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Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Energy Prices
Thomas Pringle
113. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the role that the Commission for Regulation of Utilities plays in the setting of gas and electricity unit prices and in the setting of standing charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36177/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Energy Prices
Thomas Pringle
114. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the regulatory and oversight responsibilities of the Commission for Regulation of Utilities in the energy market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36179/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Energy Prices
Darren O'Rourke
115. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the estimated annual cost that will be added to household electricity bills to cover the cost of acquiring 450 MW of additional electricity generation capacity, as per the provisions of the EirGrid, Electricity and Turf (Amendment) Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36182/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Energy Production
Michael Creed
116. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on the security of Ireland’s gas supplies via the UK interconnector given the stated intention of the UK to cut off gas supplies to mainland Europe if it is hit by severe shortages; if legal contracts have been revisited in the context of the UK’s departure from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36183/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Environmental Schemes
Charles Flanagan
117. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of projects in respect of the national trust transition fund being supported in counties Offaly and Laois; the nature of such projects; the total value of the projects; and the number of full-time and indirect jobs created in these projects to date. [36196/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Environmental Schemes
Charles Flanagan
118. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of contractors in respect of the midlands retrofit one-stop shop currently employed in counties Offaly and Laois; and the number of deep retrofits completed in these counties to date. [36197/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Environmental Schemes
Charles Flanagan
119. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of jobs created in respect of proposed Government investment of €108 million in the Bord na Móna peatlands climate action scheme; the location of such jobs; and if such jobs are permanent or part-time. [36198/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Climate Action Plan
Charles Flanagan
120. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when it is expected that the proposed just transition territorial plan and associated plan will be presented to the European Commission for approval to enable Ireland to participate in the EU Just Transition fund for the period 2021 to 2027. [36199/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Energy Policy
Michael Collins
121. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the frequency with which the energy security emergency group has met (details supplied); the frequency with which the subgroup on electricity and gas security of supply, which was referenced in the national energy security framework, has met; the location of the minutes of the meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36200/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Wind Energy Generation
Ged Nash
122. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on a policy issue raised by a group (details supplied) regarding the development of offshore wind farms in County Louth; the status of the work of his Department to address such concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36222/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Road Projects
Jackie Cahill
123. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if the development cost of a community involvement scheme that was paid by residents (details supplied) can stand as a reason to have a percentage of the cost removed or considerably discounted on the contribution made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36005/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Appointments to State Boards
Michael Ring
124. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport 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. [33863/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Bus Services
Michael Healy-Rae
125. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding a bus ticket; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35277/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Driver Licences
James Lawless
126. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the status of a driving licence application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35291/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Departmental Funding
Rose Conway-Walsh
127. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport 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. [35441/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Bus Services
James Lawless
128. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine issues with the 120 bus service from Clane to Dublin (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35481/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Bus Services
James Lawless
129. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the number of fines and their amounts issued to Bus Éireann in relation to scheduled bus cancellations, lateness and no shows for the 115 Bus Éireann services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35490/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Bus Services
Seán Canney
130. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Transport his views on bus companies charging travel pass holders who do not have access to the Internet an additional fee of €3 to manually book a bus ticket; if his attention has been drawn to the practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35499/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Public Transport
Duncan Smith
131. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the estimated full-year cost of extending the youth travel card and associated 50% discount in public transport fares to all young persons aged 24 and 25 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35522/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Air Services
James Lawless
132. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to passengers who tested positive for Covid-19 before their flight; the position of such persons in relation to the airline refunding credit note vouchers; if the Government still has protocols in place for such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35543/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Electric Vehicles
Brian Leddin
133. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport if he will support the provision and roll-out of e-bikes as part of the shared bike schemes in Limerick, Cork, Galway and Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35578/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Road Network
Catherine Murphy
134. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update in relation to plans to link the M4 and M3 national roads; and the schedule of the locations that are the preferred routes, as opposed to the already identified possible routes. [35591/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Dublin Airport Authority
Catherine Murphy
135. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of permits the Dublin Airport Authority issued to taxi personnel to pick up customers at Dublin Airport in 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; the criteria that must be met prior to being issued with a taxi permit; and the amount of revenue generated from issuing these permits. [35764/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Dublin Airport Authority
Catherine Murphy
136. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of permits the Dublin Airport Authority issued for hotel courtesy buses and other transport companies to pick up customers at Dublin Airport in 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; the criteria that must be met prior to being issued with a permit; and the amount of revenue generated from issuing these permits. [35765/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Bus Services
Catherine Murphy
137. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of commuters that have used Dublin Bus route 16 in both directions in 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [35766/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Bus Services
Matt Carthy
138. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Bus Éireann users in County Monaghan have no alternative to booking bus tickets online; his plans to provide for alternative bus ticket booking arrangements such as over the phone for those who may be unable to use IT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35844/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Matt Carthy
139. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost to increase the amount of income disregarded in respect of the farm assist scheme to 30%, 40%, 50%, 60% and 70%, respectively; in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35862/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Departmental Bodies
Matt Carthy
140. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport 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. [35862/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Cycling Facilities
Thomas Gould
141. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority considers cycling lanes a form of transport; and if he will ensure connectivity in awarding funding. [35948/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Cycling Facilities
Thomas Gould
142. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether cycling infrastructure in Cork city is on a par with that in other local authority areas. [35949/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Bus Services
Michael Healy-Rae
143. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the reason the Local Link bus out of Dingle, County Kerry, route 277 to Ventry, County Kerry, is still not travelling further to serve a location (details supplied) in which there are three businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35973/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Public Transport
Imelda Munster
144. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport the bus stations that are to be upgraded with regard to disability access; the projected timeline to completion of such works in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36001/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Public Transport
Imelda Munster
145. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport the status of National Transport Authority considerations in relation to the incorporation of wheelchair accessibility conditions on commercial licensed services, specifically the regular category of licensed services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36002/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Public Transport
Imelda Munster
146. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to ensure the percentage of rail services that are wheelchair accessible which require persons to provide notice in order that such accessibility be availed of; the number of new carriages purchased or which have come into service since March 2020; the number of those that have retractable ramps; if there are any Government targets; his proposals to ensure full accessibility for persons with disabilities on the rail network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36003/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Public Transport
Michael Collins
147. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport to address matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36029/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Bus Services
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
148. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Carlow town bus service; and when the project will be delivered. [36059/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Public Transport
Steven Matthews
149. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the young adult Leap card in cases in which a qualifying applicant does not hold a passport, driving licence or national identity card, as required when submitting an application; if other forms of identification are acceptable; and if provisions are in place to allow for exceptions in these circumstances. [36063/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Bus Services
Sorca Clarke
150. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the action he has taken to ensure a more fair treatment of customers of commercial bus companies, particularly in rural communities, to ensure all persons, regardless of where they live, can avail of the fair reduction scheme on all bus transport services. [36075/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Driver Licences
Joan Collins
151. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) needs a public service card to renew their driving licence; and the reason they cannot use another form of identification. [36143/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Air Services
Michael Fitzmaurice
152. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Transport the performance indicators that have been agreed with an airline (details supplied) on the regional development of routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36187/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Air Services
Michael Fitzmaurice
153. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Transport the role his Department plays in the issuing of moneys from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund to an airline (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36189/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Road Network
Joe Carey
154. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport if he will respond to a query (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36210/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Public Transport
Ivana Bacik
155. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to develop further services to address the needs of children and adults with autism who use public transport in Ireland; and if the implementation of such services will be informed by feedback from members of the autism community. [36232/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Road Projects
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
156. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Transport the details of the N11 upgrade works in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36273/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Rail Network
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
157. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Transport the status of any proposed works on the rail link between Dublin and Rosslare Port, particularly the section between Dublin and Greystones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36274/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Road Projects
Alan Kelly
158. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport when the Shannon crossing construction will commence. [36277/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Primary Medical Certificates
Seán Canney
159. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether Parkinson's disease should be included on the list of conditions that make a person eligible for the primary medical certificate, given that the disease is degenerative and is a lifelong condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35962/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Tax Code
Michael Collins
160. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if there is a plan to increase the VAT limit for businesses (details supplied) given the rising costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36048/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Tax Code
Colm Burke
161. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to introducing a vacant property tax to reduce the number of vacant properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36132/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Strategic Infrastructure
Michael Fitzmaurice
162. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the measures put in place by his Department to guarantee that the monies lent by the Irish Strategic Investment Fund will be used only for aviation development within the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36184/22]