Parliamentary questions

Psychological Assessments Waiting Times

Paul Kehoe

130. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health the efforts being made to reduce the waiting time for referrals to the child and adolescent primary care psychology service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9028/18]

Beef Data and Genomics Programme

Paul Kehoe

170. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the criteria for a person to opt out of a scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9209/18]

State Pension (Contributory)

Paul Kehoe

217. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 285 of 7 January 2018, if a person (details supplied) was sent correspondence advising him or her to apply for the State (contributory) pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9082/18]

Special Educational Needs Staff

Paul Kehoe

96. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the options available for a person (details supplied) to get onto the SNA panel to be considered for a permanent position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8832/18]

Exceptional Needs Payment Data

Paul Kehoe

207. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 618 of 30 January 2018, the number of ENP applications made in each county; the number that were refused; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8954/18]

Dental Services Provision

Paul Kehoe

410. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health the date a dentist will visit a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8710/18]

Tax Exemptions

Paul Kehoe

110. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Finance if there is an exemption from capital acquisitions tax in a scenario (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7942/18]

Departmental Expenditure

Paul Kehoe

130. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of capital expenditure by his Department in an area (details supplied) since January 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7855/18]

Schools Facilities

Paul Kehoe

131. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary and post-primary schools in County Wexford that do not have a physical education or general purpose hall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7857/18]

TAMS Eligibility

Paul Kehoe

232. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) can avail of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7978/18]

Tourism Project Funding

Paul Kehoe

260. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7902/18]

State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility

Paul Kehoe

288. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) was not entitled to the full contributory pension; the options available to seek an increase in their pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7860/18]

TAMS Payments

Paul Kehoe

215. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application by persons (details supplied); the reason the remainder of the grant has not been paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7627/18]

GLAS Payments

Paul Kehoe

216. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in a payment for a person (details supplied); when the next payment process will occur; the reason the person had a penalty on a payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7628/18]

Water Conservation Grant Applications

Paul Kehoe

287. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a water conservation grant for persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7608/18]

Summer Works Scheme Administration

Paul Kehoe

186. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the summer works scheme will be reopened for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6813/18]

School Enrolments

Paul Kehoe

190. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools that have been issued with a letter from his Department directing them to cap their enrolment to half stream; the denominational breakdown of these schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6879/18]

Work Permits Eligibility

Paul Kehoe

177. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the options open to a person (details supplied) to receive an employment permit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6583/18]

Tax Collection

Paul Kehoe

94. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Finance the total overpayment against a person (details supplied) in respect of income tax; the amount repaid; the amount outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6155/18]

State Pension (Contributory) Applications

Paul Kehoe

285. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the criteria used to write to persons approaching their 66th birthday to inform them to apply for their pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6151/18]

Septic Tank Grants

Paul Kehoe

308. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a person (details supplied) is eligible for a grant for remediation works to be carried out on a domestic wastewater treatment system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6231/18]

Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists

Paul Kehoe

345. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health the efforts being made to reduce the waiting times for the paediatric occupational therapy waiting list in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5443/18]

School Patronage

Paul Kehoe

218. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the acquisition of a site for a school (details supplied); the process for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4041/18]

Summer Works Scheme

Paul Kehoe

221. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if funding is available from his Department for resurfacing of a primary school car park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4073/18]

Fallen Animal Collection Scheme

Paul Kehoe

487. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if grants or subsidies are available to persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4004/18]

Credit Unions

Paul Kehoe

72. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Finance the changes to criteria for penny bank saving funds in banks and credit unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3789/18]

Schools Site Acquisitions

Paul Kehoe

77. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new site for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3703/18]

Communities Facilities Scheme Funding

Paul Kehoe

197. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if grant assistance is available to a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3711/18]

Humanitarian Assistance Scheme

Paul Kehoe

200. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if grant assistance is available for a facility (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3709/18]

Approved Housing Bodies

Paul Kehoe

223. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if grant assistance is available for a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3710/18]

Warmer Homes Scheme

Paul Kehoe

135. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there are plans to extend to the warmth and wellbeing scheme to other counties, including County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3557/18]

Renewable Energy Projects

Paul Kehoe

464. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the review on solar farms as part of the renewable energy policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2768/18]

Illness Benefit Eligibility

Paul Kehoe

580. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) who has applied for illness benefit and is one contribution short will qualify; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2852/18]

VAT Rebates

Paul Kehoe

50. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Finance when a VAT refund will be issued to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2400/18]

Agriculture Scheme Payments

Paul Kehoe

226. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of GLAS and BDGP payments for a person (details supplied); when they can expect payments to issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2444/18]

Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme

Paul Kehoe

335. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for partial capacity benefit by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2579/18]

VAT Rebates

Paul Kehoe

211. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Finance when value added tax, VAT, will be repaid under the tax relief for drivers and passengers with disabilities in case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55118/17]

Schools Building Projects Status

Paul Kehoe

349. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54720/17]

Legal Services Regulation

Paul Kehoe

509. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which he expects the Legal Services Regulatory Authority to be fully operational; when it will begin regulating the legal profession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54580/17]

Garda Recruitment

Paul Kehoe

542. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there are circumstances for an exemption (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55002/17]

Legal Services Regulation

Paul Kehoe

573. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the implementation of Part 6 of the Legal Services Regulation Authority Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1486/18]

State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility

Paul Kehoe

1579. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the review of a State pension (contributory) for a person (details supplied); when a decision will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54530/17]

Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Applications

Paul Kehoe

1613. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the partial capacity benefit application by a person (details supplied); when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1040/18]

Invalidity Pension Eligibility

Paul Kehoe

1614. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of returning a person (details supplied) to invalidity pension from partial capacity benefit now that the requested information has been submitted; when a decision will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1043/18]

Wage Subsidy Scheme

Paul Kehoe

1676. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the wage subsidy scheme can be offered to a person (details supplied); if there are other supports available to the employer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1940/18]

Planning Guidelines

Paul Kehoe

1743. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the measures or policy initiatives in place to facilitate the conversion of commercial premises to residential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55240/17]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review

Paul Kehoe

322. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health the status of the reforms of the fair deal scheme relating to small businesses and farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53528/17]

Agriculture Scheme Administration

Paul Kehoe

366. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Question No. 170 of 16 November 2017, if he plans to alter the regulations that will allow the landowner to replace existing vegetation with a different type that would be better for the environment and of benefit to the farm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52617/17]

Schools Site Acquisitions

Paul Kehoe

84. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will request the HSE to take over a former health clinic (details supplied) to facilitate a school expansion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52426/17]

HSE Properties

Paul Kehoe

153. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health his plans for a former HSE clinic (details supplied); his views on a proposal for its alternative use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52427/17]

Sports Capital Programme Applications

Paul Kehoe

230. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a club was unsuccessful in the 2017 sports capital scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52182/17]

Hospital Appointments Administration

Paul Kehoe

319. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health the options available for a person (details supplied) to attend routine appointments in St. Vincent's University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51510/17]

Narcolepsy Issues

Paul Kehoe

347. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health the status of the inclusion of a service (details supplied) in the 2018 Book of Estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51604/17]

Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme

Paul Kehoe

477. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) to move from partial capacity benefit back to invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51479/17]

Departmental Properties

Paul Kehoe

172. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health the number of domestic properties purchased by his Department in County Wexford: the amount paid for the properties; the current usage of each; the purpose for which each one was purchased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51385/17]

Sheep Welfare Scheme

Paul Kehoe

184. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has not received the full sheep welfare payment; when the payment will be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51416/17]

Stamp Duty

Paul Kehoe

113. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce a transitional period for the new rate of stamp duty until 31 December 2017 in order to allow all deals already commenced with deposit paid to be concluded with regard to the proposed rise in stamp duty from 2% to 6% for commercial properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49520/17]

Stamp Duty

Paul Kehoe

130. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Finance if a person is liable to full charge (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48682/17]

GLAS Issues

Paul Kehoe

449. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to re-open the GLAS scheme for new entrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49236/17]

Agriculture Scheme Administration

Paul Kehoe

170. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if persons remove vegetation the reason that they must replant same (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48477/17]

Fishing Industry

Paul Kehoe

192. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is an immediate emergency compensation scheme for fishermen to recoup the cost of storm damage other than the mutual fund for adverse climatic events and environmental incidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48647/17]

Stamp Duty

Paul Kehoe

43. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Finance if a farm transfer (details supplied) is subject to stamp duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47605/17]

Visa Applications

Paul Kehoe

114. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a visa was not granted to a person (details supplied); the alternative options the person has; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47530/17]

Registration of Title

Paul Kehoe

129. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the case of persons (details supplied) will be finalised with the Land Registry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47594/17]

Prisoner Transfers

Paul Kehoe

130. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the prisoner transfer scheme following the Supreme Court judgment in a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47595/17]

Naturalisation Applications

Paul Kehoe

131. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application by a person (details supplied); when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47596/17]

Single Payment Scheme Payments

Paul Kehoe

208. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a single farm payment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47505/17]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Paul Kehoe

342. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of three-teacher schools that have a special needs unit providing facilities for pre school, junior and senior infant pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46132/17]

Schools Building Projects Status

Paul Kehoe

404. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46688/17]

School Transport Applications

Paul Kehoe

411. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the request by persons (details supplied) for school transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46776/17]

Tuberculosis Eradication Programme Payments

Paul Kehoe

945. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of compensation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46686/17]

TAMS Data

Paul Kehoe

947. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons still waiting on grant payments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46696/17]

Road Improvement Schemes

Paul Kehoe

1054. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase the funding allocation to Wexford County Council for the community involvement scheme for the restoration and upgrading of local roads and lanes in view of its positive uptake. [46775/17]

Housing Policy

Paul Kehoe

1299. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the working group that was established to review the 2005 rural housing guidelines, following engagement between the European Commission and his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45746/17]

Tax Forms

Paul Kehoe

69. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Finance if an allowance is being made on behalf of accountants who are facing the income tax filing deadline on 14 November 2017 due to loss of ESB supply and broadband in October 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45425/17]

Archaeological Sites

Paul Kehoe

140. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the process for designation of the recently discovered human remains from the Iron Age period at a site (details supplied) as a national monument and a site of local significance; if protection will be introduced to secure this site and prevent damage or plundering; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45550/17]

Compensation Schemes

Paul Kehoe

217. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce the process and support funding model that operated previously in 2014, for the loss of fishing gear experienced by fishermen along the County Wexford coast and in other coastal areas in order to ensure that the fishing industry is supported and to enable fishermen to return to work as quickly as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45549/17]

Roadworthiness Testing

Paul Kehoe

246. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce NCT testing for tractors from 2018; the criteria in this regard; the details of the penalties as set out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45279/17]

JobPath Programme

Paul Kehoe

262. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the assistance that can be offered to a person with an open application for a disability allowance and conditions such as epilepsy and anxiety who is being obliged to comply with Turas Nua despite not being fit to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45161/17]

Local Authority Housing Mortgages

Paul Kehoe

280. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the exceptions to a first time buyer condition in relation to a home choice loan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45192/17]

Flood Relief Schemes

Paul Kehoe

302. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if compensation is available for a person who spent €17,000 on remedial work on their land following damages caused by flooding of the River Slaney; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44998/17]

Agriculture Scheme Payments

Paul Kehoe

174. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of single farm payments following inspection for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44359/17]

Medical Card Eligibility

Paul Kehoe

135. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) is entitled to a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44120/17]

Fisheries Protection

Paul Kehoe

177. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans for the implementation of a hardship scheme for eel fishermen; when it is likely to be rolled out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44146/17]

Land Transfers

Paul Kehoe

117. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the transfer of agricultural land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43778/17]

Tax Credits

Paul Kehoe

136. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Finance his plans to provide tax credits for private well owners, group water schemes or those who have financed their own water supply but are also required to pay for water from general taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43857/17]

Tax Reliefs Eligibility

Paul Kehoe

140. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Finance if there is an option available for a retired person living here to receive a refund on medical expenses when only paying tax on their income in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43926/17]

Shared Services

Paul Kehoe

446. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in issuing a P45 for a person (details supplied); if it will be issued as a priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43984/17]

Water Services

Paul Kehoe

597. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to provide compensation for private well owners, group water schemes or those who have financed their own water supply but are also required to pay for water from general taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43857/17]

Primary Medical Certificates Applications

Paul Kehoe

66. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Finance if a review of primary medical certificate eligibility will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43236/17]

Tax Reliefs Eligibility

Paul Kehoe

67. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43246/17]

Bituminous Fuel Ban

Paul Kehoe

154. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to ban or limit the use of bituminous fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43255/17]

Prisoner Transfers

Paul Kehoe

207. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the prisoner transfer scheme following the Supreme Court judgment in the Rafferty et. al. v. Governor of Portlaoise case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42608/17]

Better Energy Homes Scheme Eligibility

Paul Kehoe

518. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to alter the criteria for the better energy homes scheme to allow for homes that were built and habitable in 2006 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42704/17]

Family Income Supplement Eligibility

Paul Kehoe

676. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if hours of work carried out under partial capacity benefit underlying the payment of invalidity pension can be used in conjunction with a spouse's hours of work to jointly meet the hours required for family income supplement entitlement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42816/17]

Naturalisation Eligibility

Paul Kehoe

220. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the location a person can get a postnuptial certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41247/17]

Schools Building Projects Status

Paul Kehoe

103. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new building for a school (details supplied); when the next stage is due to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41117/17]

National Lottery Funding Applications

Paul Kehoe

160. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health the reason for refusal of a HSE national lottery grant application (details supplied); if there is an avenue for appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41045/17]

GLAS Payments

Paul Kehoe

169. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when persons (details supplied) will receive a payment in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40835/17]

Health Services Provision

Paul Kehoe

148. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health if there will be extra positions allocated in areas (details supplied); if so, the timeframe for same; the number of positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39972/17]