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Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Crime Prevention
Richard Bruton
63. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Justice her views on recent crime trends in Dublin; and the reports she is receiving from the Garda Commissioner on changes in operational policing. [35975/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Human Trafficking
Peadar Tóibín
64. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the actions she or her Department have undertaken to combat human trafficking in the State. [35744/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Immigration Policy
Colm Burke
65. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice the number of applications received for the regularisation of long-term undocumented migrants scheme to date; the number of successful applications to date; the number of unsuccessful applications to date; the number of appeals that have been lodged to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35736/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Drug Dealing
Ruairí Ó Murchú
66. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update on the status of the work of her Department in tackling drug-related intimidation and reporting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35981/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Seán Haughey
67. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí nationwide at the end of June 2022 or the latest date available; the equivalent number of at the end of 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35919/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Gambling Sector
Michael Moynihan
68. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice when she will bring forward legislation on gambling; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35740/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Crime Prevention
Jackie Cahill
69. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Justice the action being taken to tackle crime in rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35918/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Naturalisation Applications
Aindrias Moynihan
70. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice the measures that are being taken to address the backlog of naturalisation applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35964/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Alan Dillon
71. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide a list of active Garda stations within the Mayo Garda division, including opening and closing hours for each station. [35922/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Bernard Durkan
72. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the total number of gardaí currently off duty as a result of injuries received in the course of their duties; the degree to which efforts are made to ensure any such attacks are minimised; if further action is required in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35893/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Domestic Violence
Louise O'Reilly
73. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the chronic need for refuge places for victims of domestic violence in north County Dublin; if she will outline in detail the timeline for the roll-out of refuge places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35673/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Legal Aid
Niamh Smyth
74. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice her response to the issues raised in the 2021 annual report of the Free Legal Advice Centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35618/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Closed-Circuit Television Systems
Dara Calleary
75. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Justice if existing community CCTV schemes are precluded from funding under the community safety partnership funding stream; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35737/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Prison Service
Pauline Tully
76. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Justice the reason there has not been a publication of a general prison inspection report of an operational prison since 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35908/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Domestic Violence
Jim O'Callaghan
77. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice her views on whether persons convicted of domestic violence or violence against a partner or former partner should be placed on a register of domestic violence offenders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35641/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Domestic Violence
Niamh Smyth
78. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice the status of the provision of a domestic violence refuge for counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35672/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Departmental Policies
Willie O'Dea
79. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice her plans to strengthen bail laws; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35648/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Mortality Rates
Bernard Durkan
80. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the number of deaths in Ireland, if known, from cardiovascular-related illness in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35565/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Appointments to State Boards
Michael Ring
81. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Taoiseach the number of former civil servants who are currently serving on State boards under his remit; and the number of former county managers and chief executive officers of local authorities who are currently on each of the State boards under his remit. [33861/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Charitable and Voluntary Organisations
Jennifer Whitmore
82. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Taoiseach if any State or semi-State bodies that report to him are currently or have been registered as a charity; the reason for the charity status; and the person or body that holds primacy for accountability in those instances, whether the Minister or the Charities Regulator. [35043/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Departmental Funding
Rose Conway-Walsh
83. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Taoiseach the number of PhD positions funded by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department; and the average stipend or salary paid to full-time PhD candidates through these funding streams. [35439/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Departmental Bodies
Matt Carthy
84. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Taoiseach the bodies under his aegis in which persons will receive a pay rise from 1 July 2022; the role of each, where appropriate, or the anonymised salaries bands otherwise, the current remuneration and the proposed increase [35860/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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State Legal Services
Thomas Pringle
85. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Taoiseach the conditions that are placed on those who act as State solicitors around the country in order to protect the good name of the State in their everyday role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35272/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Appointments to State Boards
Michael Ring
86. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of former civil servants who are currently serving on State boards under his remit; the number of former county managers and chief executive officers of local authorities who are currently on each of the State boards under his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33850/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Departmental Funding
Rose Conway-Walsh
87. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of PhD positions funded by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department; the average stipend or salary paid to full-time PhD candidates through these funding streams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35430/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Corporate Governance
Carol Nolan
88. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the implementation of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Act 2021; the total number of staff assigned to the Corporate Enforcement Authority, including forensic accountants and Garda-assigned personnel; the number and title of positions, if any, that are currently unfilled within the Corporate Enforcement Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35491/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Work Permits
Chris Andrews
89. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a critical skills employment applicant (details supplied) will be provided with a reference letter to assist their Irish residence permit application. [35532/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Departmental Bodies
Matt Carthy
90. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the bodies under his aegis in which persons will receive a pay rise from 1 July 2022; the role of each, where appropriate, or the anonymised salaries bands otherwise, the current remuneration and the proposed increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35849/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Work Permits
Danny Healy-Rae
91. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide urgent attention to an employment issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35904/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Fire Safety
James O'Connor
92. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of his Department’s review of Ireland’s furniture fire regulations; if he will provide an updated timeline on the consultation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36151/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Equal Opportunities Employment
Ivana Bacik
93. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he intends to develop further services and supports to address the needs of children and adults with autism; and if the implementation of such services and supports will be informed by feedback from members of the autism community. [36231/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Litter Pollution
David Stanton
94. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on local community groups working to keep their own areas litter free through the organised collection of litter; the measures being taken by his Department to support such groups; if he further intends to assist and encourage such activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35461/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Illegal Dumping
Robert Troy
95. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the current status of the law regarding the use of CCTV cameras by local authorities to monitor dumping issues. [35794/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Appointments to State Boards
Michael Ring
96. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of former civil servants who are currently serving on State boards under his remit; the number of former county managers and chief executive officers of local authorities who are currently on each of the State boards under his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33851/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Departmental Schemes
Cormac Devlin
97. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the arrangements for the domestic energy credit in multi-occupancy buildings in which there was one account but households using sub-meters; if there is a mechanism for these households using sub-meters to apply for special consideration for the credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35292/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Departmental Funding
Rose Conway-Walsh
98. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of PhD positions funded by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department; the average stipend or salary paid to full-time PhD candidates through these funding streams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35431/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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National Broadband Plan
Michael McNamara
99. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide a progress report on the roll-out of the national broadband plan; the number of properties surveyed; the number of properties passed; the number of properties connected; if these figures will be provided for each county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35479/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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National Broadband Plan
Michael McNamara
100. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide a progress report on the roll-out of the national broadband plan in County Clare; the number of properties surveyed, passed and connected, respectively, in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35480/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Departmental Schemes
James Browne
101. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding the SEAI's review of a person's home energy improvement works (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35495/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Electricity Generation
Duncan Smith
102. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has plans to introduce legislation in relation to compensating homeowners who use solar panels and feed electricity back into the grid. [35508/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Departmental Schemes
Martin Browne
103. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of applicants for the fully funded retrofits under the warmer homes scheme each year for the past five years, per county, in tabular form. [35528/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Departmental Schemes
Martin Browne
104. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of households approved for the fully funded retrofits under the warmer homes scheme each year for the past five years, per county, in tabular form. [35529/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Departmental Schemes
Martin Browne
105. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the average wait time between submitting an application for the warmer homes scheme and receiving approval, per county, over the past five years. [35530/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Turf Cutting
Michael Healy-Rae
106. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will clarify the position in relation to cutting turf (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35531/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Wind Energy Generation
Seán Sherlock
107. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there will be a round of funding for the floating offshore wind in offshore renewable energy support scheme 2. [35562/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Waste Management
Pádraig O'Sullivan
108. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the powers the Environmental Protection Agency and other agencies have to remove waste and pollution from a site in cases in which the site is an unregistered land and title (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35667/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Energy Prices
Cian O'Callaghan
109. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason that customers who remain with their current energy suppliers are penalised; the reason constant switching is required in order to avail of the cheapest energy costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35685/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Fisheries Protection
John McGuinness
110. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will apply the lower rate of exploitation for catch and release of salmon on the rivers Barrow, Nore and Suir as recommended by the commission; if he will meet a person (details supplied) in relation to the current rate being applied and the impact that the rate is having; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35835/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Departmental Offices
Matt Carthy
111. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the work of the land use and sectoral policy unit within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35842/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Departmental Bodies
Matt Carthy
112. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the bodies under his aegis in which persons will receive a pay rise from 1 July 2022; the role of each, where appropriate, or the anonymised salaries bands otherwise, the current remuneration and the proposed increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35850/22]