Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Family Law Cases

Charles Flanagan

465. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice when work will commence on the proposed family law centre at Hammond Lane, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3044/23]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Charles Flanagan

585. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health when it is expected work will commence on the new development at St. Vincent’s Community Hospital, Mountmellick, County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3014/23]

An Garda Síochána

Charles Flanagan

115. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the timeframe for the proposed development of the new Garda station in Portlaoise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60253/22]

School Facilities

Charles Flanagan

258. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education the number of post-primary schools awaiting approval for a school gym from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2511/23]

School Facilities

Charles Flanagan

259. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education the reason a school (details supplied) was refused funding application for a school gym; the procedure by which the school can lodge an appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2512/23]

Disadvantaged Status

Charles Flanagan

757. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education the reason a secondary school (details supplied) has not been granted DEIS status; if the matter will be revised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1332/23]

Disadvantaged Status

Charles Flanagan

758. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education the total number of DEIS applications that have been received by schools in County Laois; and the procedure by which a school can lodge an appeal against a decision. [1333/23]

School Enrolments

Charles Flanagan

766. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education the number of children currently on waiting lists for primary school places in Portlaoise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1492/23]

School Transport

Charles Flanagan

785. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education when she expects the school transport review to be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1899/23]

Health Services Staff

Charles Flanagan

1437. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health when he expects HSE staff to be assigned to the important and necessary role of access officer in HSE facilities across County Offaly, falling within the remit of CHO8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1276/23]

Ukraine War

Charles Flanagan

23. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will report on the measures that have been taken by her Department to support Ukrainian refugees living in rural Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61795/22]

Ukraine War

Charles Flanagan

57. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of Ukrainian refugees that are being supported by her Department by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61796/22]

National Broadband Plan

Charles Flanagan

137. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the roll-out of National Broadband Plan connections and service in local schools in counties Laois and Offaly; the way that the figures compare to other counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61794/22]

Just Transition

Charles Flanagan

141. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures that have been put in place by his Department to help midland communities transition away from fossil fuels; the amount of funding available and drawn down to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61793/22]

Job Creation

Charles Flanagan

130. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Taoiseach if he will outline in detail the level of employment growth in quarter 3 2022 in counties Laois and Offaly, each of the midland counties and nationally in other counties. [61791/22]

Business Supports

Charles Flanagan

186. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the business supports that are in place or planned for independent fuel merchants as Ireland transitions away from fossil fuels (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61944/22]

Foreign Birth Registration

Charles Flanagan

327. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an update on a foreign birth passport (details supplied). [62220/22]

Citizenship Applications

Charles Flanagan

510. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice the status of a citizenship application by a person (details supplied) submitted in December 2017. [61966/22]

Trade Missions

Charles Flanagan

127. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his Department’s plan for trade missions for the remainder of 2022; his Department’s priority markets for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60833/22]

Exports Growth

Charles Flanagan

172. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the new markets that have been opened up for farmers in each farming sector; the potential benefits these will deliver; the timeframe for delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60834/22]

Housing Policy

Charles Flanagan

75. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the new rural housing guidelines will protect the right of those living in remote areas to build a home near their families and workplaces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59144/22]

Budget 2023

Charles Flanagan

77. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline the various supports for carers in Budget 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58868/22]

Housing Schemes

Charles Flanagan

276. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the croí cónaithe vacant property refurbishment grant; the breakdown by county of the grant allocations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59180/22]

Schools Building Projects

Charles Flanagan

370. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education the status of the new build project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59338/22]

Budget 2023

Charles Flanagan

399. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline the various supports for persons with disabilities in Budget 2023; the way that this aligns with ongoing work on the Cost of Disability report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58863/22]

Domestic Violence

Charles Flanagan

589. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice if there are currently any plans to fund a new domestic violence refuge in the area of County Laois to help deal with the significant pressures on the current services provided in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59384/22]

Domestic Violence

Charles Flanagan

590. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice if there are currently any plans to fund a new domestic violence refuge in the area of County Offaly to help deal with the significant pressures on the current services provided in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59385/22]

An Garda Síochána

Charles Flanagan

77. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the date upon which it is expected that works will commence on the proposed new Garda station in Portlaoise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58326/22]

Broadcasting Charge

Charles Flanagan

265. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if any consideration will be given to removing the broadcast levy paid by independent radio stations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57998/22]

Special Educational Needs

Charles Flanagan

398. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education the criteria and process in relation to the appointment of special needs assistants and the allocation of SNA hours in primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57670/22]

Northern Ireland

Charles Flanagan

28. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an interim report in respect of the work of her Department under the shared island dialogue. [56854/22]

Sports Events

Charles Flanagan

46. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will outline her proposals in respect of a current bid by Ireland to host a Tour de France stage. [56855/22]

Human Rights

Charles Flanagan

194. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps that Ireland has taken to address human rights violations in Bahrain at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva; the actions that have been taken to call for the release of political prisoners in Bahrain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57160/22]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Charles Flanagan

706. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an elderly couple (details supplied) will qualify for the fuel allowance payment following the changes in budget 2023; if so, the way that they can apply for the fuel allowance payment; when the first payment under the new income thresholds is expected to be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55226/22]

Travel Documents

Charles Flanagan

877. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice the process for non-EU passport holders who are resident and attend school in Ireland, travelling abroad with their school; the form (details supplied) is required to be stamped allowing re-entry; and the process for this and what else is required in order to re-enter the country with the rest of their school group, without issue. [55214/22]

Disabilities Assessments

Charles Flanagan

1214. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the status of early intervention support for a four-year-old child (details supplied) with autism who is currently waiting for over two years for their final assessment, given that this is a requirement in order to secure a place in a school with an autistic unit and they cannot join the waiting list for schools without having their full diagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55452/22]

Forestry Sector

Charles Flanagan

1301. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of planting, felling and road licences issued for forestry operations in each of the past five years; the volume of timber licensed for felling; the number of hectares licensed for planting; the number of jobs in the sector each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55308/22]

General Practitioner Services

Charles Flanagan

100. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the steps that he is taking to provide a greater level of training for general practitioners across Ireland. [52236/22]

General Practitioner Services

Charles Flanagan

134. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the steps that he proposes to take to increase the number of general practitioners in rural areas. [52235/22]

Gender Recognition

Charles Flanagan

239. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the number of children referred from Ireland to a clinic (details supplied) for gender identity treatment in each of the past ten years. [52287/22]

Gender Recognition

Charles Flanagan

240. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the contractual relationship and service agreement entered into between Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin and a clinic (details supplied); and if such an agreement remains in place to date. [52288/22]

Gender Recognition

Charles Flanagan

241. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if representatives of a clinic (details supplied) attended on site at Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin for the purposes of treating children with gender identity issues; and if so, when; and under which legal arrangement. [52289/22]

Gender Recognition

Charles Flanagan

242. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the process, practice and procedure in respect of medical and psychological assessment undertaken in respect of children referred by the HSE to a clinic (details supplied). [52290/22]

Gender Recognition

Charles Flanagan

243. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the nature and form of appropriate and accepted published long-term scientific studies or sources relied upon in respect of referrals of children from Ireland with gender identity issues to a clinic (details supplied). [52291/22]

School Transport

Charles Flanagan

438. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education if she can examine a case (details supplied) in relation to the free school transport scheme, where the applicants were classified as late applicants due to technical issues with the application portal resulting in "internal server is down" messages; if tickets can issue to those who were unable to apply due to the technical issues within the system, in view of current challenges and anomalies within the portal system and the recently announced additional funding secured for this scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51468/22]

Special Educational Needs

Charles Flanagan

63. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education if staff from the early years sector are eligible to work on the summer programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49872/22]

Legislative Reviews

Charles Flanagan

142. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education her views on the review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49871/22]

Driver Test

Charles Flanagan

97. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to fast-tracking driving test applications for students in order to assist them in the accommodation challenge arising from the current shortage of accommodation for students attending third level colleges. [47759/22]

Foreign Policy

Charles Flanagan

172. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps that have been and will be taken to help address the deteriorating social, economic and political situation in Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47695/22]

Human Rights

Charles Flanagan

173. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has communicated Ireland's concern at the disturbing events in Iran in which authorities are repressing peaceful protest against the Iranian Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47696/22]

School Transport

Charles Flanagan

190. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education the reasoning behind the recently announced free school transport scheme, with reference to the closing of the registration portal and, in particular, the position of pupils who had registered and paid the fee for an annual ticket in April 2022 and were then informed the tickets were revoked and refunds issued; if her attention has been drawn to pupils having been granted tickets and not availing of the scheme, resulting in places becoming available; if tickets may reissue to those whose places were revoked, having been accepted and paid for, in view of current challenges and anomalies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47763/22]

Energy Prices

Charles Flanagan

82. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has engaged with energy-intensive industries and large multinational corporations regarding the difficulties they are facing in addressing rising energy costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47409/22]

Energy Usage

Charles Flanagan

87. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment; Climate and Communications his views on the European Commission's proposal to incentivise a reduction in electricity demand across the European Union, particularly in the context of large and extra-large energy users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47410/22]

Energy Usage

Charles Flanagan

91. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment; Climate and Communications his views on whether the European Commission's proposed regulation to incentivise a reduction in electricity demand contrasts with the approach of the Commission for Regulation of Utilities in its proposed measures to reduce electricity demand among large and extra-large energy users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47405/22]

Energy Usage

Charles Flanagan

92. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment; Climate and Communications his views on whether the Commission for Regulation of Utilities should revise its proposals to impose a tariff system among consumers, particularly in the context of large and extra-large energy users, in view of the publication of the European Commission's proposed regulation to incentivise a reduction in electricity demand. [47406/22]

Energy Prices

Charles Flanagan

93. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he or his Department has had further interaction with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities since its publication of proposed measures to tackle rising electricity costs; if he expects these proposals to be implemented on 1 October 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47407/22]

Emergency Planning

Charles Flanagan

94. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the Project Dara war-game preparedness exercises for emergency energy shortages that were recently carried out; if his Department intends to carry out further exercises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47408/22]

Energy Usage

Charles Flanagan

95. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment; Climate and Communications his views on the proposed measures of the Commission for Regulation of Utilities to reduce electricity demand among large and extra-large energy users and small and medium enterprises; his views on whether an incentivised reduction model would be more appropriate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47411/22]

Departmental Consultations

Charles Flanagan

121. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on his Department's recent public consultation on the implementation of the pillar 2 minimum tax rate; the next steps he expects to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47403/22]

School Transport

Charles Flanagan

182. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education when she proposes to resolve a school transport issue affecting parents and children in the Emo, Vicarstown and Ballybrittas area of County Laois, the particulars of which have been fully outlined to Bus Éireann and are well known to her Department for many weeks; and if she will assist in bringing matters to a satisfactory conclusion. [47470/22]

Pharmacy Services

Charles Flanagan

242. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the date the European Union pharmaceutical cross-departmental group last met; the date it will next meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47402/22]

National Broadband Plan

Charles Flanagan

144. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the projected roll out of the National Broadband Plan in County Laois; the areas that have and will benefit from this development; if his attention has been drawn to the urgent need to have the broadband infrastructure upgraded in parts of County Laois due to increased demand for faster connectivity for households, businesses, community and public facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45682/22]

National Broadband Plan

Charles Flanagan

145. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the projected roll out of the National Broadband Plan in County Offaly; the areas that have and will benefit from this development; if his attention has been drawn to the urgent need to have the broadband infrastructure upgraded in parts of County Offaly due to increased demand for faster connectivity for households, businesses, community and public facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45683/22]

School Transport

Charles Flanagan

347. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education the time frame for the School Transport Appeals Board meetings to hear these appeals (details supplied) and the number of planned meetings for the remainder of the year, as Bus Éireann have to compile a report for an appeal; the agreed timeframe Bus Éireann have to compile the report for the appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45817/22]

Disability Services

Charles Flanagan

409. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the policy proposals for the provision of transport supports for persons with disabilities including the Working Group established under Action 104 of the National Disability Inclusion Strategy to review transport supports encompassing all Government-funded transport and mobility schemes for those with disabilities and the review of the disabled drivers and passengers (tax concessions) scheme by the Department of Finance . [45856/22]

Disability Services

Charles Flanagan

549. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health when the new transport support scheme providing supports for persons with disabilities will come into operation; the assistance that will be provided for those holders of primary medical certificates who do not have the finances available to purchase or adapt a suitable vehicle for their transport needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45857/22]

Court Accommodation

Charles Flanagan

1466. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice the status of the new courthouse in Portlaoise (details supplied); if she will ensure that the additional funding is delivered in order that the project is completed in a timely manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44046/22]

Dental Services

Charles Flanagan

1554. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the level of dental care that can be provided within an appropriate timeframe given the nature of the treatment required in the case of a person (details supplied) who meets the criteria for treatment but cannot receive the appropriate treatment given that there is no dentist in the area dealing with medical card holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42171/22]

Agriculture Schemes

Charles Flanagan

2154. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the terms of reference for the national fodder and food security committee; the recommendations of same; the timeframe for implementation of the support packages for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44045/22]

Enterprise Support Services

Charles Flanagan

1197. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Protection the supports that are available for disabled entrepreneurs to set up their own business or enterprise; the estimated cost to develop a national system for entrepreneurs to access grants and other financial supports in co-operation with Intreo, Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices. [39842/22]

International Protection

Charles Flanagan

1550. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice the number persons from Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia who have arrived in Ireland over each of the past six months who have sought international protection. [40205/22]

Health Promotion

Charles Flanagan

501. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will outline his plans to fund the United Nations Fund for Population Activities Supplies Partnership, which is the programme that delivers modern contraceptive and lifesaving maternal health medicines to women and girls who are most in need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37331/22]

Ukraine War

Charles Flanagan

114. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will report his Department to further improve the inclusion and integration of Ukrainian refugees across counties Laois and Offaly and other communities around the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35386/22]

Environmental Schemes

Charles Flanagan

117. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of projects in respect of the national trust transition fund being supported in counties Offaly and Laois; the nature of such projects; the total value of the projects; and the number of full-time and indirect jobs created in these projects to date. [36196/22]

Environmental Schemes

Charles Flanagan

118. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of contractors in respect of the midlands retrofit one-stop shop currently employed in counties Offaly and Laois; and the number of deep retrofits completed in these counties to date. [36197/22]

Environmental Schemes

Charles Flanagan

119. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of jobs created in respect of proposed Government investment of €108 million in the Bord na Móna peatlands climate action scheme; the location of such jobs; and if such jobs are permanent or part-time. [36198/22]

Climate Action Plan

Charles Flanagan

120. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when it is expected that the proposed just transition territorial plan and associated plan will be presented to the European Commission for approval to enable Ireland to participate in the EU Just Transition fund for the period 2021 to 2027. [36199/22]

Cycling Facilities

Charles Flanagan

193. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport his views on shared e-bike rental schemes; their potential to significantly encourage modal shift in regional cities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34183/22]

Cycling Facilities

Charles Flanagan

194. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport his views on the role of Government in supporting e-Bike rental schemes in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34184/22]

Cycling Facilities

Charles Flanagan

195. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport his views that shared e-Bike rental schemes can complement existing station-based bikes schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34185/22]

Cycling Facilities

Charles Flanagan

196. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has engaged with local authorities regarding the roll-out of e-Bike rental schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34186/22]

Cycling Facilities

Charles Flanagan

197. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport the number of TFI bikes that are operational in Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford as of June 2022; the daily uptake in each city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34187/22]

Cycling Facilities

Charles Flanagan

198. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to any operational difficulties involved with the TFI Bikes in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34188/22]

School Staff

Charles Flanagan

732. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice the reason teachers and SNAs that are already Garda vetted to work in their own schools now require new Garda vetting to run a summer provision programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34443/22]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Charles Flanagan

917. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if State-registered nurses in respect of circular 012/2022 on the matter of the pandemic special recognition payment working in the prison service will be regarded as eligible staff in the context of the pandemic special recognition payment. [34474/22]

Departmental Staff

Charles Flanagan

181. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of staff members posted at the Irish Permanent Representation to the European Union, including all counsellors and attachés, in each of the past seven years 2016 to 2022; the functions of each staff member; the new posts that have been created or discontinued, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30047/22]

Departmental Staff

Charles Flanagan

233. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of staff members posted at the Irish Permanent Representation to the European Union, including all counsellors and attachés, in each of the past seven years 2016 to 2022; the functions of each staff member; the new posts that have been created or discontinued, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30050/22]

Departmental Staff

Charles Flanagan

922. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff members posted at the Irish Permanent Representation to the European Union, including all counsellors and attachés, in each of the past seven years 2016 to 2022; the functions of each staff member; the new posts that have been created or discontinued, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30049/22]

Departmental Staff

Charles Flanagan

1331. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice the number of staff members posted at the Irish Permanent Representation to the European Union, including all counsellors and attachés, in each of the past seven years 2016 to 2022; the functions of each staff member; new posts that have been created or discontinued, respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30051/22]

Departmental Staff

Charles Flanagan

1980. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of staff members posted at the Irish Permanent Representation to the European Union, including all counsellors and attachés, in each of the past seven years 2016 to 2022; the functions of each staff member; the new posts that have been created or discontinued, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30048/22]

Direct Provision System

Charles Flanagan

65. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if will report on progress on his commitment to abolish direct provision; if he will outline current numbers in direct provision in the State and those if any currently in emergency accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27841/22]

Departmental Staff

Charles Flanagan

339. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of staff members that have been posted at the Permanent Representation of Ireland to the European Union, including all counsellors and attachés, in addition to all staff members from the Department of Foreign Affairs for each of the years 2016 to 2021 and to date in 2022; if he will list the functions of each staff member and highlight any new posts created or discontinued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27868/22]

Agriculture Industry

Charles Flanagan

155. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps that he proposes to take to help alleviate the challenging situation for pig farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19831/22]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Charles Flanagan

713. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the up to date position regarding the proposed new primary care centre for Rathdowney, County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24639/22]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Charles Flanagan

156. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the consideration that has been given to ensure that the pandemic bonus payment will be paid to front line nurses in the Irish Prison Service who worked in challenging circumstances in prisons; if they will qualify for the bonus payment in view of this essential and emergency frontline pandemic work by prison nurses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21699/22]

Hospital Staff

Charles Flanagan

423. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the current situation in respect of a vacant consultant dermatology post proposed to be shared jointly between St James’s Hospital Dublin and Portlaoise Regional Hospital; and the dermatological services that are currently available to persons in County Laois. [21720/22]

Disability Services

Charles Flanagan

272. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the decision to transfer a patient (details supplied) with significant additional needs to a nursing home given that a nursing home environment is an inappropriate environment for persons with an intellectual disability needing additional supports; the measures that are being taken to address the lack of suitable nurse-led intellectual disability services to prevent older persons with an intellectual disability being put forward for nursing home care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21526/22]

Disadvantaged Status

Charles Flanagan

105. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education the circumstance under which a school (details supplied) in County Offaly failed to be included on the recent list of schools receiving DEIS status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21455/22]

Passport Services

Charles Flanagan

766. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason for the delay in processing a passport application by a person (details supplied) that was received in August 2021; the correct process for this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20481/22]

Passport Services

Charles Flanagan

770. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the way that a person (details supplied) can apply for a business passport given that there is no facility to apply for a business passport online, the form cannot be downloaded from the passport website and an emergency in-person appointment with the passport service says explicitly do not use this service for second or business passports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20630/22]