Questions and answers published after July 2012 can be viewed here. Viewing by Government Department is possible by term or specific dates from March 2016 onwards. Written answers are published as received from departments. To see parliamentary questions published before July 2012, search in Dáil debates.
Questions and answers for all sittings
Page 46 of 82
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
written
Bus Services
Fergus O'Dowd
715. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if matters raised in submissions by an organisation (details supplied) with regard to the bus and coach sector will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13280/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
written
Urban Regeneration and Development Fund
Fergus O'Dowd
881. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when he expects to announce the successful URDF projects for 2020; if the support of this Deputy will be noted for the port access northern cross route for Drogheda, County Louth (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13045/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
written
Urban Regeneration and Development Fund
Fergus O'Dowd
882. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when he expects to announce the successful URDF projects for 2020; if the support of this Deputy for a project will be noted (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13046/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
written
School Staff
Fergus O'Dowd
176. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills if matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to a school will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12023/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
written
School Services Staff
Fergus O'Dowd
215. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to address the contracts of primary school secretaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12235/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
written
Schools Building Projects
Fergus O'Dowd
228. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the expected timeline for his Department to sign off on documents in order that a school (details supplied) can progress a vital project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12374/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Fergus O'Dowd
376. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if correspondence received from an organisation (details supplied) regarding support for small businesses will receive a response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12029/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
written
Value Added Tax
Fergus O'Dowd
91. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if he will address matters raised in correspondence relating to an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11201/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
written
School Staff
Fergus O'Dowd
163. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a person employed by a local secondary school whose contract is with the board of management of the school and who is nearly of pensionable age can continue to work until 70 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11144/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
written
Special Educational Needs
Fergus O'Dowd
172. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the required funding provision will be provided for families who are ready to start their July provision and have the required tutors and so on arranged to commence lessons; if not, the way in which families will be supported to provide this support during the summer months; the persons on the stakeholder review forum who are reviewing the July provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10561/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
written
Special Educational Needs Staff
Fergus O'Dowd
204. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will respond to a query from a person (details supplied) regarding special needs assistants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10717/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Fergus O'Dowd
424. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will address matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) relating to SME supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10855/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Fergus O'Dowd
679. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if a reply will issue to correspondence received from a person (details supplied) relating to guidelines for hair salons that will be reopening from 20 July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11401/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
written
National Car Test
Fergus O'Dowd
869. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the provisions in place regarding cash payments for NCT testing services in the case of elderly persons who do not have a debit card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11190/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Fergus O'Dowd
55. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 863 of 27 May 2020, if a reply will issue to correspondence from a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9814/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
written
School Staff
Fergus O'Dowd
114. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to manage teacher absences through certified illness and leave when schools reopen with regard to the already significant layers of social distancing management and other additional responsibilities if the Covid-19 disease is still spreading; if a plan has been put in place for substitute teachers to be assigned to schools in such cases that is additional to the systems already in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9724/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
written
Trading Online Voucher Scheme
Fergus O'Dowd
288. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on a matter relating to the online trading voucher for businesses (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10033/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Fergus O'Dowd
324. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if Ireland is in discussions with the UK in terms of making a Covid-19 vaccine available to both jurisdictions if and when trials are successful that would run additionally to an EU agreement for access; if his officials have met with their UK counterparts on this matter; if so, the details of those discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9726/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
written
Disability Support Services
Fergus O'Dowd
359. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if a reply will issue to correspondence from a person (details supplied) in relation to disability services and the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9947/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
written
Forest Fires
Fergus O'Dowd
475. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a series of matters in relation to recent gorse fires during the June 2020 bank holiday weekend (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10058/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
written
Litter Pollution
Fergus O'Dowd
510. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will consider introducing a refund charge on bottles due to the ever-increasing littering issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9849/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
written
Aviation Industry
Fergus O'Dowd
540. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to job losses at a company will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9717/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
written
Departmental Correspondence
Fergus O'Dowd
555. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if correspondence from a person (details supplied) in relation to the bus and coach sector here will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9857/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Fergus O'Dowd
644. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 863 of 27 May 2020, if a reply will issue to correspondence from a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9815/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
written
Urban Regeneration and Development Fund
Fergus O'Dowd
695. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the position in relation to the Sienna Valley urban regeneration development fund project submitted to appeal by Louth County Council; if a decision has been made; if not, when a decision will be made on this application for Drogheda, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9939/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Vehicle Registration Tax
Fergus O'Dowd
57. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 50 and 51 of 20 May 2020, if owners of UK-registered cars bought and awaiting re-registration through the VRT service can drive legally without fear of seizure until such time that NCT centres reopen and VRT inspections can be undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8527/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
State Examinations
Fergus O'Dowd
150. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position on the use of the mock leaving certificate examination results as part of the proposed predictive grading process in view of the fact the papers in many cases were available to students in advance; his views on whether this is an unfair advantage if included in the predictive process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8322/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Third Level Education
Fergus O'Dowd
153. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills if concerns outlined in correspondence from a person (details supplied) on requirements for master of education completion will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8360/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
DEIS Scheme
Fergus O'Dowd
165. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a DEIS review has been completed for schools (details supplied); if so, the outcome; if the review will benefit schools in east County Meath and County Louth areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8405/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
School Accommodation
Fergus O'Dowd
166. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position on possible delays to a school (details supplied) to transfer to its new premises which is occupied by another school; if the matter will be expedited in view of the disruption that delays will have on the school not being in a position to transfer during the summer months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8410/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Education and Training Boards
Fergus O'Dowd
170. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the proposed LMETB headquarters in Drogheda, County Louth; the reason for the unacceptable delays to the commencement of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8449/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Schools Building Projects
Fergus O'Dowd
171. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the planning position in regard to the new post-primary school for south Drogheda, County Louth; if he will provide other relevant updates on the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8450/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Closed-Circuit Television Systems
Fergus O'Dowd
334. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a funding application from Louth County Council to fund CCTV in Moneymore, Drogheda, County Louth, has been received; if so, if same will be expedited in view of the importance both the inter-agency committee and local gardaí have placed on its installation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8441/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Crime Prevention
Fergus O'Dowd
335. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce a task force for Drogheda, County Louth, similar to that of the north inner city Mulvey report. [8442/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Garda Stations
Fergus O'Dowd
336. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans that have been discussed with him or his officials regarding the redevelopment of the east Meath Garda station; if a new Garda station has been discussed to deal with the large increase in population in east County Meath in recent times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8446/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Departmental Correspondence
Fergus O'Dowd
449. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if a reply will issue to correspondence from a person (details supplied) regarding a hair salon solution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8807/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Fergus O'Dowd
513. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if queries raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) regarding the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business and property industry protocols will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8301/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Hospital Car Parks
Fergus O'Dowd
536. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health when the implementation of the €10 cap on hospital car park charges will be introduced to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital car parks in Drogheda, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8444/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Primary Care Centres
Fergus O'Dowd
537. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed Dundalk primary care centre; if a site has been secured; if so, the full list of services that will be provided on-site; the reason for the delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8445/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Hospitals Building Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
538. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to the progression of the 50-bed new St. Joseph's Hospital, Ardee and other relevant details; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8448/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Hospitals Building Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
540. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed 100 bed unit at the St. Mary’s Hospital site, Dublin Road, Drogheda, County Louth; the most recent specification brief on the project; if specific commencement dates have been agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8452/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Disability Services Funding
Fergus O'Dowd
605. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter raised in a submission by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8814/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan
Fergus O'Dowd
817. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if supplementary plans to ramp up the construction and delivery of offshore wind farms are being discussed or formulated within his Department; if guidance is available in terms of the preferred construction options for offshore farms; if they will be made available; the way in which Irish companies can prepare appropriately for future tender processes in the area of offshore wind farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8820/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Taxi Regulations
Fergus O'Dowd
869. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the assistance that will be provided to person (details supplied) regarding a previously booked suitability test for a new car bought due to the ten year rule on taxis; if a suitability test will be provided in such circumstances in order for persons to return to work and cease assistance payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8390/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Transport Policy
Fergus O'Dowd
872. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if correspondence (details supplied) in respect of the bus and coach sector will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8427/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Road Projects
Fergus O'Dowd
875. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if progress has been made in respect of the Meath County Council draft appraisal for the proposed Julianstown bypass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8443/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Domestic Violence Services
Fergus O'Dowd
1063. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the decision not to facilitate access to emergency rent supplement will be reconsidered in view of that fact this would enable women and children in need of immediate relocation due to domestic violence to secure safe housing for a period of three months and-or the duration of the Covid-19 national emergency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8334/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Domestic Violence Services
Fergus O'Dowd
1064. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the person or body with lead responsibility for the co-ordination of the emergency Covid-19 response to domestic, sexual and gender based violence and the need to put in place a short term emergency rent supplement which would enable women and children in need of immediate relocation due to domestic violence to access safe housing for a period of three months and-or the duration of the Covid-19 national emergency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8336/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Local Authority Staff
Fergus O'Dowd
1165. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the position in relation to the advertisement of a senior executive officer role for Drogheda, County Louth as agreed in late 2019; the expected date for the role to become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8406/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
written
Tenant Purchase Scheme
Fergus O'Dowd
1171. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will review the tenant incremental purchase scheme and the €15,000 minimum income requirement to avail of the scheme due to the significant number of persons who are being denied the scheme albeit living in the homes for decades in some cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8447/20]