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Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
409. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of members of An Garda Síochána that are due to retire in each of the following years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7596/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Crime Prevention
Jim O'Callaghan
410. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of public order offences reported to gardaí within Y district within the Dublin Metropolitan Region, DMR, in 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7601/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
411. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the estimated full-year cost of providing an additional detective sergeant and detective inspector to each Garda divisional drugs unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7602/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Road Traffic Offences
Jim O'Callaghan
412. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of vehicles seized by gardai for having no insurance within Q district of the Dublin Metropolitan Region, DMR, in 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7603/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
413. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of competitions held for sworn gardaí to apply to join the national support services unit in 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7604/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
414. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of robbery from the person offences reported to gardaí within R district of the Dublin Metropolitan Region, DMR, in 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7605/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
415. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda mountain bikes attached to each Garda district within the Dublin Metropolitan Region, DMR, as of 12 February 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7606/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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State Pathology Service
Jim O'Callaghan
416. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the budget allocation for the Office of State Pathologist in the years 2022, 2023 and 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7607/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
417. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the amount An Garda Síochána spent on vehicle recovery services within the Dublin Metropolitan Region, DMR, north division in 2023 and to-date in 2024; when this contract to provide this service is due to expire; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7608/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Road Traffic Accidents
Jim O'Callaghan
418. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of serious and fatal road traffic collisions that gardaí attended between Junction 4 and Junction 8 on the M50 in both directions in the years of 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7609/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
419. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice when she expects the new helicopter and aircraft to come into Garda Air Support Unit Fleet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7610/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Departmental Data
Jim O'Callaghan
420. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of criminal damage incidents reported to gardaí within J District of DMR in 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7611/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
421. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if a new contract to provide additional marked and unmarked Garda vans will be put out to tender during Q2 this year. [7612/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
422. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of CBD Levels 4 and 5 held for gardaí within DMR in the years of 2022, 2023 and to-date in 2024; the duration of these courses, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7613/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Citizenship Applications
Jim O'Callaghan
434. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice how many citizenship applications were submitted in the period from 1 January to 31 March 2022, and how many of these applications are still awaiting decisions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8035/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Immigration Policy
Jim O'Callaghan
436. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice whether she intends to expand the safe country list in the short term again; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8066/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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International Protection
Jim O'Callaghan
437. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if she or her Department are concerned about the number of IPAS applicants arriving to Dublin via Belfast; what actions she is taking on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8067/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Departmental Communications
Jim O'Callaghan
516. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he and his Department have allocated more money to assist with the communications on migration and integration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8072/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Health Services Staff
Jim O'Callaghan
540. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when the position of occupational therapist for the Dublin 4 region (CH06) will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7625/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Departmental Surveys
Jim O'Callaghan
633. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he or his Department on his behalf have done or discussed any studies about the health impact of excessive use of mobile phones at a young age; if he is concerned about this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8068/24]
Thu, 15 Feb 2024
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Housing Provision
Jim O'Callaghan
67. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his current assessment of all the key housing indicators, that is, commencements, completions and planning permissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6807/24]
Thu, 15 Feb 2024
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Housing Provision
Jim O'Callaghan
123. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how many new homes have been delivered since the launch of the Housing for All plan in September 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6808/24]
Thu, 15 Feb 2024
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School Enrolments
Jim O'Callaghan
206. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the number of Ukrainian pupils enrolled in Irish schools at primary level and post-primary level, by county, as of 9th of February or latest date available, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7338/24]
Thu, 15 Feb 2024
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Road Safety
Jim O'Callaghan
295. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if she is considering the provision of an upload portal in order to improve road safety; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7398/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Middle East
Jim O'Callaghan
142. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a person (details supplied) can be facilitated in being evacuated from Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6326/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Post Office Network
Jim O'Callaghan
162. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there are plans to close the post office in Phibsborough, Dublin 7. [6177/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Post Office Network
Jim O'Callaghan
163. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has had discussions with An Post regarding the closure of the post office in Phibsborough, Dublin 7. [6178/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Tax and Social Welfare Codes
Jim O'Callaghan
229. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the reason karate, judo and other martial arts are vatable at 23% whilst fitness classes have a reduced rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6197/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Jim O'Callaghan
263. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education to detail all payments made to a club (details supplied) in relation to the construction of a school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6066/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Jim O'Callaghan
264. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the status of a building development project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6067/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Jim O'Callaghan
292. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education for an update on the proposed new secondary school to be built for Harold's Cross Educate Together; if a commitment could be given that the original deadlines established for the project will be met; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6281/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Jim O'Callaghan
327. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education what facilities are available for a national school child in Terenure who suffers from severe dyslexia and who has been refused a place in schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6557/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Social Welfare Payments
Jim O'Callaghan
429. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of social welfare recipients that received the January 2024 bonus double payment, by county, in tabular form. [6135/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Road Traffic Offences
Jim O'Callaghan
464. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of fines that have been imposed or prosecutions commenced in respect of careless and-or dangerous driving that is a threat to cyclists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6283/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Departmental Data
Jim O'Callaghan
528. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of persons with disabilities in 2023 that were in receipt of home-support hours in each LHO area; and the total number of hours provided in 2023 in each LHO area, in tabular form. [6138/24]
Thu, 8 Feb 2024
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Artificial Intelligence
Jim O'Callaghan
52. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the work of the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5443/24]
Thu, 8 Feb 2024
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Business Supports
Jim O'Callaghan
72. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in Dublin City that are likely to qualify for the increased cost of business grant scheme; what discussions his Department has had with Dublin City Council in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5442/24]
Wed, 7 Feb 2024
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Company Law
Jim O'Callaghan
111. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department intends to take steps to ensure that the public will have access to the Central Register of Beneficial Ownership which was recently restricted as a result of a judgment by the Court of Justice of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5432/24]
Wed, 7 Feb 2024
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Údarás na Gaeltachta
Jim O'Callaghan
234. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of the review of the selection/election process in relation to the Board of Údarás na Gaeltachta, as promised in the Programme for Government; and the next steps in the process. [5445/24]
Wed, 7 Feb 2024
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Údarás na Gaeltachta
Jim O'Callaghan
235. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the reason local councillors are ineligible for appointment to the Board of Údarás na Gaeltachta. [5446/24]
Wed, 7 Feb 2024
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Water Quality
Jim O'Callaghan
251. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on and his proposed response to the recent decision of the European Court of Justice ruling that the level of specific compounds in Irish drinking water exceeds EU safety levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5030/24]
Wed, 31 Jan 2024
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Sustainable Development Goals
Jim O'Callaghan
207. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to outline her response to the report on the progress on the sustainable development goals 2023, produced by the Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands. [4447/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Departmental Schemes
Jim O'Callaghan
137. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications whether the legislation providing for the Government electricity credit can be amended so that persons who have been refused the benefit of the scheme because a property into which they recently moved was unoccupied between July 2022 and June 2023 can be covered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3646/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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School Transport
Jim O'Callaghan
273. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education rt will be provided to pupils (details supplied) in view of the fact that they are entitled to school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3932/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Sports Facilities
Jim O'Callaghan
303. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what steps her Department is taking to ensure similar access to sporting facilities for men and women. [4198/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Sports Funding
Jim O'Callaghan
304. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an update in relation to the large-scale sports infrastructure fund. [4199/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Sports Events
Jim O'Callaghan
305. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an update in relation to the joint Ireland and UK bid to host UEFA EURO 2028. [4200/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Sports Events
Jim O'Callaghan
306. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what steps her Department is taking to develop a strategy to identify the type of major sporting events Ireland can and should bid for. [4201/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Departmental Policies
Jim O'Callaghan
307. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an outline of measures taken by her Department and its relevant agencies to tackle violence, racism, discrimination and other forms of abuse in sport. [4202/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Sports Organisations
Jim O'Callaghan
308. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an update in relation to the Sports Action Plan and its requirement to have 40% gender representation on the boards of the National Governing Bodies of Sport. [4203/24]