Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Hospital Services

Joan Burton

572. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health if the planned invitation of tenders for the new endoscopy unit and other services at Naas General Hospital, County Kildare, can be brought forward to autumn 2018, in order that the project can commence construction in early 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35436/18]

Abortion Services Provision

Joan Burton

950. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health his plans to proceed with special interim legislation in respect of parents with fatal foetal abnormalities as proposed by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36969/18]

Brexit Issues

Joan Burton

951. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health the policy of his Department in respect of drugs policy in the event of a hard Brexit that full access will be maintained to medical supplies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36988/18]

Rail Services Provision

Joan Burton

1074. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional capacity that can be added to the existing services on the Maynooth to Connolly rail line in the second half of 2019 arising from the refurbishment of existing rolling stock that can be put into service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35490/18]

Dublin Bus Services

Joan Burton

1144. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that the National Transport Authority is undertaking sufficient public consultation in respect of the BusConnects project; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the consultation sessions across the greater Dublin area are not in the format of community meetings but, rather, information stands; his views on the fact that commuters need a more in-depth consultative process to ensure the success of the revision of the greater Dublin area public transport network; his plans in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36954/18]

Adoption Authority of Ireland

Joan Burton

1173. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when her attention was first drawn to the fact that the Adoption Authority of Ireland sent three reports on illegal birth registrations to her Department; if she has received those reports; her views in respect of those reports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36976/18]

Adoption Registration

Joan Burton

1174. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to address the illegal birth registrations discovered in view of the fact many are mature adults; the reason social workers are required in respect of such cases as opposed to providing for the proper registration of these false birth registrations; her plans to address these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36977/18]

Adoption Registration

Joan Burton

1175. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the Adoption Authority of Ireland audit or the National Adoption Contact Register will identify the likely number of persons affected by false birth registration; the years covered by this analysis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36978/18]

Adoption Registration

Joan Burton

1176. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the institutions and agencies, nursing homes, religious bodies and so on which have been identified as carrying out illegal birth registrations; the period of time this encompasses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36979/18]

Adoption Registration

Joan Burton

1177. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she now plans to hold a full scale audit of adoption records with a view to determining the number of adoption records that may be false and misleading, including illegal registration of births; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36980/18]

Adoption Registration

Joan Burton

1178. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if evidence in a recent court case as far back as 2001 regarding patients of St. Patrick's Guild that illegal registration had been made for children is now being accepted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36981/18]

Adoption Authority of Ireland

Joan Burton

1179. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the occasions the attention of her Department was drawn by the Adoption Authority of Ireland to the possibilities of illegal registration; when the attention of her Department or her predecessors were drawn to this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36982/18]

Adoption Records Provision

Joan Burton

1180. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on whether as a civil and human right, adopted persons that are now adults should have full access to adoption records and files; when she will proceed with legislation to provide for this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36983/18]

Adoption Data

Joan Burton

1181. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the estimated number of persons adopted here prior to the Adoption Act 1952; the number which were adoptions of Irish children that were arranged for families in the United States of America, Canada, Austrialia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom since 1952; the number of adoptions from 1922 to 1952; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36984/18]

Adoption Data

Joan Burton

1182. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the scoping exercise into adoption was commenced by her Department; the number of adoption cases likely to be examined; if the adoption board, AAI, relevant Government Departments and their predecessors will be subject to examination; when she expects to examine the findings of the scoping report; the person carrying out the scoping exercise; the qualifications they have; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36986/18]

Adoption Data

Joan Burton

1183. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of adoption records held by the State by category (details supplied) at which babies were given up for adoption; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36987/18]

Adoption Data

Joan Burton

1184. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the estimated number of siblings placed in fosterage or adoption; if her Department sought to provide for the reunification of separated siblings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36989/18]

Post Office Closures

Joan Burton

1321. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the representations her Department has made to the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment in respect of proposed post office closures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36973/18]

Regulatory Bodies Role

Joan Burton

1365. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress that has been made in the establishment of the planning regulator, the recruitment of staff and securing of office space; the timeline for the opening and commencement of operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36213/18]

Home Loan Scheme

Joan Burton

1368. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of mortgage applications by local authority for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan; the number of loans issued; the average mortgage amount; the amount drawn down to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36253/18]

Approved Housing Bodies

Joan Burton

1427. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his views on the purchase by approved housing bodies, AHBs, with public funds of properties being sold by vulture funds that were previously sold by the National Asset Management Agency, NAMA; the cost of such acquisitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36957/18]

Credit Union Services

Joan Burton

1428. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress being made in establishing a financial vehicle for credit unions to invest in social housing, as promised under Rebuilding Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that credit unions will only be permitted to invest in such a financial vehicle that is regulated by the Central Bank; if his officials have consulted with the Central Bank on this; if the funding vehicle will be regulated by the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36959/18]

Register of Electors

Joan Burton

1429. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the unilateral decision by local authorities to alter the layout and chronology of the layout of the 2018-2019 electoral register and the local authorities' obligation to provide the register in a usable format for public representatives; if his Department has been involved in the decision to change the layout of the way in which the register is presented; the instructions his Department provides to local authorities in respect of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36962/18]

Help-To-Buy Scheme Data

Joan Burton

325. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the cost of the help to buy scheme in 2017 and to date in 2018; the projected full year cost in 2018 and 2019; the number of purchases supported in each year; the projected full year numbers in 2018 and 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34856/18]

Tax Yield

Joan Burton

326. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the additional yield to date in 2018 from the decision to increase the commercial stamp duty by 4% to 6% in budget 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34857/18]

Tax Reliefs Costs

Joan Burton

327. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the cost to date of the CGT entrepreneur relief by year; the projected cost in 2018 and 2019; his plans to make changes to this relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34858/18]

Revenue Commissioners Data

Joan Burton

328. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the costs to date in 2018 of the key employee engagement programme; the number of persons that have used the scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34859/18]

Tax Yield

Joan Burton

329. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the yield to date in 2018 from the compliance measures announced as part of budget 2018 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34860/18]

VAT Rate Application

Joan Burton

330. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the products and services to which the second reduced rate of VAT applies; when the reduced rate first applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34862/18]

VAT Rate Increases

Joan Burton

331. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full year yield from changing the 9% VAT rate to 10% and then reverting to 13.5% respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34863/18]

Knowledge Development Box

Joan Burton

332. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies that have availed of the knowledge development box to date; the value of intellectual property subject to the KDB tax rate; his plans to extend the scheme; his plans to review the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34864/18]

Summer Economic Statement

Joan Burton

333. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the Exchequer borrowing requirement for 2018; the projected borrowing requirement for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34865/18]

GDP-GNP Levels

Joan Burton

334. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the gross and net general Government debt for 2017 by cash amount in tabular form; the projected end of year amounts for 2018 and 2019; the details of the Exchequer cash and other assets, the ISIF cash and non-equity investments and other cash and assets held by source; the amounts as a percentage of GDP and GNI in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34866/18]

Structural Budget Balance

Joan Burton

335. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the reason the medium term objective of a structural deficit of 0.5% will not be met in 2018; the estimated structural deficit for 2018 and 2019 under the proposed budgetary fiscal space as outlined in the summer economic statement, the estimated structural deficit if €500 million of fiscal space for the rainy day fund was committed to capital expenditure; the estimated structural deficit if the €900 million of fiscal space that will not be utilised under the Government's plans was also committed to new expenditure measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34867/18]

Tax Yield

Joan Burton

336. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the estimated yield of a bed night tax levy of €1 per night in a hotel or bed and breakfast in a full year for each local authority in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34868/18]

State Assets

Joan Burton

337. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of Exchequer cash and liquid assets currently on hand; the reason for such a large amount; the carrying cost of this for 2018; the amount of debt and bonds to be refinanced or paid in 2018; the amount of debt raised to date in 2018 by the NTMA; the amount expected to be raised at the end of 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34871/18]

State Assets

Joan Burton

338. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if the State is carrying large cash reserves in the event of a hard Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34872/18]

Tax Credits

Joan Burton

339. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the value of payable refundable research and development tax credits paid out by the Revenue Commissioners in each of the years 2009 to 2017 to companies that did not pay corporation tax in those years; the estimated refunds or payable amounts to be paid out in 2018; the cost of the research and development tax credit in each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34873/18]

Tax Credits

Joan Burton

340. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the outstanding liability from refundable payable research and development credits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34874/18]

Tax Credits

Joan Burton

341. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the projected savings in 2019 if the research and development tax credit was no longer refundable or payable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34875/18]

Tax Credits

Joan Burton

342. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies that claimed payable refundable research and development tax credits in each of years 2009 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the highest refund paid out in each year; the average value of a refund in each year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34876/18]

National Training Fund

Joan Burton

456. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the yield to date in 2018 from the increase in the National Training Fund levy in budget 2018; the projected end of year yield; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34861/18]

Child Protection Guidelines

Joan Burton

468. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the correct procedure for the appointment of a designated liaison person and deputy designated liaison person as stipulated within the 2017 child protection procedures for primary and post-primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32543/18]

Youthreach Programme Staff

Joan Burton

469. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which a Youthreach co-ordinator resource person can assume the role of designated liaison person and deputy designated liaison person when the person is not required to be registered with the Teaching Council and is not deemed to be a teacher by the person's respective employer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32544/18]

Environmental Schemes

Joan Burton

2018. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated yield of a plastic bottle levy of 10 cent, on the same model as the plastic bag levy, to be levied on all bottled beverages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34869/18]

Environmental Schemes

Joan Burton

2019. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated yield of a plastic-lined carton levy of ten cent, on the same model as the plastic bag levy, to be levied on all foods packaged in a plastic-lined carton; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34870/18]

Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Joan Burton

1. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with European Union, EU, Commission President, Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker during his visit to Dublin. [27494/18]

Urban Renewal Schemes

Joan Burton

5. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his Department’s work in respect of the Dublin inner city forum established on foot of the Dublin inner city task force report. [27495/18]

European Council Meetings

Joan Burton

10. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach the European Union leaders he spoke with prior to the June 2018 EU Council meeting. [28848/18]

European Council Meetings

Joan Burton

11. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the European Council on 28 and 29 June 2018. [29282/18]

European Council Meetings

Joan Burton

12. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent engagement with the President of the European Council, Mr. Donald Tusk. [29283/18]

Universal Social Charge Review

Joan Burton

73. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his plans for the reform of the universal social charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30829/18]

Community Banking

Joan Burton

74. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his plans to implement the recommendations of the public banking investigation in respect of the provision of financial services to rural and disadvantaged urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30831/18]

Promissory Notes

Joan Burton

82. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his plans to buy back high-rate loans issued at the height of the crisis; his further plans in respect of the IBRC promissory note held by the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30832/18]

European Council Meetings

Joan Burton

85. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on his attendance at the June 2018 ECOFIN meeting; the engagement he has had with his ECOFIN colleagues in respect of the proposed EU digital tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30830/18]

Stamp Duty

Joan Burton

95. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review stamp duty on stock transactions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30828/18]

Universal Social Charge Review

Joan Burton

105. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his plans for the reform of the universal social charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28994/18]

Revenue Commissioners Reports

Joan Burton

150. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his plans to take action on the issues identified in the April 2018 Revenue Commissioners report, Income Dynamics and Mobility in Ireland: Evidence from Tax Records Microdata in particular in respect of the narrowness of the corporation tax base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31077/18]

Employment Investment Incentive Scheme

Joan Burton

151. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his plans in respect of the employment, incentive and investment scheme for budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31078/18]

State Assets

Joan Burton

152. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the State's holding of cash and liquid assets at the end of June 2018; and the value of Government bonds due to mature in 2018. [31080/18]

Community Banking

Joan Burton

180. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the timeline for the establishment of a stakeholder group comprising of credit unions' representative bodies, An Post and other interested groups in establishing a stakeholder group to develop a community banking model appropriate to Ireland in view of the conclusions of the public banking investigation report; the supports the will be provided for such a grouping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31572/18]

Flood Risk Assessments

Joan Burton

192. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the programme of studies over the next six months to evaluate the issue of flooding in the Hazelhatch area of Celbridge, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31257/18]

Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory

Joan Burton

193. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 136 of 24 April 2018, if the new set of documents has issued to contractors; if there is a new deadline for receipt of tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31262/18]

Schools Recognition

Joan Burton

220. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision is likely on the application by a school (details supplied) to become co-educational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31256/18]

Schools Building Projects

Joan Burton

221. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the expressions of interest in constructing a college (details supplied) have been evaluated; when actual tenders will be invited for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31258/18]

Schools Site Acquisitions

Joan Burton

222. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 370 of 12 June 2018, if a design team has been appointed to progress the planning of the new schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31259/18]

Schools Building Projects Status

Joan Burton

223. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the tender analysis is completed in relation to a school (details supplied); if the preferred tenderer has been chosen; when construction on the new school will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31263/18]

Schools Building Projects

Joan Burton

224. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the pre-qualification of contractors for a school (details supplied) has not yet commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31264/18]

Schools Building Projects

Joan Burton

225. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will sanction the pre-qualification of tenders for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31265/18]

Schools Building Projects Status

Joan Burton

226. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the pre-qualification process for the construction of a school (details supplied) has been completed; when the actual tender process will commence for the construction of the new school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31266/18]

Post-Leaving Certificate Courses

Joan Burton

237. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide additional further education facilities in Dublin 15 in view of the recent youth unemployment statistics for the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31560/18]

Garda Deployment

Joan Burton

266. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of transfers into the Kildare Garda division by rank from 1 January 2018 to 30 June 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31260/18]

Garda Deployment

Joan Burton

267. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of transfers out of the Kildare division of gardaí by rank from 1 January 2018 to 30 June 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31261/18]

Garda Deployment

Joan Burton

282. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí assigned to the Dublin 7 and 15 areas; the number of community gardaí assigned to these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31566/18]

Trade Agreements

Joan Burton

285. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the contingency planning her Department has undertaken in respect of the recent actions of the US Administration seeking to undermine World Trade Organization rules and the imposition of tariffs on EU imports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31079/18]

National Children's Hospital Status

Joan Burton

419. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the full opening of the new national children’s hospital and satellite centres in Blanchardstown and Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31561/18]

Hospital Staff Recruitment

Joan Burton

420. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health the progress made in securing additional staff and resources to tackle the delays in treating scoliosis patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31562/18]

Television Licence Fee

Joan Burton

459. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to outline his plans to reduce the licence fee for deaf persons who are working and who have to pay the full television licence fee despite not being able to access full ISL sign language interpreter services and subtitles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31344/18]

Cultural Policy

Joan Burton

471. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to outline the agreement that has been reached regarding the transfer of the National Symphony Orchestra from RTÉ to the NCH; the funding from the TV licence that will go towards supporting orchestras in future; the breakdown of the TV licence assigned towards supporting orchestras over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31574/18]

Bus Services

Joan Burton

505. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request the National Transport Authority to extend the public consultation period in respect of the first draft of the new Dublin city bus network BusConnects; if his attention has been drawn to the widespread concern relating the public consultation taking place during the months of July and August 2018 in which schools are closed and many regular bus commuters may be on holidays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31563/18]

Bus Services

Joan Burton

506. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding and engagement his Department has had with the NTA in respect of the proposed Dublin bus rapid transport service; and the timeframe for future development and work on the project. [31564/18]

Rail Network Expansion

Joan Burton

507. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress his Department has made in respect of the funding, planning and development of the electrification of the Maynooth railway line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31565/18]

Household Benefits Scheme

Joan Burton

546. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to reports of an agreement between the Ministers for Communications, Climate Action and Environment and Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in respect of the transfer of the National Symphony Orchestra from RTÉ to the National Concert Hall; if she will intervene to ensure the portion of the existing television licence fees paid by her Department towards the support of the National Symphony Orchestra continues to support the orchestra, in view of the fact that many attendees at the orchestra are retired and older persons; the funds her Department provide to RTÉ in respect of supporting the orchestra; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31221/18]

An Bord Pleanála Applications

Joan Burton

590. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if more resources will be allocated to An Bord Pleanála to deal with the increased workload arising from the transfer from local authorities to the board of planning functions in respect of larger scale residential development; if the impact of the additional workload on the board in respect of processing appeals before it has been assessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31567/18]

Social and Affordable Housing Provision

Joan Burton

591. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress his Department has made in respect of the establishment of and roll-out of an affordable housing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31568/18]

Social and Affordable Housing Funding

Joan Burton

592. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the engagement his Department has had with the European Investment Bank in respect of the funding of additional social and affordable housing here; his plans to secure additional EIB funding for social and affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31569/18]

Social and Affordable Housing

Joan Burton

593. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress made in establishing a vehicle for credit unions to invest in the development of social housing. [31571/18]

National Parks

Joan Burton

610. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans in respect of an estate (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if her attention has been drawn to the potential of the amenity for tourism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31570/18]

National Orchestras

Joan Burton

611. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will report on the working group to undertake the transfer of the National Symphony Orchestra from RTÉ to the NCH; when it will report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31573/18]

Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Joan Burton

4. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with a person (details supplied) on 18 June 2018. [27493/18]

Garda Stations

Joan Burton

146. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of residents in Rathcoole, County Dublin, regarding the absence of a Garda service from Clondalkin Garda station when the Rathcoole Garda station is closed and the anxiety this is causing residents; the information he will provide to assure residents in Rathcoole that they will be provided with the necessary policing when the Rathcoole Garda station is closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29883/18]

Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists

Joan Burton

231. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health the length of time children are waiting for speech therapy and occupational therapy services after assessment for developmental language disorder nationally; the comparable length of time in Dublin 15; and the number of children on such a waiting list nationally and in the Dublin 15 area. [29831/18]

Childcare Costs

Joan Burton

331. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the average cost of childcare services for preschool children nationally; and the average cost of such services in Dublin city and county. [29832/18]

Cabinet Committee Meetings

Joan Burton

1. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee A (economy) last met. [26519/18]

Cabinet Committee Meetings

Joan Burton

5. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee B, social policy and public services, last met. [26520/18]

DEIS Scheme

Joan Burton

68. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the staffing formula for designated DEIS schools has not been improved to coincide with two improvements in the overall formula for other primary schools in recent years; his plans to improve the formula for DEIS schools for the coming school year in view of research evidence showing the importance of smaller class size, especially for younger children and those affected by socio-economic disadvantage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29298/18]

Education and Training Provision

Joan Burton

73. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the statement of IBEC that as many as 80,000 additional construction workers will be required to meet infrastructure targets; if adequate plans are in place to meet the training needs for that number in the specific skills associated with construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29295/18]

School Staff

Joan Burton

98. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has established a scheme in respect of the shortage of substitute teachers; if he has considered the appointment on a part-time basis of previously retired staff in areas of significant staff shortage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29296/18]

Student Unions

Joan Burton

108. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the engagement his departmental officials have had with an organisation (details supplied) in the past 12 months; his plans to meet the organisation before the new academic year in September 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29294/18]

Schools Site Acquisitions

Joan Burton

128. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress which has been made in securing a permanent site for the new regional second level school for the Carpenterstown and Castleknock school planning areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29297/18]