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Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Community Employment Schemes Eligibility
Jan O'Sullivan
1298. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) on a community employment scheme who will exhaust his or her six-year entitlement on that scheme in 2019 can leave the community employment system when he or she exhausts those six years, sign on and subsequently find a place on a new community employment scheme under the service support stream; if he or she will have to find a place under the service support stream before exhausting his or her six-year entitlement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13692/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Home Loan Scheme
Jan O'Sullivan
1414. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the review of the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme will be completed; when funding for 2019 will be allocated; if he will allow flexibility for councils that have spent their budget to grant funding for applications that have already been approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13629/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Home Loan Scheme
Jan O'Sullivan
116. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he has been in contact with the Central Bank about a review of the funding and-or the interest rate of the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12331/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Home Loan Scheme
Jan O'Sullivan
127. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has given indications, guidance or directive regarding the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme in recent weeks; if funding has been made available to ensure that those who qualify for the loan will not have undue delays in approval due to funding issues; if changes in the scheme including the interest rate are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12332/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans
Jan O'Sullivan
295. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for scoliosis operations; the steps taken to reduce waiting times for these operations; if there has been an increase in the number of consultants dealing with patients with scoliosis and future plans to reduce waiting lists for children with scoliosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11598/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Home Loan Scheme
Jan O'Sullivan
725. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if there will be no delay in approving Rebuilding Ireland home loan applications due to funding shortages for the scheme in view of his clarification that councils can continue to accept and process applications for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12333/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Local Government Reform
Jan O'Sullivan
731. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when details of the powers and functions to be assigned to directly elected mayors will be published; if it will be ensured there is adequate time and information for the public to consider these issues in advance of the proposed plebiscites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12434/19]
Thu, 7 Mar 2019
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Brexit Supports
Jan O'Sullivan
30. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if further legislation will be required to address issues of aid to businesses that may be affected by Brexit; the state aid restrictions that would limit such support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11042/19]
Thu, 7 Mar 2019
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Departmental Reviews
Jan O'Sullivan
42. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if regular reviews are carried out of the amount allocated for the purpose of supporting businesses through IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland; if she makes policy decisions on the way in which funds should be divided; if there is a different approach at different points in the economic cycle; the extent to which indigenous companies are prioritised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11043/19]
Thu, 7 Mar 2019
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Brexit Supports
Jan O'Sullivan
53. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount that will be made available through agencies under the aegis of her Department to support businesses that will be affected if Brexit becomes a reality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11041/19]
Thu, 7 Mar 2019
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Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement
Jan O'Sullivan
58. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the progress in strengthening the powers and effectiveness of the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11044/19]
Thu, 7 Mar 2019
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility
Jan O'Sullivan
160. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health his plans to update the long-term illness scheme to include other illnesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11377/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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Flood Relief Schemes Status
Jan O'Sullivan
160. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the work planned to protect residents from flooding in the Corbally area of County Limerick; when work will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10584/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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Flood Relief Schemes Status
Jan O'Sullivan
161. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the timeframe for the planning and construction of flood defences on the Abbey river in Limerick city; when works will commence; the projected timeframe for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10587/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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International Conventions
Jan O'Sullivan
213. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects Ireland to ratify the Istanbul convention on domestic abuse; the legislative measures this will require; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10253/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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International Conventions
Jan O'Sullivan
230. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to ratify the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, known as the Istanbul Convention, immediately following the enactment of the Criminal Law (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Bill 2018 which is currently before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality; if there are other remaining obstacles to ratifying the Convention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10472/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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Social and Affordable Housing Data
Jan O'Sullivan
579. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of build housing projects that have proceeded to construction in 2016, 2017 and 2018; the number provided by local authorities and approved housing bodies in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10424/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Junior Cycle Reform
Jan O'Sullivan
88. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will include other subjects such as geography in the context of the review being carried out on the decision to remove history as a core subject in the junior cycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10081/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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IDA Ireland Funding
Jan O'Sullivan
118. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the value of IDA grants provided to a company (details supplied) in each of the years 2015 to 2018; the purpose for which the funding was allocated; the specific grant scheme headings under which direct funding was granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10048/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Housing Data
Jan O'Sullivan
227. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the social housing provision targets by local authority for 2019, by the target number of direct local authority builds, approved housing body new build, Part V new build, departmentally funded void return, local authority acquisition and approved housing body acquisition; the leasing targets by RAS and HAP, in tabular form; the funding allocated to each delivery stream by local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10109/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Education Policy
Jan O'Sullivan
74. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the changes made in relation to the basic requirements of masters students who are affected by the rise in basic requirements for access to primary teaching courses can also be applied to mature access students in third level who are now required to complete their programme and achieve the higher requirements in one academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9790/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Bus Services
Jan O'Sullivan
191. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce BusConnects to County Limerick; if so, the timescale in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9775/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Home Loan Scheme
Jan O'Sullivan
214. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will publish the credit policy in relation to applications for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan fixed rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9773/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Schools Building Projects Data
Jan O'Sullivan
172. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of school building works planned or under construction in the mid-west region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9054/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Special Educational Needs Staff
Jan O'Sullivan
198. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 220 of 20 October 2018, if progress has been made in relation to allocating breastfeeding breaks for SNAs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9336/19]
Thu, 21 Feb 2019
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Pharmaceutical Sector
Jan O'Sullivan
134. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he has received draft rules on temporary absence from an organisation (details supplied); if consideration will be given to the way in which these rules as drafted will affect qualified pharmaceutical assistants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8888/19]
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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Local Authority Housing
Jan O'Sullivan
38. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the details of new homes provided by local authorities in 2018 under the various categories of provision including build, lease, voids refurbishing and acquisition by local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8245/19]
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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Social and Affordable Housing
Jan O'Sullivan
62. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the plans to change the policy on offers of social housing to require a five year wait for a further offer if two are refused will be clarified; his views on whether some flexibility is required in circumstances in which there are valid reasons for offers being refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8243/19]
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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Local Authority Housing Data
Jan O'Sullivan
69. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of local authority dwellings that were refurbished in 2018 under the voids programme by local authority; if the funds originally allocated to each local authority were drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8246/19]
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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Traveller Accommodation
Jan O'Sullivan
76. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to address fire safety for Travellers in circumstances in which fire safety regulation exemptions on temporary emergency sites exist and there is no time limit on such sites remaining as temporary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8244/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Defence Forces Properties
Jan O'Sullivan
122. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if construction works will commence in 2019 on the new gymnasia at Sarsfield Barracks, County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7942/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Passport Services
Jan O'Sullivan
130. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the estimated amount it would cost in a full year if two additional passport printing machines were purchased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7939/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Free Education Scheme
Jan O'Sullivan
224. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost in a full year if the book grant of €11 per pupil in primary schools was increased to €14 per pupil and from €24 to €30 per pupil in post-primary schools under the book grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7941/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Jan O'Sullivan
247. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress on the delivery of a new campus for a school (details supplied); when building will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8242/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Jan O'Sullivan
251. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made on an application for temporary accommodation by a school (details supplied); if the decision will be expedited in order to give time for the planning process to be completed in order that the classrooms which will be required for the 2019 to 2020 school year can be in place in time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8252/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Garda Equipment
Jan O'Sullivan
278. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount An Garda Síochána spent on purchasing new Garda mountain bikes in 2017 and 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7944/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Garda Accommodation
Jan O'Sullivan
279. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of funding allocated for the building programme of An Garda Síochána under the Capital Plan 2016 to 2021; the amount spent in each of the years 2016 to 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7945/19]
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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Credit Union Lending
Jan O'Sullivan
45. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the progress being made in matching the capacity of credit unions to lend to small businesses with the needs of those businesses to obtain credit in the context of the proposal on lending to SMEs from the Irish League of Credit Unions in 2016 and the report on public banking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50416/18]
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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School Attendance Data
Jan O'Sullivan
94. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to address the matter of reduced timetables being used in schools to manage behaviour; the way in which the practice is monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7506/19]
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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School Attendance Data
Jan O'Sullivan
95. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the practice of reduced timetables operating in schools and address the loophole in which children are marked present then sent home and therefore not reported to Tusla will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7507/19]
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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School Attendance Data
Jan O'Sullivan
96. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will insert a mandatory ethnic identifier in reporting by schools further to a review of the practice of reduced timetabling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7509/19]
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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Planning Guidelines
Jan O'Sullivan
272. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the new revised guidance for local authorities on one-off rural housing regulations will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7519/19]
Wed, 13 Feb 2019
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Hospitals Building Programme
Jan O'Sullivan
130. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if the €50 million that has to be provided from the 2019 budget of his Department relating to the cost of the national children’s hospital will not delay a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7228/19]
Tue, 12 Feb 2019
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Nuclear Waste
Jan O'Sullivan
585. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to proposals to consider the establishment of a geological disposal facility and-or nuclear waste disposal facility in the Newry, Mourne and Down area; if he has been notified and consulted by the UK authorities on this matter of concern to Border communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6972/19]
Tue, 12 Feb 2019
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Community Services Programme
Jan O'Sullivan
687. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a review of the community services programme is taking place; when the review will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6330/19]
Wed, 6 Feb 2019
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UN Funding
Jan O'Sullivan
63. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to provide funding in 2019 to the United Nations Population Fund supplies (details supplied) in view of the global contraceptive funding gap, Ireland's commitment to the 2030 agenda and the sustainable development goal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5821/19]
Wed, 6 Feb 2019
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UN Funding
Jan O'Sullivan
64. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount he plans to allocate in core funding to the United Nations Population Fund in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5822/19]
Wed, 6 Feb 2019
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Litter Pollution
Jan O'Sullivan
170. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to allocate additional funding to Limerick City and County Council to tackle litter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5818/19]
Wed, 6 Feb 2019
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Departmental Websites
Jan O'Sullivan
205. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to publish circulars issued on the website circulars.gov.ie; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5828/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Citizenship Status
Jan O'Sullivan
265. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to change the process by which British citizens who are married to Irish citizens and living and working here for a number of years have to go through the full citizenship process in order to obtain an Irish passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5063/19]