Parliamentary questions

Building Regulations

Steven Matthews

38. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the Departmental working group that was set up to investigate potential amendments to building regulations in relation to changing places (details supplied); the progress the group has made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32912/22]

Sports Funding

Steven Matthews

56. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the next round of the Sports Capital funding will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32401/22]

Ukraine War

Steven Matthews

65. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the way that Sport Ireland and national governing bodies are responding to the crisis in Ukraine and the need to support the thousands of Ukrainians fleeing the war; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32400/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

452. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32504/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

456. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32548/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

461. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32580/22]

School Facilities

Steven Matthews

539. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the new school building for a school (details supplied); the timeline for the completion of this project; if she will meet directly with the management of the school to discuss the progress that has been made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31832/22]

School Facilities

Steven Matthews

563. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the requirements to retrofit and install solar panels respectively in a school (details supplied); if the process for applying for this type of project can be outlined; if funding is available to fund similar applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32255/22]

Derelict Sites

Steven Matthews

11. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance his views on the introduction of a derelict property tax; if he will replace the derelict site levy that would be implemented by the Revenue Commissioners; if any research has been carried out by his Department into this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31302/22]

Vacant Properties

Steven Matthews

51. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance his views on the introduction of a vacant property tax; if further research on this matter will be carried out by his Department following the completed assessment of the local property tax returns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31300/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

248. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will expedite a passport application for a child (details supplied) given that they are due to travel on 29 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31387/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

250. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31424/22]

Electric Vehicles

Steven Matthews

12. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport his views on the conversion of the internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles; if his Department has carried out any research into the merits of the practice; if any grant funding is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31358/22]

Community Development Projects

Steven Matthews

185. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to calls from staff and management in organisations (details supplied) regarding pay, contracts and job security; if his Department can engage with the Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board directly on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31191/22]

Community Development Projects

Steven Matthews

186. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to calls from staff and management in an organisation (details supplied) regarding pay, contracts and job security; if his Department will engage with these service providers on these issues directly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31192/22]

Medicinal Products

Steven Matthews

211. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the campaign by the families of 35 children with cystic fibrosis seeking access to a medication called kaftrio that had been promised to these families by their medical teams previously; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31093/22]

Electric Vehicles

Steven Matthews

112. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the level of funding drawn down by Wicklow County Council under the electric vehicle public charge point grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28454/22]

Driver Licences

Steven Matthews

288. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the existing costs associated with maintaining a driving licence for persons over the age of 70 years; if any consideration is being given to reducing these costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29724/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

645. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29473/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

646. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29476/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

844. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30814/22]

School Staff

Steven Matthews

940. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the case of a school (details supplied) that is set to lose a teacher for the coming school year; if a further appeals mechanism is available to reflect the large increase in school numbers since the appeal submission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29004/22]

Special Educational Needs

Steven Matthews

977. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the proposed closure of the special education class in a school (details supplied) for children attending a mild general learning disability class; if her officials will engage with school management regarding any appeals avenues available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29399/22]

Ukraine War

Steven Matthews

1098. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection if there is a disparity in the rate of social protection payments available to adult Ukrainian refugees based on age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29378/22]

Citizens Information Services

Steven Matthews

1127. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection if sufficient funding was allocated by her Department to the national Citizens Information Board to allow for the previously agreed reopening and continued service of the Wicklow Town Citizens Information Centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30012/22]

Legislative Measures

Steven Matthews

18. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the consultation that he has held with social partners on the work life balance and miscellaneous provisions Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28400/22]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Steven Matthews

40. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the estimated the number of my little library book bags that have been distributed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28399/22]

Renewable Energy Generation

Steven Matthews

132. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans for public engagement in relation to offshore renewable energy projects; the intended framework for that community engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28444/22]

School Meals Programme

Steven Matthews

265. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if discussions are expected with the Department of Social Protection regarding all schools that were awarded DEIS status in March 2022 that will not have access to the school meals programme for September 2022 due to budgetary constraints; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28553/22]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Steven Matthews

227. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding supports for persons suffering from long-Covid; if any consideration is being given to expanding the level of service available or the number of clinics that persons in this situation can attend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28413/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

335. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27773/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

353. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport anomaly in the case of a child (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27992/22]

Site Acquisitions

Steven Matthews

425. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if she will provide this Deputy with copies of any reports, site assessments or any related documents carried out by or on behalf of her Department in relation to the site acquisition process for a school (details supplied) since it was initiated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28019/22]

Medical Cards

Steven Matthews

40. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a HSE report which outlines that by the end of June 2022 there will only be seven dental practices in County Wicklow that accept medical card patients; the actions that he will take to rectify the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26409/22]

Medical Cards

Steven Matthews

47. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the negotiations between his Department and a union (details supplied); the timeline for the completion of negotiations; his views on the ongoing impact for medical card users who are unable to access dental services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25807/22]

Common Agricultural Policy

Steven Matthews

128. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the way he intends to bridge the gap identified by the European Commission between the greenhouse gas reduction targets for agriculture in the Climate Action Plan 2021 and the measures identified in the draft CAP strategic plan; the way the bridging of that gap will be funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26629/22]

Departmental Schemes

Steven Matthews

199. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the long-term measures that will be included in the proposed €56 million fodder production scheme to reduce the likelihood of future fodder crises occurring. [26630/22]

Housing Policy

Steven Matthews

234. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details regarding any research carried out on behalf of his Department into the level of requirement for wheelchair-liveable homes on social housing lists at a national level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27020/22]

Housing Policy

Steven Matthews

235. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the housing needs demand assessment being carried out by each local authority assesses and includes figures related to the level of requirement for wheelchair-liveable homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27022/22]

Housing Policy

Steven Matthews

236. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of any research that has been carried out into the level of demand for wheelchair-liveable homes by or on behalf of his Department; the number of wheelchair-liveable homes that are expected to be delivered under Housing for All by year-end 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27023/22]

Building Regulations

Steven Matthews

237. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the assessments that have been carried out by his Department in relation to building regulations and guidance for the construction of wheelchair-liveable homes; if his attention has been drawn to the need to make these guidelines clearer to help streamline the construction of new properties and adapting existing ones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27024/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

56. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26709/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

274. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application for a child (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25855/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

325. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application of a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26399/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

326. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application of a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26400/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

337. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26453/22]

Health Services Staff

Steven Matthews

592. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the campaign led by an organisation (details supplied) that is seeking improved pay, work structures and proper engagement with the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25739/22]

Site Acquisitions

Steven Matthews

275. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the details of the site acquisition process for a school (details supplied) since it was initiated; if she will provide all of the reports and technical assessments that were carried out by or on behalf of her Department on the site in relation to the proposed development of a secondary school that was previously announced by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25458/22]

Vacant Sites

Steven Matthews

71. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the Derelicts Sites Act 1990; the progress that has been made in relation to the November 2021 review in conjunction with local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24963/22]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

128. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the new school building for a school (details supplied); the date for the completion of this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25075/22]

Citizens Information Services

Steven Matthews

82. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the closure of the Wicklow Town Citizens’ Information Centre (details supplied); if her Department proposes to fund a new centre at another location in the town; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17927/22]

Compulsory Purchase Orders

Steven Matthews

321. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views regarding compulsory sales orders; if any research carried out by his Department in this regard can be outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24786/22]

Building Regulations

Steven Matthews

322. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the expert group currently reviewing building regulations in relation to change of use and living over the shop type developments and related concerns; if the remit and findings of the group to date will be outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24788/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

424. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24930/22]

School Staff

Steven Matthews

442. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the proposed loss of a teacher post (details supplied); if this can be reviewed to reflect both Government policy in relation to class sizes and the concerns of the school community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24211/22]

School Transport

Steven Matthews

71. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education further to Question No. 150 of 1 February 2022, if a review of the existing school bus allocation system has been completed; if her attention has been drawn to the need to increase flexibility in ticket allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23552/22]

School Accommodation

Steven Matthews

143. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the need to upgrade and retrofit the old part of the school building (details supplied); if the building will be assessed to establish the level of work required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23551/22]

School Meals Programme

Steven Matthews

187. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to an anomaly in the school meals programme whereby newly added schools for the DEIS programme for September 2022 do not qualify for the scheme due to funding shortages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23541/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

400. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22799/22]

Tourism Policy

Steven Matthews

7. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the position regarding the Irish sea way walking trail to boost tourism along the east and south coasts as committed to in the programme for Government; the position regarding the consultation process with communities along the coastline from Carlingford Lough to Cobh; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21878/22]

Tourism Promotion

Steven Matthews

8. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the steps she is taking to promote slow tourism through sail-rail-trail sustainable tourism offerings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21879/22]

Derelict Sites

Steven Matthews

73. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views regarding the imposition of a derelict sites tax in place of the existing levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21261/22]

Housing Schemes

Steven Matthews

87. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the Croí Cónaithe towns fund as outlined in Housing for All, which will allow local authorities to support homeownership by making available serviced sites at a reduced cost and by supporting the refurbishment of vacant properties; when it is likely to come on stream; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21924/22]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

187. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding a new school site for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22488/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

223. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21685/22]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

262. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the case of a school (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to the need to expedite this process due to the population growth in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21766/22]

Vacant Properties

Steven Matthews

19. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance his views on the effectiveness on implementing a vacant homes tax, collectable by the Revenue Commissioners with the purpose of bringing additional properties into the housing market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21260/22]

Flood Risk Management

Steven Matthews

139. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps the OPW is taking in collaboration with the EPA to identify nature-based solutions to develop catchment management measures to provide benefits to various sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21097/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

94. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21329/22]

Transport Costs

Steven Matthews

97. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to ensure that there are appropriate youth travel public transport fares available for 16- to 18-year-olds across all types of public transport modes in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20701/22]

Transport Policy

Steven Matthews

101. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to decarbonise last-mile deliveries in town and city centres and in particular to use smaller and lighter vehicles, including e-cargo bikes and trikes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20702/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

730. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19817/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

750. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20120/22]

Health Services

Steven Matthews

1339. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a Ukrainian refugee (details supplied); if they are able to travel to Ireland; if they will be able to access the necessary lifesaving treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19286/22]

Construction Industry

Steven Matthews

11. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the construction technology centre; the timeline for its establishment; and the role it will play as part of the wider Housing for All strategy. [18303/22]

Renewable Energy Generation

Steven Matthews

21. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding engagements his Department has had with the renewable energy sector; the potential for job creation identified; the initiatives proposed to ensure adequate supply of staff for these sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18302/22]

Renewable Energy Generation

Steven Matthews

97. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps he will take to ensure citizen engagement with offshore wind energy projects in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18847/22]

Planning Issues

Steven Matthews

127. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding maritime area consent applications; the timeline for when they will begin to be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18845/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

94. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18583/22]

Refugee Resettlement Programme

Steven Matthews

98. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps that she is taking to ensure Ukrainian citizens fleeing conflict who are accommodated in rural areas have access to vital services to support their integration into the community (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17934/22]

Educational Disadvantage

Steven Matthews

502. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if she will review the DEIS application of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if an appeals mechanism is in place for the school management; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18284/22]

Educational Disadvantage

Steven Matthews

503. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if she will review the DEIS application of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if an appeals mechanism is in place for the school management; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18285/22]

Dental Services

Steven Matthews

46. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the departmental review of the dental medical card scheme; if a timeline will be provided for its completion; his plans to alleviate access issues to dentists for medical card holders in the short term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16780/22]

Mental Health Services

Steven Matthews

75. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health his views on the adequacy of existing mental health supports for children in the Wicklow catchment area; if his attention has been drawn to the significant waiting lists for these essential services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16781/22]

Pesticide Use

Steven Matthews

165. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the status of a review of pesticide use across the agricultural sector as committed to in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17027/22]

Office of Public Works

Steven Matthews

78. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the need to clean and carry out minor repairs to the old courthouse façade in Wicklow town (details supplied); her views on whether this work can be prioritised in the coming months to coincide with the large investment in the town square; and her views on the proposed return of court services to this building. [16082/22]

Electric Vehicles

Steven Matthews

242. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to the electric vehicle home charger grant administered by SEAI (details supplied); the basis for same; and if the matter will be reviewed to remove any barriers to access this funding. [16333/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

361. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15874/22]

Official Engagements

Steven Matthews

16. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline his engagements while abroad for St Patrick’s Day; the way these engagements were beneficial for the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15370/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

379. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14033/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

427. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14930/22]

Social Welfare Code

Steven Matthews

593. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the situation in which self-employed people are being transitioned to the jobseeker's payment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14115/22]

Mental Health Services

Steven Matthews

858. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a report (details supplied); the measures he is implementing to reduce waiting lists and times to access primary care psychology services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14116/22]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

274. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the status of a site and development for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13573/22]

School Admissions

Steven Matthews

275. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to concerns among parents and school management in an area (details supplied); and if sufficient planning is in place in order to avoid a repeat of the challenges faced in getting first year secondary school allocations for September 2021. [13575/22]

Citizens Information Services

Steven Matthews

317. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the recent closure of the Wicklow town citizens information centre (details supplied); if her Department proposes to fund a new centre at another location in the town; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13576/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

280. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12401/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

281. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12421/22]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

288. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12572/22]

Medicinal Products

Steven Matthews

544. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the campaign to make a drug (details supplied) available under the drugs payment scheme; if this is under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12603/22]