Parliamentary questions

Waste Management

Pádraig O'Sullivan

46. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 346 of 27 June 2023, when people in rural areas will be able to access brown bins as per the Waste Action Plan; the reason for the extreme delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34428/23]

Agriculture Industry

Pádraig O'Sullivan

189. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration is being given to requests previously made by the Irish Beef and Lamb Association, IBLA, at both the beef market task force and the suckler brand proposition forum that his Department create a national herd DNA profile database in order to enhance the traceability options available for Irish beef being included and rolled out as part of the new national herd genotyping programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34424/23]

Agriculture Industry

Pádraig O'Sullivan

190. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department, through An Bord Bia, intends to use the unique position Ireland is in with regard to genotyping to allow origin confirmatory testing of beef labelled as Irish beef or variants to this claim to ensure there is the highest possible standards of traceability for Irish beef; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34425/23]

Agriculture Industry

Pádraig O'Sullivan

191. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he does not intend to establish enhanced origin testing for Irish beef using Genomic or DNA technology, the reason for this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34426/23]

Health Services Staff

Pádraig O'Sullivan

245. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of ENT consultants in Dublin; how many patients these consultants currently cover; are their plans to hire additional ENT consultants for Dublin; if so, if a timeframe is in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34499/23]

Health Services Staff

Pádraig O'Sullivan

246. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of ENT consultants in Cork and Kerry; how many patients these consultants currently cover; are their plans to hire additional ENT consultants for Cork and Kerry; if so, if a timeframe is in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34500/23]

Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Pádraig O'Sullivan

24. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach for a report on his attendance at the European Council on 29 and 30 June 2023. [32453/23]

Antisocial Behaviour

Pádraig O'Sullivan

56. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice if she will outline the subgroups established as part of the expert forum on anti-social behaviour; if she will provide an update on the most recent meeting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33956/23]

An Garda Síochána

Pádraig O'Sullivan

90. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the steps she intends to take to respond the recruitment crisis in An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33955/23]

Tax Code

Pádraig O'Sullivan

202. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to reducing excise duty on hydrotreated vegetable oil as a low emissions alternative to diesel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34119/23]

An Garda Síochána

Pádraig O'Sullivan

483. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice to outline the role that An Garda Síochána play in vetting applicants for local authority housing; if there are guidelines in place for the flow and or exchange of information; if she can provide further information on the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33742/23]

Agriculture Industry

Pádraig O'Sullivan

586. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of dairy farms in each county; to outline, in tabular form, the number of dairy farms with the following: less than 100 dairy cows, 101 to 150 dairy cows, 151 to 200 dairy cows, 201 to 250 dairy cows, 251 to 300 dairy cows, 301 to 350 dairy cows, 351-400 dairy cows, and farms with more than 400 dairy cows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34332/23]

Mental Health Services

Pádraig O'Sullivan

683. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive an appointment from CAMHS, given that their situation is deteriorating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33543/23]

Health Services

Pádraig O'Sullivan

742. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive payment under the Cross-Border Directive scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33770/23]

Health Strategies

Pádraig O'Sullivan

754. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he could outline the extent of his Department and agencies under the remit of his Department have engaged with stakeholders regarding the implementation of the EU HTA regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33835/23]

Medicinal Products

Pádraig O'Sullivan

755. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the level of drawdown on the €30 million announced for new medicines as part of Budget 2022, inclusive of acute spending and described on an in-year basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33836/23]

Healthcare Policy

Pádraig O'Sullivan

756. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he could outline to what extent the work of the NCPE is subject to audit and review; how many audits have been carried out on the work of the NCPE; whether or not any third party has reviewed any NCPE output; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33837/23]

Health Strategies

Pádraig O'Sullivan

757. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the EU HTA regulation, his views on the value of the regulation; if he could outline the likelihood that efficiencies will arise from its implementation that may improve the assessment and reimbursement timelines in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33838/23]

Health Strategies

Pádraig O'Sullivan

758. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health whether his Department is preparing any amendments to the Health Act (Supply of Medical Goods) 2013 on foot of the EU HTA regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33839/23]

Construction Industry

Pádraig O'Sullivan

63. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to reduce the cost of construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32919/23]

Housing Provision

Pádraig O'Sullivan

77. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how many social housing applicants had their files/cases closed due to them exceeding the income threshold for the years 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32918/23]

Legislative Measures

Pádraig O'Sullivan

127. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update regarding preparations within her Department for an enhanced pension for long-term family carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32968/23]

Social Welfare Code

Pádraig O'Sullivan

132. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration will be given to introducing a cost of disability payment in Budget 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32969/23]

Education Welfare Service

Pádraig O'Sullivan

211. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education her views on the staffing issues within the School Completion Programme in south Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33248/23]

Education Welfare Service

Pádraig O'Sullivan

212. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the value of staffing resources that were allocated to the School Completion Programme in South Kildare in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; the value of the staffing resources spent, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33249/23]

Education Welfare Service

Pádraig O'Sullivan

213. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education to confirm how many students in south Kildare were supported through the School Completion Programme in south Kildare in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33250/23]

Education Welfare Service

Pádraig O'Sullivan

214. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the steps she has taken to solve the staffing issues in the school completion programme in south Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33251/23]

Education Welfare Service

Pádraig O'Sullivan

215. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education how many staff members were employed to support the School Completion Programme in south Kildare in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33252/23]

EU Directives

Pádraig O'Sullivan

316. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the progress being made by his Department to implement the EU Directive 2021/2282 on health technology assessment (HTAR); and how this will impact how HTA is undertaken in Ireland. [33218/23]

State Bodies

Pádraig O'Sullivan

317. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of medicines assessments carried out by the NCPE that have been subject to external review or audit; the extent to which NCPE activity has been subject to audit to date; the governance and oversight procedures in place for the NCPE via the HSE's chief clinical officer and/or his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33220/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Pádraig O'Sullivan

325. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a date for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33265/23]

General Practitioner Services

Pádraig O'Sullivan

358. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if SouthDoc management is committed to providing a long-term service in Fermoy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33400/23]

General Practitioner Services

Pádraig O'Sullivan

359. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if SouthDoc management is committed to providing a proper out-of-hours service in Fermoy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33403/23]

Cabinet Committees

Pádraig O'Sullivan

4. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [32452/23]

Visa Applications

Pádraig O'Sullivan

141. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice when a decision will be made on a visa appeal (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32949/23]

Cabinet Committees

Pádraig O'Sullivan

9. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will meet next. [32451/23]

Bus Éireann

Pádraig O'Sullivan

188. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with Bus Éireann regarding an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32128/23]

Home Schooling

Pádraig O'Sullivan

291. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education how many persons worked as home tutors per annum for 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; how many of these are full-time on 39 hours per week or part-time on reduced hours, in tabular form; if these employees are paid on a weekly or monthly basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32298/23]

State Pensions

Pádraig O'Sullivan

396. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection why a person (details supplied) does not qualify for a State pension (contributory or non-contributory); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32385/23]

Work Permits

Pádraig O'Sullivan

9. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of employment permits issued to non-EEA home care workers since December 2022; the number of applications received; the number of applications refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31204/23]

Labour Market

Pádraig O'Sullivan

59. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he has taken to ensure that employers have access to qualified employees to meet the requirements of the labour market; when the next review of the critical skills occupation list will take place; what measures he is taking to stream-line the work permit application process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31203/23]

Schools Building Projects

Pádraig O'Sullivan

103. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education when a three-classroom extension project at a school (details supplied) will progress; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30829/23]

School Transport

Pádraig O'Sullivan

120. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 137 of 25 January 2023, if the ongoing school transport review will facilitate children in September 2023 who cannot gain access to their nearest school due to a shortage of school places and would then not qualify for school transport as they would not be attending their nearest school or second nearest school; if she will give specific consideration to an area in County Cork (details supplied) which experiences this issue every year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30828/23]

Mining Industry

Pádraig O'Sullivan

140. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications how many prospect mining licences have been issued in County Clare on a yearly basis for 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; how many are under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31206/23]

Mining Industry

Pádraig O'Sullivan

141. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what environmental impact is expected in County Clare following the issuance of mining prospect licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31207/23]

Mining Industry

Pádraig O'Sullivan

142. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what incentives are in place to attract foreign investment into the domestic mining industry; the logic behind same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31208/23]

State Examinations

Pádraig O'Sullivan

319. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if she will engage with the State Examinations Commission regarding the possibility of an examination deferral for a student (details supplied), considering the traumatic circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31169/23]

Social Welfare Appeals

Pádraig O'Sullivan

413. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30624/23]

Hospital Staff

Pádraig O'Sullivan

724. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE Health Sector Employment Report for April 2023 does not contain the equivalent staff breakdown details for Cork University Hospital, which are provided for the Mercy University Hospital and the South Infirmary University Hospital. [31113/23]

Hospital Staff

Pádraig O'Sullivan

725. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he will detail the latest staff numbers in Cork University Hospital and the corresponding details for December 2019, in tabular form (details supplied). [31114/23]

Pharmacy Services

Pádraig O'Sullivan

729. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he has engaged with Minister for Health regarding pay restoration for community pharmacists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30871/23]

Environmental Impact Assessments

Pádraig O'Sullivan

22. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he will give consideration to establishing a fund specifically aimed at noise mitigation and-or sound barriers to mitigate the impact of major motorway construction projects on local residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29879/23]

Road Projects

Pádraig O'Sullivan

34. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the Dunkettle interchange; if he will outline when the project will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29880/23]

Tax Reliefs

Pádraig O'Sullivan

116. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance how many people in Cork have benefitted from the enhanced help-to-buy scheme launched in July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30143/23]

Defence Forces

Pádraig O'Sullivan

83. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the initiatives he will undertake to improve recruitment and retention in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29459/23]

Defence Forces

Pádraig O'Sullivan

98. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if additional funding will be allocated in Budget 2024 in order to implement the recommendations of the Commission on Defence in relation to capital spending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29458/23]

Sex Offenders Notification Requirements

Pádraig O'Sullivan

444. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice if she is satisfied with the level of compliance by persons (details supplied) who are subject to the requirements of Part 2 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001; how many convicted sex offenders travelling to Ireland from another country, EU and non-EEA, that have been prosecuted for breaching these conditions for the years 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29440/23]

Healthcare Policy

Pádraig O'Sullivan

623. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when he will publish the HSE Amyloidosis Working Group report, a new model of care and national guidelines, which was submitted in August 2020, approved in October 2022 and remains uncirculated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29179/23]

Healthcare Policy

Pádraig O'Sullivan

624. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when he expects implementation of the guidelines set out in the HSE Amyloidosis Working Group report, a new model of care and national guidelines, which was submitted in August 2020, and approved in October 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29183/23]

Health Service Executive

Pádraig O'Sullivan

651. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of times the HSE’s Chief Clinical Officer has been briefed on the NCPE’s ongoing activity; what reporting requirements are in place for the NCPE to report to the chief clinical officer; what performance measurements are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29316/23]

Departmental Reports

Pádraig O'Sullivan

28. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when he expects the final report of the Consultative Forum on International Security to be published; if he has given the chair a timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28617/23]

EU Enlargement

Pádraig O'Sullivan

38. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government will offer assistance to Moldova to help them prepare for EU membership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28616/23]

Closed-Circuit Television Systems

Pádraig O'Sullivan

77. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the Local Government Management Agency has submitted draft codes of practice so that standards can be set for the operation of CCTV by local authorities to tackle illegal dumping; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28614/23]

Public Sector Pensions

Pádraig O'Sullivan

118. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the 2% pension increase due to An Post workers will be authorised; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28615/23]

Social Welfare Appeals

Pádraig O'Sullivan

226. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) which has been ongoing for months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28910/23]

Economic Policy

Pádraig O'Sullivan

7. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the Government’s response to Ireland’s Competitiveness Challenge 2022. [28115/23]

Cabinet Committees

Pádraig O'Sullivan

11. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Health will next meet. [27246/23]

Cabinet Committees

Pádraig O'Sullivan

14. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Health is next due to meet. [28116/23]

Sports Funding

Pádraig O'Sullivan

89. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will confirm how much money has been allocated to soccer clubs, sporting clubs (details supplied) and rugby clubs under the sports capital grant for the past four rounds of grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28911/23]

Pharmacy Services

Pádraig O'Sullivan

141. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he will engage with an organisation (details supplied) regarding concerns it has for future funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28620/23]

Pharmacy Services

Pádraig O'Sullivan

142. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if his Department has considered the introduction of a flat-fee model of care being reimbursed at €6.50 per medicine; if his Department has costed this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28621/23]

Pharmacy Services

Pádraig O'Sullivan

143. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he has plans to expand the scope of practice for pharmacists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28622/23]

Pharmacy Services

Pádraig O'Sullivan

144. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he and his Department will engage with the community pharmacy sector to discuss a new contract and enhance its role in the delivery of healthcare in the community, as per the commitment in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28623/23]

Departmental Data

Pádraig O'Sullivan

148. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health to outline the expenditure levels of new medicines and new uses of existing medicines in 2022 on an in-year basis under the oncology drug management system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28652/23]

Departmental Data

Pádraig O'Sullivan

149. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health to outline the expenditure levels of new medicines and new uses of existing medicines in 2022 on an in-year basis under the high-tech scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28653/23]

Departmental Data

Pádraig O'Sullivan

150. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health to outline the expenditure levels of new medicines and new uses of existing medicines in 2022 on an in-year basis under the general medical scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28654/23]

Medicinal Products

Pádraig O'Sullivan

151. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health to outline the expenditure levels of new medicines and new uses of existing medicines in 2022 on an in-year basis under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28655/23]

Medicinal Products

Pádraig O'Sullivan

152. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health to outline the expenditure levels of new medicines and new uses of existing medicines in 2022 on an in-year basis under acute spending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28656/23]

Medicinal Products

Pádraig O'Sullivan

153. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 738 of 30 May 2023, if he could outline the planned publication date for the PCRS December 2022 Performance Report referred to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28657/23]

Broadband Infrastructure

Pádraig O'Sullivan

109. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the Broadband Connection Points Programme in Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28332/23]

Rural Schemes

Pádraig O'Sullivan

114. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the local improvement scheme in Cork; the number of applications received and approved in Cork in 2022 and to date in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28333/23]

National Broadband Plan

Pádraig O'Sullivan

195. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress to provide broadband to a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27605/23]

National Broadband Plan

Pádraig O'Sullivan

196. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress to provide broadband to a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27606/23]

Departmental Programmes

Pádraig O'Sullivan

854. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide a list of the projects approved under the IIP project prior to the closing of the scheme which are still eligible to drawdown endowments to ensure completion, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27094/23]

An Garda Síochána

Pádraig O'Sullivan

918. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the powers An Garda Síochána has to disclose personal information to a victim of a violent crime in relation to their perpetrator; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28145/23]

An Garda Síochána

Pádraig O'Sullivan

919. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the powers she has granted An Garda Síochána to disclose an alleged perpetrator’s previous convictions where a victim’s life is believed to be in danger; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28146/23]

International Protection

Pádraig O'Sullivan

1029. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when his Department will pay a contractor (details supplied) in Cork for accommodation and services rendered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27328/23]

State Bodies

Pádraig O'Sullivan

1131. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 737 of 30 May 2023, the number of times the Chief Clinical Officer of the NCPE has briefed him since he took office in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27244/23]

Health Service Executive

Pádraig O'Sullivan

1307. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the current members of the implementation working group set up to consider and progress the various recommendations contained in a report (details supplied) into governance arrangement to support HSE drug reimbursement; the dates of each of the meetings of the working group; the target month for the working group to report to Government; the consultation process; and the work that has been carried out to date by the group. [28449/23]

Health Services Staff

Pádraig O'Sullivan

8. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he will appoint a HSE patient liaison team official with a special focus on rare disease patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26591/23]

Health Services Staff

Pádraig O'Sullivan

28. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the reason HSE enhanced community care consultant posts will only be allocated to model 4 hospitals; if he will address concerns by consultants in the area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26590/23]

Student Accommodation

Pádraig O'Sullivan

87. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to ensure there will be sufficient student accommodation ahead of the next academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26589/23]

Third Level Costs

Pádraig O'Sullivan

132. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on his recent meeting with student and stakeholder groups to discuss reducing the cost of third level education; when he expects the options paper to be published; the other measures he and his Department are examining to reduce the costs for students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26588/23]

Social Welfare Appeals

Pádraig O'Sullivan

230. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a Section 317 review request by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26785/23]

Animal Welfare

Pádraig O'Sullivan

268. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if additional money will be allocated to animal rescue charities in budget 2024, given the unprecedented amount of surrenders they are dealing with at present and in the aftermath of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26799/23]

Data Centres

Pádraig O'Sullivan

23. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will take steps to ensure the progress of a project (details supplied) that will deliver significant economic, social and environmental benefits to Wicklow, and which is currently delayed due to a situation which has arisen under his Department and agencies under its remit, whereby a “demand-side strategy for large energy users”, as required under the Climate Action Plan 2023, has not been completed, leading to a situation whereby this project cannot progress under the current policy framework which is the responsibility of his Department, and which has the potential to put this project in jeopardy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26510/23]

Driver Test

Pádraig O'Sullivan

36. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport when a person (details supplied) will receive a date for a driving test; if consideration will be given to circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26436/23]

Immigration Status

Pádraig O'Sullivan

99. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice when a decision will be made on a residency application by a person (details supplied), bearing in mind the considerable distress it is causing to the applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26463/23]

Visa Applications

Pádraig O'Sullivan

101. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice when a decision will be made on a visa application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26481/23]

Disability Services

Pádraig O'Sullivan

87. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he is taking to provide respite services for disabled people and children with disabilities in Cork; the number of beds currently available in CHO 4; the number of people waiting for respite; the efforts being made to increase respite availability for people with disabilities in CHO 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25954/23]