Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Public Expenditure Policy

Bernard Durkan

239. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the extent to which he continues to liaise with all Departments, with a view to preventing potential expenditure overruns or making adequate provisions in the event of unforeseen circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18068/24]

Public Expenditure Policy

Bernard Durkan

240. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the degree to which reforms throughout the public sector remain in place to ensure accountability, collective responsibility and good value for money; the new initiatives, if any, proposed in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18069/24]

Economic Policy

Bernard Durkan

241. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the extent to which he remains satisfied that policies of his Department continue to reflect well on economic performance, with particular reference to competitiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18070/24]

Public Expenditure Policy

Bernard Durkan

242. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the extent to which he continues to meet targets in public expenditure and reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18071/24]

Public Expenditure Policy

Bernard Durkan

243. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the degree to which he remains satisfied that each Department continues to effectively operate best practice in the context of public expenditure and reform, with a view to ensuring long-lasting benefits for the persons and the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18072/24]

Project Ireland 2040

Bernard Durkan

244. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the progress to date in respect of the delivery of various projects set out in Project Ireland 2040; the extent to which the projects are being delivered on time and within budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18073/24]

Public Expenditure Policy

Bernard Durkan

245. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform his preferred options to meet ongoing social and economic requirements in the context of current and capital expenditure, in line with prudent management but placing sufficient emphasis on important structures such as social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18074/24]

School Admissions

Bernard Durkan

281. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if and when a school place in the local Gaelscoil can be accommodated in the case of a child (details supplied) whose parents wish to have them educated through Irish; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17433/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

397. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of the review for DCA in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17430/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

401. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when payment of carer’s allowance will be urgently restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17523/24]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

402. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determining an appeal (details supplied); when a final determination is likely to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17529/24]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

419. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether any interim payment is available in the case of a person (details supplied) who is a HSE worker who contracted Covid on the frontline during the pandemic but has suffered with ill health ever since and currently has no income; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17975/24]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

433. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of a visa application in the case of a person (details supplied); if this application can be expedited, given the circumstances of the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17444/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

457. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the procedure to be followed to regularise their status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17931/24]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

463. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the average processing time for applications for citizenship/naturalisation; the extent to which plans are in hand to improve processing times for such applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18053/24]

An Garda Síochána

Bernard Durkan

464. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the number of women currently serving in An Garda Síochána; the extent to which these numbers have fluctuated in the past eight years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18054/24]

Judicial Appointments

Bernard Durkan

465. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which adequate judges are being appointed to the various courts in order to minimise delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18055/24]

An Garda Síochána

Bernard Durkan

466. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which gardaí injured in the course of their duties are being compensated or are in the course thereof; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18056/24]

Child Abuse

Bernard Durkan

467. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which she proposes to strengthen the law in regard to child sexual abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18057/24]

Gangland Crime

Bernard Durkan

468. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which tackling gangland drug activity continues to be a priority item, with specific intentions with particular reference to our capital city; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18058/24]

An Garda Síochána

Bernard Durkan

469. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current total strength of An Garda Síochána, by gender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18059/24]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

470. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which the number of persons awaiting naturalisation is being addressed, with particular reference to those in this jurisdiction for more than five years and anxious to obtain employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18060/24]

Prison Service

Bernard Durkan

471. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which educational and rehabilitation facilities remain available in all the prisons throughout the country; the extent to which first-time offenders have access to such services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18061/24]

An Garda Síochána

Bernard Durkan

472. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which cold cases continue to be under observation and investigation; the extent to which modern forensics are likely to be of help to such cases; the plans, if any, to allocate any additional funding to this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18062/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

674. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health whether any interim payment is available in the case of a person (details supplied) who is a HSE worker who contracted Covid on the frontline during the pandemic but has suffered with ill health ever since and currently has no income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17974/24]

Sports Funding

Bernard Durkan

7. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when an announcement in respect of financial assistance for sporting organisations is anticipated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16936/24]

Tourism Policy

Bernard Durkan

19. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if any further measures are anticipated to assist the tourism sector in advance of the summer season and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16935/24]

Consumer Prices

Bernard Durkan

98. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor the causes of inflation, both internal and external, and their effects on business, trade and enterprise; the efforts to date in identifying the causes of possible remedies, with particular reference to remedial action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16934/24]

Enterprise Policy

Bernard Durkan

101. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he continues to remain satisfied that any threats to enterprise, trade and employment continue to be adequately monitored in order to ensure provision is made, insofar as is possible, for both foreseen and unforeseen eventualities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16933/24]

Brexit Issues

Bernard Durkan

128. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor difficulties experienced by Irish exporters arising from Brexit; the measures in place or proposed in respect of these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17287/24]

Bus Services

Bernard Durkan

148. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if a bus service from Leixlip to Blanchardstown hospital can be facilitated or incorporated into current routes to facilitate elderly people from this area getting to and from medical appointments, who cannot always drive and may experience mobility issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17271/24]

Business Supports

Bernard Durkan

165. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he is aware of difficulties experienced by various sectors in the economy to obtain the necessary levels of staff; whether he has in mind specific action to address this issue, sector by sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17283/24]

Work Permits

Bernard Durkan

166. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which he has received communications from employers throughout the country who are experiencing difficulty in recruiting staff; if he is aware of the need for the expeditious process of work permit applications or the use of other methods in order to address the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17284/24]

Construction Industry

Bernard Durkan

167. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he expects to meet any staff shortages in the construction sector, with particular reference to the need to meet such deficiencies in full in early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17285/24]

Work Permits

Bernard Durkan

168. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permit-related visa applications currently awaiting process, with particular reference to various aspects of the economy particularly affected by staff shortages; the means by which he expects to address this issue in the short to medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17286/24]

Enterprise Policy

Bernard Durkan

169. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor each trade and industry, with a view to addressing any issues arising; whether he remains satisfied that adequate steps can be taken to address such issues in the short and medium term in a meaningful way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17288/24]

Enterprise Policy

Bernard Durkan

170. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which investment in employment-creating sectors continues; if he is satisfied that industry can look to the future with optimism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17289/24]

Diaspora Issues

Bernard Durkan

171. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which Irish people overseas can be encouraged to return in order to meet staff vacancies throughout industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17290/24]

Business Supports

Bernard Durkan

172. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which particular efforts are being made to assist employers particularly hit by staff shortages; whether specific measures are being taken to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17291/24]

Job Creation

Bernard Durkan

173. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which employment has fluctuated in this jurisdiction over the past two years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17292/24]

Tourism Industry

Bernard Durkan

199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the extent to which the tourism industry is likely to grow over the next 12 months; whether she proposes to take any further initiatives to stimulate the industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17273/24]

Tourism Industry

Bernard Durkan

200. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the extent to which she and her Department have examined the most important features of the tourism industry to which she can offer assistance or encouragement over the next 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17274/24]

Tourism Industry

Bernard Durkan

201. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the extent to which she and her Department propose to take specific initiatives to assist with the further expansion of the tourism industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17275/24]

Sports Funding

Bernard Durkan

202. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if and-or when sport capital sports grants are likely to be awarded or granted in the current year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17276/24]

Sports Funding

Bernard Durkan

203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the extent to which her Department proposes to put special emphasis on local sporting and community organisations when considering the allocation of grants in the current year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17277/24]

Arts Policy

Bernard Durkan

204. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the extent to which her Department has directly supported the arts in the current year; her proposals for the future in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17278/24]

Arts Policy

Bernard Durkan

205. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media whether she and her Department have identified any particular areas where they could offer further assistance to the arts in the current year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17279/24]

Culture Policy

Bernard Durkan

206. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the extent to which she and her Department are engaged in the promotion of Irish culture at home and abroad, perhaps targeting the tourism and education sectors in particular, thereby creating a new awareness at home and abroad; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17280/24]

Gaeltacht Policy

Bernard Durkan

207. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the extent to which she and her Department continue to promote and develop the use of the Irish language in all Gaeltacht areas throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17281/24]

Irish Language

Bernard Durkan

208. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the extent to which she and her Department continue to monitor the use of the Irish language throughout the country, its potential in non-Gaeltacht areas and the encouragement of its use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17282/24]

Personal Public Service Numbers

Bernard Durkan

236. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when a PPS number might issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17261/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

237. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason adequate consideration was not given to the application for disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) given the history of continuous domestic abuse resulting in homelessness and the need to allow a period of rehabilitation in order to restore their health; if disability allowance or a similar payment might be awarded given that they cannot return to work due to their child’s special needs and the aforementioned issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17263/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

238. 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) who has numerous health issues and who recently moved into new accommodation but needs some assistance towards fitting out the property; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17264/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

239. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if disability allowance might be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17265/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

240. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current position in relation to an application for carer’s allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17267/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

265. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current residency status or entitlement to an Irish passport in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17259/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

266. 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. [17260/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

267. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current and expected residency position in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17262/24]

Family Reunification

Bernard Durkan

268. 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. [17266/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

269. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice how best a person (details supplied) should proceed to obtain stamp 4 from her current stamp 1 status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17270/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

312. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent, if any, to which cosmetic surgery might be offered to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17268/24]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

313. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17272/24]

School Transport

Bernard Durkan

38. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if urgent reconsideration can be given to the school transport application in the case of a student (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16825/24]

Family Reunification

Bernard Durkan

90. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress made to date in the determination of an appeal for a visa in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16813/24]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

91. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current position of a naturalisation application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16823/24]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

92. 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 a person (details supplied); if a decision is due to issue, given they are due to travel shortly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16824/24]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

143. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if orthodontic treatment can be offered to a person (details supplied); the options available in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16863/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

85. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which ongoing dialogue continues between her Department, the KWETB and the relevant school authorities in north Kildare at pre-primary, primary and post-primary levels with a view to ensuring that sufficient places are being made available to meet the demand of the current and subsequent years without interruption either in respect of continued building where required, the planning of any new schools, or the acceleration of ongoing work in all schools; if satisfactory results can be achieved before the new school year next year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16373/24]

School Transport

Bernard Durkan

92. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she continues to liaise with the parents and management of various schools throughout north Kildare, with a view to ensuring the availability of school transport in the widest form possible for September 2024, whether on a concessionary or regular basis with particular reference to avoiding issues that have arisen in previous school years in north Kildare in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16374/24]

School Admissions

Bernard Durkan

288. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education when the son of a person will be facilitated with a school place at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16035/24]

Schools Building Projects

Bernard Durkan

358. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she continues to monitor the required extra classroom accommodation/spaces at a school (details supplied), with particular reference to the time by which she can anticipate the completion of the school in line with specification, if and when she expects this accommodation to be completed and made available [16719/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

359. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she has evaluated the school place requirements at primary and second level in Naas, County Kildare, with particular reference to the need to ensure that children will have access to the adequate number of spaces to meet their requirements in the coming school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16720/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

360. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the total number of school places required at primary and second level in Celbridge, County Kildare, with particular reference to the needs emerging in September next; if the three-school project is advancing at appropriate pace to meet all of the requirements, including replacement for a school (details supplied); and if it is anticipated that adequate spaces will be made available by September next. [16721/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

361. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the degree to which she anticipated an adequacy of school places at primary and second level at Leixlip, County Kildare, with a view to ensuring adequate accommodation availability at both primary and second level by September next; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16722/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

362. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she is satisfied that all school placement requirements, both primary and second level in Maynooth, County Kildare, can be met by September next; if new catchment areas are proposed to meet the requirements of those who fall between catchment areas for the purpose of placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16723/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

363. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of school places at primary and second level in Kilcock, County Kildare, with particular reference to meeting such requirement by September next; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16724/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

364. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she is satisfied regarding the adequacy of school places at primary and second level in Clane, County Kildare, with particular reference to the need to cater for a rapidly expanding population; if she is satisfied that such requirements can be met in full by September next; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16725/24]

Schools Building Projects

Bernard Durkan

365. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the current position in regard to replacement of accommodation and facilities for a school (details supplied); if she is satisfied that the need can be met within the anticipated deadline given the rapidly expanding population of the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16726/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

366. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which adequate school places remain available at Straffan, County Kildare; if she is mindful of the expanding population and the urgency to ensure the availability of sufficient such accommodation by September next; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16727/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

367. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of primary and second level school places throughout north Kildare, with particular reference to the rapidly expanding population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16728/24]

National Lottery

Bernard Durkan

374. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the extent to which any outstanding lottery money grants have been paid to all GAA clubs primarily awarded such grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16182/24]

Social Welfare Schemes

Bernard Durkan

482. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) was not paid the double week in January when they were in receipt of a payment, who was switched automatically to jobseeker's benefit until 13 February; if the case will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16528/24]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

489. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if it is now possible for a person (details supplied) to apply for citizenship on behalf of their daughter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16011/24]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

490. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of a visa application in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16031/24]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

491. 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 son of a person (details supplied); when a decision can expect to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16041/24]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

492. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if a Department official will meet with a person (details supplied) to discuss the recent refusal of their application for citizenship to assist them to better understand the reason this decision was reached; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16044/24]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

514. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16332/24]

Disabilities Assessments

Bernard Durkan

573. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if an assessment of need can be urgently facilitated in the case of the son of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16028/24]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

620. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when required psychological support will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15967/24]

Home Help Service

Bernard Durkan

622. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason home help/personal assistants are no longer permitted to administer routine eye drops for their clients; when this change took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15970/24]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

638. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if eligibility for a medical card in the case of persons (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16032/24]

Housing Provision

Bernard Durkan

51. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which extra methods and means can be employed to provide extra housing in sufficient volume to meet requirements to address homelessness, child homelessness and family homelessness, if he continues to identify extra measures likely to positively impact in this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15395/24]

Housing Provision

Bernard Durkan

78. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if some consideration can be given to the development of a subsidised sites scheme on public or private lands with a view to making affordable or local authority housing more readily accessible; if any consideration has already been given to such a proposal and how it might meet current demands and as housing continues to be a most pressing issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15396/24]

Housing Provision

Bernard Durkan

140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which the provision of accommodation for persons on local authority housing lists and those seeking affordable housing can be accommodated in the short term alongside the competing requirements of refugees and the number on the housing lists; if modular housing or wooden chalet-type housing will be urgently provided to meet the need for housing at an early date; the estimated number of potential units that could be made available given manufacturers of modular or wooden housing in Ireland are exporting their products while this serious crisis exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15903/24]

Housing Provision

Bernard Durkan

141. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which housing developments are in hand in each local authority throughout the country, as well as in County Kildare, with a view to alleviating the waiting list for local authority and affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15904/24]

Housing Policy

Bernard Durkan

142. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which efforts are being made to control house price inflation, including the possibility of having the local authorities engage builders to build public housing on State-owned lands to facilitate local authority and affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15905/24]

Housing Policy

Bernard Durkan

143. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the further steps that can be taken to dramatically increase the housing output to meet the requirements of both the public and private housing programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15906/24]

Housing Schemes

Bernard Durkan

144. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the degree to which the various forms of assistance available for first-time house buyers are upgrading satisfactorily without contributing to house price inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15907/24]

Housing Provision

Bernard Durkan

145. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of planning permissions applied for and refused by county in each of the past three years to date; the way such figures will inform housing policy going forward, with particular reference to giving the local population a chance to live in their local area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15908/24]

Housing Policy

Bernard Durkan

146. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if an audit has been carried out to determine the best value for money to his Department of direct build local authority houses compared with housing assistance payment, or rent support, given that neither of the latter schemes present a permanent resolution to the applicants' housing needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15909/24]