Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Housing Provision

Ruairí Ó Murchú

74. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the annual cost of all long-term leased social housing by local authority in 2021; the number of long-term leases owned by each local authority; and the number of long-term leased social houses purchased by each local authority in 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [3789/22]

Housing Provision

Ruairí Ó Murchú

75. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the annual amount spent on maintenance of all long-term leases by each local authority in 2021; and the ownership of the units at the end of the lease term. [3790/22]

Citizens' Assembly

Ruairí Ó Murchú

173. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health when he expects the citizens’ assembly on drugs to convene; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3792/22]

Northern Ireland

Ruairí Ó Murchú

12. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the shared island unit of his Department. [2230/22]

Taoiseach's Communications

Ruairí Ó Murchú

25. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the recent meeting of the European Council. [2231/22]

Protected Disclosures

Ruairí Ó Murchú

44. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he will take to improve the whistleblowing regime and to increase the accountability of the civil service and broader public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2656/22]

Social Dialogue

Ruairí Ó Murchú

69. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the social dialogue unit of his Department. [2242/22]

Citizens' Assembly

Ruairí Ó Murchú

70. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach the proposed running order of the citizens’ assemblies committed to under the Programme for Government. [2471/22]

Departmental Bodies

Ruairí Ó Murchú

170. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the initial meeting of the newly established Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce; if he will provide the contact details for the Taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2151/22]

Departmental Bodies

Ruairí Ó Murchú

171. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the expected date for the finalised work programme of the Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce; the full membership of the Taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2152/22]

National Broadband Plan

Ruairí Ó Murchú

172. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the engagements his Department has had with a company (details supplied) following a product becoming commercially available in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2153/22]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Ruairí Ó Murchú

274. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the levels of compliance in relation to the requirement to wear face masks on public transport; if his Department and the National Transport Authority are monitoring compliance and enforcement of the regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2154/22]

National Transport Authority

Ruairí Ó Murchú

275. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given by the National Transport Authority to establish a dedicated transport police unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2155/22]

Solar Energy Guidelines

Ruairí Ó Murchú

589. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the expected timeframe for the review of siting and size conditions for rooftop solar panels on homes; the expected timeframe for the review of exemptions for educational and community buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2156/22]

Solar Energy Guidelines

Ruairí Ó Murchú

590. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position in relation to the Departmental review of the solar panel exemptions for information on the stated need to consider environmental assessment reporting before finalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2157/22]

Solar Energy Guidelines

Ruairí Ó Murchú

591. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position in relation to the Departmental review of the solar panel exemptions; the expected timeframe in which the interim planning regulations will be submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2158/22]

Teaching Council of Ireland

Ruairí Ó Murchú

855. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Education the standard processing time for route 1 to 4 registration applications with the Teaching Council; if she is satisfied with the timeframe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2468/22]

Health Strategies

Ruairí Ó Murchú

1332. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health when he expects the citizens’ assembly on drugs to convene. [2470/22]

Health Services

Ruairí Ó Murchú

1891. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the operational status of the home support pilot commenced in CHO2 (details supplied); the levels of staff retention from commencement; the difficulties the pilot scheme has experienced to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2312/22]

Home Care Packages

Ruairí Ó Murchú

1892. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the status of the four CHO areas selected to test the reformed model of homecare support; when these sites will be fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2313/22]

Home Care Packages

Ruairí Ó Murchú

1893. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the status of the homecare pilot project in CHO8; the staff recruited to date; and the number of staff that remain to be recruited. [2314/22]

Health Services

Ruairí Ó Murchú

1894. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health when the cross-Departmental workforce advisory committee considering a reformed model of homecare support will meet; the scheduled meetings of the committee; the agenda of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2315/22]

Health Services

Ruairí Ó Murchú

1895. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the details of the engagements with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform regarding the workforce challenges in home support and nursing homes; the options considered; the progress to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2316/22]

Citizens' Assembly

Ruairí Ó Murchú

1924. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health when he expects the citizens' assembly on drugs to convene; if consideration has been given to convening this assembly in an online format; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2469/22]

Broadband Infrastructure

Ruairí Ó Murchú

2062. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will report on the initial meeting of the newly established Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce; if she will provide the contact details for the Taskforce; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2149/22]

Broadband Infrastructure

Ruairí Ó Murchú

2063. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the expected date for the finalised work programme of the Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce; the full membership of the Taskforce; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2150/22]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Ruairí Ó Murchú

48. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport his plans to provide supports for the taxi industry at this time. [62417/21]

Electric Vehicles

Ruairí Ó Murchú

60. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport his plans in relation to electric vehicles, to increase the public electric vehicle fleet and to facilitate an increase in the number of private electric vehicles; and his plans to upgrade fossil fuel vehicles to electric vehicles to ensure there is a sufficient car charging point infrastructure throughout the State and to deal with the difficulties of home charging in which charging points cannot be accommodated. [62416/21]

Insurance Industry

Ruairí Ó Murchú

100. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Finance the status of his plans to address the rising costs and limited access to public liability insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62361/21]

Insurance Industry

Ruairí Ó Murchú

164. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Finance the status of progress made under the action plan for insurance reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62362/21]

Broadband Infrastructure

Ruairí Ó Murchú

182. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the options available regarding broadband at a location (details supplied); the steps his Department has taken in relation to full-capacity fibre-to-the-cabinet broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62577/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Ruairí Ó Murchú

250. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Finance his plans for the employee wage subsidy scheme until the new year given the current and evolving Covid-19 situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60852/21]

Tax Rebates

Ruairí Ó Murchú

251. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce an enhanced or improved carbon tax rebate for cucumber and other greenhouse growers that use CO2 in the growing process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60850/21]

Bonds Redemption

Ruairí Ó Murchú

287. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a list of all the performance bonds currently held for projects within the National Development Plan; the specifics of these bonds; the monetary value of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62716/21]

Bonds Redemption

Ruairí Ó Murchú

288. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a list of all the performance bonds released in 2021; the specifics of these bonds; the monetary value of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62717/21]

Broadband Infrastructure

Ruairí Ó Murchú

29. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address the issues raised recently in articles (details supplied) in relation to the national broadband plan, including National Broadband Ireland’s corporate structure, financial arrangements, long-term viability and ability to deliver on the plan. [61987/21]

National Broadband Plan

Ruairí Ó Murchú

38. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address the issues raised in articles (details supplied) relating to the national broadband plan, including National Broadband Ireland’s corporate structure, financial arrangements, long-term viability and ability to deliver on the national broadband plan. [61546/21]

National Broadband Plan

Ruairí Ó Murchú

89. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan with specifics in relation to premises passed, connections made and if the 60,000 premises passed target for the end of January will be made. [61545/21]

Agriculture Schemes

Ruairí Ó Murchú

33. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that all farmers receiving notice of a penalty to their basic payment are advised through the same notice of their ability to appeal on force majeure grounds. [60851/21]

Departmental Bodies

Ruairí Ó Murchú

65. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the expected timeframe for the reconvening of the mobile phone and broadband task force; if she will report on the membership, structure and specific actions of the task force and the initial engagements that are due to take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60213/21]

Flexible Work Practices

Ruairí Ó Murchú

88. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the delivery of remote working hubs; the progress of the development of a national hubs network; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60214/21]

Flood Risk Management

Ruairí Ó Murchú

221. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the expected timeframe in which the tender brief for a scheme (details supplied) will be developed; the expected stages of consultation regarding the flood management proposals in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60167/21]

Care Services

Ruairí Ó Murchú

567. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the future of a centre (details supplied) in County Louth; the reason this essential respite centre has not reopened while other services have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60168/21]

Childcare Services

Ruairí Ó Murchú

29. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to reduce the high childcare fees imposed on parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59479/21]

Childcare Services

Ruairí Ó Murchú

36. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the expected timeframe for the publication of the report into the review of the national childcare scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59478/21]

Home Care Packages

Ruairí Ó Murchú

112. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the details of engagements regarding the need to increase the number of staff delivering home supports; the steps that can be taken to remedy the shortage of staff in the home support sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53104/21]

Covid-19 Tests

Ruairí Ó Murchú

151. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health his plans in relation to the availability of PCR tests; his plans to increase testing capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59482/21]

Driver Test

Ruairí Ó Murchú

12. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider giving updated guidelines to driving test centres operated by the Road Safety Authority in order that instructors can use bathroom facilities at the centres once they are able to prove their vaccination status and adhere to Covid-19 guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59545/21]

Road Network

Ruairí Ó Murchú

88. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the options for development of the proposed narrow water bridge between counties Louth and Down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59317/21]

Medical Cards

Ruairí Ó Murchú

193. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the expected timeframe the substantive review of the dental treatment services scheme will take place; the immediate issues of concern; the measures taken to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59313/21]

Medical Cards

Ruairí Ó Murchú

194. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the engagements he has had with an association (detail supplied) regarding the dental treatment services scheme; the content of these discussions, detailing any future planned engagements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59314/21]

Vaccination Programme

Ruairí Ó Murchú

195. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the proposed expected timeframe in relation to the issuing of certificates for booster doses; if he will detail the technical specifications being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59315/21]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Ruairí Ó Murchú

196. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the current waiting lists for paediatric orthopaedic care by CHO; the plans in place to tackle these extensive waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59316/21]

Third Level Fees

Ruairí Ó Murchú

79. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagements he has with a union (details supplied) on their recent campaign in regard to rising college fees, rising student living and accommodation costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58646/21]

Technological Universities

Ruairí Ó Murchú

124. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of the technological university status bid of Dundalk IT given the developments in regard to the Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Letterkenny ITs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58645/21]

Local Authorities

Ruairí Ó Murchú

166. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of local authority staff involved in supporting and assisting the roll-out of broadband networks across Ireland in each of the years 2018 to 2021, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58982/21]

Health Service Executive

Ruairí Ó Murchú

694. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the details of plans including future projected plans in relation to a site (details supplied); the engagements that have taken place on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58980/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Ruairí Ó Murchú

695. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the EU Digital COVID Certificate in relation to Irish citizens who received one dose of vaccination in Ireland and a second dose of the same vaccination type approved for use in Ireland in a non-EU Country; the process by which these citizens can obtain an EU Digital COVID Certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58981/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Ruairí Ó Murchú

108. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Social Protection the actions taken to ensure Covid-19-related supports are in place and can be processed quickly and effectively for those who need them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57833/21]

Energy Prices

Ruairí Ó Murchú

115. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Social Protection if additional support will be provided to households during this energy price crisis; if so, the details of those supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57832/21]

Departmental Reports

Ruairí Ó Murchú

126. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice the status of the implementation of recommendations contained in a report (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57834/21]

Drug Dealing

Ruairí Ó Murchú

154. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice the status of the work of her Department in tackling drug-related intimidation and reporting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58050/21]

An Garda Síochána

Ruairí Ó Murchú

143. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice if she will consult with the Garda Commissioner on any plans for ex-Garda reserves to receive a commemorative medal in 2022 for the centenary anniversary of the foundation of An Garda Síochána as many ex-reserves have given years of voluntary service to the State and regular ex-gardaí are receiving one; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57715/21]

Official Engagements

Ruairí Ó Murchú

15. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the COP 26 United Nations Climate Change Conference. [55831/21]

Departmental Staff

Ruairí Ó Murchú

76. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Education when staff waiting for summer provision payments will receive same; the reason for the delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57215/21]

Departmental Projects

Ruairí Ó Murchú

159. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Education the status of a project (details supplied); the level of engagement she has had with same; her plans for the continuity of the provision of Irish medium education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57214/21]

National Broadband Plan

Ruairí Ó Murchú

183. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when a location (details supplied) will be connected by National Broadband Ireland; the changes to the anticipated connection date for the premises due to the acceleration of the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56968/21]

Local Authorities

Ruairí Ó Murchú

267. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to or if he is kept informed of local authority owned land banks and the associated local authority debts (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56889/21]

Foreign Birth Registration

Ruairí Ó Murchú

308. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 439 of 9 September 2021, the status of the application for the foreign birth registration of a person (details supplied); the expected timeframe in which this application will be processed; if the original documentation can be returned to the person given the lengthy wait; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56885/21]

Health Services

Ruairí Ó Murchú

549. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the status of a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56886/21]

Agriculture Industry

Ruairí Ó Murchú

716. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the tagging requirements of sheep; the details of the tracking system or central register for identification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56887/21]

Agriculture Industry

Ruairí Ó Murchú

717. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to reintroduce the sheep electronic identification or EID tag subsidy scheme or similar schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56888/21]

Brexit Issues

Ruairí Ó Murchú

43. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent dialogues with the Government and President of the United States of America providing an update on the Northern Ireland protocol. [54347/21]

Flood Risk Management

Ruairí Ó Murchú

68. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the flood relief measures for County Louth; the progress to date; the additional staffing resources provided by the OPW to Louth County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55833/21]

Public Procurement Contracts

Ruairí Ó Murchú

72. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the work of the interim procurement reform board; his plans to strengthen the procurement process in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55832/21]

Planning Issues

Ruairí Ó Murchú

53. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the rural housing planning guidelines that are currently being prepared; the expected timeframe for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55222/21]

Housing Policy

Ruairí Ó Murchú

65. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the review of income eligibility for social housing supports in each local authority; the details of the new assessment methodology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55221/21]

Defibrillators Provision

Ruairí Ó Murchú

177. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she is satisfied with the number of defibrillators located in sports clubs throughout Ireland; the status of the work of an organisation (details supplied) in its development of a State defibrillator database; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55219/21]

Driver Licences

Ruairí Ó Murchú

230. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport if Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Transport Management, CPC, holders who had their licence issued in Northern Ireland were required complete a transport management CPC examination in advance of the end of 2020 with (details supplied) to obtain an equivalent issued here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55313/21]

Driver Licences

Ruairí Ó Murchú

231. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons who availed of the opportunity prior to the 2020 deadline of swapping their transport management certificate of professional competence for an equivalent issued here; the number of persons that remain to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55314/21]

Driver Licences

Ruairí Ó Murchú

232. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the details of the professional competence requirements that now need to be completed to exchange a transport management certificate of professional competence in road haulage issued in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55315/21]

Deportation Orders

Ruairí Ó Murchú

341. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice when persons (details supplied) can expect a decision on their deportation appeals to be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55299/21]

Insurance Industry

Ruairí Ó Murchú

123. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Finance the engagements he has had with insurance underwriters to bring more into the market; if an update will be provided on the work of the Office to Promote Competition in the Insurance Market in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54345/21]

Insurance Industry

Ruairí Ó Murchú

140. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Finance the status of the work plan and actions of the Action Plan for Insurance Reform; his future plans to tackle the crisis in terms of public liability insurance; if he is satisfied with these measures to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54346/21]

Postal Services

Ruairí Ó Murchú

46. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the communication he has had with An Post given the proximity to Christmas and the potential delays the postal system faces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53700/21]

National Broadband Plan

Ruairí Ó Murchú

71. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53699/21]

Driver Test

Ruairí Ó Murchú

158. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the status of the driver test including theory; the delays in relation to same; the actions taken to mitigate these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53701/21]

Postal Services

Ruairí Ó Murchú

193. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the details of any engagements he has had with the British Government, EU Commission and or the Revenue Commissioners in relation to Brexit difficulties which have impacted on persons receiving packages. [50873/21]

Health Promotion

Ruairí Ó Murchú

379. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health if he has plans to follow the recent decision by a body (details supplied) to invite e-cigarette manufacturers to submit their products for regulatory approval in order that they may be prescribed by general practitioners for those who wish to quit smoking; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53954/21]

Brexit Issues

Ruairí Ó Murchú

45. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent engagement with European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefcovic, providing an update on the protocol. [48506/21]

Housing Schemes

Ruairí Ó Murchú

96. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the exact assessment criteria used for the HMD form 1 disability and or medical information used by local authorities for persons applying for inclusion on the social housing list or transfer; if there is a specific prohibition on two medical professionals who work in the same practice filling in the form on behalf of one applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53454/21]

Flexible Work Practices

Ruairí Ó Murchú

54. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the progress of the actions contained in the National Remote Work Strategy; the status of outstanding actions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53103/21]

EU Directives

Ruairí Ó Murchú

164. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he or his officials have had engagements with the European Commission regarding the Broadband Cost Reduction Directive 2014/61/EU, specifically in regard to article 8 and new buildings being broadband ready; if he has plans to implement this directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53330/21]

National Broadband Plan

Ruairí Ó Murchú

165. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when a location (details supplied) will be connected by National Broadband Ireland; the changes to the anticipated connection date for the premises due to the acceleration of the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53331/21]

National Broadband Plan

Ruairí Ó Murchú

166. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when a location (details supplied) will be connected by National Broadband Ireland; the changes to the anticipated connection date for the premises due to the acceleration of the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53332/21]

Education Costs

Ruairí Ó Murchú

477. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Education her plans to reduce the burden placed on parents through voluntary contributions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52135/21]

Education Costs

Ruairí Ó Murchú

478. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) can charge mandatory fees for music lessons during school hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52136/21]

Departmental Schemes

Ruairí Ó Murchú

775. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice the expected timeframe in which the criteria for the new community safety innovation fund will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53334/21]

Abortion Services

Ruairí Ó Murchú

822. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposals and work that have been carried out to ensure safe access zones are available to those accessing abortion services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52133/21]

Dental Services

Ruairí Ó Murchú

823. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists participating in the dental treatment services scheme per HSE CHO region per year from inception; the number of dentists that have withdrawn from the scheme since 2017; the number of new dental treatment services applications currently being processed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52134/21]