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Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
540. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 215 of 9 July 2019, if the tender report has been received; if so, if it has been approved; if the letter of intent has issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33320/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
541. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 214 of 9 July 2019, if the tender report has been received; if so, if it has been approved; if the letter of intent has issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33321/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
542. 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. [33322/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
543. 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. [33323/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
544. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 219 of 9 July 2019, if phase 1 of the project will be completed in time to enable the school to move into the new building from its temporary building for the opening of the new school year in September 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33326/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
545. 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. [33327/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
546. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 172 of 14 May 2019, the 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. [33328/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
547. 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. [33329/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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School Accommodation Provision
Brendan Ryan
548. 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. [33330/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Schools Data
Brendan Ryan
554. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children who travel out of Donabate, County Dublin to attend secondary school outside of the town; the number of children that travelled into the town to attend secondary school over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33380/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Garda Deployment
Brendan Ryan
905. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in each Garda division on 31 December in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and at 30 June 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33317/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Garda Reserve
Brendan Ryan
906. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the strength of the Garda Reserve in each Garda division on 31 December in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and on 30 June 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33318/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Garda Civilian Staff Data
Brendan Ryan
907. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of civilians in the Garda workforce in each Garda division on 31 December in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and on 30 June 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33319/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Regional Enterprise Development Fund
Brendan Ryan
1013. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 230 of 10 July 2019, when construction will commence on a hub (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33332/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Better Energy Homes Scheme
Brendan Ryan
2173. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason the allocation of homes for retrofitting to community based organisations under the SEAI better energy warmer homes scheme has now ceased; if this is as a result of reaching the allocated budget; if so, the measures he plans to take to ensure that skilled staff are not made redundant or community based organisations are forced to close down; his views on whether such actions would have a detrimental impact on building capacity within the sector to achieve the Project Ireland 2040 objective of 45,000 domestic retrofits per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31641/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Landfill Sites
Brendan Ryan
2261. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 546 of 21 May 2019, if a short-list 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. [33331/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Jobseeker's Allowance Applications
Brendan Ryan
2761. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for the delay in finalising a jobseeker's allowance claim by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33316/19]
Wed, 10 Jul 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. 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. [30091/19]
Wed, 10 Jul 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
175. 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. [30092/19]
Wed, 10 Jul 2019
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Schools Building Contractors
Brendan Ryan
176. 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 shortlist 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 expect to be completed on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30097/19]
Wed, 10 Jul 2019
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Schools Building Contractors
Brendan Ryan
177. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 270 of 11 June 2019, the number of tenders received by the deadline of 9 July 2019 for the design team for the project; when construction will commence and a date expected to be completed on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30098/19]
Wed, 10 Jul 2019
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School Accommodation Provision
Brendan Ryan
178. 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. [30100/19]
Wed, 10 Jul 2019
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Higher Education Institutions
Brendan Ryan
179. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 88 of 23 January 2019, if there has been progress with the plans for the future campus development plan for Maynooth University; if there has been progress with the application by Maynooth University for funding under the Higher Education Strategic Infrastructure Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30102/19]
Wed, 10 Jul 2019
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School Accommodation Provision
Brendan Ryan
180. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if authority has been provided to a school (details supplied) to seek rental accommodation to ensure that the school will open in September 2019 in view of the decision by Kildare Country Council to refuse planning permission on 21 June 2019 for the temporary buildings for the school; if there has been success in renting accommodation for the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30103/19]
Wed, 10 Jul 2019
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IDA Ireland
Brendan Ryan
229. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 106 of 10 April 2019, the progress made in marketing the site in question; if there has been further meetings between the IDA and the site owners; if the attention of the IDA has been drawn to moves to rebrand the site (details supplied); if there have been site visits from potential investors or new businesses seeking to locate at the site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30096/19]
Wed, 10 Jul 2019
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Regional Development Initiatives
Brendan Ryan
230. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when a hub (details supplied) in Naas, County Kildare, will be completed; when it will be operational; the interest to date from companies to locate there; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30101/19]
Wed, 10 Jul 2019
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Brendan Ryan
239. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health if the new endoscopy unit and other medicine units proposed for Naas General Hospital, Naas, County Kildare, are included in the HSE capital plan for 2019; if so, when construction will commence and is expected to be completed regarding the improvements to the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30093/19]
Wed, 10 Jul 2019
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Brendan Ryan
240. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health if phase 3C of Naas General Hospital is included in the HSE capital plan for 2019; if so, when construction will commence and expect to be completed on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30094/19]
Wed, 10 Jul 2019
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Abbey Theatre
Brendan Ryan
327. 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 has been invited to tender for the project; the closing date for receipt of tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30095/19]
Wed, 10 Jul 2019
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Road Improvement Schemes
Brendan Ryan
337. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consultants have been appointed in South Dublin County Council to progress the planning and design of the upgrade of the M4 between Maynooth and Leixlip, County Kildare and to junction 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30099/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Administration
Brendan Ryan
64. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the rating system for sports capital grants; his views on whether it is the fairest process for rating applications; his plans to make changes to the process and the appeals process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29582/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Aviation Industry
Brendan Ryan
103. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the issuing of a permit to an airline (details supplied) to operate a service between Dublin and Madrid under the fifth freedom; his views on whether this provides the airline with an unfair competitive advantage over domestic and European airlines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29581/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Real Estate Investment Trusts
Brendan Ryan
165. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Finance the details of plans and the timeline for implementation of same to address the tax loopholes enjoyed by private equity funds which are increasing their housing stock for buy-to-let purposes and which do not pay the same level of tax as residential landlords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29671/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Flood Prevention Measures
Brendan Ryan
189. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 223 of 21 May 2019, the number of tenders received in relation to the further study of flooding in the area by the closing date of 27 June 2019; when a contractor is likely to be chosen for the project; when work will commence and finish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29254/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory
Brendan Ryan
190. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 222 of 21 May 2019, the number of tenders received for the construction project by the closing date; the likely start and completion dates for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29255/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 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. 274 of 11 June 2019, if the tender report has been received; if the letter of intent has issued; the date on which the contractor is likely to be on site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29249/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 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. 275 of 11 June 2019, the number of tenders received for the project by the closing date of 21 June 2019; if the tender report has been received; if the letter of intent has issued; the expected construction start date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29250/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 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. 271 of 11 June 2019, if the design team has been appointed; the timeframe for the completion of its work; and when the work will commence on the project. [29251/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
217. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when tenders will be invited from the shortlist of contractors for a school (details supplied); the closing date for receipt of tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29252/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
218. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when tenders will be invited from the shortlist of contractors for a school (details supplied); the closing date for receipt of tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29253/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
219. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 208 of 5 February 2019 when the phase 1 construction will be completed; when phase 2 of the project will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29256/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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School Accommodation Provision
Brendan Ryan
220. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if authority has been given to the school authorities to seek rental accommodation to ensure that a school (details supplied) will open in September 2019 in view of the decision by Kildare County Council to refuse planning permission on 21 June 2019 for temporary buildings for the school; if there has been success in renting accommodation for the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29257/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Schools Property
Brendan Ryan
243. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the person or body responsible for maintenance of the pedestrian laneway which services schools (details supplied) from the Castlelands Road, Balbriggan, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29664/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Teacher Recruitment
Brendan Ryan
244. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if incremental pay scale credits will be provided for Irish teachers teaching outside the EU which take into account their experience and which would help encourage teachers to return here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29665/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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School Accommodation
Brendan Ryan
245. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a meeting will be organised between his planning officials and a group (details supplied) to discuss the planning application for a temporary school site on Main Street, Swords, County Dublin; if so, if the meeting will take place before the recess of Dáil Éireann in view of the short timeframe before the temporary school is due to open in September 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29666/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Compulsory Purchase Orders
Brendan Ryan
255. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the circumstances under which he would consider acquiring lands by compulsory purchase order for the purposes of delivering a new school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29732/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Mental Health Services Provision
Brendan Ryan
452. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health the status of the construction of the national forensic mental health service facility in Portrane, County Dublin; the completion date for same; if the project will be delivered on time and within budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29667/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Road Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
596. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of progress on the acquisition of land on the Hearse Road, Donabate, County Dublin (details supplied); the timeline for delivery of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29669/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Rail Network
Brendan Ryan
643. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the upgrading of the northern commuter line; the details of the purchase of additional trains and carriages; the long-term plans for the DART expansion on the route; the details of the funding sign off; the timeline for delivery in view of the already over congested trains at peak times and continuing population growth; the plans being put in place in the interim to address the overcrowding at peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29672/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Noise Pollution
Brendan Ryan
661. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views in relation to requirements (details supplied) regarding aircraft noise; and his further views on whether a challenge before the European Court of Justice might be made and that such a challenge might be successful. [29748/19]