Parliamentary questions

Departmental Staff Redeployment

Fergus O'Dowd

110. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Taoiseach the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38748/15]

Schools Building Projects Applications

Fergus O'Dowd

487. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline her views on representations received from the principal of a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39227/15]

Departmental Staff Relocation

Fergus O'Dowd

69. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of applicants awaiting transfer in her Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38762/15]

Departmental Staff Relocation

Fergus O'Dowd

88. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38756/15]

Departmental Staff Relocation

Fergus O'Dowd

110. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38761/15]

Departmental Staff Relocation

Fergus O'Dowd

119. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38759/15]

Departmental Staff Relocation

Fergus O'Dowd

123. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38749/15]

Departmental Staff Relocation

Fergus O'Dowd

133. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Defence the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38753/15]

Departmental Staff Relocation

Fergus O'Dowd

139. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applicants awaiting transfer in her Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38760/15]

Departmental Staff Relocation

Fergus O'Dowd

164. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38751/15]

Departmental Staff Relocation

Fergus O'Dowd

176. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38758/15]

Departmental Staff Redeployment

Fergus O'Dowd

198. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to set down the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38757/15]

Decentralisation Programme

Fergus O'Dowd

203. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applicants awaiting transfer in her Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38754/15]

Departmental Staff Redeployment

Fergus O'Dowd

217. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38755/15]

Departmental Staff Relocation

Fergus O'Dowd

250. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present locations; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38752/15]

Road Projects

Fergus O'Dowd

254. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport why the proposed N52 Ardee bypass was not included in the Government's capital investment plan, Building on Recovery: Infrastructure and Capital Investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38736/15]

Departmental Staff Relocation

Fergus O'Dowd

255. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38763/15]

Departmental Staff Data

Fergus O'Dowd

265. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of applicants awaiting transfer in her Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38750/15]

Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility

Fergus O'Dowd

448. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Louth will receive a payment under the single payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37969/15]

Criminal Law

Fergus O'Dowd

570. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37799/15]

Garda Operations

Fergus O'Dowd

587. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on representations received from the Cooley Peninsula Community Alert Group regarding its concerns for the safety of members of An Garda Síochána and of the community following the murders of persons (details supplied) in the north Louth area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38032/15]

Court Accommodation Provision

Fergus O'Dowd

592. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the arrangements the Courts Service will put in place by to facilitate car parking during construction of the new courthouse in Drogheda in County Louth, which will have the effect of closing two car parks in the centre of Drogheda town; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38157/15]

Garda Station Refurbishment

Fergus O'Dowd

597. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the details of the recently announced €1 million upgrade of Drogheda Garda station and the proposed works at Collon Garda station; when work will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38212/15]

HSE Funding

Fergus O'Dowd

723. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for funding by a group (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37680/15]

Ambulance Service Provision

Fergus O'Dowd

851. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the ambulance service in the Louth-east Meath constituency. [38350/15]

Schools Building Projects Status

Fergus O'Dowd

1002. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a proposed new school (details supplied) in County Louth; when works are expected to commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38265/15]

Homelessness Strategy

Fergus O'Dowd

1042. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review his policy on homelessness given the crisis now developing; if he has received reports from local authorities regarding the crisis in each such authority; if he will publish details of same; if he has further received reports recommending changes to this policy from his Department, or from another agency or organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37411/15]

Homeless Accommodation Funding

Fergus O'Dowd

1043. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his Department's policy on how moneys allocated in the budget by Dáil Éireann to his Department are allocated; if he will provide details of such allocations from his Department for the past three years; if any policy changes are envisaged in the way persons who are not sleeping rough but who are homeless and who are supported, such as those persons in homeless accommodation such as Drogheda Homeless Aid, the Simon Community, etc. are supported; and how local authorities and other agencies account for their allocations. [37412/15]

Departmental Meetings

Fergus O'Dowd

1057. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will respond to representations received from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37617/15]

Departmental Reports

Fergus O'Dowd

1067. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he received a report (details supplied) regarding an independent planning review; the cost of the report; the amounts paid; when he will publish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37807/15]

Health Services Access

Fergus O'Dowd

275. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his views on concerns raised by a national organisation (details supplied) regarding access to services in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37019/15]

Garda Strength

Fergus O'Dowd

372. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will urgently review Garda Síochána strength in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36223/15]

Visa Applications

Fergus O'Dowd

418. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for a visa by a family (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36111/15]

Infectious Disease Epidemics

Fergus O'Dowd

437. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the precautions that will be taken to prevent Legionella contamination in a hospital (details supplied) in County Louth; the position regarding the shower heads in the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36149/15]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Fergus O'Dowd

500. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an appointment for a kidney transplant at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin 9 for a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36502/15]

Teacher Data

Fergus O'Dowd

633. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary teachers and secondary teachers who have qualified each year since 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36085/15]

Teacher Data

Fergus O'Dowd

634. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of unemployed primary teachers and secondary teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36086/15]

School Staff

Fergus O'Dowd

635. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of full-time positions available in 2015 for primary teachers and for secondary teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36087/15]

Planning Issues

Fergus O'Dowd

660. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reports presently underway into alleged planning irregularities being carried out by his Department; the locations under investigation; and by whom they are being carried out; if he has received completed reports, and the date on which he has received them; when will they be published; if there is any reason they cannot be published immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36419/15]

Planning Issues

Fergus O'Dowd

666. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he can exercise any powers to initiate and reverse planning zoning decisions made by Meath County Council in its development plan, to permit construction on what is clearly a flood plain in the Mornington, Laytown and Bettystown areas of County Meath, as such decisions are strongly opposed by residents in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36533/15]

Garda Investigations

Fergus O'Dowd

221. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on correspondence regarding the death of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35742/15]

Wage Subsidy Scheme

Fergus O'Dowd

34. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on the issues raised in correspondence from a group (details supplied). [35174/15]

Budget Submissions

Fergus O'Dowd

157. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the actions he will take as a result of the budgetary submissions made by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35023/15]

Road Projects Expenditure

Fergus O'Dowd

224. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposed western bypass of Ardee in County Louth; if the project is shovel-ready with all the required land now in the ownership of Louth County Council; the reason for the non-inclusion of this road in the recent transport capital programme; the expected cost of the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35022/15]

Road Projects Status

Fergus O'Dowd

226. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the proposed Laytown-Bettystown link road in County Meath, as announced in his Department's capital plan; the expected time frame for tendering, planning, etc; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35056/15]

State Pension (Contributory) Applications

Fergus O'Dowd

42. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on the issue with the State pension (contributory) where persons whose average contributions over a greater number of years work out at less than those for persons whose average contributions over a shorter period will qualify them for a similar or reduced pension; that this is unfair, particularly in the case of women who commenced working in the 1960s and 1970s and who took time out to care for their families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34789/15]

Budget Submissions

Fergus O'Dowd

365. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will respond to the pre-budget submission from the Irish Farmers Association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34173/15]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Fergus O'Dowd

501. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed primary care centre for east Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34107/15]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Fergus O'Dowd

502. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed primary care centre for Drogheda north; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34108/15]

Health Services Funding

Fergus O'Dowd

512. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will increase funding for a group (details supplied) in County Louth, following a recent meeting with the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34235/15]