Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

State Examinations

Niall Collins

242. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills if full marks for oral Irish and music still apply in view of the fact that predictive grades have been announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6210/20]

State Examinations

Niall Collins

243. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position for a mature student studying Irish regarding grading for a leaving certificate subject; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6215/20]

Maternity Leave

Niall Collins

415. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to extend maternity leave as per a request by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6053/20]

Garda Disciplinary Proceedings

Niall Collins

428. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number and rank of members of An Garda Síochána that are suspended from duty by Garda division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5571/20]

Garda Disciplinary Proceedings

Niall Collins

429. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number and rank of members of An Garda Síochána that are suspended from duty and are also subject to an internal disciplinary process by Garda division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5572/20]

Garda Disciplinary Proceedings

Niall Collins

430. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number and rank of members of An Garda Síochána that are the subject of an internal disciplinary process by Garda division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5573/20]

Citizenship Status

Niall Collins

432. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons that had their citizenship and or naturalisation revoked and the reasons for same in each year since 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5575/20]

Garda Resources

Niall Collins

474. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the museum at the Garda College has been closed; the person or body that took this decision; the consultation that took place; his views on this decision; if the museum will be reopened in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6460/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Niall Collins

509. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when a dog grooming business from home can resume (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5565/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Niall Collins

529. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when dog grooming can resume under the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7059/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Niall Collins

828. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health when an activity working outdoors as a chainsaw sculptor in gardens, parks and open spaces can resume under the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7060/20]

Greyhound Industry

Niall Collins

832. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when greyhound racing can resume under the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7058/20]

Telecommunications Services

Niall Collins

923. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if matters raised in correspondence from a person (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5557/20]

Company Closures

Niall Collins

953. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will assist the creditors of a company (details supplied) in particular those who applied for their J1 programme through the company and are now out of pocket; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5588/20]

Vehicle Testing

Niall Collins

968. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when NCTs, DOEs and CVRTs will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5619/20]

Departmental Correspondence

Niall Collins

1109. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will address queries raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5568/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Niall Collins

1194. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason persons over 66 years of age laid off from work due to Covid-19 are not considered worthy or not deemed eligible for the €350 payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5549/20]

Flood Prevention Measures

Niall Collins

142. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if remedial measures will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick who is being flooded regularly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5022/20]

Public Sector Pensions

Niall Collins

144. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if moneys due back in the second quarter of 2020 to retired civil servants will be paid out now such as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5065/20]

Emergency Works Scheme Applications

Niall Collins

188. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an emergency works application for a school (details supplied) for new windows and outside wall reconstruction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4238/20]

Psychological Services

Niall Collins

280. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills when behaviour analysts will be able to register with his Department or CORU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5074/20]

Student Grant Scheme

Niall Collins

325. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the assistance available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5511/20]

Naturalisation Certificates

Niall Collins

395. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application by a person (details supplied); when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4915/20]

Naturalisation Certificates

Niall Collins

401. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application by a person (details supplied); when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5077/20]

Disability Services Funding

Niall Collins

566. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if the funding shortfall in an agency (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4438/20]

Drug Treatment Programmes

Niall Collins

897. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5512/20]

Rural Transport Services

Niall Collins

1030. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there have been expressions of interest for the rural hackney scheme project serving Martinstown, County Limerick; and the date by which the project will become operational. [4150/20]

Fire Stations

Niall Collins

1221. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to upgrade Cappamore fire station, County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4033/20]

Defence Forces

Niall Collins

6. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a request can be facilitated (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2797/20]

Schools Building Projects Status

Niall Collins

184. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills if plans are being developed for a new school in Tallaght, Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2642/20]

School Accommodation

Niall Collins

185. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the actions he is taking to provide permanent accommodation for a school (details supplied) in view of the serious concerns of the school community in relation to the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2643/20]

School Placement

Niall Collins

195. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the options regarding a school placement for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2756/20]

Schools Amalgamation

Niall Collins

207. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the amalgamation of two national schools (details supplied) in County Limerick will be agreed to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2799/20]

Naturalisation Eligibility

Niall Collins

418. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a person (details supplied) can apply for naturalisation and-or citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3704/20]

Local Enterprise Offices

Niall Collins

443. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if assistance is available for a start-up business (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2644/20]

Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Niall Collins

572. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if a device (details supplied) is available here under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2800/20]

Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme

Niall Collins

917. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to reverse the reduction to 50% of the value of microchipped donkeys on registered premises as per the rules for stocking density requirements for the 2020 areas of natural constraint scheme; and his further plans to reintroduce the National Parks and Wildlife Service, NPWS, farm plan scheme. [2640/20]

Animal Welfare

Niall Collins

964. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address an animal welfare issue (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3569/20]

Waste Disposal Charges

Niall Collins

996. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the provision of an annual support towards the cost of bin charges for homes in which a family member uses incontinence pads; when details of the scheme will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2645/20]

Rail Network

Niall Collins

1040. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a report (details supplied) will be released; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2798/20]

Disablement Benefit

Niall Collins

1124. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to ensure the cuts to the disablement pension made during the recession are reversed at the next possible opportunity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2646/20]

School Accommodation Provision

Niall Collins

189. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the actions he is taking to provide permanent accommodation for a school (details supplied); his views on the concerns of the school community on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53776/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

91. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Taoiseach the number of credit cards issued to Ministers and officials working in his Department; the amount spent on credit cards in each year since 2016; the bank interest paid on credit cards in each year since 2016; the controls in place to monitor the issuing of and the expenditure on the cards; and the controls in place in each agency to monitor expenditure on personally held credit card bills that are subsequently used to recoup work related expenses. [52581/19]

Third Level Staff Recruitment

Niall Collins

195. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the Minister of State with special responsibility for higher education or officials on her behalf have ever directly or indirectly canvassed the president of a higher education institution on behalf of a job applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53023/19]

Third Level Institutions Governance

Niall Collins

196. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a report (details supplied) has been investigated; and if so, if he is satisfied the investigation was independent. [53025/19]

Departmental Communications

Niall Collins

532. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason action will be taken from January 2020 (details supplied) with respect to departmental emails more than two years old; if he was consulted on this decision; if this was an internal decision; and if not, if it was a recommendation from another Department. [52995/19]

Ministerial Communications

Niall Collins

670. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he has ever directly or indirectly canvassed the president of higher education institution on behalf of a job applicant; if so, if he will report on this canvassing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53024/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

45. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of credit cards issued to Ministers and officials working in his Department; the amount spent on credit cards in each year since 2016; the bank interest paid on credit cards in each year since 2016; the controls in place to monitor the issuing of and the expenditure on the cards; the controls in place in each agency to monitor expenditure on personally held credit card bills that are subsequently used to recoup work-related expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52399/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

47. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of credit cards issued to Ministers and officials working in his Department; the amount spent on credit cards in each year since 2016; the bank interest paid on credit cards in each year since 2016; the controls in place to monitor the issuing of and the expenditure on the cards; the controls in place in each agency to monitor expenditure on personally held credit card bills that are subsequently used to recoup work-related expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52403/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

57. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance the number of credit cards issued to Ministers and officials working in his Department; the amount spent on credit cards in each year since 2016; the bank interest paid on credit cards in each year since 2016; the controls in place to monitor the issuing of and the expenditure on the cards; the controls in place in each agency to monitor expenditure on personally held credit card bills that are subsequently used to recoup work-related expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52402/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

80. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of credit cards issued to Ministers and officials working in his Department; the amount spent on credit cards in each year since 2016; the bank interest paid on credit cards in each year since 2016; the controls in place to monitor the issuing of and the expenditure on the cards; the controls in place in each agency to monitor expenditure on personally held credit card bills that are subsequently used to recoup work-related expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52407/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

100. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of credit cards issued to Ministers and officials working in his Department; the amount spent on credit cards in each year since 2016; the bank interest paid on credit cards in each year since 2016; the controls in place to monitor the issuing of and the expenditure on the cards; the controls in place in each agency to monitor expenditure on personally held credit card bills that are subsequently used to recoup work-related expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52400/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

116. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of credit cards issued to Ministers and officials working in his Department; the amount spent on credit cards in each year since 2016; the bank interest paid on credit cards in each year since 2016; the controls in place to monitor the issuing of and the expenditure on the cards; the controls in place in each agency to monitor expenditure on personally held credit card bills that are subsequently used to recoup work-related expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52406/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

145. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of credit cards issued to Ministers and officials working in her Department; the amount spent on credit cards in each year since 2016; the bank interest paid on credit cards in each year since 2016; the controls in place to monitor the issuing of and the expenditure on the cards; the controls in place in each agency to monitor expenditure on personally held credit card bills that are subsequently used to recoup work-related expenses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52395/19]

Services for People with Disabilities

Niall Collins

253. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if a psychiatric nurse can work with persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52373/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

260. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the number of credit cards issued to Ministers and officials working in his Department; the amount spent on credit cards in each year since 2016; the bank interest paid on credit cards in each year since 2016; the controls in place to monitor the issuing of and the expenditure on the cards; the controls in place in each agency to monitor expenditure on personally held credit card bills that are subsequently used to recoup work-related expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52404/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

286. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of credit cards issued to Ministers and officials working in his Department; the amount spent on credit cards in each year since 2016; the bank interest paid on credit cards in each year since 2016; the controls in place to monitor the issuing of and the expenditure on the cards; the controls in place in each agency to monitor expenditure on personally held credit card bills that are subsequently used to recoup work-related expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52394/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

305. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of credit cards issued to Ministers and officials working in his Department; the amount spent on credit cards in each year since 2016; the bank interest paid on credit cards in each year since 2016; the controls in place to monitor the issuing of and the expenditure on the cards; the controls in place in each agency to monitor expenditure on personally held credit card bills that are subsequently used to recoup work-related expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52397/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

314. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of credit cards issued to Ministers and officials working in his Department; the amount spent on credit cards in each year since 2016; the bank interest paid on credit cards in each year since 2016; the controls in place to monitor the issuing of and the expenditure on the cards; the controls in place in each agency to monitor expenditure on personally held credit card bills that are subsequently used to recoup work-related expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52409/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

329. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of credit cards issued to Ministers and officials working in her Department; the amount spent on credit cards in each year since 2016; the bank interest paid on credit cards in each year since 2016; the controls in place to monitor the issuing of and the expenditure on the cards; the controls in place in each agency to monitor expenditure on personally held credit card bills that are subsequently used to recoup work-related expenses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52396/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

335. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of credit cards issued to Ministers and officials working in his Department; the amount spent on credit cards in each year since 2016; the bank interest paid on credit cards in each year since 2016; the controls in place to monitor the issuing of and the expenditure on the cards; the controls in place in each agency to monitor expenditure on personally held credit card bills that are subsequently used to recoup work-related expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52408/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

348. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of credit cards issued to Ministers and officials working in her Department; the amount spent on credit cards in each year since 2016; the bank interest paid on credit cards in each year since 2016; the controls in place to monitor the issuing of and the expenditure on the cards; the controls in place in each agency to monitor expenditure on personally held credit card bills that are subsequently used to recoup work-related expenses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52401/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

363. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of credit cards issued to Ministers and officials working in his Department; the amount spent on credit cards in each year since 2016; the bank interest paid on credit cards in each year since 2016; the controls in place to monitor the issuing of and the expenditure on the cards; the controls in place in each agency to monitor expenditure on personally held credit card bills that are subsequently used to recoup work-related expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52405/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

375. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of credit cards issued to Ministers and officials working in her Department; the amount spent on credit cards in each year since 2016; the bank interest paid on credit cards in each year since 2016; the controls in place to monitor the issuing of and the expenditure on the cards; the controls in place in each agency to monitor expenditure on personally held credit card bills that are subsequently used to recoup work-related expenses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52398/19]

Ministerial Travel

Niall Collins

105. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the occasions on which he and each Minister used the Government jet from May 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the date of each trip; the location and purpose of each trip; the costs incurred in respect of the use of the aircraft for each trip in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52045/19]

Diplomatic Representation

Niall Collins

110. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the meetings the special envoy to the United States of America has had since his appointment; the date and locations of meetings; the travel costs incurred as a consequence of their appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52019/19]

Departmental Advertising Campaigns

Niall Collins

90. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Taoiseach the advertising campaigns, promotional events and launches planned by his Department for the first six months of 2020; and the budgeted costs of these campaigns. [51417/19]

Departmental Advertising Campaigns

Niall Collins

94. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the advertising campaigns, promotional events and launches planned by his Department for the first six months of 2020; the budgeted costs of these campaigns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51407/19]

Departmental Advertising Campaigns

Niall Collins

113. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the advertising campaigns, promotional events and launches planned by his Department for the first six months of 2020; the budgeted costs of these campaigns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51411/19]

Departmental Advertising Campaigns

Niall Collins

136. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance the advertising campaigns, promotional events and launches planned by his Department for the first six months of 2020; the budgeted costs of these campaigns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51410/19]

Departmental Advertising Campaigns

Niall Collins

156. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the advertising campaigns, promotional events and launches planned by his Department for the first six months of 2020; the budgeted costs of these campaigns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51415/19]

Election Expenditure

Niall Collins

161. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the remuneration returning officers received for carrying out their duties in respect of the 2019 local and European elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51714/19]

Departmental Advertising Campaigns

Niall Collins

198. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the advertising campaigns, promotional events and launches planned by his Department for the first six months of 2020; the budgeted costs of these campaigns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51408/19]

School Transport Appeals

Niall Collins

225. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made regarding a school transport appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51780/19]

Departmental Advertising Campaigns

Niall Collins

257. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the advertising campaigns, promotional events and launches planned by his Department for the first six months of 2020; the budgeted costs of these campaigns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51414/19]

Departmental Advertising Campaigns

Niall Collins

296. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the advertising campaigns, promotional events and launches planned by her Department for the first six months of 2020; the budgeted costs of these campaigns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51403/19]

Departmental Advertising Campaigns

Niall Collins

389. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the advertising campaigns, promotional events and launches planned by his Department for the first six months of 2020; the budgeted costs of these campaigns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51412/19]

Agrifood Sector

Niall Collins

468. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason members of an association (details supplied) are not included in the stakeholder committee that will develop the agrifood strategy to 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51181/19]

Departmental Advertising Campaigns

Niall Collins

479. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the advertising campaigns, promotional events and launches planned by his Department for the first six months of 2020; the budgeted costs of these campaigns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51402/19]

Departmental Advertising Campaigns

Niall Collins

507. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the advertising campaigns, promotional events and launches planned by his Department for the first six months of 2020; the budgeted costs of these campaigns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51405/19]

Departmental Advertising Campaigns

Niall Collins

528. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the advertising campaigns, promotional events and launches planned by his Department for the first six months of 2020; the budgeted costs of these campaigns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51418/19]

Departmental Advertising Campaigns

Niall Collins

561. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the advertising campaigns, promotional events and launches planned by her Department for the first six months of 2020; the budgeted costs of these campaigns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51404/19]

Departmental Advertising Campaigns

Niall Collins

586. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the advertising campaigns, promotional events and launches planned by his Department for the first six months of 2020; the budgeted costs of these campaigns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51416/19]

Departmental Advertising Campaigns

Niall Collins

621. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the advertising campaigns, promotional events and launches planned by her Department for the first six months of 2020; the budgeted costs of these campaigns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51409/19]

Pensions Reform

Niall Collins

638. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has received correspondence from a union (details supplied) regarding increases in the State pension age; the projected cost of implementing the proposals including reversing the decision to increase the State pension age in 2021 and 2028; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51740/19]

Pensions Reform

Niall Collins

639. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the steps taken to inform persons of the increase in pension age due to come into effect in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51741/19]

Pensions Data

Niall Collins

640. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of making the qualifying condition for the State pension 30 years of PRSI contributions as opposed to the proposed number under the total contributions approach due to come into effect in quarter 3 of 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51742/19]

Departmental Advertising Campaigns

Niall Collins

670. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the advertising campaigns, promotional events and launches planned by his Department for the first six months of 2020; the budgeted costs of these campaigns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51413/19]

Departmental Advertising Campaigns

Niall Collins

689. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the advertising campaigns, promotional events and launches planned by her Department for the first six months of 2020; the budgeted costs of these campaigns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51406/19]

Rail Network

Niall Collins

315. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the reopening and upgrade of the Limerick to Foynes railway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50679/19]

Legislative Process

Niall Collins

79. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Taoiseach the number of Bills in his Department awaiting Committee Stage. [50555/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

80. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Taoiseach the photography costs for his Department in each of the years March 2011 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the costs incurred from use of the ministerial allowance; the occasions for which photographers were booked; the photographers used; the costs associated with each occasion a photographer was used in tabular form; and if there is a policy in his Department regarding the booking of photographers. [50579/19]

Legislative Process

Niall Collins

83. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Bills in his Department awaiting Committee Stage. [50545/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

84. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the photography costs for his Department in each of the years March 2011 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the costs incurred from use of the ministerial allowance; the occasions for which photographers were booked; the photographers used; the costs associated with each occasion that a photographer was used in tabular form; if there is a policy in his Department regarding the booking of photographers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50569/19]

Legislative Process

Niall Collins

87. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of bills in his Department awaiting Committee Stage. [50549/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

88. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the photography costs for his Department in each of the years March 2011 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the costs incurred from use of the ministerial allowance; the occasions for which photographers were booked; the photographers used; the costs associated with each occasion that a photographer was used in tabular form; if there is a policy in his Department regarding the booking of photographers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50573/19]

Legislative Process

Niall Collins

97. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance the number of Bills in his Department awaiting Committee Stage. [50548/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

98. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance the photography costs for his Department in each of the years March 2011 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the costs incurred from use of the ministerial allowance; the occasions for which photographers were booked; the photographers used; the costs associated with each occasion that a photographer was used in tabular form; if there is a policy in his Department regarding the booking of photographers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50572/19]

Legislative Process

Niall Collins

104. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of Bills in his Department awaiting Committee Stage. [50553/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Niall Collins

105. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the photography costs for his Department in each of the years March 2011 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the costs incurred from use of the ministerial allowance; the occasions for which photographers were booked; the photographers used; the costs associated with each occasion that a photographer was used in tabular form; if there is a policy in his Department regarding the booking of photographers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50577/19]