Parliamentary questions

Offshore Exploration

Eamon Ryan

1330. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which oil deposits from the Kish basin will be processed, if onshore or offshore; and the details of his discussions with the industry, including a company (details supplied) on this matter. [1827/18]

Offshore Exploration

Eamon Ryan

1336. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the process by which his Department assesses if a company granted a licence to explore or exploit offshore hydrocarbon resources under the petroleum affairs division is in keeping with its work programme commitments; and if there are penalties for falling behind in those commitments. [1998/18]

Solar Energy Guidelines

Eamon Ryan

1698. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 261 of 13 December 2017, the status of the ongoing review. [1810/18]

Climate Change Policy

Eamon Ryan

4. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to revise the national capital plan in view of the climate advisory committee's report on the shortcomings of the national mitigation plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53817/17]

Community Banking

Eamon Ryan

65. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has provided a report on the Sparkassen public banking model; and his views on whether there could be a role for such a public banking system to assist small and medium enterprises. [53818/17]

Human Trafficking

Eamon Ryan

40. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with European counterparts in regard to the ongoing reports of large-scale human trafficking and slave auctions in Libya; and the position the Government is taking in regard to this issue. [53231/17]

Middle East Issues

Eamon Ryan

61. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the further action the European Union is considering taking with regard to the recent recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital by the US government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53232/17]

Bioenergy Strategy Publication

Eamon Ryan

215. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 1146 of 21 March 2017, when the strategic environmental assessment of the draft national bioenergy plan, which was drafted in 2014 and has remained in draft form since, will be published and put to public consultation; and the reason for the disruption to the timeframe stated in the reply. [53480/17]

Planning Guidelines

Eamon Ryan

261. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to bring forward guidelines for solar power development for use by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53481/17]

Permanent Structured Co-operation

Eamon Ryan

74. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the process by which the Government decided to join the Permanent Structured Co-operation on Security and Defence, PESCO. [51717/17]

Social and Affordable Housing Provision

Eamon Ryan

31. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he has given direction to Dublin City Council as to which arrangements could be considered optimal in the provision of affordable housing after the finalisation of the commercial agreement for the Poolbeg SDZ. [52263/17]

Departmental Properties

Eamon Ryan

46. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he has included lands currently administered by the Department of Defence in his review of publicly owned land that could be utilised for housing; and if he has had discussions with the Minister for Defence in relation to the long term optimal use of these sites. [52262/17]

Commissions of Investigation

Eamon Ryan

5. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach the timeframe and scope for the inquiry to be carried out by a person (details supplied) on the Department of Justice and Equality. [51716/17]

Proposed Legislation

Eamon Ryan

94. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the way in which the right to work will be restricted for refugees in the category of work and-or timeframes; and the date on which the new provisions will apply to allow refugees to begin to work. [51751/17]

Immigration Data

Eamon Ryan

115. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asylum and immigration cases who are being held up or are pending approval while awaiting the judgment of an appeal to the Supreme Court of the Court of Appeal judgment in a case (details supplied); and the status of those persons awaiting decisions dependent on that appeal. [51752/17]

Public Private Partnerships Cost

Eamon Ryan

145. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Finance the annual cost profile of each public private partnership project; and the balance between construction and maintenance costs for each project in view of the existing commitments of €9.6 billion for existing public private partnerships to be distributed over the remaining years of the contracts. [51882/17]

Public Private Partnerships

Eamon Ryan

152. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to publish the cost-benefit analysis of existing public private partnership projects; and the criteria used to select them as recommended by the International Monetary Fund public investment management assessment for Ireland. [51881/17]

Public Spending Code

Eamon Ryan

153. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he plans to complete a review of the public spending code and introduce an infrastructure projects unit within his Department as recommended in the International Monetary Fund, IMF, public investment management assessment for Ireland. [51883/17]

Climate Change Policy

Eamon Ryan

4. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach his plans to attend the climate change summit in Paris on 12 December 2017 and if he will report on discussions he has had with President Macron regarding the summit. [50599/17]

Northern Ireland

Eamon Ryan

4. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with Ms Arlene Foster MLA. [50206/17]

Job Creation

Eamon Ryan

5. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the discussions her Department has had with a company (details supplied) regarding the future development of the proposed data centre in Athenry. [49764/17]

Office of Public Works Projects

Eamon Ryan

87. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the partners from the commercial sector of the economy that are involved with the Office of Public Works in the plans for the development of the children’s science museum exploration station proposed for the Earlsfort Terrace, the National Concert Hall and the Iveagh Gardens site. [49680/17]

Office of Public Works Projects

Eamon Ryan

88. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the process by which the Earlsfort Terrace, the National Concert Hall and the Iveagh Gardens site was selected by the OPW as the most suitable for the development of the children’s science museum exploration station; if the OPW received representations from third parties regarding the choice of site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49681/17]

Office of Public Works Projects

Eamon Ryan

89. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will publish a schedule of those philanthropic donors, foundations and corporations which have to date committed to supporting the OPW’s proposed national children’s science centre exploration station to be developed at Earlsfort Terrace, the National Concert Hall and the Iveagh Gardens. [49683/17]

Legislative Programme

Eamon Ryan

113. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the concerns articulated by the IDA regarding the effect that the interception of postal packets and telecommunications messages (regulation) (amendment) Bill could have on the development of the digital technology industry here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49763/17]

Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Eamon Ryan

9. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meetings in Silicon Valley. [47612/17]

Wind Energy Generation

Eamon Ryan

59. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the scale of offshore wind energy he expects could be developed in the Irish Sea by 2030; and the role his Department has in co-ordinating such developments. [49093/17]

Bord na Móna

Eamon Ryan

66. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department must approve the proposed purchase of a wood pellet plant in the US state of Georgia by Bord na Móna (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49092/17]

Sustainable Development Goals

Eamon Ryan

467. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the role his Department has in the implementation of the sustainable development goals. [43768/17]

Renewable Energy Generation Targets

Eamon Ryan

470. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the calls for higher European renewable energy targets and higher efficiency targets in the new clean energy package being negotiated in the EU. [49173/17]

Ministerial Meetings

Eamon Ryan

27. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with President Juncker regarding the development of the future of Europe strategy. [40446/17]

Capital Expenditure Programme

Eamon Ryan

5. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the carbon price that applies to the cost benefit analysis assessments for capital projects; and the reforms he is considering in regard to this price and mechanism. [47497/17]

Capital Expenditure Programme Publication

Eamon Ryan

69. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will publish a draft version of the capital plan in advance of the plan being considered by the Cabinet. [47498/17]

Vacant Sites Levy

Eamon Ryan

272. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the increase to the vacant site levy from 3% to 7% announced on 10 October 2017 as part of the budget statement 2018 will be introduced; if the levy is a general increase from 3% to 7%; and if a 3% levy remains for the first year and the announced 7% increase will only be applied on the second and subsequent years a site remains vacant. [47545/17]

EU Meetings

Eamon Ryan

4. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meetings at the European Council. [45033/17]

Taoiseach's Communications

Eamon Ryan

14. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach the details of his recent phone call with the British Prime Minister, Ms Theresa May. [45034/17]

Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Eamon Ryan

7. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach the outcome of his meeting with Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon. [43766/17]

Private Schools

Eamon Ryan

46. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools that offer the international baccalaureate; and his views on more schools offering the qualification. [45032/17]

Junior Cycle Reform

Eamon Ryan

58. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made on and timeline for the implementation of junior certificate reforms. [45031/17]

Tax Collection

Eamon Ryan

8. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered the reintroduction of a tax on super-normal profits - in the context of profits generated by the rezoning of land - as a mechanism for reducing the price of land, which is increasing as a result of ongoing speculation. [33188/17]

Health Services Funding

Eamon Ryan

228. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Health the reason funding was recently cut from an organisation (details supplied); the measures he is taking to tackle low breastfeeding rates here compared to the US, UK and Australia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44646/17]

Meteorological Services

Eamon Ryan

424. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the official storm level categorisation given to storm Ophelia by Met Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44804/17]

Refugee Resettlement Programme

Eamon Ryan

4. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of refugees expected to arrive here by the end of 2017 in accordance with the EU relocation programme developed in response to the Syrian refugee crisis; the locations of those who have already arrived; and his plans to settle these refugees around the country. [44534/17]

Direct Provision System

Eamon Ryan

103. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the planned changes to direct provision; and the timeframe for their implementation. [44535/17]

EU Summits

Eamon Ryan

16. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 1 to 7, inclusive, of 4 October 2017, the outcome of his meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on the margins of the European digital summit. [43767/17]

Foster Care Provision

Eamon Ryan

43. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps she will take to address the shortage in foster carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43789/17]

Social and Affordable Housing Provision

Eamon Ryan

603. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 629 of 3 October 2017, the details of the affordable rental scheme, including the definition of "affordable" used; the way in which the scheme is to be administered; the way in which interested persons can apply to the scheme; and the way in which this scheme differs from the affordable rental available by way of a Dublin City Council tenancy paying a differential rent. [43775/17]

Social and Affordable Housing Provision

Eamon Ryan

604. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 629 of 3 October 2017, if the affordable scheme includes affordable purchase homes for persons looking to buy as only affordable rental is referenced. [43776/17]

Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan

Eamon Ryan

37. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to develop offshore wind energy in Irish waters; and the way in which he plans to integrate the transmission of connectors to such wind farms with additional electricity interconnectors to other electricity markets. [41905/17]

Electric Vehicles

Eamon Ryan

76. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures he is taking to support the roll out of rapid charge points for electric vehicles. [41904/17]

Social and Affordable Housing

Eamon Ryan

629. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the steps that have been taken on the provision of an affordable housing scheme for the Poolbeg SDZ as agreed by his Department; the discussions that have taken place with Dublin City Council regarding same; and the discussions that have taken place with developers on the progress on developing such a scheme. [41828/17]

British-Irish Co-operation

Eamon Ryan

9. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach the talks he has had with the British Prime Minister on Brexit over the course of the summer recess. [39688/17]

Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Eamon Ryan

21. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach the outcome of his visit to Canada. [39689/17]

Ministerial Advisers Data

Eamon Ryan

24. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach the advisers he has employed; and the role of each. [39690/17]

Regional Airports

Eamon Ryan

66. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to develop the runway on Inishbofin; and her further plans in respect of the use of both the Inishbofin and Cleggan runway. [40713/17]

Public Spending Code

Eamon Ryan

47. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has revised the method of cost-benefit analysis currently in use for transport and infrastructure projects; and if he is satisfied with the current method for assessing such projects. [40454/17]

National Investment Plan Publication

Eamon Ryan

59. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he expects to publish the revised capital plan; and if the plan once published will be finalised or if it will be open for revision. [40453/17]

Foreign Policy

Eamon Ryan

36. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the contact he has had with the Chinese Government since assuming office. [30168/17]

Human Rights

Eamon Ryan

426. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to join UN special rapporteurs regarding human rights defenders and call on Israel to drop charges against a person (details supplied) [36576/17]

Election Monitoring Missions

Eamon Ryan

427. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the active deployment of Irish volunteer election observers to elections and referendums overseas; his plans to match or exceed in 2017 the number of deployments that took place in 2016; the staffing level by grade that manages the roster; if sufficient levels of experienced staff are available to promote Irish observers with such fora as the EU and OSCE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36580/17]

Election Monitoring Missions

Eamon Ryan

428. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps that have been taken to replace the current election observation roster established in 2013; the date a call for fresh applications will be published; if it will be open to all lawful residents here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36581/17]

EU Directives

Eamon Ryan

627. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason a report on the EU Birds Directive has not been submitted since 2012; when a report will be submitted; her views on whether the State is meeting its targets under the directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36578/17]

EU Directives

Eamon Ryan

628. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason a report on the EU Habitats Directive for the 2013 to 2014 period has not been submitted; when a report will be submitted; her views on whether the State is meeting its targets under the directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36579/17]

Maritime Safety Regulations

Eamon Ryan

1332. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the monitoring and enforcement regime on the mandatory wearing of lifejackets; the number of detections of breaches of the regulations in each of the years 2014 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and the consequences for the owners or managers of the vessels in question. [36577/17]

Social and Affordable Housing

Eamon Ryan

37. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce the cost rental form of social housing as agreed in the programme for Government. [33187/17]

Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Eamon Ryan

2. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the Canadian Prime Minister. [31485/17]

Ministerial Meetings

Eamon Ryan

20. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach if during the recent European Council meeting he asked the Greek Prime Minister the position regarding securing European monitoring of a case (details supplied). [32515/17]

Rural Recreation Policy

Eamon Ryan

347. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she has considered the introduction of an indemnity scheme in the event of injury to recreational walkers on private land as recommended by Comhairle na Tuaithe. [32550/17]

European Investment Bank

Eamon Ryan

71. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on proposed changes to the governance structure of the European Investment Bank that would allow the bank to lend to the armaments industries; and his views on the matter. [31483/17]

Greenways Provision

Eamon Ryan

26. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the introduction of six proposed greenways, namely, the Liffey, Santry, Bray to Balbriggan, Clontarf to city centre, River Dodder and canal loop routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30397/17]

Cycling Policy

Eamon Ryan

47. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to improve cycling safety in view of the fact that there have been more fatalities to date in 2017 than the entirety of 2016. [30175/17]

Electric Vehicles

Eamon Ryan

66. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional measures he is implementing and considering to support the roll-out of electric vehicles across the country. [30174/17]

Greenways Development

Eamon Ryan

230. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the analysis his Department has done regarding the dual use of greenways by pedestrians and cyclists; and the way to best facilitate both groups in using greenways. [30398/17]

Northern Ireland

Eamon Ryan

13. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meetings with DUP and Sinn Féin delegations regarding the re-establishment of the Northern Ireland Executive and Brexit. [29791/17]

Ministerial Advisers Appointments

Eamon Ryan

21. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach the changes he plans to implement in his Department. [27856/17]

Ministerial Advisers Appointments

Eamon Ryan

22. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach the advisers he plans to appoint. [27857/17]

Climate Change Negotiations

Eamon Ryan

80. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he expects to conclude negotiations with the EU on Ireland's 2030 climate targets; and the starting point that Ireland will be set in 2020 in having to reach the latter targets. [29792/17]

Waste Disposal

Eamon Ryan

93. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the information he received regarding the incident at the Poolbeg incinerator run by a company (details supplied) at which 11 persons were hospitalised; and the powers he has to ensure the real-time display of key operational data from the incinerator. [29793/17]

Official Engagements

Eamon Ryan

1. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach the most recent discussions he has had with the British Prime Minister regarding the sequencing of Brexit negotiation talks. [25653/17]

Official Engagements

Eamon Ryan

7. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach the discussions he has had with the British Prime Minister since assuming office. [27855/17]

Brexit Issues

Eamon Ryan

2. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach if he will outline the Government’s approach to mitigating the impact of Brexit on the economy, trade and jobs. [25982/17]

Appointments to State Boards

Eamon Ryan

138. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach if any former Members have been appointed to State boards under his remit by the public appointments service; and if so, the names and positions of same. [28220/17]

Appointments to State Boards

Eamon Ryan

173. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if any former Members have been appointed to State boards under her remit by the Public Appointments Service; if so, the names and positions of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28217/17]

Appointments to State Boards

Eamon Ryan

292. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Finance if any former TDs have been appointed to State boards under his remit by the public appointments service; if so, the names and positions of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28215/17]

Appointments to State Boards

Eamon Ryan

387. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if any former TDs have been appointed to State boards under his remit by the public appointments service; if so, the names and positions of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27864/17]

Appointments to State Boards

Eamon Ryan

540. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if any former Members have been appointed to State boards under his remit by the Public Appointments Service; if so, the names and positions of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28213/17]

Appointments to State Boards

Eamon Ryan

806. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if any former TDs have been appointed to State boards under his remit by the public appointments service; if so, the names and positions of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28218/17]

Appointments to State Boards

Eamon Ryan

974. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if any former Members have been appointed to State boards under her remit by the Public Appointments Service; if so, the names and positions of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28209/17]

Appointments to State Boards

Eamon Ryan

1314. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Health if any former Deputies have been appointed to State boards under his remit by the Public Appointments Service; if so, the names and positions of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28216/17]

Appointments to State Boards

Eamon Ryan

1641. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any former Members have been appointed to State boards under his remit by the Public Appointments Service; if so, the names and positions of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28208/17]

Appointments to State Boards

Eamon Ryan

1779. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if any former Deputies have been appointed to State boards under his remit by the Public Appointments Service; if so, the names and positions of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28211/17]

Cycling Facilities Provision

Eamon Ryan

1810. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps which have been taken to require local authorities to provide safe and attractive cycling routes to public transport stations and stops in pursuance of policy 8.1 of the National Cycle Policy Framework. [26598/17]

Cycling Facilities Provision

Eamon Ryan

1811. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress which has been made in providing as a pilot project to begin with guarded indoor bicycle parks with capacity from several hundreds up to several thousands at rail stations or major public transport hubs in pursuance of policy 8.3 of the National Cycle Policy Framework. [26599/17]

Cycling Facilities Provision

Eamon Ryan

1812. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress which has been made in developing a range of national and local promotional campaigns encouraging the wider benefits of cycling such as freedom, the fastest way of getting around, sociability of cycling, lack of running costs, health benefits and ecological benefits in pursuance of policy 10.1 of the National Cycle Policy Framework. [26600/17]

Appointments to State Boards

Eamon Ryan

1934. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if any former Deputies have been appointed to State boards under her remit by the Public Appointments Service; if so, the names and positions of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28210/17]

Appointments to State Boards

Eamon Ryan

2040. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Social Protection if any former Deputies have been appointed to State boards under her remit by the Public Appointments Service; if so, the names and positions of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28219/17]

Local Authority Housing

Eamon Ryan

2141. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the monthly totals of housing units for which local authorities have received planning permission commencement notices in each of the past 12 months, by local authority, in tabular form. [26603/17]

Local Authority Housing

Eamon Ryan

2142. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the monthly totals of housing units for which local authorities have received certificates of compliance on completion in each of the past 12 months, by local authority, in tabular form. [26604/17]

Appointments to State Boards

Eamon Ryan

2218. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if any former Members have been appointed to State boards under his remit by the Public Appointments Service; if so, the names and positions of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28214/17]

Appointments to State Boards

Eamon Ryan

2289. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if any former Members have been appointed to State boards under his remit by the Public Appointments Service; if so, the names and positions of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28212/17]