Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

495. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of competitions held in 2022 and to date in 2023 for Garda members to join community policing units throughout the Dublin metropolitan region.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9760/23]

Crime Prevention

Jim O'Callaghan

496. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of calls received regarding public order issues to Pearse Street Station, Dublin 2 in each of the years 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9761/23]

Medical Qualifications

Jim O'Callaghan

532. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting on CORU registration; the number of this figure who are professionals who have trained abroad; the average wait time for registration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10227/23]

Medical Cards

Jim O'Callaghan

548. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the status of a class case (details supplied) taken in relation to a medical card holder who was admitted to a private nursing home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9557/23]

Medicinal Products

Jim O'Callaghan

620. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether his Department is exploring the option of introducing legislation to facilitate increased biosimilar use and or introducing pharmacy-level substitution for biosimilars. [9999/23]

Nursing Homes

Jim O'Callaghan

11. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach if he has plans for reform of the Office of the Attorney General. [8503/23]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Jim O'Callaghan

71. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the implementation of RED II criteria will be taken into consideration during the EU ETS emissions accounting process in 2023. [8967/23]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Jim O'Callaghan

72. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications given that under RED II, sustainability certificates are required for a business's biomass supply in order for the emissions to be considered carbon neutral, the action that is being taken to assist businesses that have to date not received certificates due to delays in the system; and the significant body of work required to implement all processes within the biomass supply chain to ensure robust compliance. [8968/23]

Rail Network

Jim O'Callaghan

87. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the improvements made to the rail network across the country in recent years; and if he will outline any plans for further expansion and improvements. [9033/23]

Sentencing Policy

Jim O'Callaghan

198. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the average length of sentence handed down to persons convicted of a violent crime or sexual offences in each of the past five years - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form. [8986/23]

Domestic Violence

Jim O'Callaghan

199. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of protection orders, safety orders and barring orders issued in each of the past five years - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form. [8987/23]

Domestic Violence

Jim O'Callaghan

200. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of domestic abuse cases heard in court in each of the past five years - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form. [8988/23]

Ukraine War

Jim O'Callaghan

131. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach the details of the supports that his Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported where relevant; and the estimated cost and value of the support where available [8875/23]

Ukraine War

Jim O'Callaghan

146. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the details of the supports that his Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported, where relevant; the estimated cost and value of the support where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8864/23]

Ukraine War

Jim O'Callaghan

181. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the details of the supports that his Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported, where relevant; the estimated cost and value of the support where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8865/23]

National Car Test

Jim O'Callaghan

207. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if the NCT test for new cars will be extended from four to six years every two years, and from 10 to 12 years for older cars, in view of the improved condition of vehicular traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8818/23]

Departmental Programmes

Jim O'Callaghan

209. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the details of the supports that his Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported, where relevant; the estimated cost and value of the support where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8877/23]

Ukraine War

Jim O'Callaghan

238. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the details of the supports his Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported, where relevant; the estimated cost and value of the support, where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8866/23]

Ukraine War

Jim O'Callaghan

258. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the details of the supports that his Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported, where relevant; the estimated cost and value of the support where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8872/23]

Ukraine War

Jim O'Callaghan

277. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the details of the supports that her Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported, where relevant; the estimated cost and value of the support where available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8876/23]

Ukraine War

Jim O'Callaghan

327. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of the supports that his Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported where relevant; the estimated cost and value of the support where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8870/23]

Ukraine War

Jim O'Callaghan

349. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the details of the supports that his Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported, where relevant; the estimated cost and value of the support where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8867/23]

Ukraine War

Jim O'Callaghan

364. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the details of the supports that his Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported where relevant; the estimated cost and value of the support where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8862/23]

Ukraine War

Jim O'Callaghan

440. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the details of the supports that her Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported, where relevant; the estimated cost and value of the support where available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8863/23]

Ukraine War

Jim O'Callaghan

494. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the details of the supports that her Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported where relevant; the estimated cost and value of the support where available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8874/23]

Ukraine War

Jim O'Callaghan

519. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the details of the supports that his Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported, where relevant; the estimated cost and value of the support where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8861/23]

Ukraine War

Jim O'Callaghan

541. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the details of the supports that his Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported where relevant; the estimated cost and value of the support, where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8868/23]

Visa Applications

Jim O'Callaghan

551. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if the processing time for de-facto partnership visa applications can be reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8181/23]

Ukraine War

Jim O'Callaghan

587. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the details of the supports that his Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported where relevant; the estimated cost and value of the support where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8871/23]

Health Services Staff

Jim O'Callaghan

690. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in implementing agreed pay rises for current and retired healthcare workers; the number of healthcare workers this affects; when he expects these delays to be overcome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8807/23]

Ukraine War

Jim O'Callaghan

711. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the details of the supports that his Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported, where relevant; the estimated cost and value of the support where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8869/23]

Ukraine War

Jim O'Callaghan

742. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of the supports that his Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported, where relevant; the estimated cost and value of the support where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8860/23]

Ukraine War

Jim O'Callaghan

754. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the details of the supports her Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported, where relevant; the estimated cost and value of the support where available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8873/23]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

17. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the steps he intends to take to respond to the recruitment crisis in An Garda Síochána. [7507/23]

Sentencing Policy

Jim O'Callaghan

66. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the steps he intends to take to expand the penalties available to the Courts in sentencing children convicted of serious offences. [7508/23]

Departmental Bodies

Jim O'Callaghan

6. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the public service, justice and police reform division of his Department. [6888/23]

Special Educational Needs

Jim O'Callaghan

106. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education when a school (details supplied) it is expected that will open an ASD classroom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7485/23]

Sports Facilities

Jim O'Callaghan

218. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when funding will be provided by Government for the upgrading and refurbishment of the RDS arena that is used widely for different sports. [6487/23]

Citizenship Applications

Jim O'Callaghan

496. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the average processing time for citizenship applications in Ireland at present; if they can be reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6716/23]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

518. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice when the new Garda stations at Clonmel and Macroom will be put out to tender; if these projects are being delayed in order to await tendering for a new family law court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7200/23]

Parole Boards

Jim O'Callaghan

529. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice his plans to introduce regulations to allow for persons serving determinate sentences to become eligible for parole review by the Parole Board as per section 24(3) of the Parole Act 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7420/23]

Medicinal Products

Jim O'Callaghan

578. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the process by which pregnant women experiencing extreme nausea can obtain the drug Cariban which is available on the drugs payment scheme; the reason the drug cannot be prescribed by a GP on the drugs payment scheme; the number of Cariban prescriptions that have been processed through the drugs payment scheme to date in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6558/23]

Legislative Programme

Jim O'Callaghan

247. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice when the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022 will be enacted and commenced. [6386/23]

Programme for Government

Jim O'Callaghan

12. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the programme for Government. [4696/23]

Energy Conservation

Jim O'Callaghan

63. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if an organisation (details supplied) can access funding for refurbishment and insulation grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5625/23]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

184. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of new Garda vehicles allocated to the Garda Technical Bureau in 2022; the number of vehicles withdrawn from the Technical Bureau during the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4982/23]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

185. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of each category of public order training courses that were held in either the Garda training college or Garda headquarters in 2022; the number of gardaí per course; the duration of each course, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4983/23]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

186. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of vehicles seized by Garda authorities in the J district for having no insurance in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4984/23]

Road Traffic Accidents

Jim O'Callaghan

187. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of road traffic collisions in each of the years 2019 to 2022 in each Garda district in County Waterford; the number that resulted in a fatality or serious injury; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4985/23]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

188. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda cars and vans attached to Dundalk and Drogheda Garda districts as of 25 January 2023; if he will provide the corresponding figures for 31 January 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4986/23]