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Tue, 23 May 2023
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Courts Service
Cormac Devlin
562. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice to provide an update on the construction of the new family court facility at Hammond Lane, Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24785/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Courts Service
Cormac Devlin
563. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice if there a dedicated email address for Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24786/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Health Services
Cormac Devlin
664. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of the case (details supplied); if it could be reviewed as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24275/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Cormac Devlin
708. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on the complaints process for parents of children who are refused a place in the early childhood care and education programme based on additional needs; the body that deals with these complaints specifically on discrimination based on additional needs of the child; if he or his Department has discussed this issue with the Department of Health as there is some crossover with Tusla; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24944/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Medicinal Products
Cormac Devlin
930. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the supply of a medication (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24991/23]
Thu, 18 May 2023
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Housing Schemes
Cormac Devlin
82. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how he is financing the construction of affordable apartments under cost rental; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23641/23]
Thu, 18 May 2023
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Housing Policy
Cormac Devlin
170. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the implementation of Housing for All; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23640/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Defence Forces
Cormac Devlin
7. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for a report on the work of the external oversight body for the Defence Forces; if membership is being expanded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22686/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Defence Forces
Cormac Devlin
25. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how salaries and remuneration for members of the Defence Forces compares with those in service in the United Kingdom and EU countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22685/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Pension Provisions
Cormac Devlin
229. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on correspondence and meetings by his officials around the CIÉ 1951 Pension Scheme; if he will confirm that no changes will be made the underlying statutory instrument until there has been full consultation with stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22609/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Renewable Energy Generation
Cormac Devlin
322. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the supports available to schools to access and install solar panels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22624/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Rental Sector
Cormac Devlin
403. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider amending the regulations underpinning the tenant purchase scheme to expand eligibility for persons in receipt of long-term disability and invalidity allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22612/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Rental Sector
Cormac Devlin
404. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider amending the regulations around cost rental to allow people marginally under the current income threshold to access cost rental schemes, where affordability can be demonstrated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22613/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Social Insurance
Cormac Devlin
454. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will confirm the number of public servants who were transferred from a class A to Class D stamp (public servants recruited before 6 April 1995); the entitlements these individuals have; if there are any plans to expand eligibility for the State pension for persons who paid class D PRSI; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22606/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Social Insurance
Cormac Devlin
455. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will confirm the number of public servants who were transferred from class A to class D stamp pre-1995; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22607/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Budget Process
Cormac Devlin
456. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider bringing forward supports, including tax relief, for the non-custodial parents/guardians of children, as part of Budget 2024, as a way of supporting their care of children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22614/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Visa Applications
Cormac Devlin
491. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice if he will seek an update on the application for a visa by a person (details supplied) which was made during the summer of 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22608/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Childcare Services
Cormac Devlin
567. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider bringing forward supports, including tax relief, for individuals who employ childminders, as part of Budget 2024, as a way to relieving pressure on crèche places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22610/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Medicinal Products
Cormac Devlin
639. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the difficulties women are facing when trying to access vital medicines for hyperemesis gravidarum; if he will provide an update on the efforts that are being made to resolve the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22611/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Legislative Measures
Cormac Devlin
751. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on any public engagement process with academics and stakeholders who have suggestions and concerns in relation to the Research and Innovation Bill 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22605/23]
Thu, 27 Apr 2023
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Northern Ireland
Cormac Devlin
64. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an update on his engagement with the United Kingdom government in relation to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19710/23]
Thu, 27 Apr 2023
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Northern Ireland
Cormac Devlin
68. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions he has had in relation to the restoration of Northern Ireland Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19709/23]
Tue, 28 Mar 2023
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Parking Provision
Cormac Devlin
215. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider establishing a working group with a view to reviewing the existing arrangements for blue parking permits to ensure they are fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15088/23]
Tue, 28 Mar 2023
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Housing Schemes
Cormac Devlin
307. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a report on the operation of the tenant in-situ purchase scheme across the four Dublin local authorities, by month; the number of applications received, accepted and rejected by each local authority during the months April 2022 to February 2023; the funding available to each local authority in Dublin under the scheme, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15086/23]
Tue, 28 Mar 2023
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Housing Schemes
Cormac Devlin
308. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a report on the operation of the croí cónaithe town fund scheme across the four Dublin local authorities, including by month and grant type that is, vacant or derelict; the number and value of applications received, accepted and rejected by each local authority in Dublin during the months July 2022 to February 2023; the funding available to each local authority under the scheme, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15087/23]
Thu, 23 Mar 2023
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Broadband Infrastructure
Cormac Devlin
174. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will seek a report from NBI about the continuing issues in an area (details supplied) where broadband was installed in the estate over three years ago but still has not been activated for the majority of households in the estate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14530/23]
Thu, 23 Mar 2023
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Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Cormac Devlin
189. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport if he will detail engagements between his officials and TFI over the past 12 months around the TFI Live App; if he will provide an update on the decision to remove the GPS tracking feature for buses from the TFI Live App; when it is expected to resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14531/23]
Thu, 23 Mar 2023
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Approved Housing Bodies
Cormac Devlin
222. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of overall units and number of complexes owned and managed by an approved housing body (details supplied); and the funding provided by his Department to this AHB, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14533/23]
Thu, 23 Mar 2023
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Approved Housing Bodies
Cormac Devlin
223. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of an approved housing body (details supplied); and if it held a management company annual general meeting in 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14534/23]
Thu, 23 Mar 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Cormac Devlin
270. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14537/23]
Thu, 23 Mar 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Cormac Devlin
271. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14538/23]
Thu, 23 Mar 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Cormac Devlin
272. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14539/23]
Thu, 23 Mar 2023
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Public Services Card
Cormac Devlin
292. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will detail in tabular form the number of public service card applications processed per month, by INTREO office, in Dublin during the period January 2022 to February 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14535/23]
Thu, 23 Mar 2023
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Public Services Card
Cormac Devlin
293. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is aware of issues in relation to the provision of a service (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14536/23]
Thu, 23 Mar 2023
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Disability Services
Cormac Devlin
299. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the status of negotiations between the HSE and a group (details supplied) regarding the provision of services within the CHO6 area, which matter continues to cause uncertainty and distress for service users and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14532/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Vacant Properties
Cormac Devlin
116. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details of the new €150 million URDF vacancy fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11719/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Defective Building Materials
Cormac Devlin
137. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the defects scheme for apartments and duplexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11720/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Energy Prices
Cormac Devlin
170. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide details of meetings his officials had with the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities to examine the current prices being charged by regulated utilities between 1 September 2022 and 1 March 2023, in tabular form; the efforts being made to ensure that reductions in wholesale energy prices are being passed on to consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12044/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Foreshore Issues
Cormac Devlin
214. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current staffing levels assigned to the foreshore unit in his Department in the years 2016 to 2023, in tabular form; if he has plans to increase the resources of the unit to prioritise the assessment of foreshore licence applications for the purposes of facilitating necessary works in connection with offshore wind developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12045/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Foreshore Issues
Cormac Devlin
215. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average processing times for foreshore licence applications related to Phase 2 offshore wind energy developments for the years 2020 to 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12046/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Foreshore Issues
Cormac Devlin
216. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will direct officials in the foreshore unit to publish, on a monthly basis, a list of outstanding FLAs for offshore wind projects, including their status and the indicative timeline to a decision, similar to other agencies and Departments, in order to provide greater transparency for offshore wind operators and the general public regarding processing times for related foreshore licence applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12047/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Housing Schemes
Cormac Devlin
217. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a status update on a public housing scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12048/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Freedom of Information
Cormac Devlin
255. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education the number of requests under GDPR or FOI for personal data from her Department, including average processing times monthly during the period 1 January 2020 to 1 March 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12072/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Freedom of Information
Cormac Devlin
289. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide details of engagements or meetings his officials have had with Tusla about GDPR/FOI subject access request (SAR) processing times, in tabular form; the number of requests under GDPR/FOI for personal data requests processed by Tusla, including average processing times monthly during the period 1 January 2020 to 1 March 2023, by administrative region; Dublin North East, Dublin Mid Leinster, South East, South West, Mid-West and West North West; the arrangements that are being put in place by Tusla to deal with exceptional time sensitive matters requiring urgent responses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12070/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Freedom of Information
Cormac Devlin
290. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12071/23]
Tue, 28 Feb 2023
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School Textbooks
Cormac Devlin
345. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the free schoolbooks scheme, including details of how schools and suppliers can access the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9688/23]
Wed, 22 Feb 2023
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Cabinet Committees
Cormac Devlin
8. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on the economy and investment will meet next. [8880/23]
Tue, 21 Feb 2023
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Community Development Projects
Cormac Devlin
302. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will detail national policy on promoting and supporting community gardens and allotments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8381/23]
Tue, 21 Feb 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Cormac Devlin
407. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8380/23]
Tue, 21 Feb 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Cormac Devlin
408. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8383/23]