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Wed, 20 Mar 2024

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School Facilities

Joe Flaherty

422. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Education the status of plans for a new classroom and wheelchair accessible WC at a school (details supplied). [11977/24]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2024

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Visa Applications

Joe Flaherty

143. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Justice the current processing times for de facto partnership visa applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11194/24]

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Tue, 5 Mar 2024

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Mental Health Services

Joe Flaherty

298. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Education if she will provide a breakdown, by county of the number of schools that have been able to avail of supports as of 23 February 2024 under the pilot counselling in primary schools project. [10202/24]

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Tue, 27 Feb 2024

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Further and Higher Education

Joe Flaherty

39. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on plans for development of Longford Westmeath ETB further education campus in Longford town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8777/24]

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Tue, 20 Feb 2024

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Home Care Packages

Joe Flaherty

467. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will include functional neurological disorders in the home care support criteria nationwide (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7700/24]

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Thu, 15 Feb 2024

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Housing Provision

Joe Flaherty

73. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of new houses completed in Longford in 2023; the number commenced; his expectations for 2024 with regard to construction activity in the residential sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6668/24]

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Thu, 15 Feb 2024

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Vacant Properties

Joe Flaherty

109. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant social homes returned to active use in Longford from 2020 to 2023; his expectations for same in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6669/24]

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Tue, 13 Feb 2024

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Disability Services

Joe Flaherty

536. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on the need for a dedicated behaviour therapist for the CDNT in Longford (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6313/24]

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Thu, 8 Feb 2024

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Industrial Development

Joe Flaherty

8. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on progress made to acquire an IDA Ireland purpose built facility in Longford town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5508/24]

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Thu, 8 Feb 2024

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Business Supports

Joe Flaherty

73. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of Longford businesses that are likely to qualify for the increased cost of business grant; the discussions his Department has had with Longford County Council in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5507/24]

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Thu, 1 Feb 2024

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Tax Reliefs

Joe Flaherty

113. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the tax incentives for the SME sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4442/24]

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Thu, 1 Feb 2024

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Tax Code

Joe Flaherty

140. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will be introducing new measures for the warehousing of tax debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4443/24]

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Tue, 30 Jan 2024

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Schools Building Projects

Joe Flaherty

293. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the approved plan for a new site and build for a school (details supplied). [4258/24]

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Tue, 30 Jan 2024

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Housing Schemes

Joe Flaherty

357. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if local authorities have been issued with guidelines to enable them to assess croí cónaithe applications under the local authority mortgage scheme. [4259/24]

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Tue, 30 Jan 2024

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Septic Tanks

Joe Flaherty

358. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if local authorities have been issued with guidelines to enable them to implement the new and increased grant for replacement or update of septic tanks to the value of €15k. [4260/24]

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Tue, 30 Jan 2024

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Immigration Status

Joe Flaherty

402. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Justice for an update on a change of immigration application for a person (details supplied); and if there is a timeframe for which it might be processed and concluded. [3847/24]

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Thu, 25 Jan 2024

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Foreign Policy

Joe Flaherty

49. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs how Ireland is working to support the Republic of Moldova and Georgia in addressing the challenges they face as a consequence of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3213/24]

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Thu, 25 Jan 2024

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European Union

Joe Flaherty

66. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland will remain one of the strongest advocates of Ukraine’s European path and if we will continue to support them along their journey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3214/24]

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Wed, 24 Jan 2024

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Irish Language

Joe Flaherty

117. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Education if she will consider the reintroduction of the allowance for teachers in Irish-medium and Gaeltacht schools (details supplied). [3171/24]

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Thu, 18 Jan 2024

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Departmental Funding

Joe Flaherty

265. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the new IT system for which tenders have been sought by a club (details supplied) will be funded, in total or in-part, from the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2112/24]

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Wed, 17 Jan 2024

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Tax Data

Joe Flaherty

360. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses that have availed of the debt warehousing scheme, by county; and the amounts owing, per county. [1486/24]

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Wed, 17 Jan 2024

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School Accommodation

Joe Flaherty

607. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the approved project for additional accommodation at a school (details supplied). [1237/24]

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Wed, 17 Jan 2024

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Housing Provision

Joe Flaherty

847. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of social housing units by local authority and the total numbers of each nationalities tenanting these properties, in tabular form. [2006/24]

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Wed, 17 Jan 2024

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Social Welfare Eligibility

Joe Flaherty

873. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the carer’s benefit payment is not considered a qualifying payment for the household benefits package (details supplied). [56662/23]

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Wed, 17 Jan 2024

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Direct Provision System

Joe Flaherty

991. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Justice the official status by group of the residents at the Richmond Street direct provision centre in County Longford as of 31 December 2023. [2039/24]

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Wed, 17 Jan 2024

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International Protection

Joe Flaherty

1447. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of international protection applicants accommodated in County Longford at 31 December 2023. [2034/24]

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Wed, 17 Jan 2024

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Ukraine War

Joe Flaherty

1448. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of Ukrainians provided emergency accommodation in County Longford at 31 December 2023. [2035/24]

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Wed, 17 Jan 2024

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International Protection

Joe Flaherty

1449. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of international protection applicants in County Longford at 31 December 2023, by location, in tabular form. [2036/24]

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Wed, 17 Jan 2024

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Ukraine War

Joe Flaherty

1450. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of Ukrainians in emergency accommodation in County Longford at 31 December 2023, by location, in tabular form. [2037/24]

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Wed, 17 Jan 2024

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Direct Provision System

Joe Flaherty

1451. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of residents at the Richmond Street, DP centre in County Longford as of 31 December 2023. [2038/24]

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Tue, 12 Dec 2023

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Driver Test

Joe Flaherty

222. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Transport the reason a driver (details supplied) has been left waiting 13 months to be called for his tractor driving test. [55075/23]

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Tue, 12 Dec 2023

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Customs and Excise

Joe Flaherty

248. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will examine the removal of excise from HVO or hydrogenated vegetable oil fuel, given it has 90% reduced emissions and would be transformative if used in fleet operations especially. [54874/23]

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Tue, 12 Dec 2023

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Tax Code

Joe Flaherty

249. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a tapered carbon tax which would reward companies that are earnestly reducing their carbon footprint (details supplied). [54875/23]

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Tue, 12 Dec 2023

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School Transport

Joe Flaherty

320. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Education when she intends to publish the findings of the review into the school transport programme. [54960/23]

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Tue, 12 Dec 2023

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School Transport

Joe Flaherty

321. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Education if, as part of the ongoing review of the school transport scheme, she will consider allowing the option of a third school for families living in rural Ireland. [54961/23]

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Tue, 12 Dec 2023

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Departmental Data

Joe Flaherty

578. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Justice if he will address the case of a person (details supplied). [55357/23]

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Thu, 30 Nov 2023

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Food Security

Joe Flaherty

194. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs what action Ireland is taking with European partners in relation to Russia continuing to weaponise food and undermine global food security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50059/23]

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Thu, 30 Nov 2023

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Ukraine War

Joe Flaherty

196. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs what action Ireland is taking with European partners to support the Republic of Moldova in addressing the challenges it faces as a consequence of the Russian aggression against Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50060/23]

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Thu, 23 Nov 2023

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Small and Medium Enterprises

Joe Flaherty

29. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how Budget 2024 will help theSME sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51233/23]

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Thu, 23 Nov 2023

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Industrial Development

Joe Flaherty

31. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on progress being made to acquire an IDA Ireland purpose-built facility in Longford town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51232/23]

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Thu, 23 Nov 2023

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Tax Rebates

Joe Flaherty

175. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will address an inequality in the fuel rebate scheme for disabled drivers (details supplied). [51765/23]

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Thu, 23 Nov 2023

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Agriculture Schemes

Joe Flaherty

261. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will look at opening the fodder scheme 2023 to new entrants in view of recent adverse weather (details supplied). [51675/23]

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Tue, 21 Nov 2023

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Departmental Bodies

Joe Flaherty

168. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Finance when the new board of the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeals will be constituted and operational; if he will provide a breakdown of the number of appeals, by county awaiting a decision at the inactive Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeals, given the unacceptable delay in processing appeals following the dissolution of the board in November 2021; and if he will consider an amnesty and approval for the many cases left waiting an inordinate length of time through no fault of their own. [50759/23]

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Tue, 21 Nov 2023

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Cost of Living Issues

Joe Flaherty

329. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on whether an anomaly exists under the cost-of-living payments (details supplied). [50538/23]

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Tue, 21 Nov 2023

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Immigration Policy

Joe Flaherty

382. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Justice if it is possible to issue a longer term of stamp 4 permission to persons who are now studying at third level, due to the financial strain it imposes on them along with paying for their fees. [50983/23]

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Tue, 21 Nov 2023

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Departmental Programmes

Joe Flaherty

604. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will provide an update on an application to POBAL under the CSP programme by an association (details supplied). [50760/23]

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Wed, 15 Nov 2023

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School Funding

Joe Flaherty

84. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Education to confirm the status of the ancillary grant for a school (details supplied). [50125/23]

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Wed, 15 Nov 2023

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Horse Racing Industry

Joe Flaherty

115. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, in relation to the publication on e-tenders of a call from Horse Sport Ireland for the provision, implementation and support of an equine e-passport application and related services, any other agencies or bodies oversee this tendering. [50186/23]

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Wed, 15 Nov 2023

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Horse Racing Industry

Joe Flaherty

116. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in relation to a call from Horse Sport Ireland for the provision, implementation and support of an equine e-passport application and related service, his views on whether it is realistic to deliver a €3.5 million project by the end of May 2024 (details supplied). [50187/23]

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Wed, 15 Nov 2023

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Horse Racing Industry

Joe Flaherty

117. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in relation to the call from Horse Sport Ireland for the provision, implementation and support of an equine e-passport application and related services, if there is any provision allowed in the proposed work programme for fact checking and rectifying errors in the existing studbook and epassport system (details supplied). [50188/23]

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