Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Teacher Training Provision

Brendan Ryan

121. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the proposed changes to the Irish language requirement for Postgraduate Masters in Education courses; the way in which the changes will impact on persons who plan to take a course (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6183/18]

State Pensions

Brendan Ryan

597. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the differences that exist between long-term unemployment and long-term disability payments in respect of opting for credits to count towards a person's State pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5846/18]

Fire Safety

Brendan Ryan

317. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if there is a database accessible to each local fire station that includes the locations and notable details of the 292 multi-storied buildings throughout Ireland that utilise similar cladding to that which was used at Grenfell Tower in London. [4798/18]

Fire Safety

Brendan Ryan

318. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the risk-based approach reports are still utilised by first responders in each local fire station since its introduction in 2012. [4799/18]

Fire Safety

Brendan Ryan

319. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the last time the risk-based approach report was updated. [4800/18]

Fire Service

Brendan Ryan

320. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of fire appliances in service nationally. [4801/18]

Fire Service

Brendan Ryan

321. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of fire appliances in each local fire authority; and the number of the appliances in operation. [4802/18]

Fire Service

Brendan Ryan

322. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of fire appliances that are older than five, ten and 15 years, respectively. [4803/18]

Fire Service

Brendan Ryan

323. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of turntable ladder and aerial ladder platform appliances that are in service nationally. [4804/18]

Fire Service

Brendan Ryan

324. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of turntable ladder and aerial ladder platform appliances in each locality; and the number of those appliances that are in operation with an adequately trained crew. [4805/18]

Fire Service

Brendan Ryan

325. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of turntable ladder and aerial ladder platform appliances in each local fire authority that are older than 5, 10 and 15 years respectively. [4806/18]

Fire Service

Brendan Ryan

326. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of turntable ladder and aerial ladder platform appliances in each locality that were purchased new or purchased second hand respectively; and if purchased second hand, the age of the appliances when purchased. [4807/18]

Fire Safety

Brendan Ryan

327. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the detail of advice in regard to staying in place or evacuating in the event of a high rise fire. [4808/18]

Fire Safety

Brendan Ryan

328. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the process for an inspection of a residential building by a fire engineer; and the specific details that are inspected. [4809/18]

Fire Safety

Brendan Ryan

329. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if there are pre-fire plans between stations for specific multi-storied buildings in their adjoining precincts. [4810/18]

Fire Service

Brendan Ryan

330. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to increase the fire service’s predetermined attendance of three fire appliances and one high reaching appliance. [4811/18]

Defence Forces Recruitment

Brendan Ryan

48. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of qualified physical training instructors the Defence Forces have who oversee annual fitness tests, recruit induction fitness tests and general physical training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3655/18]

White Paper on Defence

Brendan Ryan

49. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the timeframe for the full implementation of the White Paper on Defence; when it will be fully completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3656/18]

Defence Forces Recruitment

Brendan Ryan

50. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the length of time it takes between a potential member submitting the online application to join the Defence Forces and when he or she formally begins training; the steps being taken to speed up the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3657/18]

Defence Forces Personnel Data

Brendan Ryan

51. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces who are in receipt of FIS and HAP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3658/18]

Defence Forces Reserve Training

Brendan Ryan

52. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the employment protections in place for RDF members to allow them to attend training and courses which overlap with their employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3659/18]

Pension Provisions

Brendan Ryan

164. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to concerns in respect of pensions provisions that the minimum funding standards are inappropriate; if there has been an examination of this issue; her plans to review the legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3654/18]

Schools Building Projects Status

Brendan Ryan

327. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status and progress of the building project for a school (details supplied); when each stage is expected to be achieved up to and including the completion of the new building; the target date for the opening of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54529/17]

Garda Vetting

Brendan Ryan

487. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the delay in the Garda vetting for a person (details supplied) will be investigated; if this application will be expedited in view of the fact that the person in question is unable to work and this is causing hardship for them and their family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54377/17]

Driver Test

Brendan Ryan

1406. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the delays for driving tests in the Dublin city and county areas; his plans to reduce the waiting times in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55227/17]

Roads Maintenance

Brendan Ryan

1419. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocations for regional and local roads in his Department in each of the years 2014 to 2018, by grant type and outturns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1161/18]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Brendan Ryan

45. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the timeframe for Defence Forces pay restoration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53155/17]

Defence Forces

Brendan Ryan

63. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on strategies within the Defence Forces to combat mental health challenges of personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52903/17]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Brendan Ryan

64. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if there is a timetable for Defence Forces pay restoration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52900/17]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Brendan Ryan

70. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if there will be an increase in the duty allowance or payments to Defence Forces personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52901/17]

Defence Forces Reserve Strength

Brendan Ryan

71. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the effective strength of the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52902/17]

Army Barracks

Brendan Ryan

79. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is examining strategies to reopen barracks along the border in the event of a hard Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52904/17]

Schools Building Projects Status

Brendan Ryan

153. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new and permanent building for a school (details supplied) in view of the traffic and safety concerns being caused for parents and pupils due to its current temporary location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52638/17]

Air Ambulance Service Operations

Brendan Ryan

324. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on the frequency of helicopter transports arriving at Beaumont Hospital at a location (details supplied); his plans for the hospital to build a helicopter landing pad in the grounds of the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52971/17]

Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Brendan Ryan

175. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health if financial support is available for a person (details supplied) for the purchase of a mobility scooter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52114/17]

Infectious Disease Epidemics

Brendan Ryan

188. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 271 and 272 of 17 October 2017, if the one health approach to tackling antimicrobial resistance, AMR, encompassing all sectors means that the current and evolving risk of AMR contamination associated with urban gulls will be monitored and addressed by the recently established National interdepartmental AMR consultative committee in view of the launch of iNAP on 25 October 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52188/17]

Infectious Disease Epidemics

Brendan Ryan

189. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health if such current and emerging associations (details supplied) will be monitored and addressed by the recently established national interdepartmental AMR consultative committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52189/17]

Personal Insolvency Arrangements

Brendan Ryan

147. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners are prepared to facilitate a suitable deferred payment arrangement in the case of a person (details supplied) whereby they discharge their responsibilities over a reasonable period of time by way of monthly payments thus facilitating their ability to trade out of his financial difficulty without being forced to cease trading or to go into bankruptcy, whilst also meeting the requirements of the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51922/17]

Personal Insolvency Arrangements

Brendan Ryan

148. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Finance if it is normal for the Revenue Commissioners to dismiss in a summary manner proposals formulated by a personal insolvency practitioner to deal with the financial circumstances of a person (details supplied), including proposals to pay off all debt due to the Revenue Commissioners; and if these proposals can be reviewed. [51923/17]

Schools Establishment

Brendan Ryan

171. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50095/17]

Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme

Brendan Ryan

75. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Finance if an application for the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49738/17]

Social Insurance Data

Brendan Ryan

212. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide the PRSI record of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49736/17]

Social Insurance Data

Brendan Ryan

213. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide the PRSI record of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49737/17]

Tourism Promotion

Brendan Ryan

53. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the international marketing campaign for 2018 to be delivered by Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland with an emphasis on the positions of Dublin and the breath of fresh air campaign within those strategies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49424/17]

Railway Stations Upgrade

Brendan Ryan

63. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether there has been an outcome to the NTA review of additional car park facilities at Portmarnock DART station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49433/17]

Public Transport Initiatives

Brendan Ryan

64. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the timeframe on the delivery and implementation of the promised stakeholder forum for transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49344/17]

Light Rail Projects

Brendan Ryan

81. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the potential impact on the future of metro north of forced dezoning of residential lands in north County Dublin, in line with the new draft national planning framework; if he has discussed this matter with Transport Infrastructure Ireland; and his further views on the future of metro north. [49345/17]

Traffic Management

Brendan Ryan

87. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to establish a study on the use of the Dublin Port tunnel with a view to encouraging more car traffic at peak times in order to reduce traffic jams on the M1 corridor, with particular emphasis on the pricing structure at peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49427/17]

Schools Building Projects Status

Brendan Ryan

118. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of new school buildings for a school (details supplied); his views on the acquisition of land; if the extension of the school is a more likely prospect in the short term as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49499/17]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Brendan Ryan

317. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied) at the Mater hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48727/17]