Parliamentary questions

Departmental Data

Pearse Doherty

849. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of times the car park of Glenveagh National Park has been full in each year since 2021; if any plans are in place to provide additional parking spaces for the park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37644/23]

Housing Schemes

Pearse Doherty

891. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of any disqualifications for applicants under the local authority mortgage protection insurance group scheme for underlying health conditions, specifically type 1 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37922/23]

Disability Services

Pearse Doherty

1381. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what funding is available for a centre (details supplied) based in the North, but which offers services to children and adults in County Donegal with intellectual disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37648/23]

Mental Health Services

Pearse Doherty

1553. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when the parent of a child (details supplied) will receive an appointment for CAMHS in Donegal town, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37428/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Pearse Doherty

1882. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive a date for a procedure in Sligo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39092/23]

Third Level Fees

Pearse Doherty

2045. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the Government has any plans to address the fees that must be paid for graduate medicine courses and the absence of a loan facility for these courses from the pillar banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37622/23]

Mother and Baby Homes

Pearse Doherty

1007. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the timeframe for when payments will be made to those who successfully apply for the mother and baby home redress scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36071/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

279. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the expected annual revenue in each of the years 2023 and 2024 of the local property tax, disaggregated by valuation band; and the number of properties within each valuation band. [34891/23]

Tax Reliefs

Pearse Doherty

280. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the tax reliefs/expenditures set to expire at end-2023; the cost of their extension for 2024, and the cost, if any, within the base for each in 2024. [34892/23]

Tax Exemptions

Pearse Doherty

281. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue raised on a first- and full-year basis of removing the capital gains tax exemption for a principle private residence where the property is sold within 12 months of its purchase, and restricting the relief by 25%, 50% and 75% in the same circumstances. [34895/23]

Tax Code

Pearse Doherty

282. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the revenue raised on a first- and full-year basis of applying a 1% and 2% stamp duty, respectively, on all forms of share buybacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34896/23]

Tax Data

Pearse Doherty

283. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated aggregate value of share buybacks in each of the years 2018 to 2022; if the Revenue Commissioners collect such data; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34897/23]

Tax Data

Pearse Doherty

284. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue raised by the vacant homes tax in 2023 and 2024; and if it is in the revenue base for 2024 as per the Summer Economic Statement. [34898/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

285. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue raised in first- and full-year terms by increasing the vacant homes tax to four, five and six times the LPT base rate, respectively. [34899/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

286. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue raised in first- and full-year terms by increasing the vacant homes tax to four times the LPT base rate and increasing it by a single multiple of the LPT base rate for each further year it is vacant. [34900/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

287. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue raised in first- and full-year terms by increasing the vacant homes tax to five times the LPT base rate and increasing it by a single multiple of the LPT base rate for each further year it is vacant. [34901/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

288. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue raised in first and full-year terms by increasing the vacant homes tax to six times the LPT base rate and increasing it by a single multiple of the LPT base rate for each further year it is vacant. [34902/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

294. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if the estimated revenue generated by the temporary solidarity contribution bases on taxable profits in the fossil fuel production and refining sectors, and a cap on the market revenues of certain generators in the electricity sector, are included in the tax base for 2024 as outlined in the Summer Economic Statement; and the amount of revenue with respect to each. [35178/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

296. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue raised, in first and full-year terms, by introducing the rate of commercial stamp duty from 7.5 to 12.5 percent, excluding agricultural land. [35238/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

297. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the revenue raised by increasing the rate of commercial stamp duty from 7.5 to 10 and 12.5 percent, respectively, while increasing the farm consolidation relief accordingly, in first and full-year terms. [35239/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

298. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue generated in first and full-year terms of reducing the Standard Fund Threshold to €1.5 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35241/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

299. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if the revenue raised by the banking levy is in the tax base for 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, respectively, and if so, the quantum of revenue in the base with respect to each year. [35243/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

300. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue raised by introducing a 25% and 50% cap, respectively, on corporation tax loss relief utilised in a single year by NAMA participating banks, and separately, by all banks, in first and full-year terms. [35250/23]

National Asset Management Agency

Pearse Doherty

301. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated value of deferred tax assets yet to be utilised by NAMA-participating banks; the Government’s policy towards corporation tax loss relief with respect to NAMA-participating banks where the State reduces or entirely divests its shareholdings in respective banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35260/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

302. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated annual revenue generated by the defective concrete products levy; the quantum of revenue generated by the defective concrete products levy in the tax base for the years 2024, 2025 and 2026, as per the Summer Economic Statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35269/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

303. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue generated, in first and full-year terms, by increasing the rate of stamp duty to 17% with respect to the block-purchase of all residential property (including apartments), by institutional investors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35285/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

304. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue generated, in first and full-year terms, by increasing the rate of dividend withholding tax to 33 per cent with respect to REITs and IREFs. [35286/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

305. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue generated, in first and full-year terms, by applying the 33 per cent rate of capital gains tax to the disposal of property assets by REITs and IREFs. [35287/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

307. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of reducing the 0.5% rate of USC to 0% in first- and full-year terms, and in each of the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. [35334/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

308. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of reducing the 2% rate of USC to 1.05% and 0%, respectively, in first- and full-year terms, and in each of the years 2024 to 2029. [35338/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

309. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of reducing the 0.5% rate of USC to 0%, reducing the two% rate of USC to 0% and increasing the entry point for the 4.5% rate of USC to €30,000, in first and full-year terms, and in each of the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. [35349/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

311. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost, in first- and full-year terms, and in the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, of reducing the 0.5% rate of USC to 0%, reducing the 2% rate of USC to 0.5% and increasing the entry point of the 4.5% rate of USC from €22,920 to €23,930. [35383/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

312. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost, in first- and full-year terms, and in the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, of reducing the 0.5% rate of USC to 0%, reducing the 2% rate of USC to 0.5% and increasing the entry point of the 4.5% rate of USC from €22,920 to €24,336. [35384/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

313. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost, in first- and full-year terms, and in the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, of reducing the 0.5% rate of USC to 0%, reducing the 2% rate of USC to 0.5% and increasing the entry point of the 4.5% rate of USC from €22,920 to €24,945. [35385/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

314. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost, in first- and full-year terms, and in the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, of reducing the 0.5% rate of USC to 0%, reducing the 2% rate of USC to 0.5% and increasing the entry point of the 4.5% rate of USC from €22,920 to €25,959. [35386/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

315. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost, in first- and full-year terms, and in the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, of reducing the 0.5% rate of USC to 0%, reducing the 2% rate of USC to 0.5% and increasing the entry point of the 4.5% rate of USC from €22,920 to €26,567. [35387/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

316. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost, in first- and full-year terms, and in the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, of reducing the 0.5% rate of USC to 0%, reducing the 2% rate of USC to 0.5% and increasing the entry point to the 4.5% rate of USC from €22,920 to €28,088. [35388/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

317. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost in first- and full-year terms, and in the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, of reducing the 0.5% rate of USC to 0%, reducing the 2% rate of USC to 1% and increasing the entry point of the 4.5% rate of USC from €22,920 to €23,930. [35392/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

318. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost in first- and full-year terms, and in the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, of reducing the 0.5% rate of USC to 0%, reducing the 2% rate of USC to 1% and increasing the entry point of the 4.5% rate of USC from €22,920 to €24,336. [35393/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

319. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance The estimated cost in first- and full-year terms, and in the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, of reducing the 0.5% rate of USC to 0%, reducing the 2% rate of USC to 1% and increasing the entry point of the 4.5% rate of USC from €22,920 to €24,945. [35394/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

320. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost in first- and full-year terms, and in the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, of reducing the 0.5% rate of USC to 0%, reducing the 2% rate of USC to 1% and increasing the entry point of the 4.5% rate of USC from €22,920 to €25,959. [35395/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

321. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost in first- and full-year terms, and in the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, of reducing the 0.5% rate of USC to 0%, reducing the 2% rate of USC to 1% and increasing the entry point of the 4.5% rate of USC from €22,920 to €26,567. [35396/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

322. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost in first- and full-year terms, and in the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, of reducing the 0.5% rate of USC to 0%, reducing the 2% rate of USC to 1% and increasing the entry point of the 4.% rate of USC from €22,920 to €28,088. [35397/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

323. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost, in first- and full-year terms, of increasing the personal, employee PAYE and earned income tax credits by €50, respectively, disaggregated by credit type. [35409/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

324. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost, in first- and full-year terms, of increasing the personal, employee PAYE and earned income tax credits by €100, respectively, disaggregated by credit type. [35410/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

325. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost, in first- and full-year terms, of increasing the personal, employee PAYE and earned income tax credits by €45, respectively, disaggregated by credit type. [35411/23]

Departmental Schemes

Pearse Doherty

326. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the revenue allocated to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme in 2023 and 2025, respectively; if the amount allocated for 2025 is in the tax base, as per the Summer Economic Statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35426/23]

Departmental Schemes

Pearse Doherty

327. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if the grant scheme to replace the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme is provided for in either the expenditure or tax base for 2025, as per the Summer Economic Statement; if so, the numerical impact with respect to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35427/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

328. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if the special assignee relief programme is in the tax base for 2025 as per the Summer Economic Statement; and, if so, the value associated with its cost for 2025. [35431/23]

Tax Yield

Pearse Doherty

329. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his Department’s projections of the increased corporation tax revenue generated in annual terms as a result of Pillar One of the OECD Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35451/23]

Economic Policy

Pearse Doherty

343. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for a breakdown of budgetary decisions, as outlined in Table 1 of the Summer Economic Statement, for the years 2024, 2025 and 2026, by, for example, Demographics, the NDP and public sector pay commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35216/23]

Capital Expenditure Programme

Pearse Doherty

344. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the capital ceilings, by Department, for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, as per the revised National Development Plan. [35218/23]

Capital Expenditure Programme

Pearse Doherty

345. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if the €5.2 billion of non-core expenditure allocated for 2023 as per Table 7 of the Summer Economic Statement has been fully drawn down; the amounts that have been drawn down to date across Covid-19 expenditure, Ukraine Humanitarian Contingency and Other; and, in particular, to disaggregate the programmes by amount to which the €1.7 billion under Other has been allocated. [35219/23]

Capital Expenditure Programme

Pearse Doherty

347. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to disaggregate the €0.75 billion allocated to Other in non-core expenditure in 2024, as per Table 7 of the Summer Economic Statement, by programme type. [35234/23]

Tax Collection

Pearse Doherty

511. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated revenue raised, in first- and full-year terms, from a 0.1% 0.5% and 1% point increase in the rate of employers’ PRSI, respectively. [35477/23]

Social Welfare Rates

Pearse Doherty

513. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of a €1, €5 and €10 increase, respectively, in first and full-year terms, in each social insurance payment, with proportionate increase for qualified payments, disaggregated by payment type. [35497/23]

Social Welfare Code

Pearse Doherty

516. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of a €50 and €100 lump sum payment in 2023, for each social insurance payment, with proportionate increase for qualified payments, disaggregated by payment type. [35524/23]

Ukraine War

Pearse Doherty

617. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware that payment to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal housing Ukrainian refugees has not been paid since April; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34965/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Pearse Doherty

666. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a consultant will be allocated and a date for surgery be given for a child (details supplied) in County Donegal who urgently requires scoliosis surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34938/23]

Hospital Staff

Pearse Doherty

681. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Donegal was not paid their annual leave/TOIL after they retired after 23 years of service in Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34970/23]

Tax Exemptions

Pearse Doherty

85. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first and full-year saving associated with restricting the employer's PRSI exemption for share-based remuneration for all companies other than small, micro and SME companies. [34405/23]

National Broadband Plan

Pearse Doherty

134. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the timeframe for the roll-out of at least 30mb broadband speeds to a location (details supplied) in County Donegal as part of the national broadband plan; if such areas with poor or no broadband coverage shall be prioritised during the roll-out phase as part of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33869/23]

Departmental Policies

Pearse Doherty

197. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if both a timeline and more information can be provided for the new transport scheme for disabled people, which he mentioned in Dáil Éireann on 22 June 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33834/23]

Tax Credits

Pearse Doherty

216. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first-and full-year cost for making research and development payable credits, under the R&D tax credit, payable in one instalment within 12 months for small and micro-companies. [34392/23]

Tax Credits

Pearse Doherty

217. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to clarify the impact of Pillar Two of the OECD Agreement on the operation of the research and development tax credit regime; and in particular, the estimated increase that would be required in the percentage of qualifying expenditure under the tax credit that would be required to neutralise the impact of Pillar Two on its operation, together with the cost/savings of neutralising this impact with respect to SMEs only. [34397/23]

Tax Credits

Pearse Doherty

218. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first-and full-year cost of increasing the percentage of qualifying expenditure under the research and development tax credit from 25% to 30% for SMEs.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34403/23]

Tax Reliefs

Pearse Doherty

219. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first-and full-year cost of extending the entrepreneur relief to angel investors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34404/23]

Disability Services

Pearse Doherty

594. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what consultation has there been with those affected by the Brandon Report into sexual abuse at Ard Greine Court in Stranorlar, County Donegal; what measures could be taken to alleviate concerns of those who so far not been contacted but have loved ones living in the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34266/23]

Residential Institutions

Pearse Doherty

621. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive a place in a residential care home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33897/23]

Defective Building Materials

Pearse Doherty

99. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has concerns that the MICA defective block scheme does not cover 100% redress for affected homeowners and that many affected homeowners will be excluded from accessing the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33119/23]

Driver Test

Pearse Doherty

180. 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. [33317/23]

Driver Test

Pearse Doherty

64. 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. [32896/23]

Probate Applications

Pearse Doherty

157. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice the plans to reduce delays in processing probate applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33178/23]

Health Services

Pearse Doherty

212. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the reason the podiatry service provided by the HSE in the health centre in Glenties, County Donegal, is unavailable to service users; when it is planned to recommence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33065/23]

Health Services

Pearse Doherty

213. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health he number of vacant HSE podiatry services positions in County Donegal, by location; the plans to fill any such vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33066/23]

Medical Cards

Pearse Doherty

572. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in providing prescribed solpadine for holders of a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32116/23]

Ukraine War

Pearse Doherty

384. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware that payment to a commercial premises housing Ukrainian refugees (details supplied) is still outstanding; if an indication can be given as to when payment will be made; the reason for the delay with this payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31730/23]

Ukraine War

Pearse Doherty

387. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason a person (details supplied) seeking international protection was moved from a premises housing Ukrainian refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31759/23]

Driver Test

Pearse Doherty

46. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if a driving test will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal for employment purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31639/23]

Pharmacy Services

Pearse Doherty

159. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he has or will conduct a review of pharmacy dispensing fees and the extent of service provision by community pharmacists; if he has or will engage with an organisation (details supplied) on the matter; the dates on which he has or will engage with same; if he will establish a review which encompasses the scope of services provided or which could be provided by community pharmacy; and if so, whether he will include scoping of a minor ailments or minor illness scheme in community pharmacy in the terms of reference of the aforementioned review. [31487/23]

Health Services

Pearse Doherty

171. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the reason why seriously ill young infants have to travel abroad for ECHMO treatment; if there are plans to make this treatment available in Ireland for all children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31610/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Pearse Doherty

173. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a date for a hospital admission to rehab, Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31622/23]

Work Permits

Pearse Doherty

452. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice when a decision will be made for a visa applicant (details supplied) issued with a general employment permit in July 2022; if she is aware of the impact on businesses and employers waiting nine months for such decisions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30490/23]

Visa Applications

Pearse Doherty

454. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice the number of visa applications for those issued with general work permits that were processed each week in the past 12 months; if she is aware of the effect delays in processing have on businesses when employers are waiting over six months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30494/23]

Harbours and Piers

Pearse Doherty

493. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the deadline attached to the funding of €1.2 million provided by his Department for Bunbeg pier in County Donegal can be extended by a year to account for the current delays in awarding foreshore licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31230/23]

Departmental Schemes

Pearse Doherty

675. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Donegal did not get fully reimbursed from the Northern Ireland Planned Healthcare Scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30848/23]

Health Services Waiting Lists

Pearse Doherty

684. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive an appointment for an ear, nose and throat, ENT, procedure in Sligo University Hospital, if he is on the routine or urgent waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30864/23]

Cross-Border Co-operation

Pearse Doherty

57. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if the Government will commit to funding 50% of the A5 upgrade project, as agreed in the St. Andrews Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30076/23]

Road Projects

Pearse Doherty

71. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if an update can be provided regarding the status of the TEN-T project, which will fund three sections of road in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30077/23]

Interest Rates

Pearse Doherty

80. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his views on the recent increases in interest rates by the ECB; his assessment of their impact on mortgage borrowers; and if he will introduce temporary and targeted mortgage interest relief. [30241/23]

Crime Prevention

Pearse Doherty

82. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the input he and his Department have had in the establishment of a multi-annual strategy to combat economic crime and corruption, including fraud and scams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30242/23]

Defective Building Materials

Pearse Doherty

91. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance for an update on his engagement with mortgage lenders and representative bodies with respect to forbearance measures, financing solutions and the mortgage loan treatment of mortgage holders where their loans are secured against properties affected by defective blocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30178/23]

Tax Reliefs

Pearse Doherty

115. 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 Appeal 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. [30180/23]

Real Estate Investment Trusts

Pearse Doherty

124. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance for an update on his Department’s review of the IREF and REIT tax regimes; his views on whether IREFs and REITs are paying sufficient tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30177/23]

Tax Code

Pearse Doherty

135. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to provide an update on his engagement with Revenue with respect to the current tax rules regarding the importation of vehicles from Britain and the North and their impact on North-South trade and the domestic motor vehicle market. [30179/23]

Mortgage Interest Rates

Pearse Doherty

142. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will detail any action he and his Department are considering, and engagements he has had with the retail banking sector and Central Bank, to promote switching and the reintegration of mortgage borrowers with loans held by vulture funds into the mainstream mortgage market. [30181/23]

Passport Services

Pearse Doherty

139. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue on time for travel date of 26 June 2023 for an online application submitted by a person (details supplied) on 19 May 2023; if additional supporting documents were correct; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29407/23]

Passport Services

Pearse Doherty

143. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a child passport submitted in April 2023 will process in time for travel on 21 June 2023 to a family wedding abroad (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29597/23]

Tax Data

Pearse Doherty

244. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the projected revenue raised in first-year (2024) and full-year terms from the scheduled increase in carbon tax on 1 May 2024 and 9 October 2024, respectively and combined. [29285/23]

School Staff

Pearse Doherty

317. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive payment for working as an SNA; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29438/23]