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Thu, 1 Feb 2024
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Fiscal Policy
Michael Moynihan
101. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance what engagement he has had with the Central Bank and key players in the cash system in order to establish what the appropriate levels of access to cash are to ensure that any further evolution of the cash infrastructure will be managed in a fair, orderly, transparent and equitable manner for all stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4279/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Departmental Funding
Michael Moynihan
95. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to outline what calls for funding her Department will launch in 2024. [3994/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Departmental Schemes
Michael Moynihan
107. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when a new round of Leader funding will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3993/24]
Thu, 25 Jan 2024
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EU Meetings
Michael Moynihan
46. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for a report on his attendance at the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 22 January 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3004/24]
Thu, 25 Jan 2024
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Ukraine War
Michael Moynihan
69. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had any discussion with his South African counterpart on that country’s ongoing close relationship with the Russian Federation that has continued despite Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3003/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Naval Service
Michael Moynihan
70. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the improvements he is putting in place for Naval Service accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2735/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Defence Forces
Michael Moynihan
91. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his plans to revitalise the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2736/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Departmental Data
Michael Moynihan
449. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice to outline in tabular form the number of fixed penalty notices for speeding that were issued per county in the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2871/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Departmental Data
Michael Moynihan
450. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice to outline in tabular form the number of fixed penalty notices for speeding that were paid per county in the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2872/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Departmental Data
Michael Moynihan
451. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice to outline in tabular form the number of fixed penalty notices for speeding that went to summons stage per county in the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2873/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Penalty Points System
Michael Moynihan
452. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice to outline in tabular form the number of fixed penalty notices for speeding that went to summons stage and were served per county in the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2874/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Park-and-Ride Facilities
Michael Moynihan
225. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to upgrade the car parking facilities at Charleville train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57376/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Michael Moynihan
999. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice what actions are being taken to improve the retention and recruitment levels in An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56423/23]
Wed, 13 Dec 2023
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Legislative Measures
Michael Moynihan
169. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice for an overview of the main law reforms initiated by her Department since 27 June 2020. [55612/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Sports Funding
Michael Moynihan
377. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the supports provided to strengthen and develop sports facilities and organisations since 27 June 2020. [55283/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Departmental Policies
Michael Moynihan
889. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for a progress report on the implementation of Our Rural Future. [55288/23]
Thu, 7 Dec 2023
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Water Services
Michael Moynihan
68. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress being made under the Rural Water Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53972/23]
Thu, 7 Dec 2023
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Septic Tanks
Michael Moynihan
79. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the action he has taken to ensure that more households qualify for the septic tank grants and are supported to upgrade or replace their tank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53971/23]
Thu, 7 Dec 2023
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Departmental Strategies
Michael Moynihan
180. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the key initiatives taken to improve transport services in both urban and rural Ireland since 27 June 2020. [54399/23]
Thu, 7 Dec 2023
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Economic Policy
Michael Moynihan
185. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance what action has been taken to boost Ireland's economic competitiveness since 27 June 2020. [54395/23]
Thu, 7 Dec 2023
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Departmental Priorities
Michael Moynihan
187. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform what action he has taken to enhance and expand public investment since 27 June 2020. [54393/23]
Thu, 7 Dec 2023
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Agriculture Industry
Michael Moynihan
290. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how the agrifood sector has been strengthened and developed since 27 June 2020. [54396/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Special Educational Needs
Michael Moynihan
88. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education if she will report on the number of special education needs organiser posts not being filled across the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52659/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Michael Moynihan
139. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the school building programme in County Cork; if she is satisfied with its progress to-date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52658/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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International Bodies
Michael Moynihan
193. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for a report on his support for the work of the International Criminal Court and his response to Russian attempts to undermine its international mandate and functioning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49693/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Ukraine War
Michael Moynihan
209. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to the outcome of the International Donors' Conference on humanitarian demining in Ukraine held in Zagreb on 11 and 12 October 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49692/23]
Tue, 28 Nov 2023
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National Development Plan
Michael Moynihan
38. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome 10 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52298/23]
Tue, 28 Nov 2023
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National Development Plan
Michael Moynihan
68. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome 2 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52297/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Regional Development
Michael Moynihan
65. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the recently announced smart regions enterprise innovation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51360/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Business Supports
Michael Moynihan
73. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how he is helping businesses in rural Ireland establish a digital presence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51362/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Disability Services
Michael Moynihan
106. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance how many people in Cork qualify for the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51366/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Disability Services
Michael Moynihan
120. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance if he plans any changes to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme. [51365/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Primary Care Centres
Michael Moynihan
321. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of a primary care centre in Millstreet, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51656/23]
Wed, 22 Nov 2023
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Taxi Licences
Michael Moynihan
47. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to open the local hackney programme to new applications in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51205/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Office of Public Works
Michael Moynihan
203. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when the Office of Public Works will provide the Courts Service with a promised report to ensure that historical artefacts in the disused Bridewell Jail within the Kanturk Courthouse complex do not fall in to further disrepair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51115/23]
Thu, 9 Nov 2023
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Water Services
Michael Moynihan
141. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the action he is taking to support improved water supplies in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48976/23]
Thu, 9 Nov 2023
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Vacant Properties
Michael Moynihan
146. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a report on the pilot scheme to provide grants for expert conservation advice to owners of vacant farmhouses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48977/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Departmental Funding
Michael Moynihan
81. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide a report on his Department’s engagement in relation to the funding of section 39 organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47021/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Transport Costs
Michael Moynihan
227. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the reason students over the age of 23 years who are not enrolled in full-time education cannot benefit from a student Leap card, especially given that the cost of a part-time postgraduate diploma, masters degree, and so on, puts the individual at a significant economic disadvantage. [47690/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Transport Costs
Michael Moynihan
228. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the reason students from other EU Member States visiting Ireland cannot benefit from the student fare for public transport services; and if this is standard practice across other EU Member States. [47691/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
Michael Moynihan
768. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on the introduction of pay-related unemployment benefits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48418/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Medical Cards
Michael Moynihan
1199. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the significant cost of circadin could be covered under the medical card scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47914/23]
Thu, 26 Oct 2023
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Project Ireland 2040
Michael Moynihan
49. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will provide an overview of the Project Ireland 2040 annual report for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47022/23]
Thu, 26 Oct 2023
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Moynihan
67. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the agri-climate rural environment scheme, ACRES, tranche 2 is open for applications; and how many places will be made available on the scheme. [46865/23]
Thu, 26 Oct 2023
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Moynihan
90. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if it is possible to amend existing ACRES plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46866/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Michael Moynihan
58. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration is being given to extending the duration of carer’s benefit beyond the current 104 weeks. [46385/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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Social Welfare Payments
Michael Moynihan
61. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection for an overview of the recent Green Paper on reform to disability payments. [46384/23]
Thu, 19 Oct 2023
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Education Costs
Michael Moynihan
131. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of learners across the country will benefit from the removal of fees for PLC courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45579/23]
Thu, 19 Oct 2023
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Budget 2024
Michael Moynihan
139. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how further education learners have been prioritised in Budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45580/23]
Wed, 18 Oct 2023
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Cabinet Committees
Michael Moynihan
4. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with disability will next meet. [42584/23]