Parliamentary questions

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

129. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48122/19]

Freedom of Information

Barry Cowen

132. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of his Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48205/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

134. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multimedia, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48244/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

147. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48128/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

158. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of his Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48211/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

160. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multimedia, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48250/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

169. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48117/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

173. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of her Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48200/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

174. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multimedia, in her Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48239/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

202. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48126/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

209. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of his Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48209/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

218. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multimedia, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48248/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

235. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48116/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

237. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of his Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48199/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

242. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multimedia, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48238/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

257. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48119/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

261. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of his Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48202/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

265. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multimedia, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48241/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

285. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48132/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

288. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of his Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48215/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

290. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multi-media, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48254/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

300. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48118/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

302. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of her Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48201/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

303. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multi-media, in her Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48240/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

310. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48130/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

312. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of his Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48213/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

313. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multi-media, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48252/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

326. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48123/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

328. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of her Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48206/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

331. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multi-media, in her Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48245/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

361. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48127/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

364. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of his Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48210/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

365. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multi-media, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48249/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

379. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48120/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

382. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of her Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48203/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

384. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multi-media, in her Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48242/19]

Schools Building Projects Expenditure

Barry Cowen

139. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which the €40 million spent on remedial work at education facilities was paid for; if it was allocated in budget 2019; if not, if the €40 million has come from within the Department of Education and Skills capital envelope in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47258/19]

Schools Building Projects Expenditure

Barry Cowen

166. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which the €40 million in remedial work for education facilities was paid for; if the €40 million came from within the education capital envelope in 2019; if so, the projects from which the €40 million came from; if the projects were delayed as a result of the reallocation; if not, the reason the project has not been delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47259/19]

School Accommodation Provision

Barry Cowen

244. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) is on his major projects buildings works programme; if not, the reason therefor; when the school will be listed on the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47857/19]

School Accommodation Provision

Barry Cowen

245. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) is on the school designs building works programme; if not, the reason therefor; when the school will be listed on the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47858/19]

School Accommodation Provision

Barry Cowen

246. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills when tenders for the construction of a new school building (details supplied) will be published; the reason no tender for such works has been published on e-tenders.gov.ie; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47859/19]

Nursing Home Accommodation Provision

Barry Cowen

356. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the amount allocated to the creation and construction of nursing home facilities under the national development plan; the number of nursing home spaces that will be created; the amount allocated to the creation and construction of dementia specific nursing home facilities; the number of spaces that will be created from the allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47256/19]

Nursing Home Beds Data

Barry Cowen

357. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the number of dementia specific spaces in nursing home facilities here by county, by public and private nursing homes, respectively in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47257/19]

Hospital Appointments Status

Barry Cowen

421. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect an appointment with the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin. [47582/19]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Expenditure

Barry Cowen

464. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the budget in 2019 for the fair deal scheme; the amount spent under the fair deal scheme to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47766/19]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications

Barry Cowen

465. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the number of open applications for assistance under the fair deal scheme; the average time it takes between application and the completion of the application in cases in which funding is released; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47767/19]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Expenditure

Barry Cowen

466. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the budget for the fair deal scheme in each year since its establishment; the amount spent under the scheme in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47768/19]

Commercial Rates Data

Barry Cowen

645. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount received by Offaly County Council from commercial rates in each of the past three years and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47130/19]

Estimates Process

Barry Cowen

1. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when Supplementary Estimates will be brought forward for 2019; the estimated amount required for Supplementary Estimates in 2019; the Departments that will require extra funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46823/19]

Land Development Agency

Barry Cowen

3. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the acreage of State land managed by the OPW that has been transferred to the Land Development Agency for the development of residential units; the number of units that have been delivered; the number of acres that will be transferred to the agency in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46825/19]

Budget 2020

Barry Cowen

7. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on whether there has been an under-provision for demographics in 2020 in view of the fact the new demographics provision in the, Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service, IGEES, analysis is €511 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46824/19]

Project Ireland 2040

Barry Cowen

19. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has considered updating the format of the capital tracker to mark projects as delayed; the date on which construction will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46826/19]

Carbon Tax Yield

Barry Cowen

33. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the legislation will be introduced to ring-fence the increase in carbon tax in 2020; the assurances that can be given that the correct funding will be allocated to expenditure on climate change and fuel poverty initiatives in 2020 and onwards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46827/19]

Sovereign Debt

Barry Cowen

51. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance if the NTMA will be able to refinance debt in 2020 as planned in the event of a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39613/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

84. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach when the disclosures made by his Department under Freedom of Information was last updated; and if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department. [46475/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

90. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when the disclosures made by his Department under Freedom of Information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46465/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

104. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the disclosures log made by his Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46469/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

130. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance when the disclosures log made by his Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46468/19]

Project Ireland 2040 Expenditure

Barry Cowen

146. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount spent on advertising for Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46458/19]

Project Ireland 2040 Expenditure

Barry Cowen

147. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the controls in place for local authorities and State agencies to undertake Project Ireland 2040 advertising and to spend funding in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46459/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

148. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the disclosures log made by his Department under Freedom of Information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46473/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

190. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the disclosures log made by his Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46466/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

258. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the disclosures log made by his Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46472/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

296. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when the disclosures log made by her Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46461/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

374. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when the disclosures made by his Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46470/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

429. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the disclosures log made by his Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46460/19]

National Broadband Plan

Barry Cowen

434. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether it would be fiscally responsible to sign the national broadband plan contract without European Commission approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46385/19]

National Broadband Plan

Barry Cowen

449. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will sign the national broadband plan contract without European Commission approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46384/19]

National Broadband Plan

Barry Cowen

450. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the 14 areas in which a contingency can be paid under the terms of the contract for the national broadband plan; and the capped subsidy for each of the contingency payments. [46386/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

455. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the disclosures log made by his Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46463/19]

Competition and Consumer Protection Commission

Barry Cowen

458. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the sale of a company (details supplied) as per section 28B of the Competition Act 2002; if this was notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission; if a decision has been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46563/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

489. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the disclosures log made by his Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46476/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

509. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the disclosures log made by her Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46462/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

516. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the disclosures log made by his Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46474/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

553. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the disclosures log made by her Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46467/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

582. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the disclosures log made by his Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46471/19]

Freedom of Information Data

Barry Cowen

594. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the disclosures log made by her Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46464/19]

National Broadband Plan

Barry Cowen

165. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the inconsistency in two responses (details supplied) on the position regarding the conferring of preferred bidder status and the ability to end the tender for the national broadband plan without signing a contract. [45778/19]

National Broadband Plan

Barry Cowen

168. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the mapping of areas to be afforded state aid was identified and confirmed at the time preferred bidder status was conferred with regard to the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45643/19]

National Broadband Plan

Barry Cowen

169. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the State is liable to pay compensation to the preferred bidder with regard the national broadband plan in the event the mapping area ends up being smaller than the original mapping area indicated to the bidder at the time preferred bidder status was awarded; if so, the amount of compensation in respect of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45702/19]

National Broadband Plan

Barry Cowen

174. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the inconsistency in two responses (details supplied) on the position regarding the conferring of preferred bidder status and the ability to end the tender for the national broadband plan without signing a contract. [45777/19]

National Broadband Plan

Barry Cowen

175. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which he conferred preferred bidder status on a company (details supplied) for such premises in the context of the announcement of a third party provider that it planned to provide a broadband service in the intervention area of the national broadband plan in February 2019 and further announcements that another third party provider would roll out fibre broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45779/19]

National Broadband Plan

Barry Cowen

176. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which he conferred preferred bidder status on a company (details supplied) for such premises in the context of the provision of a service to 24,000 premises by third party providers in the intervention area of the national broadband plan and further roll-outs by another third party provider; if the preferred bidder will roll out fibre to these premises and-or receive payment or compensation for these premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45781/19]

Legislative Measures

Barry Cowen

169. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Civil Service regulation (amendment) Bill will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44763/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Barry Cowen

408. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 173 of 22 October 2019, the amount of this change that stems from increased pay and allowances; the amount owing to maintaining existing levels of service; the amount for demographic changes; the amount for the provision of new and expanded services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44595/19]

Hospital Consultant Contracts

Barry Cowen

538. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the action he has taken on foot of issues raised in a programme (details supplied) to ensure compliance; and the findings of the formal investigations of the HSE launched in the wake of the programme. [44624/19]

General Practitioner Services Provision

Barry Cowen

628. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when general practitioner services will be reinstated to full service at a centre (details supplied). [44994/19]

Health Services

Barry Cowen

780. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health if he will address a series of matters (details supplied). [45571/19]

National Broadband Plan Funding

Barry Cowen

826. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount allocated to the national broadband plan in 2020; the amount of this that will come from the reserve fund of €200 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44183/19]

National Broadband Plan

Barry Cowen

888. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if clarification will be provided to the comments made by An Taoiseach in Dáil Éireann on 1 October 2019 regarding the national broadband plan; if a company (details supplied) challenged the maps that caused the delay at the time; the nature of the challenge made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45572/19]

National Broadband Plan

Barry Cowen

889. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to his comments in Dáil Éireann on 15 October 2019 regarding the national broadband plan, the providers or bodies that requested the extension for the deadline of submissions for the national broadband plan; if a company (details supplied) requested same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45573/19]

National Broadband Plan

Barry Cowen

890. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the intervention area for the national broadband plan in terms of the number of premises; when the consultation process in terms of the map will terminate; if the intervention area will be less than the original estimate of 540,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45574/19]

National Broadband Plan

Barry Cowen

891. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the value of the contingency fund for the national broadband plan; the amount that can be awarded to a company (details supplied) for encroachment of the intervention area; the circumstances in which an encroachment of the intervention area would trigger compensation to the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45575/19]

Flood Risk Management

Barry Cowen

84. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the specific projects planned for 2019 to increase the capacity of the River Shannon; the associated cost of the projects; the expected completion dates for the projects; the impact these projects will have on increasing capacity on the River Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43982/19]

Flood Risk Management

Barry Cowen

85. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the specific projects planned under the National Development Plan 2018-2027 to increase the capacity of the River Shannon; the dates in which they are planned to commence and finish; the funding dedicated under the plan for increasing capacity of the River Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43983/19]

National Children's Hospital Expenditure

Barry Cowen

90. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on whether the national children’s hospital will cost in excess of the €1.43 billion already committed to the project; when his attention was drawn to the fact that the cost will exceed the €1.43 billion; if the cost will surpass the €200 million reserve set aside for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44180/19]

National Children's Hospital Administration

Barry Cowen

91. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the public procurement representative from his Department on the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board has been replaced following the resignation of the previous representative; if not, the way in which his Department is monitoring the national children’s hospital project both in terms of procurement and public expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44182/19]

National Children's Hospital Administration

Barry Cowen

200. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the concerns raised in the August 2019 minutes of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board with regard to the satellite centres in Blanchardstown and Tallaght; the original budgeted cost of each of the satellite centres; if the cost of the satellite centres will exceed the original budgeted cost; if so, the amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44181/19]

Estimates Publication

Barry Cowen

99. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he will bring Supplementary Estimates for 2019 to the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43687/19]

Medical Card Expenditure

Barry Cowen

133. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the estimated full year cost of increasing the threshold for the over 70s medical card announced in budget 2020. [43665/19]