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 6 de 21
Céad, 8 Feabh 2023
written
Legislative Reviews
Bríd Smith
316. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 472 of 30 November 2021, if he will clarify when the review will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5735/23]
Céad, 8 Feabh 2023
written
Greyhound Industry
Bríd Smith
474. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if allowing a named individual to enter a dog in a greyhound race in Shelbourne Park on 20 January 2023 while the individual is the subject of an exclusion order imposed by Rásaíocht Con Éireann for multiple serious doping offences undermines the integrity of the greyhound industry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5696/23]
Céad, 8 Feabh 2023
written
Greyhound Industry
Bríd Smith
475. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of non-coursing stud greyhounds registered with the Irish Coursing Club in each of the years 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5697/23]
Céad, 8 Feabh 2023
written
Greyhound Industry
Bríd Smith
476. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of mating certificates for non-coursing dogs obtained from the Irish Coursing Club in each of the years 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5698/23]
Céad, 8 Feabh 2023
written
Greyhound Industry
Bríd Smith
477. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of non-coursing litters registered with the Irish Coursing Club in each of the years 2021 and 2022, in tabular form (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5699/23]
Céad, 8 Feabh 2023
written
Greyhound Industry
Bríd Smith
478. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of non-coursing dogs tattooed and microchipped with the Irish Coursing Club in each of the years 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5700/23]
Céad, 8 Feabh 2023
written
Greyhound Industry
Bríd Smith
479. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of naming forms for non-coursing dogs obtained from the Irish Coursing Club in each of the years 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5701/23]
Céad, 8 Feabh 2023
written
Greyhound Industry
Bríd Smith
480. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of non-coursing dogs named with the Irish Coursing Club in each of the years 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5702/23]
Céad, 8 Feabh 2023
written
Greyhound Industry
Bríd Smith
481. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of non-coursing dogs for whom markings were put on their identity book by the Irish Coursing Club in each of the years 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5703/23]
Déar, 2 Feabh 2023
written
European Union
Bríd Smith
44. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he or other Ministers have sought or looked for legal advice in relation to Ireland's participation in EU battlegroups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5134/23]
Déar, 2 Feabh 2023
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Education Policy
Bríd Smith
149. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Education the discussions or arrangements that occur with her Department or local schools in cases in which children, as refugees or asylum seekers, in primary and secondary schools are moved, with little formal notice to the parents or staff involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5246/23]
Céad, 1 Feabh 2023
oral
Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Bríd Smith
4. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on his most recent engagement with political representatives and groups from Northern Ireland since he returned to Oifig an Taoisigh. [4423/23]
Céad, 1 Feabh 2023
written
Mother and Baby Homes
Bríd Smith
165. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the niece of a deceased woman (details supplied) who spent time in a mother and baby home is eligible to access the redress scheme; if this negates the claim for compensation if the child of the deceased woman was adopted on the mother's behalf; and if so, if this then allows the next of kin, a niece make a claim instead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5042/23]
Máirt, 31 Ean 2023
oral
Cabinet Committees
Bríd Smith
15. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with immigration and integration will next meet. [4422/23]
Máirt, 31 Ean 2023
written
Middle East
Bríd Smith
94. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is concerned about recent statements by the incoming Israeli Prime Minister, and their clear sanctioning of further illegal settlements and annexations in the West Bank; if he will raise this at EU and UN forums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4397/23]
Máirt, 31 Ean 2023
written
Legislative Measures
Bríd Smith
707. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health the current status of the Adult Safeguarding Bill 2017; when it is likely to move to the next stage of the legislative process; if he will acknowledge that legislation is urgently needed to protect vulnerable adults; if he will provide clarity and a legal framework for those involved in their care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4525/23]
Déar, 26 Ean 2023
written
Housing Schemes
Bríd Smith
104. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he can detail, the expected increase in social housing applicants as a result of the recent changes to the income thresholds; the measures his Department is taking to deal with any increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3717/23]
Déar, 26 Ean 2023
written
Housing Provision
Bríd Smith
144. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he can detail the reason that social housing targets were missed in 2022; the actions he intends to take to ensure targets are met for the coming period; the estimated time it will take to provide social housing units to meet current and predicted demand in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3716/23]
Déar, 26 Ean 2023
written
Energy Prices
Bríd Smith
198. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Finance if community clubs and halls are eligible to apply for the temporary business energy support scheme; if he plans to provide specific supports for such facilities in dealing with the current energy price crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3752/23]
Déar, 26 Ean 2023
written
Departmental Policies
Bríd Smith
247. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Education the steps she is taking to ensure that young persons, especially in schools and colleges, are not exposed to indirect advertising by drinks companies; if she will ensure that an organisation (details supplied) is not permitted in secondary schools; if she will ensure that there is a prohibition on alcohol industry funded programmes in Irish secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3751/23]
Déar, 26 Ean 2023
written
Energy Prices
Bríd Smith
333. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the supports that are available for community halls and clubs from her Department, especially in relation to energy costs and the current high energy costs incurred by many clubs and halls in keeping their facilities heated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3753/23]
Céad, 25 Ean 2023
written
School Accommodation
Bríd Smith
113. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Education if clarification will be provided in relation to the proposed amalgamation of three secondary schools into one complex (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3633/23]
Máirt, 24 Ean 2023
oral
Climate Action Plan
Bríd Smith
17. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Taoiseach the total number of actions in the 2021 climate action plan which have not been enacted to date; the numbers of high-impact actions which have failed to be enacted or that are delayed; the high-impact actions that remain to be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62712/22]
Máirt, 24 Ean 2023
oral
Climate Action Plan
Bríd Smith
21. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Taoiseach to report on the work of the climate action delivery board. [3411/23]
Máirt, 24 Ean 2023
written
Economic Policy
Bríd Smith
96. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Finance his views on the growth in the number of millionaires in the State, identified in a recent report that showed the two richest people in the State have more wealth than the poorest 50% of the population; and his views on whether Government policy has driven or is responsible for this trend. [3106/23]
Máirt, 24 Ean 2023
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Tax Code
Bríd Smith
161. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he will re-examine the proposal for a wealth tax in Ireland in light of a recent export on wealth and inequality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3105/23]
Máirt, 24 Ean 2023
written
Public Sector Pay
Bríd Smith
404. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department will immediately arrange a date to meet the WRC in relation to the pay claim that community employment supervisors and assistant supervisors have submitted through their respective unions; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there have been no wage increases for these workers since 2008 and in view of the substantial increases in cost-of-living, these workers need an urgent wage increase; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3171/23]
Máirt, 24 Ean 2023
written
Nursing Homes
Bríd Smith
482. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the ever-rising costs of nursing home care, with relatives reporting significant extra costs in addition to the basic contribution they make in addition to the fair deal scheme contribution; the Government’s plans to reduce this burden on relatives of nursing home patients; if the Government plans to increase support to relatives and nursing homes; if there are plans to increase the level of State provision of nursing home beds for those who cannot afford these significant costs; if he will acknowledge that there are people who require nursing homecare but who cannot avail of it due to the prohibitive costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2704/23]
Déar, 19 Ean 2023
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Bus Services
Bríd Smith
5. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will instruct the NTA to meet with residents and representatives in the Ballyfermot area to discuss the service on the new G spine and specifically the collapse of services in the lower Ballyfermot area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2375/23]
Déar, 19 Ean 2023
written
Bus Services
Bríd Smith
29. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if the BusConnects proposals due to be introduced in Dublin in 2023 will face delays as a result of driver shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2374/23]
Déar, 19 Ean 2023
written
Bus Services
Bríd Smith
62. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the impact current driver schedules, pay and rosters are having in the retention and recruitment of drivers in Dublin Bus, a company (details supplied) and Bus Éireann, which is resulting in frequent cancellation of services across the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2377/23]
Déar, 19 Ean 2023
written
National Transport Authority
Bríd Smith
94. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure the NTA does not award routes to companies on the basis of lower labour costs in the future under its competitive tendering processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2378/23]
Déar, 19 Ean 2023
written
Electric Vehicles
Bríd Smith
171. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if the Government has formally abandoned targets for 1 million private electric vehicles on the roads by 2030; if so, the way he plans to reach the targets for cuts to emissions in transport; if he will re-examine proposals for free public transport in view of such a change in Government transport climate policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62711/22]
Céad, 18 Ean 2023
written
Driver Test
Bríd Smith
237. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport the steps that his Department is taking to reduce the waiting time for driving tests; if he will acknowledge the difficulty that this is causing for those who need a full driving licence for work and or family reasons; if he will commit to ensuring that resources are deployed to bring down the waiting time for a test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1314/23]
Céad, 18 Ean 2023
written
Public Appointments Service
Bríd Smith
405. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Public Appointments Service can adequately evaluate non-nationals applying for jobs in the public service who may have higher level qualifications such as level 9 and but not have an Irish Leaving Certificate; if any weight or account is presently taking by the PAS when looking at such applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1256/23]
Céad, 18 Ean 2023
written
Public Appointments Service
Bríd Smith
406. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the PAS compiles any statistics on the recruitment levels of non-Irish nationals in the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1257/23]
Céad, 18 Ean 2023
written
Public Appointments Service
Bríd Smith
407. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if current employment practices of the PAS may be discriminating against highly educated non-Irish nationals in attaining employment opportunities in the public service, specifically in relation to the treatment of graduates from abroad without an Irish education background; if these practices are compatible with EU equality principles; if his Department has any plans to amend current employment practices in the PAS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1258/23]
Céad, 18 Ean 2023
written
Arts Policy
Bríd Smith
457. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department has met with representatives of artists affected by proposed development plans for Merrion Square which will severely impact their ability to display and show their works on the square. [2004/23]
Céad, 18 Ean 2023
written
Housing Schemes
Bríd Smith
523. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will clarify the way accommodation standards in tenancies that are supported by HAP/RAS payments are enforced; the number of payments to landlords that have been stopped in the past two years due to the accommodation being judged as not suitable for the tenant; the number of tenants who were refused HAP/RAS support prior to commencing a tenancy due to the accommodation being judged as inadequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63966/22]
Céad, 18 Ean 2023
written
Middle East
Bríd Smith
626. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps that he is taking to stop the imminent expulsion and forced transfer of over 1,000 Palestinians, including 500 children, by the Israeli Government in clear violation of international law; if will he acknowledge that the forcible transfer of such people in Occupied Territories is a war crime under international law and that the UN and international, Israeli and Palestinian human rights organisation have called this a grave violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2088/23]
Céad, 18 Ean 2023
written
Schools Building Projects
Bríd Smith
731. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the tender process for the new build at a school (details supplied) has been delayed as a result of lowest bids being unable to fulfil their quotations; if her Department will speed-up the process following the acceptance of the third bid; the timeframe to move to the next phase of the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63885/22]
Céad, 18 Ean 2023
written
Departmental Contracts
Bríd Smith
735. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Education the amounts paid from her Department or other bodies funded by her Department to a company (details supplied) for services in the past two years; if these contracts have any provision for extra payments based on performances and so on; the way an employee who is assessed as fit to work by the company can appeal or seek alternative opinions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63902/22]
Céad, 18 Ean 2023
written
Legislative Measures
Bríd Smith
981. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has any plans to include education as a future ground for discrimination in the Employment Equality and Discrimination Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1255/23]
Céad, 18 Ean 2023
written
Language Schools
Bríd Smith
1041. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will clarify in relation to the draft code of practice proposed for the ELE sector; if his Department or QQI will meet with private providers in advance of implementing any proposals (details supplied); if they will clarify any areas that may require explanation; and if he will clarify issues (details supplied). [1283/23]
Céad, 18 Ean 2023
written
Ambulance Service
Bríd Smith
1175. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details in relation to the recruitment drive by the National Ambulance Service for qualified paramedics (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63261/22]
Céad, 18 Ean 2023
written
Departmental Inquiries
Bríd Smith
1176. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding the establishment of the promised inquiry on the historical licensing and prescribing of sodium valproate; when he expects that the inquiry will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63262/22]
Céad, 18 Ean 2023
written
Health Services
Bríd Smith
1177. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health the services that are currently available to those diagnosed with foetal valproate spectrum disorder; the way that families can access these services within their communities following a diagnosis; if he will provide an update on discussions between the HSE and his Department to improve access to services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63263/22]
Céad, 18 Ean 2023
written
Departmental Expenditure
Bríd Smith
1350. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health the amounts paid from his Department or other bodies funded by his Department to a company (details supplied) for services in the past two years; if these contracts have any provision for extra payments based on performances and so on; the way that an employee who is assessed as fit to work by the company can appeal or seek alternative opinions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63903/22]
Céad, 18 Ean 2023
written
Pesticide Use
Bríd Smith
1834. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps that are taken by his Department on foot of complaints or allegations around damage caused by herbicide or pesticide spraying on farms; if inspectors routinely take soil or water samples to test for the presence of chemical following such complaints; if this does not occur at present, if it would be considered in the future; the actions that are taken on foot of a specific allegation of crop and insect damage from spraying activities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1277/23]
Céad, 18 Ean 2023
written
Rural Schemes
Bríd Smith
1896. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she intends to commit to the plans for a long-awaited community centre on the Tullow Road, Carlow; if her attention has been drawn to reports that the plans have been designed by the local authority and that a community consultation has taken place in an area that has one of the largest population densities in Carlow town and urgently requires proper amenities; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the plans have been ready for almost a year; when the Government will commit to matching the necessary funding; when the funding will be released; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63353/22]
Déar, 15 Noll 2022
written
Energy Infrastructure
Bríd Smith
117. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the Government supports the siting and building of LNG facilities in this State, specifically in Shannon and Cork in cases in which such facilities specify they will not use fracked gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62709/22]
Déar, 15 Noll 2022
written
Medicinal Products
Bríd Smith
301. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) in relation to the prescription of a medication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62848/22]
Déar, 15 Noll 2022
written
Nursing Education
Bríd Smith
328. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made on implementing the recommendations from the McHugh report on the conditions and allowances of student nurses and midwives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62945/22]
Máirt, 13 Noll 2022
oral
Cabinet Committees
Bríd Smith
10. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on transport will next meet. [59258/22]
Máirt, 13 Noll 2022
written
Work Permits
Bríd Smith
150. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 104 of 6 December 2022, his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62017/22]
Máirt, 13 Noll 2022
written
Cost of Living Issues
Bríd Smith
174. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the supports or arrangements that have been made to ensure that persons in rented accommodation who do not have a MRP number can get access to the electricity support grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61642/22]
Máirt, 13 Noll 2022
written
Cost of Living Issues
Bríd Smith
176. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will engage with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities in relation to the treatment of vulnerable users and the charging of these customers for meter readings. [61668/22]
Máirt, 13 Noll 2022
written
Financial Services
Bríd Smith
255. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Finance the number of complaints to the Ombudsman for Financial Services in the past three years; the number of these that were deemed ineligible for being out of date or time; if he can clarify whether complaints regarding the actions of banks and financial institutions to the Ombudsman are constrained by the date at which the incident and-or complaint arose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62266/22]
Máirt, 13 Noll 2022
written
Rental Sector
Bríd Smith
289. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on a matter (details supplied) in relation to the standards in rented accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61640/22]
Máirt, 13 Noll 2022
written
Housing Policy
Bríd Smith
298. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will clarify the situation in relation to a couple who are named tenants in a social housing house but who become separated; if it is possible to have one named tenant removed from the tenancy agreement; if so, the way that this is done; if each local authority operates in a different manner; and if this situation is covered by national regulations or by statutory instruments. [61729/22]
Máirt, 13 Noll 2022
written
Domestic Violence
Bríd Smith
299. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if clarification will be provided regarding a situation of domestic violence in cases in which a person can have their violent partner removed from the tenancy agreement with their local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61730/22]
Máirt, 13 Noll 2022
written
Child and Family Agency
Bríd Smith
343. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Education if she supports the proposed restructuring of Tusla given the policy and finance remit of education welfare services sits in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61674/22]
Máirt, 13 Noll 2022
written
Child and Family Agency
Bríd Smith
344. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Education if she has been consulted about proposed restructuring of educational welfare services within Tusla; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61675/22]
Máirt, 13 Noll 2022
written
Child and Family Agency
Bríd Smith
345. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Education the way that her Department can ensure that the focus of educational welfare services remains on attendance, participation, retention if proposed restructuring by Tusla services goes ahead; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61676/22]
Máirt, 13 Noll 2022
written
Child and Family Agency
Bríd Smith
346. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Education the way that she will ensure that her Department's funds remain targeted on the best educational outcomes for all young people if TESS is disbanded under Tusla restructuring proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61677/22]
Máirt, 13 Noll 2022
written
Disability Services
Bríd Smith
562. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health the reason that HSE disability services have refused to fund a person (details supplied) for access to sheltered accommodation; the criteria that the disability services look for when accessing such requests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61797/22]
Máirt, 13 Noll 2022
written
Disability Services
Bríd Smith
563. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify the rights of persons to appeal or seek a review of a decision by HSE disability services to refuse to fund an application for sheltered accommodation as in the case of a person (details supplied); if an appeal is possible for such decisions; if so, the criteria used in deciding such appeals; if such decisions are reviewed prior to any appeal; if such decisions can be referred to any third party; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61798/22]
Déar, 8 Noll 2022
written
Medical Cards
Bríd Smith
49. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that wheelchair users with lifelong conditions often have to re-apply for entitlements such as medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56936/22]
Déar, 8 Noll 2022
written
National Car Test
Bríd Smith
203. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he can clarify a previous statement in respect of the number of vehicles tested per day by car testers at NCT sites; if previously stated numbers of seven or eight per day were correct; if testers are in fact contracted to test two cars per hour during a ten-hour day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61482/22]
Déar, 8 Noll 2022
written
National Car Test
Bríd Smith
204. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if new employees performing inspection support personnel duties at NCT sites have the minimum qualification as required by European legislation; and if they have the qualifications as set out in the tendered document. [61483/22]
Déar, 8 Noll 2022
written
National Car Test
Bríd Smith
205. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he can detail the section within the RSA which adjudicates on qualifications; and the reason that a level 5 qualification was referenced as a suitable qualification for car testers. [61484/22]
Déar, 8 Noll 2022
written
National Car Test
Bríd Smith
206. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if the contractor for the NCT (details supplied) has indemnified the RSA on behalf of the State in light of its new policy of hiring inspection support personnel. [61485/22]
Déar, 8 Noll 2022
written
National Car Test
Bríd Smith
207. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if, in light of the decision to hire inspection support personnel to conduct some stages of the car test at NCT sites, the tendered agreement between the State and an organisation (details supplied) has resulted in any material change to the specifications of the tender. [61486/22]
Déar, 8 Noll 2022
written
Postal Services
Bríd Smith
272. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details of any discussions or consultations that she has had with representatives of postmasters in relation to the huge workload expected by them in the coming weeks, especially in terms of paying double payments and fortnightly payments in the same week; if she will be holding meetings with any representatives to discuss other issues (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61527/22]
Déar, 8 Noll 2022
written
Third Level Costs
Bríd Smith
289. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 525 of 29 November 2022, if funding allocated to the student assistance fund can be used or applied for to help repeat students cover their fees and registration costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61520/22]
Déar, 8 Noll 2022
written
Health Services Staff
Bríd Smith
299. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health the position regarding section 38 workers; if funding has been made available to ensure that these workers receive the pay awards agreed under the Building Momentum pay agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61517/22]
Déar, 8 Noll 2022
written
Health Services Staff
Bríd Smith
331. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health the position regarding section 38 workers; if funding has been made available to ensure these workers receive the pay awards agreed under the Building Momentum pay agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61518/22]
Déar, 8 Noll 2022
written
Vaccination Programme
Bríd Smith
332. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health if he, his Department, or representatives of the HSE have met or will meet with representatives of a group (details supplied) to discuss its concerns on vaccine-related side effects; if he can detail the safeguards and measures taken by the HSE and his Department to monitor and review the effectiveness and health impacts of the ongoing vaccine programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61519/22]
Déar, 8 Noll 2022
written
Agriculture Schemes
Bríd Smith
374. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he can detail any meetings or discussions that he or his Department have had with persons who have resigned from the Burren programme over concerns regarding the replacement scheme and fears that it could have negative impacts on the Burren landscape; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61512/22]
Déar, 8 Noll 2022
written
Agriculture Schemes
Bríd Smith
375. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way that the replacement scheme for the Burren programme will impact those 300 farmers currently in the programme; and if supports available will match the amounts available under the current Burren programme. [61513/22]
Déar, 8 Noll 2022
written
Agriculture Schemes
Bríd Smith
376. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61514/22]
Céad, 7 Noll 2022
written
Departmental Meetings
Bríd Smith
5. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he or his officials will meet with a student (details supplied) who has started a hunger and thirst strike over concerns relating the climate crisis in order to address the issues the student has raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61103/22]
Céad, 7 Noll 2022
written
Driver Test
Bríd Smith
15. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 30 of 10 November 2022, if the new inspection support personnel, ISP, are employed under the same conditions as current qualified testers and within the same conditions as set by law regarding hours of employment; if the ISP are subject to Irish employment law or, alternatively, are they being paid in Spain and subject to Spanish employment law; if their level 5 qualification is in a mechanical or a related trade; if he will be implementing EU directive 2014/45/EU in full, which deals with the minimum requirements concerning the competence training and certification of inspectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61326/22]
Céad, 7 Noll 2022
written
School Staff
Bríd Smith
53. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Education if she intends to conduct a review in the near future of the effectiveness of her Department’s payroll system in light of reported issues from teachers regarding difficulty having changes made or mistakes rectified in salaries; the reason it is taking so long to have salary issues addressed and the difficulties for teachers trying to communicate with her Department; if she will specifically investigate the issues reported by a deputy principal (details supplied) and ensure that the problems are rectified as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61114/22]
Céad, 7 Noll 2022
written
School Uniforms
Bríd Smith
60. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Education if separate funding streams are available to schools to help with the costs of providing tracksuits for pupils at primary school level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61272/22]
Céad, 7 Noll 2022
written
Work Permits
Bríd Smith
112. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 312 of 1 December 2022, if a series of matters (details supplied) in relation to same will be clarified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61286/22]
Máirt, 6 Noll 2022
written
Immigration Policy
Bríd Smith
45. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice if she will clarify the position of those workers, many of whom are presently working in sectors suffering chronic shortages of staff, who are presently in the state on a G1 graduate visa, when their visa has or is due to expire and where their job would ordinarily require the position to be advertised and filled in line with the labour market needs test; if such workers remain in their employment; if their visa can be extended; if she will examine such extensions beyond the present time limits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60610/22]
Máirt, 6 Noll 2022
written
Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell
Bríd Smith
50. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice if she will clarify the outcome of her meeting with the family of a person (details supplied); if she has considered their demand for an independent public inquiry into their death; if she can report on the status of the scoping inquiry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60611/22]
Máirt, 6 Noll 2022
written
Work Permits
Bríd Smith
104. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 160, 161, 163, 164 and 166 of 1 December 2022, the position of the person, who having secured full-time employment while on a G1 graduate visa, has now been informed they must fulfil the labour market needs test to secure a work permit which was not originally required when they applied for and secured the position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61037/22]
Máirt, 6 Noll 2022
written
Third Level Costs
Bríd Smith
443. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 525 of 29 November 2022, if there are plans to allow students who have to repeat a year apply to the student assistance fund for help to cover fees in view of their exclusion from the reduced registration fees (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60766/22]
Máirt, 6 Noll 2022
written
Health Services
Bríd Smith
544. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will outline any plans to establish a community neuro-rehabilitation team in CHO7; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that only 15% of persons have access to community neuro-rehabilitation teams and that despite the promise of a team for each CHO area, only two have been delivered; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that these teams reduce the average length of stay in hospital, which could result in saving over 42,000 bed days each year; when CHO7 will have a team in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60301/22]
Déar, 1 Noll 2022
written
Housing Policy
Bríd Smith
37. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if changes to income limits for social housing will be backdated; if anyone removed from the list in that period will have their years on the list restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59785/22]
Déar, 1 Noll 2022
written
Housing Policy
Bríd Smith
87. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will issue a circular to all local authorities to ensure that they will buy homes if tenants are in receipt of notices to quit where the tenants would be eligible for social housing or cost-rental housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59786/22]
Déar, 1 Noll 2022
written
Further and Higher Education
Bríd Smith
103. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will examine the position of students who must repeat a year of their degree course; if he will ensure that they receive supports available to others such as the reduction in registration fees previously announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59784/22]
Déar, 1 Noll 2022
written
Work Permits
Bríd Smith
160. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will examine the case of a teacher (details supplied) who teaches an autism class in a school which has four other unfilled teaching posts due to a teacher shortage in which the person faces losing their position due to a refusal to issue a work permit to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59914/22]
Déar, 1 Noll 2022
written
Work Permits
Bríd Smith
161. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if non-EU applicants can apply for positions advertised on a website (details supplied); if she plans to change current work permit legislation in relation to teaching positions given the current crisis in filling positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59915/22]
Déar, 1 Noll 2022
written
Work Permits
Bríd Smith
163. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the case of a person (details supplied) who has been refused a work permit to continue working as an SNA will be examined; if any exceptional circumstances or discretion can be applied by his Department to allow this person to continue working in the school given the crisis in attracting and retaining staff in this sector and the difficulties faced by the school in replacing this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59910/22]
Déar, 1 Noll 2022
written
Work Permits
Bríd Smith
164. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if teaching jobs advertised for teaching staff on a website (details supplied) which receive applications from persons from non-EU states residing in Ireland must also be advertised on another website to comply with current work permit regulations relating to positions not deemed critical skills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59911/22]
Déar, 1 Noll 2022
written
Work Permits
Bríd Smith
165. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he intends to revise current regulation and legislation regarding work permits and categories of critical skills in relation to teaching staff in primary and post primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59912/22]
Déar, 1 Noll 2022
written
Work Permits
Bríd Smith
166. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department has any flexibility in relation to the issuing of temporary work permits for jobs not deemed critical skills jobs in cases in which an applicant (details supplied) has commenced work in a position and where their removal from that position will result in extreme hardship to vulnerable people reliant on their continued employment in that position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59913/22]