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 2 de 18
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
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Economic Sanctions
Michael Creed
367. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Finance given the European Court of Justice ruling in 2022 to bar public transparency on beneficial ownership and the international consortium of investigative journalists findings from their “Cyprus Confidential” investigations showing clear evidence of money laundering and EU sanction evasions by Russian oligarchs in Cyprus, the initiatives envisaged at a European Union-level to counteract this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1653/24]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
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Housing Schemes
Michael Creed
734. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will clarify the situation regarding eligibility for the first-home scheme in circumstances where a letter of loan approval has issued from the bank to the applicant but where due to escalating costs and being several months since the loan offer issued, the loan offer and savings and the help-to-buy scheme are no longer sufficient to meet the contractual costs; and if in such circumstances, eligibility for the first-home scheme can be considered. [56432/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
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State Pensions
Michael Creed
884. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Cork has an entitlement to the State pension (non-contributory). [56772/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
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State Pensions
Michael Creed
891. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application (details supplied) for the State pension (non-contributory). [56884/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Michael Creed
897. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied), through paid and credited contributions, has an entitlement to the State pension (contributory), either at maximum or reduced rates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57017/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Creed
1199. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive their ACRES payment.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56596/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Creed
1203. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications to date in grant aid for cattle underpasses under the TAMS grants scheme; if he will review the technical criteria laid down by his Department in respect of applications submitted under this grant scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56770/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Creed
1204. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive their eco scheme agri-payment. [56771/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Creed
1251. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will issue a BISS payment to a person (details supplied). [1243/24]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Creed
1257. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive their ACRES payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1344/24]
Déar, 14 Noll 2023
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Social Welfare Payments
Michael Creed
353. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person in County Cork (details supplied) will receive child benefit. [55847/23]
Déar, 14 Noll 2023
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State Pensions
Michael Creed
355. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is entitled to a State pension (contributory) on the basis of contributions paid from their farm income and off farm employment. [55938/23]
Déar, 14 Noll 2023
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Departmental Schemes
Michael Creed
420. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person in County Cork (details supplied) will be paid their TAMS grants. [55907/23]
Déar, 14 Noll 2023
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Departmental Schemes
Michael Creed
421. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person in County Cork (details supplied) will receive their TB reactor grant payments. [55908/23]
Déar, 14 Noll 2023
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Turf Cutting
Michael Creed
422. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware of the widespread dissatisfaction amongst farmers regarding the issue of VAT refunds in respect of certain items of expenditure (details supplied); if he accepts that these changes by the Revenue Commissioners without prior notification represent an unfair changing of the rules for farmers without adequate consultation or notice; the conversations and meetings he has had with the Minister for Finance or the Revenue Commissioners on the matter; and if he believes, on the grounds of legitimate expectation, that farmers who incurred expenditure on the presumption of being entitled to a VAT refund, should be refunded. [55939/23]
Déar, 14 Noll 2023
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Childcare Services
Michael Creed
473. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide details regarding core funding being withheld from a childcare provider (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55934/23]
Céad, 13 Noll 2023
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Departmental Schemes
Michael Creed
10. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will outline the level of oversight the SEAI conducts with regard to approved contractors under the various schemes it operates for energy efficiency, including the SEAI better energy homes scheme of 2018; what recourse a citizen (details supplied) has who benefitted under the better energy homes scheme in 2018 but who has been informed now by the manufacturer that the boiler in question was not installed in accordance with the manufactures guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55494/23]
Céad, 13 Noll 2023
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Creed
178. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will clarify the situation regarding TAMS applications; the number of tranches that have been opened under the new CAP; the number of approvals that have issued; the funding available under the TAMS scheme, delays in processing and issuing approvals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55493/23]
Máirt, 12 Noll 2023
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Tax Reliefs
Michael Creed
242. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Finance if he can confirm that lands purchased by qualifying young farmers is entitled to young farmers relief notwithstanding the fact that the land involved may be part of a legally incorporated farm business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54581/23]
Máirt, 12 Noll 2023
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Social Welfare Appeals
Michael Creed
474. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a decision on a carer's allowance appeal (details supplied). [54718/23]
Máirt, 12 Noll 2023
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Creed
604. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the provisions he is making, if any, for access to the acres scheme for new entrants to farming in 2023 and future years; if he will review the criteria for eligibility with regard to having submitted a BPS application in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54618/23]
Máirt, 12 Noll 2023
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Brexit Issues
Michael Creed
626. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline in detail the UK rules that will affect all Irish traders who export to Great Britain commencing 31 January 2024 arising from Brexit negotiations, the analysis, if any, of the impact these will have on supply chains and using the UK as a land bridge to EU markets; the additional cost that these changes will add to agrifood exporters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55063/23]
Máirt, 12 Noll 2023
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Departmental Correspondence
Michael Creed
775. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health the steps he proposes to take on foot of correspondence received (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54622/23]
Máirt, 5 Noll 2023
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Museum Projects
Michael Creed
285. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what funding is available from her Department for the establishment of local museums and for the collection and collation of local historical artefacts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53644/23]
Déar, 30 Samh 2023
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Student Visas
Michael Creed
431. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Justice the situation regarding an application for a student visa by a person (details supplied). [52964/23]
Céad, 29 Samh 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
Michael Creed
95. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will issue a decision on an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied). [52670/23]
Céad, 29 Samh 2023
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Vaccination Programme
Michael Creed
148. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the policy with regard to the shingles vaccination; if he is aware of the significant cost involved for patients; the proposals if any he has to make this cost more affordable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52669/23]
Máirt, 28 Samh 2023
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Sports Funding
Michael Creed
309. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she can confirm receipt of an application for grant aid under the sports capital programme from a club in County Cork (details supplied), and when it is expected funding will be allocated to these applicants. [52391/23]
Máirt, 28 Samh 2023
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Planning Issues
Michael Creed
322. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of a proposed development (details supplied) in County Cork which has been approved under section 179A of the planning regulations; if he is aware of the local concern regarding design in this development ; if he is prepared to carry out a review of the design given locally expressed concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52109/23]
Máirt, 28 Samh 2023
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Social Welfare Appeals
Michael Creed
395. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a carer's allowance appeal by a person (details supplied). [52543/23]
Máirt, 28 Samh 2023
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Michael Creed
396. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a decision on an application for carer's allowance by a person (details supplied). [52544/23]
Céad, 22 Samh 2023
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Creed
139. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine why a person in County Cork (details supplied) has not yet received their BISS payment. [51508/23]
Máirt, 21 Samh 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
Michael Creed
353. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a decision on a carer's benefit application (details supplied). [51137/23]
Déar, 16 Samh 2023
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Creed
214. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will arrange to expedite ANC/BPS payments to a person (details supplied). [50370/23]
Céad, 15 Samh 2023
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Road Projects
Michael Creed
43. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport the proposals, if any, his Department is considering for funding of the TII for improvements on the N22 between Macroom and Ballincollig; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50091/23]
Céad, 15 Samh 2023
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School Transport
Michael Creed
76. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education the reason for the delay in providing transport to a pupil attending an ASD unit (details supplied); if she will expedite this transport provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50045/23]
Céad, 15 Samh 2023
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School Accommodation
Michael Creed
77. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education if her Department has received an application for additional accommodation at a school (details supplied); when a decision can be expected on this application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50046/23]
Máirt, 14 Samh 2023
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Airport Policy
Michael Creed
346. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Justice if she is aware of the issues arising from her Department's decision to suspend the requirement for re-entry visas for children under sixteen years of age since the commencement of the Covid 19 pandemic, with some young passengers in such circumstances being refused transport by airlines; if she will review this arrangement and communicate the decision more effectively to the airlines in view of the experience of many including the Indian community returning to Ireland with children who have had to repurchase airline tickets without any compensation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49846/23]
Máirt, 14 Samh 2023
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Regulatory Bodies
Michael Creed
575. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a CORU registration of a health professional (details supplied). [49821/23]
Céad, 8 Samh 2023
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Public Sector Pay
Michael Creed
143. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware of the widespread dissatisfaction with the proposals published by his Department with regard to a cohort of workers (details supplied); if his Department is willing to look at its proposals published in May 2023 in an effort to resolve this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49056/23]
Máirt, 7 Samh 2023
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Departmental Schemes
Michael Creed
149. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will review the eligibility criteria for SEAI grants for solar panels to extend its availability to all householders, including those purchasers who bought and occupied their new home after 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47675/23]
Máirt, 7 Samh 2023
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Tax Exemptions
Michael Creed
305. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the situation regarding the income tax free allowance for retired pensioners; if this has increased in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47601/23]
Máirt, 7 Samh 2023
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School Transport
Michael Creed
469. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education the reason for the delay in the provision of school transport for a child (details supplied) attending a special ASD unit; the specific financial support available to the parents to meet alternative transport costs in the interim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47600/23]
Máirt, 7 Samh 2023
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School Transport
Michael Creed
476. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education to clarify the situation regarding parental entitlement to school transport for their children for the current school year to either the nearest or next nearest school; her views on the discretion available to Bus Éireann in respect of the application of the regulations of the scheme in this regard; if, in the case of entitlement to transport to either the closest or second closest school, she will clarify the situation regarding a specific location (details supplied) in County Cork, where students are equal distance from two post primary schools; if she will clarify their entitlement in the current school year for school transport in that regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47680/23]
Máirt, 7 Samh 2023
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Departmental Funding
Michael Creed
599. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what funding is available from his Department for the establishment of local museums and for the collection and collation of local historical artefacts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47347/23]
Máirt, 7 Samh 2023
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State Pensions
Michael Creed
723. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details of PRSI contributions by a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when payment of self-employed PRSI contributions commenced in this case; if payments continue until this person reaches pension age; and if she will have an entitlement to the State (contributory) pension. [47622/23]
Máirt, 7 Samh 2023
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Michael Creed
745. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is entitled to a living alone allowance. [48155/23]
Máirt, 7 Samh 2023
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Creed
898. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) who farmed in 2021 on leased land and is farming again in 2023 is eligible to apply and be considered for inclusion under the ACRES scheme. [47678/23]
Máirt, 7 Samh 2023
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Special Educational Needs
Michael Creed
998. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current situation regarding therapeutic services at a special school in Cork (details supplied); the funding available to the school for the restoration of these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47677/23]
Máirt, 7 Samh 2023
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Medical Cards
Michael Creed
1223. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify the situation regarding medical card holders who wish to transfer from one GP practice to another; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48107/23]
Déar, 26 DFómh 2023
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Social Welfare Appeals
Michael Creed
210. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection when it is expected a decision will be made on a carer's allowance appeal (details supplied). [47122/23]
Céad, 25 DFómh 2023
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Tax Reliefs
Michael Creed
66. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 104 of 18 October 2023, if he will specifically address the issue raised therein regarding the rationale for the €80,000 threshold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46842/23]
Máirt, 24 DFómh 2023
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Parking Provision
Michael Creed
167. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport if a person (details supplied) is entitled to a disability pass. [46350/23]
Céad, 18 DFómh 2023
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Budget 2024
Michael Creed
104. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Finance the rationale for the €80,000 threshold with regard to the introduction of mortgage interest relief in Budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45409/23]
Céad, 18 DFómh 2023
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Michael Creed
200. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will clarify the situation regarding eligibility for children's allowance for children in full-time secondary education who turn eighteen before the end of the current academic year; and if she will clarify the situation regarding budget proposals in this regard which come into effect in September 2024. [45408/23]
Máirt, 17 DFómh 2023
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Energy Conservation
Michael Creed
110. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the expenditure to date on residential retrofitting grants by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland; if he will give a breakdown of these grants on the basis of the level of grant aid received; the total costs involved (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45174/23]
Máirt, 17 DFómh 2023
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International Protection
Michael Creed
305. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current situation regarding an application for funding to adapt a building (details supplied) in County Cork as an accommodation centre for refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44700/23]
Déar, 12 DFómh 2023
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Driver Test
Michael Creed
83. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport if he will expedite a driving test for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44504/23]
Déar, 12 DFómh 2023
written
Social Welfare Appeals
Michael Creed
143. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a decision on a carers allowance appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44503/23]
Déar, 12 DFómh 2023
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Agriculture Industry
Michael Creed
153. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will send a herd profile to a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [44510/23]
Céad, 11 DFómh 2023
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Social Welfare Payments
Michael Creed
142. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a decision on a carers allowance application by a person (details supplied). [44273/23]
Máirt, 10 DFómh 2023
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Driver Licences
Michael Creed
61. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify the situation regarding the requirement for a valid IBT certificate for motorcyclists and whether it is possible to drive legally with a renewed learner permit for a motorcycle though the IBT certificate has expired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43767/23]
Máirt, 10 DFómh 2023
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Driver Licences
Michael Creed
63. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport if he will expedite a driving test for a motorcyclist (details supplied) given that their two-year IBT certificate will expire in December 2023 and yet he cannot secure a test for a motorcycle for the next six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43773/23]
Máirt, 10 DFómh 2023
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Tax Reliefs
Michael Creed
117. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the level of pension contributions that qualify for the higher rate of tax relief introduced in 2014; if he accepts that the purchasing power of those impacted by this cap not changing since its introduction has been significantly reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43903/23]
Máirt, 10 DFómh 2023
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Tax Reliefs
Michael Creed
118. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 232 of 27 June 2023, if he will outline the current situation regarding the functioning of the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43904/23]
Máirt, 10 DFómh 2023
written
Social Welfare Payments
Michael Creed
333. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a decision on an application for carers allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44059/23]
Máirt, 10 DFómh 2023
written
Social Welfare Payments
Michael Creed
334. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a decision on an application for domiciliary care allowance by a person (details supplied). [44060/23]
Céad, 4 DFómh 2023
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Michael Creed
195. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health the reason a cohort of nursing staff (details supplied) have yet to be paid their Covid-19 pandemic payment. [42898/23]
Déar, 28 MFómh 2023
written
Social Welfare Eligibility
Michael Creed
206. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is entitled to the respite grant for 2023. [41967/23]
Déar, 28 MFómh 2023
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Social Welfare Payments
Michael Creed
207. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Cork has an entitlement to arrears of carer's allowance from 17 April 2023 up to 17 August 2023. [41968/23]
Céad, 27 MFómh 2023
written
School Transport
Michael Creed
76. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 308 of 20 September 2023, if she will acknowledge that relative to the 149,000 students transported for the 2022/2023 school year that to date only 132,000 tickets have issued; if she is anticipating an increase in the number of children transported in 2023/2024 over the previous year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41711/23]
Céad, 27 MFómh 2023
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National Monuments
Michael Creed
89. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a monument (details supplied) is included on the scheduled list of protected structures; if so, the funding that might be available for repair works to this monument; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41710/23]
Céad, 27 MFómh 2023
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National Monuments
Michael Creed
92. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding that might be available for an iconic structure (details supplied) in County Cork. [41709/23]
Céad, 27 MFómh 2023
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Health Services Staff
Michael Creed
130. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if, arising from the recruitment and retention difficulties faced in the public health service in the context of nursing post, if he will outline the proposals, if any, for an overview of this issue by the Heath and Safety Authority in terms of our public hospitals; the interaction, if any, that has taken place between the HSE and the HSA in this regard; the Health and Safety skillset requirements in the public health service required to address this problem going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41712/23]
Máirt, 26 MFómh 2023
written
School Accommodation
Michael Creed
256. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education the current situation regarding additional classroom accommodation at a primary school in County Cork, (details supplied); if this project can proceed in the circumstances, the alternatives being considered by the Department in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41235/23]
Céad, 20 MFómh 2023
written
School Transport
Michael Creed
308. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education when a school transport appeal (details supplied) will be determined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40015/23]
Céad, 20 MFómh 2023
written
Employment Support Services
Michael Creed
631. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection why a service funded by her Department is not available at a location (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40017/23]
Céad, 20 MFómh 2023
written
Social Welfare Benefits
Michael Creed
651. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is entitled to fuel allowance. [40383/23]
Céad, 20 MFómh 2023
written
Emergency Accommodation
Michael Creed
872. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason that an accommodation provider (details supplied) is again suffering from late payment of invoices for months; and if his Department will review the interest due on late payment of invoices. [40597/23]
Céad, 20 MFómh 2023
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Michael Creed
1064. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason for the delay in the completion of an apprenticeship by a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when the person can anticipate being offered the awaited off-the-job phase 4 training; the reason that this four-year apprenticeship is likely now to take closer to six years before being completed; the number of instructors that are currently employed to deliver this particular apprenticeship training in pipefitting; the reason that the backlog has not been dealt with online as was previously done during Covid; how his Department proposes to compensate apprentices for this delay in completing their apprenticeship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39799/23]
Céad, 20 MFómh 2023
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Third Level Education
Michael Creed
1083. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware of the constraints on the children of certain categories of visa holders, including stamp 3 visa holders, who are often the children of critical skills visa holders working in the healthcare sector, given that these children, who have completed their Leaving Certificate, are now excluded from grant aid under SUSI, are unable to avail of certain QQI level 5 courses given the 150 hours' work experience requirement of same which they are unable to complete due to their visa restrictions; the proposals, if any, which he has put to the Department of Justice to resolve these issues; his views on the impact that this may have on attracting critical skills workers to the Irish economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40307/23]
Luan, 11 MFómh 2023
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Driver Test
Michael Creed
293. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport the waiting times for driving tests at each of the driving test centres in Cork and Kerry; the number of driving test slots that have been lost due to cancellations at each driving test centre for the past six months; if he is satisfied that the RSA has the optimum systems in place with the re-allocation of test slots that are cancelled at short notice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37880/23]
Luan, 11 MFómh 2023
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Driver Test
Michael Creed
294. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) has had their application for a priority driving test rejected; if he will review this decision; the average waiting times for driving tests at the driving test centre involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37883/23]
Luan, 11 MFómh 2023
written
Driver Test
Michael Creed
409. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport the reason that a driving test for a person (details supplied) in County Cork has been cancelled; if he will outline, given the correspondence that issued in respect of this cancellation indicating that the applicant will not lose their fee or place in the queue, the reason that the rescheduled appointment is eight months later; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39184/23]
Luan, 11 MFómh 2023
written
Teaching Qualifications
Michael Creed
605. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education when a teacher (details supplied) will be paid the correct honours degree allowance. [37446/23]
Luan, 11 MFómh 2023
written
Teaching Qualifications
Michael Creed
655. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education if a person (details supplied) who is an employee of an ETB is entitled to incremental credit in respect of teaching experience in the United States; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38206/23]
Luan, 11 MFómh 2023
written
School Transport
Michael Creed
695. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education if she can confirm receipt of a late application for school transport from a student (details supplied); if this application can be considered in light of the student’s special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38654/23]
Luan, 11 MFómh 2023
written
School Transport
Michael Creed
764. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 316 of 16 May 2023, regarding school transport for a pupil in County Cork (details supplied), if she will provide an update on the tender process for this transport contract and the appointment of an escort for the pupil in question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39185/23]
Luan, 11 MFómh 2023
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Wildlife Regulations
Michael Creed
967. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the rationale for the recent decision with regard to open hunting season where the position of four duck species have been taken off the list; when this decision was made; the rationale for the decision and the international status of the species involved; the consultation and communication with an organisation (details supplied) on this matter prior to the decision 25 August 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39297/23]
Luan, 11 MFómh 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
Michael Creed
987. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be approved for the carer’s grant. [37444/23]
Luan, 11 MFómh 2023
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Social Welfare Appeals
Michael Creed
988. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be approved for carer’s allowance. [37445/23]
Luan, 11 MFómh 2023
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Social Welfare Payments
Michael Creed
1027. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is on the appropriate rate of disability allowance, given the fact that they have recently commenced work and that they have notified her Department of same. [38287/23]
Luan, 11 MFómh 2023
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Pension Provisions
Michael Creed
1060. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork has such a low rate of invalidity pension; the reason this pension is subject to income tax; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39193/23]
Luan, 11 MFómh 2023
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Naturalisation Applications
Michael Creed
1153. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Justice the current situation regarding an application for naturalisation by a person (details supplied); if, in light of the over two and a half years since the application has been submitted, she will arrange to expedite a decision on this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38231/23]
Luan, 11 MFómh 2023
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Visa Applications
Michael Creed
1158. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Justice the current status of a visa application for a person (details supplied). [38312/23]
Luan, 11 MFómh 2023
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Visa Applications
Michael Creed
1233. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Justice the current situation regarding a visa appeal/application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39186/23]
Luan, 11 MFómh 2023
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Creed
1319. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm receipt of a valid application from a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the TAMS grant scheme; when notification of approval can be expected in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38725/23]
Luan, 11 MFómh 2023
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Michael Creed
1373. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children participating in ECCE; if he will provide a breakdown of the number of children who are denied by virtue of their birth date the full two years’ participation in ECCE; if he will review the age eligibility criteria to ensure maximum availability of the two-year early childhood care and education programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37427/23]
Máirt, 25 Iúil 2023
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Tax Exemptions
Michael Creed
284. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is entitled to a local property tax exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35747/23]
Máirt, 25 Iúil 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Michael Creed
424. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education the current situation regarding additional classroom accommodation in a school (details supplied) in County Cork; if her Department can confirm receipt of the R1 form which subsequent to the tendering process was submitted by the school on 23 June 2023; if everything is in order for the school to proceed to appoint the successful contractor, in view of the tight timelines for completion of the project ahead of the new school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35751/23]