Parliamentary questions

Rail Network

Éamon Ó Cuív

61. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport the progress made in considering the all-island strategic rail review since the establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly; when it is hoped to approve it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22041/24]

Rail Network

Éamon Ó Cuív

73. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has received a detailed update from Iarnród Éireann on the condition of the railway line from Collooney to Athenry, covering issues such as the integrity of the permanent way in terms of embankments, bridges, culverts and growth along the line, lack of encroachment and so on; whether there is any significant difference in the state of the line north of Claremorris compared to the section south of Claremorris; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22042/24]

Medicinal Products

Éamon Ó Cuív

273. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health whether it is intended to approve a drug (details supplied) for reimbursement by the HSE, given the value of this drug in treating a rare disease is recognised; the stage in the process the consideration of this drug is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22277/24]

Passport Services

Éamon Ó Cuív

84. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when passports will issue to siblings in County Galway (details supplied); the reason for the delay in issuing said passports, especially as the applications were lodged on-line on 31 January 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21211/24]

Passport Services

Éamon Ó Cuív

91. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue to a person in Galway (details supplied); the reason for the delay in issuing the passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21348/24]

Rural Schemes

Éamon Ó Cuív

20. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when an announcement will be made in relation to the approval of the current round of applications under the RRDF; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20815/24]

Island Communities

Éamon Ó Cuív

25. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the progress made to date with the development of Céibh an Chalaidh Mhóir in Inis Meáin; the timeline for the processes that will have to be gone through to get this project to construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20814/24]

Passport Services

Éamon Ó Cuív

120. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when passports will issue to siblings in County Galway (details supplied); the reason for the delay in issuing said passports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21001/24]

Passport Services

Éamon Ó Cuív

65. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue to a person in County Galway (details supplied); the reason for the delay in issuing said passport especially as the application was lodged online on 27 February 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20196/24]

Passport Services

Éamon Ó Cuív

73. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue to a person in County Galway (details supplied); the reason for the delay in issuing said passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20657/24]

Caiteachas Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta

Éamon Ó Cuív

252. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an bhfuil sé i gceist aici ardú deontais a thabhairt do na teaghlaigh a choinníonn scoláirí faoi Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge i mbliana agus an t-ardú ar an gcostas maireachtála le blianta beaga anuas agus na cúraimí breise a bhaineann le scoláirí a choinneáil á gcur i gcuntas; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [20816/24]

National Parks and Wildlife Service

Éamon Ó Cuív

295. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions taken by his Department and the NPWS on foot of complaints by an person in relation to damage caused at a national park; the details of the damage that was caused; whether the site has been restored to its former condition; whether his Department accepts that the report he made was accurate in its description and that a press release issued by it was incorrect and damaged the person’s professional reputation; if he is willing to meet the complainant to discuss this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20824/24]

Ukraine War

Éamon Ó Cuív

461. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the average number of Ukrainian refugees provided with accommodation in each of the years from 2020 to 2023 and to date in 2024; the total cost of this accommodation in each year; the average rate been paid per person per night for full board accommodation and for self-catering accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20517/24]

Nursing Homes

Éamon Ó Cuív

13. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health the progress to date with the provision of a new community nursing unit in Clifden to replace both St. Annes Nursing Home and Clifden Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19743/24]

Primary Care Services

Éamon Ó Cuív

51. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health the plans to provide suitable primary care units in west and north Connemara; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19744/24]

School Funding

Éamon Ó Cuív

156. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education when the auxiliary services grant, which is normally paid in March, will be paid to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19909/24]

School Accommodation

Éamon Ó Cuív

164. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education the progress made to date with an application for improved accommodation by a primary school (details supplied); when a decision will be made on it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20033/24]

Departmental Schemes

Éamon Ó Cuív

323. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development whether new expressions of interest are being accepted at present by her Department for the community services project scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20035/24]

Passport Services

Éamon Ó Cuív

87. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a decision will be made in relation to applications for passports lodged by a husband and wife (details supplied); the reason for the delay in issuing the passports despite the fact that the applications were lodged on the 10 March 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19855/24]

Prison Service

Éamon Ó Cuív

199. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice when the review of remission and temporary release which commenced in Q3 of 2022 will be completed, published and implemented with a view to improving rehabilitation and reduce reoffending and overcrowding in prisons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19741/24]