Parliamentary questions

Health Strategies

Fergus O'Dowd

284. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the details of discussion or progress on the delivery of a new National Strategy for Diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45195/22]

Local Authorities

Fergus O'Dowd

55. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Taoiseach the details on the total amounts of monies awarded to Louth County Council by his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; if he will seek details on the total monies drawn down and spent by Louth County Council over the same years in tabular form, and if not spent, the total monies that were returned to his Department respectively over the same years in tabular form. [43528/22]

Small and Medium Enterprises

Fergus O'Dowd

73. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on concerns raised by a local business (details supplied) in respect of the worsening energy crisis that is debilitating businesses across the country; his plans to support businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44870/22]

Small and Medium Enterprises

Fergus O'Dowd

74. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on concerns raised by a local business (details supplied) in respect of the worsening energy crisis that is debilitating businesses across the country; his plans to support businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44875/22]

Small and Medium Enterprises

Fergus O'Dowd

75. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on concerns raised by a local business (details supplied) in respect of the worsening energy crisis that is debilitating businesses across the country; his plans to support businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44878/22]

Energy Prices

Fergus O'Dowd

104. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on concerns raised by a local business (details supplied) in respect of the worsening energy crisis that is debilitating businesses across the country; his plans to support businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44871/22]

Energy Prices

Fergus O'Dowd

105. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on concerns raised by a local business (details supplied) in respect of the worsening energy crisis that is debilitating businesses across the country; his plans to support businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44876/22]

Energy Prices

Fergus O'Dowd

106. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on concerns raised by a local business (details supplied) in respect of the worsening energy crisis that is debilitating businesses across the country; his plans to support businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44879/22]

Rail Network

Fergus O'Dowd

128. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he will seek an update from Iarnród Éireann on the possibility of reopening the Dunleer train station in order to reduce the carbon footprint and assist in meeting climate targets in mid County Louth by providing much-needed commuter options for constituents in the area. [44465/22]

Energy Prices

Fergus O'Dowd

171. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance his views on concerns raised by a local business (details supplied) in respect of the worsening energy crisis that is debilitating businesses across the country; his plans to support businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44872/22]

Energy Prices

Fergus O'Dowd

172. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance his views on concerns raised by a local business (details supplied) in respect of the worsening energy crisis that is debilitating businesses across the country; his plans to support businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44877/22]

Urban Development

Fergus O'Dowd

212. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration has been given to the formation of a Government working group to examine the population growth and city status for Drogheda (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44466/22]

Industrial Development

Fergus O'Dowd

4. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will seek briefings from the IDA and Enterprise Ireland on the work they are currently undertaking to actively secure foreign and indigenous direct investment in the mid-County Louth areas of Ardee and Dunleer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42333/22]

Local Authorities

Fergus O'Dowd

29. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the details on the total amounts of moneys awarded to Louth County Council by his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; if he will seek details on the total moneys drawn down and spent by Louth County Council over the same years, in tabular form, and, if not spent, the total moneys that were returned to his Department over the same years, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43517/22]

Air Quality

Fergus O'Dowd

61. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the final report of the urban transport-related air pollution group will be published soon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42342/22]

Electricity Generation

Fergus O'Dowd

62. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the implementation of the clean export guarantee tariff to allow for the payment for electricity that is returned to the grid; if energy suppliers have agreed to the scheme; if not, the names of the companies that have not agreed to participate in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42351/22]

Environmental Policy

Fergus O'Dowd

83. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will outline the plans to increase the number of staff within the integrated pollution control licensing section of the Environmental Protection Agency given the Government's strategy to decarbonise industry and meet climate targets and in view the current delays which are leading to an approximate timeline of two years at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42912/22]

Local Authorities

Fergus O'Dowd

107. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the details on the total amounts of moneys awarded to Louth County Council by his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; if he will seek details on the total moneys drawn down and spent by Louth County Council over the same years, in tabular form, and, if not spent, the total moneys that were returned to his Department over the same years, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43518/22]

Public Sector Pensions

Fergus O'Dowd

108. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the pension increase and arrears due in January 2022 will be paid to An Post pensioners; if an organisation (details supplied) has assessed the matter and made any recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43538/22]

Public Transport

Fergus O'Dowd

169. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if further consideration is being given to increasing the total number of permits issued to taxi drivers for Dublin Airport given the chaos that has taken place over recent months; if there is a total number of permissible permits allowable at any given time for the airport zone; if so, the number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42077/22]

Road Projects

Fergus O'Dowd

179. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details on discussions which have taken place between his Department and Louth County Council in respect of progressing the northern cross route project under the urban regeneration development fund since its most recent unsuccessful appeal due to its significant transport infrastructure related elements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42320/22]

Road Projects

Fergus O'Dowd

180. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Carrickmacross to Ardee road scheme; the projected timeline for the scheme; the costs of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42331/22]

Road Projects

Fergus O'Dowd

181. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a full update in respect of the Ardee bypass which is a central project in the National Development Plan; the targeted timelines for the commencement of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42332/22]

Rail Network

Fergus O'Dowd

182. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if any discussion has taken place between his Department and Irish Rail to ascertain the viability of the re-opening of the Dunleer railway station to prepare for the introduction of DART services to Drogheda in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42334/22]

Rail Network

Fergus O'Dowd

183. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if any discussion has taken place between his Department and Irish Rail to ascertain the viability of opening a Drogheda north railway station to prepare for the introduction of DART services to Drogheda in the coming years given the phenomenal population growth in the town and the need to reduce the significant number of commuter vehicles and the carbon footprint travelling from the north of Drogheda to the south Drogheda railway station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42335/22]

Driver Test

Fergus O'Dowd

194. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the total number of testers in each RSA driver test centre by location; the total number of tests carried out per year at each location in each of the years 2019 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42616/22]

Sports Organisations

Fergus O'Dowd

201. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the expected timeline in announcing the successful applicants under the Shared Island destination charging grant for sports clubs; the total number of applications received by county; the total funding expected to be provided through the Shared Island Initiative under the scheme and any other relevant details in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42674/22]

Local Authorities

Fergus O'Dowd

262. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the details on the total amounts of moneys awarded to Louth County Council by his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; if he will seek details on the total moneys drawn down and spent by Louth County Council over the same years, in tabular form, and, if not spent, the total moneys that were returned to his Department over the same years, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43530/22]

Tax Code

Fergus O'Dowd

316. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if a response will issue to concerns raised by an organisation (details supplied) in respect of capital acquisition tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41968/22]

Tax Reliefs

Fergus O'Dowd

323. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if he will respond to concerns raised by a company (details supplied) in respect of the possible implications of changes in benefit-in-kind (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42076/22]

Primary Medical Certificates

Fergus O'Dowd

336. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance the total number of primary medical certificate applications that are currently submitted and awaiting assessment; the expected length of time to clear the backlog; the length of time applicants can expect to wait for a decision on same; if a new board has been appointed since the mass resignation of the former board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42346/22]

Local Authorities

Fergus O'Dowd

399. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance the details on the total amounts of moneys awarded to Louth County Council by his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; if he will seek details on the total moneys drawn down and spent by Louth County Council over the same years, in tabular form, and, if not spent, the total moneys that were returned to his Department over the same years, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43519/22]

Flood Risk Management

Fergus O'Dowd

440. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the discussions between the OPW and Meath County Council in respect of progressing proposals for additional flood relief works, as identified by the catchment flood risk assessment and management programme. [42270/22]

National Monuments

Fergus O'Dowd

441. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the future use of St. Laurence’s Gate, Drogheda (details supplied); if costings and feasibility reports have been completed in respect of opening the landmark for public tours to encourage tourism into the town centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42316/22]

State Properties

Fergus O'Dowd

442. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the current status in relation to the long-term plans for the historic Westgate House on Narrow West Street in Drogheda, County Louth; if he will confirm whether the legal paperwork and all other processes to transfer the property to Louth County Council have been completed; the total cost of the transfer and any other relevant details; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42317/22]

An Garda Síochána

Fergus O'Dowd

453. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the development plans for Drogheda Garda station; if he will provide the overall details on the plans; the estimated costs of the plans; the projected date of commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42914/22]

Local Authorities

Fergus O'Dowd

461. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details on the total amounts of moneys awarded to Louth County Council by his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; if he will seek details on the total moneys drawn down and spent by Louth County Council over the same years, in tabular form, and, if not spent, the total moneys that were returned to his Department over the same years, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43525/22]

Local Authorities

Fergus O'Dowd

478. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to the letter submitted to the chief executive in June 2022, if Louth County Council has proposed Drogheda as a suitable location for the new night-time economy pilot programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42275/22]

Local Authorities

Fergus O'Dowd

498. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the details on the total amounts of moneys awarded to Louth County Council by her Department in each of the years 2016 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; if she will seek details on the total moneys drawn down and spent by Louth County Council over the same years, in tabular form, and, if not spent, the total moneys that were returned to her Department over the same years, respectively, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43529/22]

Urban Development

Fergus O'Dowd

530. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details on discussions which have taken place between his Department and Louth County Council in respect of progressing the northern cross route project under the urban regeneration development fund since its most recent unsuccessful appeal due to its significant transport infrastructure related elements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42321/22]

Fire Stations

Fergus O'Dowd

531. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the expected timeline for when Louth County Council will conclude the site acquisition for the new and much needed Dunleer fire station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42336/22]

Road Projects

Fergus O'Dowd

532. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details of recent meetings with Louth County Council and-or his Department to progress the Narrow Water Bridge project; the current status of the project; the funding that has been provided to date; the projected overall cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42341/22]

Housing Schemes

Fergus O'Dowd

536. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will respond to concerns raised in respect of the first home scheme and the participation of local authorities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42413/22]

Local Authorities

Fergus O'Dowd

633. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details on the total amounts of monies awarded to Louth County Council by his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; if he will seek details on the total monies drawn down and spent by Louth County Council over the same years in tabular form, and if not spent, the total monies that were returned to his Department respectively over the same years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43523/22]

Human Rights

Fergus O'Dowd

690. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will respond to concerns raised in relation to an Irish citizen being detained in Bucharest (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41934/22]

Local Authorities

Fergus O'Dowd

763. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the details on the total amounts of monies awarded to Louth County Council by his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; if he will seek details on the total monies drawn down and spent by Louth County Council over the same years in tabular form, and if not spent, the total monies that were returned to his Department respectively over the same years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43520/22]

Local Authorities

Fergus O'Dowd

794. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Defence the details on the total amounts of monies awarded to Louth County Council by his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; if he will seek details on the total monies drawn down and spent by Louth County Council over the same years in tabular form, and if not spent, the total monies that were returned to his Department respectively over the same years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43515/22]

Schools Building Projects

Fergus O'Dowd

828. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education the current position of the proposed new special school (details supplied) in County Louth; the projected timelines for the commencement of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42349/22]

Schools Building Projects

Fergus O'Dowd

829. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education the status of a building project (details supplied); the expected timeframe for the commencement of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42350/22]

School Staff

Fergus O'Dowd

846. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education if she will review concerns raised by a primary school teacher (details supplied) in respect of their difficulties with the Department’s sick leave policies; and if she will arrange for the appropriate official to review the matter. [42545/22]