Parliamentary questions

School Staff

Niall Collins

182. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education the status of the assimilation of primary school caretakers similar to school secretaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18537/24]

School Accommodation

Niall Collins

204. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education for an update on an application from a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18607/24]

Medicinal Products

Niall Collins

334. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if medication can be secured for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18621/24]

Schools Building Projects

Niall Collins

308. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education for an update on an application for additional funding for a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17833/24]

Family Reunification

Niall Collins

243. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 926 of 20 March 2024, the reason the person’s solicitor has not been contacted to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17121/24]

Childcare Services

Niall Collins

126. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he can help a playschool (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16971/24]

Housing Schemes

Niall Collins

218. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 183 of 7 December 2023, if any further consideration has been given to this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16070/24]

Departmental Funding

Niall Collins

372. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if funding or grant assistance is available to help a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16583/24]

Departmental Funding

Niall Collins

379. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if funding or grant assistance is available to help a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16582/24]

Departmental Schemes

Niall Collins

188. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on an expression of interest in the town and village renewal scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15645/24]

Passport Services

Niall Collins

41. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if it is not mandatory to possess a PPS number in order to apply for a passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14942/24]

Departmental Correspondence

Niall Collins

514. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 508 of 20 March 2024, if she can advise in relation to correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14845/24]

Schools Building Projects

Niall Collins

524. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education when construction will commence on the temporary building for a school (details supplied); if she will note that the school is in a high level of disrepair and is on the ADAPT 2 programme; if she will give assurances to the school management which has heard nothing recently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14931/24]

School Staff

Niall Collins

542. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education the position in relation to payment for a temporary SNA (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15192/24]

School Discipline

Niall Collins

553. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 206 of 27 February 2024, if she can provide an update/progress report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15460/24]

Departmental Funding

Niall Collins

585. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if grant assistance is available for a club (details supplied) to provide worker accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15201/24]

Departmental Schemes

Niall Collins

708. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if grant assistance is available for a club (details supplied) to provide worker accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15202/24]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Niall Collins

804. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection if grant assistance is available for a club (details supplied) to provide worker accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15203/24]

Departmental Policies

Niall Collins

957. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has any plans to introduce a scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14054/24]

Departmental Funding

Niall Collins

1733. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if grant assistance is available for a club (details supplied) to provide worker accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15204/24]

Educational Disadvantage

Niall Collins

347. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education what actions she has planned to deal with calls from a number of primary school principals in Tallaght for enhanced supports for disadvantaged schools under DEIS plus classification; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11540/24]

School Accommodation

Niall Collins

365. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she can address the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11708/24]

School Admissions

Niall Collins

482. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she can advise on a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12577/24]

School Accommodation

Niall Collins

507. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she can expedite a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12777/24]

Special Educational Needs

Niall Collins

508. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she can provide assistance and advice on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12780/24]

Visa Applications

Niall Collins

926. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 434 of 30 January 2024, when contact will be made with the person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12507/24]

Forestry Sector

Niall Collins

980. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the distance land needs to be outside of a special protection area before forestry planting can occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12033/24]

Departmental Data

Niall Collins

223. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education for an update on a number of requests by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11374/24]

Departmental Inquiries

Niall Collins

322. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he can assist a group (details supplied) and address the matter raised in correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11350/24]

Special Educational Needs

Niall Collins

97. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she will address a matter regarding SET hours (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11051/24]

Schools Administration

Niall Collins

98. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education for an update on the sanction of a roll number for Glenroe national school in Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11052/24]

Rail Network

Niall Collins

171. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport when Moyross rail station will be opened and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10329/24]

Rail Network

Niall Collins

172. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport to provide the list of new rail stations to be opened under the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy; when works will commence on each; when each will be opened and operational, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10330/24]

Visa Applications

Niall Collins

500. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update on an application and-or appeal (details supplied); if this can be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10690/24]

Agriculture Industry

Niall Collins

251. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9836/24]

Departmental Records

Niall Collins

131. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport if his Department and any relevant agency can update their records and databases to reflect the facts about a vehicle (details supplied) with which the owner is experiencing difficulties in insuring because of misinformation being associated with this vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9305/24]

Site Acquisitions

Niall Collins

206. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she will expedite a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8833/24]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Niall Collins

257. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he can help a community project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8500/24]

Community Development Projects

Niall Collins

303. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she can help a community project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8501/24]

Schools Administration

Niall Collins

284. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education when an approval letter will issue to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7684/24]

Departmental Funding

Niall Collins

329. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a drawdown (details supplied) can be expedited as a delay is being experienced in the Chief State Solicitor’s Office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7966/24]

School Accommodation

Niall Collins

200. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if her Department will liaise directly with a school (details supplied) as soon as possible regarding a matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7179/24]

Rental Sector

Niall Collins

394. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if concerns raised by a person (details supplied) will be addressed; the status of the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6229/24]

Agriculture Industry

Niall Collins

491. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he can assist a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6314/24]

Childcare Services

Niall Collins

550. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he can address the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6588/24]

Medical Cards

Niall Collins

590. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health for an update on a medical card application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6487/24]

Industrial Relations

Niall Collins

316. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will agree to a request (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5654/24]

Childcare Services

Niall Collins

428. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a facility (details supplied) can be assisted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5043/24]

Airport Policy

Niall Collins

183. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport his views on a submission (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4779/24]

Family Reunification

Niall Collins

312. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice if a matter in relation to a visa application (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4780/24]

Visa Applications

Niall Collins

313. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice if a matter in relation to a visa application (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4781/24]

Departmental Policies

Niall Collins

158. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will advise when the retro fit loan guarantee details will be finalised and available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3931/24]

Visa Applications

Niall Collins

414. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice if an issue can be expedited (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3963/24]

Family Reunification

Niall Collins

425. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice if her Department can arrange a test (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4210/24]

Agriculture Schemes

Niall Collins

440. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1252 of 17 January 2024, if he could consider the request therein and restated in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3888/24]

Maritime Jurisdiction

Niall Collins

119. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for an update on progress, if any, on the west coast designated maritime area map; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2445/24]

Departmental Correspondence

Niall Collins

278. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she can address a query raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2511/24]

Visa Applications

Niall Collins

448. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice if a visa appeal lodged almost two years by a person (details supplied) who has been granted a work permit will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2726/24]

Medicinal Products

Niall Collins

600. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to approve skyclarys (omaveloxolone) for Friedreich's ataxia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2552/24]

Schools Building Projects

Niall Collins

489. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education the status of plans for a new school building (details supplied); if she will appreciate the particular need in that regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56549/23]

Schools Building Projects

Niall Collins

645. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if a proposed variation to a building project will be approved (details supplied) [1478/24]

State Examinations

Niall Collins

672. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she can advise regarding a payment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1661/24]

School Curriculum

Niall Collins

690. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she can address the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2008/24]

Departmental Data

Niall Collins

948. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of beneficiaries of temporary protection issued with PPSN's in 2023; the number of these now in employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1279/24]

Agriculture Schemes

Niall Collins

1252. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he can accept all the ACRES applications he received and not be limited to a certain quantity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1249/24]

Departmental Data

Niall Collins

1254. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review a proposal (details supplied) and have his Department contact the promoter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1280/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Niall Collins

1651. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he can advise regarding correspondence and the pandemic recognition payment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1146/24]

Interest Rates

Niall Collins

70. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he can advise on correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55691/23]

Visa Applications

Niall Collins

171. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice if she can advise if an issue can be expedited (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55630/23]

Visa Applications

Niall Collins

174. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice if she can advise if an issue can be expedited (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55657/23]

Primary Medical Certificates

Niall Collins

244. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance if and when changes will be made to the qualifying criteria for the primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54653/23]

Banking Sector

Niall Collins

255. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of a practice and approach by a bank (details supplied) in dealing with a mortgage offset facility; if he approves of this practice and approach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55219/23]

Banking Sector

Niall Collins

258. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of a practice and approach of a bank in dealing with a mortgage offset facility (details supplied); if he approves of this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55254/23]

School Accommodation

Niall Collins

325. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she can assist a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55099/23]

Beef Sector

Niall Collins

620. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54931/23]

Road Projects

Niall Collins

168. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport when TII will conclude an agreement in relation to goodwill payments to landowners along the route of the proposed new road from Limerick to Foynes. [54296/23]

Housing Schemes

Niall Collins

183. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the issues raised in correspondence regarding the help-to-buy scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54350/23]

Departmental Correspondence

Niall Collins

123. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he can address the issue raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52275/23]

Defective Building Materials

Niall Collins

295. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 660 of 7 November 2023, if a response will issue to additional correspondence in relation to same (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50745/23]

Election Monitoring Missions

Niall Collins

62. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when the competition for the new DFA election monitoring roster will be advertised; the number of places available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50378/23]

Departmental Schemes

Niall Collins

74. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will advise when the retrofit loan guarantee will be finalised and available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49482/23]

School Accommodation

Niall Collins

484. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education for an update on an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47772/23]

School Funding

Niall Collins

527. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if schools are getting the ICT (digital) grant this year, noting that there was great disappointment that the grant was not given in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48410/23]

Defective Building Materials

Niall Collins

660. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will advise on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48248/23]

Immigration Support Services

Niall Collins

859. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice if a letter issued to a person (details supplied) can be reissued as they require it for SUSI; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48637/23]

Departmental Investigations

Niall Collins

947. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will investigate an incident (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48382/23]

Departmental Correspondence

Niall Collins

996. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and the actions, if any, that are planned or proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47667/23]

Departmental Correspondence

Niall Collins

1019. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he can address the concerns raised by a service provider (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48002/23]

International Protection

Niall Collins

1020. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of an application-proposal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48003/23]

Departmental Communications

Niall Collins

199. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the relevant official from his Department can contact a person (details supplied) immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44367/23]

Immigration Status

Niall Collins

448. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice to provide an update on an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42583/23]

Disability Services

Niall Collins

542. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will advise a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42470/23]

School Accommodation

Niall Collins

74. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if her Department is dealing with any applications from second-level schools in Tallaght for additional autism classroom accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41673/23]

Departmental Correspondence

Niall Collins

248. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education when a school (details supplied) will receive payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41109/23]

Departmental Correspondence

Niall Collins

417. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice for an update on an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41249/23]

Departmental Funding

Niall Collins

440. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1315 of 11 September 2023, if he will advise on additional correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41254/23]

School Admissions

Niall Collins

172. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she can advise the procedure for a student who is unable to locate a secondary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40860/23]

School Accommodation

Niall Collins

255. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 98 of 5 July 2023, if she can provide an update (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39573/23]

Social Welfare Schemes

Niall Collins

627. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection when an application (details supplied) will be processed; the reason that this process takes so long; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39838/23]

Naturalisation Applications

Niall Collins

683. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice when a person (details supplied) will have their naturalisation application decided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39825/23]