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 5
Máirt, 15 Meith 2021
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Departmental Bodies
Francis Noel Duffy
1108. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Justice the status of the work of the interdepartmental group chaired by her Department to examine misuse of vehicles, namely scramblers and quad bikes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30692/21]
Déar, 3 Meith 2021
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Defective Building Materials
Francis Noel Duffy
268. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the MICA redress scheme will be reviewed with the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to consider the concerns raised by families impacted by this defect; if he has considered allowing the working group examining housing defects to review the MICA redress scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30311/21]
Déar, 27 Beal 2021
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Anti-Racism Measures
Francis Noel Duffy
53. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the work programme of the Anti-Racism Committee; when the final report from the Committee will be published; the interim actions he is implementing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28448/21]
Máirt, 11 Beal 2021
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Departmental Staff
Francis Noel Duffy
710. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if the position of Secretary General of his Department has additional responsibilities or functions given the salary increase; if so, the additional responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23747/21]
Céad, 5 Beal 2021
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Planning Issues
Francis Noel Duffy
104. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the new arrangements being considered by his Department to replace the strategic housing development scheme; and the elements of the scheme that will remain given their lower commencement rate compared to the existing local authority planning process. [22484/21]
Céad, 28 Aib 2021
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School Meals Programme
Francis Noel Duffy
632. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a school (details supplied) has not been selected for the school meals scheme considering the school serves one of the most deprived areas in the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21132/21]
Céad, 21 Aib 2021
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Road Projects
Francis Noel Duffy
315. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport if zebra crossings can be installed without Belisha beacons as currently installed at the junction of Church Street, Market Street and Seaview Road, Clifden, Connemara, Galway. [18461/21]
Céad, 21 Aib 2021
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National Vehicle and Driver File
Francis Noel Duffy
363. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport when his Department will issue the new logbook with amended addresses for vehicle registration (details supplied); and when it will be sent to the owner of the vehicle as the address needs to be changed again which is not possible until the new logbook is received. [19282/21]
Céad, 21 Aib 2021
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Special Educational Needs
Francis Noel Duffy
976. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education if she will allocate the full 50 special education teaching hours to a school (details supplied) needed as a result of the reprofiling in 2019 and considering the yearly increase of student intake; if her Department has considered revising the 20% cap under circular no. 007/2019 to allow schools to receive their full special education teaching supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18773/21]
Céad, 21 Aib 2021
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Visa Applications
Francis Noel Duffy
1389. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Justice the steps she is taking to meet the backlog of registration for first time Garda national immigration bureau applicants; if she will consider increasing capacity to deal with the backlog in Dublin by giving functions to larger Garda stations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18460/21]
Céad, 21 Aib 2021
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Criminal Assets Bureau
Francis Noel Duffy
1390. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Justice the amount seized by Criminal Assets Bureau linked to organised drug crimes in Tallaght, Dublin 24 since 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18500/21]
Céad, 21 Aib 2021
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Drug and Alcohol Task Forces
Francis Noel Duffy
1631. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the annual budget allocation inclusive of mainstream and interim funding allocated by his Department and drugs programmes to local drug and alcohol recovery task forces from 2006 to date by year. [18501/21]
Céad, 21 Aib 2021
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Drug and Alcohol Task Forces
Francis Noel Duffy
1632. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if he will engage with regional and local drug and alcohol task forces to hear their funding needs ahead of budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18502/21]
Céad, 31 Márta 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Francis Noel Duffy
452. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has engaged on resuming construction and completion works on private homes after 5 April; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17338/21]
Céad, 31 Márta 2021
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Garda Stations
Francis Noel Duffy
829. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Justice if an assessment will be carried out on the need for the provision of a new Garda station in Tallaght, Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17337/21]
Céad, 24 Márta 2021
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Light Rail Projects
Francis Noel Duffy
60. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider the proposed extension of MetroLink from St. Stephen's Green to south-west Dublin and UCD as originally agreed rather than having it terminate north of Beechwood, in Ranelagh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14731/21]
Céad, 24 Márta 2021
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Road Signage
Francis Noel Duffy
93. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered amending the statutory instrument on zebra crossings which requires Belisha beacons, which currently restricts installation due to increased costs compared with stand-alone white lines as used in other EU states and some counties in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14730/21]
Céad, 24 Márta 2021
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Schools Building Projects
Francis Noel Duffy
925. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education if her Department will categorise the construction of a school site (details supplied) as essential under level 5 restrictions given the commitment to commence construction in quarter 1 of 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15403/21]
Déar, 11 Márta 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Francis Noel Duffy
3. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider extending the COVID business aid scheme to include businesses that have significant maintenance and fixed costs but do not operate on fixed premises such as private coach operators for schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13685/21]
Déar, 4 Márta 2021
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Social and Affordable Housing
Francis Noel Duffy
73. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the types of heating systems installed in new public and social housing in the past three years for which figures are available; and the breakdown by percentage of heating type in these new dwellings including air source, electrically powered heat pumps and other types of heating such as gas and oil. [12298/21]
Déar, 25 Feabh 2021
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Home Loan Scheme
Francis Noel Duffy
127. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will engage with a local authority (details supplied) to increase the loan amount administered as part of the Rebuilding Ireland home loan considering the current house prices in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10733/21]
Déar, 25 Feabh 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Francis Noel Duffy
241. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if passengers will need to stay in mandatory hotel quarantine if they are returning home permanently having worked in a country listed for mandatory hotel quarantine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10732/21]
Céad, 24 Feabh 2021
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Housing Issues
Francis Noel Duffy
183. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the purchase of properties by a foreign investment firm (details supplied); the tax rate investors will pay on rental income; the impact of block purchases by foreign investment firms on housing affordability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9740/21]
Céad, 24 Feabh 2021
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Social and Affordable Housing
Francis Noel Duffy
304. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of social housing units that have been retrofitted drawing on the €65 million allocation announced in October 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9738/21]
Céad, 24 Feabh 2021
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme
Francis Noel Duffy
846. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if the fair deal scheme has been reformed to incentivise those in long-term residential care and their families to rent out vacant properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9739/21]
Céad, 17 Feabh 2021
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Land Development Agency
Francis Noel Duffy
265. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the housing tenure mix for a Land Development Agency development (details supplied); the breakdown of private and affordable purchase, affordable, cost rental and social homes; the model of the agency for contracts with tenants; the way these tenancies are allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8051/21]
Céad, 17 Feabh 2021
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Land Development Agency
Francis Noel Duffy
266. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of land the Land Development Agency is expected to purchase from local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8052/21]
Céad, 17 Feabh 2021
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Planning Issues
Francis Noel Duffy
267. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current zoning regulations and restrictions on tiny homes; if he has considered easing restrictions on the minimum dwelling space requirements for tiny homes and one-off or small groups of low-impact tiny house developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8053/21]
Céad, 17 Feabh 2021
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Home Loan Scheme
Francis Noel Duffy
268. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will further extend the approval period for a Rebuilding Ireland home loan in view of difficulties buying properties due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8054/21]
Céad, 17 Feabh 2021
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Special Educational Needs
Francis Noel Duffy
371. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education the reason her Department did not inform a special school (details supplied) of the decisions made on the reopening of schools including the reopening dates; if she will resolve the communication issue between her Department and the management of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8049/21]
Céad, 17 Feabh 2021
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Medical Cards
Francis Noel Duffy
691. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if the terminal prognosis threshold will be increased for terminal illness medical cards to 24 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8050/21]
Céad, 10 Feabh 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Francis Noel Duffy
226. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Finance if he will review and expand the eligibility criteria for the Covid restriction support scheme to businesses that do not operate from fixed premises (details supplied), but have faced enormous revenue loss due to restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7090/21]
Céad, 10 Feabh 2021
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Housing Issues
Francis Noel Duffy
335. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the purchase of property (details supplied) by foreign investors; the tax rate investors will pay on rental income; the impact these foreign investment firms' block purchases have on housing affordability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7087/21]
Céad, 10 Feabh 2021
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Irish Water
Francis Noel Duffy
336. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will transfer all wastewater treatment plants to Irish Water including those owned by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7088/21]
Céad, 10 Feabh 2021
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Housing Data
Francis Noel Duffy
337. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the breakdown of housing delivery targets for 2022; the projected number of units provided by approved housing bodies, local authorities and under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7089/21]
Céad, 3 Feabh 2021
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Energy Policy
Francis Noel Duffy
47. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has considered expanding the criteria for free home energy grants to those who are not eligible for the fuel allowance or other assistance but unable to pay for the upgrade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5265/21]
Céad, 3 Feabh 2021
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Planning Issues
Francis Noel Duffy
271. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if co-living developments can be granted permission if a local authority deems the development necessary as per their housing need and demand assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5262/21]
Céad, 3 Feabh 2021
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Local Authority Services
Francis Noel Duffy
272. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason there has been no annual reports produced by the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive, DRHE since 2016; if the practice of producing annual reports will be reintroduced; the level of accountability his Department requires of the DRHE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5263/21]
Céad, 3 Feabh 2021
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Emergency Accommodation
Francis Noel Duffy
273. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the oversight his Department has to ensure there is fair competition and consistent standards being applied by all providers that are awarded contracts for emergency accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5264/21]
Céad, 3 Feabh 2021
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Francis Noel Duffy
536. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will revise the current proposals by the Higher Education Authority and SOLAS to clear the backlog of apprentices due to finish a job block by teaching on evenings and weekends; if he will consider allowing apprentices to finish the required number of weeks to complete the job block in normal teaching times, given that apprentice students work full-time; if he will engage with the representative organisation (details supplied) on its proposals for teaching arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5594/21]
Céad, 3 Feabh 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Francis Noel Duffy
552. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Justice if she will permit physical home viewings in adherence with public health guidelines. [5266/21]
Céad, 3 Feabh 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Francis Noel Duffy
676. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if his Department will provide regular updates to the public on vaccination numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5267/21]
Céad, 3 Feabh 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Francis Noel Duffy
677. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health the position of veterinary staff on the schedule for Covid-19 vaccination; if they will be given greater priority given their essential services and engagement with the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5268/21]
Céad, 3 Feabh 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Francis Noel Duffy
678. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health the vaccination plan for those in residential care facilities such as a facility (details supplied) whose residents may be under the age of 65; if it is envisaged they will be vaccinated when the vaccination team is on site; when the vaccination team will be on site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5269/21]
Céad, 3 Feabh 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Francis Noel Duffy
679. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if he will consider giving greater priority to high-risk persons with cystic fibrosis for vaccination such as the UK which has categorised high-risk persons with cystic fibrosis fourth on its priority and all others with cystic fibrosis sixth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5270/21]
Céad, 20 Ean 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Francis Noel Duffy
532. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if he will consider requesting optical retailers to open only for emergency services on an appointment-only basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2472/21]
Déar, 17 Noll 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Francis Noel Duffy
290. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the Covid restrictions support scheme to allow outdoor activity businesses and the business events industry represented by an association (details supplied) to avail of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44249/20]
Déar, 17 Noll 2020
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Rental Sector
Francis Noel Duffy
336. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the proposed legislation on tenancies of indefinite duration as agreed to in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44253/20]
Déar, 17 Noll 2020
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Housing Policy
Francis Noel Duffy
337. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the housing commission will be established as agreed to in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44254/20]
Déar, 17 Noll 2020
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DEIS Scheme
Francis Noel Duffy
383. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education the way the planned investment of €5 million in DEIS schools will be allocated in 2022; if additional resources including staffing will be provided to DEIS band one schools; her views on class size reductions in DEIS band 1 junior and vertical schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44251/20]
Déar, 17 Noll 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Francis Noel Duffy
384. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education if her Department will ensure an early construction date in quarter 1 of 2021 for a permanent building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44252/20]
Déar, 17 Noll 2020
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Health Services Provision
Francis Noel Duffy
536. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to reduce the three-year waiting list to see a paediatric rheumatologist; when the third paediatric rheumatologist will be employed; the outcome of the meetings (details supplied) on the matter of increased risk of juvenile arthritis in children with Down's syndrome in November 2019; the way his Department is raising awareness of the increased risk of juvenile arthritis in children with Down's syndrome to general practitioners and other healthcare professionals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44250/20]
Máirt, 15 Noll 2020
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Building Energy Rating
Francis Noel Duffy
143. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the time frame for phasing out of BER F-G in the private rental market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42965/20]
Máirt, 15 Noll 2020
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An Bord Pleanála
Francis Noel Duffy
263. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the timeline for the introduction of the payment of An Bord Pleanála fees online and or the submission of documentation online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42849/20]
Máirt, 15 Noll 2020
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Rental Sector
Francis Noel Duffy
264. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the keeping of dogs or cats is not permitted in many residential tenancies, particularly in apartment buildings; if he will consider regulating to removing the ban providing that norms of noise and hygiene are respected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42850/20]
Déar, 10 Noll 2020
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Social and Affordable Housing
Francis Noel Duffy
248. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps that can be taken to rectify the ongoing situation in a development (details supplied) which contravenes the spirit of Part V of the Housing Act 2000 by encouraging the segregation of the recipients of social housing in the development from services available to all other residents, thus alienating them from their community; the steps that can be taken to prevent this happening elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42542/20]
Máirt, 1 Noll 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Francis Noel Duffy
30. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education the measures in place to ensure adequate heating and ventilation in view of Covid-19 guidelines in schools temporarily accommodated in prefabs. [39982/20]
Máirt, 1 Noll 2020
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Planning Issues
Francis Noel Duffy
284. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the strategic housing developments that have been granted permission since 2017; the number that have been refused; the number of these developments that have commenced; the number of these permissions that have been completed; the number of judicial reviews of An Bord Pleanála decisions on strategic housing developments; the outcome of these proceedings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39645/20]
Máirt, 1 Noll 2020
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Homeless Accommodation
Francis Noel Duffy
287. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the fact that PPS numbers are being required of persons seeking emergency accommodation; the steps he is taking to ensure that all privacy rights afforded to persons under GDPR are being upheld within homelessness services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39695/20]
Máirt, 1 Noll 2020
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Homeless Accommodation
Francis Noel Duffy
288. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the fact that since the cessation of one-night only emergency accommodation by the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive, DHRE, there is an increase in rough sleepers who are deemed ineligible to access longer term emergency accommodation in Dublin; the measures he is putting in place to ensure humanitarian aid and shelter is provided to all who need it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39696/20]
Déar, 26 Samh 2020
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Wind Energy Generation
Francis Noel Duffy
167. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the findings of the multi-agency group established to review the slide of Meenbog bog, County Donegal, as a result of the construction of wind turbines in the area will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39456/20]
Déar, 26 Samh 2020
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Public Sector Pay
Francis Noel Duffy
274. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education if the payroll division will give the choice to employees and retired teachers to receive their payslips electronically; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39455/20]
Máirt, 24 Samh 2020
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Housing Policy
Francis Noel Duffy
83. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the findings of the review of co-living; and if these findings point to the need to end the practice of same. [38264/20]
Máirt, 24 Samh 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Francis Noel Duffy
777. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health the arrangements being considered for religious services in places of worship when level 5 is lifted; if he will reconsider Covid-19 restrictions on allowing physical attendance at any type of religious services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37833/20]
Déar, 19 Samh 2020
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Arts Funding
Francis Noel Duffy
5. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the arts and culture recovery task force has concluded its work; the key recommendations made; and when they will be published. [37040/20]
Céad, 18 Samh 2020
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School Funding
Francis Noel Duffy
111. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education if additional funding will be granted to a school (details supplied). [37413/20]
Máirt, 17 Samh 2020
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Energy Efficiency
Francis Noel Duffy
187. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if the income limit will be increased to allow for more home energy efficiency upgrades in low-income households using carbon tax revenues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37089/20]
Máirt, 17 Samh 2020
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An Bord Pleanála
Francis Noel Duffy
404. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if An Bord Pleanála maintains electronic copies of some or all of its files for internal use; if An Bord Pleanála plans to provide online access to its files for public consultation; if so, when online access will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37085/20]
Máirt, 17 Samh 2020
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Homeless Accommodation
Francis Noel Duffy
405. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the role that HIQA plays or could play in evaluating the adherence of homeless facilities, including privately run facilities, to the national quality standards framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37086/20]
Máirt, 17 Samh 2020
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Homeless Accommodation
Francis Noel Duffy
406. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the plans in place to address shortcomings in the national quality standards framework among privately run homeless facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37087/20]
Máirt, 17 Samh 2020
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Legislative Programme
Francis Noel Duffy
407. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the housing and planning development Bill will be progressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37088/20]
Máirt, 17 Samh 2020
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Health Services Staff
Francis Noel Duffy
856. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the enactment of provisions set out in the Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Act 2020 in order that medical professionals impacted will know when the provisions will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37083/20]
Máirt, 17 Samh 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Francis Noel Duffy
857. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if acupuncture will be considered as essential work in view of the fact it is commonly used to treat pain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37084/20]
Máirt, 3 Samh 2020
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National Drugs Strategy
Francis Noel Duffy
1286. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the €10 million funding allocated for the national drugs strategy; the amount of funding allocated to drug and alcohol task forces; if additional funding will be allocated to local drug task forces currently providing front-line services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32931/20]
Máirt, 3 Samh 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Francis Noel Duffy
1308. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if persons exempt from wearing a mask need a general practitioner letter when entering various shops or on public transport; if he has considered issuing a card pass for those exempt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33053/20]
Déar, 15 DFómh 2020
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Defective Building Materials
Francis Noel Duffy
149. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the increasing number of homes impacted by defective building materials in County Clare; if he will consider expanding the pyrite and mica scheme to County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30728/20]
Céad, 7 DFómh 2020
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Tenancy Protection Scheme
Francis Noel Duffy
89. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he plans to bring forward legislation for tenancies on indefinite duration as committed to in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29058/20]
Céad, 7 DFómh 2020
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Residential Tenancies Board
Francis Noel Duffy
90. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures that will be implemented to increase Residential Tenancies Board inspections and enforcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29059/20]
Máirt, 6 DFómh 2020
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Credit Guarantee Scheme
Francis Noel Duffy
163. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the basic eligibility criteria for businesses to avail of the credit guarantee scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28724/20]
Máirt, 6 DFómh 2020
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Small and Medium Enterprises
Francis Noel Duffy
164. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures being considered to support SMEs facing difficulties with commercial rents and arrears due to significantly reduced turnovers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28725/20]
Déar, 1 DFómh 2020
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Legislative Programme
Francis Noel Duffy
157. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he plans to bring forward the referendum on the right to housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27782/20]
Déar, 1 DFómh 2020
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Legislative Programme
Francis Noel Duffy
158. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to revive the lapsed Anti-Evictions Bill 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27783/20]
Déar, 1 DFómh 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Francis Noel Duffy
178. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education her plans to develop the permanent school site for a school (details supplied); the reason the development of the site has been delayed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27821/20]
Máirt, 29 MFómh 2020
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Planning Issues
Francis Noel Duffy
392. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he plans to take to protect local authority development plans in view of the fact that the strategic housing developments system, which will continue in place until the end of 2021, is continuing to grant planning applications that do not align with current development plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26844/20]
Máirt, 29 MFómh 2020
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Maternity Services
Francis Noel Duffy
795. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if he in conjunction with the HSE and NPHET will consider easing maternity service restrictions across maternity hospitals; if birthing partners will be allowed to be present at all pregnancy-related appointments, scans, labour and births; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26428/20]
Máirt, 22 MFómh 2020
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Covid-19 Tests
Francis Noel Duffy
800. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health the number of persons tested here for Covid-19 since the beginning of the outbreak [25327/20]
Máirt, 22 MFómh 2020
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Vaccination Programme
Francis Noel Duffy
801. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that general practitioner practices are facing quantity restrictions on the amount of flu vaccines they can receive; the impact this will have on the demand for vaccines in the coming months; the measures that are in place to increase the quantity of vaccines being delivered by manufacturers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25328/20]
Céad, 16 MFómh 2020
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Refugee Resettlement Programme
Francis Noel Duffy
117. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Justice the number of UNHCR resettlement proposals that were received to date in 2020; the number of final decisions that have been made; the number of persons who have been granted permission to come here; the number of proposals yet to receive a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24378/20]
Céad, 16 MFómh 2020
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Refugee Resettlement Programme
Francis Noel Duffy
118. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Justice if refugees from other war-stricken countries such as Libya are being considered for UNHCR resettlement here, particularly those with relatives residing here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24379/20]
Céad, 16 MFómh 2020
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Covid-19 Tests
Francis Noel Duffy
142. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if he will consider fast-tracking Covid-19 tests for schoolchildren and teachers to enable quick tests and results; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24376/20]
Céad, 16 MFómh 2020
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Disability Services Provision
Francis Noel Duffy
143. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health his plans to reintroduce full disability care services, including respite care in special needs facilities (details supplied); the measures taken to give additional support to families caring for persons with disabilities that cannot access full disability care services due to Covid-19; if transport services for persons with disabilities to disability care facilities will be fully resumed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24377/20]
Céad, 9 MFómh 2020
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Telecommunications Infrastructure
Francis Noel Duffy
72. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks when fibre broadband will be available for residents on a road (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22849/20]
Céad, 9 MFómh 2020
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Hospital Services
Francis Noel Duffy
271. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health the rationale behind the decision to relocate acute services for children in the national children’s hospital to other hospitals; if this is a permanent or temporary decision; the impact this might have on the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22850/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Electric Vehicles
Francis Noel Duffy
100. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks his plans to extend grants similar to the SEAI BEV and PHEV grants to electric bikes, scooters and mopeds in view of the fact the SEAI is offering grants of up to €5,000 for a BEV or a PHEV purchased and registered here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21687/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Driver Licences
Francis Noel Duffy
200. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport if his officials have engaged with the European Commission to seek an agreement regarding extending driver licences expiring after 1 July 2020 in view of the backlog in appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21453/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Dublin Bus
Francis Noel Duffy
203. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport the measures being implemented to ensure that there will be capacity for school students on Dublin Bus particularly during peak times while adhering to social distancing when schools resume to ensure they get to school on time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21575/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Electric Vehicles
Francis Noel Duffy
211. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport his views on making electric bikes more accessible to the average consumer in view of the fact that while electric bikes are covered under the bike to work scheme the minimum threshold for the scheme is €2,000 benefitting high-earners more; his further views on extending grants for electric vehicles making them more accessible to the majority of consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21688/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Help-To-Buy Scheme
Francis Noel Duffy
286. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Finance if a person who was approved for the help-to-buy scheme in 2019 can retrospectively apply for the recently expanded help-to-buy initiative in cases in which their mortgage has not yet been drawn down and completion of their property has been delayed due to Covid-19. [21573/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Homeless Persons Supports
Francis Noel Duffy
408. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the inspections and reporting being carried out by homeless accommodation providers to ensure the standards set out in the national quality standards framework are being met and that a full social care model is being pursued. [21449/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Homeless Persons Data
Francis Noel Duffy
409. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the delineated rates of existing homelessness for private and charity run homeless accommodation providers, respectively. [21450/20]