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Thu, 9 May 2024
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Ukraine War
Michael Moynihan
59. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the $61 billion in aid for Ukraine recently approved by the United States Congress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20583/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Foreign Policy
Michael Moynihan
66. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to the recent comments by President of France that Europe faces an existential threat from Russian aggression; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20582/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Michael Moynihan
6. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on children, education and disability will meet next. [17782/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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National Development Plan
Michael Moynihan
82. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under national strategic outcome 10 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19791/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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National Development Plan
Michael Moynihan
99. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome 8 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19790/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Moynihan
225. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter in relation to milk quota scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19930/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Broadband Infrastructure
Michael Moynihan
180. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide an update on the provision of fibre broadband to the IDA Industrial Estate, Kilmallock Road, Charleville, County Cork; if he acknowledges the urgent need for fibre broadband at this location for the many businesses that require this infrastructure to support their growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19503/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Wind Energy Generation
Michael Moynihan
87. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will consider a scheme to support more wind powered microgeneration on farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10857/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Departmental Expenditure
Michael Moynihan
53. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the estimated cost of all means tested payments and supports in 2024; if any Departments are seeking to expand such payments by revision of such tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17778/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Court Accommodation
Michael Moynihan
90. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the discussions his Department has had with the Courts Service in relation to the courthouse in Kanturk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17777/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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EU Membership
Michael Moynihan
111. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his position on Türkiye becoming a member of the European Union; his views on the human rights situation in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18045/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Business Supports
Michael Moynihan
80. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in counties Cork and Kerry, respectively, that have to date registered for the increased cost of business grant; when payments under the grant will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16931/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Regional Development
Michael Moynihan
91. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for a report on the implementation of the south-west regional enterprise plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16932/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Energy Infrastructure
Michael Moynihan
257. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department is investigating the use of new technology which has been developed for energy storage capacity on farms. [16196/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Energy Infrastructure
Michael Moynihan
258. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has had discussions with Enterprise Ireland on the development of new technology for energy storage capacity on farms. [16197/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Vacant Properties
Michael Moynihan
7. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a report on the initiatives being taken to bring vacant properties back into use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15708/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Housing Policy
Michael Moynihan
9. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans in relation to the provision of one-off housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15709/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Health Services Staff
Michael Moynihan
254. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his views on the recruitment process which has taken place in respect of a person in County Cork (details supplied);; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15898/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Public Sector Pensions
Michael Moynihan
495. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education to clarify if a retiring teacher who previously served as a principal, but was not a principal at the time of retirement, can receive the principal’s allowance on their teacher’s pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14667/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Defence Forces
Michael Moynihan
35. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he plans any initiatives to boost participation in the Defence Reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13022/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Defence Forces
Michael Moynihan
42. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures he is taking to increase retention levels in the Permanent Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13021/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Electricity Grid
Michael Moynihan
120. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there are plans to upgrade the grid in order that the limits for peak export from single-phase connections and three-phase connections can be increased. [12821/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Public Sector Pensions
Michael Moynihan
281. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on plans to draft legislation to restore the supplementary pension to post-2012 gardaí and other uniformed members of the Fast Accrual grades of the Public Service Single Pension Scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11640/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Work Permits
Michael Moynihan
344. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will detail the number of work permit applications received by country of origin over the past four years; the number of rejected applications per country; the reason for those rejections; and the number of spouses/dependents of successful applicants per country of origin also granted residence. [13293/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Renewable Energy Generation
Michael Moynihan
1035. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will consider a scheme to support more wind powered microgeneration on farms. [12822/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Renewable Energy Generation
Michael Moynihan
1036. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department is investigating the use of new technology which has been developed for energy storage capacity on farms.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12823/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Irish Language
Michael Moynihan
1545. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to clarify if all higher education grant appeals, which were submitted prior to the establishment of SUSI, have been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11686/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Ukraine War
Michael Moynihan
25. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his assessment of the consequences for all of Europe if Russia is allowed to prevail in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10846/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Ukraine War
Michael Moynihan
47. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs how Ireland is working with the EU partners to stop battlefield goods and technology reaching Russia and to combat the circumvention of sanctions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10847/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Energy Policy
Michael Moynihan
127. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department is investigating the use of new technology which has been developed for energy storage capacity on farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10858/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Tax Credits
Michael Moynihan
207. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 160 on 27 February 2024, and the reply given, if he could provide in tabular form a county breakdown of the 333, 309 taxpayer units that had made rent tax credit claims as of 22 February 2024. [11456/24]
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Michael Moynihan
131. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice when she expects that the provisions of the Garda Síochána Recording Devices Act 2023 will be fully implemented. [10877/24]
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Michael Moynihan
132. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice when An Garda Síochána will become responsible for the granting of authorisation to install and operate CCTV. [10878/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Moynihan
519. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total amount of payments in euro paid out for 2023 under the basic income support for sustainability scheme, by county; the total number of farmers paid in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10391/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Moynihan
520. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total amount of payments in euro paid out for 2023 under the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability, by county; the total number of farmers paid in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10392/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Moynihan
521. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total amount of payments in euro paid out for 2023 under the Eco-scheme, by county; the total number of farmers paid in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10393/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Moynihan
522. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total amount of payments in euro paid out for 2023 under the agri-climate rural environment scheme, by county; the total number of farmers paid in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10394/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Forestry Sector
Michael Moynihan
523. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total amount of payments in euro paid out for 2023 under the forestry grants and schemes, by county; the total number of payees in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10395/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Hospital Facilities
Michael Moynihan
742. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the new extension will open at St Joseph's Hospital, Millstreet, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10572/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Medical Cards
Michael Moynihan
743. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for medical card holders to access deep brain stimulation treatment from the initial first appointment to the procedure date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10573/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Departmental Programmes
Michael Moynihan
817. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding allocated to each county under the 2023 CLÁR programme, including any allocations whose announcement has taken place in 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10373/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Driver Licences
Michael Moynihan
118. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport when a driving licence will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the reason for the delay in issuing this licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9067/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Tax Data
Michael Moynihan
159. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the number of home buyers in each county who have availed of the help-to-buy scheme since July 2020, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9349/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Tax Credits
Michael Moynihan
160. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers currently claiming the rent tax credit, by county, in tabular form. [9350/24]
Thu, 22 Feb 2024
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Departmental Meetings
Michael Moynihan
73. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on his attendance at a meeting (details supplied). [1698/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Departmental Funding
Michael Moynihan
659. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to provide, on a county-by-county basis, in tabular form, the funding provided for community hubs in 2023. [8037/24]
Thu, 15 Feb 2024
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Housing Schemes
Michael Moynihan
118. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how many applications were received for the vacant property refurbishment grant in Cork in 2023; how many applications were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6982/24]
Thu, 15 Feb 2024
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Housing Provision
Michael Moynihan
132. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the action he is taking in relation to a lack of services delaying the provision of housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6983/24]
Wed, 14 Feb 2024
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Energy Conservation
Michael Moynihan
69. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what support can be offered to assist homeowners to change their heating systems to biofuel and HVO systems; if he recognises that heat pump systems are not suitable for many older houses or may be unaffordable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6743/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Michael Moynihan
19. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on children and education will meet next. [3808/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Energy Production
Michael Moynihan
164. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department will consider plans to allow microgeneration on commercial buildings and farms, given that wind power accounted for 35% of the electricity used in Ireland in 2023, and that most of this wind power was privately produced. [6185/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Energy Production
Michael Moynihan
165. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what barriers in the State prevent the further expansion of the microgeneration scheme to encompass more businesses and larger farms. [6186/24]
Thu, 8 Feb 2024
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Enterprise Support Services
Michael Moynihan
12. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of local enterprise office supported jobs in Cork at the end of 2023; how this compares to 2022, 2021 and 2020 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5556/24]
Thu, 8 Feb 2024
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Business Supports
Michael Moynihan
42. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of County Cork businesses that are likely to qualify for the increased cost of business grant; the discussions his Department has had with Cork County Council in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5555/24]
Thu, 8 Feb 2024
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Public Expenditure Policy
Michael Moynihan
112. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his Department will be conducting a spending review in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5553/24]
Wed, 7 Feb 2024
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Public Sector Pensions
Michael Moynihan
132. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he acknowledges that the changes made to the pension conditions for post-2012 members has caused retention problems; if this matter is being examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5502/24]
Wed, 7 Feb 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Michael Moynihan
323. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice the actions that are being taken to improve the retention and recruitment levels in An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5502/24]
Thu, 1 Feb 2024
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Tax Code
Michael Moynihan
94. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the plans he has to review the VAT treatment of farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4278/24]
Thu, 1 Feb 2024
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Fiscal Policy
Michael Moynihan
101. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance what engagement he has had with the Central Bank and key players in the cash system in order to establish what the appropriate levels of access to cash are to ensure that any further evolution of the cash infrastructure will be managed in a fair, orderly, transparent and equitable manner for all stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4279/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Departmental Funding
Michael Moynihan
95. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to outline what calls for funding her Department will launch in 2024. [3994/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Departmental Schemes
Michael Moynihan
107. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when a new round of Leader funding will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3993/24]
Thu, 25 Jan 2024
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EU Meetings
Michael Moynihan
46. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for a report on his attendance at the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 22 January 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3004/24]
Thu, 25 Jan 2024
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Ukraine War
Michael Moynihan
69. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had any discussion with his South African counterpart on that country’s ongoing close relationship with the Russian Federation that has continued despite Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3003/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Naval Service
Michael Moynihan
70. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the improvements he is putting in place for Naval Service accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2735/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Defence Forces
Michael Moynihan
91. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his plans to revitalise the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2736/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Departmental Data
Michael Moynihan
449. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice to outline in tabular form the number of fixed penalty notices for speeding that were issued per county in the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2871/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Departmental Data
Michael Moynihan
450. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice to outline in tabular form the number of fixed penalty notices for speeding that were paid per county in the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2872/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Departmental Data
Michael Moynihan
451. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice to outline in tabular form the number of fixed penalty notices for speeding that went to summons stage per county in the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2873/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Penalty Points System
Michael Moynihan
452. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice to outline in tabular form the number of fixed penalty notices for speeding that went to summons stage and were served per county in the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2874/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Park-and-Ride Facilities
Michael Moynihan
225. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to upgrade the car parking facilities at Charleville train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57376/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Michael Moynihan
999. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice what actions are being taken to improve the retention and recruitment levels in An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56423/23]
Wed, 13 Dec 2023
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Legislative Measures
Michael Moynihan
169. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice for an overview of the main law reforms initiated by her Department since 27 June 2020. [55612/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Sports Funding
Michael Moynihan
377. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the supports provided to strengthen and develop sports facilities and organisations since 27 June 2020. [55283/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Departmental Policies
Michael Moynihan
889. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for a progress report on the implementation of Our Rural Future. [55288/23]
Thu, 7 Dec 2023
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Water Services
Michael Moynihan
68. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress being made under the Rural Water Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53972/23]
Thu, 7 Dec 2023
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Septic Tanks
Michael Moynihan
79. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the action he has taken to ensure that more households qualify for the septic tank grants and are supported to upgrade or replace their tank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53971/23]
Thu, 7 Dec 2023
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Departmental Strategies
Michael Moynihan
180. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the key initiatives taken to improve transport services in both urban and rural Ireland since 27 June 2020. [54399/23]
Thu, 7 Dec 2023
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Economic Policy
Michael Moynihan
185. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance what action has been taken to boost Ireland's economic competitiveness since 27 June 2020. [54395/23]
Thu, 7 Dec 2023
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Departmental Priorities
Michael Moynihan
187. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform what action he has taken to enhance and expand public investment since 27 June 2020. [54393/23]
Thu, 7 Dec 2023
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Agriculture Industry
Michael Moynihan
290. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how the agrifood sector has been strengthened and developed since 27 June 2020. [54396/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Special Educational Needs
Michael Moynihan
88. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education if she will report on the number of special education needs organiser posts not being filled across the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52659/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Michael Moynihan
139. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the school building programme in County Cork; if she is satisfied with its progress to-date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52658/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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International Bodies
Michael Moynihan
193. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for a report on his support for the work of the International Criminal Court and his response to Russian attempts to undermine its international mandate and functioning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49693/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Ukraine War
Michael Moynihan
209. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to the outcome of the International Donors' Conference on humanitarian demining in Ukraine held in Zagreb on 11 and 12 October 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49692/23]
Tue, 28 Nov 2023
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National Development Plan
Michael Moynihan
38. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome 10 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52298/23]
Tue, 28 Nov 2023
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National Development Plan
Michael Moynihan
68. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome 2 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52297/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Regional Development
Michael Moynihan
65. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the recently announced smart regions enterprise innovation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51360/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Business Supports
Michael Moynihan
73. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how he is helping businesses in rural Ireland establish a digital presence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51362/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Disability Services
Michael Moynihan
106. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance how many people in Cork qualify for the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51366/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Disability Services
Michael Moynihan
120. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance if he plans any changes to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme. [51365/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Primary Care Centres
Michael Moynihan
321. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of a primary care centre in Millstreet, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51656/23]
Wed, 22 Nov 2023
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Taxi Licences
Michael Moynihan
47. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to open the local hackney programme to new applications in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51205/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Office of Public Works
Michael Moynihan
203. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when the Office of Public Works will provide the Courts Service with a promised report to ensure that historical artefacts in the disused Bridewell Jail within the Kanturk Courthouse complex do not fall in to further disrepair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51115/23]
Thu, 9 Nov 2023
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Water Services
Michael Moynihan
141. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the action he is taking to support improved water supplies in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48976/23]
Thu, 9 Nov 2023
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Vacant Properties
Michael Moynihan
146. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a report on the pilot scheme to provide grants for expert conservation advice to owners of vacant farmhouses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48977/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Departmental Funding
Michael Moynihan
81. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide a report on his Department’s engagement in relation to the funding of section 39 organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47021/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Transport Costs
Michael Moynihan
227. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the reason students over the age of 23 years who are not enrolled in full-time education cannot benefit from a student Leap card, especially given that the cost of a part-time postgraduate diploma, masters degree, and so on, puts the individual at a significant economic disadvantage. [47690/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Transport Costs
Michael Moynihan
228. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the reason students from other EU Member States visiting Ireland cannot benefit from the student fare for public transport services; and if this is standard practice across other EU Member States. [47691/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
Michael Moynihan
768. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on the introduction of pay-related unemployment benefits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48418/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Medical Cards
Michael Moynihan
1199. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the significant cost of circadin could be covered under the medical card scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47914/23]