Questions and answers published after July 2012 can be viewed here. Viewing by Government Department is possible by term or specific dates from March 2016 onwards. Written answers are published as received from departments. To see parliamentary questions published before July 2012, search in Dáil debates.
Questions and answers for Dáil or Seanad term
Page 5 of 25
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
written
Animal Diseases
Pat Deering
417. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to an increase in incidents of mycoplasma in the cattle herd recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29260/18]
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
written
Office of Public Works Properties
Pat Deering
86. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for the old Garda barracks building in Wexford town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27165/18]
Wed, 20 Jun 2018
written
Hospital Appointments Status
Pat Deering
170. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be seen in Waterford University Hospital in view of the fact that they are over two years on a waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27004/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
oral
Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Pat Deering
16. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the commitment contained in the Action Plan for Rural Development to rejuvenate more than 600 rural and regional towns. [25804/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
written
Local Improvement Scheme
Pat Deering
34. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the impact of the local improvement scheme since its re-introduction in 2017; and the way in which roads were selected at local level under the scheme. [25805/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
written
Sports Capital Programme Applications
Pat Deering
51. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps which will be taken with regard to applications that were invalid in the 2017 SCP; when new applicants can expect to apply for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25250/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
written
Tourism Promotion
Pat Deering
106. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on tourism potential in County Carlow following his recent visit and funding announcements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25249/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
written
Railway Stations
Pat Deering
1060. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 508 of 22 May 2018, when funding will be available to progress the scheme in view of the fact that planning permission was granted in October 2017. [24295/18]
Thu, 31 May 2018
written
Energy Policy
Pat Deering
175. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the upcoming renewable energy support scheme will prioritise wholly owned community projects above community led projects which may have up to 50% private ownership in the ringfenced community auction. [24092/18]
Thu, 31 May 2018
written
Energy Policy
Pat Deering
176. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which the upcoming renewable energy support scheme will ensure that communities are provided adequate opportunity to invest in community led projects which may have up to 50% private ownership. [24093/18]
Thu, 31 May 2018
written
Energy Policy
Pat Deering
177. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which the upcoming renewable energy support scheme will ensure community led projects with greater levels of community ownership are prioritised over those with lower levels of community ownership. [24094/18]
Thu, 31 May 2018
written
Energy Policy
Pat Deering
178. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if landowners with equity shares within a development will be considered as community investors or developers when evaluating the requirement for community led projects to have at least 50% community investors in the upcoming renewable energy support scheme. [24095/18]
Thu, 31 May 2018
written
Energy Policy
Pat Deering
179. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if wholly owned community projects will be processed for a grid connection under the non-GPA process rather than being forced to compete with developer led projects in the ECP process. [24096/18]
Wed, 30 May 2018
oral
Programme for Government Implementation
Pat Deering
5. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of A Programme for a Partnership Government. [23578/18]
Wed, 30 May 2018
oral
Live Exports
Pat Deering
52. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which live calf exports have performed in quarter one of 2018 and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23622/18]
Wed, 30 May 2018
written
Trade Missions
Pat Deering
65. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on his recent visit to China; and the outcomes for the Irish agrifood sector arising from this visit. [23621/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
written
Third Level Fees
Pat Deering
230. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Education and Skills the options available to a person (details supplied) who has been deemed suitable for a course in IT Carlow but cannot afford the €9,750 annual fee. [23162/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
written
National Treatment Purchase Fund Eligibility
Pat Deering
318. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be refunded for a cataract operation. [23121/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
written
Hospital Appointments Status
Pat Deering
347. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for surgery in St. Vincent's University Hospital. [23191/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
written
Hospital Appointments Status
Pat Deering
417. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) waiting for a procedure at the Mater Hospital will receive an appointment for the operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23417/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
written
Driver Licence Renewals
Pat Deering
510. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which a person (details supplied) who wishes to travel can renew their driver licence; and if special arrangements can be made in these circumstances. [23123/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
written
Heritage Schemes
Pat Deering
653. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason the heritage in schools scheme run by the Heritage Council has been closed for bookings; the way in which this will affect schools; when the scheme will reopen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23626/18]
Tue, 22 May 2018
written
Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Pat Deering
55. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which supports are provided to children with special educational needs in County Carlow through SNAs, special classes and resource teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22328/18]
Tue, 22 May 2018
written
Schools Building Projects
Pat Deering
75. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the schools involved in the bundle of five that are currently being constructed under a public private partnership PPP process will be available for the new school year; if not, the contingency plans being put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22329/18]
Tue, 22 May 2018
written
Agriculture Schemes
Pat Deering
460. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the resources which have been made available for social farming in 2018; the way in which this may be made more sustainable for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22370/18]
Tue, 22 May 2018
written
Railway Stations
Pat Deering
508. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the proposed footbridge will be completed at Carlow train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22371/18]
Tue, 15 May 2018
written
Motor Insurance
Pat Deering
206. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Finance the progress of the motor insurance key information report of the cost of insurance; the controls in place regarding the high cost of car insurance faced by specific professions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21281/18]
Tue, 15 May 2018
written
First-Aid Training
Pat Deering
390. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health to outline the guidelines and supports (details supplied) in place for voluntary cardiac first responders community groups that operate schemes under the guidance of the National Ambulance Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20999/18]
Tue, 15 May 2018
written
Road Improvement Schemes
Pat Deering
506. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the road improvement scheme for the N81; if it has been removed from Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, funding plans; if so, the way in which this route into Dublin through Blessington was removed from the improvement schedule to the national roads network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21313/18]
Wed, 2 May 2018
written
CLÁR Programme
Pat Deering
34. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the details of the CLÁR Programme 2018; the way in which it will benefit rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19013/18]
Wed, 2 May 2018
written
CLÁR Programme
Pat Deering
47. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of projects that were approved for safety measures outside schools under the CLÁR programme; his plans for the programme in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19014/18]
Wed, 2 May 2018
written
Hospital Appointments Status
Pat Deering
125. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19173/18]
Wed, 2 May 2018
written
Hospital Appointments Status
Pat Deering
133. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health if an earlier date for a procedure for a person (details supplied) will be facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19229/18]
Thu, 26 Apr 2018
oral
Beef Exports
Pat Deering
6. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the efforts he is making in terms of market access to third countries for Irish meat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18237/18]
Thu, 26 Apr 2018
written
Food Marketing Programme
Pat Deering
52. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the efforts he is making to seek new markets in the context of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18238/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
written
Greenways Development
Pat Deering
56. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the greenway strategy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17758/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
written
Sports Capital Programme Applications
Pat Deering
82. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of invalid applications in the 2017 sports capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17759/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
written
School Staff
Pat Deering
178. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the preparation allowance is only paid to persons who held this entitlement prior to February 2012, that is, the school-based July provision (details supplied); his views on whether this decision is fair; his plans to review this anomaly; and the number of schools affected by same. [17459/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
written
General Practitioner Services
Pat Deering
330. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend general practitioner cards to all carers in receipt of the respite care support grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17871/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
written
Property Tax Exemptions
Pat Deering
576. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans for an exemption or a reduction in the household charge for family carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17870/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
written
Respite Care Grant Data
Pat Deering
577. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of the respite care grant and carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17872/18]
Wed, 18 Apr 2018
oral
Action Plan for Jobs
Pat Deering
28. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the steps being taken by IDA Ireland to support job creation in the regions, particularly in County Carlow and the south-east region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16185/18]
Wed, 18 Apr 2018
written
Regional Action Plan for Jobs
Pat Deering
39. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the progress that has been made in the south east under the regional action plan for jobs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16184/18]
Wed, 18 Apr 2018
written
Local Authority Staff Recruitment
Pat Deering
238. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the way in which the criteria for the position of senior staff officer in the finance department in Carlow County Council is established; the way in which an applicant (details supplied) who is employed in the Central Bank would not make the initial qualifying criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16921/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
written
Tax Reliefs Availability
Pat Deering
224. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce tax relief on union subscriptions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15183/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
written
Summer Works Scheme
Pat Deering
420. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there will be a summer works scheme in 2018; when the details will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16062/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
written
Disease Management
Pat Deering
1029. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health his plans to implement a similar practice to that in Germany for the detection and treatment of Lyme disease; his plans to improve follow up care for persons following diagnosis; his views on whether current training for doctors is adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16760/18]
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
oral
Technological Universities Data
Pat Deering
12. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Education and Skills the financial supports available from his Department and or the Higher Education Authority to encourage the formation and development of technological university consortia; the measures by which such supports will be considered successful; the anticipated impacts of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14364/18]
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
written
School Curriculum
Pat Deering
52. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he will take to increase the uptake of STEM, science, technology, engineering and mathematics; if schools will be supported to modernise their science labs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14365/18]
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
written
School Curriculum
Pat Deering
255. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of hardcopies of primary language curriculum handbooks for English-medium schools still available from his Department; if same will be reprinted for schools to provide a copy for each teacher; if there will be a charge for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13755/18]