Parliamentary questions

Community Development Projects

Brendan Griffin

686. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 362 of 23 November 2023, in respect of the drawdown of a grant for a project in Kerry, the outcome of discussions by her officials with the local authority regarding efforts and timelines to complete this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2711/24]

Hospital Facilities

Brendan Griffin

56. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position regarding the opening of additional beds at West Kerry Community Hospital, Dingle, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2063/24]

Hospital Facilities

Brendan Griffin

66. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the current number of beds open at West Kerry Community Hospital, Dingle, County Kerry; what the full staffing complement is in each category of employee; how this compares with January 2023 and 2022; what efforts are being made to recruit more staff; what success these efforts have reaped in 2022 and 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2064/24]

Further and Higher Education

Brendan Griffin

80. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to outline his priorities for 2024, in particular if he will consider how SUSI can help more students and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2062/24]

Further and Higher Education

Brendan Griffin

123. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the up-to-date position regarding the development of a training centre of excellence on a site (details supplied) in Killarney, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2061/24]

Road Projects

Brendan Griffin

159. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be allocated in 2024 for the progression of a bridge replacement project in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2293/24]

Road Projects

Brendan Griffin

160. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be allocated in 2024 for the progression of the N86 road improvement project in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2294/24]

Rail Network

Brendan Griffin

161. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport if the feasibility of extending the platform at Killarney Railway Station will be examined with a view to eliminating the reversal requirement and reducing stoppage times at that station; how much time such a change would reduce a commuter service between Killarney and Tralee by; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2295/24]

Rail Network

Brendan Griffin

162. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail has minimum standards in relation to the exterior cleanliness of rolling stock; if he believes passengers should be able to look out the windows with a reasonable level of visibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2296/24]

Rail Network

Brendan Griffin

163. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the date in Q1 2024 when on-board catering will resume on rail services out of and into County Kerry; if this will include trolley service, dining car or both; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2297/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Brendan Griffin

226. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on an appeal for carers allowance (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2175/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Brendan Griffin

230. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for an exceptional needs payment to assist with hospital treatment travelling costs by a person in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2284/24]

Posthumous Pardons

Brendan Griffin

257. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice the up-to-date position regarding the possible posthumous pardoning in the historic cases of Poff and Barrett in County Kerry; if the process has stalled at the current stage; if so, if there is a reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2265/24]

Agriculture Schemes

Brendan Griffin

273. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will increase the level of grants for cattle underpasses under the TAMS 3 scheme as in the case of a person. [2191/24]

International Protection

Brendan Griffin

293. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason a person (details supplied) was accommodated at a facility in County Kerry as an IPAS applicant whilst awaiting court proceedings in a different part of the country; what will be done to address this; if such cases will be prioritised for processing and decision making; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2258/24]

Hospital Staff

Brendan Griffin

315. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a consultant radiologist suspended from UHK before Christmas has been reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2269/24]

General Practitioner Services

Brendan Griffin

316. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the current levels of GP cover on the Iveragh Peninsula; if he will formulate a plan to address the shortage of GPs in the area; if he will provide incentives for GPs to locate to the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2270/24]

Hospital Overcrowding

Brendan Griffin

317. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the current practice at UHK where patients in the ED are moved on trolleys to wards when the trolley count reaches 20; if he can outline who sanctioned this practice; when it began; what the rationale is for this practice; what impact this is having on patient outcome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2271/24]

Nursing Homes

Brendan Griffin

318. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health what progress he has made on ensuring that small private independent nursing homes can remain viable into the future; if he will address the lack of parity in the system in respect of subsidies provided to private and public establishments; if he acknowledges that there is unfairness built into the current system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2272/24]

State Properties

Brendan Griffin

319. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the current position regarding the future use of the Saint Finan's Hospital site and buildings in Killarney; what recent approaches have been made to the HSE regarding the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2273/24]

Postal Services

Brendan Griffin

114. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if an additional Eircode will be assigned to a building (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1306/24]

School Staff

Brendan Griffin

677. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education if she has considered providing better pay and conditions for bus escort employees of special education schools to include remuneration during school holidays, as they provide a vital service, otherwise this service will be lost due to their present conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1737/24]

Social Welfare Appeals

Brendan Griffin

909. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an appeal for carers allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57144/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Brendan Griffin

949. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for a carers support grant by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1287/24]

Social Welfare Appeals

Brendan Griffin

963. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1485/24]

Social Welfare Appeals

Brendan Griffin

964. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1487/24]

Social Welfare Payments

Brendan Griffin

965. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for carers allowance and domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1494/24]

Social Welfare Appeals

Brendan Griffin

986. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on a disability allowance appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1876/24]

An Garda Síochána

Brendan Griffin

1149. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice what percentage of the Garda fleet are electric run cars; what percent of Garda stations have electric charging points; whether charging points are standard in renovated or new Garda stations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1951/24]

Agriculture Schemes

Brendan Griffin

1242. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a 2023 organics scheme payment will issue to a farmer in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1046/24]

Childcare Services

Brendan Griffin

1310. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if funding is available from his Department to provide modular accommodation for a stand-alone childcare service on the grounds of a primary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56361/23]

Ukraine War

Brendan Griffin

1329. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of an application by an accommodation provider (details supplied) to provide accommodation for Ukrainian refugees at a location approved by the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56554/23]

Medical Cards

Brendan Griffin

1612. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health for clarification on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57228/23]

Road Safety

Brendan Griffin

205. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport if more average speed zones will be rolled out nationwide; the learnings from existing zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56177/23]

Bus Services

Brendan Griffin

206. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the annual budget for LocalLink for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56179/23]

Rail Network

Brendan Griffin

207. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding catering on trains from Kerry to Cork/Dublin; what levels of service currently exist; what is envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56180/23]

Taxi Licences

Brendan Griffin

208. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the number of local area hackney licences issued per county to date in 2023; the total number of live licences per county; the total number of licences previously issued per county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56181/23]

Public Transport

Brendan Griffin

209. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport if he is concerned with personal safety issues for public transport users; if he has liaised with An Garda Síochána in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56182/23]

Driver Test

Brendan Griffin

210. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the waiting times for a driving test in Tralee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56183/23]

Driver Test

Brendan Griffin

211. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the waiting times for a driving test in Killarney; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56184/23]

Driver Test

Brendan Griffin

212. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the waiting time for a driving test in Dublin bay south; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56185/23]

Bus Services

Brendan Griffin

213. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the number of new bus shelters provided per county in 2023; how many of these replaced older shelters; how many were completely new; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56186/23]

Tax Rebates

Brendan Griffin

215. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the number of beneficiaries per county of the bike-to-work scheme in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56178/23]

Tourism Industry

Brendan Griffin

307. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans for future development of the Wild Atlantic Way tourism experience; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56209/23]

Tourism Industry

Brendan Griffin

308. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what progress has been made on the development of an Irish sea coastal route experience; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56210/23]

Tourism Industry

Brendan Griffin

309. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what progress has been made on developing a wild Atlantic walkway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56211/23]

Tourism Industry

Brendan Griffin

310. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans for the US market in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56212/23]

Prison Service

Brendan Griffin

402. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice the average cost of keeping a prisoner in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56190/23]

Prison Service

Brendan Griffin

403. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice the number of unused cells per prison; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56191/23]

Prison Service

Brendan Griffin

404. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice her plans for more prison places to keep pace with population growth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56192/23]

Prison Service

Brendan Griffin

405. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice the number of electronic tags currently in use for convicted persons, the locations of these; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56193/23]

Prison Service

Brendan Griffin

406. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice the total number of Irish Prison Service personnel for each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56194/23]

An Garda Síochána

Brendan Griffin

407. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice the total number of Garda vehicles for each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56195/23]

An Garda Síochána

Brendan Griffin

408. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice the number of tasers currently available to Garda; her plans in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56196/23]

Public Transport

Brendan Griffin

409. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice the number of reported assaults on public transport vehicles and in public transport properties in 2019, 2022 and 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56197/23]

An Garda Síochána

Brendan Griffin

410. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí who retired in 2023 and the average age of retirement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56198/23]

An Garda Síochána

Brendan Griffin

411. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice when she expects a decision will be reached on historic cases (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56200/23]

Road Projects

Brendan Griffin

46. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position regarding the N22 road improvement project between Farranfore and Killarney; the estimated total cost and estimated completion date for the project; the estimated number of lives that will be lost, according to TII, if the project does not go ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55761/23]

Greenways Provision

Brendan Griffin

47. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the projected annual number of visitors to the South Kerry Greenway once completed; the-up-to-date timeline for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55762/23]

Road Projects

Brendan Griffin

48. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position regarding the new M-N20 Cork to Limerick Road; if there will be a link to the N72 Mallow to Killarney Road circumventing the town of Mallow; the up-to-date timeline for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55763/23]

Road Projects

Brendan Griffin

49. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport when the Listowel bypass will be open to traffic; if the project is on time and within budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55764/23]

Capital Expenditure Programme

Brendan Griffin

50. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the latest anticipated amount of capital underspend in his Department for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55765/23]

Cycling Facilities

Brendan Griffin

51. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider contributing to the LIS fund to enable cycling on those roads that cannot currently be cycled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55767/23]

Traffic Management

Brendan Griffin

52. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position regarding the N70 R561 intersection at Castlemaine, County Kerry; if traffic calming for a safer junction and pedestrian crossings will be installed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55768/23]

Road Network

Brendan Griffin

53. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport if his Department historically received any application to have the R561 between Castlemaine and Inch, County Kerry, considered as a national secondary road; if he will provide details of any such date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55769/23]

Road Projects

Brendan Griffin

54. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport if any proposal or plans exist to upgrade the N23 Castleisland to Farranfore road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55770/23]

Tax Reliefs

Brendan Griffin

71. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the reason repayment of VAT on milk tanks for unregistered farmers has been withdrawn by the Revenue Commissioners without any notice; if milk tanks will be reinstated in the unregistered farmers VAT scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55754/23]

Financial Services

Brendan Griffin

72. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he has engaged with a financial company (details supplied) or the regulator regarding behaviour by the company, raised by this Deputy in Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55872/23]

Flood Risk Management

Brendan Griffin

79. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the up-to-date position regarding efforts to prevent flooding at Castlemaine Quay and surrounding properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55867/23]

National Monuments

Brendan Griffin

80. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform his plans for sites in the vicinity of Killarney National Park in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55868/23]

National Monuments

Brendan Griffin

81. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform his major capital plans for Kerry sites in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55869/23]

Flood Risk Management

Brendan Griffin

82. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the up-to-date position regarding embankment works on the River Maine in Keel, from Castlemaine to Caherfealane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55870/23]

Sports Facilities

Brendan Griffin

102. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she can provide funding towards the running costs of a community gym in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55719/23]

Sports Funding

Brendan Griffin

103. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the total value of the ask of local and regional Sports Capital and Equipment Programme applications under the latest scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55742/23]

Sports Events

Brendan Griffin

104. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of the application to host the Grand Depart in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55743/23]

Sports Events

Brendan Griffin

105. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media how preparations to host the 2024 Europa League final are progressing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55744/23]

Sports Facilities

Brendan Griffin

106. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of negotiations to contribute to the redevelopment of Casement Park; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55745/23]

Sports Funding

Brendan Griffin

107. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the total grant aid allocated to a club in County Kerry (details supplied) since the beginning of the sports capital programme; if she will provide a breakdown of each allocation (year, amount and purpose); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55746/23]

Sports Events

Brendan Griffin

108. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she is engaging with the Garda Commissioner to ensure large sporting events will not be vulnerable to unrest or rioting like what was seen in Dublin recently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55747/23]

Sports Events

Brendan Griffin

109. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the future plans for the Irish Open (golf); if his Department will continue to support the event; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55748/23]

Olympic Games

Brendan Griffin

110. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up-to-date position regarding preparations for Team Ireland for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55749/23]

Sports Events

Brendan Griffin

111. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up-to-date position regarding preparations for hosting Ryder Cup 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55750/23]

Sports Events

Brendan Griffin

112. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what future major international sporting events her Department hopes to bid for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55751/23]

Appointments to State Boards

Brendan Griffin

113. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of current vacancies on the board of RTÉ; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55853/23]

Appointments to State Boards

Brendan Griffin

114. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the timeline for forthcoming vacancies on the board of RTÉ; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55854/23]

Raidió Teilifís Éireann

Brendan Griffin

115. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide a list of dates when she met with the chair of RTÉ in 2023; if she will provide the agenda for these meetings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55856/23]

Television Licence Fee

Brendan Griffin

116. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up-to-date figures for television licence renewal and new licences to the most recent week; how these compare with last year; the revenue differences; the percentage differences; the year-to-date total differences in each category; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55858/23]

Social Media

Brendan Griffin

117. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has met with a company (details supplied) regarding online misinformation; if she is aware that the company recently declined to attend an Oireachtas media committee meeting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55860/23]

Artists' Remuneration

Brendan Griffin

118. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department provides funding to the artists support scheme pilot; if so, if she will provide the figures relating to participants and costs accrued to date and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55861/23]

Vacant Properties

Brendan Griffin

130. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department is continuing the repair and lease scheme; the total number of applications from Kerry approved under this scheme in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55830/23]

Housing Schemes

Brendan Griffin

131. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the latest figure regarding applications and approvals from County Kerry under the Croí Cónaithe scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55831/23]

Housing Provision

Brendan Griffin

132. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of new units expected in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55832/23]

Housing Policy

Brendan Griffin

133. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what categories of housing stock returning to use are not classified as new units; if LA voids and student accommodation is categorised as such; if so, the reasons for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55833/23]

Planning Issues

Brendan Griffin

134. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how he plans to target extortionate planning objectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55834/23]

Planning Issues

Brendan Griffin

135. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider creating an objection qualification requirement, similar to local need qualification requirement, in respect of residential development proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55835/23]

Budget 2024

Brendan Griffin

136. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what changes to the tax code in relation to all aspects of construction and the property, rental and housing market his Department proposed to the Department of Finance in the context of budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55837/23]

Emergency Accommodation

Brendan Griffin

137. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his targets for 2024 in respect of emergency accommodation figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55838/23]

Housing Policy

Brendan Griffin

138. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has given further thought to the proposal from this Deputy to introduce a right-sizing grant, similar to the Croí Cónaithe scheme, to create two or more units out of properties where occupants are currently over-housed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55839/23]

Social Welfare Appeals

Brendan Griffin

147. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on the review of the decision on a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55497/23]

Social Welfare Appeals

Brendan Griffin

156. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for an invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55821/23]