Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Schools Building Projects

Peter Burke

290. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on an application for additional modular classrooms for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16051/24]

Bus Services

Peter Burke

173. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the public and private bus transport available (details supplied) in light of recent announcements of service withdrawal; what measures are in place to service this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13602/24]

Schools Building Projects

Peter Burke

466. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if a building unit site visit can be facilitated for two schools (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14364/24]

Agriculture Schemes

Peter Burke

956. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a TAMS 3 grant will be paid to a farmer (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14045/24]

Care Services

Peter Burke

1091. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when funding issues will be resolved at a section 39 organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14037/24]

Road Projects

Peter Burke

164. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport when funding will be allocated to a project (details supplied); the timeframe for the delivery of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13392/24]

Tax Code

Peter Burke

260. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance if he has plans to extend benefit-in-kind taxation from January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12783/24]

Education Policy

Peter Burke

412. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if she will provide details of the process whereby a parent can appeal a decision taken by a primary school and its board of management in relation to the welfare of a student; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11923/24]

School Transport

Peter Burke

436. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if a bus service will be provided for a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12063/24]

School Staff

Peter Burke

499. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education what progress has been made in addressing the contract of employment of school caretakers; her plans to include them under her Department; her timeframe for negotiations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12681/24]

School Facilities

Peter Burke

517. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if a second ASD class will be sanctioned in a school (details supplied) to accommodate applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12875/24]

School Facilities

Peter Burke

537. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if she will progress an application for additional modular classrooms for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13052/24]

International Protection

Peter Burke

703. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the facility to fast track the provision of temporary accommodation without the need for planning permission for Ukrainian families is still in place; when this order will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13124/24]

Wildlife Protection

Peter Burke

1032. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he is taking to restrict the importation of non-native sub-species, hybrid honeybees and queens into the State; what strategies are being devised to protect the Irish honey business and keep the native species free from disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12758/24]

Emergency Accommodation

Peter Burke

1193. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he can advise what plans are in place for demountable dwellings to be installed at a location in County Westmeath (details supplied); the number of occupants planned for this location; the timescale for their arrival; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13114/24]

Health Services

Peter Burke

1490. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health when funding issues will be resolved at a Section 39 organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12916/24]

Departmental Policies

Peter Burke

1588. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a Pobal deprivation index could be reviewed; if there is a process for appeal (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12280/24]

General Practitioner Services

Peter Burke

432. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health for an update on the appointment of a new GP (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11466/24]

Housing Schemes

Peter Burke

31. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the new low-cost home energy loan scheme will be in operation; the expected timescale for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10909/24]

School Uniforms

Peter Burke

91. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if in relation to Circular 0032/2017 she envisioned that schools would undertake to sell school uniforms directly to families and to take away the element of choice from parents who are now compelled to purchase from the school and not avail of other available retailers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10977/24]

Public Transport

Peter Burke

160. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position regarding the provision of flexi tax saver tickets for commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10182/24]

Special Educational Needs

Peter Burke

284. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if an application for an ASD class in a Westmeath school (details supplied) could be urgently considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10097/24]

Mental Health Services

Peter Burke

290. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education when a pilot scheme for larger primary schools in a region (details supplied) will be functional and providing counselling services. [10124/24]

Naturalisation Applications

Peter Burke

474. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider an amendment to fees charged for naturalisation for UK citizens who are resident in the State for a particular time period and if the naturalisation fees could be graduated (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10051/24]

Family Reunification

Peter Burke

599. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will review a case for family reunification (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10791/24]

Health Services

Peter Burke

627. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will consider reimbursement for a procedure (details supplied). [9997/24]

Student Accommodation

Peter Burke

752. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health in light of the Department of Health Circular 4/2023 issued to the HSE on 27 February 2023, if a case for student accommodation (details supplied) will be refunded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10636/24]

Hospital Staff

Peter Burke

758. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health when an audiologist will be appointed for Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, County Westmeath. [10680/24]

Broadband Infrastructure

Peter Burke

156. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the provision of broadband to a location (details supplied). [9870/24]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Peter Burke

176. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if a query from persons (details supplied) in relation to a childcare provider will be examined; and her plans to assist these children. [9776/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Peter Burke

234. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are plans to extend illness benefit to the self-employed (details supplied). [9828/24]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Peter Burke

259. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a query from persons (details supplied) in relation to a childcare provider will be examined; and his plans to assist these children. [9776/24]

Asylum Seekers

Peter Burke

109. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he could intervene in a case of a person who recently arrived from Ukraine (details supplied) and wishes to be reunited with her family, who are already in sponsored accommodation. [9549/24]

Special Educational Needs

Peter Burke

195. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if she will acknowledge the concern of parents of children with special needs following the issuing of circular 0002/24 regarding special education teacher hours (details supplied); if the category of complex educational needs is to be removed from the special education teacher hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8704/24]

International Protection

Peter Burke

136. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will advise on a case (details supplied). [8268/24]

Nursing Education

Peter Burke

154. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health the reason a student nurse (details supplied) is not entitled to the accommodation allowance to facilitate their work placement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8172/24]

Hedge Cutting

Peter Burke

333. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will extend the tree/hedge cutting deadline which is due to expire shortly. [8004/24]

Childcare Services

Peter Burke

507. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when grants will be available for childcare providers to extend their premises; the details of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7934/24]

Schools Building Projects

Peter Burke

203. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if an application for a school extension (details supplied) will be considered favourably; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5414/24]

Driver Licences

Peter Burke

181. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport if he could advise on a driving licence (details supplied). [4745/24]

School Curriculum

Peter Burke

38. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if she will review the well-being element of the secondary school curriculum, as advocated by Cycle Against Suicide; if she will reshape and resource it to improve the outcome for students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4334/24]

School Accommodation

Peter Burke

47. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if an application for additional space by a school (details supplied) for a special unit providing leaving certificate applied tuition can be considered in light of increased roll numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4446/24]

Schools Building Projects

Peter Burke

51. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education when a building project will be progressed (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4464/24]

Sports Funding

Peter Burke

64. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will advise when the sports capital grants that were submitted in September 2023 will be allocated. [4453/24]

Primary Medical Certificates

Peter Burke

221. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance when the qualifying criteria for the primary medical certificate will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4207/24]

Special Educational Needs

Peter Burke

258. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if she will advise if a project for a second ASD unit in a school (details supplied) will continue to progress; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3733/24]

Teaching Council of Ireland

Peter Burke

277. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if an application for registration for the Teaching Council will be considered (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3964/24]

Recycling Policy

Peter Burke

142. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if consideration has been given to a mobile app which will streamline the process in relation to the deposit return scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2844/24]

Recycling Policy

Peter Burke

143. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what supports are available for small and medium sized businesses to implement the deposit return scheme. [2845/24]

Special Educational Needs

Peter Burke

295. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education when a school place in second-level education for a child with special needs will be confirmed (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2771/24]

Public Sector Pensions

Peter Burke

390. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform what progress has been made on reviewing the criteria of qualification for the occupational supplementary pension in relation to allowing part-time work in addition to a pro-rata pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57225/23]

School Funding

Peter Burke

583. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education the criteria used to allocate funding under the STEM grants for schools; if funding will be allocated again in 2024; if a school application (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57375/23]

School Funding

Peter Burke

584. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education what criteria was used to allocate funding under the STEM grants for schools; if funding will be allocated again in 2024; if a school application (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57382/23]

School Curriculum

Peter Burke

679. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if there have been changes to the Irish curriculum for senior cycle students of Irish (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1803/24]

Vacant Properties

Peter Burke

757. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details on the vacant tax levy for a person (details supplied). [56794/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Peter Burke

902. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if, in the case of 80-year-olds, she will consider the widening of the income brackets to qualify for fuel allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57120/23]

School Meals Programme

Peter Burke

947. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if a school (details supplied) can be considered for the hot meals programme due to roll-out shortly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1250/24]

Agriculture Schemes

Peter Burke

1225. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will revise the criteria for the current ACRES scheme. [57016/23]

Beef Sector

Peter Burke

1227. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if in relation to the SCEP scheme the reason the terms and conditions with regard to animal star ratings of the contract have changed after commencement of the contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57108/23]

Mother and Baby Homes

Peter Burke

1349. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on when applications for compensation for mother and baby homes in Tuam will be opened. [56795/23]

Departmental Funding

Peter Burke

1545. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if she will consider providing financial support/ funding to a foundation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56739/23]

Departmental Schemes

Peter Burke

1773. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will extend eligibility to the long-term illness scheme for reimbursement of blood glucose test strips (insulin and metformin) to all women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy; if he agrees with the decision to remove them from the scheme and if he will now reverse that decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1804/24]

Departmental Schemes

Peter Burke

1774. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health the number of women who developed gestational diabetes during pregnancy in each of the years 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1805/24]

Just Transition

Peter Burke

126. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to allow the completion of a key project as part of the Just Transition (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54841/23]

Road Network

Peter Burke

225. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the decision to close lay-bys on motorways to private road users; what measures are in place to ensure there are adequate stops on the motorway network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55200/23]

Pension Provisions

Peter Burke

282. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform what progress has been made on reviewing the criteria of qualification for the occupational supplementary pension in relation to allowing part-time work in addition to a pro-rata pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55384/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Peter Burke

470. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are plans to compensate families with child benefit payments who have children who turn 18 years between now and September 2024 and are in full-time education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54685/23]

Departmental Schemes

Peter Burke

623. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has not received compensation for flooding in the Shannon Callows. [54965/23]

School Transport

Peter Burke

76. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on a bus ticket for a person (details supplied). [53958/23]

Waste Management

Peter Burke

142. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if an extension to the temporary extension of the Waste Management (Prohibition of Waste Disposal by Burning) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 will be considered, given the difficult weather conditions which have persisted in recent months. [53314/23]

School Staff

Peter Burke

229. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education the mechanism that is in place for a school to employ additional secretary hours, given the recent increase in pupil numbers of a school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53249/23]

International Protection

Peter Burke

484. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when invoices will be paid to an accommodation provider (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53515/23]

Foreign Birth Registration

Peter Burke

87. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if an application for foreign birth registration can be reviewed (details supplied); if an update can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51902/23]

Airport Policy

Peter Burke

168. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to provide free car parking for all staff at Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52220/23]

Primary Medical Certificates

Peter Burke

194. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance the current situation regarding applications for primary medical certificates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52041/23]

Agriculture Schemes

Peter Burke

443. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if applications have commenced for the Shannon Callows compensation scheme; if a farmer (details supplied) can be considered for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52112/23]

Tax Code

Peter Burke

65. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance to set out the timeframe a taxpayer can appeal a capital gains tax assessment after discharging same. [51412/23]

Departmental Policies

Peter Burke

72. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will provide an update on amendments to the capital works management framework in relation to public works contracts on foot of high inflation costs for construction materials and details of other supports available to contractors. [51413/23]

Work Permits

Peter Burke

76. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there is any expansion of the work quota permits for employers. [51410/23]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Peter Burke

148. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the ECCE scheme (details supplied). [51414/23]

Departmental Contracts

Peter Burke

149. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will review outstanding invoices for an accommodation provider (details supplied) and if their invoices can be paid without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51420/23]

Psychological Assessments

Peter Burke

205. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a person regarding an assessment for ADHD (details supplied). [51411/23]

Departmental Programmes

Peter Burke

254. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a town (details supplied) in Westmeath will be considered for Clár status and given the recent demographic changes as outlined in Census 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51283/23]

Pension Provisions

Peter Burke

167. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance the reason that employees who left banking institutions prior to 1 January 1991 (details supplied) have not received any pension benefits as a result of the Pensions Act 1990. [50736/23]

Nursing Homes

Peter Burke

429. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide a response on a query (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50727/23]

Nursing Homes

Peter Burke

517. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will review the fair deal applications that are awaiting assessment in the CHO8 area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50699/23]

Hospital Services

Peter Burke

555. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on operations and staffing progress at a Midlands Regional Hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50985/23]

School Staff

Peter Burke

146. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education how many applications have been facilitated under the pilot voluntary re-deployment scheme for post primary school teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50394/23]

Driver Test

Peter Burke

106. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport the average waiting time for those applying for their driver test in Mullingar Driving Test Centre, County Westmeath; if new driver testers have been assigned to this centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49633/23]

Driver Test

Peter Burke

214. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport when a driving test will be issued to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47425/23]

School Staff

Peter Burke

507. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the review of school secretary contracts; if the allocation model regarding school secretary hours has been progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48060/23]

Childcare Services

Peter Burke

987. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if childcare providers can continue submitting their financial returns for the period 1 January to 31 December 2023 and not for the period 1 September to 31 August 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47564/23]

Departmental Strategies

Peter Burke

1027. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the National Autism Strategy report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48057/23]

Departmental Policies

Peter Burke

1044. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied). [48196/23]

Childcare Services

Peter Burke

1077. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when building blocks Capital grants for childcare facilities will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48601/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Peter Burke

1256. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will advise on an appointment for a person (details supplied). [48185/23]

Road Safety

Peter Burke

125. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport if the safe routes to school project will be open again for new applications in 2023-24; what resources are in place to address road safety at our primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47067/23]

School Accommodation

Peter Burke

92. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if she will review an application for an emergency works scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46838/23]

Driver Test

Peter Burke

179. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport if additional testers have been allocated to deal with the backlog of people awaiting driving tests; if he will provide an update on applications (details supplied), and if he is aware the delays are causing extreme hardships to people on apprenticeships who require cars to travel to work. [46606/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Peter Burke

355. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are plans to increase the income limits for people on disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46235/23]