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 10 de 46
Céad, 12 Iúil 2023
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Waste Management
Pádraig O'Sullivan
46. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 346 of 27 June 2023, when people in rural areas will be able to access brown bins as per the Waste Action Plan; the reason for the extreme delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34428/23]
Céad, 12 Iúil 2023
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Agriculture Industry
Pádraig O'Sullivan
189. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration is being given to requests previously made by the Irish Beef and Lamb Association, IBLA, at both the beef market task force and the suckler brand proposition forum that his Department create a national herd DNA profile database in order to enhance the traceability options available for Irish beef being included and rolled out as part of the new national herd genotyping programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34424/23]
Céad, 12 Iúil 2023
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Agriculture Industry
Pádraig O'Sullivan
190. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department, through An Bord Bia, intends to use the unique position Ireland is in with regard to genotyping to allow origin confirmatory testing of beef labelled as Irish beef or variants to this claim to ensure there is the highest possible standards of traceability for Irish beef; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34425/23]
Céad, 12 Iúil 2023
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Agriculture Industry
Pádraig O'Sullivan
191. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he does not intend to establish enhanced origin testing for Irish beef using Genomic or DNA technology, the reason for this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34426/23]
Céad, 12 Iúil 2023
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Health Services Staff
Pádraig O'Sullivan
245. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of ENT consultants in Dublin; how many patients these consultants currently cover; are their plans to hire additional ENT consultants for Dublin; if so, if a timeframe is in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34499/23]
Céad, 12 Iúil 2023
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Health Services Staff
Pádraig O'Sullivan
246. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of ENT consultants in Cork and Kerry; how many patients these consultants currently cover; are their plans to hire additional ENT consultants for Cork and Kerry; if so, if a timeframe is in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34500/23]
Máirt, 11 Iúil 2023
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Pádraig O'Sullivan
24. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach for a report on his attendance at the European Council on 29 and 30 June 2023. [32453/23]
Máirt, 11 Iúil 2023
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Antisocial Behaviour
Pádraig O'Sullivan
56. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice if she will outline the subgroups established as part of the expert forum on anti-social behaviour; if she will provide an update on the most recent meeting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33956/23]
Máirt, 11 Iúil 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Pádraig O'Sullivan
90. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the steps she intends to take to respond the recruitment crisis in An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33955/23]
Máirt, 11 Iúil 2023
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Tax Code
Pádraig O'Sullivan
202. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to reducing excise duty on hydrotreated vegetable oil as a low emissions alternative to diesel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34119/23]
Máirt, 11 Iúil 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Pádraig O'Sullivan
483. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice to outline the role that An Garda Síochána play in vetting applicants for local authority housing; if there are guidelines in place for the flow and or exchange of information; if she can provide further information on the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33742/23]
Máirt, 11 Iúil 2023
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Agriculture Industry
Pádraig O'Sullivan
586. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of dairy farms in each county; to outline, in tabular form, the number of dairy farms with the following: less than 100 dairy cows, 101 to 150 dairy cows, 151 to 200 dairy cows, 201 to 250 dairy cows, 251 to 300 dairy cows, 301 to 350 dairy cows, 351-400 dairy cows, and farms with more than 400 dairy cows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34332/23]
Máirt, 11 Iúil 2023
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Mental Health Services
Pádraig O'Sullivan
683. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive an appointment from CAMHS, given that their situation is deteriorating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33543/23]
Máirt, 11 Iúil 2023
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Health Services
Pádraig O'Sullivan
742. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive payment under the Cross-Border Directive scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33770/23]
Máirt, 11 Iúil 2023
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Health Strategies
Pádraig O'Sullivan
754. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he could outline the extent of his Department and agencies under the remit of his Department have engaged with stakeholders regarding the implementation of the EU HTA regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33835/23]
Máirt, 11 Iúil 2023
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Medicinal Products
Pádraig O'Sullivan
755. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the level of drawdown on the €30 million announced for new medicines as part of Budget 2022, inclusive of acute spending and described on an in-year basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33836/23]
Máirt, 11 Iúil 2023
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Healthcare Policy
Pádraig O'Sullivan
756. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he could outline to what extent the work of the NCPE is subject to audit and review; how many audits have been carried out on the work of the NCPE; whether or not any third party has reviewed any NCPE output; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33837/23]
Máirt, 11 Iúil 2023
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Health Strategies
Pádraig O'Sullivan
757. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the EU HTA regulation, his views on the value of the regulation; if he could outline the likelihood that efficiencies will arise from its implementation that may improve the assessment and reimbursement timelines in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33838/23]
Máirt, 11 Iúil 2023
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Health Strategies
Pádraig O'Sullivan
758. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health whether his Department is preparing any amendments to the Health Act (Supply of Medical Goods) 2013 on foot of the EU HTA regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33839/23]
Déar, 6 Iúil 2023
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Construction Industry
Pádraig O'Sullivan
63. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to reduce the cost of construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32919/23]
Déar, 6 Iúil 2023
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Housing Provision
Pádraig O'Sullivan
77. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how many social housing applicants had their files/cases closed due to them exceeding the income threshold for the years 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32918/23]
Déar, 6 Iúil 2023
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Legislative Measures
Pádraig O'Sullivan
127. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update regarding preparations within her Department for an enhanced pension for long-term family carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32968/23]
Déar, 6 Iúil 2023
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Social Welfare Code
Pádraig O'Sullivan
132. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration will be given to introducing a cost of disability payment in Budget 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32969/23]
Déar, 6 Iúil 2023
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Education Welfare Service
Pádraig O'Sullivan
211. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education her views on the staffing issues within the School Completion Programme in south Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33248/23]
Déar, 6 Iúil 2023
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Education Welfare Service
Pádraig O'Sullivan
212. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the value of staffing resources that were allocated to the School Completion Programme in South Kildare in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; the value of the staffing resources spent, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33249/23]
Déar, 6 Iúil 2023
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Education Welfare Service
Pádraig O'Sullivan
213. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education to confirm how many students in south Kildare were supported through the School Completion Programme in south Kildare in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33250/23]
Déar, 6 Iúil 2023
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Education Welfare Service
Pádraig O'Sullivan
214. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the steps she has taken to solve the staffing issues in the school completion programme in south Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33251/23]
Déar, 6 Iúil 2023
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Education Welfare Service
Pádraig O'Sullivan
215. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education how many staff members were employed to support the School Completion Programme in south Kildare in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33252/23]
Déar, 6 Iúil 2023
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EU Directives
Pádraig O'Sullivan
316. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the progress being made by his Department to implement the EU Directive 2021/2282 on health technology assessment (HTAR); and how this will impact how HTA is undertaken in Ireland. [33218/23]
Déar, 6 Iúil 2023
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State Bodies
Pádraig O'Sullivan
317. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of medicines assessments carried out by the NCPE that have been subject to external review or audit; the extent to which NCPE activity has been subject to audit to date; the governance and oversight procedures in place for the NCPE via the HSE's chief clinical officer and/or his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33220/23]
Déar, 6 Iúil 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Pádraig O'Sullivan
325. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a date for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33265/23]
Déar, 6 Iúil 2023
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General Practitioner Services
Pádraig O'Sullivan
358. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if SouthDoc management is committed to providing a long-term service in Fermoy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33400/23]
Déar, 6 Iúil 2023
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General Practitioner Services
Pádraig O'Sullivan
359. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if SouthDoc management is committed to providing a proper out-of-hours service in Fermoy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33403/23]
Céad, 5 Iúil 2023
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Cabinet Committees
Pádraig O'Sullivan
4. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [32452/23]
Céad, 5 Iúil 2023
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Visa Applications
Pádraig O'Sullivan
141. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice when a decision will be made on a visa appeal (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32949/23]
Máirt, 4 Iúil 2023
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Cabinet Committees
Pádraig O'Sullivan
9. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will meet next. [32451/23]
Máirt, 4 Iúil 2023
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Bus Éireann
Pádraig O'Sullivan
188. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with Bus Éireann regarding an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32128/23]
Máirt, 4 Iúil 2023
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Home Schooling
Pádraig O'Sullivan
291. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education how many persons worked as home tutors per annum for 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; how many of these are full-time on 39 hours per week or part-time on reduced hours, in tabular form; if these employees are paid on a weekly or monthly basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32298/23]
Máirt, 4 Iúil 2023
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State Pensions
Pádraig O'Sullivan
396. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection why a person (details supplied) does not qualify for a State pension (contributory or non-contributory); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32385/23]
Déar, 29 Meith 2023
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Work Permits
Pádraig O'Sullivan
9. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of employment permits issued to non-EEA home care workers since December 2022; the number of applications received; the number of applications refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31204/23]
Déar, 29 Meith 2023
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Labour Market
Pádraig O'Sullivan
59. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he has taken to ensure that employers have access to qualified employees to meet the requirements of the labour market; when the next review of the critical skills occupation list will take place; what measures he is taking to stream-line the work permit application process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31203/23]
Déar, 29 Meith 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Pádraig O'Sullivan
103. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education when a three-classroom extension project at a school (details supplied) will progress; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30829/23]
Déar, 29 Meith 2023
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School Transport
Pádraig O'Sullivan
120. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 137 of 25 January 2023, if the ongoing school transport review will facilitate children in September 2023 who cannot gain access to their nearest school due to a shortage of school places and would then not qualify for school transport as they would not be attending their nearest school or second nearest school; if she will give specific consideration to an area in County Cork (details supplied) which experiences this issue every year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30828/23]
Máirt, 27 Meith 2023
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Mining Industry
Pádraig O'Sullivan
140. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications how many prospect mining licences have been issued in County Clare on a yearly basis for 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; how many are under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31206/23]
Máirt, 27 Meith 2023
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Mining Industry
Pádraig O'Sullivan
141. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what environmental impact is expected in County Clare following the issuance of mining prospect licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31207/23]
Máirt, 27 Meith 2023
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Mining Industry
Pádraig O'Sullivan
142. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what incentives are in place to attract foreign investment into the domestic mining industry; the logic behind same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31208/23]
Máirt, 27 Meith 2023
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State Examinations
Pádraig O'Sullivan
319. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if she will engage with the State Examinations Commission regarding the possibility of an examination deferral for a student (details supplied), considering the traumatic circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31169/23]
Máirt, 27 Meith 2023
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Social Welfare Appeals
Pádraig O'Sullivan
413. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30624/23]
Máirt, 27 Meith 2023
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Hospital Staff
Pádraig O'Sullivan
724. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE Health Sector Employment Report for April 2023 does not contain the equivalent staff breakdown details for Cork University Hospital, which are provided for the Mercy University Hospital and the South Infirmary University Hospital. [31113/23]
Máirt, 27 Meith 2023
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Hospital Staff
Pádraig O'Sullivan
725. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he will detail the latest staff numbers in Cork University Hospital and the corresponding details for December 2019, in tabular form (details supplied). [31114/23]