Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries

Seán Haughey

204. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a redress scheme for survivors of mother and baby homes is being considered; if survivors' records can be returned to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26002/18]

Passport Services

Seán Haughey

186. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to increase the number of post offices in the UK that accept express applications for Irish passport applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25661/18]

Ministerial Meetings

Seán Haughey

187. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to have a bilateral meeting with the US Secretary of State, Mr. Mike Pompeo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25662/18]

Property Tax Yield

Seán Haughey

251. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the estimated additional revenue that would be generated if the local property tax rate of 0.25% was increased to 0.40% for houses valued at over €1 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25665/18]

Ministerial Meetings

Seán Haughey

438. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to have a bilateral meeting with his US counterpart, Ms. Betsy DeVos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25666/18]

Garda Transport Data

Seán Haughey

548. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of additional unmarked Garda vehicles that came into the fleet in each of the years 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the number of unmarked vehicles that were withdrawn during the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25663/18]

Garda Equipment

Seán Haughey

549. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to issue each front-line garda with a Taser; the estimated cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25664/18]

Science Foundation Ireland Staff

Seán Haughey

574. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if Science Foundation Ireland has filled the post of head of international within the agency; if not, when this post will be filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25667/18]

Services for People with Disabilities

Seán Haughey

633. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if Health Service Executive services will be made available to a person (details supplied); if measures will be taken to reduce the waiting lists for the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24478/18]

Services for People with Disabilities

Seán Haughey

634. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if Health Service Executive services will be made available to a person (details supplied); if measures will be taken to reduce the waiting list for the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24479/18]

Services for People with Disabilities

Seán Haughey

635. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if Health Service Executive services will be made available to a person (details supplied); if measures will be taken to reduce waiting lists for the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24480/18]

Services for People with Disabilities

Seán Haughey

636. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if Health Service Executive services will be made available to a person (details supplied); if measures can be taken to reduce the waiting list for the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24481/18]

Services for People with Disabilities

Seán Haughey

637. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if Health Service Executive services will be made available to a person (details supplied); if measures can be taken to reduce the waiting lists for the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24482/18]

Home Care Packages Provision

Seán Haughey

638. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive will provide a home care package for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24483/18]

Transport Policy

Seán Haughey

1081. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce a ban on the use of rickshaws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24886/18]

Electoral Reform

Seán Haughey

1329. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to review electoral law (details supplied) to make it easier for Irish citizens living abroad or abroad on holidays to participate in future elections by availing of a postal vote; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25623/18]

Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Seán Haughey

19. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the EU summit meeting on the Western Balkans in Sophia. [22603/18]

Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Seán Haughey

20. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his visit to Bulgaria and the issues that were discussed. [22611/18]

Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Seán Haughey

21. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Taoiseach if the suggested USA tariffs were discussed at meetings that he attended in Bulgaria. [22612/18]

Hospital Appointments Delays

Seán Haughey

95. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health the action which will be taken to expedite outpatient appointments for the 3,944 children who have been waiting for a consultation in Temple Street Hospital for more than 18 months. [23572/18]

Office of Public Works

Seán Haughey

221. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if parkland (details supplied) was disposed of by Dublin City Council to the OPW in 1986; when the disposal will be finalised; if the OPW will clean the area which is to the north west of the national monument; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23679/18]

School Closures

Seán Haughey

270. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a request from parents, pupils and teaching staff to close a school (details supplied) on a phased basis over a year or more will be given consideration in view of the disruption that will be caused by its immediate closure; if he has been contacted by the Archdiocese of Dublin regarding the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23678/18]

Town and Village Renewal Scheme

Seán Haughey

585. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the details of the grant scheme announced previously to help first-time buyers refurbish derelict buildings in rural areas and towns; if this scheme will be implemented nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23325/18]

Schools Building Projects Status

Seán Haughey

225. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of his plans to build post-primary schools at locations (details supplied); the way in which the school patrons will be selected in each of the three cases; when construction is expected to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22583/18]

Anti-Social Behaviour

Seán Haughey

263. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to a serious incident which took place in Clongriffin DART station, Dublin 13, on 8 May 2018 whereby a number of youths vandalised a DART train as it arrived into the station and then proceeded to engage in other serious anti-social behaviour and accost members of the public; if this incident will be the subject of an official investigation by An Garda Síochána in conjunction with Irish Rail; if he is satisfied that Coolock Garda station has sufficient personnel and resources to deal with crime in the Clongriffin area and the district generally in view of the increasing population in the locality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22286/18]

Cancer Screening Programmes

Seán Haughey

381. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health the location in which the details of the failure rates for CervicalCheck are published; the way in which women are advised by CervicalCheck of these failure rates; if previous smear tests carried out in 2014 and 2017 on a person (details supplied) can be retested; if the person must have another smear test carried out; the arrangements in place for carrying out new smear tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22229/18]

Brexit Issues

Seán Haughey

48. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the EU counterparts he has met formally in the past six months to discuss Brexit related issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20537/18]

Ministerial Meetings

Seán Haughey

66. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to meet formally with the Polish Foreign Minister, Mr. Jacek Czaputowicz, to discuss the Middle East peace process, Brexit and EU relations with South Korea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20540/18]

Tax Yield

Seán Haughey

75. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the estimated additional revenue that would be generated if the bookmakers' excise licence increased from €500 to €635; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20541/18]

Tax Yield

Seán Haughey

76. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the estimated additional revenue that would be generated if the licence for an amusement licence for a period not exceeding three months increased from €38 to €55; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20542/18]

Tax Yield

Seán Haughey

77. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the estimated additional revenue that would be generated if the licence for an amusement machine for 12 months increased from €125 to €170; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20543/18]

Teacher Training Provision

Seán Haughey

118. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the announcement he made on 3 October 2017 in relation to the entry requirements into primary teacher training programmes; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this can disadvantage students who sat the leaving certificate in 2017 and are now on undergraduate degree courses in the four teacher training colleges in view of the fact that they will have to resit some leaving certificate examinations in order to apply for a master's degree in three years time; if the case of a student (details supplied) which has brought to the attention of his Department will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20709/18]

Garda Strength

Seán Haughey

123. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of sergeants and inspectors in the Dublin north Garda division; the locations of the stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20538/18]

Garda Data

Seán Haughey

124. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí that undertook each category of Garda driving training course in each of the years 2016 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the frequency with which each category of driving test is held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20539/18]

Noise Pollution

Seán Haughey

156. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she is satisfied that there are adequate measures in place to control noise levels in concert halls and cinemas; if these measures are being enforced by local authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20349/18]

Waste Management

Seán Haughey

227. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the price-monitoring group is monitoring recent price increases by waste management companies in the Dublin area, having regard to the movement towards a pay-by-weight system; if adequate notice of these new charges was given to householders by a company (details supplied) in particular; if standing charges will be phased out completely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20272/18]

Noise Pollution

Seán Haughey

234. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is satisfied there are adequate measures in place to control noise levels in concert halls and cinemas; if these measures are being enforced by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20350/18]

Medicinal Products Reimbursement

Seán Haughey

322. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will engage with an organisation (details supplied) and the pharmaceutical industry to ensure that new medicines are made available to persons with MS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19939/18]

EU Directives

Seán Haughey

499. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the review of derogations from the EU Birds Directive will be complete having regard to the declarations in place; if methods to control seagull species can be put in place for the Howth and Sutton areas in Dublin; if an actual cull of seagulls can be considered; the way in which public consultation on this matter operates in practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19938/18]

Help-To-Buy Scheme Administration

Seán Haughey

87. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the help-to-buy incentive; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this person could lose a house the person plans to buy if there is an unnecessary delay in determining the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18215/18]

Public Sector Pensions Data

Seán Haughey

154. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the schedule to fully restore the pensions of retired public servants having regard to previous deductions under FEMPI legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17917/18]

School Closures

Seán Haughey

211. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the closure of a school (details supplied) has been sanctioned; the reason for this decision; his views on whether this will have a detrimental effect on existing students and Traveller education generally; if the decision will be reversed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17595/18]

Voluntary Sector Funding

Seán Haughey

547. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason funding is being withheld from an organisation (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to concerns of local scout units that this will lead to the cessation of scouting activities in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17892/18]

Postal Voting

Seán Haughey

611. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will sanction the appropriate measures to allow citizens who are abroad on holidays to vote in the forthcoming referendum on the eighth amendment and subsequent elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17891/18]

Hospital Services

Seán Haughey

86. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health when the proposed new cystic fibrosis unit in Beaumont Hospital will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17107/18]

Emergency Departments Waiting Times

Seán Haughey

93. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health the reason 519 persons over 75 years of age waited more than 24 hours in the emergency departments of Beaumont and the Mater Hospitals during the first two months of 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17106/18]

Waste Management

Seán Haughey

194. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is satisfied that local authorities are proactive and have adequate powers regarding the removal of abandoned vehicles on suburban roads and streets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16951/18]

Road Traffic Legislation

Seán Haughey

202. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the provisions for the display of tax certificates, insurance certificates and NCT certificates need to be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16951/18]

Ministerial Correspondence

Seán Haughey

192. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action he plans to take regarding a complaint this Deputy made to him on behalf a person (details supplied) who was prevented from travelling from one EU state to another EU state; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15908/18]

Middle East Issues

Seán Haughey

193. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action he plans to take regarding the suppression by Israel of the recent peaceful protest by Palestinians in Gaza; if he will condemn these actions by Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15909/18]

Central Bank of Ireland

Seán Haughey

254. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will intervene with the Central Bank to ensure that the bank's print works in Sandyford, County Dublin, are retained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15906/18]

General Medical Services Scheme

Seán Haughey

736. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many general practitioners' practices particularly in the north County Dublin area are charging persons with medical cards or doctor visit cards for routine blood tests deemed clinically necessary by their general practitioners; the steps he will take to prevent this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15332/18]

Cannabis for Medicinal Use

Seán Haughey

878. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if cannabis based medicines will be made available to terminal lung cancer patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15907/18]

Electoral Reform

Seán Haughey

1568. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will extend voting rights to Irish citizens living abroad; the consideration given to this matter to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15874/18]

Wildlife Control

Seán Haughey

1648. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will implement measures to control the seagull population in Howth, County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15875/18]

Departmental Correspondence

Seán Haughey

156. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 206 of 13 February 2018 and 259 of 27 February 2018, if he will provide a reply to the issue raised; if his office has been contacted by the Ceann Comhairle regarding the question; if he has consulted with the Secretary General of his Department on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14346/18]

Student Grant Scheme Appeals

Seán Haughey

164. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the Student Grant Appeals Board has examined an application for a SUSI grant by a person (details supplied); the outcome of this appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14403/18]

Garda Youth Diversion Projects

Seán Haughey

174. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for Garda youth diversion projects; if his attention has been drawn to plans by the Irish Youth Justice Service to examine the funding and service delivery model for these projects; his views on whether proposed new arrangements will result in the closure of youth diversion projects administered by independent youth services; if these projects are funded through the European Social Fund; if legal advice has been provided to put new arrangements in place for the funding of Garda youth diversion projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14342/18]

Military Medals

Seán Haughey

146. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will amend existing protocols in order that medals of the Defence Forces awarded for service during the period 1916 to 1921 can be worn by family members in cases in which the recipient is deceased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13610/18]

Schools Data

Seán Haughey

75. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied that there is enough primary school capacity in Clontarf, Dublin 3; the details of this planning area; the procedures in place for demographic planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13419/18]

Office of Public Works Projects

Seán Haughey

161. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works plans to upgrade the monument building and surrounding grounds at the Casino in Marino, Dublin 9; if Dublin City Council owns the green space immediately opposite Casino Park in view of the fact that this area is not part of the fenced off demesne; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12782/18]

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Seán Haughey

216. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if SUSI grants will be paid to all full-time students attending private colleges (details supplied); the estimated amount it would cost to extend the SUSI grant scheme to these colleges; if the recommendation of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills on this issue will be accepted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12112/18]

Health Services Staff Recruitment

Seán Haughey

659. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase investment in neurology services in order to tackle staffing deficits, deal with waiting lists and develop specialist services for specific neurological conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12840/18]

Animal Welfare

Seán Haughey

678. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has satisfied himself that there is adequate legislation in place to protect the welfare of exotic animals and pets; if a robust regulatory framework for the licensing, monitoring and inspection of such animals will be ensured; his plans for new legislation in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12236/18]

Housing Provision

Seán Haughey

1024. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that Dublin City Council has the necessary resources to advance plans for the construction of 640 housing units on its site at Oscar Traynor Road, Santry, Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12113/18]

Housing Provision

Seán Haughey

1025. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if funding from the local infrastructure housing activation fund for the construction of pathways and a new school entrance for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 will be allocated to facilitate the construction of 640 housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12114/18]

Public Sector Staff Retirements

Seán Haughey

83. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when legislation will be enacted to address the compulsory retirement age of 65 years of age for civil servants; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many civil servants reaching retirement age are unhappy with the interim arrangements now in place to deal with their pension arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11042/18]

Hospitals Funding

Seán Haughey

288. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health the capital funding provided for Beaumont Hospital in 2017; and the capital funding allocated for projects (details supplied) during 2017, in tabular form [10942/18]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Seán Haughey

373. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if the proposed new primary care centre in an area (details supplied) will proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11437/18]

Animal Welfare

Seán Haughey

413. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to carry out an independent investigation following complaints regarding the treatment of animals in a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11151/18]

Arts Funding

Seán Haughey

241. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on whether it is necessary to put Aosdána on a statutory footing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10346/18]

Parliamentary Questions

Seán Haughey

259. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 206 of 13 February 2018, the reason it was not answered and put on the record of Dáil Éireann on 13 February 2018; when a reply will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9837/18]

Noise Pollution

Seán Haughey

620. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has satisfied himself that Fingal county council has the capacity to monitor aircraft noise; if the local authority will have a briefing for persons living outside the Fingal area; the reason the Environmental Protection Agency was not selected for this role; if other local authorities will also be selected to monitor aircraft noise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9576/18]

Property Registration

Seán Haughey

751. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to parliamentary question number 251 of 20 February 2018, if he has received representations to facilitate infrastructure projects such as aviation fuel pipelines by changing property ownership legislation relating to cases in which some property owners have their lands registered to the centre of the road; his plans to amend existing legislation in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9945/18]

Emergency Departments

Seán Haughey

142. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if a new emergency department will be provided at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9 (details supplied); when construction will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9083/18]

Property Registration

Seán Haughey

251. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has received representations to facilitate infrastructure projects such as aviation fuel pipelines by changing property ownership legislation relating to cases in which some property owners have their lands registered to the centre of the road; his plans to amend existing legislation in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8639/18]

Mortgage Insurance

Seán Haughey

604. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that local authorities are insisting that applicants under the new Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme take out mortgage protection which results in lower amounts being loaned to them; his views on whether it is appropriate for applicants to be obliged to take mortgage protection from local authorities which are also the mortgage advisers in similar cases; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that local authorities are quoting more than three times the average amount which can be obtained elsewhere in the market for mortgage protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8275/18]

Schools Building Projects Status

Seán Haughey

126. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the school building project at a school (details supplied); the current stage of this project; when it will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7831/18]

Motor Insurance Costs

Seán Haughey

127. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the problems faced by returned emigrants from non-EU countries in obtaining motor insurance; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that these persons pay high motor insurance premiums; if this matter can be addressed in the context of the implementation of the cost of insurance working group report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6873/18]

Property Tax

Seán Haughey

132. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance his plans to reform the local property tax; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the system is unfair to persons living in the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6989/18]

Departmental Correspondence

Seán Haughey

206. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason his Department gave a letter to a company (details supplied) in connection with a planning application to An Bord Pleanála for a strategic housing development stating that the proposed development will not affect future projections by his Department in respect of the availability of school places; the figures available to his Department concerning population increase in this locality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7068/18]

Water and Sewerage Schemes

Seán Haughey

181. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health his views on the health hazard posed by blocked and overflowing communal sewerage pipes that serve private houses; if the routine intervention by health authorities to deal with such situations will be ensured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6125/18]

Health and Social Care Professionals Regulation

Seán Haughey

213. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health his plans to postpone the implementation of the European Union (Basic Safety Standards for Protection against Dangers arising from Medical Exposure to Ionising Radiation) Regulations 2018 in view of the concerns of chiropractors (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6268/18]

Noise Pollution

Seán Haughey

258. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason he has appointed Fingal County Council as an independent noise regulator in respect of airport noise; the reason he plans to introduce less restrictive noise regulations; if his attention has been drawn to ongoing complaints from persons in north County Dublin concerning aircraft noise at night arising from works being undertaken on the main runway in Dublin airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6271/18]

Taoiseach's Communications

Seán Haughey

31. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his address to the European Parliament on 17 January 2018; the meetings he attended; and the issues that were discussed. [3054/18]

Cabinet Committee Meetings

Seán Haughey

34. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Taoiseach when Cabinet Committee C (European Union including Brexit) last met. [1446/18]

Water Services

Seán Haughey

622. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation to ensure that health authorities intervene with householders when private sewage pipes attached to private houses are blocked, in view of the fact that this issue is not adequately dealt with in the Water Services Act 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4481/18]

Brexit Negotiations

Seán Haughey

27. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he or his officials have discussed phase two of the Brexit negotiations with the British Government at ministerial or official level. [3055/18]

Schools Building Projects Status

Seán Haughey

229. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline his plans to provide replacement or new schools in Clongriffin, Dublin 13; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the school population in this area is increasing rapidly; the stages at which these school building projects are listed on the school buildings programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3296/18]

Local Authority Expenditure

Seán Haughey

638. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he is satisfied that local authority spending is monitored in a satisfactory manner, including spending on infrastructural projects; the role of the National Oversight and Audit Commission; his plans to increase scrutiny of such spending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3024/18]

Water Services

Seán Haughey

639. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to amend the Water Services Act 2007 to allow environmental health officers in local authorities to intervene with householders when private sewage pipes attached to private houses are blocked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3037/18]

Fuel Allowance Eligibility

Seán Haughey

208. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a fuel allowance payment for a person (details supplied) will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2196/18]

Planning Issues

Seán Haughey

237. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will request local authorities to make documentation in respect of planning applications available online in a timely fashion; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Dublin City Council considers this a courtesy service thus resulting in documents being made available late; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2214/18]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Seán Haughey

123. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if money owed to Army personnel for carrying out 24-hour duties will be issued as soon as possible in view of the fact that in many cases this money has not been issued since November 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55091/17]

Dog Breeding Industry

Seán Haughey

1526. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to introduce legislation to ban puppy farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1347/18]

Early Childhood Care and Education Standards

Seán Haughey

480. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her Department has adjudicated on the case of a person (details supplied) in relation to their qualifications; if this person can continue working in this sector while her Department's decision is awaited and while the person makes the necessary arrangements to upskill to the required qualification in order that this child care facility can continue to operate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53124/17]

Social Welfare Schemes

Seán Haughey

508. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason persons that only became unemployed within the past 15 months are not eligible for the Christmas bonus whereas persons that are unemployed for more than 15 months are eligible for it; her views on whether this is unfair on persons that have been successful in their efforts to secure employment during or prior to this 15 months time frame but that become redundant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52820/17]

Minor Works Scheme Applications

Seán Haughey

121. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a minor works grant for a school (details supplied) will be paid; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the non payment of these grants in November causes financial difficulties for schools generally; the reason the payment of these grants is held over until the new year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52167/17]

Minor Works Scheme Applications

Seán Haughey

122. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a minor works grant for a school (details supplied) will be paid; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the non payment of these grants in November causes financial difficulties for schools generally; the reason the payment of these grants is held over until the new year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52168/17]

Corporation Tax Regime

Seán Haughey

10. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the future of Ireland's corporation tax rate; if it has been discussed at recent EU Council meetings. [50539/17]