Ní féidir ach ceisteanna agus freagraí a foilsíodh tar éis Iúil 2012 a amharc anseo. Is féidir amharc de réir téarma nó dátaí ar leith ó Mhárta 2016 ar aghaidh do Ranna Rialtais. Foilsítear freagraí scríofa de réir mar a fhaightear iad ó Ranna. Chun ceisteanna parlaiminte a foilsíodh roimh Iúil 2012 a fheiceáil, cuardaigh Díospóireachtaí na Dála.
Ceisteanna agus freagraí le haghaidh Téarma Dála nó Seanaid
Leathanach 67 de 69
Máirt, 21 Iúil 2020
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Drugs Payment Scheme
Darren O'Rourke
680. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is no longer provided access the drug subutex in tablet form on the hardship scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16928/20]
Máirt, 21 Iúil 2020
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Child Protection
Darren O'Rourke
757. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if parental alienation syndrome is recognised here; his plans to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17350/20]
Máirt, 21 Iúil 2020
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Health Services Funding
Darren O'Rourke
758. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the staffing and budgets for public health in north-eastern areas of Dublin and other health areas pre-, during and post-Covid-19; his views on whether it is sufficient to respond to a rise in Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17352/20]
Déar, 16 Iúil 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darren O'Rourke
162. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of times in each month to date the 14-day quarantine rule for persons entering Ireland has been breached; the number of actions taken as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16428/20]
Céad, 15 Iúil 2020
oral
Renewable Energy Generation
Darren O'Rourke
10. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the renewable energy projects he will pursue to help reduce the reliance of Ireland on fossil fuels in view of the Environmental Protection Agency greenhouse gas emissions projections report published recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16250/20]
Céad, 15 Iúil 2020
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Fuel Poverty
Darren O'Rourke
12. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether the quadrupling of the carbon tax over the next decade is going to disproportionately affect those who can least afford it and contribute to already high levels of fuel poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16251/20]
Céad, 15 Iúil 2020
oral
North-South Interconnector
Darren O'Rourke
14. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the North-South interconnector; if his attention has been drawn to the considerable local opposition to the proposed pylons included in this plan; his views on an independent review of this project which will consider the undergrounding of these power lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16252/20]
Céad, 15 Iúil 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Darren O'Rourke
20. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of progress of the national broadband plan; the amount spent to date; the number of homes and businesses that have been and are yet to be connected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16068/20]
Céad, 15 Iúil 2020
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Wind Energy Generation
Darren O'Rourke
25. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on improving the level of community ownership of wind farms here; his further views on whether the State should intervene to help support local communities establishing and running their own wind farms which can power their own local energy needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16067/20]
Céad, 15 Iúil 2020
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Proposed Legislation
Darren O'Rourke
33. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will introduce legislation in line with the provisions in the Microgeneration Support Scheme Bill 2017 that would empower persons and local communities to produce renewable energy that they can then use and sell the excess of back to the national grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16069/20]
Céad, 15 Iúil 2020
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Just Transition Commissioner
Darren O'Rourke
42. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will expedite the implementation of the recommendations included in the Just Transition Commissioner’s first report published in early 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16070/20]
Céad, 15 Iúil 2020
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Driver Test
Darren O'Rourke
82. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons waiting for a driver test; the actions he is taking to clear this backlog quickly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16176/20]
Máirt, 14 Iúil 2020
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Departmental Functions
Darren O'Rourke
115. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of the restructuring of his Department; the agencies and offices that now fall under his remit; the offices and agencies that have been removed from his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14958/20]
Máirt, 14 Iúil 2020
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Departmental Budgets
Darren O'Rourke
116. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated budget allocation for his reconfigured Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14959/20]
Máirt, 14 Iúil 2020
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Driver Test
Darren O'Rourke
142. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consultation with driving instructors that has taken place with the view to restarting driver tests; if he is satisfied appropriate guidelines will be in place to resume testing and lessons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14955/20]
Máirt, 14 Iúil 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Darren O'Rourke
143. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which he plans to support the thousands of workers employed in airlines and the airline industry in view of the huge challenges now facing the sector due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14956/20]
Máirt, 14 Iúil 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Darren O'Rourke
144. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding requested by each airline in view of the challenges facing the sector due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14957/20]
Máirt, 14 Iúil 2020
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Driver Test
Darren O'Rourke
145. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to prioritising front-line workers who are waiting for driver tests due to the postponement during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14968/20]
Máirt, 14 Iúil 2020
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Driver Licences
Darren O'Rourke
203. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons that are ordinarily resident here but driving on licences from another country; if he has considered the possibility of converting these licences into Irish licences as an emergency Covid-19 measure to help reduce the waiting list for driver tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15143/20]
Máirt, 14 Iúil 2020
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Driver Test
Darren O'Rourke
242. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the requirement for US citizens and returning Irish emigrants to sit a theory test and take driver lessons and a driver test within one year of living here will be extended by four months due to the Covid-19 restrictions on driver tests and lessons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15514/20]
Máirt, 14 Iúil 2020
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Driver Test
Darren O'Rourke
243. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider introducing a reciprocal agreement with the United States of America on driver licences in view of the fact that the current requirements place an undue burden on Americans and returning Irish emigrants who are actively recruited to invest and work here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15515/20]
Máirt, 14 Iúil 2020
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Public Transport
Darren O'Rourke
244. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if even headway profiles are used in bus transport services here; his views on whether this is the best approach in the public transport system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15516/20]
Máirt, 14 Iúil 2020
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Social Welfare Payments Administration
Darren O'Rourke
740. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when social welfare payments will revert back to weekly payments as opposed to fortnightly payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15262/20]
Máirt, 7 Iúil 2020
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Departmental Budgets
Darren O'Rourke
99. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost in 2021 if the budget for green schools travel within his Department increased by 20%. [14003/20]
Máirt, 7 Iúil 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darren O'Rourke
103. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is mandatory to wear a face covering in a taxi; the requirements and supports in place for drivers and passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14043/20]
Máirt, 7 Iúil 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darren O'Rourke
104. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Bus Éireann fleet of public buses will be fitted with protective screens for drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14044/20]
Máirt, 7 Iúil 2020
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Garda Stations
Darren O'Rourke
226. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the Garda stations within the Meath division that are being refurbished by the OPW; the Garda stations within the division that are due to be refurbished by the OPW over the next 12 months; the status of each project; and when each refurbishment project is due to be completed. [14001/20]
Máirt, 7 Iúil 2020
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Children in Care
Darren O'Rourke
590. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the estimated cost in 2021 if the foster care allowance of €325 per week per child aged under 12 years of age was increased to €340 and for children aged over 12 years of age increased from €352 per week per child to €377 per week per child. [14002/20]
Máirt, 7 Iúil 2020
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Disability Services Provision
Darren O'Rourke
693. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when services (details supplied) will be reopening after its closure due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13894/20]
Máirt, 7 Iúil 2020
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Disability Services Provision
Darren O'Rourke
694. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a detailed roadmap for services for persons with disabilities will be published to give service users and their families clarity on the resumption of normal services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13895/20]
Máirt, 7 Iúil 2020
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Health Services Staff
Darren O'Rourke
712. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health his plans for the introduction of advanced and extended practice for medical scientists; the meetings he has had with the representative bodies (details supplied) on the subject; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13942/20]
Máirt, 30 Meith 2020
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Air Traffic Control Services
Darren O'Rourke
656. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding air traffic control fees for military flights using Irish airspace and airports here; if fees are waived for military aircraft; if so, the cost of waived fees in each of the years 2010 to 2019; and the cost waived for each individual military body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12698/20]
Máirt, 23 Meith 2020
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Third Level Fees
Darren O'Rourke
236. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the measures he will take to ensure third level fees are affordable for students who are unable to find summer work due to the Covid-19 pandemic and have had no other source of income for an extended period; his plans to provide additional financial support or to encourage third level institutions to reduce fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12445/20]
Máirt, 23 Meith 2020
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Education Data
Darren O'Rourke
238. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of graduates from professional master’s in education qualifying to teach Irish in each of the past five years; the way in which it compares to the number graduating with mathematics and English in the same period in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12461/20]
Máirt, 23 Meith 2020
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Medicinal Products
Darren O'Rourke
532. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when Tagrisso will be available to patients under the general medical scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12457/20]
Máirt, 23 Meith 2020
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HSE Complaints Procedures
Darren O'Rourke
533. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the avenues available to persons and families to make complaints regarding the quality of care received in public hospitals and private nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12458/20]
Máirt, 23 Meith 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darren O'Rourke
534. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when cinemas will be allowed to reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12463/20]
Máirt, 23 Meith 2020
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Sports Funding
Darren O'Rourke
722. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he and agencies under his remit are making to ensure the future viability of a sport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12459/20]
Máirt, 23 Meith 2020
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Driver Test
Darren O'Rourke
723. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered an observation-only driver test delivered in dedicated testing areas in order to avoid interaction with traffic; the driver test alternatives that have been considered to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12460/20]
Máirt, 23 Meith 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darren O'Rourke
724. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a risk assessment has been conducted at bus stops, train stations and on public transport in view of the increasing number of passengers returning during the period of ongoing Covid-19 restriction; if large numbers waiting at train stations are considered mass gatherings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12462/20]
Máirt, 23 Meith 2020
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Sports Funding
Darren O'Rourke
738. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional funding which will be made available to local sporting clubs in view of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on fundraising opportunities; if funding will be allocated to national governing bodies; the extent of funding available; the process for applying for and distributing this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12616/20]
Máirt, 23 Meith 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darren O'Rourke
772. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if it is permitted to take care of the children of other persons in a person's own home at this time; if so, the guidance that has been provided in such circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12443/20]
Máirt, 23 Meith 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Darren O'Rourke
848. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if it is the case that employers are expected to pay wages for the Easter and May bank holidays of employees who were temporarily laid off and in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12444/20]
Máirt, 16 Meith 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darren O'Rourke
141. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some banks are charging interest on so-called Covid-19 mortgage breaks and that in some cases this will run into additional thousands of euro over the lifetime of a mortgage; his views on whether this is fair; the measures he is taking to stop this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11617/20]
Máirt, 16 Meith 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Darren O'Rourke
302. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the July provision for 2020; his views on the fact that it is an essential need in view of the Covid-19 challenge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11616/20]
Máirt, 16 Meith 2020
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Teacher Training
Darren O'Rourke
303. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the entry requirements for professional masters in primary education are increasing in 2021; the rationale for this decision; the options for students who have completed the leaving certificate but do not have the required result in Irish or mathematics, for example; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11621/20]
Máirt, 16 Meith 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darren O'Rourke
724. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the current advice on the wearing of face coverings in public; if it is mandatory with limited exceptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11618/20]
Máirt, 16 Meith 2020
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Light Rail Projects
Darren O'Rourke
888. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the time frame for the feasibility study on light rail in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11609/20]
Máirt, 16 Meith 2020
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Rural Transport Programme
Darren O'Rourke
889. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the national strategy for rural transport, Connecting Ireland, will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11610/20]
Máirt, 16 Meith 2020
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Tourism Promotion
Darren O'Rourke
890. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures taken to ensure the future viability of Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11611/20]