Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Cycling Facilities

Jim O'Callaghan

61. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding that has been provided for cycling facilities in Dublin city in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58273/22]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

145. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons that applied to the Garda recruitment campaign 2022; the number of these applicants that took the fitness test; and of these, the number that failed the test. [58247/22]

Legislative Measures

Jim O'Callaghan

146. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide details of the number of fines applied to parents and guardians under section 113 of the Children’s Act 2001 in each of the past five years in tabular form. [58248/22]

Middle East

Jim O'Callaghan

129. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if any further action is being taken against Iran in view of recent human rights abuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57842/22]

Middle East

Jim O'Callaghan

138. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the sanctions that have been put in place on Iran with regard to the supply of weapons for Russian aggression against Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57843/22]

Crime Prevention

Jim O'Callaghan

575. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the initiatives that are being pursued to ensure public order and safety on streets. [58128/22]

Sport and Recreational Development

Jim O'Callaghan

35. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if additional resources could be made available for Sport Ireland, in order to encourage the participation of young persons, particularly those in disadvantaged areas, in sport. [56826/22]

Sports Funding

Jim O'Callaghan

62. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update on the €35 million fund for sports clubs and organisations to help them meet energy costs, as part of Budget 2023. [56827/22]

Coroners Service

Jim O'Callaghan

163. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of staff currently working at the Coroner's Office in Whitehall, Dublin 9. [56840/22]

Tax Code

Jim O'Callaghan

191. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if biofuels are regarded as fossil fuels for the purpose of carbon tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56612/22]

Assisted Human Reproduction

Jim O'Callaghan

565. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the provisions that are in place to provide joint parental rights for children conceived by same-sex couples in a non-clinical setting; the legislative reforms are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56515/22]

Assisted Human Reproduction

Jim O'Callaghan

566. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the provisions that are in place to provide joint parental rights for children conceived by same-sex couples using a known donor prior to May 2020; the legislative reforms that are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56516/22]

Assisted Human Reproduction

Jim O'Callaghan

567. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the provisions that are in place to provide joint parental rights for children of same-sex female couples conceived or born outside of Ireland; the legislative reforms that are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56517/22]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

287. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if consideration can be given to extending the retirement age for members of An Garda Síochána from 60 to 66 years in order to resolve the recruitment crisis that exists within An Garda Síochána and to ensure the retention of expert knowledge within the force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56065/22]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

288. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the percentage of members of An Garda Síochána who have only a competency-based driving permit at level 1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56066/22]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

289. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of members of An Garda Síochána who were subject to assaults in 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56068/22]

School Transport

Jim O'Callaghan

564. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if the bus service that served schools (details supplied) can be reinstated to a two-bus service, with one for each school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54662/22]

School Staff

Jim O'Callaghan

604. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the steps that are being taken to ensure that replacement teachers and SNAs are available for schools where staff are out on sick leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55257/22]

School Staff

Jim O'Callaghan

605. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if her Department has assessed the impact that the cut to support teaching hours has had on girls’ national schools in the Dublin area; if any steps can be taken to alleviate the negative impact that it is having on such schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55258/22]

Qualifications Recognition

Jim O'Callaghan

816. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the Construction Safety Licensing Bill 2022 will impact on QQI certifications that have already been awarded to persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54665/22]

Hospital Staff

Jim O'Callaghan

1020. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of physiotherapists who treat patients at St. Vincent's Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4; the number of vacant physiotherapist posts in the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54611/22]

Disability Services

Jim O'Callaghan

1044. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the progressive disability service that operated for students at the schools (details supplied) can be reinstated rather than the students having to visit different psychologists and language therapists each month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54663/22]

School Staff

Jim O'Callaghan

109. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the reason that teachers (details supplied) have not received payment from her Department for the teaching work they have completed since August 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53728/22]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Jim O'Callaghan

123. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if Section 39 community workers can qualify for the fuel allowance payment through the jobs initiative scheme for the duration of their participation in the scheme given that they are in receipt of a low weekly allowance rate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53722/22]

Disability Services

Jim O'Callaghan

162. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if a disability manager from CH07 disability services in the primary care critical support team can provide ongoing and necessary supports to persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53607/22]

Departmental Projects

Jim O'Callaghan

217. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if a feasibility study of Metrolink south west Dublin is included within the Budget for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53008/22]

State Examinations

Jim O'Callaghan

371. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education when the 2022 Junior Certificate exam results will be given to the students who sat the exam; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52770/22]

Education and Training Provision

Jim O'Callaghan

432. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the training and progression programme for young adults with additional needs can be maintained and remain operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52768/22]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

554. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí by rank attached to each divisional roads policing unit as of 30 April 2021 and 18 October 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53000/22]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

555. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of cases that the Dublin north divisional protective services unit have dealt with in 2021 and to date in 2022; the number that ended with a successful prosecution in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53001/22]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

556. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice when the contract for the provision of stab vests that are issued to frontline gardaí was last put out to tender; when this current contract is due to expire; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53002/22]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

557. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí by rank attached to a station (details supplied) as of 1 October 2021 and 18 October 2022, in tabular form; if a new competition will be held for additional gardaí to join will commence before the end of 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53003/22]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

558. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda cars and vans attached to the Kerry division and Sligo-Leitrim division as of 1 January 2021 and 17 October 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53004/22]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

559. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 1442 of 8 September 2022, if she has received the necessary information from the Garda authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53005/22]

Health Services

Jim O'Callaghan

718. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of qualified educational psychologists who currently work within primary care services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53589/22]

Health Services Staff

Jim O'Callaghan

719. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of qualified educational psychologists who currently work within CAMHS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53590/22]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

32. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the role she believes that the Garda reserve should play in policing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52116/22]

Medicinal Products

Jim O'Callaghan

108. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when the cystic fibrosis drug kaftrio will be available for all children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52162/22]

Disability Services

Jim O'Callaghan

155. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the community rehabilitation teams in CHO6 and CHO7; the locations in which each team is based; the numbers of staff, in WTE terms, approved for each team; the numbers currently assigned to each team; the number of vacant positions on each team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52163/22]

Nursing Education

Jim O'Callaghan

373. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health his response to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to nursing students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52677/22]

Budget 2023

Jim O'Callaghan

75. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will revisit his decision not to extend financial support to general practitioners' place of work, in view of the financial support provided to data centres in regard to the business energy support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52316/22]

Construction Works

Jim O'Callaghan

77. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the permission if any that was needed and or granted for the construction works that are ongoing at Tom Johnson House; the times and days within which such noisy work is permitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52069/22]

Technological Universities

Jim O'Callaghan

175. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science what his Department intends to use the Technological University of Dublin, Aungier Street premises for in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52074/22]

Health Services Staff

Jim O'Callaghan

248. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of doctors were recruited by the HSE in 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52318/22]

Programme for Government

Jim O'Callaghan

245. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport when the public transport shareholders' forum will be established as is provided for in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51580/22]

Bus Services

Jim O'Callaghan

258. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport in respect of the BusConnects project if the S4 bus route has been approved to go up and down Highfield Road every ten minutes and, if so, if there will be a cycle path; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52022/22]

Bus Services

Jim O'Callaghan

259. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if there will be bus stops on Highfield Road, Dublin 6 and, if so, the location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52023/22]

Tax Code

Jim O'Callaghan

263. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax that was raised in 2020 and 2021 by the 3% levy on self-employed income above €100,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51100/22]

Tax Code

Jim O'Callaghan

264. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the reason that the 3% levy on income above €100,000 is limited to those who are self-employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51101/22]

Housing Provision

Jim O'Callaghan

360. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which companies seeking to provide fit-for-purpose accommodation units for disabled and elderly communities can receive departmental approval in order to be engaged by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51932/22]