Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Social Welfare Appeals

Michael Ring

261. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal will be dealt with for a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58630/22]

Housing Policy

Michael Ring

293. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will explain the rationale behind affordable housing (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57620/22]

Foreign Birth Registration

Michael Ring

322. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a foreign birth registration will be completed for a person (details supplied); the date that this application was received by his Department; the stage it is currently at; when it is expected that it will be dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57368/22]

School Transport

Michael Ring

411. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when school transport will be provided for a Ukrainian national (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57965/22]

Social Welfare Benefits

Michael Ring

420. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection if there has been a change in the way that joint bank accounts are assessed as means in instances in which the account is held jointly by a father and son (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57271/22]

Social Welfare Appeals

Michael Ring

428. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal by a person (details supplied) will be dealt with; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57452/22]

Ukraine War

Michael Ring

477. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in respect of accommodation that is being provided given the substantial amount that is owed to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57272/22]

Health Services

Michael Ring

612. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the cutbacks in services (details supplied); when further funding will be allocated in order that those centres can reopen; when additional staffing will be provided for these centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57544/22]

Health Services

Michael Ring

613. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health when a service (details supplied) will be fully resumed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57545/22]

Health Services

Michael Ring

646. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the reason that a health centre unit (details supplied) does not provide x-ray services to the local population for injuries to the body; the person or body that made this decision; the rationale for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57680/22]

Health Services

Michael Ring

647. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health his views on whether it is acceptable for GPs to have to refer patients to a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57681/22]

Health Service Executive

Michael Ring

762. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health when funding will be restored in respect of a person (details supplied); the reason no response has issued from the HSE to this query which was sent to them on 18 October 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58130/22]

Social Welfare Payments

Michael Ring

225. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason that a cohort of persons (details supplied) are being denied the disability support grant in view of the fact that they would have been previously in receipt of a qualifying payment, namely the disability allowance and have only been temporarily changed to a training allowance for the duration of their course; if this decision will be reversed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57089/22]

Departmental Bodies

Michael Ring

146. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 151 of 2 June 2022, if he is satisfied that the appointments in Inland Fisheries Ireland are made in accordance with best practice and standards and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56076/22]

Offshore Exploration

Michael Ring

162. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding an application in respect of a location (details supplied); if the application will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56629/22]

Road Projects

Michael Ring

178. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in relation to the selection of a route (details supplied); the length of time that land has been sterilised along this route; when he expects the route to be definitely selected, in view of the reported difficulties that it is causing to residents in that area along the route, and that there have been serious accidents on the road, which emphasises the need for urgency in having the route finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56303/22]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Michael Ring

364. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has sufficient contributions to qualify for invalidity pension. [56124/22]

State Pensions

Michael Ring

366. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application by a person (details supplied) for the State pension (contributory) could be reviewed according to section 110(2) of the legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56126/22]

Social Welfare Benefits

Michael Ring

373. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an application for SWA considering that the claim was received by her Department on 24 August 2022 (details supplied) and the delay that has caused undue financial hardship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56158/22]

Social Welfare Benefits

Michael Ring

378. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason that a decision has not been reached to date on an exceptional needs payment for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo, in view of the fact this application is with her Department since September 2022 and the person involved is in urgent need of assistance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56305/22]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Michael Ring

531. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the reason that a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has been refused a piece of equipment, given their medical condition, the need for same, and that the fact that it has been recommended that they have access to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56260/22]

Health Services Staff

Michael Ring

549. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health when a speech and language therapy position (details supplied) that has been vacant since August 2021 will be filled in view of the detrimental effect it is having on children living in that area who cannot access regular speech and language therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56365/22]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Michael Ring

558. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health when funding will be provided to purchase a necessary piece of equipment for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo, given the severity of their diagnosis and the need for the equipment. [56466/22]

Agriculture Schemes

Michael Ring

608. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason that his Department has held back a payment for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo, in view of the fact that this payment is due to this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56306/22]

Flood Risk Management

Michael Ring

186. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport when a meeting will be arranged with the OPW to progress a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54483/22]

Tax Code

Michael Ring

281. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider the BIK rate change coming into effect in January 2023, in view of the impact that it will have on employees who have no choice but to use a company car, particularly in view of the current cost-of-living crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54934/22]

Flood Risk Management

Michael Ring

307. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the position in relation to a project (details supplied) following the feasibility study which was carried out by the local authority and funded by the OPW; when a meeting between the OPW and the Department of Transport will be arranged to progress matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54482/22]

Tax Code

Michael Ring

315. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the rationale of new mileage rates (details supplied) in comparison to the BIK rate changes from January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54937/22]

Flood Risk Management

Michael Ring

319. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a scheme (details supplied); when the works will commence on site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55281/22]

Departmental Staff

Michael Ring

367. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of persons working in the Land Registry Office in a specific location (details supplied) at the present time; the number who were working in the Land Registry Office in this location from January 2017 to date on a monthly basis in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54429/22]

Departmental Staff

Michael Ring

368. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are any vacancies in an office (details supplied); if so, if these vacancies have been advertised; the steps that have been taken to fill these positions; when the positions are expected to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54430/22]

School Transport

Michael Ring

511. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education if school transport will be provided to a student (details supplied) in County Mayo. [54163/22]

School Transport

Michael Ring

521. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when bus tickets will issue to siblings (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54271/22]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Michael Ring

641. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection if there has been a change in the way that joint bank accounts are assessed as means (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54360/22]

Pension Provisions

Michael Ring

647. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider adapting a new procedure (details supplied) to negate situations of overpayments following death; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54480/22]

Adoption Services

Michael Ring

785. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the plans to address the delays in releasing informing under a service (details supplied); if more staff will be provided to this service to address the delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55274/22]

Prison Service

Michael Ring

899. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons (details supplied) who have been repatriated from Ireland to locations around the world for the past five years; the countries to which they were repatriated, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55578/22]

Prison Service

Michael Ring

901. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons (details supplied) who have been repatriated from locations around the world to Ireland for the past five years; the countries from which they were repatriated, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55611/22]

Health Service Executive

Michael Ring

979. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the reason that the HSE has not responded to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54450/22]

Health Services

Michael Ring

1126. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the reason that a pain treatment has been denied to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if this decision will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55051/22]

Disadvantaged Status

Michael Ring

203. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education the reasons that a primary school (details supplied) has not been granted DEIS status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53958/22]

Arts Centres

Michael Ring

288. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the funding that has been provided to a project (details supplied); the funding commitment, if any, that has been committed towards long-term operational costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53493/22]

Derelict Sites

Michael Ring

292. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a dwelling can be deemed as derelict by a local authority under the Derelict Sites Act 1990, when the property is in fact lived in and has been the owner’s principal private residence for years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52736/22]

Housing Policy

Michael Ring

304. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason that the income threshold for social housing was increased in only five of 31 local authority areas; if he will outline the premise for this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52949/22]

Housing Schemes

Michael Ring

310. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are any plans to provide housing-with-care accommodation schemes in County Mayo (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53024/22]

Social Welfare Code

Michael Ring

435. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason that persons who have paid a certain contribution (details supplied) with limited income cannot qualify for the household benefits package; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52794/22]

Agriculture Schemes

Michael Ring

765. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a time extension for the submission of applications (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53269/22]

Agriculture Schemes

Michael Ring

770. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the grant support for agtech and dairy improvement that will be available in a scheme (details supplied), particularly for equipment which reduces labour and improves farm safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53347/22]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Michael Ring

356. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the need for an extension of the medical device directive and active implantable medical device directive certificates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52633/22]

Disability Services

Michael Ring

357. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health his views on the need to allow conditional and temporary medical device regulation certification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52638/22]

Disability Services

Michael Ring

358. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health his views on the need to abolish the medical device regulation warehousing deadline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52639/22]

School Transport

Michael Ring

122. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education if an eligible pupil (details supplied) in County Mayo will be provided with school transport, in light of the additional funding which was approved in Budget 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52447/22]

An Garda Síochána

Michael Ring

635. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice the number of visits that An Garda Síochána has made under a scheme (details supplied) from 1 January 2017 to date, in tabular form. [51112/22]

Departmental Reports

Michael Ring

182. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide this Deputy with a copy of a report (details supplied). [50928/22]

Rail Network

Michael Ring

198. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport if plans for the new metro will have consequences for the environmentally sensitive area of St. Stephen's Green; if a plan or biodiversity audit has been drawn up to protect this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50963/22]

Rail Network

Michael Ring

227. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the new metro will have implications for the various cultural and archaeological artefacts in St. Stephen's Green; if iconic statues and architectural structures will be preserved; if a cultural audit has been carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50965/22]

School Transport

Michael Ring

246. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education if she will clarify the seating capacity of a vehicle (details supplied) and the actual tickets issued for a school transport service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50769/22]

Special Educational Needs

Michael Ring

277. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education the reason that a visit to a school (details supplied) in County Mayo has not taken place given that this visit was promised over a month ago. [51085/22]

School Transport

Michael Ring

100. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when transport will be arranged for five pupils (details supplied) in County Mayo. [50690/22]

General Practitioner Services

Michael Ring

170. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if he will he clarify the net income threshold for single householders to qualify for free GP care (details supplied); the expected date for the implementation of this measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50466/22]

Mental Health Services

Michael Ring

220. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the reason that a response has not issued to date to a query in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the urgency of the case. [50699/22]

Departmental Bodies

Michael Ring

156. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Taoiseach the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by his Department; the number of employees in each; and the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency. [49194/22]

School Transport

Michael Ring

393. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when school transport will be provided for a pupil (details supplied) with special educational needs to and from school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49680/22]

Social Welfare Benefits

Michael Ring

483. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision can urgently issue on an supplementary welfare allowance claim for a person (details supplied) given that their application was submitted several weeks ago; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49526/22]

Primary Care Centres

Michael Ring

631. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update in relation to a project (details supplied); if the construction work has recommenced; the estimated timeframe for when the facility will be completed in light of the construction downtime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49521/22]

Departmental Reviews

Michael Ring

723. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the status of setting up an independent review within a profession (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50039/22]

Health Services

Michael Ring

745. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of services in an area (details supplied); if alterative arrangements are being made to provide the services in that locality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50195/22]

Departmental Bodies

Michael Ring

118. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by his Department; the number of employees in each; the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49183/22]

Departmental Bodies

Michael Ring

128. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by his Department; the number of employees in each; the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49184/22]

Inland Fisheries

Michael Ring

132. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps that he has taken to deal with information which was submitted to his Department (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49231/22]

Departmental Bodies

Michael Ring

142. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by his Department; the number of employees in each; the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49196/22]

Departmental Bodies

Michael Ring

161. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by his Department; the number of employees in each; the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49185/22]

Departmental Bodies

Michael Ring

171. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by his Department; the number of employees in each; the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49191/22]

Departmental Bodies

Michael Ring

177. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by her Department; the number of employees in each; the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49195/22]

Departmental Data

Michael Ring

181. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of households in receipt of HAP payments on 1 January for each local authority in each of the past three years in tabular form. [49123/22]

Departmental Data

Michael Ring

182. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of households in receipt of RAS payments on 1 January for each local authority in each of the past three years in tabular form.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49124/22]

Departmental Data

Michael Ring

183. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of housing units owned by each local authority as of 1 January in each of the past three years in tabular form. [49125/22]

Departmental Data

Michael Ring

184. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant and unoccupied housing units in each local authority on 1 January in each of the past three years in tabular form.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49126/22]

Departmental Data

Michael Ring

185. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the duration of the vacancies in each vacant and unoccupied housing unit for each local authority for periods of under one, up to three and up to six months in 2020 and 2021, in tabular form. [49136/22]

Departmental Bodies

Michael Ring

189. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by his Department; the number of employees in each; the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49189/22]

Departmental Bodies

Michael Ring

215. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by his Department; the number of employees in each; the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49186/22]

Departmental Bodies

Michael Ring

229. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Defence the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by his Department; the number of employees in each; the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49181/22]

School Transport

Michael Ring

241. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education if school transport will be provided to a pupil (details supplied) given that there are a number of spare seats on the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48578/22]

School Accommodation

Michael Ring

242. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when a decision will be made on an application under the additional accommodation scheme for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49145/22]

Departmental Staff

Michael Ring

244. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education if a matter will be finalised for a person (details supplied) in view of the extensive negotiations that have taken place between this person and her Department and the undue hardship that this is causing to this person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49178/22]

Departmental Bodies

Michael Ring

245. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by her Department; the number of employees in each; the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49182/22]

Departmental Bodies

Michael Ring

265. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by her Department; the number of employees in each; the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49193/22]

Departmental Bodies

Michael Ring

290. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by his Department; the number of employees in each; the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49180/22]

Departmental Bodies

Michael Ring

316. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by his Department; the number of employees in each; the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49187/22]

Departmental Bodies

Michael Ring

323. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by her Department; the number of employees in each; the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49190/22]

Departmental Bodies

Michael Ring

355. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by his Department; the number of employees in each; the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49188/22]

Departmental Bodies

Michael Ring

400. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by his Department; the number of employees in each; the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49179/22]

Departmental Data

Michael Ring

428. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by her Department; the number of employees in each; the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49192/22]

Departmental Investigations

Michael Ring

68. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if an investigation which was carried out on a board (details supplied) has been completed; if so, the outcome of the investigation; if he will provide a copy of the investigation to this Deputy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48862/22]

Foreign Birth Registration

Michael Ring

338. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a foreign birth registration application by a person (details supplied) will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48499/22]

State Pensions

Michael Ring

423. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection when an anomaly (details supplied) will be resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48022/22]

Social Welfare Rates

Michael Ring

424. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection if an alternative tax year can be used to calculate the illness benefit payment rate for a person (details supplied) given that their employment was restricted in 2020 according to Government guidelines during the Covid pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48074/22]

Tobacco Control Measures

Michael Ring

586. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health if there are any proposals to extend a ban on smoking outdoors at public or private buildings for the benefit of public health; if there are plans to ban persons from congregating and smoking outside; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47991/22]

Energy Prices

Michael Ring

65. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the length of time an application has been with his Department (details supplied); when it is going to be finalised in view of the current energy crisis in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46980/22]

Electricity Generation

Michael Ring

75. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he intends to amend the feed-in tariff (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47664/22]