Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Road Safety

Steven Matthews

170. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to an application by a school (details supplied) under the safe routes to school programme; if further funding will be committed to this initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63578/22]

Driver Test

Steven Matthews

172. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to long waiting lists and staff shortages at the RSA driving test centre in Wicklow town; if measures are being put in place to reduce wait times at this centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63593/22]

Water Services

Steven Matthews

497. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will ensure housing estates in non-rural areas that are not connected to the sewerage network are considered for inclusion under the review of the multi-annual rural water programme; if he intends to expand the programme beyond rural locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63706/22]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

830. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the new school building for a school (details supplied); the efforts that her Department is making to ensure that students are in the new building as soon as possible; the timeline for the completion of the building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2348/23]

Third Level Education

Steven Matthews

1022. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding the review of the conditions of PhD work in Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to the demands from an organisation (details supplied) with regards to this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63156/22]

Probate Applications

Steven Matthews

1084. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice if his attention has been drawn to delays in the probate system; the plans to reduce wait times for families and persons caught up in these delays. [63695/22]

Residency Permits

Steven Matthews

1148. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice if an application for an EU3 permanent residence card by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2155/23]

General Practitioner Services

Steven Matthews

1263. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the former health centre in Delgany, County Wicklow; if it is proposed to sell the building; if any meetings have been held with Wicklow County Council with regards to the acquisition of the building by the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63590/22]

Departmental Reviews

Steven Matthews

1521. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 13 of 8 December 2022, if a timeline will be provided for the review of the community ophthalmic services medical treatment scheme; if interest groups will be allowed to make submissions as part of this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1603/23]

Health Services Staff

Steven Matthews

1676. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the appointment of a chief pharmaceutical officer; if his Department is engaging with an organisation (details supplied) regarding this role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2138/23]

Education Welfare Service

Steven Matthews

231. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the details regarding resources for educational welfare officers allocated to County Wicklow; if all posts are currently filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62891/22]

Disability Services

Steven Matthews

391. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 17 of 8 December 2022, the details regarding a timeline for the establishment of a local community neurorehabilitation team for CHO to be based in Bray, County Wicklow; the stage that the recruitment process is at for these roles; when it is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63131/22]

Healthcare Policy

Steven Matthews

607. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the recommendations of the World Health Organization in relation to the setting-up of a working group to develop a national hearing plan for Ireland; if this is under consideration by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61994/22]

Health Strategies

Steven Matthews

13. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a review of the community ophthalmic services medical treatment scheme; if he will request this process to be expedited in view of ongoing concerns related to reimbursement from medical professionals in this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60831/22]

Health Services

Steven Matthews

17. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a local community neuro-rehabilitation team for CHO 6 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60519/22]

Departmental Policies

Steven Matthews

206. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans regarding financial supports to the Irish magazine sector in view of the fact that VAT was abolished for Irish newspapers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60637/22]

Departmental Reports

Steven Matthews

576. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the implementation of the McHugh report in relation to student nurses and midwives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60382/22]

Further and Higher Education

Steven Matthews

98. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding an engagement that he has had with the offshore renewable sector; if he is conscious of the need to ensure a steady pipeline of qualified graduates for this sector; if he will consider establishing a training centre of excellence in a college (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59452/22]

Further and Higher Education

Steven Matthews

157. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding the long-term plan for the location of Bray Institute of Further Education; the timeline for this project to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59010/22]

Departmental Policies

Steven Matthews

234. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance his plans regarding financial supports to the Irish magazine sector in view of the fact that VAT was abolished for Irish newspapers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59310/22]

Housing Schemes

Steven Matthews

292. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will ensure that successful applications under the croí cónaithe scheme are categorised by each local authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59469/22]

Health Services

Steven Matthews

700. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to concerns within the ophthalmology sector regarding the viability of providing services to medical card holders; if any negotiations are ongoing with respect to the reimbursement rate under the community ophthalmic services medical treatment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59332/22]

Public Sector Pensions

Steven Matthews

797. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of some retired Coillte staff (details supplied) regarding the lack of increase in pension levels since 2007; if he has any plans to engage with this cohort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59476/22]

School Transport

Steven Matthews

96. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding a review of the provision of school bus services; if efforts are ongoing to provide for students that qualify for a seat in cases in which either not enough space or a service is in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57397/22]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

97. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the school building for a school (details supplied); the efforts that her Department is making to ensure that students will be in the new building for September 2024, as per the original plans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57334/22]

National Parks and Wildlife Service

Steven Matthews

177. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of technical staff who work in a part-time capacity in NPWS's marine ecology team, including specialists in ornithology, marine mammal and benthic ecologists to provide scientific advice regarding the development of offshore renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58512/22]

National Parks and Wildlife Service

Steven Matthews

178. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the number of technical staff who work in a full-time capacity in NPWS's marine ecology team, including specialists in ornithology, marine mammal and benthic ecologists to provide scientific advice regarding the development of offshore renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58513/22]

School Transport

Steven Matthews

104. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the withdrawal of a school bus service (details supplied); the steps that she will take to try to resolve this matter for the families that have been impacted by same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58193/22]

General Practitioner Services

Steven Matthews

177. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the lack of GP services in a town (details supplied) and the surrounding area; the details of any initiatives that are proposed in order to increase the supply and retention of these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58278/22]

School Transport

Steven Matthews

379. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the withdrawal of a school bus service (details supplied); the steps that she will take to resolve this matter for the families that have been impacted by same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57399/22]

Emergency Accommodation

Steven Matthews

478. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the position regarding any training courses or any other professional development required for hotel managers and staff that are operating emergency accommodation centres for refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57295/22]

Emergency Accommodation

Steven Matthews

492. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the position regarding a hotel (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58083/22]

Sport and Recreational Development

Steven Matthews

10. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the way that her Department intends to protect referees at local matches from physical and verbal abuse; the engagement that has taken place with national governing bodies and match official representatives on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56769/22]

Sport and Recreational Development

Steven Matthews

41. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the next round of sports capital funding will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56768/22]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Steven Matthews

79. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the percentage amount that investment in early years has increased by in each of the past eight years; the total percentage increase in that period; his plans for future investment in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56222/22]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Steven Matthews

126. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the little book bag initiative; the number of books that have been distributed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56223/22]

Office of Public Works

Steven Matthews

119. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will request a full assessment of the existing heating and lighting systems at Glendalough visitor centre; his plans regarding upgrading to more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly options at this location and other OPW-owned buildings in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56300/22]

Courts Service

Steven Matthews

129. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding remedial works being carried out on the Wicklow town courthouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56304/22]

Rail Network

Steven Matthews

174. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the return of quiet carriages on the Dublin to Cork rail line; if a wider roll-out of this initiative is being considered to include other lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56203/22]

Tax Code

Steven Matthews

194. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance if a 0% VAT rate has been considered for Irish published magazines, similar to what is proposed for newspapers as of January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56119/22]

Special Amenity Areas

Steven Matthews

285. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of special amenity area orders in place nationally that were issued by ministerial order; their locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56563/22]

Local Authorities

Steven Matthews

286. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will instruct local authorities to make the record of protected structures in their jurisdiction available on their websites as a separate document to the county development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56564/22]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

336. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the reason that her Department has chosen to proceed with a new build for a school (details supplied) with a proposed capacity of 650 pupils, against the wishes of school management who requested a larger capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56291/22]

Bus Services

Steven Matthews

24. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport his views on the adequacy of existing timetables for rural and public service obligation, PSO, bus services; if any discussions have been held with service providers with a view to providing later evening services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55183/22]

Rail Network

Steven Matthews

34. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any assessments or reports carried out by his Department into extending an electrified train service to Wicklow town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55187/22]

Grant Payments

Steven Matthews

29. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the plans regarding the provision of grants to install LED lighting for sports clubs across the country, with a view to reducing both energy usage and financial costs to the clubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55186/22]

Foreign Birth Registration

Steven Matthews

465. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the foreign birth registration application for a person (details supplied) can be reviewed and expedited; and if he will address matters in relation to the delays in this process. [55508/22]

Community Employment Schemes

Steven Matthews

664. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the loss of a caretaker in a community organisation (details supplied) who works under the CE scheme; if any flexibility can be provided in this case, in order for the person to remain in situ; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54825/22]

Health Services

Steven Matthews

915. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the case of a child (details supplied); if he will seek to have the case expedited as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54205/22]

Poverty Impact Assessment

Steven Matthews

124. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the instruments being used by her Department to identify and address intergenerational poverty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50432/22]