Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Broadband Infrastructure

Fergus O'Dowd

80. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to address the situation such as the one set out (details supplied) where one neighbour in an area is receiving 1000mbs and the other has very slow broadband; the steps he will take to ensure that if two thirds of an estate is connected to ultra-high speed broadband, the entire estate is supplied as a matter of practicality and fairness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37420/23]

Bord na Móna

Fergus O'Dowd

82. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will seek a detailed breakdown on the €64,000 payment under the taxable benefits included in the 2022 Bord na Móna annual returns (details supplied) and itemise the benefits accordingly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37439/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

83. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 57 of 5 July 2023, to which there was an inadequate response, if he will ensure that the figures, as provided by the vast majority of other Departments, are completed in tabular form under specific headings (details supplied); if he will seek assurances where there are no BIK payments on the returns that the CEO of said bodies does not benefit from any mode of transport/allowance or health benefits paid/leased by the said bodies; if he will ensure that returns are sought for each of the State/semi-State bodies or other public body under the aegis of his Department for each year since 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37440/23]

Protected Disclosures

Fergus O'Dowd

84. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to confirm if any protected disclosures have been received by him or his Department in respect of Bord Na Móna management over the years 2018 to date; if so, the number; if all disclosures have been investigated; if any are yet to be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37443/23]

Energy Prices

Fergus O'Dowd

101. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will comment on the fact that no equitable process has been agreed by which full-time residents in mobile homes can access the electricity credit that all other households have benefitted from where it is their primary residence, despite previously indicating that a process would be brought in to address this inequity, and taking into account that referral to an exceptional/additional needs payment is not a solution as the applicants cannot show engagement with an energy supplier and are ineligible if they have any modest savings which is clearly an inequity where households with extraordinary wealth have benefited from the credits to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37882/23]

Energy Policy

Fergus O'Dowd

112. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to respond to concerns raised (details supplied) in respect of energy companies purporting to use 100% renewable sources and where they actually get their energy from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38124/23]

Rail Network

Fergus O'Dowd

274. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to the publication of the All Island Strategic Rail Review, if he will seek an urgent update on the feasibility and long-term need to reopen Dunleer train station to reduce vehicles, improve connectivity in mid-Louth and reduce commuting costs for mid-Louth residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37718/23]

Rail Network

Fergus O'Dowd

275. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to the publication of the All Island Strategic Rail Review, if he will seek an urgent update on the feasibility and long-term need to open a new rail station in north Drogheda to adequately deal with the exponential growth and development on the north side of Drogheda and reduce the town's carbon footprint and congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37719/23]

Bus Services

Fergus O'Dowd

292. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider an extension of the 20% fare discount to private operators to not only boost the numbers using buses but also to reduce the number of cars using the roads in the context of the upcoming budgetary discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37877/23]

Road Projects

Fergus O'Dowd

312. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline if any engagement has taken place between TII and Louth and or Meath County Councils in respect of the closure of the Obelisk Bridge for much needed redevelopment works, considering the expected ten month traffic impact this will have on the already over congested town of Drogheda; if any further consideration has been given by the Government to provide a temporary waiver on the Drogheda M1 slip tolls that would alleviate the said traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38067/23]

Road Projects

Fergus O'Dowd

319. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he will respond regarding the actions that he and his Department have taken to date to offset the devastating impact the closure of the Obelisk Bridge will have on local persons and businesses in Drogheda (details supplied), notwithstanding that the project responsibilities lie with Louth and Meath County Councils; if he will take a lead role to find a solution to a situation that will essentially cause further congestion to an already congested town and impose significant additional costs to people at a time of a cost of living crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38213/23]

Banking Sector

Fergus O'Dowd

431. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if he will respond to serious concerns raised by a person (details supplied) in respect of the issues arising with a mortgage provider; if he will intervene to ensure this type of behaviour and lack of engagement ceases once and for all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37421/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

433. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 297 of 25 July 2023, in respect of the NTMA, if he can seek clarity on the “Other” payment of €54,462 and confirm that this was paid as accrued holidays; if he can confirm that the NTMA does not provide a vehicle or any other transport benefits to the CEO as indicated in the return (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37447/23]

State Bodies

Fergus O'Dowd

434. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 297 of 25 July 2023, in respect of the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, if he will seek clarity on the “bonus” payment of €30,000; to provide a breakdown of the professional subscriptions indicated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37448/23]

Budget 2024

Fergus O'Dowd

435. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if he has received the pre-Budget 2024 submission from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37482/23]

Tax Code

Fergus O'Dowd

454. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance to respond to concerns raised by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38173/23]

Banking Sector

Fergus O'Dowd

482. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if he will examine the circumstances where a case is referred to the ombudsman in respect of cases where there are two names on a bank account and the case cannot be investigated if one or the other joint account holders will not engage with the FSPO (details supplied); if he would consider strengthening the powers of the Ombudsman to address this type of anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38867/23]

Flood Risk Management

Fergus O'Dowd

522. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform further to the flooding that occurred in east Meath recently which destroyed many homes, if he will seek an urgent update on when proposals for additional flood relief works for the area will progress as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37682/23]

Work Permits

Fergus O'Dowd

582. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to seek a review of the complicated employment permit case (details supplied) relating to a person and his hope to progress a career through the National Ambulance Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38985/23]

Schools Building Projects

Fergus O'Dowd

619. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education the status of a school project (details supplied); if further progress has been made on the site; to provide the relevant timeframes in terms of progression; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37724/23]