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Thu, 21 Mar 2024
oral
Public Transport
Neasa Hourigan
73. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address anti-social behaviour and abuse directed at workers on the public transport network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13225/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Road Traffic Offences
Neasa Hourigan
96. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on progress on the implementation of red light cameras across the road traffic network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13007/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Middle East
Neasa Hourigan
125. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans to conduct a detailed assessment of whether genocide is being committed in the context of the war in Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13357/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Fiscal Policy
Neasa Hourigan
181. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to ensure the Irish Strategic Investment Fund divests itself of holdings in companies currently listed on the UN database of businesses operating within the illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13358/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Rail Network
Neasa Hourigan
160. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide the timeline for when Glasnevin MetroLink station will be open and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11955/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Revenue Commissioners
Neasa Hourigan
242. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the number of gaming machines seized by the Revenue Commissioners under section 43 of the Finance Act 1975 in each of the years 2020 to 2023, in tabular form. [12375/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Revenue Commissioners
Neasa Hourigan
243. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the cost of storing gaming machines seized by the Revenue Commissioners under section 43 of the Finance Act 1975 in 2023. [12376/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Revenue Commissioners
Neasa Hourigan
244. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the number of licences issued for amusement machines issued in 2023; the number of licences for gaming machines issues in 2023; and the revenue collected for each. [12377/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Revenue Commissioners
Neasa Hourigan
245. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he has estimated the revenue forgone as a result of not collecting gaming machine licence revenue in Dublin in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12378/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Greyhound Industry
Neasa Hourigan
1003. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how many of the 10,914 non-coursing greyhounds born in 2021, and registered on RCETS at microchipping stage, have been exported to the UK to date, as recorded on RCETS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12260/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Greyhound Industry
Neasa Hourigan
1004. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how many of the 10,914 non-coursing greyhounds born in 2021, and registered on RCETS at microchipping stage, have been recorded as 'Export International' on RCETS to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12261/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Greyhound Industry
Neasa Hourigan
1005. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how many of the 9,468 non-coursing greyhounds born in 2022, and registered on RCETS at microchipping stage, have been exported to the UK to date, as recorded on RCETS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12262/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Greyhound Industry
Neasa Hourigan
1006. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how many of the 9,468 non-coursing greyhounds born in 2022, and registered on RCETS at microchipping stage, have been recorded as 'Export International' on RCETS to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12263/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Animal Passports
Neasa Hourigan
1028. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce an electronic system with full traceability of all horses, such as the AIM system for cattle, that would provide data on the number of horses in Ireland, horse ownership details, track the movements of every horse through its life and record if they are exported to another jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12684/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Health Services Staff
Neasa Hourigan
1278. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health when Section 39 organisations will receive the additional funding for staff pay arising from the Workplace Relations Commission agreement in October 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11872/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Neasa Hourigan
1426. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the cost of renovations to Millfield House, Blackpool; the cost of construction of apartments for mental health residents; and the number of residents currently in these facilities. [12581/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Neasa Hourigan
1427. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the current cost of security at Millfield House, Blackpool; and the total cost of security incurred by the HSE since a contract was initiated there in May 2019. [12582/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Health Services
Neasa Hourigan
1453. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the scheme to support public sector bodies to purchase vending machines equipped with free period products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12703/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Neasa Hourigan
1458. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the reason Glenwood House, Carrigaline has not yet opened as a mental health facility since it received planning permission from An Bord Pleanála in October 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12768/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Neasa Hourigan
1459. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the total cost of the purchase and renovation of Glenwood House, Carrigaline and any other associated costs. [12769/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Tourism Industry
Neasa Hourigan
211. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the number of visitors to the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, in tabular form, in each month since January 2022 to date. [11464/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Neasa Hourigan
284. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update on when she expects to publish the final evaluation report on the Local Community Safety Partnership Pilots; the timeline for when recommendations identified in the report will be actioned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11270/24]
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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Just Transition
Neasa Hourigan
26. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the percentage of the National Just Transition Fund that has been allocated to applicants since its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10866/24]
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Neasa Hourigan
81. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Education the number of primary school children currently accessing school support plus services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10863/24]
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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Departmental Data
Neasa Hourigan
82. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Education the data sets that will be included in the school data return process in 2024; if children's diagnosis status will be included in the data; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10864/24]
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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Departmental Data
Neasa Hourigan
83. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Education if she will outline the calculation for the baseline allocation of resources to rapidly developing primary schools for the provision of educational supports for rapidly developing schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10865/24]
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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Online Safety
Neasa Hourigan
102. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media ifs he will provide an update on the Programme for Government commitment to develop a research programme around the concept of duty of care and the public interest in the design of online platforms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10936/24]
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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Online Safety
Neasa Hourigan
103. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update on the Programme for Government commitment to develop a research programme around the consequences, benefits and potential harms to society and children specifically of digital activity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10937/24]
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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Online Safety
Neasa Hourigan
104. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will outline her work towards regulating harmful content and creating a safer environment online for children and young people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10938/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Just Transition
Neasa Hourigan
106. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the formation, meetings and work of the National Just Transition Taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10867/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Natural Gas Grid
Neasa Hourigan
120. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications how frequently the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in a floating storage and regasification unit will need to be replenished, given the inevitable boil-off of LNG over time; where this gas will be sourced; what measures will be taken to minimise the frequency of this occurrence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10280/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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School Transport
Neasa Hourigan
318. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Education the timeline for the removal of the nearest school rule in relation to the school transport scheme; if she will consider early removal of the rule, or a pilot removal, for a school (details supplied) that has a substantial student base residing in Westport, County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10609/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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EU Bodies
Neasa Hourigan
359. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update on her Department's engagement with the European Commission in relation to the State Aid pre-notification process regarding the Local Democracy and Courts Reporting Schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10634/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Third Level Staff
Neasa Hourigan
799. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on a report (details supplied); his views on its recommendation for the implementation of employee status and university contract model for all PhD researchers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10203/24]
Thu, 29 Feb 2024
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School Admissions
Neasa Hourigan
177. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Education if an analysis has been conducted on the demand for primary school places in the Drumcondra, Marino, and Dublin 1 school planning area; her plans to ensure a sufficient number of primary school places in the same area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9756/24]
Wed, 28 Feb 2024
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Greyhound Industry
Neasa Hourigan
94. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 389 of 7 February 2024, the total amount approved for Rásaíocht Con Éireann to redevelop Shelbourne Park greyhound stadium; and the total amount of the grant sought by Rásaíocht Con Éireann towards development works at Kilkenny greyhound stadium. [9484/24]
Wed, 28 Feb 2024
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Departmental Contracts
Neasa Hourigan
104. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline the terms of reference for the awarding of tender in the provision of accommodation for persons seeking international protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9465/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Waste Management
Neasa Hourigan
86. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the reinstitution of the price monitoring group to monitor the cost of residential waste collection to households; his plans to ensure price stability across the sector and prevent price gouging in areas that do not have the option of more than one service provider; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8977/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Climate Action Plan
Neasa Hourigan
140. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the engagement his Department has had with Government colleagues regarding the Climate Action and Biodiversity (Mandates of Certain Organisations) Bill 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8730/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Climate Action Plan
Neasa Hourigan
163. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the engagement his Department has had with Government colleagues regarding the Climate Action and Biodiversity (Mandates of Certain Organisations) Bill 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8731/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Legislative Measures
Neasa Hourigan
256. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when she expects the register for short-term tourist letting to be in operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9375/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Childcare Services
Neasa Hourigan
466. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports available to assist childcare providers availing of ECCE funding with the extra costs associated with the new requirement to file detailed charter accounts reviewed by an accountant when previously childcare providers filed self-assessment accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9339/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Mental Health Services
Neasa Hourigan
561. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health if Glenwood House, Carrigaline, has opened as a residential mental health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9061/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Mental Health Services
Neasa Hourigan
562. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health if Garnish House, Cork, has ceased operating as a residential mental health service; the names of the services where residents are being or have been transferred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9062/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Mental Health Services
Neasa Hourigan
563. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the projected cost of building a set of residential mental health bungalows on the grounds of St. Stephen's Hospital, Glanmire, as set out in the HSE's current capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9063/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Mental Health Services
Neasa Hourigan
564. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the projected cost of building a new residential mental health service on the site of the Owenacurra Centre, Midleton, as set out in the HSE's current capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9064/24]
Wed, 21 Feb 2024
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Substance Misuse
Neasa Hourigan
162. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health his plans to conduct drug harm-reduction campaigns aimed at people attending Irish music festivals this summer; his plans to roll out the use of ‘back of house’ drug checking through the use of surrender bins, which was piloted last summer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8207/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Active Travel
Neasa Hourigan
177. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport if additional funding will be made available for the construction of the Dunkettle Road active travel scheme phase 2 in Glanmire, Cork in 2024; whether his Department is aware that there is approximately a 500 metres section of uncompleted walkway/cycleway at this location; whether his Department is aware that completion of this gap would connect residential areas in Glanmire to a school (details supplied) and the Little Island business district, as such, completion is strategically significant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7818/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Road Safety
Neasa Hourigan
184. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce a requirement on HGVs operating in Dublin city centre to eliminate all blind spots by adding camera equipment and other enhancements to driver vision, similar to the direct vision standard and HGV safety permit scheme operating in most of greater London; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7954/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Road Projects
Neasa Hourigan
187. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport if additional funding will be made available in 2024 for construction of the Leghenaghmore road improvement scheme, given that part 8 planning was approved by Cork City Council in 2021 and that there is currently no continuous footpath by which residents can exit their estates safely other than in a car in what is now a large residential area with further housing in the pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7983/24]