Parliamentary questions

Departmental Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

154. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if any chief executive of a State/semi-State body or other public body under the aegis of his Department received any benefit from taxable benefits being paid on their behalf by the body/organisation for each of the years 2019 to date; if so, the amount and details, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40757/23]

Departmental Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

157. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education if any chief executive of a State/semi-State body or other public body under the aegis of her Department received any benefit from taxable benefits being paid on their behalf by the body/organisation for each of the years 2019 to date; if so, the amount and details, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40756/23]

Departmental Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

177. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if any chief executive of a State/semi-State body or other public body under the aegis of her Department received any benefit from taxable benefits being paid on their behalf by the body/organisation for each of the years 2019 to date; if so, the amount and details, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40768/23]

Departmental Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

180. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if any chief executive of a State/semi-State body or other public body under the aegis of his Department received any benefit from taxable benefits being paid on their behalf by the body/organisation for each of the years 2019 to date; if so, the amount and details, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40763/23]

Departmental Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

201. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Social Protection if any chief executive of a State/semi-State body or other public body under the aegis of her Department received any benefit from taxable benefits being paid on their behalf by the body/organisation for each of the years 2019 to date; if so, the amount and details, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40767/23]

Departmental Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

216. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice if any chief executive of a State/semi-State body or other public body under the aegis of her Department received any benefit from taxable benefits being paid on their behalf by the body/organisation for each of the years 2019 to date; if so, the amount and details, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40764/23]

Animal Sales

Fergus O'Dowd

229. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide on plans to target the sale and distribution of animals through illicit puppy farms, in particular a crackdown on online advertisements which are misleading the general public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40849/23]

Departmental Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

230. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any chief executive of a State/semi-State body or other public body under the aegis of his Department received any benefit from taxable benefits being paid on their behalf by the body/organisation for each of the years 2019 to date; if so, the amount and details, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40753/23]

Departmental Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

243. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if any chief executive of a State/semi-State body or other public body under the aegis of his Department received any benefit from taxable benefits being paid on their behalf by the body/organisation for each of the years 2019 to date; if so, the amount and details, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40754/23]

Departmental Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

252. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if any chief executive of a State/semi-State body or other public body under the aegis of his Department received any benefit from taxable benefits being paid on their behalf by the body/organisation for each of the years 2019 to date; if so, the amount and details, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40762/23]

Departmental Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

291. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if any chief executive of a State/semi-State body or other public body under the aegis of his Department received any benefit from taxable benefits being paid on their behalf by the body/organisation for each of the years 2019 to date; if so, the amount and details, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40761/23]

Departmental Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

308. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if any chief executive of a State/semi-State body or other public body under the aegis of her Department received any benefit from taxable benefits being paid on their behalf by the body/organisation for each of the years 2019 to date; if so, the amount and details, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40766/23]

Bord na Móna

Fergus O'Dowd

54. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 82 of 11 September 2023 and the subsequent response received from Bord na Móna (details supplied), if he can confirm that the employer paid the employee’s tax on behalf of the employee; if he can confirm whether such an arrangement in respect of a company car and health insurance was agreed in advance with Revenue; if so, if he will provide a copy of any said confirmation by Revenue; if he will confirm whether any other employees are subject to BIK on any benefits; if so, if Bord na Móna plc pays the tax due on these benefits or if the arrangement is in place for the CEO only; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40457/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

56. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 83 of 11 September 2023 and the table provided, if he will seek a detailed breakdown of the 'other' payments listed which amount to €123,000 over the four years from 2019 to 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40568/23]

Transport Costs

Fergus O'Dowd

74. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he will seek defined timelines on when the new distance-based fare structures announced in April 2023 will be implemented by the NTA for the Drogheda and east Meath area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39538/23]

Road Safety

Fergus O'Dowd

77. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider introducing curve warning signs with recommended speed limits, as used in New Zealand (details supplied), for Irish roads to improve general road safety on a phased basis to offset costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39562/23]

Industrial Disputes

Fergus O'Dowd

405. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the Government's position with respect to industrial action (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39547/23]

Care Services

Fergus O'Dowd

809. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will respond to concerns raised by a person (details supplied) in respect of the IFCA budgetary requests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39544/23]

Health Services

Fergus O'Dowd

931. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health to urgently intervene and provide direct support to family (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39843/23]

Mental Health Services

Fergus O'Dowd

932. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health to respond to concerns in respect of counselling and psychotherapy services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39877/23]

Medical Cards

Fergus O'Dowd

950. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if there is any consideration being given to the automatic provision of medical cards to people with a spinal cord injury based on certified medical needs, rather than means; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40053/23]

Medical Cards

Fergus O'Dowd

951. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health to outline if there is any consideration being given to extending the review cycle for medical card holders with a spinal cord injury to ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40054/23]

Local Development Companies

Fergus O'Dowd

1094. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to provide clarity on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39800/23]

Departmental Funding

Fergus O'Dowd

1095. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the social inclusion and community activation programme (SICAP) budgets will be increased to reflect the exorbitant inflation experienced over recent years and with due consideration given to the demands on SICAP, which have grown considerably; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39801/23]

Voluntary Sector

Fergus O'Dowd

1096. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if, with respect to Government policy, specifically within 'DRCD: Sustainable, Empowered and Inclusive Communities, Action Point 4.1' on page 27, which commits to moving towards a multi-annual funding model for organisations in the community and voluntary sector, on the basis that annual funding arrangements create uncertainty and inefficiencies within the voluntary sector, she will detail how this area is to be developed over the coming years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39803/23]

Broadband Infrastructure

Fergus O'Dowd

80. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to address the situation such as the one set out (details supplied) where one neighbour in an area is receiving 1000mbs and the other has very slow broadband; the steps he will take to ensure that if two thirds of an estate is connected to ultra-high speed broadband, the entire estate is supplied as a matter of practicality and fairness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37420/23]

Bord na Móna

Fergus O'Dowd

82. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will seek a detailed breakdown on the €64,000 payment under the taxable benefits included in the 2022 Bord na Móna annual returns (details supplied) and itemise the benefits accordingly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37439/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

83. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 57 of 5 July 2023, to which there was an inadequate response, if he will ensure that the figures, as provided by the vast majority of other Departments, are completed in tabular form under specific headings (details supplied); if he will seek assurances where there are no BIK payments on the returns that the CEO of said bodies does not benefit from any mode of transport/allowance or health benefits paid/leased by the said bodies; if he will ensure that returns are sought for each of the State/semi-State bodies or other public body under the aegis of his Department for each year since 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37440/23]

Protected Disclosures

Fergus O'Dowd

84. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to confirm if any protected disclosures have been received by him or his Department in respect of Bord Na Móna management over the years 2018 to date; if so, the number; if all disclosures have been investigated; if any are yet to be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37443/23]

Energy Prices

Fergus O'Dowd

101. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will comment on the fact that no equitable process has been agreed by which full-time residents in mobile homes can access the electricity credit that all other households have benefitted from where it is their primary residence, despite previously indicating that a process would be brought in to address this inequity, and taking into account that referral to an exceptional/additional needs payment is not a solution as the applicants cannot show engagement with an energy supplier and are ineligible if they have any modest savings which is clearly an inequity where households with extraordinary wealth have benefited from the credits to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37882/23]

Energy Policy

Fergus O'Dowd

112. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to respond to concerns raised (details supplied) in respect of energy companies purporting to use 100% renewable sources and where they actually get their energy from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38124/23]

Rail Network

Fergus O'Dowd

274. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to the publication of the All Island Strategic Rail Review, if he will seek an urgent update on the feasibility and long-term need to reopen Dunleer train station to reduce vehicles, improve connectivity in mid-Louth and reduce commuting costs for mid-Louth residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37718/23]

Rail Network

Fergus O'Dowd

275. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to the publication of the All Island Strategic Rail Review, if he will seek an urgent update on the feasibility and long-term need to open a new rail station in north Drogheda to adequately deal with the exponential growth and development on the north side of Drogheda and reduce the town's carbon footprint and congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37719/23]

Bus Services

Fergus O'Dowd

292. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider an extension of the 20% fare discount to private operators to not only boost the numbers using buses but also to reduce the number of cars using the roads in the context of the upcoming budgetary discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37877/23]

Road Projects

Fergus O'Dowd

312. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline if any engagement has taken place between TII and Louth and or Meath County Councils in respect of the closure of the Obelisk Bridge for much needed redevelopment works, considering the expected ten month traffic impact this will have on the already over congested town of Drogheda; if any further consideration has been given by the Government to provide a temporary waiver on the Drogheda M1 slip tolls that would alleviate the said traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38067/23]

Road Projects

Fergus O'Dowd

319. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he will respond regarding the actions that he and his Department have taken to date to offset the devastating impact the closure of the Obelisk Bridge will have on local persons and businesses in Drogheda (details supplied), notwithstanding that the project responsibilities lie with Louth and Meath County Councils; if he will take a lead role to find a solution to a situation that will essentially cause further congestion to an already congested town and impose significant additional costs to people at a time of a cost of living crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38213/23]

Banking Sector

Fergus O'Dowd

431. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if he will respond to serious concerns raised by a person (details supplied) in respect of the issues arising with a mortgage provider; if he will intervene to ensure this type of behaviour and lack of engagement ceases once and for all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37421/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

433. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 297 of 25 July 2023, in respect of the NTMA, if he can seek clarity on the “Other” payment of €54,462 and confirm that this was paid as accrued holidays; if he can confirm that the NTMA does not provide a vehicle or any other transport benefits to the CEO as indicated in the return (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37447/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

434. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 297 of 25 July 2023, in respect of the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, if he will seek clarity on the “bonus” payment of €30,000; to provide a breakdown of the professional subscriptions indicated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37448/23]

Budget 2024

Fergus O'Dowd

435. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if he has received the pre-Budget 2024 submission from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37482/23]

Tax Code

Fergus O'Dowd

454. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance to respond to concerns raised by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38173/23]

Banking Sector

Fergus O'Dowd

482. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if he will examine the circumstances where a case is referred to the ombudsman in respect of cases where there are two names on a bank account and the case cannot be investigated if one or the other joint account holders will not engage with the FSPO (details supplied); if he would consider strengthening the powers of the Ombudsman to address this type of anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38867/23]

Flood Risk Management

Fergus O'Dowd

522. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform further to the flooding that occurred in east Meath recently which destroyed many homes, if he will seek an urgent update on when proposals for additional flood relief works for the area will progress as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37682/23]

Work Permits

Fergus O'Dowd

582. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to seek a review of the complicated employment permit case (details supplied) relating to a person and his hope to progress a career through the National Ambulance Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38985/23]

Schools Building Projects

Fergus O'Dowd

619. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education the status of a school project (details supplied); if further progress has been made on the site; to provide the relevant timeframes in terms of progression; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37724/23]

School Transport

Fergus O'Dowd

620. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education if she will review the need for additional Bus Éireann resources to accommodate families from an area (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37734/23]

Departmental Inquiries

Fergus O'Dowd

664. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education if he will respond to concerns raised in respect of the school scoping inquiry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38343/23]

Urban Development

Fergus O'Dowd

832. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will seek details on the feasibility of introducing a metropolitan area plan for the ever-growing Drogheda and east Meath settlement areas, to appropriately plan and address the increasing needs of the population in the areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37453/23]

Fire Stations

Fergus O'Dowd

862. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the long-awaited new fire station for Dunleer, County Louth; the location and details of the development; the key project expected timelines; the total number of staff expected to be employed once complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37720/23]

Housing Policy

Fergus O'Dowd

940. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has given any consideration in supporting a new Home Market Tech Fund (details supplied) to broaden the scope of solution-based housing policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38844/23]

Departmental Correspondence

Fergus O'Dowd

954. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has received the concerns of persons (details supplied); if a response will issue in due course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39078/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Fergus O'Dowd

991. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Social Protection to respond to proposals raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in respect of expanding the children's allowance to children aged 18 years in full-time education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37566/23]

Gambling Sector

Fergus O'Dowd

1149. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice to respond to concerns raised by a person (details supplied ) in respect of the potential impact the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 may have on not just charities but also local sporting organisations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38211/23]

Missing Persons

Fergus O'Dowd

1178. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice if she will seek a response to concerns raised by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38359/23]

Animal Breeding

Fergus O'Dowd

1273. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on the number of sellers and suppliers of pets and animals who have registered with his Department in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; if he will provide further details on plans to target the sale and distribution of animals through illicit puppy farms, in particular a crackdown on online advertisements which are misleading the general public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37796/23]

Animal Breeding

Fergus O'Dowd

1274. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to respond directly to concerns raised by a person (details supplied) in respect of the sale of puppies online despite the Government’s best efforts to address these illicit sales; if anything can be done to target sites such as the one referred to in the correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37808/23]

Forestry Sector

Fergus O'Dowd

1292. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the plans, if any, to reform the Forestry Act 1988 and the remit of Coillte; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38125/23]

Nitrates Usage

Fergus O'Dowd

1331. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to respond to concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39093/23]

International Protection

Fergus O'Dowd

1365. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the details of all contracts to businesses and individuals who hold contracts to house both refugees and international protection applicants, by location (nearest town and village), the cost of contract, name of business or individuals, over the years 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37337/23]

Disability Services

Fergus O'Dowd

1371. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 1467 of 19 January 2021, to provide an update on the status of and position regarding transitional plans to ensure that young persons with a disability who wish to reside outside of nursing home settings and who wish to live independently have sufficient choice and options available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37414/23]

Budget 2024

Fergus O'Dowd

1379. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has received the pre-Budget 2024 submission from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37481/23]

Disability Services

Fergus O'Dowd

1385. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to urgently review and seek assistance for a family (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37733/23]

Health Services

Fergus O'Dowd

1519. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will respond to concerns raised in a press release (details suppled) in respect of a case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37264/23]

Departmental Correspondence

Fergus O'Dowd

1523. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health to respond to serious concerns raised by a local charity (details supplied) in relation to the future provision of their services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37285/23]

Departmental Reports

Fergus O'Dowd

1551. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health to respond to report recommendations (details supplied) and indicate projected timelines for the HSE to adequately address the main concerns raised in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37419/23]

Assisted Human Reproduction

Fergus O'Dowd

1552. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will urgently review the defined age set out in this week’s IVF announcement to allow women older than 41 years to be included in the roll-out of the service, notwithstanding that the roll-out is a very welcome and important first step in addressing the need in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37425/23]

Mental Health Services

Fergus O'Dowd

1561. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health to respond to calls from Mental Health Reform urgently advocating for the reinstatement of a national director for mental health, reporting directly to the HSE CEO, to drive accountability and facilitate change within CAMHS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37510/23]

Proposed Legislation

Fergus O'Dowd

1562. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the progression of the draft Bill to reform the Mental Health Act 2001; if this will be added to priority legislation for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37511/23]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Fergus O'Dowd

1578. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health to respond to concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) in respect of the exorbitant prices being charged for hearing aids, which in many countries are reducing drastically; to outline his position on the matter; if the Government will review the overall situation with a view to reducing the price of hearing aids, notwithstanding the available supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37609/23]

Medicinal Products

Fergus O'Dowd

1585. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the national protocols in place for the administration of psychotropic drugs to patients in nursing homes and other institutions in which persons are in care; the system of monitoring and inspection in place to ensure persons are not administered these drugs improperly or illegally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37634/23]

Health Services Staff

Fergus O'Dowd

1586. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health to provide clarification on the reason neurology services were not granted an allocation of ANP posts in 2022 and 2023, considering the pressing issue of waiting lists and its impact on patient care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37635/23]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Fergus O'Dowd

1594. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health to request a review into the decision to exclude certain workers (details supplied) from the pandemic recognition payment despite the staff working in Covid-positive conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37647/23]

Home Care Packages

Fergus O'Dowd

1599. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health to urgently review the decision by the HSE to recommend that home care givers (details supplied) cease taking clients for much-needed walks as part of the service provided in CHO 8, considering that in many cases these walks are essential for people with no other way of getting out for exercise or fresh air and the obvious knock-on well-being impact, in particular for clients who are elderly or have limited mobility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37659/23]

Departmental Reports

Fergus O'Dowd

1622. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will seek a full update from the HSE in respect of all of the health-related recommendations made in the Drogheda Implementation Plan which have been completed to date and yet to be completed, in tabular form, with reasons for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37725/23]

Healthcare Policy

Fergus O'Dowd

1717. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health to respond to concerns raised (details supplied) in respect of parental rights for same-sex couples; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38146/23]

Mortality Rates

Fergus O'Dowd

1856. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will seek advice or seek the details on the broad causation of deaths among the population of Ireland over the six years between 2017 and 2022, including from sepsis, breast cancer and so on, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38911/23]

Departmental Correspondence

Fergus O'Dowd

1908. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health to respond to concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) ahead of budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39164/23]

Third Level Costs

Fergus O'Dowd

2048. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in respect of the financial pressures on medical graduates if there is any consideration being given to expanding supports in this area ahead of budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37807/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

180. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 5 July 2023, and the details provided in respect of Shannon Foynes Port Company; if he can provide further clarity and a breakdown on the requested information (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35590/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

181. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 5 July 2023, and the details provided in respect of the Dublin Port Company; if he can provide clarity and a breakdown of the requested information (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35594/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

182. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 5 July 2023, and the details provided in respect of the Port of Cork; if he can provide clarity and a breakdown of the requested information (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35595/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

183. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 5 July 2023, and the details provided in respect of TII, if he can provide clarity and a breakdown of the requested information (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35597/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

184. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 5 July 2023, and the details provided in respect of the RSA, if he can provide clarity and a breakdown of the requested information (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35614/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

185. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 5 July 2023, and the details provided in respect of the NTA, if he can provide clarity and a breakdown of the requested information (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35615/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

186. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 5 July 2023, and the details provided in respect of the Commission for Railway Regulation, if he can provide clarity and a breakdown of the requested information (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35616/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

210. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 5 July 2023, if he will seek clarity on the response (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36030/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

211. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 5 July 2023, and the details supplied in respect of the Commissioner of Irish Lights, if will seek clarity on the pension figure disclosed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36040/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

212. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 5 July 2023, and the details supplied in respect of the Commission for Aviation Regulation, if he will seek clarity on the pension figure disclosed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36041/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

224. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 250 of 13 July 2023, in respect of the Iarnrod Éireann returns (details supplied), the reasons the benefit-in-kind section was nil on the initial response but benefit-in-kind was subsequently added to the most recent response; the details of the car in question, by make and model; whether it is leased or purchased by the State company; if it is changed each year; if there are other employees that benefit from a car allowance; if so, if they pay benefit-in-kind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36337/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

225. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 250 of 13 July 2023, in respect of the Bus Éireann returns (details supplied), if the car was purchased or leased; the cost of the purchase or lease; if it is changed each year; the car type and cost and so on; the reason question marks are evident in the other benefit-in-kind section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36338/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

226. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 250 of 13 July 2023, in respect of the Bus Átha Cliath returns (details supplied), if the use of a company car would mean that a benefit-in-kind is received and should be therefore paid to the Revenue Commissioners; the details of the car in question, by make and model; whether it is leased or purchased by the State company; if it is changed each year; if other employees benefit from a car allowance; if so, if they pay benefit-in-kind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36347/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

227. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 250 of 13 July 2023, in respect of the DAA returns (details supplied), whether the vehicle under the benefit-in-kind is leased or purchased by the DAA; if it is changed each year; if further information will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36348/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

228. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 250 of 13 July 2023, in respect of the Shannon Airport returns (details supplied), if he will seek further details as to the reason the benefit-in-kind health payments are so high; if the State then pays an additional amount towards that health cover in addition to the personal payment made by the CEO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36350/23]

Budget Process

Fergus O'Dowd

296. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if he has received the pre-budget 2024 submission by a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36023/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

297. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 81 of 5 July 2023, if he will seek a breakdown of the yearly payments (details supplied), in tabular form. [36043/23]

Tourism Industry

Fergus O'Dowd

540. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to Parliamentary Question No. 414 of 13 July 2023, if she will seek a response on the original question as to whether "the appointed person will work with local businesses and voluntary groups on the Purple Flag award for the town"; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36235/23]

Planning Issues

Fergus O'Dowd

584. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are any exceptional case decisions that would apply under circular PL 04/2023 for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36064/23]

Charitable and Voluntary Organisations

Fergus O'Dowd

786. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice if she will address the serious concerns raised by a charity (details supplied) in respect of a major threat to charity fundraising; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35709/23]

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence

Fergus O'Dowd

845. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide a time scale for when she will bring forward amending legislation on coercive control by persons who are not intimate or former intimate persons as indicated by her in Seanad Éireann on 5 July 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36359/23]

Legislative Measures

Fergus O'Dowd

848. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice to make regulations under section 60 of the Data Protection Act 2018 where, for the purposes of safeguarding important objectives of general public interest, it is necessary to restrict the rights of the data subject to protect the rights of the data subject and to protect the rights and freedom of others, where the ‘general public interest’ are set out in Article 23 of the GDPR which include in addition to the protection of the data subject and the rights and freedom of others, ‘the prevention, investigation, detection and prosecution of breaches of ethics for regulated professions’; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36372/23]