Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Pension Provisions

John McGuinness

189. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if retired nurses who paid a D stamp all their working life and were not allowed to opt for paying an A stamp will have their pension entitlements reviewed to allow them to qualify for a maximum pension rather than the reduced pension they are currently in receipt of; and if she will explain the rationale of the decision that has led to this anomaly. [20041/24]

State Pensions

John McGuinness

189. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a State pension (non-contributory) will be approved immediately for a person (details supplied); if pension benefit is being paid to their husband is respect of the person; and if the application will be expedited. [19892/24]

Rail Network

John McGuinness

208. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if he will explain the intransigence and indifference shown by Iarnród Éireann and the company’s resistance of every effort over a 27-year period made by this Deputy and others, including the local authority, to restore the protected structure that was once the boarding platform for the railway station, Kilkenny; if he will respond to the request from a railway enthusiast (details supplied) to extend the existing platform to include the protected structure; if he will fund a feasibility study regarding the suggestion that it be used as a community space; if he will set up an engagement team made up of all stakeholders to devise an appropriate use of the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19051/24]

Tax Rebates

John McGuinness

236. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider amending S.I. No. 266/2012 relative to the refund of VAT for touring coaches, that is, the VAT 71 refund scheme, to include bus types that are electric and low-carbon vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19068/24]

Motor Industry

John McGuinness

237. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will expedite approval for the importing of a 2018 car by a family returning to work in Ireland (details supplied) having lived in England for the past 12 years and who are now experiencing bureaucratic challenges. [19093/24]

Teaching Qualifications

John McGuinness

313. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if she will expedite an application for teaching recognition in the name of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19083/24]

Social Welfare Payments

John McGuinness

456. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a full payment of child benefit will be approved for a person (details supplied) and their partner, as both are in the process of establishing their home again in Ireland, having spent several years abroad; and if she will expedite a positive decision. [19086/24]

Medical Cards

John McGuinness

665. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a medical card will be issued based on medical circumstances to persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18938/24]

Mental Health Services

John McGuinness

698. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be arranged as a matter of urgency for a child (details supplied) with a child and adolescent psychiatrist, as they have been refused and their medical team is insisting on an appointment to deal with the child’s anxiety, poor sleep pattern and other mental health issues; if he will expedite the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19096/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

John McGuinness

220. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if carer’s allowance will be approved for a person (details supplied) who is giving full-time care to their father; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18538/24]

Departmental Correspondence

John McGuinness

287. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will confirm the receipt of a submission from a community organisation (details supplied); his response to the concerns expressed by the residents; and if he and his Department officials will engage immediately with the community and this Deputy. [18602/24]

Hospital Procedures

John McGuinness

335. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to a previous Parliamentary Question, if he will expedite a date for a cataract operation for a person (details supplied). [18622/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

John McGuinness

100. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if children's allowance benefit will continue to be paid to a person (details supplied); and if arrears will also be paid. [18167/24]

Grant Payments

John McGuinness

127. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the process in place to check the standard of work carried out by contractors where an SEAI grant is being paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17630/24]

Rail Network

John McGuinness

175. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be provided to upgrade Thomastown railway station, Kilkenny, to make it disabled-friendly and to include modern toilet facilities, covered waiting area and seating; and if the matter will be expedited. [17764/24]

Schools Building Projects

John McGuinness

314. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education the status of a building project for a school (details supplied); and if approval will be issued as soon as possible. [17941/24]

Physical Education

John McGuinness

315. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if every school providing physical education will be adequately funded to meet the needs of those participating and to include PE equipment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17946/24]

Local Authorities

John McGuinness

365. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the process in place to check the standard of work carried out where a grant from a local authority is being paid; if he is satisfied all regulatory requirements are met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17630/24]

Agriculture Schemes

John McGuinness

477. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the process to accommodate farmers that want to withdraw from the young farmers’ scheme; if sanctions or penalties are applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17316/24]

Childcare Services

John McGuinness

564. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the action he is taking to address the chronic shortage of places in the childcare sector in Kilkenny; if he will provide an interim arrangement immediately for those waiting for a place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17939/24]