Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Medical Aids and Appliances

Paul McAuliffe

198. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health if funding is available for the person (details supplied). [54191/23]

Health Services Waiting Lists

Paul McAuliffe

466. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if assistance can be provided to the family looking for a place for a person (details supplied). [53408/23]

Child Poverty

Paul McAuliffe

3. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an overview on the report published by his Department on 14 November 2023 on how budget 2024 dealt with child poverty and child well-being. [50714/23]

An Garda Síochána

Paul McAuliffe

14. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the work of the policing reform implementation programme office in his Department. [52255/23]

Cross-Border Co-operation

Paul McAuliffe

55. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the Government has reviewed the recommendations by the European Commission on developing social economy framework conditions in order to ease barriers to cross-border philanthropy. [51534/23]

Small and Medium Enterprises

Paul McAuliffe

63. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on plans to assist businesses struggling to meet the increased minimum wage with a view to introducing a living wage. [51533/23]

Tax Code

Paul McAuliffe

144. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the Government’s plan to introduce a domestic tax on e-cigarettes or vapes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51535/23]

Flood Risk Management

Paul McAuliffe

194. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the supports, financial or otherwise, available to houses and businesses that are flooded at a location (details supplied) which are included in the CFRAM flood area while they wait for the works to commence. [51802/23]

Housing Policy

Paul McAuliffe

9. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the Housing for All progress report published on 14 November 2023. [50685/23]

Housing Schemes

Paul McAuliffe

93. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a report on the number of vacant and derelict croí cónaithe applications that have been made per local authority with a breakdown per local authority. [51234/23]

Broadband Infrastructure

Paul McAuliffe

108. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what provision can be made for a community (details supplied) that does not have access to fibre-optic broadband to each home on the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50744/23]

State Examinations

Paul McAuliffe

254. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education if provision will be made for an oral examination to be introduced as part of the Leaving Certificate qualification in Arabic at both ordinary and higher level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50969/23]

Broadband Infrastructure

Paul McAuliffe

70. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his Department's plans for secure fibre in villages (details supplied) not covered by NBI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49381/23]

Hospital Services

Paul McAuliffe

9. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health for an update on plans to expand the provision of services at Cappagh hospital. [49073/23]

Primary Care Centres

Paul McAuliffe

24. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health for an update on the delivery of the primary health care centre in Finglas. [49072/23]

Domestic Violence

Paul McAuliffe

93. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are plans to allow domestic violence victims to transfer their housing applications to other counties without losing their time on the waiting list. [49071/23]

Housing Provision

Paul McAuliffe

152. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the delivery of housing on public-owned sites in Dublin 9 and Dublin 11. [49070/23]

Schools Building Projects

Paul McAuliffe

213. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the new build for a school (details supplied). [49119/23]

Housing Policy

Paul McAuliffe

229. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the Housing for All progress report published in July 2023. [36288/23]

Cabinet Committees

Paul McAuliffe

8. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [47661/23]

Passport Services

Paul McAuliffe

99. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [47429/23]

Parking Provision

Paul McAuliffe

245. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if local authorities adhere to standards (details supplied) when installing disabled parking bays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48030/23]

Departmental Schemes

Paul McAuliffe

597. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to review the housing assistance payment in order that weekly tenant contributions are calculated as a percentage of gross earnings of the household as per Revenue Commissioner filings, on the same basis throughout the country, and for the basis of calculations to be transparent to the public [47299/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Paul McAuliffe

705. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection if those who receive a half-rate Increase for a qualified child payment will get the full €100 bonus announced in Budget 2024; if not, how the €100 bonus will be paid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47304/23]

Passport Services

Paul McAuliffe

32. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will be issued for a person (details supplied). [46804/23]

Mental Health Services

Paul McAuliffe

170. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the status of a primary care appointment for psychology for emotional regulation and socio-emotional communication for a child (details supplied). [47027/23]

State Pensions

Paul McAuliffe

65. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection how many reviews of State (non-contributory) pensions have been carried out in 2023; and how many pensions have been stopped as a result. [46228/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Paul McAuliffe

100. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to address the current backlog in processing applications for child benefit. [46180/23]

Sports Facilities

Paul McAuliffe

26. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the large-scale sports infrastructure fund will open for applications. [45220/23]

Sports Events

Paul McAuliffe

29. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on her Department’s work to ensure that Dublin is prepared to host the UEFA Euros 2028 tournament, particularly in relation to sufficient tourist accommodation. [45219/23]

Fire Stations

Paul McAuliffe

228. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the new Dunleer fire station in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45970/23]

Information and Communications Technology

Paul McAuliffe

164. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education when the ICT grant will be paid to both primary and post-primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45660/23]

Housing Schemes

Paul McAuliffe

300. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is considering allowing disability allowance to be disregarded for the purposes of the housing adaptation grant for people with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44633/23]

Medical Cards

Paul McAuliffe

191. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health to carry out a review of the decision not to award a medical card to a person (details supplied). [44594/23]

Child Abuse

Paul McAuliffe

35. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Justice if her Department has cooperated with investigations into historical allegations of abuse in an organisation (details supplied) and alleged cross over with probation service employees. [43965/23]

Child Abuse

Paul McAuliffe

38. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Justice her plans to address historical allegations of abuse in the Probation Service by a deceased individual and whether an investigation to determine whether abuse was more widespread or should have been detected will take place. [43963/23]

Tax Credits

Paul McAuliffe

136. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of increasing the home carer tax credit to €2000 per annum. [44050/23]

Hospital Procedures

Paul McAuliffe

475. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on an operation for a child (details supplied). [43544/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Paul McAuliffe

524. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied). [43730/23]

Taxi Licences

Paul McAuliffe

55. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority will consider a surrender grant for non-wheelchair taxi licence holders, so as to increase the overall supply of wheelchair taxis. [43181/23]

Tax Reliefs

Paul McAuliffe

119. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Finance for a report on the operation of the living city initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43129/23]

Tax Collection

Paul McAuliffe

122. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the operation of the vacant homes tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43130/23]

Work Permits

Paul McAuliffe

234. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment with regard to work permits for the home care sector, the number of work permit applications received since the scheme opened in January 2023; the number of work permits issued; the number of applications returned at initial applications pre-check stage; the number of other applications rejected and the number of applications currently in processing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43305/23]

Departmental Programmes

Paul McAuliffe

13. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Taoiseach if he will report on From Poverty to Potential: A Programme Plan for Child Well-being 2023-2025, published by his Department on 1 August 2023. [37564/23]

Taxi Regulations

Paul McAuliffe

182. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address the anomaly whereby cars purchased for use as a taxi prior to 2010 can continue to be used, whereas cars purchased from 2012 onwards cannot continue to be used due to the ten-year rule; if he plans to introduce a 15-year limit for all vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42113/23]

School Meals Programme

Paul McAuliffe

422. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to extend the hot school meals programme to special schools; and how many schools would benefit from such an expansion. [42623/23]

Probation and Welfare Service

Paul McAuliffe

435. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Justice if there is an intention to open an investigation into historical allegations of abuse in the Probation Service; and if there is a cross over with investigations into similar matters in an organisation (details supplied). [42208/23]

Medical Cards

Paul McAuliffe

672. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the reason that an application for a discretionary medical card by an applicant (details supplied) was refused, despite forwarded evidence demonstrating that they are a cancer patient facing ongoing and rising medical costs due to their condition. [42707/23]

Northern Ireland

Paul McAuliffe

24. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when he expects to receive legal advice in relation to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41857/23]

Official Engagements

Paul McAuliffe

65. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his attendance at the British-Irish Association 2023 Conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41856/23]

Departmental Policies

Paul McAuliffe

107. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to prohibit the sale and distribution of single use disposable vapes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41795/23]

Cabinet Committees

Paul McAuliffe

3. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and public services will meet next. [37778/23]

School Transport

Paul McAuliffe

273. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education if school transport can be made available for a person (details supplied). [41463/23]

Schools Refurbishment

Paul McAuliffe

276. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education if an update is available on the urgent repairs required to the roof at a school (details supplied).; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41468/23]

Visa Applications

Paul McAuliffe

395. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Justice to provide an update on the critical skills employment visa application of (details supplied). [40974/23]

Childcare Services

Paul McAuliffe

467. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if, under the child poverty unit, he plans to address the financial challenges being experienced by community childcare providers in disadvantaged areas which have a very high level of sponsored places and have no additional parental income associated with these places and therefore are operating each place below the cost of provision (details supplied). [41485/23]

Childcare Services

Paul McAuliffe

497. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to address the financial challenges being experienced by community childcare providers in disadvantaged areas who have a very high level of sponsored places and have no additional parental income associated with these places and therefore are operating each place below the cost of provision (details supplied). [41483/23]

Community Development Projects

Paul McAuliffe

624. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on the Empowering Communities programme and its implementation in Finglas south, Dublin 11. [41180/23]

Passport Services

Paul McAuliffe

28. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will be issued for a child (details supplied). [40204/23]

Schools Building Projects

Paul McAuliffe

374. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the new school build for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40566/23]

Pension Provisions

Paul McAuliffe

658. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on the State pension contributions of a person (details supplied). [40686/23]

An Garda Síochána

Paul McAuliffe

694. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Justice if operational guidance has been issued to An Garda Síochána in relation to implementation of the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023, in particular the new s.109A of the Road Traffic Act 1961. [40061/23]

Childcare Services

Paul McAuliffe

869. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to increase the payment through the national childcare scheme for vulnerable children funded through sponsor referrals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40565/23]

Children in Care

Paul McAuliffe

870. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to increase the fostering allowance, given that it has not been increased since 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40569/23]

Bus Services

Paul McAuliffe

249. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport when the A spine of the Dublin BusConnects programme will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37289/23]

Dublin Airport Authority

Paul McAuliffe

405. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the concerns raised by members of the Dublin Airport Environmental Working Group at its recent meeting in relation to the use of aqueous film forming foam at Dublin Airport; if an update can be provided by his Department that the foam has not entered the local water supply systems in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39048/23]

Tax Credits

Paul McAuliffe

488. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Finance if there are any plans to increase the tax credits available to persons who have coeliac disease in purchasing food in the context of the current cost-of-living crisis; and if he has any plans to reform the system to make it easier to make a claim for purchases. [39018/23]

An Garda Síochána

Paul McAuliffe

1228. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Justice if Santry Garda station is to be included in the Garda Capital Investment Plan 2022 – 2030. [39007/23]

Cost of Living Issues

Paul McAuliffe

1871. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health if there are any plans to increase the supports available to persons who have coeliac disease in purchasing food in the context of the current cost-of-living crisis; and if he has any plans to reform the system to make it easier to make a claim for purchases. [39018/23]

Passport Services

Paul McAuliffe

55. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will be issued to a person (details supplied). [36450/23]

Commercial Vehicle Testing

Paul McAuliffe

214. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the fee paid to CVRT test providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36075/23]

School Textbooks

Paul McAuliffe

436. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education the estimated number of children who will benefit from the free schoolbooks scheme in primary schools in the four local authority areas in Dublin, respectively for 2023-2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35896/23]

Schools Building Projects

Paul McAuliffe

471. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on a new school build (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36448/23]

Housing Schemes

Paul McAuliffe

559. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a breakdown of the number of tenant-in-situ purchases by each Dublin local authority for 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35621/23]

Assisted Decision-Making

Paul McAuliffe

973. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if it is planned to include care representatives appointed under section 21 of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009 in the list of exempted categories in section 36(4) of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35626/23]

Health Services Staff

Paul McAuliffe

1108. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health to clarify approximately how many doctors have qualified in Ireland over the past three years; the number of those who remain in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35666/23]

Tourist Accommodation

Paul McAuliffe

66. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department has engaged with the hotel sector in Dublin in order to discourage high price increases during busy tourist periods; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34737/23]

Sports Events

Paul McAuliffe

101. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what steps her Department has taken to tackle abuse of referees during matches. [34738/23]

Dublin Airport Authority

Paul McAuliffe

237. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if he or his Department have discussed the shortage of taxis to serve those who arrive in Dublin airport; whether the €400 charge for taxi drivers should be removed to prevent shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34906/23]

Dublin Airport Authority

Paul McAuliffe

238. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport the reason taxi drivers who drop people off at the airport are prevented from taking people into their taxis onto onward journeys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34907/23]

Dublin Airport Authority

Paul McAuliffe

239. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if he or his Department have statistics from the DAA on increased use of taxis, given the parking shortages during peak summer travel times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34908/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Paul McAuliffe

147. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection how many people are in receipt of the household benefits package in 2023; how many of these people also receive the fuel allowance; the estimated cost to increase the household benefits package by €4 per month; by €8 per month; and by €12 per month. [34436/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Paul McAuliffe

148. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection how many people are in receipt of the domiciliary care allowance for 2022 and 2023 respectively; how many applications were made for the domiciliary care allowance in 2022 and 2023 respectively; and how many applications were refused in 2022 and 2023 respectively. [34437/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Paul McAuliffe

149. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection how many people are in receipt of the carer’s allowance for 2022 and 2023 respectively; how many applications were made for the carer’s allowance in 2022 and 2023 respectively; how many applications were refused in 2022 and 2023 respectively. [34438/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Paul McAuliffe

150. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost to increase the carer’s allowance by €4 per month; by €8 per month; and by €12 per month. [34439/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Paul McAuliffe

151. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection how many people are in receipt of the illness benefit for 2022 and 2023 respectively; how many applications were made for the illness benefit in 2022 and 2023 respectively; and how many applications were refused in 2022 and 2023 respectively. [34440/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Paul McAuliffe

152. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection how many people are in receipt of the disability allowance for 2022 and 2022 respectively; how many applications were made for the disability allowance in 2022 and 2023 respectively; how many applications were refused in 2022 and 2023 respectively. [34441/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Paul McAuliffe

153. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection how many people are in receipt of the half-rate carer’s allowance for 2022 and 2023 respectively; how many applications were made for the half-rate carer’s allowance in 2022 and 2023 respectively; how many applications were refused in 2022 and 2023 respectively. [34442/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Paul McAuliffe

154. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection how many people are in receipt of the parent’s benefit for 2022 and 2023 respectively; how many applications were made for the parent’s benefit in 2022 and 2023 respectively; how many applications were refused in 2022 and 2023 respectively. [34443/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Paul McAuliffe

155. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection how many families are in receipt of the working family payment for 2022 and 2023 respectively; how many applications were made for the working family payment in 2022 and 2023 respectively; how many applications were refused in 2022 and 2023 respectively. [34444/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Paul McAuliffe

156. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection how many people are in receipt of the adoptive benefit for 2022 and 2023 respectively; how many applications were made for adoptive benefit in 2022 and 2023 respectively; how many applications were refused in 2022 and 2023 respectively. [34445/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Paul McAuliffe

157. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection how many people are in receipt of the supplementary welfare allowance for 2022 and 2023 respectively; how many applications were made for the supplementary welfare allowance in 2022 and 2023 respectively; how many applications were refused in 2022 and 2023 respectively. [34446/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Paul McAuliffe

158. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection how many people are in receipt of the additional needs payment for 2022 and 2023 respectively; how many applications were made for the additional needs payment in 2022 and 2023 respectively; how many applications were refused in 2022 and 2023 respectively. [34447/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Paul McAuliffe

159. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will detail the number of recipients, by county, of the living alone allowance for 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 respectively. [34448/23]

Housing Provision

Paul McAuliffe

46. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the provision of social housing at Kildonan Lands, Church of the Annunciation and Berryfield in Dublin 11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32999/23]

Housing Provision

Paul McAuliffe

85. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the delivery of affordable, social and cost rental housing in Dublin 9 and 11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33000/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Paul McAuliffe

136. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of successful applicants for fuel allowance in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32983/23]

School Meals Programme

Paul McAuliffe

155. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to expand the free hot meals for schools programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32984/23]

Cabinet Committees

Paul McAuliffe

12. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [32822/23]

Passport Services

Paul McAuliffe

49. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport for a person (details supplied) can be expedited. [33042/23]