Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Passport Services

Michael Ring

94. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of staff that have returned to the offices of the Passport Office since August 2021; the exact number of persons who are actually working in the offices as of 11 November 2021; the number of persons who work from home as of 11 November 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56209/21]

Further and Higher Education

Michael Ring

174. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if a person (details supplied) is entitled to retain the special rate of maintenance grant for the 2021-2022 academic year based on income from 2020 which included the pandemic unemployment payment considering that they are under the income threshold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56490/21]

Departmental Data

Michael Ring

283. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of times his Department has appealed a decision that was made by the Agriculture Appeals Office from January 2011 to October 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56509/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

302. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact the Passport Office received this application on 19 May 2021. [55525/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

306. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport can issue for a person (details supplied) on time for their travel plans. [55623/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

307. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport can issue for a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that this person has not seen their family for two years. [55624/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

308. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will amend the process for applications submitted by Passport Express in order that the parents of minors are notified via telephone of a possible error rather than by letter in order that it can be immediately rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55627/21]

Citizenship Applications

Michael Ring

454. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice when an application for Irish citizenship by a person (details supplied) will be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55571/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

295. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport can issue for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this passport is a renewal application was received in the Passport Office on 6 September 2021 and the delay in issuing same will potentially jeopardise a sporting opportunity for this person. [55324/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

297. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this application is with the Passport Service for 50 working days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55380/21]

Health Services Staff

Michael Ring

391. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if vaccination is compulsory for certain students in order that they can take up a placement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55412/21]

Grant Payments

Michael Ring

396. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) will receive their GLAS payments for 2018, 2019 and 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55333/21]

Medicinal Products

Michael Ring

216. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the reason the drug cariban which is prescribed for patients with hyperemesis gravidarum is not included in the medical card scheme or the drugs payment scheme; if there are plans to include this drug on the two schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54786/21]

Hospital Facilities

Michael Ring

220. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to expand the renal unit in Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, County Mayo in view of the number of persons placed on the waiting list for treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54806/21]

Local Authorities

Michael Ring

319. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a local authority (details supplied) made an application for affordable housing in any location in the county; the correspondence between the council and his Department in this regard; the position of same if an application has been submitted by the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54006/21]

Septic Tanks

Michael Ring

322. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of septic tanks at private dwellings that were inspected (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54060/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

381. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) considering that the application had an estimated issue date of 19 October 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54382/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

382. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport application lodged on 22 August 2021 will be processed and dispatched to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54383/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

388. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if passports will be dispatched to persons (details supplied) in time for their travel plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54588/21]

Direct Provision System

Michael Ring

527. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice the reason persons residing in direct provision who are awaiting the outcome of applications to remain in the State cannot work if they have the appropriate qualifications and in particular in circumstances in which there is a shortage of workers for the area they are qualified in. [54192/21]

Direct Provision System

Michael Ring

528. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons that have been approved permission to access the labour market in Ireland from 2017 to date by county in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54195/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael Ring

566. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the reason NPHET meeting minutes were and are only released six to eight weeks after the meeting in question especially when meetings were occurring on a weekly basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54061/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael Ring

567. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if meetings of NPHET are or were occurring without members having access to the minutes of the previous meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54063/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael Ring

568. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the reason the frequency of NPHET meetings has been reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54064/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael Ring

569. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the date of the last meeting of NPHET; the reason as of 1 November 2021 the last minutes available on its webpage are 16 September 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54065/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael Ring

570. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if a mechanism will be put in place in order that there is early approval and publication of NPHET minutes within a week of the meeting in the interests of accountability and transparency given that the Covid-19 pandemic is evolving again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54066/21]

Forestry Sector

Michael Ring

695. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the date an afforestation grant and premium scheme application was made by a person (details supplied); the outcome of this application; if the application was approved; if not, the reason for its refusal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53967/21]

Departmental Schemes

Michael Ring

37. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the approximate average waiting time for persons who have applied for the SEAI better energy warmer homes scheme from the date of application to the completion of the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53448/21]

Departmental Schemes

Michael Ring

73. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the additional funding and resources that have been provided to expand the capacity of the SEAI to deliver the better energy warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53447/21]

Electric Vehicles

Michael Ring

214. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport his plans to install an electric vehicle charger for public use in a village (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53925/21]

Departmental Schemes

Michael Ring

64. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of current applicants for the SEAI warmer homes scheme by age profile; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53453/21]

Social Welfare Benefits

Michael Ring

125. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to reintroduce the diet supplement to help with the cost of a special diet prescribed by a general practitioner or hospital consultant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53551/21]

Housing Schemes

Michael Ring

370. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if persons who are divorced or legally separated will be considered as eligible applicants for the proposed first home affordable purchase shared equity scheme; when the details of the scheme will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52567/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

416. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that this person and their father are stranded in another country until such time as the applicant receives their passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52185/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

427. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will direct the passport office to make urgent and direct contact with a person (details supplied) regarding a renewal passport application for a child considering that the application was submitted on 15 September 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52729/21]

Foreign Birth Registration

Michael Ring

438. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a replacement foreign birth registration certificate will issue to a person (details supplied) as it is urgently required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52972/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

439. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will verify the accuracy of the passport tracking facility available online; if the bar level is automated by date received until the application is at checking stage; if there is a section with the Passport Office responsible for the accuracy of the tracking facility; if there are plans to overhaul this facility in order that it would provide real-time data accuracy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52987/21]

Foreign Birth Registration

Michael Ring

443. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a foreign birth registration application will be processed for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53028/21]

Foreign Birth Registration

Michael Ring

454. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will allow retrospective inclusion on the foreign birth register for a specific group of persons (details supplied) in view of the fact that the processing of applications were paused during Covid-19 lockdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53159/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

457. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if documents will be returned urgently to persons (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53293/21]

Departmental Correspondence

Michael Ring

535. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when a section in her Department will respond to correspondence sent by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [52782/21]

Hospital Procedures

Michael Ring

834. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the legal procedure in circumstances (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52158/21]

Departmental Funding

Michael Ring

1199. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if funding is available for groups (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52473/21]

Agriculture Schemes

Michael Ring

65. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the 5% nitrogen reduction criteria for the beef exceptional aid measure scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51490/21]

Forestry Sector

Michael Ring

75. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actions being taken to deal with the long delays in granting felling licences; and if his attention has been drawn to the effects the delays are having farmers, forest owners, forestry contractors, sawmills and wood processors and to the rural economy as a whole. [51489/21]

Health Services

Michael Ring

339. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health when a service will be restored to an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51882/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

505. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) in time for their travel plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50742/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

516. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the passport office will make direct contact with persons (details supplied) in relation to a first-time passport application for a child considering that the application was submitted on 18 May 2021;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51233/21]

Departmental Schemes

Michael Ring

6. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there is a specific scheme within her Department for the upgrading of playgrounds. [50030/21]

Rural Schemes

Michael Ring

31. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she is satisfied with the uptake of the rural regeneration scheme; the number of the schemes that have been completed; and when she expects to have the next round of the rural regeneration scheme. [50031/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

117. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this person is travelling this week. [50340/21]

Family Resource Centres

Michael Ring

144. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if funding will be provided for a family and community resource centre (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50225/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

219. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that the Passport Office received this application on 15 June 2021. [49550/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

220. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this person has imminent travel plans and they applied in ample time. [49551/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

221. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact this person has upcoming travel plans. [49552/21]

Departmental Data

Michael Ring

70. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons under 25 years of age in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment in County Mayo; the number nationally; the steps her Department is taking to reduce youth unemployment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48630/21]

Employment Schemes

Michael Ring

75. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of the additional 3,000 places announced for community employment; the way these places are broken down by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48629/21]

School Transport

Michael Ring

232. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education if it is possible for the times of a school bus service (details supplied) in County Mayo to be reviewed and amended in view of the difficulties which it is causing for the children using the service. [48804/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

56. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport for a person (details supplied) will be dispatched in time for their travel plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48500/21]

Derelict Sites

Michael Ring

304. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of times Mayo County Council has used the Derelict Sites Act 1990 in each of the years 2017 to 2019, in tabular form. [47844/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

333. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that a family have been separated by virtue of the fact that this person has not received their passport. [47669/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

335. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the passport office will recommence the processing of postal applications; the number of postal applications that are currently waiting to be processed; the estimated timeframe for this backlog to be cleared; the processing times for postal applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47772/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

336. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the estimated amount in hours and costs of overtime for staff in the passport office on a monthly basis from February 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47775/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

345. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that this person has imminent travel plans. [48078/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

346. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in view of their upcoming travel plans. [48084/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

351. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this person is due to travel with their family shortly. [48159/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

356. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact this person has submitted the requested information. [48190/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

359. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application for a person (details supplied) can be expedited to enable travel for a vital family reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48242/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

360. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the return of passport of a person (details supplied) will be expedited in time for their travel plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48257/21]

School Staff

Michael Ring

411. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when the position of a person (details supplied) in a school in County Mayo will receive its correct recognition and associated remuneration, terms and conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48160/21]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Michael Ring

469. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection if those receiving illness benefit will be considered for the fuel allowance and the double payment at Christmas, particularly those who have a claim category of continuous duration and those who have received illness benefit for several months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48324/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

11. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of staff working in the Passport Office on a monthly basis from January 2020 to 31 August 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47039/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

61. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of outstanding passport applications currently in the Passport Office; when he expects the backlog to be cleared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47038/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

216. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that they have to travel abroad for bereavement purposes. [47381/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael Ring

308. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health when an EU Digital COVID Certificate will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47240/21]

Departmental Investigations

Michael Ring

404. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the outcome of an investigation by her Department (details supplied); the findings of the investigation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47458/21]

Coast Guard Service

Michael Ring

71. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position regarding a project (details supplied); the status of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46855/21]

Flood Risk Management

Michael Ring

90. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a flood relief scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47655/21]

Flood Risk Management

Michael Ring

91. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will ascertain from the Office of Public Works the up-to-date position with a scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46850/21]

Coast Guard Service

Michael Ring

93. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a project (details supplied); the actions being taken in relation to this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47002/21]

School Transport

Michael Ring

130. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education the reason school transport services are only carrying 50% capacity due to social distancing considering that public transport services can operate at 100% since 1 September 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46853/21]

Education and Training Boards

Michael Ring

171. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when outstanding claims for incremental credits will be finalised in the case of a person (details supplied) given that this matter has been ongoing for some time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47001/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

412. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this person submitted their application on 14 July 2021. [46363/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

416. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of passport applications received by the passport office on a monthly basis from January 2020 to August 2021, in tabular form; if the applications were online, through the post or through an embassy and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46560/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

417. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of completed passports that were physically collected by applicants or by persons on behalf of the applicant at the passport office on a monthly basis from February 2020 to September 2021, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46563/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

418. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of persons who were turned away from the public office of the passport office on a weekly basis from March 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46564/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

419. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of staff reassigned from the passport office FRR section to the HSE for essential contact tracing, to the Department of Social Protection for the processing of essential pandemic unemployment payments and to support the Department of Health with quarantine issues; when those staff members will return to work for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46566/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

420. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the exact number of temporary clerical officers assigned by the Public Appointments Service to the passport office in recent weeks; if all of those temporary staff have commenced their employment to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46567/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

424. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this person has imminent travel plans. [46663/21]

Prison Service

Michael Ring

569. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice if an appointment will be made to a facility (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46133/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

252. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that they have travel arrangements. [45859/21]

Agriculture Schemes

Michael Ring

351. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will be reached on an appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [45765/21]

Educational Disadvantage

Michael Ring

99. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education the assistance available to a DEIS school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45405/21]

Local Authorities

Michael Ring

264. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the local authorities by county from 2017 to date that have used the Derelict Sites Act 1990 in tabular form. [44626/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

330. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that this person submitted their application on 10 June 2021. [45016/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

333. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will introduce a review of the Passport Office procedures to ensure that all original documents are returned to applicants as soon as they are verified and checked in a separate envelope and prior to the passport issuing; and if a complete review can take place on the passport tracking facility to improve the accuracy of it. [45096/21]

Foreign Birth Registration

Michael Ring

336. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a replacement foreign birth registration certificate will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45125/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael Ring

517. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health when a corrected EU Digital COVID Certificate will issue to a person (details supplied) considering that they had already received eight certificates which were incorrect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44446/21]

Covid-19 Tests

Michael Ring

626. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if a Covid-19 testing facility could be provided in a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44988/21]

Passport Services

Michael Ring

216. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of staff who are now back working on-site in the Passport Office; the number who are still working from home; when he plans to have the full complement of staff back into the office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44243/21]