Parliamentary questions

Cross-Border Co-operation

Paul McAuliffe

55. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the Government has reviewed the recommendations by the European Commission on developing social economy framework conditions in order to ease barriers to cross-border philanthropy. [51534/23]

Small and Medium Enterprises

Paul McAuliffe

63. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on plans to assist businesses struggling to meet the increased minimum wage with a view to introducing a living wage. [51533/23]

Tax Code

Paul McAuliffe

144. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the Government’s plan to introduce a domestic tax on e-cigarettes or vapes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51535/23]

Flood Risk Management

Paul McAuliffe

194. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the supports, financial or otherwise, available to houses and businesses that are flooded at a location (details supplied) which are included in the CFRAM flood area while they wait for the works to commence. [51802/23]

Housing Policy

Paul McAuliffe

9. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the Housing for All progress report published on 14 November 2023. [50685/23]

Housing Schemes

Paul McAuliffe

93. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a report on the number of vacant and derelict croí cónaithe applications that have been made per local authority with a breakdown per local authority. [51234/23]

Broadband Infrastructure

Paul McAuliffe

108. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what provision can be made for a community (details supplied) that does not have access to fibre-optic broadband to each home on the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50744/23]

State Examinations

Paul McAuliffe

254. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education if provision will be made for an oral examination to be introduced as part of the Leaving Certificate qualification in Arabic at both ordinary and higher level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50969/23]

Broadband Infrastructure

Paul McAuliffe

70. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his Department's plans for secure fibre in villages (details supplied) not covered by NBI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49381/23]

Hospital Services

Paul McAuliffe

9. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health for an update on plans to expand the provision of services at Cappagh hospital. [49073/23]

Primary Care Centres

Paul McAuliffe

24. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health for an update on the delivery of the primary health care centre in Finglas. [49072/23]

Domestic Violence

Paul McAuliffe

93. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are plans to allow domestic violence victims to transfer their housing applications to other counties without losing their time on the waiting list. [49071/23]

Housing Provision

Paul McAuliffe

152. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the delivery of housing on public-owned sites in Dublin 9 and Dublin 11. [49070/23]

Schools Building Projects

Paul McAuliffe

213. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the new build for a school (details supplied). [49119/23]

Housing Policy

Paul McAuliffe

229. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the Housing for All progress report published in July 2023. [36288/23]

Cabinet Committees

Paul McAuliffe

8. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [47661/23]

Passport Services

Paul McAuliffe

99. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [47429/23]

Parking Provision

Paul McAuliffe

245. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if local authorities adhere to standards (details supplied) when installing disabled parking bays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48030/23]

Departmental Schemes

Paul McAuliffe

597. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to review the housing assistance payment in order that weekly tenant contributions are calculated as a percentage of gross earnings of the household as per Revenue Commissioner filings, on the same basis throughout the country, and for the basis of calculations to be transparent to the public [47299/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Paul McAuliffe

705. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection if those who receive a half-rate Increase for a qualified child payment will get the full €100 bonus announced in Budget 2024; if not, how the €100 bonus will be paid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47304/23]

Passport Services

Paul McAuliffe

32. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will be issued for a person (details supplied). [46804/23]

Mental Health Services

Paul McAuliffe

170. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the status of a primary care appointment for psychology for emotional regulation and socio-emotional communication for a child (details supplied). [47027/23]

State Pensions

Paul McAuliffe

65. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection how many reviews of State (non-contributory) pensions have been carried out in 2023; and how many pensions have been stopped as a result. [46228/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Paul McAuliffe

100. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to address the current backlog in processing applications for child benefit. [46180/23]

Sports Facilities

Paul McAuliffe

26. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the large-scale sports infrastructure fund will open for applications. [45220/23]

Sports Events

Paul McAuliffe

29. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on her Department’s work to ensure that Dublin is prepared to host the UEFA Euros 2028 tournament, particularly in relation to sufficient tourist accommodation. [45219/23]

Fire Stations

Paul McAuliffe

228. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the new Dunleer fire station in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45970/23]

Information and Communications Technology

Paul McAuliffe

164. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education when the ICT grant will be paid to both primary and post-primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45660/23]

Housing Schemes

Paul McAuliffe

300. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is considering allowing disability allowance to be disregarded for the purposes of the housing adaptation grant for people with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44633/23]

Medical Cards

Paul McAuliffe

191. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health to carry out a review of the decision not to award a medical card to a person (details supplied). [44594/23]

Child Abuse

Paul McAuliffe

35. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Justice if her Department has cooperated with investigations into historical allegations of abuse in an organisation (details supplied) and alleged cross over with probation service employees. [43965/23]

Child Abuse

Paul McAuliffe

38. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Justice her plans to address historical allegations of abuse in the Probation Service by a deceased individual and whether an investigation to determine whether abuse was more widespread or should have been detected will take place. [43963/23]

Tax Credits

Paul McAuliffe

136. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of increasing the home carer tax credit to €2000 per annum. [44050/23]

Hospital Procedures

Paul McAuliffe

475. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on an operation for a child (details supplied). [43544/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Paul McAuliffe

524. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied). [43730/23]

Taxi Licences

Paul McAuliffe

55. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority will consider a surrender grant for non-wheelchair taxi licence holders, so as to increase the overall supply of wheelchair taxis. [43181/23]

Tax Reliefs

Paul McAuliffe

119. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Finance for a report on the operation of the living city initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43129/23]

Tax Collection

Paul McAuliffe

122. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the operation of the vacant homes tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43130/23]

Work Permits

Paul McAuliffe

234. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment with regard to work permits for the home care sector, the number of work permit applications received since the scheme opened in January 2023; the number of work permits issued; the number of applications returned at initial applications pre-check stage; the number of other applications rejected and the number of applications currently in processing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43305/23]

Departmental Programmes

Paul McAuliffe

13. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Taoiseach if he will report on From Poverty to Potential: A Programme Plan for Child Well-being 2023-2025, published by his Department on 1 August 2023. [37564/23]

Taxi Regulations

Paul McAuliffe

182. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address the anomaly whereby cars purchased for use as a taxi prior to 2010 can continue to be used, whereas cars purchased from 2012 onwards cannot continue to be used due to the ten-year rule; if he plans to introduce a 15-year limit for all vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42113/23]

School Meals Programme

Paul McAuliffe

422. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to extend the hot school meals programme to special schools; and how many schools would benefit from such an expansion. [42623/23]

Probation and Welfare Service

Paul McAuliffe

435. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Justice if there is an intention to open an investigation into historical allegations of abuse in the Probation Service; and if there is a cross over with investigations into similar matters in an organisation (details supplied). [42208/23]

Medical Cards

Paul McAuliffe

672. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the reason that an application for a discretionary medical card by an applicant (details supplied) was refused, despite forwarded evidence demonstrating that they are a cancer patient facing ongoing and rising medical costs due to their condition. [42707/23]

Northern Ireland

Paul McAuliffe

24. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when he expects to receive legal advice in relation to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41857/23]

Official Engagements

Paul McAuliffe

65. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his attendance at the British-Irish Association 2023 Conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41856/23]

Departmental Policies

Paul McAuliffe

107. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to prohibit the sale and distribution of single use disposable vapes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41795/23]

Cabinet Committees

Paul McAuliffe

3. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and public services will meet next. [37778/23]

School Transport

Paul McAuliffe

273. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education if school transport can be made available for a person (details supplied). [41463/23]

Schools Refurbishment

Paul McAuliffe

276. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education if an update is available on the urgent repairs required to the roof at a school (details supplied).; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41468/23]