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
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Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Education Policy
Bernard Durkan
44. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which a continuous supply of graduates in the academic and technical areas is provided for in order to meet requirements of industry and education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23227/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Industrial Development
Bernard Durkan
55. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which his Department continues to ensure the competitiveness of this country’s trade and industry sectors in an increasingly competitive world market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23229/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Enterprise Policy
Bernard Durkan
104. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he and his office continue to attract employment generating and trade benefiting enterprises to this country via foreign direct investment or indigenously; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23228/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Economic Data
Bernard Durkan
174. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which the services and manufacturing services have improved and recovered, given the existence of the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23497/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Economic Data
Bernard Durkan
175. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which the job retention and creation effort continues to be made in the manufacturing sector throughout Ireland and in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23499/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Trade Data
Bernard Durkan
176. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which Irish-manufactured products continue to compete on world markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23500/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Job Creation
Bernard Durkan
177. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he and his Department continue to ensure an even spread of job creation investment throughout the country, with a view to ensuring the availability of an increasing number of job opportunities in those areas previously not experiencing this, with consequent benefits in respect of road transport, traffic congestion and journeys to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23501/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Economic Data
Bernard Durkan
178. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which the level of investment in jobs here continues to keep pace with other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23502/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Business Supports
Bernard Durkan
179. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which assistances towards small- and medium-sized enterprises here continues to equate with those available in other EU and non-EU jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23503/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Flexible Work Practices
Bernard Durkan
180. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which the concept of working from home or via digital hubs is being progressed, with a view to ensuring the optimum results for employer, employee and the taxpayer; the extent of recent progress in this area; the extent to which the need for flexibility can be recognised by all parties within working from home arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23504/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Education Policy
Bernard Durkan
181. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he and his Department continue to liaise with the educational sector in order to ensure the ready supply of suitably qualified employees for a competitive workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23505/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Trade Data
Bernard Durkan
182. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the countries whence he sees the greatest competition for Ireland over the next five years in respect of the manufacturing and services sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23506/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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School Admissions
Bernard Durkan
184. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if an extra stream for intake at junior infants is under consideration at a school (details supplied), with particular reference to the outstanding waiting list, given some applicants still waiting have siblings currently attending the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23336/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Housing Provision
Bernard Durkan
213. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of affordable/rentable houses likely to accrue to Kildare County Council through Part 8/Part 5 of the planning process; the number of such houses completed or near completion; if 10% or 20% is the appropriate number of houses likely to be available for reletting by the planning authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23511/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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State Pensions
Bernard Durkan
216. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason under the new total contributions approach for the State pension a person (details supplied) appears not to qualify for any payment; if the case will be reviewed as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23348/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Pension Provisions
Bernard Durkan
222. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration might be given to the existence of a partnership in the case of a person (details supplied) whose pension entitlements do not allow them qualify for a pension in their own right notwithstanding extended correspondence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23509/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
223. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment might be considered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23510/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
224. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a carer’s support grant will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23517/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Pension Provisions
Bernard Durkan
225. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a pension top-up might be granted in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23522/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Social Welfare Rates
Bernard Durkan
226. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 210 of 16 May 2024, if the case of a person (details supplied) can be urgently reviewed with a view to granting full entitlement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23523/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Visa Applications
Bernard Durkan
228. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which work permit-related visas continue to be issued in line with the requirements of those seeking such visas; if a quick turnaround can be managed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23498/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
236. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the procedure to be followed in order to renew expired Stamp 4 in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23507/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
237. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the procedure to be followed to regularise residency in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23508/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Family Reunification
Bernard Durkan
238. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if and when the son of a person (details supplied) might be allowed to join them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23512/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
239. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current and expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23519/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
240. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the reason for refusal under the long-term undocumented migrant scheme in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23524/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Health Services
Bernard Durkan
259. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when urgent speech therapy and physiotherapy will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied) who recently suffered a stroke and is relying on these services to regain a normal independent quality of life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23342/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Emergency Departments
Bernard Durkan
279. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if, following a knife attack and attendance at A&E, the A&E charge of €100 is still applicable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23514/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Medical Cards
Bernard Durkan
280. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason a full medical card has not been restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23515/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Bernard Durkan
281. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if an electric wheelchair is available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23516/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Hospital Admissions
Bernard Durkan
282. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason the daughter of a person (details supplied) was admitted to Tallaght Hospital on 16 May 2024, without her mother’s knowledge (guardian) and was discharged without any explanation or attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23518/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Medical Cards
Bernard Durkan
283. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of an appeal for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23520/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Tobacco Control Measures
Bernard Durkan
284. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which adequate control and regulation of vape outlets is universally and adequately applied, having particular regard to the concern of those who are anxious to comply with all regulations and the elimination of harmful or addictive ingredients in the products and who have never sold cigarettes at their outlets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23521/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Grant Payments
Bernard Durkan
293. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps being taken or the steps he proposes to take to assist applicants for higher education courses who are being refused higher education funding or a back to education allowance on the grounds that they have previously studied or completed a course at a similar level on the NFQ, despite the fact that their existing qualification is deemed to be insufficient to meet the requirements of the workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23487/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Education Policy
Bernard Durkan
294. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which he expects to influence the higher education system to ensure the ongoing availability of a steady stream of highly qualified technicians and academics on par with the best in the world, thus providing a workforce competent in the skills now required in the workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23488/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Education Policy
Bernard Durkan
295. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his vision for the further and higher education, research, innovation and science sector, with particular reference to the need to compete on the international market for available job vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23489/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Education Policy
Bernard Durkan
296. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the degree to which the higher-level education sector is in discussion with business and enterprise, with a view to matching requirements in the workplace with suitable graduates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23490/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Bullying in Educational Institutions
Bernard Durkan
297. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department continues to monitor incidents of bullying in the workplace throughout the higher education system; the extent to which action has been taken or is proposed to deal with such issues in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23491/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Education Policy
Bernard Durkan
298. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the degree to which he expects science to play an increased role in the higher education sector, with particular reference to ensuring an adequate number of graduates to meet the demands of the workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23492/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Third Level Costs
Bernard Durkan
299. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the degree to which higher education costs have increased over the past number of years; the extent of financial assistance now available for all students seeking to avail of third-level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23493/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Education Policy
Bernard Durkan
300. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he and his Department have identified any specific obstacles which may impede improvement and achievement in the further and higher educational sectors and impact our ability to continue to establish Ireland’s reputation as equal to the best globally in higher education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23494/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Education Policy
Bernard Durkan
301. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which he and his Department have identified particular requirements in terms of apprenticeships or higher qualifications in education throughout the country to meet such requirements in the short term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23495/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Education Policy
Bernard Durkan
302. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which he and his Department propose to further broaden higher education opportunities for undergraduates here, with a view to maximisation of their opportunities in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23496/24]
Céad, 22 Beal 2024
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Passport Services
Bernard Durkan
34. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue in the case a child (details supplied) who is travelling in two weeks; if all is now in order with this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23152/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Middle East
Bernard Durkan
40. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach to report on any recent discussions he has had with other world leaders in connection with the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. [20564/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Departmental Priorities
Bernard Durkan
45. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the degree to which he continues to explore opportunities under the shared island heading. [20565/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Economic Data
Bernard Durkan
69. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which positive conclusions can be drawn from this country's economic performance when considered alongside other eurozone countries and all other European countries; if the methodology for the measurement of the economy here continues to be robust and accurate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22705/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Inflation Rate
Bernard Durkan
90. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains confident that budgetary measures taken here are adequately focused in order to discourage inflation, self-generated or imported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22706/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Airport Policy
Bernard Durkan
184. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport how often and who provides disability awareness and access training to staff of the Irish Aviation Authority, the Dublin Airport Authority and the other major Irish airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22477/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Airport Policy
Bernard Durkan
185. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport how Irish airports are referring in European or international benchmarks when it comes to supporting people with disabilities or reduced mobility travelling through Irish airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22478/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Departmental Bodies
Bernard Durkan
186. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport what the terms of reference are for the Irish Aviation Authority's passenger advisory group; to give the membership and a listing of how often this group has met over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22479/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Airport Policy
Bernard Durkan
187. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport what efforts have been made in each of the Irish airports to improve wayfinding and mobility for people with disabilities and people with reduced mobility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22480/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Tax Data
Bernard Durkan
225. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance to indicate the breakdown of phased payment arrangements entered into by the Revenue Commissioners as part of its debt warehousing scheme, by number of years for each industry, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22807/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Economic Growth
Bernard Durkan
231. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that economic progress continues in line with expectations and best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22981/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Tax Code
Bernard Durkan
232. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to be reassured that taxation changes in respect of corporation profits tax are not structured in a way to undermine this economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22982/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Foreign Direct Investment
Bernard Durkan
233. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains convinced that Ireland continues to be an attractive foreign direct investment location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22983/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Tax Code
Bernard Durkan
234. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which he remains satisfied that EU competition rules are not set to invade the competency of national governments to retain control of tax policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22984/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Tax Reliefs
Bernard Durkan
235. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent of the different types of tax reliefs available to both PAYE employees and self-employed persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22985/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Financial Services
Bernard Durkan
236. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if investment funds operating or intending to operate here will be brought under the aegis of the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22986/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Economic Data
Bernard Durkan
237. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that this economy continues to perform well when considered in the overall European context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22987/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Inflation Rate
Bernard Durkan
238. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains confident that budgetary measures taken here are adequately focused in order to discourage inflation, self-generated or imported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22988/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Tax Code
Bernard Durkan
239. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he remains satisfied that the taxation system in Ireland is sufficiently broadly based to avoid dependency on any one sector to such an extent that it might become a threat to the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22989/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Enterprise Policy
Bernard Durkan
240. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which working capital continues to be made available to the farming and business sectors, with particular reference to smaller enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22990/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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School Admissions
Bernard Durkan
327. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if all efforts can be made to ensure a local school place can be facilitated in the case of the children of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22968/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
369. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for exceptional needs payment can be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22343/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Visa Applications
Bernard Durkan
432. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for a visa in the case of the daughter of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22552/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Citizenship Applications
Bernard Durkan
444. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22669/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Visa Applications
Bernard Durkan
445. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if visa applications in respect of the family of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22670/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Family Reunification
Bernard Durkan
460. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in processing an application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22888/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Bernard Durkan
469. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when an e-vetting request will be sent to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22964/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Health and Safety
Bernard Durkan
614. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide more resources towards inspections of vaping products entering the country and add to the 40 inspection checks for vaping products set out in the HSE's National Service Plan 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22794/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Health and Safety
Bernard Durkan
615. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on plans to increase the number of test purchase inspections for vapes, as set out in the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023, from the planned number of 340 set by the HSE (to cover both vapes and cigarettes); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22795/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
8. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the degree to which the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continues to be enhanced, with particular reference to their ability to respond to emergencies, if and when they arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22092/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
35. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which issues within the Defence Forces have been resolved as per recommendations in the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22091/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Rail Network
Bernard Durkan
94. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which plans are afoot for the implementation of the extension of the DART to Leixlip, Celbridge, Maynooth, Kilcock, Sallins, Naas and further afield; the extent to which such works are in hand; whether requests from the commuters in north Kildare to extend the turntable points to an area beyond Maynooth and Kilcock, given the wider catchment area and demand for transport services, are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22090/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Passport Services
Bernard Durkan
97. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue in the case of a person (details supplied), who applied ten weeks ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22210/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
103. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which he continues in his efforts to ensure the full implementation of all aspects of the report of Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22325/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
104. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which issues relating to pay and conditions within the Defence Forces have been resolved or are under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22326/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Departmental Budgets
Bernard Durkan
105. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the budget available to his Department remains sufficient to meet requirements in the course of the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22327/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
106. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the degree to which the Army is being upgraded and updated in line with the requirements of a modern army within the European Union, in the event of a threat arising from any quarter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22328/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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National Security
Bernard Durkan
107. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which the EU might be encouraged to contribute to defence and coastal security measures on the Irish coast on the basis that such measures would have beneficial impact on Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22329/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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National Security
Bernard Durkan
108. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which coastal, air and sea surveillance continues at pace, given the various threats in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22330/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Air Corps
Bernard Durkan
109. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the degree to which the Air Corps continues to be upgraded in line with the needs of an island country and the need to ensure regular coastal surveillance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22331/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Departmental Properties
Bernard Durkan
110. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total number of vacant, disused or decommissioned properties owned by his Department that potentially could be used for accommodation purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22332/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
111. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current strength of all branches of the Defence Forces; if further recruitment is required to bring each branch of the forces up to optimum strength; if issues regarding salary, pay and conditions are being addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22333/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Defence Forces
Bernard Durkan
112. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which issues of pay and morale within the Defence Forces are being addressed to the satisfaction of all concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22334/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Transport Costs
Bernard Durkan
137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he continues to monitor transport costs and the contributory factors thereto, with a view to ensuring any negative impact on the economy might be alleviated insofar as is possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22311/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Transport Policy
Bernard Durkan
138. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which steps are ongoing to ensure the viability of the transport sector, notwithstanding any challenges from whatever source; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22314/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Rail Network
Bernard Durkan
139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date in the electrification of the Dublin-Maynooth rail line, with particular reference to the towns likely to expect an enhanced service; the extent of the parking arrangements currently proposed; if such arrangements can be improved in line with local requests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22315/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Road Tolls
Bernard Durkan
140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the total amount paid in tolls in the past eight years to date in regard to all tolled locations throughout the country, without exception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22316/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Traffic Management
Bernard Durkan
141. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent, if any, to which heavy vehicles use the main arterial routes to and from the city at peak travel times; the action being taken on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22317/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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National Transport Authority
Bernard Durkan
142. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the degree to which alternative energy can be or is being used by the National Transport Authority, with particular reference to both rail and bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22319/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Rail Network
Bernard Durkan
143. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport when any rail carriages in storage will be brought into service; the manner in which this could benefit commuters in north County Kildare and throughout the greater Dublin region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22320/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Traffic Management
Bernard Durkan
144. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the degree to which his Department monitors the various traffic routes nationally with a view to ensuring advancement of upgrading proposals before reaching gridlock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22321/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Rail Network
Bernard Durkan
145. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which north Kildare rail commuters can expect enhanced and improved services in the future, given the demographic trends and the need for the public to have confidence in the transport system in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22322/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Rail Network
Bernard Durkan
146. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which it might be possible to ensure the availability of extra carriages to meet commuter demands affecting the towns of Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confey and Celbridge, Hazelhatch, Sallins and Newbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22323/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Rail Network
Bernard Durkan
147. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date in the preparation of the extension of the DART to Maynooth and further afield to such locations as Kilcock and Enfield, with a view to catering for the commuter belt across north County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22324/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
207. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when an application for the one-parent family allowance can be processed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22306/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Social Welfare Rates
Bernard Durkan
208. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the correct rate of disability allowance or other allowance payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22308/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
209. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment might be considered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22310/24]