Parliamentary questions

Departmental Programmes

Jim O'Callaghan

309. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what steps her Department is taking to support Women in Sport programmes. [4204/24]

Departmental Policies

Jim O'Callaghan

310. 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 encourage volunteering in sport. [4205/24]

Care of the Elderly

Jim O'Callaghan

547. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the financial supports available to older people who wish to avail of assisted living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4108/24]

Ukraine War

Jim O'Callaghan

13. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on how extraordinary revenues held by private entities stemming directly from Russia’s immobilised assets could be directed to support Ukraine and its recovery and reconstruction, consistent with applicable contractual obligations and in accordance with EU and international law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3421/24]

Human Rights

Jim O'Callaghan

17. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the latest developments in the case of (details supplied) and other political prisoners in Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3420/24]

European Union

Jim O'Callaghan

45. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on work being done to prepare for Ireland’s presidency of the EU in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3206/24]

International Bodies

Jim O'Callaghan

46. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Ireland’s allocation for the International Criminal Court in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3207/24]

Brexit Issues

Jim O'Callaghan

106. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his assessment of the likely impact of new United Kingdom import controls; the action taken by his Department in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3353/24]

Brexit Issues

Jim O'Callaghan

174. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his assessment of the likely impact of new United Kingdom import controls; the action by his Department in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3352/24]

Recycling Policy

Jim O'Callaghan

138. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications whether any consideration has been given to the deposit re-turn scheme having a negative impact on those persons who already engage in 100% recycling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2822/24]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

426. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if she will report on Garda Operation Táirge; the number of persons arrested and charged under this operation; if this operation is still active; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2498/24]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

427. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí in each division who are trained in drone legislation, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2499/24]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

428. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the date of her last meeting with the Chief Superintendent of the DMR North division; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2500/24]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

429. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the amount that An Garda Síochána spent on replacing musical instruments for the Garda band in 2023; if these musical instruments are insured for loss or damages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2501/24]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

430. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the estimated full-year cost if 1,600 new gardaí were recruited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2502/24]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

431. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of sergeants, inspectors and superintendents within Dublin that are trained in public order, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2503/24]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

432. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of cases that the Garda National Immigration Bureau dealt with in 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2504/24]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

433. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda cars and vans attached to each Garda district within the DMR as of 8 January 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2505/24]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

434. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí, by rank, attached to the divisional drugs unit as of 9 January 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2506/24]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

435. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of cases dealt with by the Dublin north divisional protective services bureau in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2507/24]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

436. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of new marked Garda cars and vans that joined the Garda dog unit in 2023; the number of those vehicles that withdrew from the dog unit during 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2508/24]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

437. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice when each of the boats currently in the Garda water unit are next scheduled to be replaced, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2509/24]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

438. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of full-time civilian staff working in the Garda mounted unit as of 9 January 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2510/24]

Parole Boards

Jim O'Callaghan

440. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice her plans to introduce regulations to allow for persons serving determinate sentences to become eligible for parole review by the Parole Board as per section 24(3) of the Parole Act 2019; the status of the policy review for the potential introduction of these regulations, as detailed under action 15 in the Review of Policy Options for Prison and Penal Reform 2022-2024; whether additional staffing and resources will be provided to the Parole Board for the operation of these regulations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2550/24]

Parole Boards

Jim O'Callaghan

441. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice for information on the total number of decisions for release made by the former Interim Parole Board relating specifically to determinate sentence prisoners in 2019, 2020 and 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2551/24]

Nursing Homes

Jim O'Callaghan

598. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether the former Baggot Street Hospital could be used as a State owned nursing home for elderly people in the vicinity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2544/24]

National Car Test

Jim O'Callaghan

146. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if, after a car has failed its inspection and a fee of €55 has been paid, a return fee of €28 to the NCT test centre can be reconsidered for smaller repairs such as a bulb replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2103/24]

Aviation Industry

Jim O'Callaghan

241. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the fine that is imposed on an airline that carries a passenger whose travel documentation is not in order when they arrive in Ireland. [2133/24]

Aviation Industry

Jim O'Callaghan

242. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice to list the airlines that have had carrier liability fines imposed on them in 2023; and the amount of those fines. [2134/24]

Aviation Industry

Jim O'Callaghan

243. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice whether airlines can be required to provide to the Garda national immigration bureau evidence of the travel documentation relied on by passengers when embarking an airline bound for Ireland. [2135/24]

Middle East

Jim O'Callaghan

26. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs whether enquiries will be made to assist the journalists and their families (details supplied) and who are currently stuck in Gaza and attempting to get out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56733/23]

Driver Licences

Jim O'Callaghan

294. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport whether on renewing an individual's drivers licence online the requirement to have a public services card in order to activate MyGovID will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1752/24]

Departmental Data

Jim O'Callaghan

451. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of IDA-supported jobs in each county at the end of 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1868/24]

Departmental Data

Jim O'Callaghan

452. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of Enterprise Ireland-]supported jobs in each county at the end of 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1869/24]

Enterprise Support Services

Jim O'Callaghan

453. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of Local Enterprise Office supported jobs in each county at the end of 2023, in tabular from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1870/24]

Small and Medium Enterprises

Jim O'Callaghan

457. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the key supports his Department is providing for the SME sector. [2096/24]

Departmental Expenditure

Jim O'Callaghan

685. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the details of the expenditure on new school buildings and refurbishment of existing buildings since 27 June 2020, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1949/24]

Departmental Policies

Jim O'Callaghan

969. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are plans to increase the home benefits package for over 70s; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1572/24]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

992. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the time it takes for suitability background checks on Garda recruits to be completed. [56296/23]

Legislative Reviews

Jim O'Callaghan

1055. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice to give an update on the operation of the Sex Offenders (Amendment) Act 2023 and what impact she believes it is having on deterring or controlling sex offenders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57114/23]

Legislative Measures

Jim O'Callaghan

1098. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice whether the Family Courts Bill 2022 can be amended to include provisions that compel banks to honour court orders related to property transfers and deeds, treating them as final and binding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1431/24]

Legislative Measures

Jim O'Callaghan

1099. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice whether the Family Courts Bill 2022 can be amended to extend the first start legislation to include separated/divorced couples seeking to re-mortgage property and providing them with the same financial benefits as first-time buyers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1432/24]

Legislative Measures

Jim O'Callaghan

1100. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice whether the Family Courts Bill 2022 can be amended to provide for the establishment of separate procedures for banks to review mortgage applications from separated/divorced couples with existing court orders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1433/24]

Legislative Measures

Jim O'Callaghan

1101. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice whether the Family Courts Bill 2022 can be amended to allow for the implementation of mechanisms allowing individuals to discharge mortgages directly, eliminating the need for payments through an ex-partner's account and reducing the risk of financial abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1434/24]

Disability Services

Jim O'Callaghan

1343. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of residential places for people with a disability currently being provided as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available, by CHO area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56746/23]

Disability Services

Jim O'Callaghan

1344. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of new emergency places provided to people with a disability as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available, by CHO area, in tabular form. [56747/23]

Disability Services

Jim O'Callaghan

1345. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of people with a disability in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available; the number of people currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting less than 6, between 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [56748/23]

Disability Services

Jim O'Callaghan

1346. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of people with a disability in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available; the number of people currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting less than 6, between 6-12, and the number waiting less than 6, between 12-18, and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [56749/23]

Hospital Equipment

Jim O'Callaghan

1764. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health how many hospital trolleys were purchased and/or discarded in 2023; how many will be purchased in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1754/24]

Home Care Packages

Jim O'Callaghan

1796. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of homecare support hours for older people provided in each LHO area in 2023, in tabular from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1871/24]