Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Tax Code

Darragh O'Brien

150. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the status of the betting tax review; when the review will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6317/19]

Schools Refurbishment

Darragh O'Brien

248. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) will proceed to the tender and build stage; if the school will be granted rapid build status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6555/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Darragh O'Brien

260. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new school building project for a school (details supplied); if the acquisition of a new site for the school has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6725/19]

NAMA Staff Data

Darragh O'Brien

78. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the estimated number of NAMA staff who will transfer into Home Building Finance Ireland; the anticipated date of their transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6188/19]

Commencement of Legislation

Darragh O'Brien

125. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the sections of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 which remain to be commenced; and the status of the implementation of the Act. [6076/19]

Closed-Circuit Television Systems

Darragh O'Brien

128. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications to the community CCTV scheme in Fingal, Dublin; the number of applicants who have been approved and came on stream; the number of applications that are under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5975/19]

Proposed Legislation

Darragh O'Brien

189. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the status of the human tissue Bill. [6194/19]

Local Authority Housing Provision

Darragh O'Brien

276. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the new guidelines being issued in regard to local housing assessments needs in each local authority as outlined under the national planning framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6187/19]

Departmental Staff Data

Darragh O'Brien

277. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of staff engaged in the housing delivery office per annum since its establishment; the average length of service in the office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6192/19]

School Enrolments

Darragh O'Brien

254. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken by his Department and the school age team to provide an adequate school place and supports for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5576/19]

International Education

Darragh O'Brien

256. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to increase education links between Ireland and Egypt; the efforts being made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5596/19]

Beef Exports

Darragh O'Brien

509. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of exports to Egypt since the Egyptian market reopened to Irish beef; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5594/19]

Trade Promotion

Darragh O'Brien

510. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the efforts being made to increase trade between Ireland and Egypt, including live cattle exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5595/19]

Air Services Provision

Darragh O'Brien

572. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to commence direct flights between Ireland and Egypt; the efforts made to date by him or his officials in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5592/19]

Air Services Provision

Darragh O'Brien

573. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or his officials have had formal meetings with Egyptian officials or airlines regarding commencing direct flights between Ireland and Egypt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5593/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Darragh O'Brien

204. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of a new school (details supplied) for Balbriggan, County Dublin; the stage the project is at; when construction will commence on the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3748/19]

Social and Affordable Housing

Darragh O'Brien

590. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the cost rental pilot project has gone to tender; when construction is due to commence; the number of units due to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3759/19]

Architects Register

Darragh O'Brien

605. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he has the statutory powers or discretion to grant professional accreditation to an architect who is not registered with an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3927/19]

Services for People with Disabilities

Darragh O'Brien

172. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the status of an application for funding by a club (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3506/19]

Public Expenditure Data

Darragh O'Brien

84. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of projects that have undergone a cost benefit analysis per annum since 2011 by year and Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3285/19]

Public Expenditure Data

Darragh O'Brien

85. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the average length of time taken to process a cost benefit analysis by Department in 2017 and 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3286/19]

Departmental Staff Data

Darragh O'Brien

86. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of staff based in the central expenditure evaluation unit per annum since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3287/19]

Córas Iompair Éireann

Darragh O'Brien

205. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he has taken to address the ongoing situation faced by CIÉ salaried pensioners covered by the CIÉ 1951 superannuation scheme who have not received an increase since 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3110/19]

Rent Supplement Scheme Data

Darragh O'Brien

247. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the amount spent on rent supplement in each of the years 2011 to 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3294/19]

Rent Supplement Scheme Data

Darragh O'Brien

248. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of recipients on rent supplement in each of the years 2011 to 2018; the estimated cost in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3295/19]

Repair and Leasing Scheme

Darragh O'Brien

257. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of units provided through the repair and lease scheme in 2017 and 2018; the cost per annum; the estimated cost and number of units in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3291/19]

Homeless Accommodation Provision

Darragh O'Brien

258. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount spent on family hubs in 2017 and 2018; the estimated cost in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3292/19]

Homeless Accommodation Provision

Darragh O'Brien

259. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of recipients of family hubs in 2017; the estimated number in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3293/19]

Housing Assistance Payment Data

Darragh O'Brien

260. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount spent on the housing assistance payment per annum since its establishment; the estimated cost in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3296/19]

Housing Assistance Payment Data

Darragh O'Brien

261. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of recipients of the housing assistance payment since its inception; the estimated cost in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3297/19]

Rental Accommodation Scheme Data

Darragh O'Brien

262. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount spent on the rental accommodation scheme in each of the years 2011 to 2018; the estimated cost in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3298/19]

Rental Accommodation Scheme Data

Darragh O'Brien

263. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of recipients of the rental accommodation scheme in each of the years 2011 to 2018; the estimated cost in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3299/19]

Housing Data

Darragh O'Brien

264. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount spent on the social housing current expenditure programme in each of the years 2011 to 2018; the estimated cost in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3300/19]

Housing Data

Darragh O'Brien

265. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of units on the social housing current expenditure programme in each of the years 2011 to 2018; the estimated cost in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3301/19]

School Accommodation Provision

Darragh O'Brien

76. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the lack of secondary school places in north County Dublin, specifically in Malahide, Kinsealy, Portmarnock and Swords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2540/19]

Tax Code

Darragh O'Brien

113. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the details of the decision of the Revenue Commissioners to commence taxing medical services provided by a company (details supplied) to workers and pensioners who have worked with the company; the rationale for the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2388/19]

Brexit Issues

Darragh O'Brien

439. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Health if he has prepared plans to counteract delays to insulin delivery from Denmark should the UK landbridge be closed in the event that a no-deal Brexit occurs at the March 2019 deadline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2879/19]

Driver Licence Renewals

Darragh O'Brien

543. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is provision to reactivate a driver licence; if so, if it can be done via retaking a driver test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2558/19]

Planning Guidelines

Darragh O'Brien

676. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he and-or local authorities have the powers to implement an area-specific, time-bound moratorium on granting of planning permissions for housing developments (details supplied); if so, the person or body responsible for putting in place such a moratorium; the way in which it would operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2454/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Darragh O'Brien

125. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the refurbishment and provision of an extension for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1939/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Darragh O'Brien

126. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the start date for prefab replacement for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1940/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Darragh O'Brien

127. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the progress for the delivery of a new school for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1941/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Darragh O'Brien

128. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding progress on a permanent school building project for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1942/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Darragh O'Brien

129. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new secondary school for the Swords area of County Dublin as announced in November 2015; if he has identified locations for the proposed school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1943/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Darragh O'Brien

130. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new secondary school for the Malahide and Portmarnock areas of County Dublin as announced in November 2015; if he has identified locations for these proposed schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1944/19]

Site Acquisitions

Darragh O'Brien

131. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a permanent site for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1945/19]

Site Acquisitions

Darragh O'Brien

132. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new site for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1946/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Darragh O'Brien

133. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding progress on a new school building project for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1947/19]

Site Acquisitions

Darragh O'Brien

134. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new site for a school (details supplied) as announced in November 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1948/19]

Schools Building Projects

Darragh O'Brien

135. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that the works to provide a new school building for a school (details supplied) in addition to the associated refurbishment works commence as a matter of urgent priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1949/19]