Parliamentary questions

An Garda Síochána

Niall Collins

1112. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice the status of the review of the security of Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas, which An Taoiseach requested the Garda Commissioner to carry out; the actions that have been carried out as part of this review; when the outcome of the review will be communicated to Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1352/23]

An Garda Síochána

Niall Collins

1144. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice if he will discuss with the Garda Commissioner the challenges being faced by gardaí in Tallaght, Dublin 24 in respect of constant antisocial behaviour and attacks on Dublin Bus services in Tallaght west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2075/23]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Niall Collins

1193. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he has had any further contact with the HSE in respect of the future use of the lands of the former nursing home at Crooksling; if he will appreciate the widespread interest regarding the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63327/22]

Care Services

Niall Collins

1215. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if advice will be provided in relation to matters raised by a person (details supplied) regarding the provision of respite care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63454/22]

Health Services

Niall Collins

1236. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if advice will be provided on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) relating to dermatology services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63510/22]

Health Services

Niall Collins

1375. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63993/22]

Agriculture Industry

Niall Collins

1823. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on a query (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1080/23]

Agriculture Schemes

Niall Collins

1826. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the measures under budget 2023 to address the group of farmers known as "forgotten farmers" will be implemented; if the farmers affected were consulted in the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1136/23]

Emergency Accommodation

Niall Collins

440. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department will engage with a service provider (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61789/22]

Building Regulations

Niall Collins

39. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of a matter raised by a person (details supplied) with regard to a fit-for-purpose apartment remediation support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61240/22]

Housing Schemes

Niall Collins

248. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he can advise if the improvement works in lieu of social housing scheme will be reopened to new applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60929/22]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Niall Collins

695. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the reason that the waiting time for colposcopy appointments in Limerick is so long; the plans to improve the service availability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60936/22]

Departmental Funding

Niall Collins

501. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a service provider (details supplied) will receive payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59102/22]

Departmental Contracts

Niall Collins

521. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when payments to service providers (details supplied) will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59488/22]

Public Sector Pay

Niall Collins

602. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the status of pay restoration for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59480/22]

Departmental Correspondence

Niall Collins

701. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59348/22]

Health Services

Niall Collins

722. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59473/22]

School Accommodation

Niall Collins

212. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she can assist a group (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58522/22]

Legislative Measures

Niall Collins

297. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the legislation that is in place in relation to the use and growing of cannabis (details supplied); if any changes in relation to same are proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58618/22]

Driver Licences

Niall Collins

202. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport his views on matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to D1 licence holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57289/22]

Insurance Coverage

Niall Collins

238. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on any help or initiatives being undertaken to help owners of thatched properties get insurance for these properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57362/22]

Legal Aid

Niall Collins

253. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to restore FEMPI cuts to the fees of free legal aid service providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57358/22]

Departmental Schemes

Niall Collins

277. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on grants and assistance for owners of thatched properties including any proposed assistance to defray the costs of thatching and insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57361/22]

Planning Issues

Niall Collins

294. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of approval for a house (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57636/22]

Comhfhreagras Rannach

Niall Collins

407. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Niall Collins den Aire Oideachais nuashonrú a thabhairt ar shaincheist – (sonraí tugtha); agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [57874/22]

Legal Aid

Niall Collins

543. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice her plans to restore financial emergency measures in the public interest, FEMPI, cuts to the fees of free legal aid service providers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57359/22]

Departmental Data

Niall Collins

544. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice the number of applications received, approved, refused and still being processed and appealed for the undocumented scheme analysed by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57360/22]

Electronic Tagging

Niall Collins

552. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice if she will report on a matter (details supplied). [57593/22]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Niall Collins

683. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if agency workers who worked in HSE vaccination centres will receive the Covid recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57803/22]

School Enrolments

Niall Collins

197. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she can advise in relation to unit places and enrolment at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57052/22]

Departmental Correspondence

Niall Collins

203. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she will consider a submission by a school (details supplied); if a decision will be reversed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57086/22]

Housing Provision

Niall Collins

282. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if approval will issue for a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56541/22]

Election Monitoring Missions

Niall Collins

310. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the timeframe for the establishment of a new election observation roster; the body that will be responsible for conducting the competition; the locations in which it will be advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56636/22]

School Staff

Niall Collins

316. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 381 of 25 October 2022, when a revised salary certificate will issue (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56140/22]

Education Policy

Niall Collins

355. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if advice will be provided in relation to a matter (details supplied); the options that are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56638/22]

Animal Welfare

Niall Collins

616. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he can assist a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56544/22]

Passport Services

Niall Collins

241. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport with an estimated due date of 3 June 2022 will issue (details supplied); if the requested documents can be returned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55974/22]

Passport Services

Niall Collins

67. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he can assist a family (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55738/22]

Teaching Council of Ireland

Niall Collins

75. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she can assist in a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55735/22]

Work Permits

Niall Collins

92. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has plans to re-open the application process for work permits for farming, including the pig and poultry sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55372/22]

School Enrolments

Niall Collins

513. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she will assist a school (details supplied) with a matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54208/22]

Mental Health Services

Niall Collins

514. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she will consider a school (details supplied) for a pilot programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54209/22]

Special Educational Needs

Niall Collins

529. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education her views on issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54383/22]

Special Educational Needs

Niall Collins

536. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 109 of 25 May 2022, if she will provide an update on a student struggling (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54395/22]

Departmental Correspondence

Niall Collins

563. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she will expedite an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54660/22]

Psychological Assessments

Niall Collins

588. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education when a child (details supplied) will be seen to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55060/22]

Departmental Funding

Niall Collins

591. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she will advise a school (details supplied) in respect of funding for its second ASD unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55165/22]

Social Welfare Payments

Niall Collins

643. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection if a payment will issue to a person (details supplied) [54392/22]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Niall Collins

1070. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify whether a person (details supplied) had to work in an area where there was a Covid-19 outbreak and continued Covid outbreaks to be eligible for the pandemic recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54781/22]

Public Sector Pensions

Niall Collins

1268. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he can give permission to the Coillte Board to sanction an increase in pension payable to Coillte pensioners (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54658/22]

Schools Building Projects

Niall Collins

219. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she will confirm the schedule now being followed in respect of plans for a new school building at (details supplied); if she will appreciate the local interest in the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54031/22]

Housing Schemes

Niall Collins

90. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the process to apply for and avail of Departmental funding for a proposed community housing project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53758/22]

School Accommodation

Niall Collins

104. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if a matter in relation to additional accommodation at a school (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53673/22]

Schools Building Projects

Niall Collins

106. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if final approval for a project (details supplied) will be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53694/22]

Energy Prices

Niall Collins

158. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53031/22]

National Lottery

Niall Collins

274. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52957/22]

School Staff

Niall Collins

381. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if a salary certificate will be expedited and issued to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52879/22]

School Accommodation

Niall Collins

410. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update in respect of proposals for an additional accommodation request from a school (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to the need for such a development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53373/22]

Fuel Prices

Niall Collins

208. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52562/22]

Bus Services

Niall Collins

218. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide assistance in relation to the lack of a bus shelter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51114/22]

Departmental Priorities

Niall Collins

657. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the increasing use of libel actions to intimidate new retail outlets and politicians; the steps she is taking to monitor this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51583/22]

Hospital Facilities

Niall Collins

824. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he or his Department officials are in discussions with any particular provider about an elective hospital being built in Limerick city or county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51887/22]

Hospital Facilities

Niall Collins

825. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if a site for an elective hospital in Limerick is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51888/22]

Health Services

Niall Collins

826. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he or his officials on his behalf, have met with an organisation (details supplied) recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51889/22]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Niall Collins

827. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the details of any agreement that the HSE has with private providers in Limerick to treat patients off waiting lists. [51890/22]

National Treatment Purchase Fund

Niall Collins

828. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the number of patients from Limerick who have been treated by the National Treatment Purchase Fund over the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51891/22]

Hospital Staff

Niall Collins

829. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant consultant posts in University Hospital Limerick; the specialities they are in; the number recruited over the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51892/22]

Departmental Correspondence

Niall Collins

195. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport his views on a transport issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50848/22]

Bus Éireann

Niall Collins

225. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on proposals to improve the frequency and capacity of Bus Éireann route 329 through Bruff, County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49605/22]

Bus Services

Niall Collins

226. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a bus shelter in Bruff, County Limerick for passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49606/22]

Public Transport

Niall Collins

241. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50009/22]

Tax Code

Niall Collins

264. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a query raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49593/22]

Energy Policy

Niall Collins

273. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter in relation to the temporary business energy support scheme and the application to the charity sector (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49918/22]

Local Authorities

Niall Collins

341. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends to provide funding for transfer of an entity (details supplied); the level of engagement that he and his Department have had with the company being transferred and with the local authority; the amount of funding sought by the local authority from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50267/22]

Public Transport

Niall Collins

185. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he will address the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48026/22]

Public Transport

Niall Collins

198. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he will address the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48232/22]

Water Services

Niall Collins

269. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address a matter (detail supplied) regarding water leaks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48025/22]

Social Welfare Appeals

Niall Collins

431. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48222/22]

Ukraine War

Niall Collins

497. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on pledged accommodation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48577/22]

Agriculture Schemes

Niall Collins

765. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an appeal by a person (details supplied) will conclude; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48575/22]

Departmental Schemes

Niall Collins

76. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the grants, if any, that are available for a house (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47684/22]

Public Transport

Niall Collins

90. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport if assistance will be provided in relation to an issue (details supplied) regarding public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47688/22]

Water Services

Niall Collins

169. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will assist residents in an estate (details supplied) with a water issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47795/22]

Social Welfare Benefits

Niall Collins

194. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection if assistance will be provided in relation to an issue (details supplied) regarding public transport. [47688/22]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Niall Collins

257. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if advice will be provided to a person (details supplied) in relation to the pandemic recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47780/22]

Renewable Energy Generation

Niall Collins

63. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if an issue raised by a person (details supplied) in relation to the cost of solar panels will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47196/22]

Tax Code

Niall Collins

126. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance if the benefit-in-kind charge in relation to a person (details supplied) is correct; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46840/22]

School Transport

Niall Collins

241. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if a student (details supplied) will be accommodated on the school bus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46693/22]

Hospital Staff

Niall Collins

440. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 669 of 24 May 2022, the status of the current staffing levels for paediatric epilepsy services at University Hospital Limerick; the current vacancies which exist in the service; the efforts that are being undertaken to address these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46622/22]

Health Services

Niall Collins

505. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if the case of a child (details supplied) will be examined and assistance provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46952/22]

Consular Services

Niall Collins

259. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will assist a married couple (details supplied) who are in distress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46463/22]

School Staff

Niall Collins

274. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education the reason that a person (details supplied) was not considered for redeployment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46546/22]

Ukraine War

Niall Collins

297. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the social care needs of a group (details supplied) are being catered for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46460/22]

Enterprise Support Services

Niall Collins

2. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46223/22]

Road Projects

Niall Collins

188. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he can examine a submission (details supplied); if he can provide feedback on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45479/22]

Foreign Policy

Niall Collins

297. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the case of persons (details supplied); if he will have the Irish Consulate in Pakistan assist in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45612/22]

Defence Forces

Niall Collins

302. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Defence the status of the sale and transfer of lands from Edward Street Barracks to a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45432/22]

School Transport

Niall Collins

349. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if a student (details supplied) will be issued a bus ticket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45836/22]

Health Services

Niall Collins

492. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he can assist a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45478/22]

School Transport

Niall Collins

238. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if a pupil (details supplied) can avail of school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45289/22]