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Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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State Examinations
Pearse Doherty
77. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education if any discretion can be shown for a leaving certificate student in Donegal (details supplied) to have an exemption in 2024 from the orals and practicals they completed in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53994/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Grant Payments
Pearse Doherty
96. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the options that are available for disabled people who cannot afford adaptions and are slightly over the means test threshold, and therefore are not entitled to have it paid for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54030/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Social Welfare Appeals
Pearse Doherty
110. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made for a carer’s benefit review (details supplied); if any outstanding documentation is required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53923/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Caiteachas Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta
Pearse Doherty
78. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Pearse Doherty den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an dtabharfaidh sí eolas ar íocaíochtaí do na mná tí. [53574/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Toghcháin d'Údarás na Gaeltachta
Pearse Doherty
98. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Pearse Doherty den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an míneoidh sí cén uair a bheas na toghcháin chun bord Údarás na Gaeltachta ann. [53573/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Tax Collection
Pearse Doherty
198. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the total value of unclaimed tax, through the Revenue Commissioners for overpaid tax; the number of persons to whom this applies, for each of the years 2016 to 2022, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53838/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Defective Building Materials
Pearse Doherty
199. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of meetings he has held with retail banks, regarding the mortgage treatment of homes affected by defective blocks or their status following remediation, in each of the years 2021, 2022 and 2023, respectively. [53850/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Online Safety
Pearse Doherty
200. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of meetings he or officials from his Department have held with companies (details supplied) regarding the fraudulent content with respect to financial fraud and scams on their platforms in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, respectively. [53852/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Defective Building Materials
Pearse Doherty
344. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will confirm or clarify whether, following remediation as prescribed by the Housing Agency under the defective blocks grant scheme, that properties remediated will be fully mortgageable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53836/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Defective Building Materials
Pearse Doherty
345. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of meetings he has held with retail banks, regarding the mortgage treatment of homes affected by defective blocks or their status following remediation, in each of the years 2021, 2022 and 2023, respectively. [53851/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Social Welfare Appeals
Pearse Doherty
356. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection if an oral hearing request for a carer's allowance appeal will be facilitated for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53340/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Social Welfare Appeals
Pearse Doherty
366. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection if an oral hearing request for a carer's allowance appeal will be facilitated for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53698/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Social Welfare Appeals
Pearse Doherty
370. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a social welfare appeal for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53744/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Social Welfare Appeals
Pearse Doherty
371. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a social welfare appeal for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53745/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Departmental Meetings
Pearse Doherty
419. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice the number of meetings he or officials from his Department have held with companies (details supplied) regarding the fraudulent content with respect to financial fraud and scams on their platforms in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, respectively. [53849/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Hospital Appointments Status
Pearse Doherty
528. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) from County Donegal will receive a rheumatology appointment for Our Lady’s Hospital, Manorhamilton; if they are on the routine or urgent list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53345/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Special Educational Needs
Pearse Doherty
77. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education if plans are in place to provide an ASD room to a school (details supplied) that requires such an addition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52750/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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School Funding
Pearse Doherty
115. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education the number of ICT grants awarded to secondary schools in County Donegal; the amount awarded; if any awards have been refunded; if so, what reasons have been given, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52749/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Northern Ireland
Pearse Doherty
170. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in light of yet more new evidence emerging regarding the 1973 killing of a person (details supplied), he will make the family's desire for a public inquiry clear to the British Government; the steps the Irish Government is taking to aid the family in their quest for justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49807/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Maritime Safety
Pearse Doherty
283. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport when a marine application will process for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; the average processing times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52931/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Tax Exemptions
Pearse Doherty
319. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the revenue raised from restricting the employers’ PRSI exemption for share-based remuneration to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53108/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Defective Building Materials
Pearse Doherty
320. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the current status of the submission made by an organisation (details supplied) regarding a loan product with respect to households impacted by defective blocks; his Department’s assessment of the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53109/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Defective Building Materials
Pearse Doherty
404. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the submission made by an organisation (details supplied) regarding a loan product for households impacted by defective blocks; his Department’s assessment of the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53112/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Asylum Seekers
Pearse Doherty
458. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to explain why the owners of a premises (details supplied) have not received any money for housing beneficiaries of temporary protection, despite housing them for over a year now; exactly what measures need to be taken to ensure the owners are paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52941/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Disability Services
Pearse Doherty
464. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the options that are available for disabled people who cannot afford adaptions and are slightly over the means test threshold and therefore are not entitled to have it paid for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52999/23]
Tue, 28 Nov 2023
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Disability Services
Pearse Doherty
562. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if financial assistance is available to help with the purchase of braille devices; if so, the source and application process for such funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51860/23]
Tue, 28 Nov 2023
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Health Service Executive
Pearse Doherty
651. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when payments will issue for services provided to the HSE by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52493/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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National Treasury Management Agency
Pearse Doherty
79. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the total value and number of investments made by the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund in companies or enterprises that operate in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied territories and, respectively, companies or enterprises that have been included on the UN database of companies operating in illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian land, which was published by the United Nations Human Rights Council resolution 31/36; and for an update on engagements the Minister or his Department have had with ISIF with respect to divesting from said companies. [51791/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Tax Code
Pearse Doherty
81. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance for his and his Department's analysis of the estimated deadweight loss associated with the rented residential relief; its implications for social equity within the taxation system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51792/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Banking Sector
Pearse Doherty
87. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the date on which he will transpose the credit servicers' directive by means of a statutory instrument; his assessment of warnings that the provisions of the directive could lead to an erosion of consumer protection and citizens’ rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51434/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Economic Data
Pearse Doherty
121. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his assessment of the European Commission’s forecast of a 0.9 percentage point fall in GDP for 2023; the drivers of this revision; and his views on the outlook for the Irish economy and the labour market in the context of this downward revision. [51435/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Financial Irregularities
Pearse Doherty
124. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his views on recent statistics published by An Garda Síochána regarding the 77% increase in cases of investment fraud this year; the measures his Department is considering to respond to the rise in financial fraud and authorised push payment scams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51433/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Banking Sector
Pearse Doherty
138. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to update Dáil Éireann on his engagement with the retail banking sector, Department of Housing and representative groups of homeowners affected by defective concrete blocks with respect to bridging finance and the significant funding shortfall homeowners face to remediate their homes. [51432/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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House Prices
Pearse Doherty
146. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance for an assessment of the additional cost to construction of a standard 3-bed semi-detached house arising from the concrete product levy in the context of the current market price of concrete, cement and in-scope concrete products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51431/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Tax Data
Pearse Doherty
180. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the total number of individuals charged excess tax under the standard fund threshold in each of the years from 2016 to 2022. [51744/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Departmental Schemes
Pearse Doherty
232. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the fresh start loan scheme will be available for renovations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51699/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Health Services Staff
Pearse Doherty
307. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of the memorandums CEO ref 09954 and 10166 of 2023 by grade for Letterkenny University Hospital, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number which were new posts; the number which were replacement posts or vacant posts; and the number which were related to absence/leave cover. [51633/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Health Services Staff
Pearse Doherty
308. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of the memorandums CEO ref 09954 and 10166 of 2023 by grade for CHO1, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number which were new posts; the number which were replacement posts or vacant posts; and the number which were related to absence/leave cover. [51634/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Health Services Staff
Pearse Doherty
309. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of job offers that have been withdrawn as a result of the memorandums CEO ref 09954 and 10166 of 2023 by grade for Letterkenny University Hospital, in tabular form; and the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate. [51635/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Health Services Staff
Pearse Doherty
310. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of job offers that have been withdrawn as a result of the memorandums CEO ref 09954 and 10166 of 2023 by grade for CHO1, in tabular form; and the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate. [51636/23]
Wed, 22 Nov 2023
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Health Service Executive
Pearse Doherty
207. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if there are properties in the Pettigo area of County Donegal that are owned by the HSE but not currently being used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51421/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Passport Services
Pearse Doherty
98. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue on time for an online renewal applicant (details supplied); the reason additional documentation was requested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50956/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Vacant Properties
Pearse Doherty
182. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of returns with respect to the vacant homes tax that have been received to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51129/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Vacant Properties
Pearse Doherty
183. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of properties that were projected to be in scope of the vacant homes tax at the beginning of this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51130/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Vacant Properties
Pearse Doherty
184. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of returns with respect to the vacant homes tax that have been received to date which have claimed exemption with respect to the tax on the grounds of the owner has died, a grant or representation was issued, the property is actively marketed for rent or sale, the property is subject to certain court orders, the property has underwent structural works, the property is unoccupied due to illness of the owner and the property is deemed not to be habitable, in tabular form. [51131/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Tax Data
Pearse Doherty
185. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers liable to stamp duty on leases for a term of less than 35 years in each of the years 2011 to 2023, disaggregated by leases executed before and on/after 25 December 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51136/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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School Accommodation
Pearse Doherty
235. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update and a timeframe for an extension to a school (details supplied) existing of an additional modular classroom which was approved in March 2023; the reason for the delay in responding to the school regarding the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50733/23]
Thu, 16 Nov 2023
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Coláistí Samhraidh
Pearse Doherty
156. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Pearse Doherty den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cén fáth nár íocadh go fóill na táillí atá ag dul do mhná tí i dtaca le mic léinn a d’fhan leo i mí Lúnasa, céard is cúis leis an moill, agus cathain a íocfar iad; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [50435/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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Road Safety
Pearse Doherty
178. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education to clarify that in the event of an accident on a road outside a school (details supplied), who will take responsibility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49264/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
Pearse Doherty
305. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made for a carer’s benefit review (details supplied); the current processing times for such reviews; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49839/23]
Thu, 9 Nov 2023
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Hospital Services
Pearse Doherty
60. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health what further plans are being considered to deal with the ongoing crisis at Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48213/23]
Thu, 9 Nov 2023
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Hospital Services
Pearse Doherty
61. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the ongoing situation with Letterkenny University Hospital where GPs and consultants continue to voice their concerns about the future of the service; if any further resources will be provided to the hospital to help it deal with the crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48220/23]
Wed, 8 Nov 2023
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Disabilities Assessments
Pearse Doherty
96. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the parents of a child (details supplied) in County Donegal can expect an assessment of needs carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48907/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Passport Services
Pearse Doherty
96. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a first-time passport application (details supplied) for a child will issue on time for travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47377/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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School Staff
Pearse Doherty
503. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education when two Leaving Certificate English teacher positions will be filled in a secondary school in County Donegal (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48049/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Pearse Doherty
1114. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of people on waiting lists for a dermatologist in the north west broken down into whether they have been waiting for 6-12, 12-18, 8-24 and over 24 months; how these figures compare with last years, in tabular form; if he is concerned about the fact that a consultant dermatologist has said in a letter to GPs that dermatology provision in the north west is on the brink of collapse and that they are only able to take on urgent cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47374/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Care Services
Pearse Doherty
1285. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if respite services can be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal for one week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48464/23]
Thu, 26 Oct 2023
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Flood Risk Management
Pearse Doherty
56. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on flood relief and flood defence schemes in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47026/23]
Thu, 26 Oct 2023
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Tax Reliefs
Pearse Doherty
147. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated number of mortgages eligible for the mortgage interest relief scheme announced in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47175/23]
Thu, 26 Oct 2023
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Tax Reliefs
Pearse Doherty
148. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of primary dwelling home mortgages with an outstanding balance of less than €80,000 at end-2022; and the estimated number of such mortgages that would otherwise have been eligible for the mortgage interest relief scheme announced in budget 2024, had the €80,000 outstanding balance limit not applied. [47177/23]
Thu, 26 Oct 2023
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Departmental Budgets
Pearse Doherty
157. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for a breakdown of the departmental allocation of €708 million allocated for the existing level of service in budget 2024, for example, demographics, PSP deal, and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47182/23]
Thu, 26 Oct 2023
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Education and Training Boards
Pearse Doherty
183. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education who authorised and ordered an audit into increments payable to casual workers employed by educational training boards across the State; when the audit commenced; whether it has completed; what action was proposed as a result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47137/23]
Thu, 26 Oct 2023
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Education and Training Boards
Pearse Doherty
184. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education when increments were last paid to casual workers employed by educational training boards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47138/23]
Thu, 26 Oct 2023
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Education and Training Boards
Pearse Doherty
185. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education whether increments will be paid in the future to casual workers employed by educational training boards; if so, whether they will be backdated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47139/23]
Thu, 26 Oct 2023
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Departmental Budgets
Pearse Doherty
285. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of the departmental allocation of €708 million for the existing level of service in budget 2024, for example, demographics, PSP deal and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47181/23]
Wed, 25 Oct 2023
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International Protection
Pearse Doherty
167. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of beneficiaries of temporary protection availing of international protection in County Donegal currently, broken down by townland, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46952/23]
Wed, 25 Oct 2023
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Domestic Violence
Pearse Doherty
180. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of funding allocated to domestic violence services in Donegal for each of the years from 2019 to 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46821/23]
Wed, 25 Oct 2023
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Addiction Treatment Services
Pearse Doherty
181. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of funding allocated to drug addiction services in Donegal for each of the years from 2019 to 2024 on a per capita basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46822/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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International Protection
Pearse Doherty
492. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of properties in Donegal that are currently being used to accommodate refugees and those availing of international protection, broken down by area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46700/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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Departmental Data
Pearse Doherty
626. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of spending allocated for mental health in the CHO1 region on a per-capita basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46725/23]
Thu, 19 Oct 2023
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School Funding
Pearse Doherty
185. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education if any financial supports are available through her Department to facilitate the board of a school (details supplied) in purchasing off-road parking; if he is aware of the urgency of this matter, in light of a near-tragic incident occurring on the N56, with children crossing the road to attend the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45886/23]
Thu, 19 Oct 2023
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School Transport
Pearse Doherty
193. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that a school bus ticket can be provided for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45917/23]
Wed, 18 Oct 2023
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Disability Services
Pearse Doherty
230. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason a person (details supplied) in County Donegal had their bus escort stopped in June 2023; when the service will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45511/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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School Facilities
Pearse Doherty
220. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education if a decision not to assist a school (details supplied) with an urgently needed set down area for children to be safely left off due to it being deemed that it was more suitable to carry out work via SWS, can be reviewed; if she is aware of the urgency of the situation given that a near fatal accident occurred as children were crossing the busy N56 road; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44724/23]
Thu, 12 Oct 2023
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Dental Services
Pearse Doherty
193. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when orthodontic appointments will be issued to children (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44625/23]
Thu, 12 Oct 2023
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Grant Payments
Pearse Doherty
195. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Donegal qualifies for the special rate of SUSI grant in their exceptional circumstances; if any outstanding documentation is required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44569/23]
Thu, 12 Oct 2023
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Grant Payments
Pearse Doherty
196. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if SUSI will provide assistance to an applicant (details supplied) locked out of their account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44623/23]
Wed, 11 Oct 2023
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Passport Services
Pearse Doherty
44. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if an online passport application for a child (details supplied) living in the North that was submitted on 14 August 2023 will issue on time for their travel date 23 October 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44285/23]
Wed, 11 Oct 2023
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Passport Services
Pearse Doherty
48. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application can be processed for a person (details supplied); if the issue with resubmission links and security questions can be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44403/23]
Wed, 11 Oct 2023
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Passport Services
Pearse Doherty
49. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a foreign birth registration for a person (details supplied); if a refund will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44417/23]
Wed, 11 Oct 2023
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Waterways Ireland
Pearse Doherty
116. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Section 12(2) of the British-Irish Agreement applies to Waterways Ireland; if this provision includes lease agreements and encroachment licenses, on foreshore or Waterways Ireland property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44407/23]
Wed, 11 Oct 2023
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Waterways Ireland
Pearse Doherty
117. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Waterways Ireland is a State authority to which Section 13(1)(b) of the Statute of Limitations 1957 would apply. [44408/23]
Wed, 11 Oct 2023
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Waterways Ireland
Pearse Doherty
118. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if negotiations regarding any disposal of assets by Waterways Ireland are subject to full transparency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44409/23]
Wed, 11 Oct 2023
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Waterways Ireland
Pearse Doherty
119. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Waterways Ireland has or would consider issuing a commercial operating licence to operators for developments before they are regularised and legalised; and the checks that are currently in place before issuance. [44410/23]
Wed, 11 Oct 2023
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Waterways Ireland
Pearse Doherty
120. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Waterways Ireland has utilised any unauthorised developments for the purpose of boat storage, repair or maintenance in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44411/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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Tax Code
Pearse Doherty
112. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance what legislative instruments exist to allow local authorities to introduce a "tourist tax" as a revenue-raising initiative. [43744/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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Tax Collection
Pearse Doherty
113. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance what measures have been implemented to allow for the investigation of properties which may be liable for the vacant home tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43745/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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Local Authorities
Pearse Doherty
277. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how many staff are employed in each local authority to investigate properties which may be liable for the vacant home tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43747/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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Local Authorities
Pearse Doherty
278. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how many staff are employed in each local authority to investigate properties which may be liable for the derelict sites levy. [43748/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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Local Authorities
Pearse Doherty
279. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a breakdown of the number of sites, per local authority, deemed currently liable for the derelict sites levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43749/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
written
Local Authorities
Pearse Doherty
280. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a list of income received by each local authority in 2022 as a result of the derelict sites levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43751/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
written
Local Authorities
Pearse Doherty
281. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a breakdown of income collected in each local authority in 2022 as a result of NPPR charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43754/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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Housing Schemes
Pearse Doherty
303. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the proposed housing development at Ardscoil Mhuire, Gweedore, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44025/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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Disabilities Assessments
Pearse Doherty
415. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the parents of a child (details supplied) in County Donegal can expect to receive an assessment of needs for their child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43532/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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Disability Services
Pearse Doherty
437. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the parents of a child in Donegal (details supplied) can expect to receive services and support for their autistic child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43760/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
written
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
Pearse Doherty
474. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a registration application with an organisation (details supplied) will be processed for a person in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43536/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
written
Hospital Waiting Lists
Pearse Doherty
529. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal can expect to receive a date for an operation in Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43787/23]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
oral
Mortgage Interest Rates
Pearse Doherty
78. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce temporary and targeted mortgage interest relief to support struggling households with rising mortgage costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43390/23]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
oral
Fuel Prices
Pearse Doherty
80. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he or his Department are considering tax measures to support households with the rising cost of home heating oil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43391/23]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
oral
European Union
Pearse Doherty
82. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his Department’s position on the European Commission’s own resource proposal based on company profits; the estimated additional contribution the proposal would require on annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43392/23]