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Thu, 8 Dec 2022
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Exports Growth
Charles Flanagan
172. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the new markets that have been opened up for farmers in each farming sector; the potential benefits these will deliver; the timeframe for delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60834/22]
Thu, 1 Dec 2022
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Housing Policy
Charles Flanagan
75. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the new rural housing guidelines will protect the right of those living in remote areas to build a home near their families and workplaces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59144/22]
Tue, 29 Nov 2022
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Budget 2023
Charles Flanagan
77. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline the various supports for carers in Budget 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58868/22]
Tue, 29 Nov 2022
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Housing Schemes
Charles Flanagan
276. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the croí cónaithe vacant property refurbishment grant; the breakdown by county of the grant allocations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59180/22]
Tue, 29 Nov 2022
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Schools Building Projects
Charles Flanagan
370. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education the status of the new build project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59338/22]
Tue, 29 Nov 2022
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Budget 2023
Charles Flanagan
399. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline the various supports for persons with disabilities in Budget 2023; the way that this aligns with ongoing work on the Cost of Disability report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58863/22]
Tue, 29 Nov 2022
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Domestic Violence
Charles Flanagan
589. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice if there are currently any plans to fund a new domestic violence refuge in the area of County Laois to help deal with the significant pressures on the current services provided in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59384/22]
Tue, 29 Nov 2022
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Domestic Violence
Charles Flanagan
590. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice if there are currently any plans to fund a new domestic violence refuge in the area of County Offaly to help deal with the significant pressures on the current services provided in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59385/22]
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Charles Flanagan
77. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the date upon which it is expected that works will commence on the proposed new Garda station in Portlaoise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58326/22]
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
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Broadcasting Charge
Charles Flanagan
265. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if any consideration will be given to removing the broadcast levy paid by independent radio stations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57998/22]
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
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Special Educational Needs
Charles Flanagan
398. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education the criteria and process in relation to the appointment of special needs assistants and the allocation of SNA hours in primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57670/22]
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
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Northern Ireland
Charles Flanagan
28. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an interim report in respect of the work of her Department under the shared island dialogue. [56854/22]
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
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Sports Events
Charles Flanagan
46. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will outline her proposals in respect of a current bid by Ireland to host a Tour de France stage. [56855/22]
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
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Human Rights
Charles Flanagan
194. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps that Ireland has taken to address human rights violations in Bahrain at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva; the actions that have been taken to call for the release of political prisoners in Bahrain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57160/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Charles Flanagan
706. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an elderly couple (details supplied) will qualify for the fuel allowance payment following the changes in budget 2023; if so, the way that they can apply for the fuel allowance payment; when the first payment under the new income thresholds is expected to be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55226/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Travel Documents
Charles Flanagan
877. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice the process for non-EU passport holders who are resident and attend school in Ireland, travelling abroad with their school; the form (details supplied) is required to be stamped allowing re-entry; and the process for this and what else is required in order to re-enter the country with the rest of their school group, without issue. [55214/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Disabilities Assessments
Charles Flanagan
1214. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the status of early intervention support for a four-year-old child (details supplied) with autism who is currently waiting for over two years for their final assessment, given that this is a requirement in order to secure a place in a school with an autistic unit and they cannot join the waiting list for schools without having their full diagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55452/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Forestry Sector
Charles Flanagan
1301. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of planting, felling and road licences issued for forestry operations in each of the past five years; the volume of timber licensed for felling; the number of hectares licensed for planting; the number of jobs in the sector each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55308/22]
Thu, 20 Oct 2022
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General Practitioner Services
Charles Flanagan
100. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the steps that he is taking to provide a greater level of training for general practitioners across Ireland. [52236/22]
Thu, 20 Oct 2022
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General Practitioner Services
Charles Flanagan
134. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the steps that he proposes to take to increase the number of general practitioners in rural areas. [52235/22]