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Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Housing Schemes
Noel Grealish
326. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if an individual can apply for the vacant home refurbishment grant if they have already started renovation works prior to applying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3820/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Noel Grealish
364. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Social Protection if her officials have been in discussions with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding a policy to have local authorities authorise works/ purchases under the exceptional needs/additional needs payments applications for individuals who have recently been allocated local authority properties, if this is a requirement to qualify for an exceptional needs/additional needs payment in these circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3616/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Bus Services
Noel Grealish
183. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport the number of electric buses purchased by the NTA in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; the overall investment made; if all of these buses are currently in operation; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56575/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Vehicle Registration Tax
Noel Grealish
327. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance the reason the VRT refund scheme was originally set up; if it was to comply with an EU directive; how much it cost to set up the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56862/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Hospital Facilities
Noel Grealish
1734. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital intensive care unit (ICU) beds in the State on the 31 December in each of the years 2013 to 2023; the number of hospital ICU beds in State-funded and private hospitals in each year; his views on the implementation of the Government's stated intention to increase the provision of ICU hospital beds in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1618/24]
Wed, 13 Dec 2023
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Business Supports
Noel Grealish
14. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there are any grants from his Department for businesses that are operating eco-friendly laundry services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55618/23]
Wed, 13 Dec 2023
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Road Projects
Noel Grealish
40. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the Claregalway inner relief road; when this bypass is likely to be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55617/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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National Lottery
Noel Grealish
300. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Education if any records exist for the National Lottery Sports Programme application or approval for funding, which was allocated for a centre (details supplied) from 1989-1999; if so, whether these records can be accessed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54493/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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State Claims Agency
Noel Grealish
807. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of claims made to the State Claims Agency related to the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018, by categorisation of severity, from 1 January 2019 to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54914/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Tax Code
Noel Grealish
62. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance if the local property tax applies to buildings only and not to each unit in a multi-unit, pre-1963 property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54049/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Fines Administration
Noel Grealish
123. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons that failed to pay fines imposed by the courts in each of the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; the number that had an attachment order, a recovery order or community service order made against them as a result; the number of persons imprisoned for failure to pay such fines, by year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54046/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Fines Administration
Noel Grealish
124. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Justice the value and number of unpaid fines in each of the years 2019 to 2022 and to date in 2023; the value and number of fines imposed by the courts in each of the years; the steps being taken to recover unpaid fines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54047/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Fines Administration
Noel Grealish
125. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Justice the offence categories in respect of which fines were imposed by the courts in each of the years 2019 to 2022 and to date in 2023; the offence categories in respect of which fines were imposed but were not paid in the same period, by the number and value in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54048/23]
Wed, 29 Nov 2023
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Motor Industry
Noel Grealish
45. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance the number of cars exported from Ireland under the VRT refund scheme in the years 2013, 2014 and 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52746/23]
Tue, 28 Nov 2023
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School Staff
Noel Grealish
257. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Education what progress her Department has made regarding redeployment facilities for post primary teachers to allow for a system whereby more teachers can work in their local communities and fill vacant roles; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52024/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Road Projects
Noel Grealish
159. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport when TII will schedule urgent maintenance works on a bridge (details supplied) to alleviate any potential flooding of the nearby house; the timeframe for the completion of these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51074/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Road Projects
Noel Grealish
160. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport when TII will schedule upgrade works on the N59 to the L-5350-0 to improve sight lines for safety reasons; the timeframe for the completion of these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51075/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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School Funding
Noel Grealish
257. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Education the current status of grants that are outstanding to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50997/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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Ukraine War
Noel Grealish
419. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there is a standard contract period for the provision of accommodation for Ukrainian nationals; what the criteria are for the extension of contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49444/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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Harbours and Piers
Noel Grealish
625. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the current status of a request by Galway County Council for funding to appoint consultants to develop an updated Feasibility Report for the provision of upgraded facilities at An Caladh Mór; when this funding will be granted; when consultants will be appointed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49454/23]