Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Trade Missions

Seán Haughey

1226. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her plans for a trade mission to Australia before the end of 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32856/18]

Widow's Pension Eligibility

Seán Haughey

2453. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated full year cost of reducing the number of paid PRSI contributions to qualify for a widower's pension and surviving civil partner's contributory pension from 260 contributions to 230; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32860/18]

Schools Refurbishment

Seán Haughey

215. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a secondary school (details supplied) is in need of refurbishment; his plans to increase capacity in the school in view of the large number of housing units under construction in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31178/18]

Garda Districts

Seán Haughey

273. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review the Garda districts in the northern division of the Dublin metropolitan region (details supplied); if opening up new Garda stations in this area has been considered; if he will increase the number of Garda personnel serving these districts in view of the volume of complaints regarding crime and anti-social behaviour in these estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31412/18]

Irish Aid

Seán Haughey

138. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which Irish Aid election observers are selected; if this system will be more open, transparent and accountable; if there are criteria in place for such selections; if unsuccessful applicants can be given the names of those ultimately selected; his views on the way in which selections were made in selecting election observers for the upcoming EU election observation mission to Zimbabwe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30152/18]

Garda Vetting Applications Data

Seán Haughey

286. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the backlog of Garda vetting applications for volunteers for an event (details supplied) will be addressed; if Garda vetting will be made specific to the person in all cases rather than to various organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30032/18]

Proposed Legislation

Seán Haughey

308. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce legislation to address the issue of maternal deaths; the aims and objectives of the proposed legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30433/18]

Legislative Measures

Seán Haughey

668. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will amend the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 in order that the names of both men in a same-sex marriage can appear on the birth certificate of their son born through surrogacy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30845/18]

Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Seán Haughey

379. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if FreeStyle Libre sensors will be made available to persons with type 1 diabetes under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29300/18]

Ambulance Service Provision

Seán Haughey

36. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if the level of ambulance provision in Dublin can be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28192/18]

EU Enlargement

Seán Haughey

42. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on EU enlargement. [22603/18]

Brexit Negotiations

Seán Haughey

45. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the response in relation to the December 2017 agreement on Brexit. [22611/18]

Public Sector Pay

Seán Haughey

120. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the pay restoration measures implemented to date for public servants with the unwinding of FEMPI legislation; the schedule of further pay restoration measures planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28251/18]

Telephone Support Allowance

Seán Haughey

249. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the eligibility criteria for the telephone allowance will be amended in order that it will not be necessary for a claimant to be in receipt of the living alone allowance and the fuel allowance to qualify for the benefit in view of the fact that this penalises other deserving applicants such as pensioners in receipt of a fuel allowance in the UK but are living here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28103/18]

School Staff

Seán Haughey

200. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will sanction the appointment of a third teacher for the second class in a school (details supplied) in order that there can be three classes of 24 pupils rather than two classes of 36 pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27664/18]

Proposed Legislation

Seán Haughey

177. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the public service superannuation (miscellaneous provisions) (amendment) Bill will be published; if a date for pre-legislative scrutiny has been decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26694/18]

Bus Services

Seán Haughey

487. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding is being provided to a private bus company (details supplied) having regard to its recent announcement of an €8.5 million investment and the creation of 450 jobs; the role played by his Department in relation to this initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26286/18]

Education Schemes

Seán Haughey

83. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the Seán Lemass Awards for Enterprise have been discontinued; the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26001/18]

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]