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 4 de 53
Céad, 12 Noll 2018
written
Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Billy Kelleher
122. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills if consistent access to a multidisciplinary team, particularly a behaviour support specialist, for all special schools will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52418/18]
Céad, 12 Noll 2018
written
Special Educational Needs Staff
Billy Kelleher
123. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an administrative deputy principal will be appointed in all special schools with eight teachers which equates to a minimum staff of 32 in view of the fact that mainstream national schools with five or more special classes and no specified enrolment number can be allocated an administrative deputy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52419/18]
Céad, 12 Noll 2018
written
Special Educational Needs Staff
Billy Kelleher
124. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to remedy a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52420/18]
Céad, 12 Noll 2018
written
Special Educational Needs Staff
Billy Kelleher
125. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to allocating full-time nursing support to special schools with pupils with complex medical needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52421/18]
Céad, 12 Noll 2018
written
Special Educational Needs Staff
Billy Kelleher
129. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to remove the requirement to take SNAs from panels for special schools in view of the fact that they may not have the necessary skill set, knowledge and relevant experience that is sought through the usual recruitment process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52481/18]
Céad, 12 Noll 2018
written
Teachers' Professional Development
Billy Kelleher
130. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that there is continuing professional development specifically for various types of special schools for both teachers and SNAs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52482/18]
Céad, 12 Noll 2018
written
Special Educational Needs Staff
Billy Kelleher
131. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills the measures he will take to tackle the high levels of absenteeism among staff due to the lack of support available in special schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52483/18]
Céad, 12 Noll 2018
written
Special Educational Needs Staff
Billy Kelleher
132. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to resolve the inconsistency in the way in which the allocation of part-time specialist teachers and or hours are sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52484/18]
Déar, 6 Noll 2018
oral
Skills Shortages
Billy Kelleher
5. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps being taken to cater for the shortage of skilled labour in the agricultural sector and the competitiveness issues arising if unaddressed. [51188/18]
Déar, 6 Noll 2018
written
Skills Shortages
Billy Kelleher
58. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to address the labour and skills shortages in the agricultural sector; and the way in which this deficit will be met in order to reach Foods Wise 2025 targets. [51187/18]
Céad, 5 Noll 2018
written
Hospital Services
Billy Kelleher
104. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the actions the HSE will take to enable the Mercy University Hospital regain accreditation for carrying out colonoscopies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50707/18]
Máirt, 4 Noll 2018
oral
Employment Data
Billy Kelleher
52. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the regional spread of additional jobs added in the 12 months to quarter 3 of 2018 indicated by the latest labour force survey. [50767/18]
Máirt, 4 Noll 2018
oral
Insurance Costs
Billy Kelleher
54. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the steps being taken to reduce the excessive sums awarded for whiplash compensation claims in view of the latest data published by the Personal Injuries Assessment Board, PIAB. [50768/18]
Máirt, 4 Noll 2018
oral
Departmental Investigations
Billy Kelleher
56. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to publish an account of the investigative failures identified by a person (details supplied); the steps being taken to address them emanating from the trial of a person; and the action points committed to in the report, Measures to Enhance Ireland's Corporate, Economic and Regulatory Framework, published in November 2017. [50769/18]
Máirt, 4 Noll 2018
written
National Development Plan Data
Billy Kelleher
84. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the decision-making process for funding applications when it comes to the new disruptive technologies innovation fund that is part of the National Development Plan 2018-2027. [50501/18]
Máirt, 4 Noll 2018
written
Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement Investigations
Billy Kelleher
86. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when she plans to publish an account of the investigative failures identified by a judge and the steps being taken to address them emanating from the trial of a person (details supplied); and the status of action points committed to in the report "Measures to Enhance Ireland's Corporate, Economic and Regulatory Framework" that was published in November 2017. [50499/18]
Máirt, 4 Noll 2018
written
IDA Ireland Data
Billy Kelleher
94. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of regional IDA site visits in addition to vacant IDA properties nationwide in 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50502/18]
Máirt, 4 Noll 2018
written
Employment Investment Incentive Scheme
Billy Kelleher
164. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 114 of 29 November 2017, the estimated cost of adapting the employment investment incentive scheme (details supplied) in tabular form. [50841/18]
Máirt, 4 Noll 2018
written
Unified Patent Court
Billy Kelleher
268. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the timeframe for holding a referendum on the implementation of the unified patent court; the impact Brexit will have on the implementation of same; if the agreement will require renegotiation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50085/18]
Máirt, 4 Noll 2018
written
IDA Ireland
Billy Kelleher
272. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the report regarding an agency (details supplied) under her remit. [50267/18]
Máirt, 4 Noll 2018
written
Disability Services Provision
Billy Kelleher
300. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health when speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and psychological services will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50120/18]
Máirt, 4 Noll 2018
written
Post Office Closures
Billy Kelleher
551. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of permanent, part-time and seasonal workers, respectively, who would be made redundant with regard to the proposal to close one of the four An Post mail centres by centre; the number and categories of staff that will be relocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50236/18]
Déar, 29 Samh 2018
written
Tax Data
Billy Kelleher
63. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Finance the cost in a full year based on latest data for a proposal (details supplied). [49914/18]
Déar, 29 Samh 2018
written
Departmental Operations
Billy Kelleher
78. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Finance the progress to date for each of the action points made in the report Measures to Enhance Ireland's Corporate, Economic and Regulatory Framework published in November 2017 that fall under his remit; if each such action point has been completed, not completed or is ongoing, respectively; and the revised deadlines for action points not delivered by the original timeframes in tabular form. [50035/18]
Déar, 29 Samh 2018
written
Departmental Operations
Billy Kelleher
123. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date for each of the action points made in the report Measures to Enhance Ireland's Corporate, Economic and Regulatory Framework published in November 2017 that fall under his remit; if each such action point has been completed, not completed or is ongoing, respectively; and the revised deadlines for action points not delivered by the original timeframes in tabular form. [50036/18]
Déar, 29 Samh 2018
written
National Planning Framework
Billy Kelleher
126. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if forecasting and modelling of labour market participation rates have been carried out; and if employment forecasting and modelling to cater for Project Ireland 2040 population projections for the next 20 years has been carried out. [50033/18]
Déar, 29 Samh 2018
written
Skills Development
Billy Kelleher
127. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the lifelong learning targets to be achieved. [50034/18]
Déar, 29 Samh 2018
written
Employment Data
Billy Kelleher
128. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of persons as a percentage classified as underemployed out of the number employed in each of the years 2005 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form. [50040/18]
Déar, 29 Samh 2018
written
Enterprise Data
Billy Kelleher
129. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of enterprises here by firm size (details supplied); the percentage in each category as a proportion of total enterprises; and the number of employees in each such firm size category based on the latest CSO data in tabular form. [50041/18]
Déar, 29 Samh 2018
written
European Globalisation Fund
Billy Kelleher
130. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she has corresponded with the Minister for Education and Skills regarding whether he has prepared or has completed a formal application to the EU Commission seeking an adaptation to the European globalisation adjustment fund to enable it to ensure exposed enterprises can avail of grant aid due to the economic fallout of Brexit. [50042/18]
Déar, 29 Samh 2018
written
Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility
Billy Kelleher
233. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 611 of 20 November 2018, if 340,000 self-employed contributors will be eligible for jobseeker’s benefit when introduced in late 2019; if not, the estimated number of eligible contributors that will join; the reason the number quoted in her Budget 2019 departmental press release indicated a much smaller figure (details supplied); the estimated cost of extending the benefit in 2019; and the full year to cost of extending this benefit. [50037/18]
Déar, 29 Samh 2018
written
Social Insurance
Billy Kelleher
234. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of extending carers and illness benefit to eligible self-employed class S PRSI contributors in 2019; and the full year cost of extending these benefits, in tabular form. [50038/18]
Déar, 29 Samh 2018
written
Urban Development
Billy Kelleher
246. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount announced in budget 2019 for the urban regeneration and development fund in 2019 to fund a number of initial projects. [50039/18]
Céad, 28 Samh 2018
written
Employment Investment Incentive Scheme Data
Billy Kelleher
122. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Finance the number of participants in the employment and investment incentive scheme in each of the years 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018 in tabular form. [49764/18]
Céad, 28 Samh 2018
written
Employment Investment Incentive Scheme Data
Billy Kelleher
123. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost in a full year based on latest data at hand of adapting the employment and investment incentive by measures (details supplied) in tabular form, [49765/18]
Céad, 28 Samh 2018
written
Employment Investment Incentive Scheme Data
Billy Kelleher
124. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost in a full year based on latest data at hand of adapting the employment and investment incentive by a proposal (details supplied) in tabular form. [49766/18]
Céad, 28 Samh 2018
written
Tax Code
Billy Kelleher
125. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Finance the separate estimated costs in a full year of adapting the research and development tax credit regime by proposals (details supplied). [49767/18]
Céad, 28 Samh 2018
written
Foreign Earnings Deduction
Billy Kelleher
126. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost in a full year based on latest data at hand of a proposal (details supplied). [49768/18]
Céad, 28 Samh 2018
written
Knowledge Development Box
Billy Kelleher
127. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Finance his plans to retain the knowledge development box beyond its scheduled sunset date of 31 December 2020; and the annual cost of this scheme. [49769/18]
Céad, 28 Samh 2018
written
Tax Reliefs Costs
Billy Kelleher
128. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost in a full year based on latest data of a proposal (details supplied) in tabular form. [49770/18]
Céad, 28 Samh 2018
written
Tax Credits
Billy Kelleher
129. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost in a full year based on latest data at hand of a proposal (details supplied). [49771/18]
Máirt, 27 Samh 2018
written
Youth Employment Initiative
Billy Kelleher
228. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the annual amount allocated to Ireland under the youth employment initiative in each year since it commenced; the amount that was expended in each year subsequently and to date in 2018; the projects that have been allocated funding in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48876/18]
Máirt, 27 Samh 2018
written
Youth Employment Initiative
Billy Kelleher
229. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the annual amount allocated to Ireland under the European Social Fund education and training ErasmusPro and the Youth Employment Initiative budgets for 2014 to 2018 by employment and training, apprenticeships of young persons; and the amount that was expended in each of the areas in each of the years 2014 to 2017 and to date in 2018. [48877/18]
Máirt, 27 Samh 2018
written
Skills Development
Billy Kelleher
230. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the number of businesses that availed of enterprise training, workforce learning and upskilling services from Skillnet Ireland in each of the years 2010 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the breakdown in participation in percentage terms by firm size (details supplied); the annual allocation to Skillnet Ireland in each of the years 2010 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and the amount announced in budget 2019 in tabular form. [48942/18]
Máirt, 27 Samh 2018
written
Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Billy Kelleher
259. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to extending the school year for children with special needs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49173/18]
Máirt, 27 Samh 2018
written
Proposed Legislation
Billy Kelleher
322. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the 2019 allocation for the future growth loan scheme in view of the fact that the explanatory memo to the European Investment Fund Agreement Bill 2018 indicates the cost will be €62 million over a five year period. [48901/18]
Máirt, 27 Samh 2018
written
Brexit Supports
Billy Kelleher
323. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applicants and participants in all Brexit schemes and supports provided by her Department or agencies under her remit; the amount allocated and expended to each such scheme in each year since being established in tabular form. [48903/18]
Máirt, 27 Samh 2018
written
Brexit Supports
Billy Kelleher
324. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of firms that have applied for working capital under the Brexit loan scheme; the number of firms that have been sanctioned financing to date; and the value of same. [48875/18]
Máirt, 27 Samh 2018
written
Trade Agreements
Billy Kelleher
325. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of discussions at EU level following the agreement between the United States of America Administration and the European Commission in July 2018 to commence trade negotiations focused on industrial goods; the sectors that will be included and excluded, respectively in these negotiations; and if she has communicated sectors that should not be included in such negotiations to the Commission. [48878/18]
Máirt, 27 Samh 2018
written
Hospital Staff Recruitment
Billy Kelleher
409. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health when the paediatric endocrinologist post at Cork University Hospital will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49120/18]
Máirt, 27 Samh 2018
written
Proposed Legislation
Billy Kelleher
469. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the 2019 allocation for the future growth loan scheme in view of the fact that the explanatory memo to the European Investment Fund Agreement Bill 2018 indicates that the cost will be €62 million over a five-year period. [48902/18]
Máirt, 27 Samh 2018
written
Broadband Service Provision
Billy Kelleher
495. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a school (details supplied) can be included on the fibre broadband line being installed in the area; if not, the date for the roll-out of high-speed broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49294/18]
Máirt, 27 Samh 2018
written
Córas Iompair Éireann
Billy Kelleher
504. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that CIÉ superannuated pensions have not increased in eight years; his views on whether this should be addressed; and if so, the way in which and when this deficiency will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48927/18]
Déar, 22 Samh 2018
written
Departmental Funding
Billy Kelleher
89. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funding allocation to the regional skills fora in 2018 and 2019. [48795/18]
Déar, 22 Samh 2018
written
Departmental Data
Billy Kelleher
109. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of young persons aged between 15 and 29 years classified as not in employment, education or training; the percentage as a proportion of the number of unemployed; the corresponding EU average rate in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48791/18]
Déar, 22 Samh 2018
written
Brexit Issues
Billy Kelleher
110. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the contingencies in place for trading enterprises in the transport and haulage sector in the event of a no deal Brexit; and if she has had discussions with the EU Commission and the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding flexibility in relation to state aid thresholds for trading enterprises using port facilities to transport goods to continental Europe or via the UK land bridge in such an event. [48792/18]
Déar, 22 Samh 2018
written
Brexit Issues
Billy Kelleher
113. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the meetings she has held with accountancy bodies regarding Brexit and its potential impact on audit and accountancy; and the number of such meetings to date. [48794/18]
Déar, 22 Samh 2018
written
Medicinal Products Availability
Billy Kelleher
133. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue in relation to Translarna; and if the HSE will reimburse Translarna for the five boys who require same. [48697/18]
Déar, 22 Samh 2018
written
Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Billy Kelleher
134. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if the recent application submitted for Translarna came before the technology review committee for rare diseases. [48698/18]
Déar, 22 Samh 2018
written
Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Billy Kelleher
135. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if there will be engagement with or inclusion of patient representation as part of the assessment process for Translarna. [48699/18]
Déar, 22 Samh 2018
written
Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Billy Kelleher
136. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if the assessment process for orphan drugs has changed. [48700/18]
Déar, 22 Samh 2018
written
Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Billy Kelleher
137. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health his plans to revise the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013 to allow for a different and unique rule set to specifically apply when assessing orphan drugs in view of the fact that the current assessment process for orphan drugs is not fit for purpose. [48701/18]
Máirt, 20 Samh 2018
written
Jobs Protection
Billy Kelleher
316. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the steps she is taking to protect jobs in Russian owned companies based here that may be threatened by increased tariffs and trade sanctions; and the discussions she has had with officials from the United States of America administration in this regard. [47880/18]
Máirt, 20 Samh 2018
written
Services for People with Disabilities
Billy Kelleher
347. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health when a full-time dedicated social worker will be appointed to a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47729/18]
Máirt, 20 Samh 2018
written
Services for People with Disabilities
Billy Kelleher
348. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the breakdown of the multidisciplinary team for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47730/18]
Máirt, 20 Samh 2018
written
Broadband Service Provision
Billy Kelleher
529. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a person (details supplied) will be included on the fibre broadband line being installed in an area; if not, the date for the roll-out of high speed broadband for the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47732/18]
Máirt, 20 Samh 2018
written
Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility
Billy Kelleher
611. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of self-employed persons on class S PRSI contributions that will be eligible for social welfare benefits (details supplied) in 2019. [47881/18]
Déar, 15 Samh 2018
written
Banking Licence Applications
Billy Kelleher
61. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Finance the status of the approval process for a pan-European savings platform (details supplied) to receive access to the Irish market and provide consumers with increased savings rates. [47655/18]
Déar, 15 Samh 2018
written
Personal Injury Claims
Billy Kelleher
62. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Finance if reports (details supplied) will be clarified regarding plans to hold a referendum in a bid to override the discretion of judges in the awarding of compensation claims should no reduction in damages occur within the next two years. [47660/18]
Déar, 15 Samh 2018
written
Brexit Supports
Billy Kelleher
99. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 113 of 8 November 2018, the schemes that are being developed between her Department, the Directorate General for Competition and the Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development on the development of schemes that do not fall under the general block exemption regulation; if these schemes will be operational before 29 March 2019; and if Exchequer funding will be required. [47650/18]
Déar, 15 Samh 2018
written
Brexit Supports
Billy Kelleher
100. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of participants on the rescue and restructuring scheme since it was established, in tabular form; and the amount drawn down to date. [47651/18]
Déar, 15 Samh 2018
written
Personal Injury Claims
Billy Kelleher
101. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the latest whiplash data published by the Personal Injuries Assessment Board. [47652/18]
Déar, 15 Samh 2018
written
Tax Code
Billy Kelleher
102. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the latest European Commission proposals for a digital sales tax; and the steps being taken to protect Irish interests. [47653/18]
Déar, 15 Samh 2018
written
Economic Competitiveness
Billy Kelleher
103. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on Ireland's continued fall in the rankings of an organisation (details supplied) for the ease of doing business across 190 economies. [47656/18]
Déar, 15 Samh 2018
written
Departmental Funding
Billy Kelleher
104. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 205 of 25 October 2018, the reason there has been such a drop in companies participating in the 2013 to 2018 scheme compared to the 2007 to 2012 programme; and if there will be a successor programme to cover the 2019 to 2023 period. [47657/18]
Déar, 15 Samh 2018
written
Retail Sector
Billy Kelleher
105. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if the new online retail scheme administered by Enterprise Ireland will be made available to Irish-owned micro-sized firms with fewer than ten employees in the retail sector in order to enhance their online presence. [47658/18]
Déar, 15 Samh 2018
written
Business Regulation
Billy Kelleher
106. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the progress to date for each of the action points made in the report Measures to Enhance Ireland's Corporate, Economic and Regulatory Framework, published in November 2017; if each such action point has been completed, not completed or is ongoing, respectively; and the revised deadlines for action points not delivered by the original timeframes, in tabular form. [47659/18]
Déar, 15 Samh 2018
written
Meat Processing Plant Inspections
Billy Kelleher
149. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied with his Department's inspection system in meat factories; if the grading of cattle in the quality assurance scheme is independently validated; if the calibration of grading equipment is regularly inspected to ensure farmers are receiving the correct grades; if his Department has sufficient inspectors overseeing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47476/18]
Déar, 15 Samh 2018
written
Brexit Supports
Billy Kelleher
157. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 194 of 8 November 2018, the details of EU agricultural state aid rules and regulations in question; and the ceilings that apply for each regulation. [47649/18]
Déar, 15 Samh 2018
written
Broadband Service Provision
Billy Kelleher
171. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the date for the roll-out of high-speed broadband for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47523/18]
Déar, 15 Samh 2018
written
Youth Employment Initiative
Billy Kelleher
218. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason the new youth employment support scheme does not provide for employer payment top-up; and the breakdown of national and EU funding in this regard. [47654/18]
Máirt, 13 Samh 2018
written
Employment Data
Billy Kelleher
132. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Taoiseach the number of persons on a wage at or below the minimum wage level by gender and age. [46378/18]
Máirt, 13 Samh 2018
written
Bord na Móna
Billy Kelleher
291. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the actions she has taken to protect jobs at Bord na Móna and put supports in place for employees that will be made redundant on a voluntary basis; if she has spoken with the management of the company regarding these job losses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46517/18]
Máirt, 13 Samh 2018
written
Motor Insurance Costs
Billy Kelleher
292. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the progress to date for each of the 71 action points made in the cost of insurance working group report on motor insurance published in January 2017, in which her Department or the Personal Injuries Assessment Board, PIAB, had lead responsibility for implementation, in tabular form; if each such action point has been completed, not completed or is ongoing; and the revised deadlines for action points not delivered by original timelines committed. [46553/18]
Máirt, 13 Samh 2018
written
Insurance Costs
Billy Kelleher
293. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the progress to date for each of the 29 action points made in the cost of insurance working group report on the cost of employer and public liability insurance published in January 2018, in which her Department or the PIAB has lead responsibility for implementation, in tabular form; if each such action point has been completed, not completed or is ongoing; and the revised deadlines for action points not delivered by original timelines committed. [46554/18]
Máirt, 13 Samh 2018
written
Services for People with Disabilities
Billy Kelleher
337. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if a review will be carried out on the request to secure independent living for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46629/18]
Déar, 8 Samh 2018
written
Springboard Programme
Billy Kelleher
84. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria for entry requirements to access Springboard+ courses; if there are courses specifically aimed at persons who are underemployed; the courses available for lifelong learning programmes; and the specific courses targeting skills shortages in sectors. [46380/18]
Déar, 8 Samh 2018
written
Skills Development
Billy Kelleher
85. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills the participation rate in lifelong learning in each of the years 2014 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the EU average rate for same based on latest data in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46381/18]
Déar, 8 Samh 2018
written
National Digital Strategy
Billy Kelleher
86. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills the percentage of persons in the labour force who have basic or above basic digital skills based on the latest available data; the corresponding EU average rate for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46382/18]
Déar, 8 Samh 2018
written
National Digital Strategy
Billy Kelleher
87. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills the percentage of persons in employment that have basic or above basic digital skills based on the latest available data; the corresponding EU average rate in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46383/18]
Déar, 8 Samh 2018
written
Apprenticeship Data
Billy Kelleher
88. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of new consortia led apprenticeship programmes forecasted under the action plan to expand apprenticeship and traineeship in Ireland in each of the years 2016 to 2020; and the numbers realised (details supplied) for these targets in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018 for these new consortia led apprenticeship programmes in tabular form. [46388/18]
Déar, 8 Samh 2018
written
Personal Contract Plans
Billy Kelleher
111. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the recommendation (details supplied) on the state of regulation of personal contract plans, PCPs, that the consumer protection code should apply to PCPs and that PCP providers should have to check the financial capacity of consumers before offering such contracts; if not, the reason therefore; and if she or her officials have had discussions with the Department of Finance and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission regarding this recommendation. [46367/18]
Déar, 8 Samh 2018
written
IDA Ireland Site Visits
Billy Kelleher
112. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of IDA site visits in each county in quarter 1, 2 and 3 of 2018, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46368/18]
Déar, 8 Samh 2018
written
Brexit Supports
Billy Kelleher
113. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of meetings that have taken place to date since the formation of the working group comprising representatives from the Directorate General for Competition, her Department, Enterprise Ireland and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to scope and design schemes to support enterprises impacted by Brexit in line with state aid rules; the dates of all such meetings; the remaining meetings planned for 2018 and Q1 2019; the progression on new potential schemes that fall within state aid rules and their operational date; if she or Enterprise Ireland have submitted or discussed proposals in the forum requesting that the state aid ceiling under EU Regulation No. 1407/2013 be temporally adapted as a policy response to protect Irish companies and exporting businesses exposed to a no-deal hard Brexit and the UK becoming a third country; and when such proposals were formally submitted. [46369/18]
Déar, 8 Samh 2018
written
White Collar Crime
Billy Kelleher
114. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the report, Regulatory Powers and Corporate Offences, by an organisation (details supplied); her plans to implement the recommendations of this report including the proposal to set up a corporate crime agency; the estimated impact this will have on the work of the ODCE; and if her Departmental officials met with the ODCE to discuss the matter. [46371/18]
Déar, 8 Samh 2018
written
Skills Shortages
Billy Kelleher
115. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if a sectorial analysis has been carried out of skills shortages in the economy for the next 5, 10, 15 and 20 year period; the impact skills shortages are having on competitiveness levels here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46372/18]
Déar, 8 Samh 2018
written
Departmental Staff Data
Billy Kelleher
116. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of civil servants in her Department by grade who are specifically allocated to work in the economic migration policy unit (details supplied). [46373/18]
Déar, 8 Samh 2018
written
Programme for Government Initiatives
Billy Kelleher
117. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the regional job targets and unemployment rate projections under A Programme for a Partnership Government for 2020 and Enterprise 2025, by year and region; the latest figures relating to these targets; the monitoring and reporting mechanisms in place; her job targets up to 2020, by region in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46374/18]
Déar, 8 Samh 2018
written
Gender Balance
Billy Kelleher
118. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she is satisfied with the latest female participation rate in the labour force here compared with the EU rate; if she has carried out an analysis of this area; and the actions being taken to increase the rate. [46376/18]
Déar, 8 Samh 2018
written
Economic Competitiveness
Billy Kelleher
119. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she is satisfied with Ireland’s rankings in the 2018 global competitiveness report published by the World Economic Forum on 17 October 2018. [46384/18]