Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Social and Affordable Housing Provision

Darragh O'Brien

312. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of each of the five local authority sites that were previously under active consideration for affordable housing under the serviced sites fund as per an announcement (details supplied). [11110/19]

Social and Affordable Housing Provision

Darragh O'Brien

313. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of direct meetings he or his officials have had with each local authority in 2018 and to date in 2019 regarding the call for proposals with regard to the affordable housing serviced sites fund since circular APH 1/2018 issued, in tabular form. [11111/19]

Military Medals

Darragh O'Brien

99. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps that have been taken to fulfil the commitment given by a former Taoiseach to award the distinguished service medals and military medals for gallantry to the 32 members of A Company Infantry Battalion, including deceased servicemen who served during the siege of Jadotville in 1961; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10425/19]

Planning Guidelines

Darragh O'Brien

588. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the position regarding the working group comprising officials from planning authorities and his Department, which was established to review and revise the 2005 planning guidelines on sustainable rural housing; if the review has concluded; if he has engaged with the European Commission on proposed changes to the guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10465/19]

Tender Process

Darragh O'Brien

417. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the status of a competition (details supplied) which was due to go out to public tender in 2017; the progress with the tender; when it will be published or retendered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9629/19]

Tender Process

Darragh O'Brien

418. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the status of a competition (details supplied); when it is due to be retendered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9630/19]

Tender Process

Darragh O'Brien

419. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Health when the tender for a matter (details suppled) will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9631/19]

Tender Process

Darragh O'Brien

420. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Health when the tender for a matter (details supplied) will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9632/19]

Pension Provisions

Darragh O'Brien

191. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the potential for small self-administered pensions to partner with the State to assist with the long-term lease scheme for social housing; if she has considered the impact that a the lack of derogation will have in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8787/19]

Water Services

Darragh O'Brien

20. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when a referendum will be held regarding the State affording constitutional protection to the supply of water services; the status of preparations to hold a referendum in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8531/19]

Social and Affordable Housing

Darragh O'Brien

22. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when he will publish regulations for the affordable purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8292/19]

Urban Development

Darragh O'Brien

36. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of applications for the Project Ireland 2040 urban regeneration fund; the status of the applications; the value of grants that will be issued in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8293/19]

Home Loan Scheme

Darragh O'Brien

59. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of applications to the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme processed by the Housing Agency; the number recommended by the agency; the number refused; the number sent back for further information; the amount recommended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8296/19]

Mortgage to Rent Scheme Data

Darragh O'Brien

77. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of applications made since the introduction of the mortgage to rent scheme; the number of applications successfully granted since the introduction of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8295/19]

Ambulance Service Data

Darragh O'Brien

368. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the procurement process entered into by the HSE before the engagement of an organisation (details supplied); the requirements for qualification, duration of contract or engagement and qualifications required by applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7905/19]

Ambulance Service Data

Darragh O'Brien

369. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the payments made to an organisation (details supplied) in each year in respect of all engagements, contracts, secondments and consultations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7906/19]

Pension Provisions

Darragh O'Brien

633. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a cost-benefit analysis of the impact that the proposed IORP II regulation would have on the operation of pension schemes with fewer than 100 members, in particular its application to one-person pension schemes, has been carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8254/19]

Pension Provisions

Darragh O'Brien

634. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the consultation she plans to undertake with relevant stakeholders in respect of the regulation required to give effect to the transposition of IORP II into law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8255/19]

Local Authority Housing Funding

Darragh O'Brien

666. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the funding allocated to each local authority in each of the years 2015 to 2018 with respect to refurbishing voids, purchasing properties, building new units and for the housing assistance payment, HAP, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8302/19]

Urban Development

Darragh O'Brien

667. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of applications by category A and B projects made under the Project Ireland 2040 urban regeneration and development fund to date by county; the number of successful and unsuccessful project applications per category that applied for funding per county; the successful projects per county that have been approved for funding per category; the value of funding approved for each such project; when successful applicants will receive funding in 2019; the amount allocated for the fund in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8303/19]

Forestry Data

Darragh O'Brien

225. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of tree preservation orders in effect per annum from 2011 to 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7288/19]

Tax Code

Darragh O'Brien

150. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the status of the betting tax review; when the review will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6317/19]

Schools Refurbishment

Darragh O'Brien

248. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) will proceed to the tender and build stage; if the school will be granted rapid build status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6555/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Darragh O'Brien

260. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new school building project for a school (details supplied); if the acquisition of a new site for the school has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6725/19]

NAMA Staff Data

Darragh O'Brien

78. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the estimated number of NAMA staff who will transfer into Home Building Finance Ireland; the anticipated date of their transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6188/19]

Commencement of Legislation

Darragh O'Brien

125. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the sections of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 which remain to be commenced; and the status of the implementation of the Act. [6076/19]

Closed-Circuit Television Systems

Darragh O'Brien

128. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications to the community CCTV scheme in Fingal, Dublin; the number of applicants who have been approved and came on stream; the number of applications that are under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5975/19]

Proposed Legislation

Darragh O'Brien

189. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the status of the human tissue Bill. [6194/19]

Local Authority Housing Provision

Darragh O'Brien

276. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the new guidelines being issued in regard to local housing assessments needs in each local authority as outlined under the national planning framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6187/19]

Departmental Staff Data

Darragh O'Brien

277. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of staff engaged in the housing delivery office per annum since its establishment; the average length of service in the office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6192/19]

School Enrolments

Darragh O'Brien

254. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken by his Department and the school age team to provide an adequate school place and supports for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5576/19]

International Education

Darragh O'Brien

256. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to increase education links between Ireland and Egypt; the efforts being made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5596/19]

Beef Exports

Darragh O'Brien

509. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of exports to Egypt since the Egyptian market reopened to Irish beef; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5594/19]

Trade Promotion

Darragh O'Brien

510. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the efforts being made to increase trade between Ireland and Egypt, including live cattle exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5595/19]

Air Services Provision

Darragh O'Brien

572. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to commence direct flights between Ireland and Egypt; the efforts made to date by him or his officials in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5592/19]

Air Services Provision

Darragh O'Brien

573. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or his officials have had formal meetings with Egyptian officials or airlines regarding commencing direct flights between Ireland and Egypt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5593/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Darragh O'Brien

204. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of a new school (details supplied) for Balbriggan, County Dublin; the stage the project is at; when construction will commence on the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3748/19]

Social and Affordable Housing

Darragh O'Brien

590. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the cost rental pilot project has gone to tender; when construction is due to commence; the number of units due to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3759/19]

Architects Register

Darragh O'Brien

605. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he has the statutory powers or discretion to grant professional accreditation to an architect who is not registered with an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3927/19]

Services for People with Disabilities

Darragh O'Brien

172. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the status of an application for funding by a club (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3506/19]

Public Expenditure Data

Darragh O'Brien

84. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of projects that have undergone a cost benefit analysis per annum since 2011 by year and Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3285/19]

Public Expenditure Data

Darragh O'Brien

85. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the average length of time taken to process a cost benefit analysis by Department in 2017 and 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3286/19]

Departmental Staff Data

Darragh O'Brien

86. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of staff based in the central expenditure evaluation unit per annum since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3287/19]

Córas Iompair Éireann

Darragh O'Brien

205. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he has taken to address the ongoing situation faced by CIÉ salaried pensioners covered by the CIÉ 1951 superannuation scheme who have not received an increase since 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3110/19]

Rent Supplement Scheme Data

Darragh O'Brien

247. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the amount spent on rent supplement in each of the years 2011 to 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3294/19]

Rent Supplement Scheme Data

Darragh O'Brien

248. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of recipients on rent supplement in each of the years 2011 to 2018; the estimated cost in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3295/19]

Repair and Leasing Scheme

Darragh O'Brien

257. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of units provided through the repair and lease scheme in 2017 and 2018; the cost per annum; the estimated cost and number of units in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3291/19]

Homeless Accommodation Provision

Darragh O'Brien

258. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount spent on family hubs in 2017 and 2018; the estimated cost in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3292/19]

Homeless Accommodation Provision

Darragh O'Brien

259. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of recipients of family hubs in 2017; the estimated number in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3293/19]

Housing Assistance Payment Data

Darragh O'Brien

260. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount spent on the housing assistance payment per annum since its establishment; the estimated cost in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3296/19]