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Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Brendan Ryan
104. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if all matters in relation to the contracts for sale for the purchase of a site for a school (details supplied) have been signed and finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40830/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Departmental Priorities
Brendan Ryan
71. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his primary budgetary priorities in advance of budget 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39946/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Public Transport
Brendan Ryan
83. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the MetroLink project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39944/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Bus Services
Brendan Ryan
90. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the BusConnects proposal for Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39943/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Coastal Erosion
Brendan Ryan
154. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the need for a permanent solution to the coastal erosion in The Burrow, Portrane, County Dublin; when he will receive a recommendation from Fingal County Council on the preferred permanent solution to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39425/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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School Placement
Brendan Ryan
202. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children that travel out of Donabate, County Dublin to attend secondary school outside the area; the number of children that travel into Donabate to attend secondary school over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39426/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
212. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new Gaelscoil primary school for areas (details supplied); when enrolment is expected to commence; the details of an additional ASD unit for the peninsula in view of a previous commitment given by him which stated that the provision of an ASD unit formed part of the delivery of the new primary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39587/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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School Patronage
Brendan Ryan
213. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the online patronage process system for new primary schools to be established in 2020 will commence in order for parents of eligible children to be provided an opportunity to indicate their preferences for the patron body to run the school; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39588/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
82. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 177 of 10 July 2019, the progress being made on the project to provide a new build, extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39103/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
83. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 215 of 26 February 2019, if there is an expected completion date for a project at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39106/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
84. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 540 of 23 July 2019, if a preferred contractor has been chosen for the project; if so, when the letter of intent will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39107/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Rail Services
Brendan Ryan
163. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has sought approval for the purchase of an additional 41 railcar carriages by Iarnród Éireann; if so, the outcome of same; if not, when he will seek approval for the capital expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39101/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Road Projects Contracts
Brendan Ryan
164. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consultants have been appointed for the provision of technical advisory services to progress the planning and design work on the proposed M4 Maynooth to Leixlip road improvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39102/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Sports Funding
Brendan Ryan
165. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 592 of 21 May 2019, when the projects to be grant aided under the large-scale sport infrastructure fund will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39105/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Urban Regeneration and Development Fund
Brendan Ryan
204. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 988 of 11 June 2019, the progress being made in 2019 in delivering the project which received URDF funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39104/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Defence Forces Remuneration
Brendan Ryan
5. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether it is a fair expectation that men and women serving in the Defence Forces should have an income and prospects to provide for themselves and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38910/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Industrial Relations
Brendan Ryan
34. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the move by an organisation (details supplied) to affiliate with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38552/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Medical Card Eligibility
Brendan Ryan
252. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health the criteria in relation to emergency medical cards; the extent to which a person must be sick; the way in which such an assessment is made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38269/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Brendan Ryan
334. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health the status of the rolling out of Plenadren as an alternative hydrocortisone therapy here under the HSE drugs schemes in view of the fact it has been approved in the UK, Spain and the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38591/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Flood Prevention Measures
Brendan Ryan
144. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 189 of 9 July 2019, if the contract has been awarded for the further study of flooding in the area; if the study will be completed by the end of 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37081/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory
Brendan Ryan
145. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 302 of 23 July 2019, if a preferred tender has been chosen; if so, if a letter of intent or letter of acceptance has issued; the start and completion dates for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37082/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory
Brendan Ryan
148. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 302 of 23 July 2019, if a preferred tender has been chosen; if a letter of intent or letter of acceptance has issued; the likely start and completion dates for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37298/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
167. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 540 of 23 July 2019, if the letter of intent has issued; if a letter of acceptance has issued; when construction will commence on site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37077/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
168. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 541 of 23 July 2019, if the tender report has been approved; if the letter of intent has issued; if a letter of acceptance has issued; when construction will commence on site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37078/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
169. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 217 of 9 July 2019, if tenders have been invited for the project; if so, the closing date for receipt of tenders; when work will commence and finish on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37079/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
170. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 218 of 9 July 2019, if tenders have been invited for the project; if they have the closing date for receipt of tenders; when work will commence and finish on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37080/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
171. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 219 of 9 July 2019, when phase 1 and 2 of the project will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37083/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
172. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 279 of 21 May 2019, if there has been progress in finalising the project brief; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37084/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Brendan Ryan
173. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 172 of 14 May 2019, if there has been further progress on the site acquisition; if a design team will be put in place for the three projects; the estimated timetable for the completion of the education campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37085/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
174. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 276 of 11 June 2019, if tenders have been invited from the short-list of contractors; if so, the closing date for receipt of tenders; the number of contractors from which tenders have been sought; when construction will commence and be completed on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37086/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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School Accommodation Provision
Brendan Ryan
175. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 216 of 5 February 2019, if approval has issued for the provision of additional mainstream and specialist accommodation for the school in question; the details of the accommodation approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37087/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
211. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 540 of 23 July 2019, if the letter of intent has issued; if a letter of acceptance has issued; when construction will commence on site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37293/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
212. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 541 of 23 July 2019, if the tender report has been approved; if the letter of intent has issued; if a letter of acceptance has issued; when construction will commence on site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37294/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
213. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 217 of 9 July 2019, if tenders have been invited for the project; the closing date for receipt of tenders; when work will commence and finish on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37295/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
214. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 218 of 9 July 2019, if tenders have been invited for the project; the closing date for receipt of tenders; when work will commence and finish on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37296/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
215. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 219 of 9 July 2019, when phases 1 and 2 of the project will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37299/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
216. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 279 of 21 May 2019, if there has been progress in finalising the project brief; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37300/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Brendan Ryan
217. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 172 of 14 May 2019, if there has been further progress on the site acquisition; if a design team will be put in place for the three projects; the estimated timetable for the completion of the education campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37301/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
218. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 276 of 11 June 2019, if tenders have been invited from the short-list of contractors; if so, the closing date for receipt of tenders; the number of contractors from which tenders have been sought; when construction will commence and is expected to be completed on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37302/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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School Accommodation Provision
Brendan Ryan
219. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 216 of 5 February 2019, if approval has issued for the provision of additional mainstream and specialist accommodation for the school; the details of the accommodation approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37303/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Regional Development Initiatives
Brendan Ryan
303. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 1013 of 23 July 2019, when construction will commence on the MERITS enterprise hub development in Naas, County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37089/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Brendan Ryan
351. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 239 of 10 July 2019, if capital funding has been approved for the project; when tenders will be invited; when construction will commence and terminate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37090/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Brendan Ryan
352. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 240 of 10 July 2019, if capital funding has been approved for the project; when tenders will be invited; when construction will commence and terminate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37091/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Brendan Ryan
399. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 239 of 10 July 2019, if capital funding has been approved for the project; when tenders will be invited; when construction will commence and finish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37306/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Brendan Ryan
400. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 240 of 10 July 2019, if capital funding has been approved for the project; when tenders will be invited; when construction will commence and finish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37307/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Landfill Sites
Brendan Ryan
533. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 546 of 21 May 2019, if a shortlist of candidates have been invited to tender for the project; the closing date for receipt of tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37088/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Landfill Sites
Brendan Ryan
541. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 546 of 21 May 2019, if a shortlist of candidates have been invited to tender for the project; the closing date for receipt of tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37304/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Tax Code
Brendan Ryan
211. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to restore the marginal relief exemption limit to tax payers over 65 years of age from the reduced rate of €36,000 to the rate of €40,000 that pertained prior to 2011. [33315/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Flood Prevention Measures
Brendan Ryan
301. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 189 of 9 July 2019, if the contract has been awarded for the further study of flooding in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33324/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory
Brendan Ryan
302. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 190 of 9 July 2019, the number of tenders received by the closing date of 12 July 2019; the start and completion dates for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33325/19]