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Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Fishing Industry
Mick Barry
209. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport if he will direct the Marine Survey Office to respond to the request for a meeting from an organisation (details supplied) to discuss matters relating to enforcements matters in the fishing industry that come under its purview, in the context of the imminent inclusion of non-EEA fishers in the employment permit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54723/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Fishing Industry
Mick Barry
210. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport how many logbooks pertaining to fishing vessels over 15 metres in length were submitted to the Mercantile Marine Office within 21 days of 30 June 2023, as required under the Merchant Shipping Act 1894; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54736/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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School Accommodation
Mick Barry
342. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Education the current status of a 2021 agreement between her Department and the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education Training Board in relation to a permanent extension to a school (details supplied); the expected realistic timeframe for commencement of procurement for the promised phase two permanent extension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55190/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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School Accommodation
Mick Barry
343. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Education the funding and timing of the short-term solution to be delivered via her Department’s modular accommodation framework for a school (details supplied); if she is committed to having a workable solution in place for September 2024; the status of the appointment of the project manager to deliver this short-term modular solution; the status of phase two and the promised permanent extension to be delivered via a traditional construction project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55191/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Postal Voting
Mick Barry
448. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will extend the right to a postal vote to voters that will be in late stage of pregnancy (or early stage after birth) in time for the upcoming referenda on care and definition of the family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55258/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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International Protection
Mick Barry
679. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 424 of 14 November 2023, the reason his Department was unable to provide the name of the management company or responsible people contracted to provide services at Kilbride Army Camp; whether he is now in a position to provide that information; and, if he is not, to explain who IPAS officials deal with when they visit the camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54738/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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International Protection
Mick Barry
680. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to outline, regarding Kilbride Army Camp in Wicklow, who is responsible for the organisation of transport to and from the camp; to provide contact details for a relevant person in his Department who may be contacted regarding transport services for the 120 residents; whether funding will be made available to improve the transport facilities at the camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54739/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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International Protection
Mick Barry
681. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to report, regarding the visit by IPAS customer services and resident welfare teams to Kilbride on 7 November 2023, on the specific conclusions the teams reached about conditions at the camp and what steps will be taken to improve same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54740/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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International Protection
Mick Barry
682. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what arrangements are in place to ensure the right to association and to have visitors at Kilbride International Protection Centre, given it is an important element of mental well-being; if he will communicate this to all International Protection Centres and ensure these rights are upheld; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54741/23]
Thu, 7 Dec 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
Mick Barry
91. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will ensure there will be a guarantee that no claimant will receive less under the new pay-related jobseeker’s benefit than he or she would currently receive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54132/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Cabinet Committees
Mick Barry
4. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [53403/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Departmental Offices
Mick Barry
12. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach to report on the work of the parliamentary liaison unit in his Department. [52325/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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National Economic and Social Council
Mick Barry
17. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Council, a statutory agency operating under the aegis of his Department. [53404/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Work Permits
Mick Barry
69. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the review of the policy in relation to work permits, in particular in relation to permits for healthcare assistants and nursing; the rights and entitlements of those permit holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54087/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Family Reunification
Mick Barry
130. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice the status of the review taking place in relation to the income thresholds at which people can apply for family reunification; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54088/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Maternity Leave
Mick Barry
489. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth following reports by the World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative that women in Ireland struggle to access breastfeeding support, if he will consider introducing legislation for the provision of longer maternity leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53755/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Healthcare Policy
Mick Barry
603. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health following reports by the World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative that women in Ireland struggle to access breastfeeding support, what measures his Department will take to ensure that healthcare professionals and volunteer support groups are more efficiently equipped to provide said support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53756/23]
Tue, 28 Nov 2023
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Child Poverty
Mick Barry
4. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an overview on the report published by his Department on 14 November 2023 on how budget 2024 dealt with child poverty and child well-being. [51893/23]
Tue, 28 Nov 2023
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Mick Barry
9. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his engagement with the French Prime Minister. [51894/23]
Tue, 28 Nov 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Mick Barry
11. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the work of the policing reform implementation programme office in his Department. [51895/23]