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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
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Banking Sector
Pearse Doherty
84. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his views, and the Department's analysis, of the capacity and number of borrowers eligible to switch from lenders to the mainstream mortgage market under the recently published eligibility criteria published by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland and retail banking sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43138/23]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
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Defective Building Materials
Pearse Doherty
112. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the operation of the defective concrete products levy, its application to precast concrete products and autoclave aerated concrete, its impact on residential construction costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43135/23]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
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Irish Stock Exchange
Pearse Doherty
121. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his views, and his Department's analysis, of the recent departure of companies from Euronext Dublin; the causes of these departures and potential policy measures to support the Irish stock exchange; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43139/23]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
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Tax Reliefs
Pearse Doherty
152. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the current status of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; when the disabled drivers medical board of sppeal will recommence hearings; the number of appeals and request for appeal hearings that have been lodged since November 2021 and his response to the recent annual report of the Ombudsman with respect to same. [43137/23]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
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Defective Building Materials
Pearse Doherty
157. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to provide an update on his engagement with the retail banking sector, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage 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. [43136/23]
Wed, 4 Oct 2023
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Road Safety
Pearse Doherty
65. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the situation with a school in County Donegal (details supplied) where a dangerous incident almost occurred when children were crossing the road; if so, if his Department has been in touch with the school; if his Department has taken any measures to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43125/23]
Wed, 4 Oct 2023
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School Facilities
Pearse Doherty
159. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection if any financial supports are available through her Department to facilitate the board of a school (details supplied) purchasing off-road parking; if she 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. [43185/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Road Projects
Pearse Doherty
202. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if he has received a request to meet with a group (details supplied); if he will accept its invitation to meet with it to discuss the future of the A5 upgrade project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42476/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Hospital Appointments Status
Pearse Doherty
637. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive an appointment for hip replacement surgery at Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42454/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Third Level Education
Pearse Doherty
717. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the CAO application process alerts students of unapproved courses that do not qualify for SUSI grants; if he is aware of the financial difficulties placed upon students who, having commenced such places, are subsequently notified that they do not qualify for a SUSI grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42466/23]
Thu, 28 Sep 2023
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Northern Ireland
Pearse Doherty
64. 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; to outline the steps that the Irish Government is taking to aid the family in their quest for justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39081/23]
Wed, 27 Sep 2023
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Driver Licences
Pearse Doherty
48. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport when a driving licence will issue for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41677/23]
Wed, 27 Sep 2023
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Driver Test
Pearse Doherty
53. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if a driving test can be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41700/23]
Wed, 27 Sep 2023
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Customs and Excise
Pearse Doherty
60. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of not proceeding with the legislated increase in excise duty on petrol and diesel to take effect on 31 October 2023, for 2023 and 2024, respectively, VAT inclusive. [41671/23]
Wed, 27 Sep 2023
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Health Services
Pearse Doherty
129. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a Cross Border Directive NIPHCS appeal decision will be made (details supplied); the average waiting times for such decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41681/23]
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
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Courts Service
Pearse Doherty
429. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice if any plans are in place to deal with the continuing backlog of cases in Donegal courts that are continuing to cause significant delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41648/23]
Thu, 21 Sep 2023
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Tax Yield
Pearse Doherty
146. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue to be generated by the temporary solidarity contribution and cap on market revenues in each of the years 2024 and 2025, respectively (disaggregated by each - Temporary Solidarity Contribution and Cap on Market Revenues); and if the revenue with respect to each is included in the revenue base for 2024 and 2025, as outlined in the Summer Economic Statement. [40896/23]
Thu, 21 Sep 2023
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Tax Data
Pearse Doherty
147. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of reducing the level of excise applied to home heating oil from €122.83 to €100, €72.83, €60 and €0.00, from 12 October 2023 to end-2023 and from 1 January 2024 to end-March 2024 respectively, in tabular form. [40897/23]
Thu, 21 Sep 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
Pearse Doherty
210. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of providing a €100 lump-sum payment for each social welfare and social assistance scheme on 1 November 2023, 1 October 2023 and 1 March 2024 respectively, disaggregated by social welfare payment type, in tabular form. [40898/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Driver Test
Pearse Doherty
125. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport the current waiting times for driving tests in County Donegal; the number of people on each waiting list, per centre, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40301/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Driver Test
Pearse Doherty
126. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport the current waiting times for driver theory tests in County Donegal; the number of people on each waiting list, per centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40302/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Driver Test
Pearse Doherty
127. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to reduce waiting times and clear the backlog for driving tests and driver theory tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40303/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Tax Data
Pearse Doherty
151. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of not proceeding with the legislated increase in carbon tax to take effect in October 2023, for 2023 and 2024, respectively, VAT inclusive. [39615/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Tax Data
Pearse Doherty
183. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the projected cost of extending the reduced rate of VAT to electricity and gas to end-December 2023. [40706/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Mental Health Services
Pearse Doherty
832. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an AON report will be sent to CAMHS for a child (details supplied) in county Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39963/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Disability Services
Pearse Doherty
833. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to address the unacceptable level of vacancies for key positions in the Children's Disability Network Teams in Donegal; and if he is aware of the serious impact this is having on the children affected and their families. [39980/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Dental Services
Pearse Doherty
1022. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of adults and children in Donegal on HSE dental waiting lists at the end of May and June of each year 2019 to 2023, broken down by standard waiting times, by clinic, in tabular form. [40593/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Dental Services
Pearse Doherty
1023. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of adults and children in Donegal on HSE orthodontic waiting lists at the end of May and June of each year 2019 to 2023, broken down by standard waiting times, by clinic, in tabular form. [40594/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Bus Éireann
Pearse Doherty
246. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport to provide the number of cancellations on the Bus Éireann route from Donegal to Dublin over the past six months; and the reason for each cancellation, in tabular form. [37271/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Taxi Licences
Pearse Doherty
270. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if it is possible to attain a SPSV licence to work in County Donegal while residing in the jurisdiction in the North; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37649/23]