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Wed, 23 Jan 2019
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Housing Assistance Payment Data
Darragh O'Brien
261. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of recipients of the housing assistance payment since its inception; the estimated cost in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3297/19]
Wed, 23 Jan 2019
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Rental Accommodation Scheme Data
Darragh O'Brien
262. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount spent on the rental accommodation scheme in each of the years 2011 to 2018; the estimated cost in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3298/19]
Wed, 23 Jan 2019
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Rental Accommodation Scheme Data
Darragh O'Brien
263. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of recipients of the rental accommodation scheme in each of the years 2011 to 2018; the estimated cost in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3299/19]
Wed, 23 Jan 2019
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Housing Data
Darragh O'Brien
264. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount spent on the social housing current expenditure programme in each of the years 2011 to 2018; the estimated cost in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3300/19]
Wed, 23 Jan 2019
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Housing Data
Darragh O'Brien
265. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of units on the social housing current expenditure programme in each of the years 2011 to 2018; the estimated cost in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3301/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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School Accommodation Provision
Darragh O'Brien
76. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the lack of secondary school places in north County Dublin, specifically in Malahide, Kinsealy, Portmarnock and Swords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2540/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Tax Code
Darragh O'Brien
113. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the details of the decision of the Revenue Commissioners to commence taxing medical services provided by a company (details supplied) to workers and pensioners who have worked with the company; the rationale for the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2388/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Brexit Issues
Darragh O'Brien
439. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Health if he has prepared plans to counteract delays to insulin delivery from Denmark should the UK landbridge be closed in the event that a no-deal Brexit occurs at the March 2019 deadline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2879/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Driver Licence Renewals
Darragh O'Brien
543. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is provision to reactivate a driver licence; if so, if it can be done via retaking a driver test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2558/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Planning Guidelines
Darragh O'Brien
676. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he and-or local authorities have the powers to implement an area-specific, time-bound moratorium on granting of planning permissions for housing developments (details supplied); if so, the person or body responsible for putting in place such a moratorium; the way in which it would operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2454/19]
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
125. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the refurbishment and provision of an extension for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1939/19]
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
126. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the start date for prefab replacement for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1940/19]
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
127. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the progress for the delivery of a new school for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1941/19]
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
128. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding progress on a permanent school building project for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1942/19]
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
129. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new secondary school for the Swords area of County Dublin as announced in November 2015; if he has identified locations for the proposed school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1943/19]
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
130. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new secondary school for the Malahide and Portmarnock areas of County Dublin as announced in November 2015; if he has identified locations for these proposed schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1944/19]
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
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Site Acquisitions
Darragh O'Brien
131. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a permanent site for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1945/19]
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
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Site Acquisitions
Darragh O'Brien
132. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new site for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1946/19]
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
133. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding progress on a new school building project for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1947/19]
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
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Site Acquisitions
Darragh O'Brien
134. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new site for a school (details supplied) as announced in November 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1948/19]
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
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Schools Building Projects
Darragh O'Brien
135. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that the works to provide a new school building for a school (details supplied) in addition to the associated refurbishment works commence as a matter of urgent priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1949/19]
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
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Invalidity Pension Applications
Darragh O'Brien
248. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for invalidity benefit by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1927/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Pyrite Remediation Programme
Darragh O'Brien
40. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of homes that have accessed the pyrite remediation scheme; the number of applications refused; the number due to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1587/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Social and Affordable Housing Provision
Darragh O'Brien
42. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of affordable housing targets for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1588/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Social and Affordable Housing Funding
Darragh O'Brien
44. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the development of a special purpose vehicle, SPV, by the Irish Council for Social Housing, ICSH, for the investment of funds in social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1589/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Housing Policy
Darragh O'Brien
46. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when new rural housing guidelines will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1314/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Building Control Management System
Darragh O'Brien
47. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to develop supports for multi-unit developments affected by fire defects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1316/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility
Darragh O'Brien
69. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the review of the income eligibility limits for social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1313/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Local Authority Housing Applications Data
Darragh O'Brien
90. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the output of social housing new build in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1315/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Tenant Purchase Scheme Review
Darragh O'Brien
99. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the review of the tenant purchase scheme will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1312/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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School Accommodation Provision
Darragh O'Brien
303. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of secondary school places in the Kinsealy, Malahide and Portmarnock areas of north County Dublin (details supplied); the steps he is taking to address the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54172/18]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Darragh O'Brien
550. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the status of the reimbursement of the drug Cinryze; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54090/18]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Legislative Measures
Darragh O'Brien
1183. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of ballots undertaken under section 48 of the Environmental (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 since its commencement; the number of ballots that have been passed in circumstances in which the ballots have occurred; the number rejected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1514/19]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Foreshore Licence Applications
Darragh O'Brien
661. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of processing the foreshore licence application by Galway City Council so that it can commence critical coastal protection works from Sáilín to Silverstrand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53015/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Schools Building Projects
Darragh O'Brien
188. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new secondary school for the Malahide and Portmarnock areas of County Dublin as announced in November 2015; if he has identified locations for these proposed schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51741/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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School Accommodation
Darragh O'Brien
189. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a permanent site for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51742/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Social and Affordable Housing
Darragh O'Brien
569. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the estimated cost of installing gas heating systems for water and home heating for an average social house build; the estimated cost of installing oil heating and fully electric heating systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51551/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Social and Affordable Housing
Darragh O'Brien
570. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the estimated cost of installing gas heating systems for water and home heating for an average affordable house build; the estimated cost of installing oil heating and fully electric heating systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51552/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Social and Affordable Housing
Darragh O'Brien
571. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the estimated cost of converting an average social house from a gas or oil heating system to a fully electric heating system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51553/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Social and Affordable Housing
Darragh O'Brien
572. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the estimated cost of converting an average affordable house from a gas or oil heating system to a fully electric heating system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51554/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Social and Affordable Housing Data
Darragh O'Brien
573. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of residential units owned by the State, local authorities or otherwise that have gas, oil and electric heating systems, respectively in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51555/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Planning Issues
Darragh O'Brien
580. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the headquarters, number of staff and estimated full staff complement of the Office of the Planning Regulator; when it will be fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51921/18]
Wed, 5 Dec 2018
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Disabilities Assessments
Darragh O'Brien
86. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the way in which he plans to reduce the long waiting times for children in need of an assessment from early intervention teams in north County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50717/18]
Wed, 5 Dec 2018
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Residency Permits
Darragh O'Brien
184. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if additional resources have been provided to process applications for permission to remain under the special scheme announced on 15 October 2018 in response to the decision of the Supreme Court in cases (details supplied); the length of time these applications will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51010/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Home Care Packages Provision
Darragh O'Brien
384. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the status of an application for a home care package by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50543/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Noise Pollution
Darragh O'Brien
589. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to install noise abatement measures on the M1 motorway between junctions 6 and 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50618/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Invalidity Pension Applications
Darragh O'Brien
650. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an invalidity pension application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50258/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Disability Allowance Applications
Darragh O'Brien
659. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for disability allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50383/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Local Authority Members' Remuneration
Darragh O'Brien
699. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the Moorhead review on local authority terms and conditions will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50310/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Planning Data
Darragh O'Brien
721. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of local area plans, strategic development zones and county development plans in operation by local authority in tabular form in 2005, 2010 and 2018; the reason for the variation in the number of plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50748/18]