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 gach suí
Leathanach 12 de 47
Máirt, 8 Márta 2022
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Neale Richmond
7. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the German Chancellor. [11438/22]
Máirt, 8 Márta 2022
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Foreign Conflicts
Neale Richmond
94. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagement he has had with third-level education institutions regarding Ukrainian students enrolled in Ireland given the crisis in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12749/22]
Máirt, 8 Márta 2022
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Research and Development
Neale Richmond
104. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if Irish universities are involved in research projects or alliances with Ukrainian universities; if these have been impacted by the Russian invasion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12750/22]
Máirt, 8 Márta 2022
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European Council
Neale Richmond
126. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the most recent European Council meeting. [12183/22]
Máirt, 8 Márta 2022
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Environmental Policy
Neale Richmond
154. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps he is taking to address the rising use of plastic in supermarkets and in food packaging; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12949/22]
Máirt, 8 Márta 2022
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Environmental Policy
Neale Richmond
155. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will meet with retailers including supermarkets to discuss their use of plastics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12950/22]
Máirt, 8 Márta 2022
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Economic Sanctions
Neale Richmond
205. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if the suspension of Euro clearing for Russian banks will be supported in view of the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12656/22]
Máirt, 8 Márta 2022
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Crime Prevention
Neale Richmond
454. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update on the actions contained in the Hamilton Review Group Report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12987/22]
Máirt, 8 Márta 2022
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Residency Permits
Neale Richmond
455. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if Covid-19 related immigration permissions will be treated as reckonable residency for the purposes of long-term residency applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12988/22]
Déar, 3 Márta 2022
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Ports Policy
Neale Richmond
42. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he will undertake upgrades to Irish ports to ensure they are equipped to deal with the increase of activity due to Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11829/22]
Déar, 3 Márta 2022
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Public Transport
Neale Richmond
92. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the number of electric hybrid buses in operation on public service transport routes; when more are expected to be added to the public transport fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11828/22]
Déar, 3 Márta 2022
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Housing Provision
Neale Richmond
114. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of commencements of new homes in 2021, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11833/22]
Déar, 3 Márta 2022
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Local Authorities
Neale Richmond
198. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the work to ensure that councillors can access maternity leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11832/22]
Déar, 3 Márta 2022
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Financial Services
Neale Richmond
250. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance the efforts that have been made to ensure all Irish financial institutions are clear of Russian influence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12177/22]
Déar, 3 Márta 2022
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Foreign Conflicts
Neale Richmond
292. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will expel the Russian Ambassador and all Russian diplomats from Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12179/22]
Déar, 3 Márta 2022
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Foreign Conflicts
Neale Richmond
293. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the full list of sanctions agreed by European Union leaders against Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12180/22]
Déar, 3 Márta 2022
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Foreign Conflicts
Neale Richmond
294. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the humanitarian supports that the Government will be donating to the people of Ukraine following the Russian invasion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12181/22]
Déar, 3 Márta 2022
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Foreign Conflicts
Neale Richmond
298. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces will consider sending military grade equipment to Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12182/22]
Déar, 3 Márta 2022
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International Protection
Neale Richmond
307. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the preparatory measures that have been taken to house refugees fleeing Ukraine following the Russian invasion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12184/22]
Déar, 3 Márta 2022
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Visa Agreements
Neale Richmond
312. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the number of Ukrainian citizens who are resident in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12186/22]
Déar, 3 Márta 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Neale Richmond
323. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 225 of 17 February 2022, the steps that he is taking to ensure the HSE principals’ helpline is providing adequate help for schools given that schools have had many issues accessing sufficient help from this line, resulting in large outbreaks of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12309/22]
Céad, 2 Márta 2022
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Special Educational Needs
Neale Richmond
128. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to a request by a school (details supplied) for an exceptional review of its SNA hours with the National Council for Special Education given that its SNA allocation of half of one SNA post is not sufficient to cope with its needs; the steps that are being taken to address the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11817/22]
Céad, 2 Márta 2022
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School Accommodation
Neale Richmond
129. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a school (details supplied) is scheduled to open two classes for children with ASD and one special class but cannot do so due to uncertainty regarding its permanent building; if she has been in touch with the school regarding the matter; the steps that are being taken to address the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11818/22]
Máirt, 1 Márta 2022
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Environmental Schemes
Neale Richmond
167. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if all homeowners will avail of all grants available through the SEAI whether availing of the one stop shop service or the individual energy upgrade grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11344/22]
Máirt, 1 Márta 2022
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Environmental Schemes
Neale Richmond
168. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views that a limited number of approved contractors will lead to delays in accessing SEAI grants for many customers; if steps are being taken to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11345/22]
Máirt, 1 Márta 2022
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Overseas Development Aid
Neale Richmond
439. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if funds will be allocated to the United Nations Population Fund supplies as part of Ireland’s overseas development assistance budget for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11753/22]
Máirt, 1 Márta 2022
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Schools Building Projects
Neale Richmond
478. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if he will provide an update on the provision of a permanent location and building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11346/22]
Máirt, 1 Márta 2022
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Assisted Decision-Making
Neale Richmond
546. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason for the delay in implementing the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 until June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11349/22]
Máirt, 1 Márta 2022
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Assisted Decision-Making
Neale Richmond
547. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has plans to implement the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 prior to its expected implementation time of June 2022 given the long delays in its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11350/22]
Máirt, 1 Márta 2022
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Medicinal Products
Neale Richmond
712. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a shortage of hormone replacement therapy in several pharmacies in the Dublin area; the steps he is taking to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11215/22]
Máirt, 1 Márta 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Neale Richmond
737. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the progress of the vaccine injury compensation scheme for the Covid-19 vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11343/22]
Déar, 24 Feabh 2022
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Sports Events
Neale Richmond
25. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if an update will be provided on the Government’s engagement with the joint bid for Euro 2028 by Ireland and the UK; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10321/22]
Déar, 24 Feabh 2022
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Sport and Recreational Development
Neale Richmond
50. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if an update will be provided on her work to promote women in sport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10320/22]
Déar, 24 Feabh 2022
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Climate Action Plan
Neale Richmond
148. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if an update will be provided on the investment in research and development in green hydrogen as a fuel for power generation, as per the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9455/22]
Déar, 24 Feabh 2022
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Cybersecurity Policy
Neale Richmond
152. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if an update will be provided on the work of the National Cyber Security Centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9454/22]
Céad, 23 Feabh 2022
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Cabinet Committees
Neale Richmond
10. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Europe will meet next. [9451/22]
Céad, 23 Feabh 2022
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Good Friday Agreement
Neale Richmond
16. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach when the shared island unit will hold its next dialogue. [7767/22]
Máirt, 22 Feabh 2022
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Tax Reliefs
Neale Richmond
27. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider raising the €3.20 per day work from home allowance given the rise in the cost of electricity and utility bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9457/22]
Máirt, 22 Feabh 2022
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Tax Exemptions
Neale Richmond
72. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider making tips received in the hospitality sector tax free; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9456/22]
Máirt, 22 Feabh 2022
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Driver Test
Neale Richmond
204. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons who are awaiting a driving test appointment; the breakdown by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9974/22]
Máirt, 22 Feabh 2022
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Driver Test
Neale Richmond
205. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons who are awaiting a motorcycle test appointment; the breakdown by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9975/22]
Máirt, 22 Feabh 2022
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Driver Test
Neale Richmond
206. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons who are awaiting a car theory test appointment; the breakdown by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9976/22]
Máirt, 22 Feabh 2022
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Driver Test
Neale Richmond
207. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the steps that are being taken to clear the backlog of driving test appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9977/22]
Máirt, 22 Feabh 2022
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Driver Test
Neale Richmond
208. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the steps that are being taken to clear the backlog of motorcycle test appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9978/22]
Máirt, 22 Feabh 2022
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Tax Credits
Neale Richmond
258. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if he will increase the single parent carer’s credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5309/22]
Máirt, 22 Feabh 2022
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School Attendance
Neale Richmond
498. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that parents are being told that their child risks being reported for poor attendance due to days taken off with symptoms of Covid-19 as per school and public health guidelines; the steps she is taking to ensure no child is penalised for days taken off with Covid-19 symptoms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9947/22]
Máirt, 22 Feabh 2022
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Departmental Funding
Neale Richmond
578. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the next round of core funding for childcare providers and contracts will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9315/22]
Máirt, 22 Feabh 2022
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Health Services
Neale Richmond
860. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he will consider allowing those who live alone to benefit from the recent decrease to the drugs payment scheme on a pro-rata basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9971/22]
Máirt, 22 Feabh 2022
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Medicinal Products
Neale Richmond
864. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 77 of 15 February 2022, when cariban was classified as a food supplement rather than a medicine; if it was always classified as a food supplement in Ireland; the metrics under which this classification was awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9987/22]
Déar, 17 Feabh 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Neale Richmond
96. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice when body-worn cameras will be introduced for An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7770/22]