24]

Middle East

Matt Carthy

215. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the basis upon which he chose to divest from some but not other companies which operate within illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16058/24]

Export Controls

Matt Carthy

254. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in light of the United Nations Human Rights Council demanding a halt of arms sale to Israel, he will suspend the granting of export licences for dual-use items to Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15972/24]

Defence Forces

Matt Carthy

255. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is examining a potential breach of United Nations sanctions and EU regulations by former members of the Defence Forces in relation to the provision of technical assistance, training, financial or other assistance, related to military activities or the provision, maintenance or use of any arms and related material in Libya; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16060/24]

Work Permits

Matt Carthy

261. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 255 of 5 March 2024, the current number of work permits allocated for motor/auto mechanics; the number therein of the car mechanic quota and of the HGV/bus mechanic quota that have been issued; if he proposes to increase those quotas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16312/24]

Special Educational Needs

Matt Carthy

291. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education her proposals to provide an ASD unit in secondary schools in the Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16073/24]

Special Educational Needs

Matt Carthy

292. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education the current number of children attending the ASD unit at a school (details supplied); the number that are expected to finish primary school in each of the next five years; the secondary schools these children will attend; the ASD capacity within each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16074/24]

Schools Building Projects

Matt Carthy

346. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if the new school buildings for a school (details supplied) will include dedicated special education classrooms; the proposed number of students who will be enrolled at the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16580/24]

Special Educational Needs

Matt Carthy

347. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education the special education provision available at a school (details supplied); if there are proposals to increase that number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16581/24]

Departmental Schemes

Matt Carthy

455. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the position regarding the mandatory retirement age for participants on the job initiative scheme to ensure that those who wish to can remain on the scheme past the State pension age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16007/24]

Disability Services

Matt Carthy

579. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the additional respite care services that will be delivered in County Monaghan in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16127/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Matt Carthy

633. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will engage with trade unions regarding extending the temporary scheme of paid leave for public health service employees unfit for work post-Covid-19 infection; the supports available to front-line workers unable to work due to the impact of having contracted Covid-19, and particularly long-Covid, should the scheme not be extended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16010/24]

Hospital Equipment

Matt Carthy

641. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost involved to deliver a MRI scanner at Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16066/24]

Hospital Equipment

Matt Carthy

642. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost involved to deliver a CT scanner at Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16067/24]

Hospital Equipment

Matt Carthy

643. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to the need for CT and MRI scanners at Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16068/24]