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Tue, 2 Jul 2019
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Rail Services Data
Brendan Ryan
600. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of times the lifts at Skerries train station have broken down since 1 January 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27960/19]
Tue, 2 Jul 2019
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Rail Services Data
Brendan Ryan
601. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent to repair the lifts at Skerries train station since 1 January 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27961/19]
Tue, 2 Jul 2019
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Rail Services
Brendan Ryan
602. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied Skerries train station is a suitable train station for persons with disabilities or mobility issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27962/19]
Tue, 2 Jul 2019
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Rail Services
Brendan Ryan
603. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if work will take place to make safe and reopen the pedestrian tunnel at Skerries train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27963/19]
Tue, 2 Jul 2019
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Rail Services
Brendan Ryan
604. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the contingency plans in place at Skerries train station for persons with disabilities when the lifts break down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27964/19]
Thu, 27 Jun 2019
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State Pensions
Brendan Ryan
249. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding pensioners born from 1 January 1955 onwards but who have to retire at 65 years of age and will not qualify for their pension until they are 67 years of age, such as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27322/19]
Wed, 19 Jun 2019
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Brendan Ryan
126. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 172 of 14 May 2019, if there has been further progress on the site acquisition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25691/19]
Wed, 19 Jun 2019
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Gaelscoil Issues
Brendan Ryan
127. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 166 of 14 May 2019, the date on which the new Gaelcholáiste will officially open; the accommodation that has been sourced in a centre (details supplied) to enable the opening; the progress made on the provision of temporary accommodation at a school as future temporary accommodation for the Gaelcholáiste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25692/19]
Wed, 19 Jun 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
128. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 279 of 21 May 2019, if there has been further progress in finalising the project brief; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25693/19]
Wed, 19 Jun 2019
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Hospitals Capital Programme
Brendan Ryan
179. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 146 of 10 April 2019, when the HSE capital plan for 2019 will be finalised and approved by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25694/19]
Wed, 19 Jun 2019
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Ambulance Service Provision
Brendan Ryan
180. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are 102 ambulance stations nationally; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 94 of these stations operate on a 24/7 basis, 52 weeks a year, 365 days per year; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that the other eight stations operate on a 24-hour basis, six-days a week and a 12-hour basis for the other day 52 weeks per year; his views on whether in the interests of public health all 102 ambulance stations should operate on a 24/7 basis, 52 weeks per year, 365 days per year; his plans to bring about the change in the operation of the other eight stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25695/19]
Thu, 13 Jun 2019
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Defence Forces Remuneration
Brendan Ryan
4. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the pay disparity between members of the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána during the recent visit by President Donald Trump; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24581/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
270. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the precise improvements planned for a school (details supplied); if a design team has been appointed under the accelerated delivery of architectural planning and tendering, ADAPT, programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24017/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
271. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a design team has been appointed for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24018/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
272. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if tenders have now been invited from the shortlist of contractors for a school (details supplied); if so, the closing date for receipt of tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24019/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
273. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when tenders will be invited from the shortlist of contractors for a school (details supplied); the closing date for receipt of tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24020/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
274. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of tenders received by the closing date of 5 June 2019 for the completion of a school (details supplied); when the tender report is expected; when a letter of intent will issue; when the contractor will be on site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24021/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
275. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of tenders received by the closing date of 7 June 2019 for the construction of a school (details supplied); when the tender report is expected; when a letter of intent will issue; when the contractor will be on site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24022/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
276. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of contractors that expressed an interest in tendering for a school (details supplied) by the closing date of 28 May 2019; when actual tenders will be invited for the project; when it is expected construction will commence on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24023/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Rail Services Data
Brendan Ryan
815. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason no response has issued from the National Transport Authority to Parliamentary Question No. 1059 of 26 March 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24015/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Urban Renewal Schemes
Brendan Ryan
988. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 678 of 21 May 2019, the level of related urban regeneration and development fund, URDF, funding demands expected to arise for 2019 and beyond in relation to the Celbridge southern relief road and second Liffey crossing proposal; the purpose of each tranche of funding in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24016/19]
Wed, 22 May 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Brendan Ryan
41. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if extra funding and resources will be provided to address the ongoing problems of disability friendly infrastructure in train stations along the major commuter lines to ensure persons with mobility issues can use the train stations and commute safely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22068/19]
Wed, 22 May 2019
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Sport Ireland
Brendan Ryan
45. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the anti-doping programme managed by Sport Ireland based on the testing results for 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22070/19]
Wed, 22 May 2019
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Brexit Issues
Brendan Ryan
67. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views regarding the possible impact of Brexit on the tourism sector; his further views on whether the tourism industry is Brexit ready; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22069/19]
Wed, 22 May 2019
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Football Association of Ireland
Brendan Ryan
69. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether an organisation (details supplied) is in a precarious financial situation with approximately 200 jobs at risk; his plans to take control of the situation and resolve same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22066/19]
Wed, 22 May 2019
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Rail Services Staff
Brendan Ryan
74. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to further reduce the hours of staffing at Donabate train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22067/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory
Brendan Ryan
222. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 65 of 10 April 2019, the deadline date for the return of tenders; the number of tenders received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22046/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Flood Prevention Measures
Brendan Ryan
223. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 276 of 26 March 2019, if work has commenced on the detailed technical, hydrogeological assessment; if not, when the work will commence; when the completed report is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22049/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
279. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 94 of 10 April 2019, if the project brief has been finalised; if so, the details of same; when a design team will be appointed for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22048/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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IDA Ireland
Brendan Ryan
329. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No 106 of 10 April 2019, the progress made in marketing the site in question; if there have been further meetings between the IDA and the site owners; if there have been site visits from potential investors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22047/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Landfill Sites
Brendan Ryan
546. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 160 of 10 April 2019, when tenders will be invited for the remediation project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22045/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Swimming Pool Programme
Brendan Ryan
592. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has received an application for funding from Kildare County Council for the provision of a swimming pool at Maynooth, County Kildare; if the application is deemed acceptable; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22042/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Rail Network Expansion
Brendan Ryan
593. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of expressions of interest received from contractors by the closing date of 13 May 2019 for the DART expansion multidisciplinary consultancy team for the Maynooth line and city centre enhancements; when tenders will be invited for the work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22044/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Urban Renewal Schemes
Brendan Ryan
678. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1353 of 26 March 2019, the terms and conditions of urban regeneration and development fund, URDF, support; the work to be undertaken by Kildare County Council in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22050/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
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School Staff
Brendan Ryan
166. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 282 of 26 March 2019, if a principal has been appointed for the north County Kildare Gaelcholáiste; if rental accommodation has been secured; if so, the location of some; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20618/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
167. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when tenders will be invited from the shortlist of contractors for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20619/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
168. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of tenders received for the appointment of a design team for a school (details supplied) by the closing date of 2 April 2019; when the contract will be awarded to the preferred design team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20620/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
169. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if tenders have now been invited from the shortlist of contractors for a school (details supplied); if so, the closing date for receipt of tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20621/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
170. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if tenders have now been invited from the shortlist of contractors for a school (details supplied); if so, the closing date for receipt of tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20622/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
171. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a project manager has been appointed for the ADAPT programme; if so, when work will commence on the design of the building project for a school (details supplied); the details of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20623/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Brendan Ryan
172. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 423 of 26 March 2019, if there has been further progress on the site acquisition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20624/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Ryan
173. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if tenders have been invited for the completion of a campus (details supplied) from the shortlist of seven contractors; if so, the closing date for receipt of tenders from contractors; when work will recommence on site; the estimated completion date of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20625/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
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School Placement
Brendan Ryan
177. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children that travel outside Donabate, County Dublin, to attend secondary school; the number of children that travel into Donabate to attend secondary school there over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20661/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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River Basin Management Plans
Brendan Ryan
230. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the dredging works which recently took place in the Ward River Valley Park in Swords, County Dublin; if the OPW had permission to cut trees and bushes down during nesting season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19104/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Autism Support Services
Brendan Ryan
270. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if plans for a new primary school at a location (details supplied) include a provision for an ASD unit with another school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18640/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Brendan Ryan
1246. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when an estate (details supplied) is due to be included in the roll-out of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19224/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Broadband Service Provision
Brendan Ryan
1259. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when an estate (details supplied) will be supplied with fibre broadband as part of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19630/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Bus Services
Brendan Ryan
1277. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if real-time passenger information signs will be provided on the northbound bus routes in Lusk, Rush and Skerries; if a similar sign on the southbound bus routes in Rush will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18658/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Housing Policy
Brendan Ryan
1527. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the measures being put in place to introduce legislation to ensure the fluidity of the housing market and the transparency of the planning process while ensuring first time buyers will not continue to be priced out of the market by private equity funds (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18659/19]
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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Disability Act Employment Targets
Brendan Ryan
103. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach the number or percentage of employees in his Department and in the agencies under his aegis with intellectual disabilities; and his plans to increase this number to promote and support the employment of persons with intellectual disabilities as outlined in the Disability Act 2005. [17494/19]