Ní féidir ach ceisteanna agus freagraí a foilsíodh tar éis Iúil 2012 a amharc anseo. Is féidir amharc de réir téarma nó dátaí ar leith ó Mhárta 2016 ar aghaidh do Ranna Rialtais. Foilsítear freagraí scríofa de réir mar a fhaightear iad ó Ranna. Chun ceisteanna parlaiminte a foilsíodh roimh Iúil 2012 a fheiceáil, cuardaigh Díospóireachtaí na Dála.
Ceisteanna agus freagraí le haghaidh Téarma Dála nó Seanaid
Leathanach 1 de 14
Déar, 21 Márta 2024
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Defence Forces
James O'Connor
44. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures he has introduced to boost recruitment and retention in the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13043/24]
Déar, 21 Márta 2024
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Defence Forces
James O'Connor
63. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the defence infrastructure improvements that have taken place in Haulbowline since 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13042/24]
Déar, 21 Márta 2024
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Rail Network
James O'Connor
98. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the status of the CMATS projects; the timeline for the delivery of the opening of the stations within this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13283/24]
Déar, 21 Márta 2024
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Road Projects
James O'Connor
118. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13284/24]
Déar, 21 Márta 2024
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Special Educational Needs
James O'Connor
210. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the position regarding an expression of interest to her Department by a school (details supplied) in establishing an ASD unit; if she will address the matters raised in correspondence supplied by the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13473/24]
Déar, 21 Márta 2024
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School Accommodation
James O'Connor
213. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the position regarding an additional accommodation scheme application lodged by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13515/24]
Déar, 21 Márta 2024
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Planning Issues
James O'Connor
230. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current position regarding possible extension of the temporary waiver in respect of development contributions; if he will address the matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13474/24]
Céad, 20 Márta 2024
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Rail Network
James O'Connor
158. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport with regard to the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme, when works begin on each of the new rail stations of Blarney/Stoneview, Monard, Blackpool/Kilbarry, Tivoli, Dunkettle, Carrigtwohill West, Water-Rock and Ballynoe; when each station will be opened and operational, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11903/24]
Céad, 20 Márta 2024
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Revenue Commissioners
James O'Connor
276. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding new NGCT relief provisions being prepared by the Revenue Commissioners; when are they expected to be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13187/24]
Céad, 20 Márta 2024
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School Staff
James O'Connor
437. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the steps she will take to ensure that a school secretary (details supplied) will be transferred to DES payroll; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12072/24]
Céad, 20 Márta 2024
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School Accommodation
James O'Connor
478. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the additional school accommodation scheme in respect of a school (details supplied); if her Department has considered the school's request for traditional build as opposed to modular and that the school's projected enrolment will reach the threshold for an additional class in September 2024, underlying its need for additional accommodation; if her Department will review the school's application in the context of the key points raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12537/24]
Céad, 20 Márta 2024
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Disability Services
James O'Connor
1198. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he can assist a school (details supplied) and address the matter raised in correspondence in respect of CDNT services in the area highlighted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13188/24]
Céad, 20 Márta 2024
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
James O'Connor
1415. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the current status of a project (details supplied); the current timeline of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12538/24]
Déar, 7 Márta 2024
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Foreign Policy
James O'Connor
42. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his assessment of the outcome of the Iranian parliamentary election; if he anticipates the outcome will lead to any improvement in the human rights situation there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11146/24]
Déar, 7 Márta 2024
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Official Engagements
James O'Connor
55. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his discussions on Ukraine at the recent Munich Security Conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11147/24]
Déar, 7 Márta 2024
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Recycling Policy
James O'Connor
110. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has had discussions with small businesses who are encountering difficulties with the deposit return scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11116/24]
Déar, 7 Márta 2024
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Energy Production
James O'Connor
128. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if farms producing wind-powered microgeneration can sell on to the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11115/24]
Máirt, 5 Márta 2024
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Road Projects
James O'Connor
56. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department plans to release further funding for local roads across east Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10462/24]
Máirt, 5 Márta 2024
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International Protection
James O'Connor
74. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans for an enhanced community benefit fund for towns that have large IPAS accommodation centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9659/24]
Máirt, 5 Márta 2024
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School Accommodation
James O'Connor
297. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the position regarding additional accommodation scheme applications lodged by a school (details supplied); her Department's engagement with the school of late; the position regarding an emergency works application lodged by the school; the reason a response was not issued within the recommended 15-day timeline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10181/24]
Máirt, 5 Márta 2024
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Special Educational Needs
James O'Connor
327. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the reduction of 2.5 special education teaching hours at a school (details supplied); the reasons for this reduction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10698/24]
Máirt, 5 Márta 2024
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Special Educational Needs
James O'Connor
328. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the reduction of 2.5 special education teaching hours at a school (details supplied); the reasons for this reduction; the position regarding an additional accommodation application for two SEN classrooms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10699/24]
Máirt, 5 Márta 2024
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School Meals Programme
James O'Connor
458. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection if it is possible for schools (details supplied) to seek a higher allowance than that of the €1.70 currently available, should they opt for cold lunch options, through the hot school meals scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10700/24]
Déar, 29 Feabh 2024
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Medicinal Products
James O'Connor
47. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the Government's position in respect of the European Union's revision of pharmaceutical legislation, given that EU Parliamentary Committee votes are expected in March 2024; if he supports proposals to reduce regulatory data protection for manufacturers; the impact that such a reduction will have on patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8933/24]
Déar, 29 Feabh 2024
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
James O'Connor
67. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the latest details of a capital project (detail supplied) from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9657/24]
Déar, 29 Feabh 2024
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Youth Services
James O'Connor
117. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has considered having a full-time youth worker in Youghal, County Cork, considering the number of IPAS refugees in the area, following a meeting with local community groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9660/24]
Déar, 29 Feabh 2024
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Healthcare Policy
James O'Connor
301. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the current system in place by his Department to provide healthcare for residents of IPAS centres and other refugee accommodation; if his Department is providing additional resources to support GP capacity in areas with higher than average numbers of IPAS centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9658/24]
Máirt, 27 Feabh 2024
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School Accommodation
James O'Connor
228. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question 181 on 7 February 2024, if she will outline a definite date for the completion of the feasibility study; the plans for the school's expansion of accommodation for the 2024/25 school year, especially when children of refugee families will be attending the school in question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9187/24]
Céad, 21 Feabh 2024
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Transport Policy
James O'Connor
14. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [7801/24]
Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024
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School Meals Programme
James O'Connor
58. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated amount her Department spent on the hot school meals programme in schools in Cork East in 2023; the total number of pupils who benefited in the same schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7858/24]
Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024
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Departmental Data
James O'Connor
105. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated amount her Department spent on the farm assist payment in Cork east in 2023; the total number of recipients in Cork east for the same year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7857/24]
Déar, 15 Feabh 2024
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Sports Funding
James O'Connor
5. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of the large scale sport infrastructure fund; the qualifying criteria for the scheme; the timeline of the next round for this scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7035/24]
Déar, 15 Feabh 2024
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Sports Funding
James O'Connor
18. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the timeline for the release of the Sports Capital Grants; the number of applications from County Cork; the amount sports clubs and organisations have applied for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7034/24]
Déar, 15 Feabh 2024
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Housing Provision
James O'Connor
126. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of housing commencements and completions for each LEA area in County Cork for 2021, 2022 and 2023 under Housing for All, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7032/24]
Déar, 15 Feabh 2024
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Housing Schemes
James O'Connor
131. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of grants approved for the help to buy scheme and the first home scheme in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7033/24]
Déar, 15 Feabh 2024
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Tourism Schemes
James O'Connor
211. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on the installation of the new Fáilte Ireland-funded outdoor water-based activity infrastructure in Claycastle, Youghal, County Cork that was announced in June 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7153/24]
Máirt, 13 Feabh 2024
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Physical Education
James O'Connor
74. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education if she will report on the potential inclusion of golf within the physical education curriculum specification, striking/fielding games category; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6405/24]
Máirt, 13 Feabh 2024
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Driver Licences
James O'Connor
200. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport his views on an Irish citizen with an expired Australian driving licence for trucks seeking assistance to change the licence back to an Irish driving licence; if the driver can renew the licence in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6151/24]
Máirt, 13 Feabh 2024
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Legislative Measures
James O'Connor
508. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address and clarify the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied). [6456/24]
Máirt, 13 Feabh 2024
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Dental Services
James O'Connor
580. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if he will address concerns relating to the delay in dental treatment of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6275/24]
Céad, 7 Feabh 2024
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School Accommodation
James O'Connor
181. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education for an update on a school (details supplied) that is seeking additional school accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5114/24]
Céad, 7 Feabh 2024
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Agriculture Schemes
James O'Connor
385. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has not received their ACRES payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5027/24]
Déar, 1 Feabh 2024
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Road Projects
James O'Connor
40. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the allocation of funding towards road projects (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4566/24]
Déar, 1 Feabh 2024
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Transport Policy
James O'Connor
74. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the most recent progress on the implementation of the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4565/24]
Déar, 1 Feabh 2024
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Insurance Industry
James O'Connor
123. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance if he will investigate the many shortfalls of the insurance sector which has left both homes and businesses in the east Cork area making up the costs of damage following Storm Babet in October 2023; if he will consult the insurance sector on how to improve access for the public to get insurance quotes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4567/24]
Déar, 1 Feabh 2024
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Tax Credits
James O'Connor
148. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance the number of earners in Cork who will benefit from the USC reductions announced in budget 2024; the number of renters in Cork who benefitted from the rent tax scheme in 2023; how many are eligible to claim the same in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4568/24]
Céad, 31 Ean 2024
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Business Supports
James O'Connor
34. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will outline details of a scheme for those businesses that have a shortfall of flood cover (details supplied) compared with the cost of damages to their businesses from the flooding from Storm Babet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4419/24]
Céad, 31 Ean 2024
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School Accommodation
James O'Connor
46. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education if she will outline the expected timeline for an appointment of a project manager on an application for the feasibility study under the additional school accommodation scheme, from a school (details supplied) that has issues with spaces within the school and the lack of expansion for classrooms, SET Rooms, toilets and play areas; if her Department is examining the possibility of moving the school to a green field site due to the lack of capacity for expansion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4411/24]
Céad, 31 Ean 2024
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Asylum Applications
James O'Connor
106. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice to clarify the steps for applying for asylum in Ireland, specifically, where applicants stay for the initial five days if they do not apply at the port of entry; the conditions under which the port authority grants entry; what information the IPO officer looks for to verify the applicant's identity, country of origin and immigration history; what conditions do not allow for entry; how the personal interview differs from the preliminary interview; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4430/24]
Céad, 31 Ean 2024
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Asylum Applications
James O'Connor
107. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the reasons for the delays in processing asylum seeker applications; the average length of time it takes for an application to be fully processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4431/24]