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Thu, 29 Sep 2022
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Human Rights
Charles Flanagan
173. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has communicated Ireland's concern at the disturbing events in Iran in which authorities are repressing peaceful protest against the Iranian Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47696/22]
Thu, 29 Sep 2022
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School Transport
Charles Flanagan
190. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education the reasoning behind the recently announced free school transport scheme, with reference to the closing of the registration portal and, in particular, the position of pupils who had registered and paid the fee for an annual ticket in April 2022 and were then informed the tickets were revoked and refunds issued; if her attention has been drawn to pupils having been granted tickets and not availing of the scheme, resulting in places becoming available; if tickets may reissue to those whose places were revoked, having been accepted and paid for, in view of current challenges and anomalies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47763/22]
Wed, 28 Sep 2022
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Energy Prices
Charles Flanagan
82. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has engaged with energy-intensive industries and large multinational corporations regarding the difficulties they are facing in addressing rising energy costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47409/22]
Wed, 28 Sep 2022
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Energy Usage
Charles Flanagan
87. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment; Climate and Communications his views on the European Commission's proposal to incentivise a reduction in electricity demand across the European Union, particularly in the context of large and extra-large energy users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47410/22]
Wed, 28 Sep 2022
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Energy Usage
Charles Flanagan
91. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment; Climate and Communications his views on whether the European Commission's proposed regulation to incentivise a reduction in electricity demand contrasts with the approach of the Commission for Regulation of Utilities in its proposed measures to reduce electricity demand among large and extra-large energy users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47405/22]
Wed, 28 Sep 2022
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Energy Usage
Charles Flanagan
92. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment; Climate and Communications his views on whether the Commission for Regulation of Utilities should revise its proposals to impose a tariff system among consumers, particularly in the context of large and extra-large energy users, in view of the publication of the European Commission's proposed regulation to incentivise a reduction in electricity demand. [47406/22]
Wed, 28 Sep 2022
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Energy Prices
Charles Flanagan
93. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he or his Department has had further interaction with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities since its publication of proposed measures to tackle rising electricity costs; if he expects these proposals to be implemented on 1 October 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47407/22]
Wed, 28 Sep 2022
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Emergency Planning
Charles Flanagan
94. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the Project Dara war-game preparedness exercises for emergency energy shortages that were recently carried out; if his Department intends to carry out further exercises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47408/22]
Wed, 28 Sep 2022
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Energy Usage
Charles Flanagan
95. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment; Climate and Communications his views on the proposed measures of the Commission for Regulation of Utilities to reduce electricity demand among large and extra-large energy users and small and medium enterprises; his views on whether an incentivised reduction model would be more appropriate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47411/22]
Wed, 28 Sep 2022
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Departmental Consultations
Charles Flanagan
121. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on his Department's recent public consultation on the implementation of the pillar 2 minimum tax rate; the next steps he expects to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47403/22]
Wed, 28 Sep 2022
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School Transport
Charles Flanagan
182. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education when she proposes to resolve a school transport issue affecting parents and children in the Emo, Vicarstown and Ballybrittas area of County Laois, the particulars of which have been fully outlined to Bus Éireann and are well known to her Department for many weeks; and if she will assist in bringing matters to a satisfactory conclusion. [47470/22]
Wed, 28 Sep 2022
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Pharmacy Services
Charles Flanagan
242. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the date the European Union pharmaceutical cross-departmental group last met; the date it will next meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47402/22]
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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National Broadband Plan
Charles Flanagan
144. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the projected roll out of the National Broadband Plan in County Laois; the areas that have and will benefit from this development; if his attention has been drawn to the urgent need to have the broadband infrastructure upgraded in parts of County Laois due to increased demand for faster connectivity for households, businesses, community and public facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45682/22]
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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National Broadband Plan
Charles Flanagan
145. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the projected roll out of the National Broadband Plan in County Offaly; the areas that have and will benefit from this development; if his attention has been drawn to the urgent need to have the broadband infrastructure upgraded in parts of County Offaly due to increased demand for faster connectivity for households, businesses, community and public facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45683/22]
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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School Transport
Charles Flanagan
347. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education the time frame for the School Transport Appeals Board meetings to hear these appeals (details supplied) and the number of planned meetings for the remainder of the year, as Bus Éireann have to compile a report for an appeal; the agreed timeframe Bus Éireann have to compile the report for the appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45817/22]
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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Disability Services
Charles Flanagan
409. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the policy proposals for the provision of transport supports for persons with disabilities including the Working Group established under Action 104 of the National Disability Inclusion Strategy to review transport supports encompassing all Government-funded transport and mobility schemes for those with disabilities and the review of the disabled drivers and passengers (tax concessions) scheme by the Department of Finance . [45856/22]
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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Disability Services
Charles Flanagan
549. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health when the new transport support scheme providing supports for persons with disabilities will come into operation; the assistance that will be provided for those holders of primary medical certificates who do not have the finances available to purchase or adapt a suitable vehicle for their transport needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45857/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Court Accommodation
Charles Flanagan
1466. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice the status of the new courthouse in Portlaoise (details supplied); if she will ensure that the additional funding is delivered in order that the project is completed in a timely manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44046/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Dental Services
Charles Flanagan
1554. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the level of dental care that can be provided within an appropriate timeframe given the nature of the treatment required in the case of a person (details supplied) who meets the criteria for treatment but cannot receive the appropriate treatment given that there is no dentist in the area dealing with medical card holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42171/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Charles Flanagan
2154. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the terms of reference for the national fodder and food security committee; the recommendations of same; the timeframe for implementation of the support packages for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44045/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Enterprise Support Services
Charles Flanagan
1197. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Protection the supports that are available for disabled entrepreneurs to set up their own business or enterprise; the estimated cost to develop a national system for entrepreneurs to access grants and other financial supports in co-operation with Intreo, Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices. [39842/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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International Protection
Charles Flanagan
1550. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice the number persons from Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia who have arrived in Ireland over each of the past six months who have sought international protection. [40205/22]
Tue, 12 Jul 2022
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Health Promotion
Charles Flanagan
501. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will outline his plans to fund the United Nations Fund for Population Activities Supplies Partnership, which is the programme that delivers modern contraceptive and lifesaving maternal health medicines to women and girls who are most in need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37331/22]
Thu, 7 Jul 2022
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Ukraine War
Charles Flanagan
114. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will report his Department to further improve the inclusion and integration of Ukrainian refugees across counties Laois and Offaly and other communities around the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35386/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Environmental Schemes
Charles Flanagan
117. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of projects in respect of the national trust transition fund being supported in counties Offaly and Laois; the nature of such projects; the total value of the projects; and the number of full-time and indirect jobs created in these projects to date. [36196/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Environmental Schemes
Charles Flanagan
118. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of contractors in respect of the midlands retrofit one-stop shop currently employed in counties Offaly and Laois; and the number of deep retrofits completed in these counties to date. [36197/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Environmental Schemes
Charles Flanagan
119. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of jobs created in respect of proposed Government investment of €108 million in the Bord na Móna peatlands climate action scheme; the location of such jobs; and if such jobs are permanent or part-time. [36198/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Climate Action Plan
Charles Flanagan
120. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when it is expected that the proposed just transition territorial plan and associated plan will be presented to the European Commission for approval to enable Ireland to participate in the EU Just Transition fund for the period 2021 to 2027. [36199/22]
Tue, 28 Jun 2022
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Cycling Facilities
Charles Flanagan
193. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport his views on shared e-bike rental schemes; their potential to significantly encourage modal shift in regional cities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34183/22]
Tue, 28 Jun 2022
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Cycling Facilities
Charles Flanagan
194. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport his views on the role of Government in supporting e-Bike rental schemes in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34184/22]
Tue, 28 Jun 2022
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Cycling Facilities
Charles Flanagan
195. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport his views that shared e-Bike rental schemes can complement existing station-based bikes schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34185/22]
Tue, 28 Jun 2022
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Cycling Facilities
Charles Flanagan
196. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has engaged with local authorities regarding the roll-out of e-Bike rental schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34186/22]
Tue, 28 Jun 2022
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Cycling Facilities
Charles Flanagan
197. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport the number of TFI bikes that are operational in Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford as of June 2022; the daily uptake in each city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34187/22]
Tue, 28 Jun 2022
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Cycling Facilities
Charles Flanagan
198. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to any operational difficulties involved with the TFI Bikes in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34188/22]
Tue, 28 Jun 2022
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School Staff
Charles Flanagan
732. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice the reason teachers and SNAs that are already Garda vetted to work in their own schools now require new Garda vetting to run a summer provision programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34443/22]
Tue, 28 Jun 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Charles Flanagan
917. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if State-registered nurses in respect of circular 012/2022 on the matter of the pandemic special recognition payment working in the prison service will be regarded as eligible staff in the context of the pandemic special recognition payment. [34474/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Departmental Staff
Charles Flanagan
181. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of staff members posted at the Irish Permanent Representation to the European Union, including all counsellors and attachés, in each of the past seven years 2016 to 2022; the functions of each staff member; the new posts that have been created or discontinued, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30047/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Departmental Staff
Charles Flanagan
233. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of staff members posted at the Irish Permanent Representation to the European Union, including all counsellors and attachés, in each of the past seven years 2016 to 2022; the functions of each staff member; the new posts that have been created or discontinued, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30050/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Departmental Staff
Charles Flanagan
922. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff members posted at the Irish Permanent Representation to the European Union, including all counsellors and attachés, in each of the past seven years 2016 to 2022; the functions of each staff member; the new posts that have been created or discontinued, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30049/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Departmental Staff
Charles Flanagan
1331. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice the number of staff members posted at the Irish Permanent Representation to the European Union, including all counsellors and attachés, in each of the past seven years 2016 to 2022; the functions of each staff member; new posts that have been created or discontinued, respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30051/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Departmental Staff
Charles Flanagan
1980. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of staff members posted at the Irish Permanent Representation to the European Union, including all counsellors and attachés, in each of the past seven years 2016 to 2022; the functions of each staff member; the new posts that have been created or discontinued, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30048/22]
Thu, 2 Jun 2022
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Direct Provision System
Charles Flanagan
65. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if will report on progress on his commitment to abolish direct provision; if he will outline current numbers in direct provision in the State and those if any currently in emergency accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27841/22]
Tue, 31 May 2022
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Departmental Staff
Charles Flanagan
339. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of staff members that have been posted at the Permanent Representation of Ireland to the European Union, including all counsellors and attachés, in addition to all staff members from the Department of Foreign Affairs for each of the years 2016 to 2021 and to date in 2022; if he will list the functions of each staff member and highlight any new posts created or discontinued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27868/22]
Thu, 26 May 2022
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Agriculture Industry
Charles Flanagan
155. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps that he proposes to take to help alleviate the challenging situation for pig farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19831/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Charles Flanagan
713. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the up to date position regarding the proposed new primary care centre for Rathdowney, County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24639/22]
Wed, 4 May 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Charles Flanagan
156. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the consideration that has been given to ensure that the pandemic bonus payment will be paid to front line nurses in the Irish Prison Service who worked in challenging circumstances in prisons; if they will qualify for the bonus payment in view of this essential and emergency frontline pandemic work by prison nurses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21699/22]
Wed, 4 May 2022
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Hospital Staff
Charles Flanagan
423. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the current situation in respect of a vacant consultant dermatology post proposed to be shared jointly between St James’s Hospital Dublin and Portlaoise Regional Hospital; and the dermatological services that are currently available to persons in County Laois. [21720/22]
Thu, 28 Apr 2022
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Disability Services
Charles Flanagan
272. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the decision to transfer a patient (details supplied) with significant additional needs to a nursing home given that a nursing home environment is an inappropriate environment for persons with an intellectual disability needing additional supports; the measures that are being taken to address the lack of suitable nurse-led intellectual disability services to prevent older persons with an intellectual disability being put forward for nursing home care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21526/22]
Wed, 27 Apr 2022
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Disadvantaged Status
Charles Flanagan
105. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education the circumstance under which a school (details supplied) in County Offaly failed to be included on the recent list of schools receiving DEIS status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21455/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Passport Services
Charles Flanagan
766. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason for the delay in processing a passport application by a person (details supplied) that was received in August 2021; the correct process for this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20481/22]