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Thu, 2 May 2024
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Family Reunification
Martin Kenny
203. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Justice when a decision on an immigration appeal for a family reunification of a child (details supplied) with their mother will be decided on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19939/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Tax Credits
Martin Kenny
231. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the age tax credit in Budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18989/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Road Projects
Martin Kenny
130. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an individual update on the planned progression of each regional and local road project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18413/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Ports Policy
Martin Kenny
131. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an individual update on the ongoing investment in port access for each route (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18427/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Electric Vehicles
Martin Kenny
132. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on additional electric charging infrastructure for targeted growth in electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18429/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Active Travel
Martin Kenny
133. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the comprehensive urban cycling and walking network for metropolitan areas, including 200km of cycle lanes under BusConnects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18455/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Active Travel
Martin Kenny
134. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the expanded greenways, including the north-west greenways, Carlingford Lough greenway and Ulster Canal greenway outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18459/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Airport Policy
Martin Kenny
135. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the second parallel runway for Dublin Airport, as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18462/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Airport Policy
Martin Kenny
136. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the new visual control tower at Dublin Airport, as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18464/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Airport Policy
Martin Kenny
137. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the investment in the National Aviation Policy which provides support for Cork and Shannon Airports to develop as regional tourism and business gateways as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18465/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Airport Policy
Martin Kenny
138. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on investment in the Regional Airports Programme, which provides financial support towards safety and security projects at the smaller regional airports, including Ireland West Airport Knock, Waterford, Donegal and Kerry Airports as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18466/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Ports Policy
Martin Kenny
139. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the circa €90 million redevelopment of existing port facilities at Ringaskiddy to accommodate larger sea-going vessels and increase capacity at the Port of Cork as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18478/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Ports Policy
Martin Kenny
140. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the €27 million towards capacity extension works at Shannon Foynes Port (Shannon Foynes Port Company) as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18479/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Public Transport
Martin Kenny
141. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the investment in train and bus fleets and infrastructure to maintain safety and service standards, including expansion where necessary as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18485/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Public Transport
Martin Kenny
142. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the rail and bus station development including traffic management investment, passenger information programmes, public bicycle share schemes, accessibility enhancements etc. as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18486/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Public Transport
Martin Kenny
143. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on investment in high-speed rail links between Dublin, Belfast and Cork as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18487/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Rail Network
Martin Kenny
145. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the circa €2 billion investment in the DART expansion programme, including electrification of services to Drogheda, Celbridge/Hazelhatch, Maynooth and M3 Parkway, hybrid-electric fleet expansion and new interchange stations with bus, LUAS and Metro networks as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18491/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Rail Network
Martin Kenny
146. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the park-and-ride programme serving Irish Rail, Luas and bus stations, as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18492/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Rail Network
Martin Kenny
147. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the complete construction of the national train control centre as outlined on the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18493/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Bus Services
Martin Kenny
148. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the circa €2.5 billion investment in BusConnects Programme for Dublin, Cork and Galway, including redesign of the bus network, bus corridors including segregated cycling facilities and new bus stops and shelters as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18497/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Bus Services
Martin Kenny
149. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the transition to low-emission buses in the public urban fleets as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18498/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Ports Policy
Martin Kenny
150. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the approximately €230 million infrastructural investment at Dublin Port to accommodate larger sea-going vessels and to increase capacity, as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18539/24]
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
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Road Projects
Martin Kenny
30. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if an individual update will be provided on the investment to support the ambition for development of the Border region on roads (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18403/24]
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
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Road Projects
Martin Kenny
31. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide individual update on the investment in road projects (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18404/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Agriculture Schemes
Martin Kenny
486. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how many hectares of land farmers applied for under the hay meadow measure in ACRES 2023; how many hectares of hay meadow his Department paid out to farmers under the ACRES measure for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17663/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Martin Kenny
101. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Education if she will provide clarity on the summer works scheme for schools; when the scheme will open for 2024 applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16370/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Martin Kenny
120. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Education if she will provide some clarity on the removal of funding for an ASD unit in a Leitrim school (details supplied) after physical accommodation was unable to be sourced. [16371/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Vacant Properties
Martin Kenny
22. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he can provide a breakdown of the number of Croí Cónaithe grants (including the vacant property refurbishment grant) paid out across Sligo and Leitrim since the beginning of the scheme. [15675/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Housing Schemes
Martin Kenny
25. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he can provide a breakdown of the number of units across Sligo and Leitrim available under the cost rental scheme and affordable purchase scheme; if he can outline any plans to add units in the coming 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15676/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Road Safety
Martin Kenny
194. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport what planning he has carried out to ensure there will not be an increase in road fatalities and injuries as a result of the forthcoming proposed changes to alcohol licensing hours; if he will publish the evidence on which any such plans are based; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14007/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Driver Test
Martin Kenny
224. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport to provide a breakdown, in tabular form, of the current number of applicants awaiting a driving test, by county and the length of time. [14677/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Driver Test
Martin Kenny
225. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the cost of hiring an additional ten driving testers. [14678/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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National Car Test
Martin Kenny
226. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the cost of hiring an additional ten NCT testers. [14679/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Airport Policy
Martin Kenny
227. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has any plans to introduce a levy on private jets using Irish airspace or landing at Irish airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14680/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Road Tolls
Martin Kenny
228. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of any plans to increase toll costs again this year; the estimated cost of deferring such a move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14682/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Rail Network
Martin Kenny
229. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the status of the Dublin-Navan rail line upgrade, including the cost of work completed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14683/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Bus Services
Martin Kenny
239. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he can provide an update of the current stages of the Connecting Ireland rural bus scheme, including how many routes have been rolled out and which are yet to be rolled out, by county, in tabular form. [14836/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Road Projects
Martin Kenny
240. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the N2 upgrade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14837/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Schools Refurbishment
Martin Kenny
405. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Education when the summer works scheme will be opened for applications; if a school (details supplied) will be prioritised in this scheme, as it has been refused funding under emergency works scheme, citing that the work was more suited to the summer works scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13707/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Defective Building Materials
Martin Kenny
618. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will extend the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme to include homes built in County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13939/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Road Traffic Offences
Martin Kenny
897. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide a timeline for the introduction of the online portal for the uploading of footage of road traffic offences; the cost of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14681/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Road Traffic Offences
Martin Kenny
907. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide a breakdown of road traffic offences detected, by county and offence committed, per year from 2022 and 2023, in tabular form. [14838/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Road Traffic Offences
Martin Kenny
908. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide a breakdown of offences detected as part of the 'Day of Action' operations on public transport in 2022 and 2023, in tabular form, by year and offence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14839/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Disability Services
Martin Kenny
1126. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason the children's disability network team has re-categorised a complex need in children and children with autism are no longer categorised as having a complex need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14496/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Primary Care Centres
Martin Kenny
1206. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he can get the heating system repaired in the primary care and mental health centre in Carrick-on-Shannon (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13594/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Road Safety
Martin Kenny
64. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on his Department’s work in relation to road safety and to tackle the continuing rise in road fatalities. [13496/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Aviation Industry
Martin Kenny
66. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he can provide an update on the national aviation strategy and its impact on Dublin Airport and regional airports. [13497/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Driver Licences
Martin Kenny
72. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he can provide an update on the proposed changes to category W licences; if he has engaged with the RSA to discuss the changes prior to the announcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13232/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Driver Licences
Martin Kenny
115. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the status of his plans to tackle the practice of learner drivers continuing to drive on learner licences for a number of years by repeatedly renewing their learners licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13233/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Disability Services
Martin Kenny
282. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health why the children's disability network team have re-categorised a complex need in children and children with autism are no longer categorised as having a complex need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13356/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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School Funding
Martin Kenny
509. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Education if she will provide funding to a school (details supplied) to provide a SEN class to six pupils enrolled for the class to start next September; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12810/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Primary Care Centres
Martin Kenny
1292. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he will retain GP services in the Swanlinbar primary care centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11916/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Hospital Services
Martin Kenny
1446. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the reason medical scans on patients that require a scan on their kidney, bladder and urethra are being cancelled because of a lack of funding in Sligo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12656/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Broadband Infrastructure
Martin Kenny
114. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for an update on the progress of broadband roll-out by commercial providers in urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10856/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Disability Services
Martin Kenny
575. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department will provide funding to reinstate a hydrotherapy swimming pool in Sligo for people with disabilities in the north west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10384/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Health Services Staff
Martin Kenny
791. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health when the recruitment embargo for the HSE will be lifted so that the community neurorehabilitation team for HSE area CHO1 can be brought up to the required 13 WTE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10792/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Medical Cards
Martin Kenny
579. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the reason a person over 70 years whose income comes solely from social welfare or HSE payments is entitled to a medical card even though they are over the income threshold, but a person who is over the income threshold due to private income is not entitled to a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6260/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Health Services
Martin Kenny
584. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the way that a person (details supplied) can get reimbursement for medical expenses from Norway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6297/24]
Thu, 1 Feb 2024
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Road Safety
Martin Kenny
1. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he can outline what measures are being taken to improve road safety, including those related to road maintenance and upgrade works expected on road projects as part of the national development plan. [4818/24]
Thu, 1 Feb 2024
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Bus Services
Martin Kenny
3. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he can provide an update on the current progress of the BusConnects programme; the possibility of integrating timetables between other forms of public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4819/24]
Thu, 1 Feb 2024
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Driver Test
Martin Kenny
16. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport how many driving testers are currently employed by the Road Safety Authority; if he will provide a breakdown of the contract type (permanent or temporary); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4574/24]
Thu, 1 Feb 2024
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Road Tolls
Martin Kenny
34. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of plans to increase toll charges again in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4575/24]
Thu, 1 Feb 2024
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Road Safety
Martin Kenny
173. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he can outline what measures he has put in place for local authorities to support road gritting plans in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54235/23]
Thu, 25 Jan 2024
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Regulatory Bodies
Martin Kenny
92. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what plans his Department has to support ComReg as their responsibilities in the communications sector grows. [3556/24]
Thu, 18 Jan 2024
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Ambulance Service
Martin Kenny
298. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of the number of life-threatening calls that ambulance services attended within 19 minutes, and the time it took to attend all other life-threatening calls in County Leitrim during 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2164/24]
Thu, 18 Jan 2024
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Ambulance Service
Martin Kenny
307. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he will request that the HSE provide additional ambulances and paramedic crews for County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2161/24]
Thu, 18 Jan 2024
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Ambulance Service
Martin Kenny
308. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of the number of critical calls that ambulance services attended within 19 minutes and the time it took to attend all critical calls in County Leitrim during 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2166/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Driver Test
Martin Kenny
179. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the status of a driving test for a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56402/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Driver Licences
Martin Kenny
227. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to introduce a mechanism where Irish citizens returning home from living in the USA can have their American driving licence exchanged with an Irish driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55246/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Departmental Staff
Martin Kenny
503. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of civil service executive officer positions that have been filled in all civil service offices in County Longford from the interdepartmental and open competitions list and also from the mobility transfer list for each month from 31 August 2022 to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55255/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Departmental Staff
Martin Kenny
504. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of executive officers who have been assigned to the Department of Social Protection, in County Longford in each month since 31 August 2022 to date for the interdepartmental and open competitions lists, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55257/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Departmental Staff
Martin Kenny
505. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Social Protection how many executive officer positions are currently vacant in her Department’s office in County Longford; when these vacancies will be filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55266/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Departmental Staff
Martin Kenny
506. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the mobility transfer list for her Department in County Longford has apparently slowed down since September 2022 to date (details supplied); whether this list has been side-lined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55272/23]
Thu, 7 Dec 2023
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Water Pollution
Martin Kenny
89. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he can outline what measures his Department will be putting in place with Uisce Éireann to reduce the levels of raw sewage entering into local waterways across the Sligo and Leitrim area. [54234/23]
Thu, 7 Dec 2023
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School Transport
Martin Kenny
191. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Education if she will intervene and provide funding for a school bus (details supplied) and ensure that the service continues for the rest of the school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54245/23]
Thu, 7 Dec 2023
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Departmental Funding
Martin Kenny
342. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department will provide funding for women's sheds; if so, when the scheme will be open for applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54250/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
Martin Kenny
358. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will ask her Department to review the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53409/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Public Transport
Martin Kenny
1. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport to outline the estimated cost of providing private security onboard public transport since 2018; if his Department plans to introduce increased security measures on public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53038/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Road Safety
Martin Kenny
3. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on road safety measures being considered and implemented, including a reduction in speed limits. [53039/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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School Accommodation
Martin Kenny
68. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Education the status of her Department’s plans to develop a new school campus for a school (details supplied); and the extent of engagement she has had with stakeholders regarding the campus. [52513/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Road Traffic Accidents
Martin Kenny
252. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Justice to provide, in tabular form, the number of road traffic collisions involving farming vehicles per year between 2017-2023. [51810/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Road Traffic Accidents
Martin Kenny
253. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Justice to provide, in tabular form, the number of road traffic collisions involving HGVs per year between 2017-2023. [51811/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Martin Kenny
254. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Justice to provide, in tabular form, the number of arrests made during the most recent Operation Twin Tracks (November 2023). [51812/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Health Services Staff
Martin Kenny
317. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade, for Sligo University Hospital, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number that were new posts; the number that were replacement posts or vacant posts; and the number that were related to absence/leave cover. [51652/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Health Services Staff
Martin Kenny
318. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade, for CHO1, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number that were new posts; the number that were replacement posts or vacant posts [51653/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Hospital Staff
Martin Kenny
319. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of job offers that have been withdrawn as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade, for Sligo University Hospital, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts; and the WTE to which these relate. [51654/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Health Services Staff
Martin Kenny
320. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of job offers that have been withdrawn as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade, for CHO1, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts; and the WTE to which these relate. [51655/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Public Transport
Martin Kenny
163. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport to provide, in tabular form, a breakdown of spending on public transport for each county between 2017 and 2023. [51123/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Departmental Staff
Martin Kenny
352. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Social Protection if the vacancies in her Department's unit in Longford are being filled by the Public Appointments Service with external candidates; if transfers are available to current staff members; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51124/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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National Broadband Plan
Martin Kenny
160. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is aware that the village of Cloone, County Leitrim is not included in the National Broadband Plan, despite a number of queries from local residents who work remotely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47979/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Telecommunications Services
Martin Kenny
161. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has engaged with stakeholders on a strategy to improve mobile phone coverage for those in the village of Cloone, County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47980/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Bus Services
Martin Kenny
221. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he has any plans to undertake a review of the current Local Link morning service to a school (details supplied), with a view to increasing the frequency of the service due to the high level of demand from students in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47562/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Further and Higher Education
Martin Kenny
1387. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he intends to introduce a dedicated local transport link to service colleges of further or higher education in the Sligo or Leitrim area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47563/23]
Wed, 25 Oct 2023
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Public Transport
Martin Kenny
53. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport to provide a breakdown of spending on public transport per capita for each county between 2017 and 2023, in tabular form. [46852/23]
Wed, 25 Oct 2023
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Ambulance Service
Martin Kenny
188. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of the spend on ambulance services across Sligo and Leitrim between 2017 and 2023, in tabular form. [46855/23]
Thu, 19 Oct 2023
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Martin Kenny
136. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will outline the number of completed apprenticeships across counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal per year between 2018 to 2022 and to date in 2023; the support mechanisms that are in place to keep apprentices within the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45639/23]
Thu, 19 Oct 2023
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Student Accommodation
Martin Kenny
159. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if Atlantic Technological University, Sligo has been approved for purpose-built student accommodation funded by his Department; if he will outline the process of a Higher Education Institution receiving approval to build student accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45638/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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Road Safety Authority
Martin Kenny
143. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider filling the two vacant positions on the board of the Road Safety Authority; to outline the recruitment process; to outline how long these positions have been vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45150/23]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
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Road Safety
Martin Kenny
1. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on road safety measures being considered and implemented, including a reduction in speed limits. [43058/23]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
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Road Projects
Martin Kenny
3. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport to outline the funding structure for TII projects; how funding is drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43059/23]