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Thu, 2 Jun 2022
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Waste Management
Neale Richmond
168. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a full life cycle analysis has been undertaken or will be undertaken for the proposed ban on the use of single-use cups versus reusable delph when dining in in cafés, as proposed under the Circular Economy Bill 2022; when the assessments will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28646/22]
Thu, 2 Jun 2022
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Waste Management
Neale Richmond
169. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a full regulatory impact assessment has been undertaken/or will be conducted for the proposed ban on the use of single-use cups versus reusable delph when dining in in cafés as proposed under the Circular Economy Bill 2022; when the assessments will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28647/22]
Thu, 2 Jun 2022
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Waste Management
Neale Richmond
170. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if economic impacts (details supplied) have been included or will be included in the regulatory impact assessment for the proposed ban on the use of single-use cups versus reusable delph when dining in in cafés, as proposed in the Circular Economy Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28648/22]
Thu, 2 Jun 2022
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Waste Management
Neale Richmond
171. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the 20 cent levy on single-use cups, as proposed in the Circular Economy Bill 2022 will be ringfenced for use by SMEs in the hospitality sector to subsidise re-usable cups to encourage behavioural change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28649/22]
Thu, 2 Jun 2022
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Waste Management
Neale Richmond
172. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the report on the consultation on the regulations to introduce a levy on single-use cups and a ban on the use of single-use cups when dining in in cafés, as proposed under the Circular Economy Bill 2022 will be published ahead of the proposed introduction on 1 December 2022; if time will be given to consult with stakeholders on the consultation report; if an adequate transition period will be given to prepare for the new regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28650/22]
Thu, 2 Jun 2022
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Waste Management
Neale Richmond
173. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a full regulatory impact assessment will be conducted ahead of the introduction of single-use cold cup levy, as proposed in the Circular Economy Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28651/22]
Thu, 2 Jun 2022
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Taxi Licences
Neale Richmond
199. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the incentives that he is considering to increase the amount of taxis in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28662/22]
Thu, 2 Jun 2022
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Rental Sector
Neale Richmond
227. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps that he is taking to ensure that small landlords stay in the rental market rather than selling their properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28665/22]
Thu, 2 Jun 2022
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Ukraine War
Neale Richmond
305. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports that are in place to support those who take in Ukrainian refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22139/22]
Thu, 2 Jun 2022
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Legal Aid
Neale Richmond
351. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the breakdown of legal aid payments for 2019, 2020 and 2021 by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28668/22]
Wed, 1 Jun 2022
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Neale Richmond
1. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent conversation with the British Prime Minister. [24532/22]
Wed, 1 Jun 2022
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Tax Code
Neale Richmond
87. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider implementing a windfall tax on energy firms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28302/22]
Wed, 1 Jun 2022
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International Protection
Neale Richmond
186. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the situation in which the expiration of short-term visas in May 2022 will lead to a shortage of homecare workers; if she will address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28361/22]
Tue, 31 May 2022
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Departmental Schemes
Neale Richmond
48. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps she is taking to support the development of walking routes in the Dublin mountains; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27624/22]
Tue, 31 May 2022
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Vacant Properties
Neale Richmond
57. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps she is taking to ensure that vacant buildings can be restored for use by community groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27625/22]
Tue, 31 May 2022
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Public Transport
Neale Richmond
146. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to expand the capacity of the Luas green line given the number of housing developments along the route which will significantly add to the line’s use and capacity in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28053/22]
Tue, 31 May 2022
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Public Transport
Neale Richmond
147. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if there are any plans to expand the regularity and capacity of bus routes in the Dublin 18 area given the number of housing developments along the route which will significantly add to the service’s use and capacity in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28054/22]
Tue, 31 May 2022
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Schools Administration
Neale Richmond
410. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if she will outline the use of assistive technology in the Drumcondra primary tests scoring system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27860/22]
Tue, 31 May 2022
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Social Welfare Benefits
Neale Richmond
457. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive their travel pass as per their application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27416/22]
Tue, 31 May 2022
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Citizenship Applications
Neale Richmond
615. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the average processing time for citizenship applications for minors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28052/22]
Tue, 31 May 2022
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Vaccination Programme
Neale Richmond
757. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he expects second Covid-19 booster doses to be administered to the wider age cohorts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27986/22]
Thu, 26 May 2022
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Health Services Staff
Neale Richmond
21. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he will address the issues raised by medical scientists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25997/22]
Thu, 26 May 2022
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Health Services
Neale Richmond
62. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Leopardstown area in Dublin 18 does not have sufficient public health nurse services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25996/22]
Thu, 26 May 2022
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Food Industry
Neale Richmond
157. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the destinations for Irish agri-food exports post Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25998/22]
Thu, 26 May 2022
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Brexit Supports
Neale Richmond
194. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the Brexit supports provided by his Department for the agri-foods industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25999/22]
Tue, 24 May 2022
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Sentencing Policy
Neale Richmond
31. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider introducing mandatory minimum sentences for those persons who assault frontline workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25984/22]
Tue, 24 May 2022
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Alcohol Sales
Neale Richmond
50. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice her plans for the reform of licensing laws; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25985/22]
Thu, 19 May 2022
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Exports Growth
Neale Richmond
44. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the main location for Irish trading destinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25202/22]
Thu, 19 May 2022
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Third Level Education
Neale Richmond
166. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps that he is taking to improve access to third-level education across the island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25204/22]
Thu, 19 May 2022
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Neale Richmond
183. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps that he is taking to ensure a sufficient number of trained construction workers through apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25205/22]
Wed, 18 May 2022
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Special Educational Needs
Neale Richmond
115. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a school (details supplied) is not participating in the Summer Education Programme for Children with Additional Needs given that it is not safe to do so; if she has engaged with the school to provide solutions to these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24991/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Northern Ireland
Neale Richmond
53. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the leaders of the parties in Northern Ireland following the Stormont elections. [22930/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Ukraine War
Neale Richmond
83. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps she is taking to ensure the welfare of Ukrainian refugees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24215/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Live Register
Neale Richmond
140. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the figures on the Live Register; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24214/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Citizenship Applications
Neale Richmond
585. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if he will provide an update on a pathway to citizenship for those born in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24198/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Citizenship Applications
Neale Richmond
586. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the current number of citizenship applications being processed for minors with a naturalised parent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24199/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Citizenship Applications
Neale Richmond
587. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the average waiting time for citizenship applications for a minor with at least one naturalised parent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24200/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Citizenship Applications
Neale Richmond
588. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the number of decisions made per year over the past five years for citizenship applications for a minor with at least one naturalised parent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24201/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Immigration Status
Neale Richmond
616. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the fact that students on stamp 2 visas who are due to enter third-level education in September must leave the country for the summer sacrificing their accommodation and jobs; if she will consider extending stamp 2 visa permissions until 31 September; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24785/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Neale Richmond
740. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if contact tracers are eligible for the Covid-19 bonus payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24807/22]
Thu, 12 May 2022
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European Union
Neale Richmond
45. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the European Strategic Compass and Ireland’s role within this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23801/22]
Thu, 12 May 2022
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Ukraine War
Neale Richmond
56. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the supports that have been sent to the Ukrainian army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23800/22]
Thu, 12 May 2022
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Special Educational Needs
Neale Richmond
106. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the status of the provision of special needs assistants for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23813/22]
Thu, 12 May 2022
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Site Acquisitions
Neale Richmond
117. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the status of the provision of a permanent site for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23812/22]
Thu, 12 May 2022
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Schools Building Projects
Neale Richmond
190. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the review for exemptions for educational and community buildings to obtain planning permission to install solar panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23911/22]
Thu, 12 May 2022
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Health Services
Neale Richmond
318. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the supports that he will introduce to support those with long-Covid throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23912/22]
Thu, 12 May 2022
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Health Services
Neale Richmond
319. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he will introduce additional occupational therapy posts across the country to help deal with the numbers of those suffering with long-Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23914/22]
Thu, 12 May 2022
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Ukraine War
Neale Richmond
320. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he will establish a central mechanism for registered doctors to volunteer to help Ukrainian refugees access healthcare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23915/22]
Wed, 11 May 2022
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Citizens' Assembly
Neale Richmond
22. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the timeline for citizens’ assemblies as included in the programme for Government. [22026/22]
Tue, 10 May 2022
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Official Travel
Neale Richmond
88. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent trip to the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22926/22]