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Wed, 13 Jan 2021
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Alternative Energy Projects
Ciarán Cannon
1115. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the locations and operators of the 12 biogas plants approved to operate in Ireland; and the locations and operators of the two plants that are at an advanced stage and the plant that is at an early stage, as outlined in Parliamentary Question Nos. 894 and 895 of 22 September 2020. [45089/20]
Thu, 17 Dec 2020
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Remote Working
Ciarán Cannon
30. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the work her Department is doing to promote and support remote working; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43946/20]
Thu, 17 Dec 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Ciarán Cannon
45. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of organisations supported under the Covid stability fund to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43947/20]
Thu, 17 Dec 2020
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Trade Agreements
Ciarán Cannon
106. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way in which he envisages Irish consumers and businesses will benefit from the ratification of the CETA agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43948/20]
Thu, 17 Dec 2020
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Flexible Work Practices
Ciarán Cannon
180. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the work his Department is engaging in with other Departments and agencies in terms of the development of remote working opportunities given the immense benefits for communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43949/20]
Tue, 15 Dec 2020
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Further and Higher Education
Ciaran Cannon
69. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on building links with further and higher education institutions with schools to further develop an interest in computer science and build on successful initiatives (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43306/20]
Tue, 15 Dec 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Ciaran Cannon
112. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the breakdown of the 16,700 laptops made available to students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43305/20]
Tue, 8 Dec 2020
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Fire Stations
Ciarán Cannon
270. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the development of a new fire station in Athenry town, County Galway (details supplied). [41211/20]
Thu, 5 Nov 2020
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Rural Recreation Policy
Ciarán Cannon
32. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the work being carried out by her Department to support investment in outdoor recreation amenities such as greenways, cycleways and walking trails; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34160/20]
Thu, 5 Nov 2020
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Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Ciarán Cannon
48. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when she expects to announce successful applications under the 2020 town and village renewal scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34161/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Flood Prevention Measures
Ciarán Cannon
125. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way in which the OPW plans to develop its policy on flood relief and flood mitigation in view of the significant climate change challenges that Ireland faces over the coming years. [26269/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Heritage Sites
Ciarán Cannon
129. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there has been an increase in visitor numbers at OPW heritage sites in view of the recent waiving of admission charges at certain sites; and if he envisages the development of these sites as significant drivers of tourism in rural towns and villages. [26270/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Gaelscoil Issues
Ciarán Cannon
436. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education the status the development of a Gaelchampas at a location (details supplied). [23867/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Ciarán Cannon
437. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education the status of the construction of a major extension to a school (details supplied). [23868/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Ciarán Cannon
438. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education the status of the development of a new school building for a school (details supplied). [23869/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Ciarán Cannon
439. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education the status of the development of a new school building for a school (details supplied). [23870/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Ciarán Cannon
440. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Education the status of the development of a new school building for a school (details supplied). [23871/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Rail Network
Ciarán Cannon
160. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the findings will be published of the financial and economic appraisal of proposals to extend the western rail corridor (details supplied). [14668/20]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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CLÁR Programme
Ciarán Cannon
69. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the 2017 CLÁR programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27575/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Local Authority Staff
Ciarán Cannon
92. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the work of the recently appointed broadband officers in the local authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27574/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Health Services Provision
Ciarán Cannon
453. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Health the services in place to manage children with type 1 diabetes in Galway University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23146/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Health Services Provision
Ciarán Cannon
454. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Health the services in place to manage children with type 1 diabetes on insulin pumps attending Galway University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23150/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Health Services Provision
Ciarán Cannon
455. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 16 years of age with type 1 diabetes who attend Galway University Hospital; the number of those who are on insulin pump therapy; the number of these children waiting on insulin pump initiation training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23151/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
Ciarán Cannon
456. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Health the reason there is a delay in holding interviews for the vacant consultant paediatrician post to provide services for children with type 1 diabetes in Galway University Hospital; when the interviews will take place; when he expects the post to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23148/17]
Tue, 9 May 2017
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Proposed Legislation
Ciarán Cannon
587. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status and preparation of the geothermal energy Bill. [21975/17]
Tue, 9 May 2017
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Tellus Border Project
Ciarán Cannon
588. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress of the Tellus programme; and the amount of the country expected to be surveyed and analysed by the end of 2017. [21976/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Built Heritage Investment Scheme Administration
Ciarán Cannon
67. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when successful applications under the 2017 structures at risk and built heritage investment schemes will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20393/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Creative Ireland Programme
Ciarán Cannon
70. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the estimated numbers in attendance at Cruinniú na Cásca events nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20394/17]
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
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Rural Development Plan
Ciaran Cannon
47. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the way the Action Plan for Rural Development can act as a catalyst for renewing rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11364/17]
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
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CLÁR Programme
Ciaran Cannon
64. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the 2017 CLÁR programme will open for applications; the types of projects that will be supported under the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11363/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Heritage Projects
Ciarán Cannon
371. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the return of the Turoe stone to Turoe, County Galway; and the timeframe for same. [3835/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Flood Relief Schemes Applications
Ciaran Cannon
721. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works has received an application for minor works flood relief funding for a flood relief project at Station Road, Ballinasloe, County Galway; and if so, when the funding will be made available. [41181/16]
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Rural Development Programme Funding
Ciarán Cannon
50. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the schemes and supports available within her Department in 2017 to help support rural communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37408/16]
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Commemorative Events
Ciarán Cannon
54. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs her plans for the final phase of the 1916 centenary programme; her views on the success of the past year and the way she will build on this in future years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37407/16]
Wed, 19 Oct 2016
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Flood Relief Schemes
Ciaran Cannon
97. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a map outlining the geographic extent of the region described as the Gort Lowlands by the OPW recently. [31030/16]
Wed, 19 Oct 2016
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Flood Relief Schemes
Ciaran Cannon
98. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent of the funding being provided to Galway County Council to facilitate it in becoming the lead agency in the delivery of flood relief solutions for the Gort Lowlands. [31031/16]
Wed, 19 Oct 2016
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Flood Relief Schemes
Ciaran Cannon
99. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to ensure that a sufficient level of engagement occurs between the team of engineers and the local community for his approval of the establishment of a team of engineers to deliver flood relief solutions to the Gort Lowlands. [31033/16]
Wed, 19 Oct 2016
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Flood Prevention Measures
Ciaran Cannon
100. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to ensure that the OPW's social media page (details supplied) last updated in 2013 and will become an effective tool for communicating with communities which have been affected by flooding. [31046/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Ciaran Cannon
314. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the OPW will complete its work in preparing stage 2A of the school building project for a school (details supplied). [29705/16]
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
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Postal Codes
Ciaran Cannon
566. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when Eircode will be made compatible with Google Maps and GPS platforms (details supplied). [28463/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Flood Relief Schemes Funding
Ciaran Cannon
500. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW is in receipt of any funding applications for minor flood relief works from Galway County Council. [26652/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Flood Relief Schemes Status
Ciaran Cannon
913. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when work will commence on the Kiltiernan/Ballinderreen Flood Relief Project. [25515/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Flood Relief Schemes Data
Ciaran Cannon
914. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the minor works flood relief projects for County Galway which have been sanctioned by the OPW since January 2016 to date; and the amount allocated to each project. [25516/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Flood Relief Schemes
Ciaran Cannon
915. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied that Galway County Council has sufficient resources in terms of funds and staff, to design all of the flood relief projects that are necessary to prevent a reoccurrence of the numerous flooding incidents across County Galway in January 2016. [25517/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Flood Risk Management
Ciaran Cannon
916. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on whether the creation of a County Galway flood forum, consisting of representatives from Galway County Council, the OPW, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Coillte and public representatives, is necessary; and if so, when he envisages the forum being established. [25518/16]
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
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Broadband Service Provision
Ciaran Cannon
15. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her role in rolling out broadband to rural communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19853/16]
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
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Built Heritage Investment Scheme Funding
Ciaran Cannon
55. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding streams available for heritage buildings and protected structures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19854/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Agriculture Scheme Payments
Ciaran Cannon
578. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a number of farm payments to a person (details supplied) have been withheld. [19102/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Agriculture Schemes
Ciaran Cannon
490. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to supply a copy of the conformity clearance audits from 2009, 2010 and 2012 as used by the European Court of Auditors to determine that Ireland should be subject to a 2% flat rate financial correction of €181.5 million. [18430/16]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Construction Regulations
Ciaran Cannon
547. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to support Irish steel fabrication companies in meeting the requirements of the Construction Products Regulation I.S. EN 1090-1:2009 and covering some of the very significant cost of implementing this regulation; if his attention has been drawn to the serious potential for job losses in companies that do not have the resources to comply with the regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36449/14]