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 2 de 30
Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024
written
Departmental Data
Emer Higgins
303. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education how many students from Saggart, County Dublin are receiving secondary school education. [7827/24]
Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024
written
Departmental Data
Emer Higgins
304. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education how many students from Celbridge, County Kildare are receiving secondary school education. [7828/24]
Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024
written
Social Welfare Payments
Emer Higgins
380. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Social Protection how child benefit payments are paid per area in Newcastle, Rathcoole and Saggart County Dublin and Celbridge, County Kildare. [7829/24]
Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024
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Disability Services
Emer Higgins
493. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on the recent funding challenges faced by WALK’s residential services and what steps are being taken to ensure the continuity of quality care for vulnerable individuals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7690/24]
Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024
written
Nursing Homes
Emer Higgins
588. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health for an update on the implementations on recommendations from the nursing homes support scheme (fair deal); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7812/24]
Céad, 14 Feabh 2024
written
Bus Services
Emer Higgins
90. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the future expansion of Dublin Bus, in view of the need to encourage more people to use public transport and to ensure that the bus service is reliable and frequent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6784/24]
Céad, 14 Feabh 2024
written
Bus Services
Emer Higgins
91. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport what steps he is taking to improve the coordination and communication between Transport for Ireland and Dublin Bus for the TFI App, in order that commuters can have access to timely and accurate information about their bus routes and schedules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6785/24]
Céad, 7 Feabh 2024
written
Business Supports
Emer Higgins
135. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the cost of doing business grant will be available for businesses; the criteria, and how many businesses will be supported through it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5022/24]
Máirt, 30 Ean 2024
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Electricity Supply Board
Emer Higgins
230. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the status of a ESB pension increase (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3890/24]
Máirt, 30 Ean 2024
written
Childcare Services
Emer Higgins
475. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline the funding for the national childcare scheme in each county; the number of providers participating in this scheme, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3898/24]
Céad, 24 Ean 2024
written
School Admissions
Emer Higgins
118. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education if she will outline the existing capacity of second level schools in the Newcastle-Rathcoole school planning area to meet the demand for actual number of additional first year places required for 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029 school years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3179/24]
Céad, 24 Ean 2024
written
School Admissions
Emer Higgins
119. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of the campaign by parents in Newcastle, County Dublin for the establishment of a school in their village; when the New Schools Establishment Group will next revisit the provision of an additional secondary school in the Newcastle-Rathcoole school planning area, specifically in Newcastle village; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3180/24]
Céad, 24 Ean 2024
written
Hospital Services
Emer Higgins
220. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the closure of the endoscopy unit in Connolly Hospital and the postponement of the BowelScreen Programme; if his Department plans to mitigate the growing waiting lists as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3327/24]
Máirt, 23 Ean 2024
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Public Sector Pensions
Emer Higgins
231. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform on the situation confronting gardaí enlisted post-1995 who are required to retire at age 60 years but are ineligible for their full pension until 66 years of age; what measures are in place to bridge this pension gap, which compels numerous retired Garda members to depend on social welfare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2935/24]
Máirt, 23 Ean 2024
written
School Facilities
Emer Higgins
301. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education to reassess a school's application (details supplied) for a weather porch at their front door, given a senior architect from the buildings unit recently confirmed that the lack of weather porch and heavy front doors is an issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2933/24]
Déar, 18 Ean 2024
written
Personal Public Service Numbers
Emer Higgins
224. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of women who have been affected by the change from the old 'W' PPS to a new PPS format; and the steps her Department has taken to ensure these women, particularly older adults, are notified and assisted during this transition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2156/24]
Déar, 18 Ean 2024
written
Health Promotion
Emer Higgins
314. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health the actions that are being taken to ensure public awareness and accessibility of vitamin D supplements in accordance with new recommendations issued by the Department of Health, regarding the extended use of vitamin D supplements by children and adults throughout the winter season up to St. Patrick’s Day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2264/24]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
written
Departmental Schemes
Emer Higgins
78. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for a breakdown of the property upgrades completed through the warmer homes scheme over the course of 2023, by local authority area. [56824/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
written
Tax Rebates
Emer Higgins
324. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide clarification where in the Revenue Commissioners guidance it is stated that uploading health receipts is a prerequisite for availing of a tax reclaim for gluten free foods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56774/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
written
Tax Rebates
Emer Higgins
325. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide clarification on whether a receipt must specifically state ‘gluten-free’ to claim for gluten-free foods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56775/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
written
Tax Code
Emer Higgins
342. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Finance to provide details of the amount of money claimed by the agricultural sector in VAT 58 reclaims annually for the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1051/24]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
written
Schools Building Projects
Emer Higgins
512. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education further Parliamentary Question No. 100 of 30 November 2023, for an outline of and update on the smaller student accommodation projects which are at various stages of planning and delivery throughout Dublin mid-west. [56825/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
written
Schools Building Projects
Emer Higgins
537. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education to outline capital investments in Clondalkin and Lucan during 2023, by school. [57201/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
written
Schools Building Projects
Emer Higgins
538. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education the number of primary and post-primary schools, by name and locality in an area (details supplied), that have been approved for delivery and construction; the stage of the planning process each is currently at, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57202/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
written
Housing Provision
Emer Higgins
746. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of new homes delivered in 2023; and the breakdown in terms of cost rental, social, affordable, build to rent apartments and private homes. [56605/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
written
Social Welfare Schemes
Emer Higgins
883. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider launching an awareness campaign for the household benefit package targeted towards persons over 70 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56760/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
written
Family Reunification
Emer Higgins
1092. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Justice if the income requirement of €40,000 for family reunification will be reviewed to allow individuals in full-time employment within the State to reunite with their immediate family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1362/24]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
written
Pension Provisions
Emer Higgins
1347. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are plans to increase the pension contributions or pay increases per child for foster carers who are unable to take up other employment due to their role as a foster carer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56761/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
written
Primary Care Centres
Emer Higgins
1454. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that an existing premises (details supplied) which is planned to be adapted for use as a primary care centre is sufficient in size to provide adequate range and level of services for the large population area it is meant to serve. [56820/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
written
Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Emer Higgins
1554. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health to provide details on a proposed health centre (details supplied). [56822/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
written
Food Waste
Emer Higgins
1610. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health to outline the efforts being made by the HSE to reduce and reuse food waste, generated by leftover meals prepared for patients, in both public and voluntary care settings. [57199/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
written
Health Services
Emer Higgins
1761. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health to provide information on the current state of genetic services in Ireland, including the waiting times for genetic testing and the resources available to people living with a rare disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1741/24]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
written
Grant Payments
Emer Higgins
1869. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the 2023 community centre investment fund grants will be announced. [57203/23]
Déar, 14 Noll 2023
written
Road Traffic Offences
Emer Higgins
194. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider an awareness campaign to address the issue of lane discipline on motorways and dual carriageways, specifically pertaining to the 'keep left; pass right' rule, and the introduction of new penalty points for failing to use lanes properly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55957/23]
Déar, 14 Noll 2023
written
Road Safety
Emer Higgins
195. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider an awareness campaign to promote the importance of walking on the right side of the road for pedestrian safety, especially in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55958/23]
Déar, 14 Noll 2023
written
Departmental Data
Emer Higgins
357. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will clarify the situation regarding the allocation of funding for the hot meals programme to a school (details supplied) in Dublin mid-west which currently receives cold meals funding. [55945/23]
Céad, 13 Noll 2023
written
General Practitioner Services
Emer Higgins
216. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health why GP card holders are required to pay for visits when renewing their driver's licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55462/23]
Máirt, 12 Noll 2023
written
An Garda Síochána
Emer Higgins
574. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Justice to clarify the Government position on the pension scheme for gardaí who enlisted post-1995, particularly regarding the requirement to register as job seekers for the supplementary pension, and the impact of part-time employment on pension entitlements; what steps are being taken to address recruitment concerns arising from these pension arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55193/23]
Céad, 6 Noll 2023
written
Departmental Policies
Emer Higgins
33. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Taoiseach the main policy achievements of his Department in 2023. [54072/23]
Céad, 6 Noll 2023
written
Departmental Policies
Emer Higgins
37. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the main policy achievements of his Department in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54078/23]
Céad, 6 Noll 2023
written
Departmental Policies
Emer Higgins
55. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the main policy achievements of his Department in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54077/23]
Céad, 6 Noll 2023
written
Departmental Policies
Emer Higgins
65. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the main policy achievements of his Department in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54079/23]
Céad, 6 Noll 2023
written
Departmental Policies
Emer Higgins
68. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the main policy achievements of his Department in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54074/23]
Céad, 6 Noll 2023
written
Departmental Policies
Emer Higgins
82. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education the main policy achievements of her Department in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54073/23]
Céad, 6 Noll 2023
written
Departmental Policies
Emer Higgins
89. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the main policy achievements of her Department in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54076/23]
Céad, 6 Noll 2023
written
Departmental Policies
Emer Higgins
128. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Justice the main policy achievements of her Department in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54080/23]
Céad, 6 Noll 2023
written
Hospital Staff
Emer Higgins
176. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the actions being taken to address the staff shortages impacting paediatric neurology services at Crumlin Hospital, particularly regarding the reduced access to the neurology nurses' phone line, essential for epilepsy care in children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54023/23]
Céad, 6 Noll 2023
written
Departmental Policies
Emer Higgins
179. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health the main policy achievements of his Department in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54075/23]
Déar, 30 Samh 2023
oral
Driver Test
Emer Higgins
8. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has considered instructing driving tests to be completed on weekends as well as weekdays to reduce significant waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52814/23]
Déar, 30 Samh 2023
written
Dublin Bus
Emer Higgins
38. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport his views on reports that Dublin Bus live timetables are often inaccurate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52815/23]