Ní féidir ach ceisteanna agus freagraí a foilsíodh tar éis Iúil 2012 a amharc anseo. Is féidir amharc de réir téarma nó dátaí ar leith ó Mhárta 2016 ar aghaidh do Ranna Rialtais. Foilsítear freagraí scríofa de réir mar a fhaightear iad ó Ranna. Chun ceisteanna parlaiminte a foilsíodh roimh Iúil 2012 a fheiceáil, cuardaigh Díospóireachtaí na Dála.
Ceisteanna agus freagraí le haghaidh Téarma Dála nó Seanaid
Leathanach 5 de 44
Máirt, 21 Márta 2023
written
Departmental Correspondence
Peter Burke
208. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there are plans to create a public amenity at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13495/23]
Máirt, 21 Márta 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Peter Burke
645. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education the status of a school building project, (details supplied); if she will advise what is the current position with the project; when contracts will be signed and the project progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12690/23]
Máirt, 21 Márta 2023
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Bus Services
Peter Burke
682. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if a pick-up location on a school bus route in County Westmeath will be reconsidered, given that there are more suitable locations in the immediate vicinity in the interest of child safety and safe road usage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13036/23]
Máirt, 21 Márta 2023
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Nursing Homes
Peter Burke
1305. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if allowances will be made when calculating a fair deal application by a family for an adult son (details supplied) residing in the home who is over 21 years of age and has special needs, if he will acknowledge it is grossly unfair to consider their maintenance in the calculations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12850/23]
Máirt, 21 Márta 2023
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Peter Burke
1329. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health the options that are open to front-line staff contracted by the HSE during the Covid-19 pandemic who have not received their recognition payment (details supplied); how staff in similar roles, but in different HSE areas, have received the payment; the reason some companies contracted by the HSE are not applying for the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12963/23]
Céad, 8 Márta 2023
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International Protection
Peter Burke
179. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what tender process is in place to allow local suppliers and facilities management companies to apply for tenders for upcoming contracts of catering and cleaning of IPAS centres; if consideration will be given to a company (details supplied) that cannot access the tender process , and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11828/23]
Máirt, 28 Feabh 2023
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State Bodies
Peter Burke
146. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the process he intends to employ in order to fill the vacancies on the board of Inland Fisheries Ireland, together with a timeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9872/23]
Céad, 22 Feabh 2023
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Peter Burke
242. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will review an application for the pandemic recognition payment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9234/23]
Máirt, 21 Feabh 2023
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Driver Test
Peter Burke
208. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport if a driving test will be expedited for a person (details supplied) for employment progression; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8835/23]
Máirt, 21 Feabh 2023
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School Transport
Peter Burke
430. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education when school transport will be available for a special needs school student (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8718/23]
Máirt, 21 Feabh 2023
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Ukraine War
Peter Burke
518. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he plans to expand the accommodation recognition payment scheme to include properties which are owned by a trust or a charity and currently fall outside the qualifying criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8820/23]
Máirt, 21 Feabh 2023
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Home Help Service
Peter Burke
701. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will consider reviewing the contracts for private homecare companies currently contracted by the HSE for home help hours (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8837/23]
Máirt, 14 Feabh 2023
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Social Welfare Payments
Peter Burke
403. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are any plans to introduce short-term illness benefit for the self-employed. [6822/23]
Máirt, 14 Feabh 2023
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Social Welfare Payments
Peter Burke
415. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider extending the carer’s benefit allowance to a person (details supplied). [7338/23]
Máirt, 14 Feabh 2023
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Ukraine War
Peter Burke
433. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of a long-standing offer of accommodation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6799/23]
Máirt, 14 Feabh 2023
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Ukraine War
Peter Burke
434. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of an offer of accommodation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6800/23]
Máirt, 14 Feabh 2023
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Nursing Homes
Peter Burke
663. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter regarding a facility (details supplied), given the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6801/23]
Máirt, 14 Feabh 2023
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Health Services
Peter Burke
857. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health when cardiopathy will be listed and covered under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7358/23]
Céad, 8 Feabh 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Peter Burke
322. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Justice if there are plans to extend the age limit for recruitment to An Garda Síochána. [5872/23]
Céad, 8 Feabh 2023
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Animal Carcase Disposal
Peter Burke
472. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the rights of an owner (details supplied) of a fee-simple bog who does not have turbary rights. [5592/23]
Máirt, 31 Ean 2023
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Emergency Accommodation
Peter Burke
538. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will acknowledge and respond to a pledge of accommodation (details supplied) made to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4744/23]
Máirt, 31 Ean 2023
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Disability Services
Peter Burke
681. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will consider an increase of the mobility allowance payment for a person (details supplied). [4263/23]
Céad, 18 Ean 2023
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School Admissions
Peter Burke
780. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education the catchment area that Glenmore Woods, Mullingar, County Westmeath is in, in relation to the primary schools in Mullingar town and surrounding area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1777/23]
Céad, 18 Ean 2023
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School Admissions
Peter Burke
797. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education when a secondary school place will be provided for a student (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2059/23]
Céad, 7 Noll 2022
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Social Welfare Payments
Peter Burke
79. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) will qualify for the over-65 benefit payment. [61236/22]
Céad, 7 Noll 2022
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Visa Applications
Peter Burke
111. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Justice the status of a visa for persons (details supplied). [61265/22]
Máirt, 29 Samh 2022
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Community Employment Schemes
Peter Burke
437. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection when a community employment supervisor (details supplied) will receive their gratuity payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59331/22]
Máirt, 29 Samh 2022
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Departmental Funding
Peter Burke
486. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58759/22]
Máirt, 22 Samh 2022
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Social Welfare Benefits
Peter Burke
449. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider extending the age for receipt of children's allowance until third level education finishes. [57557/22]
Máirt, 22 Samh 2022
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Visa Applications
Peter Burke
553. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide details on an application by a person (details supplied). [57616/22]
Máirt, 15 Samh 2022
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Energy Prices
Peter Burke
252. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the way in which a club (details supplied) can apply for assistance with its excessive energy bills; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56571/22]
Máirt, 8 Samh 2022
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Social Welfare Appeals
Peter Burke
669. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on an appeal by a person (details supplied). [54906/22]
Máirt, 8 Samh 2022
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Social Welfare Benefits
Peter Burke
730. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will examine the payment of illness benefit to a person (details supplied); and if she will consider same for double payments. [55552/22]
Déar, 27 DFómh 2022
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Social Welfare Payments
Peter Burke
233. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection when a working family payment will be made to a family (details supplied) renewing their application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53996/22]
Céad, 26 DFómh 2022
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Peter Burke
124. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if the conditions of a payment for a person (details supplied) will be reviewed. [53753/22]
Máirt, 25 DFómh 2022
written
Tax Code
Peter Burke
237. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance if he has reviewed the taxation system which may act as an obstacle to increasing (the development of solar energy aimed at farmers and persons with suitable land for leasing and renting in order to meet Ireland’s climate goals) activity in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52903/22]
Máirt, 25 DFómh 2022
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Tax Code
Peter Burke
247. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has reviewed the tax treatment of the rental income received by landowners involved in solar energy in comparison to land leased for other types of farming such as dairy. [52904/22]
Máirt, 25 DFómh 2022
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Tax Code
Peter Burke
248. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will review the tax treatment of rental income received by landowners and farmers who rent land for the development of solar energy; if his Department has considered a more equitable system to tax this land use in comparison to land leased for other agricultural endeavours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52905/22]
Máirt, 25 DFómh 2022
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School Transport
Peter Burke
414. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if her Department will consider a review of the secondary school transport route in the area from Coralstown, County Westmeath serving a school (details supplied) to take account of significant additional homes which now qualify for the school transport scheme, but that are a considerable distance from the nearest pick-up point; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53476/22]
Máirt, 25 DFómh 2022
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Cost of Living Issues
Peter Burke
484. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if illness benefit will be considered as a payment which qualifies for the additional lump sum payments as outlined in Budget 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53492/22]
Máirt, 25 DFómh 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Peter Burke
720. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has considered any incentives for the development of solar energy aimed at farmers and persons with suitable land for leasing and renting in order to meet Ireland’s climate goals [52903/22]
Máirt, 25 DFómh 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Peter Burke
746. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has considered any incentives for farmers who wish to rent their land for the development of solar energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52904/22]
Céad, 19 DFómh 2022
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Tax Code
Peter Burke
74. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend the reduced VAT rate of 9% on all electricity bills issued after 31 October 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52307/22]
Céad, 19 DFómh 2022
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Defence Forces
Peter Burke
94. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Defence if there is a review of the contract for Army sergeants who turn 50 years of age and their retention in the armed forces; the plans, if any, to retain these staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52304/22]
Céad, 19 DFómh 2022
written
School Transport
Peter Burke
120. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if school transport will be provided for a pupil (details supplied). [52373/22]
Máirt, 18 DFómh 2022
written
Renewable Energy Generation
Peter Burke
203. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the supports that are available for commercial solar energy; if there are plans to increase these supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51552/22]
Máirt, 18 DFómh 2022
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Social Welfare Benefits
Peter Burke
494. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection , further to Parliamentary Question No. 397 of 20 September, if she will provide further details regarding a payment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51116/22]
Máirt, 18 DFómh 2022
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Pension Provisions
Peter Burke
528. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will advise on an application by a person (details supplied) regarding a pension. [51674/22]
Máirt, 18 DFómh 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Peter Burke
848. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health when the staff at a nursing home (details supplied) will be awarded the pandemic recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52007/22]
Máirt, 18 DFómh 2022
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Prescriptions Charges
Peter Burke
854. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if retired pensioners from the UK living in Ireland are exempt from paying the prescription charge under the EU Social Security/Bilateral Agreement with the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52047/22]