Parliamentary questions

Middle East

Matt Carthy

126. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has raised his concerns in relation to war crimes being committed by Israel in Rafah with the Israeli ambassador; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7904/24]

Naval Service

Matt Carthy

152. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the recent monitoring by the Naval Service of a Russian oil tanker of the west coast of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7901/24]

Defence Forces

Matt Carthy

153. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his proposals to support the work of veterans associations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7902/24]

Defence Forces

Matt Carthy

154. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of people who retired from the Defence Forces in each of the years 2019 to date, by rank and by years of service, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7903/24]

Legislative Measures

Matt Carthy

155. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the legislative basis on which he approves Irish participation in EU battle groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7950/24]

Legislative Measures

Matt Carthy

156. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the legislative basis on which he approves Irish participation in NATO Partnership for Peace and the Individual Tailored Partnership Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7951/24]

Legislative Measures

Matt Carthy

157. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on Ireland's new agreement with NATO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7952/24]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Matt Carthy

289. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if she will put in place provision to ensure that a child enrolled in early intervention in a school will have an entitlement to continue their formal education in the same school if their needs are being met there; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7740/24]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Matt Carthy

290. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if provision can be made for flexibility for a child to continue early intervention for a period after they turn six years of age if that is appropriate for the child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7741/24]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Matt Carthy

291. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education the number of children at each school that have been enrolled in early intervention classes in the school years 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, in tabular form; the number therein that were subsequently enrolled in formal education in the same school; the number therein that moved school after early intervention; the number therein that remain within early intervention for which there is currently a plan to provide for the continuance of their education at the same school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7742/24]

Prison Service

Matt Carthy

435. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number of male prisoners and number of female prisoners at each prison and the number therein that are serving sentences of 0-3months, 3-6 months, 6 months - 1 year, 1-2 years, 2-3 years, 3-4 years, 4-5 years, 5-10 years, 10-15 years, 15-20 years and over 20 years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8057/24]

International Protection

Matt Carthy

484. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of people seeking international protection that are currently accommodated at the M Hotel, Kingscourt Road, Carrickmacross; if there are proposals to increase the number of people accommodated at this location, and the details if so; if there will be any community engagement prior to any such increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7590/24]

Disability Services

Matt Carthy

495. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current positions within the Monaghan CDNT that are currently unfilled either due to vacancy or leave; the length of time in each instance that the post has been unfilled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7744/24]

Disability Services

Matt Carthy

496. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current status of the position of manager at Monaghan CDNT; if the current manager, temporary or otherwise, has the full authority to make decisions relating to the care and treatment of children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7745/24]

Disability Services

Matt Carthy

497. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children in County Monaghan currently receiving OT services through the CDNT; the number therein who require additional hours; the number therein who receive this service through an outsourced or private body; his proposals to increase the level of OT services provided in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7747/24]

Disability Services

Matt Carthy

498. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth whether those families who are forced to source services such as OT due to lack of availability within the CDNTs will have their costs recouped by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7748/24]

Disability Services

Matt Carthy

499. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if an application has been received from an organisation (details supplied) for funding that would allow this service to provide day respite to children on Saturdays and Sundays in the modern, purpose-built facilities that are available; the status of such an application; when the funding will be allocated for this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7762/24]

Disability Services

Matt Carthy

500. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of a business case developed by an organisation (details supplied) that would enable it to provide overnight respite services; if he will ensure that the necessary funding is provided to bring this proposal to fruition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7763/24]

Disability Services

Matt Carthy

501. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of a business case developed by an organisation (details supplied) that would enable it to provide additional residential places in this north Monaghan community; if he will ensure the necessary funding is provided to bring this proposal to fruition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7764/24]

International Protection

Matt Carthy

514. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are proposals or negotiations to accommodate people seeking international protection, or other accommodation programmes under his Department's auspices, at a hotel (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8058/24]

International Protection

Matt Carthy

515. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are proposals or negotiations to accommodate people seeking international protection, or other accommodation programmes under his Department's auspices, at a hotel (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8059/24]

Disability Services

Matt Carthy

518. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults currently being treated at the OT room at St. Davnets complex in Monaghan; the proposals to increase the use of this room; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7746/24]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Matt Carthy

631. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for hip replacement surgery at Galway University Hospital as of 14 February 2024; the average waiting time for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8060/24]

Medical Qualifications

Matt Carthy

635. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the registration fee or other charges that apply to Irish nurses who qualified in Britain who wish to register and work in Ireland; if he proposes to subsidise or waive these fees in other to attract such nurses into the Irish health system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8094/24]

Tourist Accommodation

Matt Carthy

50. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her proposals to support the increase in hotel capacity in County Monaghan in order to attract tourists to the county. [6884/24]

Swimming Pools

Matt Carthy

58. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the steps that Monaghan County Council should now take in order to secure funding to deliver a public swimming pool and ancillary facilities in Carrickmacross. [6883/24]

Housing Provision

Matt Carthy

105. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of social and affordable homes delivered in County Monaghan in the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and the number targeted to built in 2024. [6882/24]

Housing Policy

Matt Carthy

143. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the income thresholds that apply for social housing applicants in Monaghan and if he proposes to increase those thresholds. [6881/24]

Official Engagements

Matt Carthy

45. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagements with the Colombian government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6922/24]

Foreign Conflicts

Matt Carthy

46. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the engagements and initiatives undertaken by his Department in support of the Colombian peace process, including those regarding land reform and inclusion of marginalised communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6923/24]

Foreign Conflicts

Matt Carthy

47. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the allocation within his Department in support of the Colombian peace process in the years 2020 to date; the initiatives supported through these allocations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6924/24]

Official Engagements

Matt Carthy

48. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if, during his engagements with representatives of the Colombian government, they discussed the fossil-fuel non-proliferation coalition; the role of climate justice in the Colombian peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6925/24]

Official Engagements

Matt Carthy

49. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if, during his engagements with representatives of the Colombian government, they discussed the labour reforms and the role of social justice in the Colombian peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6926/24]

Foreign Conflicts

Matt Carthy

50. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government’s view on the current status of the Colombian peace process; the immediate and longer term challenges and the proposed initiatives Ireland will take to assist overcome those challenges. [6927/24]

Official Engagements

Matt Carthy

51. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagements with the government of Türkiye; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6933/24]

Election Monitoring Missions

Matt Carthy

52. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when election monitors from Ireland last attended a mission in Türkiye; if Irish election monitors will be taking part in a mission to Turkey regarding the 2024 local elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6934/24]

Human Rights

Matt Carthy

53. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has called upon the government of Türkiye to release a person (details supplied); if he has raised his prison conditions with the government of Türkiye, European partners or at the Council of Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6935/24]

Human Rights

Matt Carthy

54. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has engaged with the government of Türkiye regarding the conditions of political prisoners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6936/24]

Election Monitoring Missions

Matt Carthy

55. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the work of those on the Irish election monitoring roster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6937/24]

EU Regulations

Matt Carthy

56. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the progress made regarding amending Regulation No 1/1958 to include Catalan, Basque and Galician in the EU’s language regime; if Ireland will continue to support such an amendment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6957/24]

Diplomatic Representation

Matt Carthy

57. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagements with the government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6958/24]

Human Rights

Matt Carthy

58. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagements with his European counterparts with regard to the ongoing civil strife in Myanmar; efforts to relieve the humanitarian situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6959/24]

Diplomatic Representation

Matt Carthy

59. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagements with the government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6960/24]

Diplomatic Representation

Matt Carthy

60. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if will report on his engagements with the government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6961/24]

Repatriation Costs

Matt Carthy

61. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the assistance available to Irish citizens who require repatriation via air ambulance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6969/24]

Official Engagements

Matt Carthy

62. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagements with the government of the Republic of Türkiye; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6988/24]

Foreign Conflicts

Matt Carthy

63. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagements with his European counterparts and international partners regarding the ongoing occupation of part of northern Syria by the Republic of Türkiye; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6989/24]

Defence Forces

Matt Carthy

74. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of members of the Reserve Defence Forces; the establishment figure; the targeted number of recruits; the number of applications; the number inducted, by branch, in the years 2020 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6940/24]

Defence Forces

Matt Carthy

75. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the establishment figure of each branch of the Defence Forces; the current number; the number targeted for recruitment, by branch, in tabular form; the number who left, for each of the years 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6941/24]

Defence Forces

Matt Carthy

76. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of women in the Defence Forces; the recruitment target; the number that have left, by branch and by year for the years 2020 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6942/24]