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Leathanach 3 de 28

Céad, 28 Feabh 2024

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Turf Cutting

Claire Kerrane

95. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on his review of a proposed 'buffer zone' around turbary areas, given it was understood that areas in which turf is cut would be scored separately to areas overall, and in consideration of concerns about the impact the introduction of such a rule would have on ACRES payments for farmers in those areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9555/24]

Amharc

Céad, 28 Feabh 2024

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Primary Care Centres

Claire Kerrane

154. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a primary health care centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9547/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 27 Feabh 2024

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Tax Code

Claire Kerrane

116. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of an anomaly with motor tax where those with a herd or flock number can avail of commercial motor tax for their van or jeep, yet those with an equine number (the equivalent of herd or flock) cannot; if the Minister will include equine numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9006/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 27 Feabh 2024

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An Garda Síochána

Claire Kerrane

363. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice the current staffing levels in a Garda station (details supplied); the opening hours of the station; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9304/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 27 Feabh 2024

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Agriculture Schemes

Claire Kerrane

373. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the full-year cost of delivering ACRES payments in 2024; the anticipated full year cost delivering payments under tranche 2 of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8737/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 27 Feabh 2024

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Agriculture Schemes

Claire Kerrane

374. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the average total payment made to farmers under the ACRES general and cooperation project streams, respectively in 2023 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8738/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 27 Feabh 2024

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Forestry Sector

Claire Kerrane

375. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the entire amount spent under the RUS since 2020; the amount spent under the new forestry scheme 2023-2027 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8739/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 27 Feabh 2024

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Forestry Sector

Claire Kerrane

376. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications to the interim RUS under the forestry scheme 2023-2027 to date; the number approved and the average payment, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8740/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 27 Feabh 2024

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Forestry Sector

Claire Kerrane

377. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated area covered by trees affected by ash dieback, by plantations affected by ash dieback and areas outside the forestry programme including roadside ash dieback; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8741/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 27 Feabh 2024

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Disability Services

Claire Kerrane

406. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on the implementation plan for Roadmap for Service Improvement 2023-2026; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9300/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 27 Feabh 2024

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Disability Services

Claire Kerrane

461. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware that the proposed buildings to be used in children disability network teams in area 9 have infrastructural issues (details supplied); if these issues will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9301/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 27 Feabh 2024

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Disability Services

Claire Kerrane

462. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if children's disability network teams in an area (details supplied) have been trained in the information management system. [9302/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 27 Feabh 2024

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Disability Services

Claire Kerrane

463. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of current vacancies in children's disability network team area 9; and the number of current vacancies due to absence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9303/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 27 Feabh 2024

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Ambulance Service

Claire Kerrane

557. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the number of advanced paramedics working in the National Ambulance Service. [9007/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 27 Feabh 2024

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Ambulance Service

Claire Kerrane

558. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the number of advanced paramedics working in the National Ambulance Service in 2016, 2019, 2021 and 2024. [9008/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 27 Feabh 2024

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Ambulance Service

Claire Kerrane

559. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health to advise when the National Ambulance Service (NAS) stopped training advanced paramedics; the rationale for this decision; if there was engagement with the Minister on this decision; if the NAS is aware that this decision means paramedics cannot upskill via the training which was available, and now cannot progress and advance to this level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9009/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 27 Feabh 2024

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General Practitioner Services

Claire Kerrane

595. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if a process is under way to replace a GP who is leaving an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9196/24]

Amharc

Déar, 22 Feabh 2024

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Forestry Sector

Claire Kerrane

43. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on afforestation levels under the new forestry programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8331/24]

Amharc

Déar, 22 Feabh 2024

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Agriculture Schemes

Claire Kerrane

44. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the delays relating to payments under the agri-climate rural environment scheme, ACRES; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8332/24]

Amharc

Déar, 22 Feabh 2024

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Flood Relief Schemes

Claire Kerrane

46. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on the Shannon Callows flood scheme; if he is aware of ongoing issues raised by those affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8505/24]

Amharc

Déar, 22 Feabh 2024

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Agriculture Schemes

Claire Kerrane

54. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the women farmers' capital investment scheme under TAMS III; if there will be review of eligibility criteria for the scheme given low numbers of approved applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8153/24]

Amharc

Déar, 22 Feabh 2024

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Agriculture Schemes

Claire Kerrane

58. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the proposal to bring forward a solution for the group known as forgotten farmers in view of the fact that details of the scheme were supposed to be published in quarter 1 of 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8152/24]

Amharc

Déar, 22 Feabh 2024

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Departmental Policies

Claire Kerrane

64. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what consideration his Department has given to measures to support succession and generational renewal in agriculture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8155/24]

Amharc

Déar, 22 Feabh 2024

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Land Issues

Claire Kerrane

85. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what recent engagement he has had with regard to the residential zoned land tax and the potential impact of same on land actively being used for agricultural purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8156/24]

Amharc

Déar, 22 Feabh 2024

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Agriculture Schemes

Claire Kerrane

95. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagement he has had with suckler farmers following announced changes to SCEP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8154/24]

Amharc

Déar, 22 Feabh 2024

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Citizenship Ceremonies

Claire Kerrane

195. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice how many citizenship ceremonies are planned for 2024; the expected months for citizenship ceremonies in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8624/24]

Amharc

Céad, 21 Feabh 2024

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Special Educational Needs

Claire Kerrane

69. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on special education teachers, SETs, following changes to the SET hours allocation model; if consideration has been given to the impact these changes may have for children who access SET supports; if she will review the decision, given the concerns raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8140/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Departmental Reviews

Claire Kerrane

73. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on the Green Paper on Reform of Disability Payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7802/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Tax Residency

Claire Kerrane

216. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Finance to advise under the bilateral agreement between Ireland and the United States, if a U.S. citizen living in Ireland who is paying taxes in the U.S on a social security disability and Union pension is expected to also pay taxes in Ireland, and therefore pay taxes in both countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7692/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Hedge Cutting

Claire Kerrane

332. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration has been given to providing flexibility on the deadline for hedge management activities, given challenging weather conditions in recent weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7834/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Health Services

Claire Kerrane

468. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when full local community-based neurorehabilitation teams will be in place in CHO2, as committed to be delivered in 2023; when recruitment will begin to put these teams in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7767/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Disability Services

Claire Kerrane

479. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current number of vacancies/vacant posts within children's disability network teams; the nature of the posts; and how long each post has been vacant in counties Roscommon and Galway, in tabular form. [7541/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Legislative Process

Claire Kerrane

480. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update following correspondence issued to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Disability Matters stating that the long stay contribution legislation is currently receiving attention, the outcome of this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7542/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Medical Cards

Claire Kerrane

532. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 319 of 9 November 2023, the number of active dentists on the dental scheme for medical card holders in both counties or if there are none; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7539/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Health Service Executive

Claire Kerrane

566. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the total cost spent by the HSE on contractors for maintenance work (details supplied) in 2023. [7712/24]

Amharc

Déar, 15 Feabh 2024

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Housing Schemes

Claire Kerrane

76. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of grants drawn down and associated money under the vacant homes grant in County Roscommon and County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6368/24]

Amharc

Déar, 15 Feabh 2024

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Housing Schemes

Claire Kerrane

87. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason there is no affordable housing scheme in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6367/24]

Amharc

Déar, 15 Feabh 2024

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EU Directives

Claire Kerrane

158. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications with regard to EU Directive on single use plastics and the manufacturing requirements this places on diary producers for tethered caps, if he is aware of pressure on suppliers to source new moulds which has in turn created delays in providing compliant caps to dairy producers; if he is aware of the difficulties that dairy producers may face in being able to meet the new requirements under the Directive within the specified July 2024 timeframe; if he has engaged with EU counterparts on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7348/24]

Amharc

Déar, 15 Feabh 2024

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Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence

Claire Kerrane

285. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice to provide an update on her plans to roll out additional refuge spaces for domestic violence survivors in an area (details supplied). [7258/24]

Amharc

Déar, 15 Feabh 2024

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An Garda Síochána

Claire Kerrane

286. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice the number of new gardaí allocated to counties Roscommon and Galway in 2023, in tabular form. [7259/24]

Amharc

Déar, 15 Feabh 2024

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Disability Services

Claire Kerrane

305. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide in tabular form the current number of children on all waiting lists under the Children Disability Network Teams (CDNT), including initial assessment and waiting lists for all therapies available under CDNT in counties Roscommon and Galway. [7249/24]

Amharc

Déar, 15 Feabh 2024

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Departmental Funding

Claire Kerrane

306. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to advise if he has received a request for funding (details supplied); the status of this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7256/24]

Amharc

Déar, 15 Feabh 2024

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Home Help Service

Claire Kerrane

343. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health to provide in tabular form the current number of people on waiting lists for home care in counties Roscommon and Galway; and the average time people have been waiting.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7248/24]

Amharc

Déar, 15 Feabh 2024

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Mental Health Services

Claire Kerrane

344. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health to provide in tabular form the current number of vacancies, if any, in a facility (details supplied); the length of time the vacancy has existed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7250/24]

Amharc

Déar, 15 Feabh 2024

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Dental Services

Claire Kerrane

345. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health to provide in tabular form the current number of dentists in counties Roscommon and Galway who are currently seeing medical card patients. [7251/24]

Amharc

Déar, 15 Feabh 2024

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Health Services Waiting Lists

Claire Kerrane

346. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health to provide in tabular form the current number of children waiting for various therapies under primary care in counties Roscommon and Galway, along with the average waiting times, including age cohorts. [7252/24]

Amharc

Déar, 15 Feabh 2024

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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Claire Kerrane

347. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on a new build (details supplied). [7253/24]

Amharc

Déar, 15 Feabh 2024

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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Claire Kerrane

348. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on a new build (details supplied). [7254/24]

Amharc

Déar, 15 Feabh 2024

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Health Services Waiting Lists

Claire Kerrane

349. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the current number of children waiting for a service, in tabular form (details supplied); and the average waiting time. [7255/24]

Amharc

Déar, 15 Feabh 2024

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Health Services

Claire Kerrane

350. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of additional health resources provided to communities for a specific reason (details supplied). [7257/24]

Amharc

Déar, 15 Feabh 2024

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Health Services

Claire Kerrane

351. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of additional health resources provided to communities for a specific reason (details supplied). [7257/24]

Amharc

Céad, 14 Feabh 2024

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Driver Licences

Claire Kerrane

92. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport with regard to nationality details on newly issued driver licences, why, given that those born in the North of Ireland would previously have been identified on their driver licence as Irish, for renewed licences for the same applicants, 'Northern Ireland' is now stated on the nationality section of the licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6796/24]

Amharc

Céad, 14 Feabh 2024

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Departmental Data

Claire Kerrane

105. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Finance the number of farmers that make use of the income averaging mechanism available for farm income; the number of farmers that are taxed on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6711/24]

Amharc

Céad, 14 Feabh 2024

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Television Licence Fee

Claire Kerrane

186. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for persons who ceased paying their TV licence in protest following recent events related to RTÉ but who intended to renew, how they can resume paying of their licence; if arrears can be waived; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6809/24]

Amharc

Céad, 14 Feabh 2024

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Departmental Schemes

Claire Kerrane

199. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if NPWS farm plan scheme payments are delayed; if he will provide an update on payment processing timelines; how many participants are awaiting their payment under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6810/24]

Amharc

Céad, 14 Feabh 2024

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Social Welfare Schemes

Claire Kerrane

235. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection regarding a recent refusal of free travel to a person (details supplied), as the applicant is under the age of 66 years and is not in receipt of any of the qualifying payments, but rather on a widows pension, and given the medical evidence submitted with the application, if she will make an allowance in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6783/24]

Amharc

Céad, 14 Feabh 2024

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Forestry Sector

Claire Kerrane

258. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how many of the 67 approved national tree area scheme licences have been planted and paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6725/24]

Amharc

Céad, 14 Feabh 2024

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Departmental Funding

Claire Kerrane

261. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if funding provided to animal welfare organisations (details supplied) is subject to reporting and monitoring by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6781/24]

Amharc

Céad, 14 Feabh 2024

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Departmental Contracts

Claire Kerrane

263. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 433 of 30 January 2024, how many tenders from alternative service providers were received for the services now being provided to his Department by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6812/24]

Amharc

Céad, 14 Feabh 2024

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Greyhound Industry

Claire Kerrane

264. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 413 of 7 February 2024, what role his Department has with regard to oversight of dog ownership compliance; what engagement he has with Rásaíocht Con Éireann on this focus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6834/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 13 Feabh 2024

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School Funding

Claire Kerrane

94. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education the funding that is in place to assist schools, particularly in rural areas where they are trying to improve traffic safety on school grounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6402/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 13 Feabh 2024

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School Transport

Claire Kerrane

125. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education when the review into school transport will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6403/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 13 Feabh 2024

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Social Welfare Benefits

Claire Kerrane

453. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection with regard to child benefit for children over 16 years who are in full-time education, if she is aware of child benefit payment being suspended whilst a child is not in school and resuming in September at the start of the school year; if consideration has been given to addressing this anomaly to ensure consistency for families throughout the year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6549/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 13 Feabh 2024

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Data Protection

Claire Kerrane

485. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details of the specific measures that his Department has requested to be in place as part of and detailed in the services requested from a body (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6181/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 13 Feabh 2024

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Departmental Schemes

Claire Kerrane

486. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will now review the native tree area scheme conditions, given the low uptake of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6230/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 13 Feabh 2024

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Departmental Schemes

Claire Kerrane

487. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the average processing times for the native tree area scheme; if he will provide an update on the delays for processing applications for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6231/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 13 Feabh 2024

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Animal Diseases

Claire Kerrane

514. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration has been given to providing financial compensation to farmers for sheep culled as a result of maedi visna; what measures are in place to limit the disease and support flock owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6542/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 13 Feabh 2024

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Forestry Sector

Claire Kerrane

521. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the awaited ash dieback strategy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6652/24]

Amharc

Déar, 8 Feabh 2024

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Business Supports

Claire Kerrane

54. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the roll-out of the increased cost of business scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5666/24]

Amharc

Déar, 8 Feabh 2024

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Tax Code

Claire Kerrane

159. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Finance the engagement he has had with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine regarding the revision of residential zoned land tax maps; if the revision will allow farmers whose land was previously zoned and whose land is actively in use for agricultural purposes will be able to seek exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5793/24]

Amharc

Déar, 8 Feabh 2024

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Tax Code

Claire Kerrane

160. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Finance with regard to the revision of residential zoned land tax maps, if the revision will allow farmers whose land was previously zoned and whose land is actively in use for agricultural purposes will be able to seek exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5820/24]

Amharc

Déar, 8 Feabh 2024

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Tax Code

Claire Kerrane

161. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Finance with regard to the revision of residential zoned land tax maps; how his Department is ensuring that accessible systems are in place to allow farmers to submit a request for exemption if their land is actively being used for agricultural purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5826/24]

Amharc

Céad, 7 Feabh 2024

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Tax Code

Claire Kerrane

99. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Finance if ACRES payments, both under the general and co-operation projects, are subject to income tax and USC; his views on same; if he will comment on scenarios where an individual receiving two ACRES payments in 2024 will be subject to a greater level of taxation than would otherwise have been the case had ACRES payments been paid in 2023 and 2024, as previously announced, and, as a consequence, will receive a lower level of after-tax support under ACRES; if he is considering action to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5023/24]

Amharc

Céad, 7 Feabh 2024

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School Accommodation

Claire Kerrane

209. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education when a decision will be made on funding for temporary modular accommodation for a school (details supplied) given works on the school extension, including demolition works are to begin in September and the temporary accommodation needs to be in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5583/24]

Amharc

Céad, 7 Feabh 2024

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Agriculture Schemes

Claire Kerrane

383. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if ACRES payments, both under the general and co-operation projects, are subject to income tax and USC, his views on same, if he will comment on scenarios where an individual receiving two ACRES payments in 2024 will be subject to a greater level of taxation than would otherwise have been the case had ACRES payments been paid in 2023 and 2024 as previously announced, and, as a consequence, will receive a lower level of after-tax support under ACRES, if he is considering action to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5024/24]

Amharc

Céad, 7 Feabh 2024

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Claire Kerrane

387. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what processes have been put in place by his Department to enforce the Regulation on deforestation-free products rules (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5108/24]

Amharc

Céad, 7 Feabh 2024

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Agriculture Schemes

Claire Kerrane

391. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the expected date that farmers awaiting payment under the ACRES co-operation scheme will be paid on in view that he previously confirmed payments would commence in February 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5196/24]

Amharc

Céad, 7 Feabh 2024

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Forestry Sector

Claire Kerrane

392. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of afforestation applications that were submitted in January 2024; how many were approved and the area covered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5197/24]

Amharc

Céad, 7 Feabh 2024

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Agriculture Industry

Claire Kerrane

393. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to advise with regard to slurry exports on monitoring mechanisms put in place by his Department to ensure limits around nutrient distribution are met (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5209/24]

Amharc

Céad, 7 Feabh 2024

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Horse Racing Industry

Claire Kerrane

412. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the independent and external review committed to under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2023; the timeline for the review; which individual or body will carry out the review; the terms of reference for the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5695/24]

Amharc

Céad, 7 Feabh 2024

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Greyhound Industry

Claire Kerrane

413. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the monitoring mechanisms in place to prevent individuals who have been banned from keeping dogs from owning or dealing with dogs involved in the greyhound industry again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5696/24]

Amharc

Déar, 1 Feabh 2024

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Bus Services

Claire Kerrane

23. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport to advise if Local Link buses have permission to collect passengers along routes rather than passengers having to drive to stops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4468/24]

Amharc

Déar, 1 Feabh 2024

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Bus Services

Claire Kerrane

77. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport his plans to develop Local Link services in counties Roscommon and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4469/24]

Amharc

Déar, 1 Feabh 2024

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School Facilities

Claire Kerrane

254. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education what funding is available for a school facility (details supplied) that needs to be upgraded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4764/24]

Amharc

Déar, 1 Feabh 2024

written

Departmental Funding

Claire Kerrane

256. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education to advise of any possible funding to complete the set-up of a facility (details supplied) where it is intended to educate on animal care and welfare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4784/24]

Amharc

Déar, 1 Feabh 2024

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Animal Welfare

Claire Kerrane

267. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to advise of any possible funding to complete the set-up of a facility (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4786/24]

Amharc

Déar, 1 Feabh 2024

written

State Pensions

Claire Kerrane

304. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are any arrangements in place to provide income support for a person (details supplied) given they are a taxpayer in this country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4751/24]

Amharc

Déar, 1 Feabh 2024

written

Departmental Funding

Claire Kerrane

331. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to advise of any possible funding to complete the set-up of a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4785/24]

Amharc

Déar, 1 Feabh 2024

written

Agriculture Schemes

Claire Kerrane

333. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1159 of 17 January 2024, with regard to the number of applications submitted to the women farmer capital investment scheme under TAMS III, the reason no applications have been approved yet of the 259 submitted; how many applications of those submitted are expected to be accepted to the scheme; when this will be announced, given other schemes under TAMS the number of accepted applications have been confirmed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4815/24]

Amharc

Déar, 1 Feabh 2024

written

Departmental Funding

Claire Kerrane

393. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when CLÁR funding will be available in 2024. [4732/24]

Amharc

Déar, 1 Feabh 2024

written

Departmental Funding

Claire Kerrane

394. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to provide a list of funding available to women’s sheds. [4733/24]

Amharc

Déar, 1 Feabh 2024

written

Departmental Funding

Claire Kerrane

395. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a women’s shed (details supplied) set up in May 2023, that received its PPN number in November 2023, can avail of funding via the local authority. [4734/24]

Amharc

Déar, 1 Feabh 2024

written

Departmental Funding

Claire Kerrane

396. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to advise of any possible funding to complete the set-up of a facility (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4783/24]

Amharc

Céad, 31 Ean 2024

written

Tax Rebates

Claire Kerrane

91. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection with regard to the dental and optical tax rebate, if consideration has been given to reviewing the procedures covered by same to ensure that workers can avail of this support for essential dental and optical procedures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4485/24]

Amharc

Céad, 31 Ean 2024

written

Animal Diseases

Claire Kerrane

112. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on efforts to address the issue of TB eradication with regard to deer management (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4344/24]

Amharc

Céad, 31 Ean 2024

written

Agriculture Schemes

Claire Kerrane

113. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1155 of 17 January 2024, if he will advise on fencing with regard to traditionally unfenced uplands; if it is also not necessary to fence those areas under payment scheme guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4345/24]

Amharc

Céad, 31 Ean 2024

written

Food Safety

Claire Kerrane

138. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if he will advise on the process of food recalls by the FSAI in situations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4427/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 30 Ean 2024

written

Environmental Policy

Claire Kerrane

151. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will advise on his Department's approach to carbon sequestration including guidance to support carbon capture and sequestration by small businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3815/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 30 Ean 2024

written

Departmental Contracts

Claire Kerrane

433. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number, total value, and duration of each contract for services purchased from an organisation (details supplied) by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3702/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 30 Ean 2024

written

Agriculture Schemes

Claire Kerrane

436. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will advise on the provision of grant support for machinery for a type of farming (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3813/24]

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