Ní féidir ach ceisteanna agus freagraí a foilsíodh tar éis Iúil 2012 a amharc anseo. Is féidir amharc de réir téarma nó dátaí ar leith ó Mhárta 2016 ar aghaidh do Ranna Rialtais. Foilsítear freagraí scríofa de réir mar a fhaightear iad ó Ranna. Chun ceisteanna parlaiminte a foilsíodh roimh Iúil 2012 a fheiceáil, cuardaigh Díospóireachtaí na Dála.
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Máirt, 28 Beal 2024
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Waste Management
Mattie McGrath
122. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of applicants that have applied to his Department under the farm film plastic recovery scheme since 1997, under the applicable regulatory framework in Ireland; the process involved in advertising the scheme; the process used to approve the body to legally operate a farm plastics recovery scheme; the reason that the Department has not sought to have competition within the sector; the steps his Department has taken to develop multiple farm plastics recovery organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24066/24]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2024
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Waste Management
Mattie McGrath
123. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason his Department has not established an independent regulatory mechanism to regulate the farm film plastic sector in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24067/24]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2024
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Waste Management
Mattie McGrath
124. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications how the approved operator of a farm plastics recovery scheme is funded; the precise process for setting the associated plastics levy and collection charges at the point of collection; the exact legislative provisions to allow for the relevant financial charges to be set; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24068/24]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2024
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Waste Management
Mattie McGrath
125. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide an overview of the operational procedure and required documentation by his Department prior to granting approval to an organisation that operates a farm plastics recovery scheme in Ireland, citing the relevant legislative provisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24070/24]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2024
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Waste Management
Mattie McGrath
126. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he plans to make changes to the legislation pertaining to the farm plastics Regulations, which were originally introduced in 1997 and later revised in 2001 and amended in 2017, in light of exclusivity, monopolistic practices and anti-competition concerns surrounding the current process, no independent appeals or sanction agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24071/24]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2024
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State Bodies
Mattie McGrath
172. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Finance to explain the arrangement that NAMA/Nalm had with a company (details supplied) in relation to a hotel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24109/24]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2024
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State Bodies
Mattie McGrath
173. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Finance to provide an explanation on transactions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24110/24]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Mattie McGrath
202. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education to confirm the number of children in south Tipperary who are currently engaged with the SENO and NCSE and who are yet to have a school placement confirmed for September 2024; the number of children who require a placement in a special school in south Tipperary and have yet to receive confirmation of placement for September 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23584/24]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2024
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School Funding
Mattie McGrath
213. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education her response to the concerns raised by the staff of a school (details supplied) in relation to the lack of resources and supports and the impact on the school community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23689/24]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2024
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Departmental Data
Mattie McGrath
264. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide details of all funding provided by his Department to Clonmel town under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23568/24]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2024
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Departmental Data
Mattie McGrath
265. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide details of all funding provided by his Department to Nenagh town under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23569/24]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2024
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Departmental Data
Mattie McGrath
266. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide details of all funding provided by his Department to Clonmel town since the abolition of the borough council ten years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23570/24]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2024
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Departmental Data
Mattie McGrath
267. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide details of all funding provided by his Department to Nenagh town since the abolition of town councils ten years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23571/24]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2024
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Ministerial Appointments
Mattie McGrath
296. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of meetings held by each Minister in his Department with each of two organisations (details supplied), since the formation of the Government on 27 June 2020 and to date in 2024. [24092/24]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2024
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Departmental Reviews
Mattie McGrath
372. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will make available the 2023 CDNT staff census and workforce review; the reason for the delay in publishing this data; when it is going to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23531/24]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2024
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International Protection
Mattie McGrath
392. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will confirm the position with regard to a building (details supplied) in south Tipperary being designated for use by IPAS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23590/24]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2024
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International Protection
Mattie McGrath
396. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if it is planned for international protection applicants to be accommodated at the site of the derelict Heatherside Hospital at Streamhill west Buttevent, County Cork (details supplied); if so, the expected date of arrival for the applicants; the number of international applicants to be accommodated there; the original countries of where these international applicants are coming from; the gender of these international applicants; the duration they will be staying; if transportation will be available for the applicants considering the rural location; if children will be staying at the location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23637/24]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Mattie McGrath
398. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his response to the concerns raised by the staff of a school (details supplied) in relation to the lack of resources and supports and the impact on the school community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23687/24]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2024
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Health Services Staff
Mattie McGrath
450. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the full staff available on each of the CAMHS teams in south Tipperary; the number and position of staff on leave; the length of leave and reason for leave; the numbers of staff present currently to each team; the number of vacant positions currently on each team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23747/24]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2024
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Departmental Funding
Mattie McGrath
510. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to provide details of all funding provided by her Department to Clonmel town under schemes such as the Town Centre First, Rural Regeneration and Development Fund and any other schemes over the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23568/24]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2024
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Departmental Funding
Mattie McGrath
511. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to provide details of all funding provided by her Department to Nenagh town under schemes such as the Town Centre First, Rural Regeneration and Development Fund and any other schemes over the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23569/24]
Déar, 23 Beal 2024
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Business Supports
Mattie McGrath
53. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will reconsider the qualifying criteria of the ICOB grant to allow tenants qualify as it is tenants who are struggling with the increased cost of business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23168/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Mattie McGrath
25. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and public services will meet next. [20238/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Foreign Birth Registration
Mattie McGrath
127. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a decision will be made on an application for a foreign birth registration (details supplied); the reason for the delay in processing the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22609/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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School Staff
Mattie McGrath
303. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education to consider the request for additional leadership and management support staff to be allocated for the 2024-25 school year for a school in County Tipperary (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22646/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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School Accommodation
Mattie McGrath
304. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on an application for additional accommodation made by a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary to provide adequate SET teaching and learning classrooms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22647/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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International Protection
Mattie McGrath
439. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice the number in the international protection system awaiting either a decision on their international protection application or their application for leave to remain; the number who have been granted status either international protection or leave to remain; the number who have received a deportation order; the number who did not fall within any of the foregoing categories up to the end of March 2024; if she will outline the basis upon which the latter group is provided accommodation by IPAS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22637/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Deportation Orders
Mattie McGrath
440. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice to provide details of the number of deportation orders that have been issued in each year since 2020, and in each month of 2024; the number that have been actioned directly by the State in these years and these months; the location of those immigrants who have received a deportation order that has not been actioned to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22638/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Domestic Pets
Mattie McGrath
481. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the level of engagement his Department has had with efforts to relocate pets; if his Department has assisted international protection applicants in a similar manner; to provide a full breakdown of the costs involved, broken down on a monthly basis; the contract provider or cost of Departmental staff resources engaged to deliver this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22633/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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Domestic Pets
Mattie McGrath
482. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount spent by his Department on measures to control potential risks associated with bringing pets or animals belonging to beneficiaries of temporary protection from Ukraine to Ireland since the opening of the conflict in 2022 to date, broken down on a monthly basis, including a breakdown of the costs and the number and type of pets involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22634/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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International Protection
Mattie McGrath
504. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if it is planned for international protection applicants to be accommodated at a site (details supplied); if so, the expected date of arrival for the applicants; the duration of their stay; if transportation will be available for the applicants considering the rural location; if children will be staying at the location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22528/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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International Protection
Mattie McGrath
520. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide a detailed breakdown of the daily costs associated with goods and services, to include per-night accommodation cost, meals costs, any diem costs and daily allowances, provided to persons who have claimed asylum or international protection in Ireland, but have not yet had their applications reviewed by immigration authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22635/24]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2024
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International Protection
Mattie McGrath
521. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide details of the current number of international protection applicants who are currently in IPAS accommodation awaiting either a decision on their international protection application or their application for leave to remain; the number who had been granted status either international protection or leave to remain; the number who had received a deportation order; the number who do not fall within any of the foregoing categories up to the end of March 2024; if he will outline the basis upon which the latter group is provided accommodation by IPAS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22636/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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School Transport
Mattie McGrath
181. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update with respect to a student (details supplied) in County Cork who is receiving school transport under the scheme for children with special educational needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22268/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Primary Care Services
Mattie McGrath
271. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the length of time the ophthalmologist post is vacant in south Tipperary primary care services; the actions that have been taken to address this vacancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22270/24]
Déar, 16 Beal 2024
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Mattie McGrath
272. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason no alternative arrangements have been made for the 1,500 or so children waiting on the ophthalmology service, some of whom have been waiting for some time now; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22271/24]
Céad, 8 Beal 2024
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Passport Services
Mattie McGrath
66. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason passport applications are being delayed following a check on a second occasion when the issue was not flagged during the original check; if he will have the Passport Office ensure that an application is fully checked on the first occasion rather than flagging separate issues at subsequent checks thereby significantly delaying the entire application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20263/24]
Céad, 8 Beal 2024
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School Accommodation
Mattie McGrath
193. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education to provide details on the provision of a modular unit for a school (details supplied) for the provision of an additional ASD classroom given the current demand in south Tipperary; given that the school has now proceeded to open a class on a temporary basis using available school accommodation; when this school will be provided with a modular unit; the plans to increase provision of ASD places in south Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20348/24]
Céad, 8 Beal 2024
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Sports Funding
Mattie McGrath
243. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an updated timeline on the sports capital funding allocation announcements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20389/24]
Céad, 8 Beal 2024
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Housing Policy
Mattie McGrath
288. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the local authority home loan is going to be amended to include home renovations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20677/24]
Déar, 2 Beal 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Mattie McGrath
188. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will increase the grant for people who suffer hair loss due to illness to reflect the rising costs of materials; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20032/24]
Céad, 1 Beal 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Mattie McGrath
149. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education when and where a child (details supplied) in south Tipperary will be given a school place in an autism class for September 2024; if the NCSE will engage urgently with the parents to ensure this child will get an appropriate school place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19659/24]
Céad, 1 Beal 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Mattie McGrath
151. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education where a child (details supplied) in south Tipperary will be given a school placement in September 2024; if she will ensure that the NCSE offers appropriate assistance to the family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19674/24]
Máirt, 30 Aib 2024
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Vehicle Registration Tax
Mattie McGrath
201. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport to outline the number of Ukrainian vehicles imported to Ireland since the beginning of 2022; to outline the position in relation to Ukrainian refugees, having imported their cars, with regard to motor tax, insurance and NCT; and have their tax, insurance and NCT certificates on display; the length of time that a vehicle temporary exemption lasts; the procedure in place to check the date of import of cars into the country and that all imported cars are fully compliant; the length of time a vehicle can be in the country before it is required to be tested by the NCT service; the reason cars that are in the country for more than six months are not required to meet the same criteria as vehicles owned by Irish citizens; if he will review these requirements to ensure that vehicles permanently in Ireland are subject to the same criteria as all other cars in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18990/24]
Máirt, 30 Aib 2024
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Vehicle Registration Tax
Mattie McGrath
223. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Finance to outline the number of Ukrainians who have paid VRT on Ukrainian vehicles imported to Ireland since the beginning of 2022; to outline the position in relation to Ukrainian refugees, having imported their cars, with regard to VRT; the procedure in place to ensure that vehicles are fully compliant with Irish tax requirements and the reason cars that are in the country for more than six months are not required to meet the same criteria as vehicles owned by Irish citizens; if he will review these requirements to ensure that vehicles permanently in Ireland are subject to the same criteria as all other cars in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18990/24]
Máirt, 30 Aib 2024
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Housing Schemes
Mattie McGrath
234. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to review the eligibility requirement for the help-to-buy scheme whereby the mortgage for the applicants must be 70% or more of the value of the self-build, but due to the increasing cost of building, the mortgage is no longer more than 70% of the total value and the applicants have to save a bigger deposit, and are therefore not eligible for the help-to-buy scheme. [19058/24]
Máirt, 30 Aib 2024
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School Curriculum
Mattie McGrath
296. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education the reason her Department appears to have no quality control system in place to ensure that the standard of syllabi being published by the NCCA is in keeping with international best practice in syllabus design (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18971/24]
Máirt, 30 Aib 2024
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Child and Family Agency
Mattie McGrath
571. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to outline the situation regarding the 22 children in the care of Tusla (details supplied) that have gone missing since January 2024; if his Department is concerned that these missing children may have been trafficked into Ireland's sex industry; his plans to hold the child and family agency to account for its failure to protect the country's most vulnerable children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18987/24]
Máirt, 30 Aib 2024
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Mental Health Services
Mattie McGrath
674. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of patients that have been seen weekly, by each discipline (details supplied), by each team within the two CAMHS teams in south Tipperary, Clonmel team 1 and team 2 since January 2024 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18968/24]
Máirt, 30 Aib 2024
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Mental Health Services
Mattie McGrath
675. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of patients referred to CAMHS (Clonmel teams) who have not been accepted but seen by a CAMHS consultant by way of an ECA in hospital since January 2023 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18969/24]