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Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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School Enrolments
Bernard Durkan
360. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the total number of school places required at primary and second level in Celbridge, County Kildare, with particular reference to the needs emerging in September next; if the three-school project is advancing at appropriate pace to meet all of the requirements, including replacement for a school (details supplied); and if it is anticipated that adequate spaces will be made available by September next. [16721/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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School Enrolments
Bernard Durkan
361. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the degree to which she anticipated an adequacy of school places at primary and second level at Leixlip, County Kildare, with a view to ensuring adequate accommodation availability at both primary and second level by September next; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16722/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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School Enrolments
Bernard Durkan
362. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she is satisfied that all school placement requirements, both primary and second level in Maynooth, County Kildare, can be met by September next; if new catchment areas are proposed to meet the requirements of those who fall between catchment areas for the purpose of placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16723/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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School Enrolments
Bernard Durkan
363. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of school places at primary and second level in Kilcock, County Kildare, with particular reference to meeting such requirement by September next; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16724/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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School Enrolments
Bernard Durkan
364. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she is satisfied regarding the adequacy of school places at primary and second level in Clane, County Kildare, with particular reference to the need to cater for a rapidly expanding population; if she is satisfied that such requirements can be met in full by September next; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16725/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Bernard Durkan
365. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the current position in regard to replacement of accommodation and facilities for a school (details supplied); if she is satisfied that the need can be met within the anticipated deadline given the rapidly expanding population of the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16726/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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School Enrolments
Bernard Durkan
366. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which adequate school places remain available at Straffan, County Kildare; if she is mindful of the expanding population and the urgency to ensure the availability of sufficient such accommodation by September next; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16727/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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School Enrolments
Bernard Durkan
367. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of primary and second level school places throughout north Kildare, with particular reference to the rapidly expanding population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16728/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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National Lottery
Bernard Durkan
374. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the extent to which any outstanding lottery money grants have been paid to all GAA clubs primarily awarded such grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16182/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Schemes
Bernard Durkan
482. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) was not paid the double week in January when they were in receipt of a payment, who was switched automatically to jobseeker's benefit until 13 February; if the case will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16528/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Citizenship Applications
Bernard Durkan
489. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if it is now possible for a person (details supplied) to apply for citizenship on behalf of their daughter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16011/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Visa Applications
Bernard Durkan
490. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of a visa application in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16031/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Visa Applications
Bernard Durkan
491. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for a visa in the case of the son of a person (details supplied); when a decision can expect to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16041/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Citizenship Applications
Bernard Durkan
492. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if a Department official will meet with a person (details supplied) to discuss the recent refusal of their application for citizenship to assist them to better understand the reason this decision was reached; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16044/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
514. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16332/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Disabilities Assessments
Bernard Durkan
573. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if an assessment of need can be urgently facilitated in the case of the son of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16028/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Mental Health Services
Bernard Durkan
620. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when required psychological support will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15967/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Home Help Service
Bernard Durkan
622. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason home help/personal assistants are no longer permitted to administer routine eye drops for their clients; when this change took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15970/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Medical Cards
Bernard Durkan
638. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if eligibility for a medical card in the case of persons (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16032/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Housing Provision
Bernard Durkan
51. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which extra methods and means can be employed to provide extra housing in sufficient volume to meet requirements to address homelessness, child homelessness and family homelessness, if he continues to identify extra measures likely to positively impact in this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15395/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Housing Provision
Bernard Durkan
78. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if some consideration can be given to the development of a subsidised sites scheme on public or private lands with a view to making affordable or local authority housing more readily accessible; if any consideration has already been given to such a proposal and how it might meet current demands and as housing continues to be a most pressing issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15396/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Housing Provision
Bernard Durkan
140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which the provision of accommodation for persons on local authority housing lists and those seeking affordable housing can be accommodated in the short term alongside the competing requirements of refugees and the number on the housing lists; if modular housing or wooden chalet-type housing will be urgently provided to meet the need for housing at an early date; the estimated number of potential units that could be made available given manufacturers of modular or wooden housing in Ireland are exporting their products while this serious crisis exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15903/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Housing Provision
Bernard Durkan
141. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which housing developments are in hand in each local authority throughout the country, as well as in County Kildare, with a view to alleviating the waiting list for local authority and affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15904/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Housing Policy
Bernard Durkan
142. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which efforts are being made to control house price inflation, including the possibility of having the local authorities engage builders to build public housing on State-owned lands to facilitate local authority and affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15905/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Housing Policy
Bernard Durkan
143. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the further steps that can be taken to dramatically increase the housing output to meet the requirements of both the public and private housing programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15906/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Housing Schemes
Bernard Durkan
144. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the degree to which the various forms of assistance available for first-time house buyers are upgrading satisfactorily without contributing to house price inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15907/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Housing Provision
Bernard Durkan
145. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of planning permissions applied for and refused by county in each of the past three years to date; the way such figures will inform housing policy going forward, with particular reference to giving the local population a chance to live in their local area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15908/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Housing Policy
Bernard Durkan
146. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if an audit has been carried out to determine the best value for money to his Department of direct build local authority houses compared with housing assistance payment, or rent support, given that neither of the latter schemes present a permanent resolution to the applicants' housing needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15909/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Housing Provision
Bernard Durkan
147. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average price of a house deemed to be in the affordable category; the number built, acquired or under construction at present throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15910/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Heritage Projects
Bernard Durkan
148. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of heritage projects currently in hand or listed for attention in terms of projection and restoration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15911/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Housing Policy
Bernard Durkan
149. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of new houses provided by the local authorities, by county, for prospective tenants in 2023 and 2024 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15912/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Bus Services
Bernard Durkan
238. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which it might be possible for the 139 bus service to service Clonaugh, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14806/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Tax Credits
Bernard Durkan
299. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners can issue updated tax credit certificate/tax free allowances in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14417/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Economic Data
Bernard Durkan
320. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which Ireland continues to perform well within the European Union from an economic perspective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15408/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Prize Bonds
Bernard Durkan
321. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the total number of prizes won by prize bond holders on a monthly basis in each of the past two years to date; the extent to which ongoing supervision and monitoring of the draws take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15409/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Economic Data
Bernard Durkan
322. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which Ireland’s economy continues to compete with other European economies inside and outside of the Eurozone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15410/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Insurance Industry
Bernard Durkan
323. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which insurance costs in Ireland compare with such costs across Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15411/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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House Prices
Bernard Durkan
324. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he will take action to discourage house price increases that currently make it difficult or impossible for first-time house buyers to build or acquire a home of their own; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15412/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Brexit Issues
Bernard Durkan
325. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he has identified particularly vulnerable sectors for specific continued assistance post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15413/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Economic Data
Bernard Durkan
326. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which he can forecast economic prospects over the next five years, in view of the variety of potential challenges globally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15414/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Banking Sector
Bernard Durkan
327. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the steps which can be taken to encourage lenders, directly or through the medium of the Central Bank, when dealing with borrowers in arrears to take into account the willingness of the borrowers to make reasonable repayments in line with their circumstances rather than liquidation, particularly in circumstances in which the family home or small business is concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15415/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Banking Sector
Bernard Durkan
328. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which working capital is being provided by the various lending institutions for the farming and business sectors, with particular reference to the need to ensure the ability of productive sectors to have ready access to competitively priced credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15416/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Banking Sector
Bernard Durkan
329. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to monitor the levels of bank charges being imposed by various banks; the basis for such charges, nationally and internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15417/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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School Admissions
Bernard Durkan
410. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education when a school place can be facilitated for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13752/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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School Admissions
Bernard Durkan
450. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if and when a school place can and will be facilitated in the desired school of a child (details supplied); if all efforts can be made to ensure a school place in the required school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14242/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Code
Bernard Durkan
732. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the blind pension is means tested while the invalidity pension is not; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13742/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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State Pensions
Bernard Durkan
737. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is satisfied that all calculations for the purpose of determining an entitlement to an increase for a qualified adult for the State pension (contributory) have been determined correctly in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13901/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
738. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when child benefit will be awarded to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13916/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Personal Public Service Numbers
Bernard Durkan
770. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when a PPS number will be issued in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14412/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Appeals
Bernard Durkan
771. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in a review in the case of a person (details supplied); the extent to which they can qualify for carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14414/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Payments
Bernard Durkan
772. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which arrangements can be made for the recovery of overpayment in the case of a person (details supplied) who is awaiting update of tax-free allowances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14418/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
773. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when payment of illness benefit will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14430/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Naturalisation Applications
Bernard Durkan
822. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when a person (details supplied) will receive their naturalisation certificate following their citizenship ceremony that took place on 19 December 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13732/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
823. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date of a residency status application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13733/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
824. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress of a residency status application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13734/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
825. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date of a residency status application (details supplied) [13735/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
826. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date of a residency status application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13736/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
827. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date of a residency status application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13737/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
828. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date of a residency status application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13738/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Citizenship Applications
Bernard Durkan
829. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the number of applications received for citizenship in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020; the number of applications received in the same years that are still pending; the efforts being taken to address any backlogs arising from these years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13746/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
880. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of entitlements to residency, long-term residency, stamp 4 in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14420/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Citizenship Applications
Bernard Durkan
881. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which application for long-term residency/citizenship will be considered in the case of a person (details supplied) who currently has stamp 4 status and is awaiting an upgrade; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14421/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
882. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in determination of residency entitlement in the case of a person (details supplied) who is awaiting a decision in respect of citizenship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14422/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Citizenship Applications
Bernard Durkan
883. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14424/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Citizenship Applications
Bernard Durkan
884. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14425/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
885. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an extension of status/visa in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14426/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
886. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current and/or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14434/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Citizenship Applications
Bernard Durkan
896. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when a final decision in respect of an application for citizenship will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14664/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Legal Aid
Bernard Durkan
903. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the total spent by the State on legal aid in the past ten years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14781/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Bernard Durkan
1105. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to clarify whether early access to therapy and support services can be provided to a child when one guardian consents and one guardian refuses to consent; if any guidelines have been issued in this particular area or are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14179/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Rights of Way
Bernard Durkan
1112. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of persons who previously have had rights of way to their property via a nursing home (details supplied) heretofore; the number of any such rights that have been affected by changes in operation of the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14340/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Disability Diagnoses
Bernard Durkan
1117. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a diagnosis will be forthcoming in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14413/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Care Services
Bernard Durkan
1118. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which the children of a person (details supplied) can enjoy the protected offered through Tusla and An Teach Tearmainn during ongoing family law discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14423/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Disabilities Assessments
Bernard Durkan
1119. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to ensure that medical assessment for autism is provided for the son of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14433/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Health Services
Bernard Durkan
1309. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when an appropriate appointment and treatment in early date can be offered to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14026/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Medical Cards
Bernard Durkan
1377. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a full medical card will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) who has eight dependent children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14416/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Bernard Durkan
1378. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when provision can be made for a person (details supplied); if adequate facilities remain available to meet such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14427/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Medical Cards
Bernard Durkan
1379. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a medical card might issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14431/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Medical Cards
Bernard Durkan
1380. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14432/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Bernard Durkan
1381. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when appropriate knee surgery will be offered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14435/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Disabilities Assessments
Bernard Durkan
1489. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if an ADHD assessment can be secured for a person (details supplied) who requires same to be completed as soon as possible, whose family are concerned for their well-being, who was in State care aged 5 to 18, and whose GP has now referred them to the appropriate services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14808/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
16. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when all the recommendations contained in the report on the Defence Forces are likely to be implemented including the issues around gender-based violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13228/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
32. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the European Union might see fit to contribute towards this country's defence and security with particular reference to coastal air and sea surveillance, given the significant shoreline and the multiplicity of undersea cables in the seas around our coast and the contribution this could make to European security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13229/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Public Transport
Bernard Durkan
109. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure in the course of the provision of the extension of the Luas to Confey, Leixlip, Maynooth and Kilcock that the disruption to local populations in each of the towns and surrounding areas is minimised both in the course of construction and thereafter arising from its design and operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13231/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continues to receive specialist training to deal with emergencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13440/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps reserves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13441/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
141. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his recruitment plans for 2024; the extent to which he plans to increase the strength of the Defence Forces in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13442/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
142. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which retirements and resignations in the Defence Forces have been replaced with a view to ensuring an adequate management structure throughout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13443/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
143. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which participation by the Defence Forces in international missions is envisaged in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13444/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
144. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of current vacant promotional positions waiting to be filled throughout the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13445/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
145. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces are adequately trained and available to deal with emergency situations that may arise either by way of natural disaster or terrorist threat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13446/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
146. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of women applying for and enlisting in the Defence Forces, with equal respect to the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13447/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
147. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of military personnel serving at various locations overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13448/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
148. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the budget available to his Department remains sufficient to meet requirements in the course of 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13449/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Transport Policy
Bernard Durkan
166. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the degree to which he remains satisfied that the main transport routes to mainland Europe are adequately provided for in order to ensure ready, unimpeded access to and from to continue to facilitate imports and exports to and from this country post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13452/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Traffic Management
Bernard Durkan
167. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which outstanding traffic bottlenecks will continue to receive remedial attention on local or regional routes in order to ensure the minimisation of traffic delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13453/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Rail Network
Bernard Durkan
168. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which it is anticipated upgrades to rail services serving the commuter towns of north County Kildare will be carried out, if by provision of increased frequency of services the provision of extra carriages or alternatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13454/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Public Transport
Bernard Durkan
169. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which rural transport continues to be improved nationwide with particular reference to the provision of new routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13455/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Road Network
Bernard Durkan
170. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the degree to which he expects to achieve sufficient improvement in the national arterial road network with particular reference to ensuring adequate distribution routes to meet the demand arising from increased job creation through the regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13456/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Traffic Management
Bernard Durkan
171. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to combat the daily traffic congestion on the M50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13457/24]