Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Hospital Charges

Steven Matthews

1685. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the recommended cap on hospital parking charges; and the basis for any delays to date. [1360/24]

Public Sector Pay

Steven Matthews

244. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the position regarding ongoing negotiations related to the retention of the pay/pension parity for retired members of An Garda Síochána, following the expiration of the Building Momentum Agreement at the end of 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56078/23]

Banking Sector

Steven Matthews

257. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of a bank's customers (details supplied) regarding the planned sale of their offset mortgages due to the bank’s departure from the Irish market; to offer assurances that his Department will engage with the bank to ensure fairness is applied to all those impacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55241/23]

Medical Qualifications

Steven Matthews

165. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the proposed changes (details supplied) to the qualifying criteria to become a psychotherapist put forward by CORU; if he is concerned of the impact this would have on the standard of patient care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53953/23]

Road Projects

Steven Matthews

178. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the Blessington inner relief road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53720/23]

Departmental Schemes

Steven Matthews

320. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider any extension to the existing time parameters of the vacant property refurbishment grant (details supplied) to account for unexpected delays on a project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53647/23]

Disability Services

Steven Matthews

453. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing closure of a service (details supplied); if plans are in place to support clients during this closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53512/23]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

95. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the delays in the construction plans for a new building in a school (details supplied); the knock-on implications on the shortfall in secondary school places in the wider Greystones area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51704/23]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

125. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the delays in the construction plans for the extension to a school (details supplied); the knock-on implications on the shortfall in secondary school places in the wider Greystones area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51705/23]

United Nations

Steven Matthews

198. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the direction his Department is giving to the Irish Embassy at the UN in relation to drafting of the pact for the future document for the UN summit of the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52864/23]

State Properties

Steven Matthews

73. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the position regarding Departmental policy or guidelines in relation to the retention, repurposing or sale of former State-owned buildings that are no longer in use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51946/23]

School Admissions

Steven Matthews

279. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 240 of 21 November 2023, the steps she will take to ensure that all qualifying applicants to secondary schools in Greystones are accommodated for September 2024; if a copy of the most recent Departmental review on demand for secondary school places for Greystones can be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52289/23]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

280. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the new school building for a school (details supplied); the timeline for its completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52311/23]

Sports Funding

Steven Matthews

303. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her attention has been drawn to delays in releasing sports capital grant funding for a club (details supplied); if this funding can be issued before the end of the year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52000/23]

School Staff

Steven Matthews

79. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding any initiatives at a Department level that seek to increase the supply of substitute primary school teachers; if she is concerned about the impact of the current shortfall in these roles; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51189/23]

School Enrolments

Steven Matthews

240. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to a shortage of secondary school places in an area (details supplied); if her Department officials can liaise with school management in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50790/23]

School Transport

Steven Matthews

245. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the case of a student (details supplied); if school transport can be urgently sought in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50865/23]

School Facilities

Steven Matthews

250. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to annual running cost estimates for pathfinder schools (details supplied); if this shortfall will be supplemented by her Department; if repair and upkeep of infrastructure related to retrofit projects is under consideration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50953/23]

School Facilities

Steven Matthews

251. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding energy storage batteries being included as part of solar installations under the pathfinder retrofitting schools' projects; if this can be considered in conjunction with a scheme that would allow potential excess energy feedback to the grid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50954/23]

Men's Sheds

Steven Matthews

272. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if action will be taken regarding the submission by various men’s sheds groups seeking an exemption to paying the TV licence fee; if this can be considered in the context of the relatively low funds available to these groups and the role they play in the community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50716/23]

Childcare Services

Steven Matthews

417. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of some small preschool owners regarding the new requirement to submit detailed end of year accounts; if he will ensure that this process is straightforward; if funding will be made available to cover accountancy costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50537/23]

Charitable and Voluntary Organisations

Steven Matthews

425. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the concerns raised by a charity (details supplied) regarding a shortfall in its funding and knock-on impact to the services it provides; if he proposes to engage with this charity on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50670/23]

Oireachtas Committees

Steven Matthews

220. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the position regarding the implementation of the 109 recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism’s final report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50393/23]

An Garda Síochána

Steven Matthews

112. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to concerns of members of An Garda Síochána regarding the inability to enforce noise pollution laws; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50135/23]

Energy Conservation

Steven Matthews

77. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to an anomaly in the warmer homes scheme operated through the SEAI that does not allow for the energy upgrade of one-off stone wall properties as they cannot meet the qualifying criteria for any primary measures, and by, extension, secondary measures; if this can be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49501/23]

Tax Code

Steven Matthews

120. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding proposed changes for January 2024 in the way the Revenue Commissioners treat general medical services income within general practitioner partnerships; if he is concerned that this will impact the number of GPs operating; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of GPs in how this change is to be administered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49351/23]

School Transport

Steven Matthews

184. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the temporary pause of a school bus service (details supplied) due to staff shortages; if an urgent temporary measure can be put in place using local resources; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49316/23]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

213. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding a permanent school building (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49651/23]

Local Authorities

Steven Matthews

244. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the qualifying criteria for well water grants administered through local authorities; if an instruction can be issued to allow for the inclusion of applications for premises that are soon to be lived in following renovation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49481/23]

Wastewater Treatment

Steven Matthews

250. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding housing estates in urban areas that are not connected to the sewerage network; if any grant funding is being considered in this case; if existing rural programmes could be expanded to include any housing estate with a long-standing communal septic tank set up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49528/23]

Animal Diseases

Steven Matthews

377. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to the potential presence of RHDv2 infections in wild hares and domestic rabbits; if any research is ongoing at a Department level in this regard; if any other actions are being taken or proposed to address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49494/23]

Adult Education Provision

Steven Matthews

613. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to concerns raised by adult education tutors in relation to contract proposals published by his Department in May 2023; if he is committed to engaging with this sector on these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49377/23]

Bus Services

Steven Matthews

215. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any Department-led initiatives aimed at increasing the supply of bus drivers to help achieve climate objectives related to the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47432/23]

Tax Code

Steven Matthews

296. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding proposed changes for January 2024 in the way the Revenue Commissioners treat general medical services income within general practitioner partnerships; if he is concerned that this will impact the number of GPs operating; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of GPs in how this change is to be administered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. []

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

456. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to the management of the construction site for a new temporary accommodation for a school (details supplied); if the site manager for this project can meet with school management to address these concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47453/23]

Departmental Priorities

Steven Matthews

1209. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the implementation of the 109 recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism's final Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47977/23]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

98. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the new school building for a school (details supplied); if a timeline for completion can be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46939/23]

Public Transport

Steven Matthews

178. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the expansion of young adult leap cards to include 24- and 25-year-olds; a timeline for the introduction of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46604/23]

Grant Payments

Steven Matthews

270. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the IT grant for primary schools; the timeline for when schools can draw down this funding for this school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46248/23]

School Funding

Steven Matthews

271. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding funding to support primary schools with the cost of cleaning following the cessation of the Covid supports to assist with this expense; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46251/23]

Budget 2024

Steven Matthews

272. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the €60 million funding for cost-of-living supports for schools announced in Budget 2024; how this will be allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46252/23]

School Meals Programme

Steven Matthews

357. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the expansion of the hot school meals programme to non-DEIS primary schools; how schools can register their interest for this programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46247/23]

Sports Funding

Steven Matthews

20. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on how the sports capital programme will support sports clubs to invest in projects that will reduce their emissions and lead on climate action within their communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45594/23]

Ukraine War

Steven Matthews

40. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the position regarding any Department-led initiatives that seek to improve the integration of people fleeing the war in Ukraine into sports clubs and sporting activities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45595/23]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

163. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45972/23]

School Transport

Steven Matthews

195. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the issues in providing a school bus service (details supplied); if efforts are ongoing to resolve this issue; if a timeline for a resolution can be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45926/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Steven Matthews

208. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection to reconsider the timeline for the expansion of the children's allowance to include 18-year-olds in full-time education; if the basis for decision to delay this change to September 2024 could be outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45761/23]

Industrial Disputes

Steven Matthews

262. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to proposed industrial action by some Section 39 workers related to pay disparity disputes; if his Department is engaging with representatives of these organisations to seek to avoid this escalation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45496/23]

Middle East

Steven Matthews

95. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding Ireland’s efforts to promote the safety of civilians on both sides in the ongoing Israeli/Palestinian conflict at an EU level; how these diplomatic efforts are being carried out in practical terms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45106/23]

Tax Code

Steven Matthews

164. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 475 of 11 September and 160 of 20 September 2023, if he will consider an amendment to the Finance Act 2024 that would eliminate the anomaly in the approved retirement fund legislation whereby, upon the death of an ARF holder, foster children are treated under the ‘others’ category rather than the ‘child’ category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45107/23]

Planning Issues

Steven Matthews

339. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to conflicting information related to a planning matter as stated (details supplied); the analysis which he or his Department has carried out on the planning permission in question; how the conclusion was reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45248/23]

Children in Care

Steven Matthews

438. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to concerns raised by (details supplied) regarding the staggered increase in foster care allowance; if the final increase proposed for Q4 2024 can be brought forward to January 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45038/23]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Steven Matthews

464. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the position regarding the proposed change of the legal status of childminders that would allow parents that use these services to avail of the cuts in childcare fees announced in the two most recent budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44978/23]

Mental Health Commission

Steven Matthews

544. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the 49 recommendations set out in the Mental Health Commission's report regarding Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44900/23]

Social Welfare Code

Steven Matthews

142. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review existing supports available to those in receipt of the State pension to include financial supports for those that are coeliac to assist with the cost of their dietary requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44502/23]

Tax Collection

Steven Matthews

127. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance if his Department maintains an updated list of the number of vacant units deemed ineligible for the vacant homes tax as they are uninhabitable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43981/23]

Tax Collection

Steven Matthews

129. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance if his Department maintains an updated list of the number of structures deemed ineligible for local property tax as they are uninhabitable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43995/23]

School Transport

Steven Matthews

206. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding school bus routes (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if there is a timeline for the provision of these services; if an explanation for the delays in these routes commencing can be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43825/23]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Steven Matthews

480. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to appeals regarding payment of the pandemic payment by frontline workers (details supplied); if the matter is under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43558/23]

General Practitioner Services

Steven Matthews

531. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to proposed changes for January 2024 in the way the Revenue Commissioners treat general medical services income within general practitioner partnerships; if he is concerned that this will impact the number of GPs operating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43811/23]

Local Authorities

Steven Matthews

139. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if additional funding can be provided to local authorities to support the installation of free public drinking fountains; if any related pathfinder projects are under review in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42988/23]

Housing Provision

Steven Matthews

375. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding compulsory purchase order powers of local authorities for the provision of housing; how this is being facilitated by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42755/23]

Tax Code

Steven Matthews

62. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 160 of 20 September 2023, if he can provide a timeline for the completion of the Departmental review of inheritance tax implications for foster children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41717/23]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

302. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding a permanent school building (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41659/23]

School Facilities

Steven Matthews

303. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the temporary accommodation for a school (details supplied) that had been due to be in place in advance of the return to school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41660/23]

Eating Disorders

Steven Matthews

512. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the average waiting list timeframe for adults for referral to specialist eating disorder services both at a national level and specifically for County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41015/23]

Eating Disorders

Steven Matthews

513. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding funding for specialist support for adults with eating disorders; if funding was cut for the National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders (NCPED) this year compared to previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41017/23]

Eating Disorders

Steven Matthews

514. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if he can confirm if his Department or the HSE maintain a national statistical breakdown of the types of eating disorders that adults are presenting with (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41020/23]

Eating Disorders

Steven Matthews

516. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of rolling out the proposed National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders; the projected year on year cost of maintaining this service thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41022/23]

Tax Code

Steven Matthews

160. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 475 of 11 September 2023, if he will confirm the anomaly, which was acknowledged by him whereby foster children are treated differently in approved retirement fund legislation, will be rectified in the context of the upcoming budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40169/23]

Tax Reliefs

Steven Matthews

166. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding a review of the level of pension contributions that qualify for the higher rate of tax relief introduced in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40311/23]

School Funding

Steven Matthews

271. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the pathfinder energy retrofit project for a school (details supplied); if she will provide a timeline for the commencement of works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39683/23]

School Funding

Steven Matthews

317. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 689 of 11 September 2023, if she will request a review of the current HSCL allocation to a school (details supplied), as the current allocation does not reflect the DEIS status of the school; if her Department can engage with the school management directly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40063/23]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

324. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding a new school building (details supplied); how updates are being communicated to school management; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40111/23]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

326. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding a new school building for a school (details supplied); how updates are being communicated to school management; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40113/23]

Transport Policy

Steven Matthews

259. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding noise level limits for car exhausts; if the WHO recommendations on limiting them (details supplied) are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37523/23]

Bus Services

Steven Matthews

329. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding bus lane enforcement cameras; if this is under review in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38267/23]

Legislative Measures

Steven Matthews

475. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to an anomaly (details supplied) in the approved retirement fund legislation whereby upon the death of an ARF holder, foster children are treated under the others category rather than the child category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38763/23]

Departmental Policies

Steven Matthews

496. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the review of the deemed disposable system relating to exchange traded funds (EFTs); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39152/23]

An Garda Síochána

Steven Matthews

536. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his attention has been drawn to correspondence from Wicklow County Council in relation to the need to upgrade the Greystones Garda Station building; the actions he proposes to address the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38310/23]

Special Educational Needs

Steven Matthews

686. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to requests from school management (details supplied) regarding the SNA allocation for the school; if a timeline could be provided for the review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38590/23]

Home Schooling

Steven Matthews

689. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if she will request a review of a current home school community liaison scheme allocation (detail supplied); if this issue can be urgently addressed; if her Department can engage with the school management directly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38634/23]

Home Schooling

Steven Matthews

690. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the review of the home school liaison system initiated by her Department; the timeline for its completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38635/23]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

755. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the permanent extension for a school (details supplied); if her Department is committed to delivering this project; the timeline for its completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39129/23]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

16. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35711/23]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

17. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35716/23]

Educational Disadvantage

Steven Matthews

437. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if she will request a review of the current home school community liaison allocation to a school (details supplied); if this issue can be urgently addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35898/23]

Schools Building Projects

Steven Matthews

443. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the permanent school building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36076/23]

Housing Provision

Steven Matthews

576. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding any research conducted regarding the step-down housing need for older people in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35879/23]

Medicinal Products

Steven Matthews

1105. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if additional funding will be considered to provide HRT for free to all those who require this treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35649/23]

Local Authorities

Steven Matthews

454. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review the level of funding provided to local authorities to fund cleaning and maintenance crews to support Tidy Towns groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34943/23]

Renewable Energy Generation

Steven Matthews

48. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will consider an adjustment to the tax exemption limit of €200 per annum for domestic solar microgeneration to further incentivise their installation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34482/23]

Tax Exemptions

Steven Matthews

91. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider an adjustment to the tax exemption limit of €200 per annum for domestic solar microgeneration to further incentivise their installation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34577/23]

Film Industry

Steven Matthews

92. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding supports for the non-scripted television sector (details supplied) in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33494/23]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

106. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33515/23]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

116. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34164/23]

Legislative Reviews

Steven Matthews

417. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the departmental review of the effectiveness of the Derelict Sites Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34241/23]

Compulsory Purchase Orders

Steven Matthews

425. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding compulsory purchase order powers of local authorities for the provision of housing; how this is being facilitated by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34305/23]

Fire Safety

Steven Matthews

32. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the Public Consultation on the Review of Part B (Fire Safety) of the Building Regulations; if there is a timeline for the report to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33184/23]

Housing Provision

Steven Matthews

72. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding Project Tosaigh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33118/23]