Parliamentary questions

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

119. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the number of children who attend the clinical psychologist service in Cherry Orchard Hospital for assessment and treatment; the length of the waiting lists; and the average length of time for a child on the waiting list. [47497/18]

Medical Card Eligibility

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

192. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is not eligible for a full medical card. [47287/18]

Brexit Issues

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

193. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if a current service (details supplied) provided in County Derry will continue after Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47288/18]

Health and Safety

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

124. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the action he has taken or plans to take on foot of the O'Toole report which was sent to the whistleblowers 12 months ago and feedback received a number of months ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45046/18]

Defence Forces Recruitment

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

125. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason a person (details supplied) was not able to start their military training on the date advised to them; the steps the Defence Forces is taking to ensure that this person can start training as soon as possible; if the person will start training before the end of 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45051/18]

Departmental Funding

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

126. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the annual allocation for defence in each budget since 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45053/18]

Air Corps Strength

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

131. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel employed in a full-time flight safety role in the Air Corps; and the ranks of each. [45753/18]

Arms Trade

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

453. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the reason €0 worth of arms exports have been reported by Ireland for the period 2009 to 2016 under the EU common code of conduct on arms exports despite over €419 million worth of licences being reported for the same period; the reason Ireland has not provided information for actual arms exports during this period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45229/18]

Arms Trade

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

454. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the value of arms exports during the period 2009 to 2016; the measures taken to ensure all information on arms exports in line with the EU common position is accurately reported in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45230/18]

School Transport Provision

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

181. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) can expect school transport to be provided for children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44160/18]

Work Placement Programmes

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

166. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of University of Limerick students who had been sent to Baldonnel for work experience. [43321/18]

Social Welfare Payments Administration

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

646. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a social welfare payment; and when they can expect a decision on their case. [43661/18]

Community Childcare Subvention Programme

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

304. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a person (details supplied) is entitled to receive the targeted childcare subsidy. [42857/18]

Exceptional Needs Payment Applications

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

199. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a matter regarding an application by a person (details supplied) will be addressed. [41568/18]

Air Corps Operations

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

49. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the potential of the Air Corps being redeployed to provide helicopter support services for the Irish Coast Guard has been examined; and if a business case or cost-benefit analysis will be requested in order to examine this potential. [41444/18]

Jobseeker's Allowance Applications

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

236. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application by a person (details supplied) to be placed on the back to work scheme will be reviewed; and if an exception will be made to allow them access to the scheme. [41291/18]

Defence Forces Medical Services

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

6. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if it is standard practice that a senior medical officer will carry out a full medical prior to overseas deployment but that a junior medical officer will provide a prescription for anti-malaria drugs; the reason for this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40800/18]

Naval Service Vessels

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

7. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the occasions in the past five years that a Naval Service ship was delayed from setting out to sail at the scheduled time and date; the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40801/18]

Defence Forces Training

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

8. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of staff involved in training new recruits; the whole-time equivalent of those involved in training new recruits; the rank of those involved; if those involved in training are included in establishment figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40803/18]

Defence Forces Strength

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

9. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the whole-time equivalent figure for the Defence Forces corresponds with the establishment figure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40804/18]

Defence Forces Recruitment

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

10. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of applications to join the Defence Forces in each of the past five years; the number of those that successfully passed each stage of the recruitment process; the number of those that were subsequently enlisted in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40805/18]

Defence Forces Recruitment

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

11. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount spent on recruitment to the Defence Forces in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40807/18]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

12. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason new recruits are obliged to pay for rations; the cost to rectify this; if it is a matter that was brought before the conciliation and arbitration scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40809/18]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

13. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the outstanding decisions of the conciliation and arbitration scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40810/18]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

14. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to introduce a military service allowance at a lower rate for recruits in order to compensate them for the loss of the free travel pass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40811/18]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

15. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated annual cost to provide a once-off €200 completion bonus for recruits that successfully complete their training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40812/18]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

16. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated cost to restore the 10% reduction in the overseas allowances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40813/18]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

17. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated cost to restore all cuts to the military allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40814/18]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

18. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated cost to restore the 5% cut in the military service allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40815/18]

Defence Forces Personnel

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

19. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to engage with the military authorities and the representative organisations of the Defence Forces in respect of the application of the working time directive to Defence Forces personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40816/18]

Defence Forces Representative Organisations

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

20. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of times he has met with organisations (details supplied) in an official capacity to discuss issues affecting Defence Forces personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40817/18]

Defence Forces Contracts

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

21. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to review the practice whereby continuance in service contracts are offered after two years; if this period will be extended to five years as a measure to address retention issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40818/18]

Defence Forces Contracts

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

22. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel on post-21 years service contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40819/18]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

23. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the provision of long service increments as a measure to retain expert staff will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40820/18]

Defence Forces Personnel Data

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

24. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel that have been discharged by purchase over each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40821/18]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

25. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a review was carried out by the military authorities in regard to the technical pay structure of the Defence Forces following the Haddington Road agreement; if a report on same was provided to his Department; if so, the findings of the report ; if the report has been published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40822/18]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

26. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a review was carried out by the military authorities in regard to the technical pay structure of the Defence Forces following the Haddington Road agreement; if a report on same was provided to his Department; if so, the findings of the report; if the report has been published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40823/18]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

27. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to publish the review of the conciliation and arbitration scheme report; his further plans to implement the findings of the report; the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40825/18]

Primary Care Centres

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

212. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the status of the primary care centre in Rialto, Dublin 8, in view of the collapse of a company (details supplied). [40592/18]

Special Educational Needs

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

90. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the schools in the Dublin 8, 10 and 12 areas that provide ASD units; the capacity of these units; the way in which they are resourced; and the length of the waiting lists to attend these units. [40399/18]

Special Educational Needs

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

91. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he expects new ASD units to open or existing ones to expand based on the new legislation introduced. [40400/18]

Special Educational Needs

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

92. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funding available to ASD units. [40401/18]

Autism Incidence

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

126. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults, respectively, in the Dublin 8, 10 and 12 areas who have been diagnosed on the autism spectrum disorder. [40398/18]

Public Service Pay Commission Reports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

44. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason for the delay in submitting the joint submission from the military authorities and his Department to the Public Service Pay Commission in respect of Defence Forces pay and allowances. [40101/18]

Defence Forces Contracts

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

61. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to implement the Working Time Directive for members of the Defence Forces. [39960/18]

Defence Forces Medicinal Products

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

67. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of planned overseas deployment of Defence Forces in the coming 12 months; if the service-level agreement for the provision of Lariam has been extended with the HSE; his plans to prescribe mefloquine, known as Lariam, to those who will be deployed in deployment zones in which there is a risk of malaria; and the sources from which the Defence Forces will acquire this drug, which is now unavailable here. [39964/18]

Defence Forces Retirements

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

71. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether the current level of turnover in the Defence Forces is dysfunctional; and his plans to address same. [39962/18]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

85. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if all decisions made under the conciliation and arbitration scheme for the Defence Forces have been implemented; and the reason for the delay in implementing outstanding decisions. [39961/18]

Ministerial Meetings

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

86. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the events he has attended with the Minister of State with special responsibility for Defence in the past two years. [29288/18]

Ministerial Briefing

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

87. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of departmental briefings he has received since becoming Minister of Defence in 2016. [29289/18]

Ministerial Briefing

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

88. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has met and received a briefing from the Defence Forces Chief of Staff since 1 January 2017. [29290/18]

Commemorative Events

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

111. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the decade of centenaries commemorative events she has attended in the past two years. [29287/18]

Social and Affordable Housing Provision

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

623. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if construction will commence as promised on the 54 housing units in St. Teresa’s Gardens in October 2018. [39596/18]

Social and Affordable Housing Provision

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

624. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the reason for the delay in the chosen developer starting on the 54 housing units on the St. Teresa’s Gardens site. [39597/18]

Fuel Allowance Eligibility

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

222. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a homeless person on a community employment scheme is not eligible for the fuel allowance when they are housed and were not in receipt of fuel allowance previously; and her views on whether this effectively penalises a person that is on a community employment scheme and then secures a long-term home. [39139/18]

Fuel Allowance Eligibility

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

225. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a homeless person on a community employment scheme is not eligible for the fuel allowance when they are housed and were not in receipt of fuel allowance previously (details supplied). [39234/18]

Hospital Appointments Status

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

161. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be given an urgent date for an appointment to attend the ear, nose and throat department in either Tallaght or Crumlin children's hospitals. [38930/18]

Residency Permits

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

209. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a person (details supplied) will receive a GNIB card. [38360/18]

Hospital Staff Recruitment

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

293. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if the current vacant clinical psychologist position in Cherry Orchard Hospital will be filled as a matter of urgency (details supplied). [38439/18]

Medical Card Applications

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

338. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the status of a medical card application by a person (details supplied); and when a decision will issue on his or her case. [38714/18]

Disability Allowance Applications

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

500. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for disability allowance by a person (details supplied); and when a decision on the case will issue. [38712/18]

Carer's Allowance Applications

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

501. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for carer's allowance by a person (details supplied); and when a decision on the case will issue. [38713/18]

School Staff

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

177. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) will be allocated an extra teaching post for sixth year. [37139/18]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

31. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to increase pay for the Defence Forces in budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36673/18]

Overseas Missions Data

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

32. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if Defence Forces missions are planned to Mali; if so, the number to be deployed; if Lariam has been purchased for the purposes of the deployment; if so, the quantities of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36675/18]

Defence Forces Operations

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

33. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if there are restrictions on military leave for the week commencing 18 September 2018; the barracks and number affected; the reasons for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36676/18]

Defence Forces Strength

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

34. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which the recommended establishment figure for the Defence Forces is calculated; if it is based on population density or other considerations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36677/18]

Defence Forces Medicinal Products

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

35. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if mefloquine continues to be purchased under the four year framework agreement on the supply and pricing of medicines for use by the Defence Forces; when this agreement is due to expire; if the Defence Forces plan to renew the agreement; if the agreement stipulates the quantity of mefloquine to be provided; if this quantity will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36678/18]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

36. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the level of reduction to each of the allowances in the Defence Forces since 2008; if these cuts are part of FEMPI legislation; the provision for restoration of the cuts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36679/18]

Defence Forces Operations

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

37. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps he will take to address the concerns of the Defence Forces regarding pay and conditions for deployment during the Papal visit in respect of the provision of overtime payments and safe working conditions; the number of Defence Forces staff deployed during the Papal visit; if he has met with members of the Defence Forces about their concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36680/18]

International Agreements

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

41. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there is an international status of force agreement in place whereby crimes committed by forces of the United States of America here will not be prosecuted here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36674/18]

Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

812. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if funding will be made available through the HSE in order that a person (details supplied) is awarded a wheelchair that was applied for in March 2018. [36205/18]

Medical Card Eligibility

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

835. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue regarding a medical card application by a person (details supplied). [36294/18]

Waste Disposal Charges

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

1032. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when an annual support of €75 for persons with lifelong, long-term medical incontinence under the waste management subvention scheme will be introduced. [35582/18]

Disability Allowance Applications

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

1265. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for the delay in making a decision on an application by persons (details supplied) for a disability allowance. [36293/18]

Local Authority Housing

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

1343. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the reason for the delay in announcing funding for phase 2 of a project (details supplied) in view of the fact that phase 1 will be near completion in September 2018. [35732/18]

Military Medals

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

49. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will revisit the decision of 15 December 2017 not to issue a 1916 centenary commemorative medal to veterans medal to former members of the Defence Forces (details supplied); and the reason the proposal was rejected in the past. [32678/18]

Protected Disclosures

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

51. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which he has responded to a protected disclosure regarding the untimely deaths of Air Corps personnel made to him in January 2018. [32843/18]

Defence Forces Drug Tests

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

53. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the dates of all the mandatory drug testing that took place at Casement Aerodrome in the past 15 years; the number of personnel tested on each occasion; the number of failed tests; the reason for failure of same; the surname letters used to select those scheduled for testing (details supplied); and the number of personnel scheduled for testing that were not tested. [32925/18]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

2436. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a single parent that is paying a mortgage cannot rent an unoccupied room in their house to help assist in the payment of the mortgage in view of the fact if they do rent a room the equivalent of the income generated is removed from the social welfare payment; her plans to address the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32407/18]

Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

2548. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason the decision was made to cut benefits in the case of a person (details supplied); if the one-parent family payment will be reinstated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34581/18]

Exceptional Needs Payment Applications

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

2549. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address a matter regarding an application by a person (details supplied). [34582/18]

Defence Forces Medicinal Products

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

61. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated cost of conducting a screening programme for side effects of Lariam for Defence Force veterans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32057/18]

National Development Plan Expenditure

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

62. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the planned capital investment in Defence Force buildings and equipment over each of the next five years; the projects to be progressed in this timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32058/18]

Air Ambulance Service Provision

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

63. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated cost of providing a 24-hour air ambulance service through the Air Corps, in terms of capital and current spend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32059/18]

Defence Forces Allowances

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

64. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated cost of restoring all allowances to Defence Forces, per allowance, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32060/18]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

65. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated cost of restoring annual leave hours lost be members of the Defence Forces as a result of their exclusion from working time legislation in each of the years 2016, 2017 and to date 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32062/18]

Departmental Legal Costs

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

66. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated costs of defending litigation on Lariam and Air Corps toxic chemical exposure in each year over the past ten years, excluding settlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32063/18]

School Management

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

219. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the information for the running of a school (details supplied) has not been forthcoming from his Department; and if a direct contact person that can provide the principal with updates as they arise will be appointed. [30402/18]

Schools Building Projects Status

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

220. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the action being taken about a permanent building for a school (details supplied) which was originally scheduled for September 2019; the new target date for same; and his views on whether it will be achieved. [30403/18]

Prisoner Data

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

303. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of remand prisoners held alongside persons serving a prison sentence by prison; and the number of remand prisoners cell sharing with sentenced prisoners. [30351/18]

Building Regulations

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

938. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans for legislative change to give effect to the section of the European Union's energy performance of buildings directive which deals with the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in new residential and non-residential buildings with more than ten parking spaces and such buildings that are undergoing major renovations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30605/18]

International Agreements

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

152. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the agreements made by Ireland at the EU Council meeting in respect of security and defence matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29610/18]

Multi-annual Budget Plans

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

153. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to include a dedicated budgetary heading on security and defence in the multi-annual financial framework of the EU and the budgetary implications for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29611/18]

Permanent Structured Co-operation

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

154. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if details have been given on the second wave of PESCO projects with the updated list of projects and participants to be decided by November 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29612/18]

European Defence Capabilities

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

155. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps that have been taken by Ireland to implement priorities identified by the capability development plan and co-ordinated annual review on defence; the estimated cost of the implementation of same; the outstanding priorities identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29613/18]

European Defence Capabilities

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

156. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the involvement of Ireland in the European defence industrial development programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29614/18]

Multi-annual Budget Plans

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

157. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the financial implications for Ireland arising from the EU Commission proposal of 13 June 2018 for a regulation establishing the European defence fund for the period 2021 to 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29615/18]

European Defence Action Plan

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

158. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the proposals to increase the mobility of military personnel, material and equipment at EU level as discussed at the recent European Council meeting; the implications of same for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29616/18]

European Defence Action Plan

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

159. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the actions requested of Ireland in order to implement the action plan on military mobility adopted by the High Representative and the European Commission on 28 March 2018; the estimated timeframe for the completion of such actions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29617/18]