What they're asking about 2,872 questions asked · 26 departments

• Health 714 questions

  • 2024-07-02 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect an appointment. [28247/24]
  • 2024-06-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on a case (details supplied); and when the person concerned can expect an appointment at Temple Street Children’s Hospital, Dublin. [24914/24]
  • 2024-06-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and when they can expect an appointment with a consultant neurosurgeon in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. [24938/24]
  • 2024-05-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health for an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and when the person concerned can expect an appointment with the orthopaedic department at Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, County Offaly. [23772/24]
  • 2024-05-15 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health for an update on a case (details supplied); and when the person concerned can expect an appointment. [21987/24]
  • 2024-05-14 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a child (details supplied); and when they can expect an appointment in Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, County Laois. [21739/24]
  • 2024-05-08 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health for an update on a case (details supplied); when the person concerned can expect an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20726/24]
  • 2024-04-30 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health for an update on the case of a child (details supplied); and when the person concerned can expect an appointment at Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [19516/24]
  • 2024-04-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health for an update on a case (details supplied); and when the person concerned can expect an appointment with the ENT Department, Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [18652/24]
  • 2024-04-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health for an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and when they can expect an appointment with a neurosurgeon at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. [17255/24]
  • 2024-04-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health for an update on a case (details supplied); and when the person concerned can expect an appointment with the orthopaedic department, Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [16016/24]
  • 2024-04-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied); when they can expect an appointment with a consultant orthopaedic surgeon, in the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [15773/24]
  • 2024-04-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health for an update on a case (details supplied); and when the person concerned can expect an appointment with a consultant. [15784/24]
  • 2024-04-09 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and when they can expect an appointment with the haematology department, Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14439/24]
  • 2024-04-09 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health for an update on a case (details supplied); and when the person concerned can expect an appointment. [14540/24]
  • 2024-04-09 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health for an update on a case (details supplied); and when the person concerned can expect an appointment with the haematology department at Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [14803/24]
  • 2024-03-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health for an update on the case of a person (details); and when they can expect a hospital appointment. [12484/24]
  • 2024-02-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health for an update on when the registrations office in the health centre in Tullamore will reopen. [8117/24]
  • 2024-02-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health for an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and when the person concerned can expect an appointment in the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin. [8138/24]
  • 2024-02-13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health for an update on a case (details supplied) and when the person concerned can expect an appointment. [6523/24]
  • 2024-01-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health for an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and when they can expect an appointment with a surgeon in Tallaght University Hospital. [3110/24]
  • 2023-12-06 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and when the person can expect an appointment in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. [54162/23]
  • 2023-10-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and when the person concerned can expect an appointment at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin. [47025/23]
  • 2023-10-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health for an update on a case (details supplied); and when the person concerned can expect an appointment in the ophthalmology department at University Hospital Galway. [42686/23]
  • 2023-10-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health for an update on a case (details supplied); and when the person concerned can expect an appointment in the ophthalmology department at University Hospital Galway. [42687/23]
  • 2023-09-26 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health for an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and when the person concerned can expect an appointment in the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin. [41639/23]
  • 2023-09-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health for an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and when the person concerned can expect an appointment in the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire. [38935/23]
  • 2023-09-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for an MRI scan in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three to six months; six to nine months; nine to 12 months; and more than 12 months. [39378/23]
  • 2023-09-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for a CT scan in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three to six months; six to nine months; nine to 12 months; and more than 12 months. [39379/23]
  • 2023-09-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for a bone scan in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three to six months; six to nine months; nine to 12 months; and more than 12 months. [39380/23]
  • 2023-09-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for an angiogram in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form less than three months; three to six months; six to nine months; nine to 12 months; and more than 12 months. [39381/23]
  • 2023-09-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for an electroencephalogram in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three to six months; six to nine months; nine to 12 months; and more than 12 months. [39382/23]
  • 2023-09-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three to six months; six to nine months; nine to 12 months; and more than 12 months. [39383/23]
  • 2023-09-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for an ultrasound scan in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three to six months; six to nine months; nine to 12 months; and more than 12 months. [39384/23]
  • 2023-09-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for an electrocardiogram (ECG) in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three to six months; six to nine months; nine to 12 months; and more than 12 months. [39385/23]
  • 2023-07-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and when they can expect an appointment in the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34507/23]
  • 2023-06-14 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and when the person concerned can expect an appointment for admission [28624/23]
  • 2023-06-14 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and when the person concerned can expect an appointment for admission. [28625/23]
  • 2023-06-13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the case of a child (details supplied); and when the person concerned can expect an appointment for admission. [28604/23]
  • 2023-05-30 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the case of a child (details supplied); and when they concerned can expect an appointment. [25544/23]
  • 2023-05-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for an MRI scan in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied). [24877/23]
  • 2023-05-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for a CT scan in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied). [24878/23]
  • 2023-05-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for a bone scan in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied). [24879/23]
  • 2023-05-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for an angiogram in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied). [24880/23]
  • 2023-05-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for an electroencephalogram in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied). [24881/23]
  • 2023-05-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for cholangiopancreatography, ERCP, in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied). [24882/23]
  • 2023-05-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for an ultrasound scan in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied). [24883/23]
  • 2023-05-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 May 2023 or the nearest available date for an electrocardiogram, ECG, in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for various waiting periods, in tabular form (details supplied). [24884/23]
  • 2023-04-27 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health if any assistance can be provided for an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19997/23]
  • 2023-04-26 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and when the person concerned can expect an appointment for admission at Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [19876/23]
  • …and 664 more questions on Health
• Housing 525 questions

  • 2024-04-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the progress being made by the Land Development Agency in providing affordable and social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15665/24]
  • 2024-04-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how many affordable purchase homes were delivered in 2023 via the local authority affordable purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15664/24]
  • 2024-02-15 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans for the long-term sustainable funding of the Land Development Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6800/24]
  • 2024-02-15 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the construction of new homes on State land sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6801/24]
  • 2023-12-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding available for the Energy Efficiency Social Housing Retrofit Programme in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53935/23]
  • 2023-12-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding available to support the delivery of social homes in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53934/23]
  • 2023-11-09 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an overview of the €5.1 billion capital investment in housing in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48892/23]
  • 2023-11-09 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on efforts to tackle vacancy and dereliction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48893/23]
  • 2023-07-06 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how the social housing waiting list in Offaly now compares with that in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32974/23]
  • 2023-07-06 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on social housing provision in Offaly from 2020 to 2022; the target in place for same in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32973/23]
  • 2023-05-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how many homes will be delivered by the LDA this year under the project tosaigh scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23647/23]
  • 2023-05-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how he proposes to increase the pace at which vacant and derelict properties are renovated for new housing measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23646/23]
  • 2023-02-14 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the progress of an application submitted by Offaly County Council for the provision of a new fire station and ancillary facilities at Clara, County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6718/23]
  • 2022-05-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the review of the 2006 wind energy development guidelines. [24555/22]
  • 2022-05-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of planning permission for wind turbine installations that have been granted in counties Offaly, Laois, Longford and Westmeath over the past five years; and the proportion this represents of the national total. [24556/22]
  • 2022-03-08 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the rules and procedures for Ministers making representations in regard to planning decisions in areas of policy for which they have Ministerial responsibility. [13107/22]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the policy instructions or policy documents that he has brought to the attention of An Bord Pleanála since coming into office [11602/22]
  • 2021-06-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of any or all proposals from local authorities to proceed with housing schemes which cost €6 million or less and do not require Departmental approval by local authority in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32304/21]
  • 2021-05-05 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of funding allocated to Offaly County Council for the past three years under the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme. [22728/21]
  • 2019-12-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when he will introduce new legislation to ensure harvesting can proceed in March 2020 to ensure job security for up to 4,000 employed in the sector further to a recent High Court decision in which statutory instruments for the harvesting of horticultural peat were challenged successfully and introduced earlier in 2019 for plots in excess of 30 hectares. [53452/19]
  • 2019-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of freedom of information requests made to his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of requests fully denied by reason; the number of requests partially denied; the number of appeals made against denials; the number of such appeals upheld; the number of such appeals rejected; the number of requests that required a fee; the amount received for freedom of information requests in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50600/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of Bills sponsored by his Department that have been enacted since November 2013, in tabular form. [50322/19]
  • 2019-11-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount spent by his Department and each agency under the aegis of his Department on the National Ploughing Championships in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by online advertising, offline advertising, promotional material, wages, photography, stand rental and other costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49543/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48127/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of his Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48210/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multi-media, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48249/19]
  • 2019-11-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount received by Offaly County Council from commercial rates in each of the past three years and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47130/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the disclosures log made by his Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46471/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of capital projects that cost €100 million or more in the past five years; the cost of outside consultants for each of the projects costing €100 million or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42871/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of capital projects anticipated to commence in the next five years that cost €100 million or more; the expected cost of external consultants for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42887/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of capital projects being undertaken by his Department; the final agreed tender price; the estimated cost of each capital project in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31078/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the capital projects completed since 2010; the final agreed tender price for each project; the actual cost of each project; if the actual cost exceeded the tender price; the reason therefor in each case in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31094/19]
  • 2019-06-27 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of social housing units nationally; if an analysis has been undertaken to assess the BER rating of the units; the estimated cost of retrofitting the social housing stock owned by the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27223/19]
  • 2019-04-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons employed at each level of the Civil Service from Secretary General to cleaner each year since 2016; the number of those at each level who are female in each year since 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18354/19]
  • 2019-04-09 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the role he is playing to facilitate the construction of affordable housing on State-owned land; the number of housing units built on such land to date; the proportion of units that are deemed affordable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10566/19]
  • 2019-03-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount of local property tax collected by local authority each year since its introduction; the amount spent each year locally by local authority from the tax either from revenue or the equalisation fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12553/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of boards or agencies his officials have been appointed to; if there are guidelines or protocols for members of staff being appointed to boards or agencies; if so, when same were last updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6649/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the breakdown of the €188 million allocation for 2019 for a project (details supplied); the date in 2019 the programme will be approved; when construction will commence in 2019; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6875/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the details of the €100 million capital allocation to the urban regeneration and development fund; the date in 2019 the fund will roll out; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6876/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the details of the €1,335,680,000 capital allocation in the housing division, that is, Vote 34 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within the vote for his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6013/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the details of the €684,780,000 capital allocation in the water services division, that is, Vote 34 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within the vote of his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6014/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the details of the €12,395,000 capital allocation in the local government division, that is, Vote 34 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within the vote of his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6015/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the details of the €95,735,000 capital allocation in the planning division, that is, Vote 34 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within the vote of his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6016/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the details of the €8,000,000 capital allocation in the Met Éireann division, that is, Vote 34 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within the vote of his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6017/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the breakdown of the €560,000 capital allocation in the Property Registration Authority within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6018/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the breakdown of the €250,000 capital allocation in the Valuation Office within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6019/19]
  • 2019-01-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the specific capital project in which the costs were incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2265/19]
  • 2019-01-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of employees in his Department; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1891/19]
  • 2019-01-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of employees in his Department authorised to engage in procurement; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1908/19]
  • 2018-12-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount spent on social media by his Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the projected spend in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53993/18]
  • …and 475 more questions on Housing
• Public 283 questions

  • 2022-04-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way that he is strengthening scrutiny of major public investment proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20518/22]
  • 2022-04-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he plans to change the recruitment processes for senior public service posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20519/22]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the policy instructions or policy documents that he has brought to the attention of An Bord Pleanála since coming into office [11604/22]
  • 2021-06-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for the retrofit of public office accommodation. [32340/21]
  • 2021-06-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way in which the National Recovery and Resilience Plan which he published in May 2021 will help in Ireland’s just transition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32339/21]
  • 2021-04-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of his Department’s work on the National Recovery and Resilience Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20398/21]
  • 2021-04-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the funds he expects to be available to Ireland under the European Union Cohesion Package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20397/21]
  • 2020-06-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the expected net voted, gross voted and non-voted expenditure by Department for each month of 2020, in tabular form based on the revised estimates published in December 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10637/20]
  • 2020-05-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost of each of the Covid-19 measures per week since they were introduced in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6088/20]
  • 2020-05-13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason for introducing the pension abatement in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 by which a retiree who returns to work in the public service will have their pension reduced to match the pay of the previous public service employment; his views on whether this acts as an incentive to work in the private sector over returning to the public sector; if the pension of such a person returns to normal once they retire from the second public sector employment; the estimated cost if the abatement was removed; the potential issues if the abatement were removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5078/20]
  • 2019-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of freedom of information requests made to his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of requests fully denied by reason; the number of requests partially denied; the number of appeals made against denials; the number of such appeals upheld; the number of such appeals rejected; the number of requests that required a fee; the amount received for freedom of information requests in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50602/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 314 of 26 November 2019, the estimated cost of the national children’s hospital in each of the years 2020 to 2022 that is additional to the amount allocated in the National Development Plan 2018-2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50118/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of unoccupied State-owned properties; the cost associated with the maintenance and security of same; the number of properties rented by the State from private landlords; the cost of same by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50310/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of Bills sponsored by his Department that have been enacted since November 2013, in tabular form. [50324/19]
  • 2019-11-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount spent by his Department and each agency under the aegis of his Department on the National Ploughing Championships in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by online advertising, offline advertising, promotional material, wages, photography, stand rental and other costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49545/19]
  • 2019-11-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has evaluated the full costings over the ten-year timeframe provided in the Sláintecare report; his views on whether the costings (details supplied) are accurate for the purposes of implementing the recommendations in the report; the percentage of GDP and GNI modified gross national income public health expenditure would incur if the Sláintecare proposals were implemented in full; if the measures had been in place in 2017 at the time of the publication of the report, the proportion of GDP and GNI modified gross national income that would have been incurred by public health expenditure at that time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49570/19]
  • 2019-11-26 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when a new public spending code will be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48530/19]
  • 2019-11-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the public spending code will be updated; the details on the review aspect of capital projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48460/19]
  • 2019-11-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the financial shared service centre project; the amount spent on the project to date; the amount spent on consultants for the project by consultancy; if the EY report will be published; the expected cost to complete the project; the date the project was stalled; the date it is set to resume; the date it is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48461/19]
  • 2019-11-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the original budgeted cost of the financial shared service centre; the original expected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48462/19]
  • 2019-11-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he was first informed of the cost overruns in relation to the financial shared service centre project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48463/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form. [48131/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the acreage in each local authority area owned by the Office of Public Works; the portion of the land that are heritage sites; the portion in use for public services; the portion that is vacant; the portion that is vacant and suitable for residential development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48002/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the acreage of property owned by the OPW that has been transferred to local authorities for residential development in each year since 2015, by local authority in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48003/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW has undertaken an audit of its property portfolio to assess the number of properties that would be suitable for residential development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48004/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 146 of 12 November 2019, the amount spent in his Department on the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since February 2018 and November 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48114/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of his Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48212/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multimedia, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48251/19]
  • 2019-11-14 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when Supplementary Estimates will be brought forward for 2019; the estimated amount required for Supplementary Estimates in 2019; the Departments that will require extra funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46823/19]
  • 2019-11-14 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the acreage of State land managed by the OPW that has been transferred to the Land Development Agency for the development of residential units; the number of units that have been delivered; the number of acres that will be transferred to the agency in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46825/19]
  • 2019-11-14 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on whether there has been an under-provision for demographics in 2020 in view of the fact the new demographics provision in the, Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service, IGEES, analysis is €511 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46824/19]
  • 2019-11-14 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has considered updating the format of the capital tracker to mark projects as delayed; the date on which construction will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46826/19]
  • 2019-11-14 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the legislation will be introduced to ring-fence the increase in carbon tax in 2020; the assurances that can be given that the correct funding will be allocated to expenditure on climate change and fuel poverty initiatives in 2020 and onwards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46827/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount spent on advertising for Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46458/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the controls in place for local authorities and State agencies to undertake Project Ireland 2040 advertising and to spend funding in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46459/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the disclosures log made by his Department under Freedom of Information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46473/19]
  • 2019-11-05 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Civil Service regulation (amendment) Bill will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44763/19]
  • 2019-10-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the specific projects planned for 2019 to increase the capacity of the River Shannon; the associated cost of the projects; the expected completion dates for the projects; the impact these projects will have on increasing capacity on the River Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43982/19]
  • 2019-10-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the specific projects planned under the National Development Plan 2018-2027 to increase the capacity of the River Shannon; the dates in which they are planned to commence and finish; the funding dedicated under the plan for increasing capacity of the River Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43983/19]
  • 2019-10-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on whether the national children’s hospital will cost in excess of the €1.43 billion already committed to the project; when his attention was drawn to the fact that the cost will exceed the €1.43 billion; if the cost will surpass the €200 million reserve set aside for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44180/19]
  • 2019-10-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the public procurement representative from his Department on the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board has been replaced following the resignation of the previous representative; if not, the way in which his Department is monitoring the national children’s hospital project both in terms of procurement and public expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44182/19]
  • 2019-10-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he will bring Supplementary Estimates for 2019 to the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43687/19]
  • 2019-10-22 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of public health expenditure as a share of public expenditure, GDP, GNI modified gross national income in each of the years 2015 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will provide an estimate of same for 2020, in tabular form. [43442/19]
  • 2019-10-22 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the estimated cost per year in accelerating pay equalisation by 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43645/19]
  • 2019-10-22 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the estimated cost of fully removing the public service pension reduction ahead of schedule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43647/19]
  • 2019-10-22 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the capital allocation for flooding projects in each of the years 2016 to 2018; the expected allocation in 2019; the capital allocation for flooding projects from 2020 to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43649/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the changes proposed for major capital projects over €100 million; the expected cost of the changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42855/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of capital projects that cost €100 million or more in the past five years; the cost of outside consultants for each of the projects costing €100 million or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42873/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of capital projects anticipated to commence in the next five years that cost €100 million or more; the expected cost of external consultants for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42889/19]
  • 2019-10-15 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the breakdown of the €130 million allocation of additional resources in the health capital allocation for 2020; the amount of this that is being used for the national children’s hospital; the amount coming from the €200 million reserve set aside for the national children’s hospital and National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42000/19]
  • …and 233 more questions on Public
• Environment 194 questions

  • 2024-05-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications how much of the just transition fund under the 2021-27 allocation has been drawn down to date. [22838/24]
  • 2024-05-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the funding allocated to projects under the Just Transition Fund 2021-2027 to date, in tabular form. [22839/24]
  • 2023-02-14 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the independent report by a person (details supplied) which the Government commissioned into energy supply, security and wholesale market matters is complete; if so, when it was completed; if not, when it will be completed; and when the report will be published. [6719/23]
  • 2022-05-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when a just transition territorial plan will be submitted for approval to the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24966/22]
  • 2022-03-08 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the context in which he wrote to An Bord Pleanála regarding the liquefied natural gas proposals at Tarbert, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13103/22]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he raised the potential role that Ireland’s offshore renewable energy plans can play in the formation of a European super grid with his European counterparts in the context of Europe’s current energy security crisis. [11663/22]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will raise the potential role Ireland’s offshore renewable energy plans can play in the formation of a European supergrid at the next European Economic Council meeting. [11664/22]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the policy instructions or policy documents that he has brought to the attention of An Bord Pleanála since coming into office [11597/22]
  • 2022-01-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the day ahead market accounts for over 80% of volumes in the single electricity market and is the key wholesale electricity price benchmark in Ireland. [2043/22]
  • 2022-01-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the fact that dispatchable generators such as gas and coal-fired plant offer in their power to the day ahead market, in price-quantity pairs with escalating price levels for various proportions of their generating capacity; and if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that the maximum offer price in these price-quantity pairs is an important parameter in these bids given that it may either set or contribute to setting the day ahead market price. [2044/22]
  • 2022-01-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the fact that ESB owned plants of Aghada, Coolkeeragh, Poolbeg and Dublin Bay are amongst the most efficient gas-fired electricity generating stations in Ireland and as such are key to the delivery of reliable and low-cost electricity to Irish consumers. [2045/22]
  • 2022-01-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the fact that plants (details supplied) significantly increased their maximum offer prices in July and September 2021 [2046/22]
  • 2022-01-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the trading strategy of the ESB for generating plants (details supplied); and his views on whether it is appropriate in the context of the secure delivery of fair priced power to Irish consumers. [2049/22]
  • 2022-01-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he requested the Commission for Regulation of Utilities or another party to undertake an analysis of the impact of the bidding behaviour of the ESB in Q3 of 2021 (details supplied) [2050/22]
  • 2022-01-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on the impact of the bidding behaviour of the ESB (details supplied) on Irish consumers. [2051/22]
  • 2022-01-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he requested the Commission for Regulation of Utilities to examine the extent of the market power of the ESB in the single electricity market and the degree to which it is negatively affecting Irish consumers. [2052/22]
  • 2022-01-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he plans to act to reduce the extent of the market power of the ESB in the single electricity market, for example, by requiring it to sell generation plant or to prohibit it from bidding to build new dispatchable generation plants. [2053/22]
  • 2022-01-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason for his assertion that the generator bidding behaviour of the ESB does not bear responsibility for a material proportion of the cost rises. [2054/22]
  • 2021-05-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the specific initiatives for which his Department has provided An Taisce with funding in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26390/21]
  • 2021-05-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the breakdown of the costs incurred by An Taisce for the various appeals it has made in relation to the planning process since 2016 to date. [26391/21]
  • 2021-03-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the percentage of the just transition fund that has been allocated to each of the priorities in the provisional offers of funding under each of strand 1 and 2. [17126/21]
  • 2021-03-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount of just transition funding that has been drawn down to date by enterprises or communities in the midlands following the announcement in November 2019 in relation to the fund. [17127/21]
  • 2021-03-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of new jobs projected under strand 1 and strand 2 from those projects provisionally offered just transition funding; and if a breakdown of those jobs will be made available. [17128/21]
  • 2021-03-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the mechanism that was included in the evaluation process to ensure the criteria that a minimum of 5% of communities most affected, that is, the communities that suffered the job losses would be prioritised for Just Transition funding and would be allocated to each of the eight counties deemed eligible to apply. [17129/21]
  • 2021-03-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the evaluation process for just transition funding included mechanisms that would avoid duplication and or support a coordinated approach to the sustainable development of the midlands and its most affected communities. [17130/21]
  • 2021-03-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the applicants for just transition funding were required to show proof of ownership and grant of planning permission for capital projects as part of the application process; and the steps that have been taken to verify submissions by applicants. [17131/21]
  • 2021-03-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the application by the ESB to recover the €5 million contribution to local communities on exiting West Offaly and Lough Ree power stations which was allocated to the just transition fund from the public service obligation was successful. [17132/21]
  • 2021-03-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of the provisionally funded projects based on the utilisation of Bord na Móna land in which agreement had been reached with Bord na Móna for that land use in each instance. [17133/21]
  • 2021-03-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the list of each of the projects in counties impacted by the provisional offers in strand 2 were determined by the applicant or by the evaluation committee. [17134/21]
  • 2021-01-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department will assist in the provision of compensation to the peat harvesting contractors; and if he will meet the industry, including the Just Transition Commissioner, to allow it make recommendations for a fair and equitable just transition that adequately compensates and offers financial incentives to provide alternatives for this industry. [2683/21]
  • 2020-11-10 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the additional skilled employment which will be required through the upscaling of retrofitting in budget 2021; if he is satisfied that the workforce currently available is sufficient to meet the scale of retrofitting planned; and if he will engage with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science with a view to the provision of additional apprenticeships and training places in the midlands to support this increased ambition. [35084/20]
  • 2020-11-10 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to maintain and support the post office network. [35085/20]
  • 2016-07-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of local authorities directed to prepare an assessment of applicants on the housing waiting list; the number of local authorities which have already completed this exercise. [23535/16]
  • 2016-07-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the next national survey of social housing waiting lists held by local authorities will be undertaken and when this will be published. [23536/16]
  • 2016-07-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the next national survey of performance service indicators from all local authorities will be published; his views on whether it is good practice that no national audit of local authority service indicators has been published since 2013 or since the National Oversight and Audit Commission, NOAC, was set up to take over the service indicators initiative in local authorities from the LGMA, introduced by one of his predecessors in 2004; the way in which, in the absence of such national comparators on the service performance of all local authorities, his Department can make reliable decisions pertaining to aspects of local authority services; and if he will establish a national audit of local authority service indicators on a statutory basis. [23537/16]
  • 2016-07-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the budget and number of staff of the National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC). [23538/16]
  • 2016-07-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the budget and number of staff of the Local Government Management Association (LGMA). [23539/16]
  • 2016-07-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of children's playgrounds per 1,000 population directly provided by each local authority and the number of children's playgrounds per 1,000 population facilitated by each local authority; the funding provided to each local authority to provide playgrounds for each individual year from 2011 to 2016 inclusive. [23540/16]
  • 2016-07-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the percentage of working days lost to sickness absence through certified leave and the percentage of working days lost to sickness absence through uncertified leave in 2015 for each local authority. [23541/16]
  • 2016-07-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the percentage of household waste collected which is sent to landfill as well as the tonnages of household waste collected which is sent to landfill, by each local authority in tabular form. [23542/16]
  • 2016-07-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the average time taken in weeks from the date of vacation of dwelling to the date when all necessary repairs are carried out which are deemed necessary to re-let the dwelling, in tabular form, by local authority. [23543/16]
  • 2016-07-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current total number of Traveller families accommodated as a percentage of the targets set in the local Traveller accommodation programme, by each local authority, in tabular form. [23544/16]
  • 2016-07-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the difference in planning enforcement procedures and powers of local authorities under the new building control regulations compared with the pre-2014 regulations. [23545/16]
  • 2016-07-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount collected in motor tax receipts by each individual local authority in 2015 and in 2016. [23546/16]
  • 2016-07-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount collected in commercial rate receipts by each individual local authority in 2015 and in 2016. [23548/16]
  • 2016-07-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is aware that the latest figures produced by the Central Statistics Office for the first quarter of 2016 for planning permissions for apartments have declined by 20% compared to the same period in 2015; and the reason for such a large decline, given the fact that standards for multi-unit developments were changed in accordance with recommendations by his predecessor. [23216/16]
  • 2016-07-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department or a body under its aegis provides any ongoing independent Government research into construction costs; and his views that implementing such an ongoing review should be a priority. [23217/16]
  • 2016-07-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason, in the context of the large capital allocations available to local authorities under the Social Housing Strategy 2020, 2015 was the worst year on record for local authority own builds with only 75 new social housing units built by local authorities. [23218/16]
  • 2016-07-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department or a body under its aegis has estimates for the number of weeks it takes from the granting of planning permission to commencement on site for social housing units. [23219/16]
  • 2016-07-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the final estimated unit cost for the rapid-build units in Poppintree in Ballymun; if on the basis of this project his Department will be recommending the roll-out of this model elsewhere; if a cost-benefit analysis has been or will be undertaken to compare rapid-build housing with other methods of housing delivery; and if he is aware of any other projects where such rapid-build unit projects are planned. [23220/16]
  • …and 144 more questions on Environment
• Finance 149 questions

  • 2024-07-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the number of eligible claims currently being made for the rent tax credit made in counties Offaly, Laois, Westmeath, Longford, Meath and Louth and Kildare, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28427/24]
  • 2024-07-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that there must be a minimum number of ATMs per 100,000 people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28428/24]
  • 2024-04-10 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the measures he is putting in place so that future banking changes are managed in a controlled, fair and transparent manner for consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14273/24]
  • 2024-04-10 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance how many rent tax credit claims have been made as of 31 March 2024, or the latest date available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14272/24]
  • 2024-02-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the action he proposes to take to ensure that consumers retain access to cash; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4256/24]
  • 2024-02-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the number of eligible claims currently being made for the rent tax credit made in counties Offaly, Laois, Westmeath, Longford, Meath and Louth and Kildare, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4255/24]
  • 2023-11-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the number of earners in counties Offaly, Laois, Longford and Westmeath who will benefit from the USC reductions announced in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51302/23]
  • 2023-11-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers in Offaly, Laois, Longford and Westmeath claiming the rent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51301/23]
  • 2023-11-09 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance if there has been analysis conducted into the impact to Irish and EU headquarter firms, compared to companies in other jurisdictions, due to the varied timelines of implementing undertaxed payment rules, agreed by the OECD in July 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49088/23]
  • 2023-11-08 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance if he still considers the implementation of Pillar 2 to be a global project, given US Treasury Secretary Yellen's comments; how she communicated same to him and the Minister for Public Expenditure,National Development Plan Delivery and Reform and president of the Eurogroup at the Ecofin meeting which he attended; the matters for the OECD and the US that remain unresolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48874/23]
  • 2023-11-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance to provide details on the position taken by Ireland in the European Union's decision to support the OECD's July 2023 Safe Harbour on UTPR; and the analysis considered in taking that position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48353/23]
  • 2023-10-05 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on a county basis of the number of people in Offaly, Laois, Longford and Westmeath who are currently availing of the rent tax credit, in tabular form; if he has plans for any changes to the credit in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42869/23]
  • 2023-10-05 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on a county basis of the number of businesses in Offaly, Laois, Longford and Westmeath that successfully applied for inclusion under the temporary business energy support scheme, in tabular form; the estimated value or worth of the support in each county; if he has plans for any other similar scheme in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42868/23]
  • 2023-06-22 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the review of the personal tax system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30034/23]
  • 2023-06-22 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the second review of Home Building Finance Ireland, which he published last month. [30033/23]
  • 2023-05-09 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the number of homebuyers in counties Offaly, Laois, Longford and Westmeath, respectively, who have availed of the enhanced help-to-buy scheme since 23 July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21517/23]
  • 2023-05-09 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in counties Offaly, Laois, Longford and Westmeath, respectively, that have applied for assistance under the temporary business energy support scheme to date; the number that have been successful in each county; the estimated value or worth of the support to date for businesses in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21516/23]
  • 2023-01-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the number of Offaly businesses that have applied for assistance under the temporary business energy support scheme to date; the number of Laois businesses that have applied; the number of Offaly applications that have been successful; the number of Laois applications that have been successful; the estimated value or worth of the support to date for each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3069/23]
  • 2023-01-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance if he will remove VAT on antigen tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3070/23]
  • 2022-04-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cumulative cost of the measures that he has taken since and including budget 2022 to help address cost of living issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20523/22]
  • 2022-04-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance if he has plans to further reduce excise duties on petrol and diesel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20522/22]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the policy instructions or policy documents that he has brought to the attention of An Bord Pleanála since coming into office [11598/22]
  • 2021-12-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons in counties Offaly and Laois, respectively, currently being supported by the employment wage subsidy scheme; the number of businesses in each county currently availing of the business resumption support scheme; the number of businesses in each county currently availing of the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62239/21]
  • 2021-11-09 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons in each supported by the employment wage subsidy scheme and its predecessor since the start of the pandemic; the value of the support in each county over that time in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54374/21]
  • 2021-11-09 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses counties Offaly and Laois, respectively that have registered under the business resumption support scheme in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54373/21]
  • 2021-09-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies in counties Offaly and Laois that have registered under the business resumption support scheme. [44797/21]
  • 2021-09-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance his assessment of the current state of the public finances. [44798/21]
  • 2021-06-15 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the further economic supports he is providing for businesses as they reopen following Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31766/21]
  • 2021-06-15 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons in County Offaly receiving support under the employment wage subsidy scheme; the number in the county who were receiving support under the scheme in May 2021; the number of persons in the county who have received support under the scheme and its predecessor since March 2020; the expenditure on the scheme in each county over that time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31765/21]
  • 2021-03-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on his engagement with credit unions in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17173/21]
  • 2021-03-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance his plans to enable credit unions to become involved in financing housing projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17174/21]
  • 2021-03-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the measures being taken by revenue and customs officials to help businesses adjust to the new procedures for trade with the United Kingdom since 1 January 2021. [1867/21]
  • 2020-11-26 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in counties Offaly and Laois that have qualified for support under the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39197/20]
  • 2020-05-27 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance if there is an obligation under the temporary wage subsidy scheme on employers to pay employees if the employees have returned to work as certain restrictions are lifted (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7292/20]
  • 2019-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the number of freedom of information requests made to his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of requests fully denied by reason; the number of requests partially denied; the number of appeals made against denials; the number of such appeals upheld; the number of such appeals rejected; the number of requests that required a fee; the amount received for freedom of information requests in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50597/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance if the advisers of a company (details supplied) or companies owned by the company are registered with the Central Bank as a regulated credit firm or credit servicing firm. [49890/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the number of Bills sponsored by his Department that have been enacted since November 2013, in tabular form. [50319/19]
  • 2019-11-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the amount spent by his Department and each agency under the aegis of his Department on the National Ploughing Championships in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by online advertising, offline advertising, promotional material, wages, photography, stand rental and other costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49540/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48124/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of his Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48207/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multimedia, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48246/19]
  • 2019-11-13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance if the NTMA will be able to refinance debt in 2020 as planned in the event of a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39613/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance when the disclosures log made by his Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46468/19]
  • 2019-10-22 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of making trade union subscriptions tax deductible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43648/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the number of capital projects that cost €100 million or more in the past five years; the cost of outside consultants for each of the projects costing €100 million or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42868/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the number of capital projects anticipated to commence in the next five years that cost €100 million or more; the expected cost of external consultants for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42884/19]
  • 2019-09-26 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance his views on the assessment from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council that expenditure in 2018 breached the expenditure benchmark for that year; the margin in 2019 between expected expenditure and the amount permitted under the expenditure benchmark; the potential consequences if the expenditure benchmark in 2019 is breached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25803/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the number of capital projects being undertaken by his Department; the final agreed tender price; the estimated cost of each capital project in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31075/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the capital projects completed since 2010; the final agreed tender price for each project; the actual cost of each project; if the actual cost exceeded the tender price; the reason therefor in each case in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31091/19]
  • 2019-06-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the tangible steps his Department has taken to provide flood insurance to those properties located in areas with demountable flood defences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17987/19]
  • …and 99 more questions on Finance
• Communications 145 questions

  • 2019-12-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he will introduce new legislation to counteract the decision in order to ensure harvesting can proceed in March 2020 to ensure job security for up to 4,000 employed in the sector further to a recent High Court decision in which statutory instruments for the harvesting of horticultural peat was challenged successfully and introduced earlier in 2019 for plots in excess of 30 hectares. [53451/19]
  • 2019-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of freedom of information requests made to his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of requests fully denied by reason; the number of requests partially denied; the number of appeals made against denials; the number of such appeals upheld; the number of such appeals rejected; the number of requests that required a fee; the amount received for freedom of information requests in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50592/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of homes in the intervention area that are connected to high speed wireless Internet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49724/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of homes in the intervention area that will be connected to high speed wireless Internet following the consultation process on the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49725/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a company (details supplied) will be paid by the State if fibre optic is run to a home but is not connected or used by the resident of the home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49726/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures that have been put in place to clear the backlog of applications for the warmer homes scheme under the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. [50192/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of Bills sponsored by his Department that have been enacted since November 2013, in tabular form. [50314/19]
  • 2019-11-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated cost of the national broadband plan in excess of the amount allocated in the national development plan in each of the years 2020 to 2025; the potential cost if the national broadband plan were to be found to be in breach of state aid rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46969/19]
  • 2019-11-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount spent by his Department and each agency under the aegis of his Department on the National Ploughing Championships in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by online advertising, offline advertising, promotional material, wages, photography, stand rental and other costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49535/19]
  • 2019-11-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a company (details supplied) has undergone a prequalification assessment; the way in which the company became involved in the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49610/19]
  • 2019-11-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the capital which will be provided by the owners of a company (details supplied) for the roll-out of the national broadband plan; the amount being provided by a company (details supplied); the amount being provided by companies (details supplied), respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49611/19]
  • 2019-11-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the person or body responsible for providing extra capital to a company (details supplied) if the roll-out of the national broadband plan is not successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49612/19]
  • 2019-11-27 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the cost in each year of the national broadband plan since the signing of the contract in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49280/19]
  • 2019-11-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when construction will commence on providing fibre optic cable to the home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48464/19]
  • 2019-11-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the first home will be connected to fibre optic to the home broadband under the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48465/19]
  • 2019-11-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will publish in full the European Commission state aid decision in relation to the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48466/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48119/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of his Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48202/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multimedia, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48241/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether it would be fiscally responsible to sign the national broadband plan contract without European Commission approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46385/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will sign the national broadband plan contract without European Commission approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46384/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the 14 areas in which a contingency can be paid under the terms of the contract for the national broadband plan; and the capped subsidy for each of the contingency payments. [46386/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the disclosures log made by his Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46463/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the sale of a company (details supplied) as per section 28B of the Competition Act 2002; if this was notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission; if a decision has been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46563/19]
  • 2019-11-06 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the inconsistency in two responses (details supplied) on the position regarding the conferring of preferred bidder status and the ability to end the tender for the national broadband plan without signing a contract. [45778/19]
  • 2019-11-06 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the mapping of areas to be afforded state aid was identified and confirmed at the time preferred bidder status was conferred with regard to the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45643/19]
  • 2019-11-06 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the State is liable to pay compensation to the preferred bidder with regard the national broadband plan in the event the mapping area ends up being smaller than the original mapping area indicated to the bidder at the time preferred bidder status was awarded; if so, the amount of compensation in respect of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45702/19]
  • 2019-11-06 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the inconsistency in two responses (details supplied) on the position regarding the conferring of preferred bidder status and the ability to end the tender for the national broadband plan without signing a contract. [45777/19]
  • 2019-11-06 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which he conferred preferred bidder status on a company (details supplied) for such premises in the context of the announcement of a third party provider that it planned to provide a broadband service in the intervention area of the national broadband plan in February 2019 and further announcements that another third party provider would roll out fibre broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45779/19]
  • 2019-11-06 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which he conferred preferred bidder status on a company (details supplied) for such premises in the context of the provision of a service to 24,000 premises by third party providers in the intervention area of the national broadband plan and further roll-outs by another third party provider; if the preferred bidder will roll out fibre to these premises and-or receive payment or compensation for these premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45781/19]
  • 2019-11-05 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount allocated to the national broadband plan in 2020; the amount of this that will come from the reserve fund of €200 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44183/19]
  • 2019-11-05 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if clarification will be provided to the comments made by An Taoiseach in Dáil Éireann on 1 October 2019 regarding the national broadband plan; if a company (details supplied) challenged the maps that caused the delay at the time; the nature of the challenge made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45572/19]
  • 2019-11-05 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to his comments in Dáil Éireann on 15 October 2019 regarding the national broadband plan, the providers or bodies that requested the extension for the deadline of submissions for the national broadband plan; if a company (details supplied) requested same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45573/19]
  • 2019-11-05 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the intervention area for the national broadband plan in terms of the number of premises; when the consultation process in terms of the map will terminate; if the intervention area will be less than the original estimate of 540,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45574/19]
  • 2019-11-05 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the value of the contingency fund for the national broadband plan; the amount that can be awarded to a company (details supplied) for encroachment of the intervention area; the circumstances in which an encroachment of the intervention area would trigger compensation to the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45575/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the stage his Department is at in reviewing the 130 responses to the public consultation on the national broadband plan; if this process needs to be completed before the contract for the NBP is signed; when he expects the public consultation process to fully conclude; when he expects the contract to be signed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42854/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of outside consultant contracts awarded under the national broadband plan in each year since commencement; the consultant which was ultimately awarded the contract; the final cost of the contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42856/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of capital projects that cost €100 million or more in the past five years; the cost of outside consultants for each of the projects costing €100 million or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42863/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of capital projects anticipated to commence in the next five years that cost €100 million or more; the expected cost of external consultants for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42879/19]
  • 2019-10-09 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if compensation would be due to the preferred bidder of the national broadband plan if preferred bidder status was withdrawn and another bidder was subsequently given preferred bidder status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41314/19]
  • 2019-10-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he expects to sign the contract for the national broadband plan; the roll out timetable in terms of the number of premises to be connected in each quarter of 2020 and 2021; the number expected to be connected at the end of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40466/19]
  • 2019-10-02 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the funding spent and number of cars covered by the electric vehicle purchase grant in each year since its creation by month, by hybrid cars, plug hybrid cars and fully electric vehicles to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39996/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of each action point from the climate action plan 2019; the predicted cost of implementing each; if the cost of each is included in the national development plan 2018-2021; if so, the part of the plan that covers the cost; the departmental capital envelope under which each action point is assigned in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31062/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a company (details supplied) will be able to build broadband infrastructure in non-intervention areas; if this is in breach of state aid rules; the protections in place that prevent state aid rules being broken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31066/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of capital projects being undertaken by his Department; the final agreed tender price; the estimated cost of each capital project in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31070/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the capital projects completed since 2010; the final agreed tender price for each project; the actual cost of each project; if the actual cost exceeded the tender price; the reason therefore in each case in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31086/19]
  • 2019-07-02 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the claims by Eir that the objectives of the national broadband plan can be met at a cost of €1 billion and that it would succeed in delivering 100% coverage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27988/19]
  • 2019-07-02 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether Eir is credible in its claim that the national broadband plan can be delivered for less than €1 billion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27989/19]
  • 2019-07-02 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if costed proposals were submitted to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform regarding the climate action plan 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27492/19]
  • 2019-07-02 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he expects the contract to be signed for the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28018/19]
  • …and 95 more questions on Communications
• Transport 122 questions

  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport the policy instructions or policy documents that he has brought to the attention of An Bord Pleanála since coming into office [11609/22]
  • 2019-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of freedom of information requests made to his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of requests fully denied by reason; the number of requests partially denied; the number of appeals made against denials; the number of such appeals upheld; the number of such appeals rejected; the number of requests that required a fee; the amount received for freedom of information requests in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50605/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of Bills sponsored by his Department that have been enacted since November 2013, in tabular form. [50327/19]
  • 2019-11-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent by his Department and each agency under the aegis of his Department on the National Ploughing Championships in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by online advertising, offline advertising, promotional material, wages, photography, stand rental and other costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49548/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48132/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of his Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48215/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multi-media, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48254/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the disclosures log made by his Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46476/19]
  • 2019-10-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of the Luas cross city by each stage of the project, that is, planning, construction and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43726/19]
  • 2019-10-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the original expected cost of the Westport to Castlebar road; the most up-to-date expected cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43727/19]
  • 2019-10-22 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost incurred in establishing the National Transport Agency and Transport Infrastructure Ireland; the operational cost of each; the number of staff in each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43650/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of capital projects that cost €100 million or more in the past five years; the cost of outside consultants for each of the projects costing €100 million or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42875/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of capital projects anticipated to commence in the next five years that cost €100 million or more; the expected cost of external consultants for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42891/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of the Luas cross-city project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38043/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the N56 Dungloe to Glenties project has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38044/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the N56 Mountcharles to Inver Road project has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38045/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Indoor Arena phase 2 project has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38046/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Grange Castle business park project has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38047/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Portlaoise southern distributor road project has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38048/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Laytown to Bettystown link road project has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38049/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Dingle relief road has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38050/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the M11 Gorey to Enniscorthy motorway public private project has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the cost of the PPP; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38053/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the N17/N18 Gort to Tuam public private project has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the cost of the PPP; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38054/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the N25 New Ross bypass public private project has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the cost of the PPP; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38055/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the N22 Ballyvourney to Macroom capital project has commenced; if so, the stage the project is at; when the project is expected to go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38075/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the national train control centre capital project has commenced; if so, the stage the project is at; when the project is expected to go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38076/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Coonagh to Knockalisheen capital project has commenced; if so, the stage the project is at; when the project is expected to go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38077/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Listowel bypass capital project has commenced; if so, the stage the project is at; when the project is expected to go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38078/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the velodrome and national badminton centre capital project has commenced; if so, the stage the project is at; when the project is expected to go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38079/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the M8/N4/N25 Dunkettle interchange project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38092/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38093/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the Ardee bypass project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38094/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the Garavogue River project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38095/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the Sligo western distributor road project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38096/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the R498 Latteragh realignment project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38097/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the Shannon crossing project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38098/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the Tralee northern relief road project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38099/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the Laytown to Bettystown link road project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38100/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the Dingle relief road project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38101/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of capital projects being undertaken by his Department; the final agreed tender price; the estimated cost of each capital project in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31082/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the capital projects completed since 2010; the final agreed tender price for each project; the actual cost of each project; if the actual cost exceeded the tender price; the reason therefor in each case in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31098/19]
  • 2019-05-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the budgeted cost of the M7 motorway upgrade; the actual cost of the project; the original estimated completion date; when it will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21291/19]
  • 2019-04-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons employed at each level of the civil service from secretary general to cleaner each year since 2016; the number of those at each level that are female in each year since 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18358/19]
  • 2019-03-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount paid to each sport organisation in each year since 2011; the level of oversight his Department has of same; if his officials have statutory authority to oversee the operations of sporting organisations; if this is solely an issue for Sport Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14682/19]
  • 2019-03-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of converting the public rail network fully to electricity in terms of the cost of the trains and the infrastructure required, respectively; the estimated cost of converting the entire State-owned bus fleet, that is, Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus to fully electric by the cost of the buses and the infrastructure cost, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14684/19]
  • 2019-03-13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €3 billion allocation for the development and construction of MetroLink; the current planning stage of the project; the estimated commencement date for construction; the estimated completion date of the entire project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12584/19]
  • 2019-03-13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of the light rail system from the city centre to Swords as part of the MetroLink project; the projected commencement date; the projected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12585/19]
  • 2019-03-13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of the light rail system from the city centre to Sandyford as part of the MetroLink project; the projected commencement date; the projected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12586/19]
  • 2019-03-13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of the proposed DART underground, as specified on page 55 of the National Development Plan 2018-2027; the status of the project; the projected commencement date for construction; the projected completion date of the entire project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12587/19]
  • 2019-03-13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of the proposed Luas green line extensions, as specified on page 55 of the National Development Plan 2018-2027; the status of the project; the projected commencement date for construction; the projected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12588/19]
  • …and 72 more questions on Transport
• Education 120 questions

  • 2023-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education how much the increased capitation announced in Budget 2024 will be worth to schools in each of Offaly, Laois, Longford and Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44922/23]
  • 2023-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education her estimate of the number of secondary students in each of counties Offaly, Laois, Longford and Westmeath who will benefit from the introduction of free school books next year; the number of primary students that are currently benefiting from free school books in each of the counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44921/23]
  • 2023-06-29 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education the estimated number of children and families who will benefit from the free schoolbooks scheme in primary schools in counties Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath, respectively, for 2023 to 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31508/23]
  • 2023-06-29 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education the number of primary school teachers in counties Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath, respectively in 2019-2020; how these figures compare with the number of primary school teachers in the same counties for 2023-2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31509/23]
  • 2022-05-05 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education if he will provide an update on the recruitment of an additional education welfare officer in County Offaly; and when he expects the vacant position to be filled. [22372/22]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education the policy instructions or policy documents that she has brought to the attention of An Bord Pleanála since coming into office [11595/22]
  • 2022-02-15 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the special educational needs organiser post in County Offaly as this post has been vacant since August 2021; and when a special educational needs organiser will be reinstated. [8093/22]
  • 2021-10-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education the progress of the new school facilities at a school (details supplied). [48771/21]
  • 2021-05-13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education the supports in place for schools to develop their ICT capacity, including the development of a new digital strategy for schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25069/21]
  • 2021-05-13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education the status of each large-scale school building project in County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25068/21]
  • 2021-05-05 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education when construction works on a school (details supplied) will be completed. [22725/21]
  • 2020-09-08 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education the status of an application for an extension to a school (details supplied). [21806/20]
  • 2020-07-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) can expect a decision on their application for school transport. [18349/20]
  • 2020-07-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made regarding an exceptional special needs assistant review for a school (details supplied). [18343/20]
  • 2020-07-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills if school canteens will be allowed to open in line with school openings. [18344/20]
  • 2020-07-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for an extra teacher by a school (details supplied). [18345/20]
  • 2020-07-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for a new school building by a school (details supplied). [18346/20]
  • 2019-12-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school (details supplied); and when it will receive funding towards an extension. [53695/19]
  • 2019-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of freedom of information requests made to his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of requests fully denied by reason; the number of requests partially denied; the number of appeals made against denials; the number of such appeals upheld; the number of such appeals rejected; the number of requests that required a fee; the amount received for freedom of information requests in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50595/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of Bills sponsored by his Department that have been enacted since November 2013, in tabular form. [50317/19]
  • 2019-11-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount spent by his Department and each agency under the aegis of his Department on the National Ploughing Championships in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by online advertising, offline advertising, promotional material, wages, photography, stand rental and other costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49538/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) will receive funding. [48022/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48122/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of his Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48205/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multimedia, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48244/19]
  • 2019-11-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which the €40 million spent on remedial work at education facilities was paid for; if it was allocated in budget 2019; if not, if the €40 million has come from within the Department of Education and Skills capital envelope in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47258/19]
  • 2019-11-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which the €40 million in remedial work for education facilities was paid for; if the €40 million came from within the education capital envelope in 2019; if so, the projects from which the €40 million came from; if the projects were delayed as a result of the reallocation; if not, the reason the project has not been delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47259/19]
  • 2019-11-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) is on his major projects buildings works programme; if not, the reason therefor; when the school will be listed on the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47857/19]
  • 2019-11-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) is on the school designs building works programme; if not, the reason therefor; when the school will be listed on the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47858/19]
  • 2019-11-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills when tenders for the construction of a new school building (details supplied) will be published; the reason no tender for such works has been published on e-tenders.gov.ie; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47859/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the disclosures log made by his Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46466/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of capital projects that cost €100 million or more in the past five years; the cost of outside consultants for each of the projects costing €100 million or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42866/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of capital projects anticipated to commence in the next five years that cost €100 million or more; the expected cost of external consultants for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42882/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the University College Dublin Confucius institute has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38030/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the school bundle 5 public private project has been completed; the schools within the bundle that have been completed; the schools that have not been completed to date; the cost for the entire bundle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38051/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the capital project at Dundalk Institute of Technology has commenced; if so, the stage the project is at; when the project is expected to go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38056/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the capital project at the Institute of Technology Tallaght has commenced; if so, the stage the project is at; when the project is expected to go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38057/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the stage the E3 Trinity College Dublin project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38085/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the stage the Limerick Institute of Technology project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38086/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of capital projects being undertaken by his Department; the final agreed tender price; the estimated cost of each capital project in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31073/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the capital projects completed since 2010; the final agreed tender price for each project; the actual cost of each project; if the actual cost exceeded the tender price; the reason therefor in each case in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31089/19]
  • 2019-06-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress being made on the planning and development of a new site for a college (details supplied) further to his visit to Edenderry, County Offaly, on 4 May 2018 in which he gave a commitment to progress the application. [23284/19]
  • 2019-05-08 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied). [19420/19]
  • 2019-04-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons employed at each level of the Civil Service from Secretary General to cleaner each year since 2016; the number of those at each level that are female in each year since 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18349/19]
  • 2019-02-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the locations and projects from which the €10 million required for the national children's hospital will be taken; if it will come from his Department's capital or current envelope; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10178/19]
  • 2019-02-27 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the progress being made on the planning and development of a new site for a school (details supplied) in County Offaly [9838/19]
  • 2019-02-26 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) can expect a decision on an appeal for emergency funding. [9237/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of boards or agencies to which his officials have been appointed; if there are guidelines or protocols for members of staff being appointed to boards or agencies; if so, when same were last updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6644/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the breakdown of the allocation in 2019 for the prefab replacement scheme; the dates in 2019 each construction project is expected to commence; if this will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he has been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6792/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the breakdown of the €15 million allocation for 2019 for a college (details supplied); the date in 2019 the project will commence; if this will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he has been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6794/19]
  • …and 70 more questions on Education
• Justice 88 questions

  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice the policy instructions or policy documents that she has brought to the attention of An Bord Pleanála since coming into office. [11603/22]
  • 2021-07-08 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice the initiatives being taken to provide greater supports to victims of crime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36808/21]
  • 2021-07-08 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice the number of community Gardaí in the Laois-Offaly division; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36809/21]
  • 2021-05-05 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice the number of cars and motorcycles attached to Laois-Offaly roads policing unit as of 19 April 2021. [22724/21]
  • 2021-02-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice the budget allocation to the Garda air support unit in 2019, 2020 and 2021, in tabular form. [5511/21]
  • 2019-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of freedom of information requests made to his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of requests fully denied by reason; the number of requests partially denied; the number of appeals made against denials; the number of such appeals upheld; the number of such appeals rejected; the number of requests that required a fee; the amount received for freedom of information requests in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50601/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Bills sponsored by his Department that have been enacted since November 2013, in tabular form. [50323/19]
  • 2019-11-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent by his Department and each agency under the aegis of his Department on the National Ploughing Championships in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by online advertising, offline advertising, promotional material, wages, photography, stand rental and other costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49544/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48128/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of his Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48211/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multimedia, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48250/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the disclosures log made by his Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46472/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of capital projects that cost €100 million or more in the past five years; the cost of outside consultants for each of the projects costing €100 million or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42872/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of capital projects anticipated to commence in the next five years that cost €100 million or more; the expected cost of external consultants for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42888/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of capital projects being undertaken by his Department; the final agreed tender price; the estimated cost of each capital project in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31079/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the capital projects completed since 2010; the final agreed tender price for each project; the actual cost of each project; if the actual cost exceeded the tender price; the reason therefor in each case in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31095/19]
  • 2019-04-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the first and full year cost of establishing a community court system in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18192/19]
  • 2019-04-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of running the roads policing unit; the cost for the Dublin region; the number of Garda personnel working for the unit; the number of Garda personnel working for the unit in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18193/19]
  • 2019-04-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of running the Garda public order unit; the cost for the Dublin region; the number of Garda personnel working for the unit; the number of Garda personnel working for the unit in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18194/19]
  • 2019-04-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons employed at each level of the Civil Service from Secretary General to cleaner each year since 2016; the number of those at each level who are female in each year since 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18355/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of boards or agencies his officials have been appointed to; if there are guidelines or protocols for members of staff being appointed to boards or agencies; if so, when same were last updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6650/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the allocation in 2019 for the Garda station bundle; the date in 2019 the project is expected to commence; the projects that will commence and be completed in 2019; if they will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6900/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the breakdown of the €28,920,000 capital allocation in the justice division within his Department for 2019, that is, Vote 24 of the budget 2019 expenditure report, by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6008/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the breakdown of the €51,517,000 capital allocation in the Courts Service within his Department for 2019, that is, Vote 22 of the budget 2019 expenditure report, by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6009/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the details of the €92,340,000 capital allocation in An Garda Síochána within his Department for 2019, that is, Vote 20 of the budget 2019 expenditure report, by specific project, in tabular form; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6010/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the details of the €100,000 capital allocation in the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission within his Department for 2019, that is, Vote 25 of the budget 2019 expenditure report, by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6011/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the details of the €32,330 capital allocation in the prisons division within his Department for 2019, that is, Vote 21 of the budget 2019 expenditure report, by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, In tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6012/19]
  • 2019-01-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the specific capital project in which the costs were incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2266/19]
  • 2019-01-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of employees in his Department; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1892/19]
  • 2019-01-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of employees in his Department authorised to engage in procurement; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1909/19]
  • 2018-12-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent on social media by his Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the projected spend in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53994/18]
  • 2018-12-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent on marketing and media by his Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the projected spend in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54011/18]
  • 2018-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the external consultant reports commissioned by his Department in each of the years March 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the cost of same; the company involved; and the title and publication date by report, in tabular form. [50100/18]
  • 2018-10-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the breakdown of the €43,920,000 capital allocation in the justice division within his Department for 2019, that is, Vote 24 of the budget 2019 expenditure report by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44474/18]
  • 2018-10-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the breakdown of the €51,517,000 capital allocation in the courts service within his Department for 2019, that is, Vote 22 of the budget 2019 expenditure report by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44475/18]
  • 2018-10-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the details of the €92,340,000 capital allocation in An Garda Síochána within his Department for 2019, that is, Vote 20 of the budget 2019 expenditure report by specific project in tabular form; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44525/18]
  • 2018-10-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the details of the €100,000 capital allocation in the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission within his Department for 2019, that is, Vote 25 of the budget 2019 expenditure report by specific project in tabular form; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44526/18]
  • 2018-10-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the details of the €32,330,000 capital allocation in the prisons division within his Department for 2019, that is, Vote 21 of the budget 2019 expenditure report by specific project in tabular form; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44527/18]
  • 2018-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí and reservists in each Garda station in counties Laois and Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42400/18]
  • 2018-07-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of extra employees to be hired in his Department between now and March 2019 to prepare for a hard Brexit; the specific roles these new employees will take up; the estimated cost of hiring these new employees; the impacts on his Department's expenditure ceilings for 2018 and 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34668/18]
  • 2018-07-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of unfilled vacancies in his Department; the time these vacancies have been open from when the roles were first advertised to date for each vacancy or group of vacancies; the number of unfilled vacancies in each agency under his remit; the time these vacancies have been open from when the roles were first advertised to date for each vacancy or group of vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34686/18]
  • 2018-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the specific projects which will receive the €96 million in extra capital expenditure in 2019 as outlined in Annex 1 of the National Development Plan 2018-2027; the amount each project will receive of this €96 million in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31278/18]
  • 2018-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the specific projects which will receive the €241 million in capital funding allocated in 2019; the amount each project will receive of the €241 million in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31295/18]
  • 2018-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the specific reason for the underspend in gross voted expenditure of €11 million as outlined in Appendix V of the June 2018 fiscal monitor; the specific projects that have an underspend; the value of the underspend on each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31310/18]
  • 2018-06-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the €28.6 million allocated to Garda reform as outlined in budget 2018; the amount that has been spent; the way in which the money has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27246/18]
  • 2018-06-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the €4 million allocated to protecting the security of the State as outlined in budget 2018; the amount that has been spent; the way in which the money has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27247/18]
  • 2018-06-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the €4 million allocated to regulatory functions and the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner as outlined in budget 2018; the amount that has been spent; the way in which the money has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27248/18]
  • 2018-06-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the €3 million allocated to assisted decision making as outlined in budget 2018; the amount that has been spent; the way in which the money has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27249/18]
  • 2018-06-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the €2 million allocated to the Coroner Service as outlined in budget 2018; the amount that has been spent; the way in which the money has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27250/18]
  • 2018-06-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the €1.5 million allocated to courts reform as outlined in budget 2018; the amount that has been spent; the way in which the money has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27251/18]
  • …and 38 more questions on Justice
• Foreign 87 questions

  • 2024-06-27 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he is taking to urgently re-establish momentum at European Union level on support for Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27273/24]
  • 2024-06-27 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the initiatives he is taking with his EU counterparts in relation to threats of hybrid and covert operations by Russia within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27272/24]
  • 2024-05-09 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to the increasing use of anti-extremism laws to prosecute reporters in Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20579/24]
  • 2024-05-09 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he regards the outcome of the Russian Federation's presidential election in March as legitimate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20578/24]
  • 2024-03-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to the call by Yulia Navalnaya for European Union countries not to recognise the Russian Federation's presidential election in March; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10800/24]
  • 2024-03-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to the recent developments in the cases of political prisoners in Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10799/24]
  • 2024-01-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he agrees that the security of the entire European continent depends on Russia not winning its war on Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3123/24]
  • 2024-01-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he agrees with the recent warning by the leaders of five political groupings in the European Parliament against 'Ukraine fatigue'; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3124/24]
  • 2023-11-30 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had any discussions with EU partners on how any extraordinary revenues held by private entities stemming directly from Russia's immobilised assets could be directed to support Ukraine and its recovery and reconstruction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49963/23]
  • 2023-11-30 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he is taking at EU and other international levels with regard to the provision of humanitarian and civil protection assistance to Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49962/23]
  • 2023-09-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has any concerns that the support of some EU states for Ukraine might be wavering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41706/23]
  • 2023-09-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to recent comments by the leader of the British Labour Party in relation to the United Kingdom and the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41705/23]
  • 2023-06-15 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he will take to develop our relationship with China and the principles that will inform this action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28098/23]
  • 2023-06-15 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he is taking to ensure that Ireland's security policy is fit for purpose in the modern European and global security environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28097/23]
  • 2023-04-27 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if any further sanctions are planned against Russia for its illegal war against Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19711/23]
  • 2023-04-27 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs how Ireland is helping Moldova cope with the impact of the war on Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19712/23]
  • 2023-03-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will a report on his recent visit to New York; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13638/23]
  • 2023-03-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the further supports Ireland will be providing for Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13637/23]
  • 2023-01-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide a report on his recent call with the United States Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4367/23]
  • 2022-06-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of applications for passports to date in 2022 from counties Offaly and Laois; the number of passports issued; and the number of outstanding applications for passports currently awaiting processing in each county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32934/22]
  • 2022-06-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his discussions with the United Kingdom Foreign Secretary in relation to the Northern Ireland Protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32935/22]
  • 2022-05-10 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of passport applications from counties Offaly and Laois, respectively that are currently outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22921/22]
  • 2022-05-10 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a protest was made to the Russian embassy in relation to the recent simulations of nuclear attacks on Ireland on Russian state television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22922/22]
  • 2022-03-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an update on Ireland’s action at the United Nations in relation to the situation in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15336/22]
  • 2022-03-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action being taken to assist Moldova cope with the Ukrainian crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15335/22]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the policy instructions or policy documents that he has brought to the attention of An Bord Pleanála since coming into office [11599/22]
  • 2022-01-27 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on Ireland’s recent participation on the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe meeting on Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3693/22]
  • 2022-01-27 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of applications for passports from counties Offaly and Laois that are currently outstanding; the planning that is being carried out to ensure that there is no repeat of the delays with applications experienced in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3692/22]
  • 2021-11-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of the situation in Belarus. [56375/21]
  • 2021-11-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent visit to Palestine and Israel. [56374/21]
  • 2021-09-30 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of applications for passports from counties Offaly and Laois that are currently outstanding; his plans to address the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47055/21]
  • 2021-09-30 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his assessment of the current situation in Belarus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47056/21]
  • 2021-06-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had any engagement with his counterpart in the new Israeli government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33699/21]
  • 2021-06-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is concerned at recent developments in Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33698/21]
  • 2021-05-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the timeframe for clearing the backlog of passports applications from applicants in counties Offaly and Laois. [23928/21]
  • 2021-03-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of persons who have applied for a passport which has not yet been processed. [14060/21]
  • 2021-03-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will address a series of matters regarding the rapid response and election observation rosters (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15422/21]
  • 2021-02-10 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether Irish Aid should open its election observation roster to applications at any time to bring it in line with opportunities on the rapid response roster (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7214/21]
  • 2021-02-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a new recruitment campaign for the rapid response roster will be carried out by the end of the first quarter of 2021. [5512/21]
  • 2020-11-26 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether the actions taken by Hungary and Poland are undermining the effective functioning of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38445/20]
  • 2020-10-06 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the current situation in Belarus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28482/20]
  • 2019-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of freedom of information requests made to his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of requests fully denied by reason; the number of requests partially denied; the number of appeals made against denials; the number of such appeals upheld; the number of such appeals rejected; the number of requests that required a fee; the amount received for freedom of information requests in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50598/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of Bills sponsored by his Department that have been enacted since November 2013, in tabular form. [50320/19]
  • 2019-11-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount spent by his Department and each agency under the aegis of his Department on the National Ploughing Championships in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by online advertising, offline advertising, promotional material, wages, photography, stand rental and other costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49541/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48125/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of his Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48208/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multimedia, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48247/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the disclosures log made by his Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46469/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of capital projects that cost €100 million or more in the past five years; the cost of outside consultants for each of the projects costing €100 million or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42869/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of capital projects anticipated to commence in the next five years that cost €100 million or more; the expected cost of external consultants for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42885/19]
  • …and 37 more questions on Foreign
• Defence 59 questions

  • 2024-01-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the strength of the permanent Defence Force as of 1 January 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2724/24]
  • 2024-01-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the key challenges he has identified with regard to Defence Forces retention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2725/24]
  • 2023-10-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the Defence Force's training engagement with the EU Military Assistance Mission in Ukraine and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42528/23]
  • 2023-10-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the strength of the Permanent Defence Force as of September 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42527/23]
  • 2023-06-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on developments in the killing of a member of Ireland’s UNIFIL mission last December; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28298/23]
  • 2023-06-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the work of the External Oversight Body of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28297/23]
  • 2023-03-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the action being taken on the recommendation of the Commission on the Defence Forces that the future disposition and structures of the Army be regionally balanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14375/23]
  • 2023-03-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the action being taken in relation to the finding of the Commission on the Defences Forces that in the current structure, the army brigades are not deployable and do not align to international standards in terms of their strength or capabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14376/23]
  • 2023-02-02 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the status of the investigation into the killing of a member of the Defence Forces in Lebanon in December 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4946/23]
  • 2023-02-02 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his assessment of the UNIFIL mission at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4945/23]
  • 2022-06-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Defence the way that he proposes to implement the recommendation of the Commission on the Defence Forces for the enhancement of Defence Forces structures across the cyber domain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34205/22]
  • 2022-06-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the most recent meeting of European Union Defence Ministers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34206/22]
  • 2022-05-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Defence the way that Ireland’s defence spending as a share of national income compares with other neutral members of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23497/22]
  • 2022-05-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Defence the number of new recruits who have joined the Defence Forces to date in 2022; the number who have left; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23498/22]
  • 2022-03-10 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Defence his views on the finding by the Commission on the Defence Forces that the current level of financial commitment provided to the Defence Forces delivers military capabilities which are inadequate for the defence of Ireland. [13225/22]
  • 2022-03-10 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Defence his views on the comments made by the Commission on Defence on the Reserve Defence Forces. [13224/22]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Defence the policy instructions or policy documents that he has brought to the attention of An Bord Pleanála since coming into office. [11594/22]
  • 2022-01-27 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Defence when he expects the numbers in the Defence Forces to reach 9,500; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3768/22]
  • 2022-01-27 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Defence when the Commission on the Defence Forces will report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3769/22]
  • 2021-11-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on his attendance at the 2021 annual delegate conference of an association (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56485/21]
  • 2021-11-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Defence Forces in each of the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56484/21]
  • 2021-09-30 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Defence if he has had any recent engagement with the representative organisations from the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47125/21]
  • 2021-09-30 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the role of the Defence Forces in the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47126/21]
  • 2021-06-29 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Defence the status of the implementation of the Strengthening our Defence Forces - Implementation Plan. [34679/21]
  • 2021-06-29 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34678/21]
  • 2021-05-13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Defence the status of the commission on defence. [24910/21]
  • 2020-11-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Defence when he expects the numbers in the Defence Forces to reach the approved threshold of 9,500; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36621/20]
  • 2020-11-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Defence if he has met with the representative organisations of the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36622/20]
  • 2020-10-08 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Defence when the commission on defence will be established. [29139/20]
  • 2019-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of freedom of information requests made to his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of requests fully denied by reason; the number of requests partially denied; the number of appeals made against denials; the number of such appeals upheld; the number of such appeals rejected; the number of requests that required a fee; the amount received for freedom of information requests in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50594/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Bills sponsored by his Department that have been enacted since November 2013, in tabular form. [50316/19]
  • 2019-11-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount spent by his Department and each agency under the aegis of his Department on the National Ploughing Championships in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by online advertising, offline advertising, promotional material, wages, photography, stand rental and other costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49537/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48121/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of his Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48204/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multimedia, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48243/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when the disclosures made by his Department under Freedom of Information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46465/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of capital projects that cost €100 million or more in the past five years; the cost of outside consultants for each of the projects costing €100 million or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42865/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of capital projects anticipated to commence in the next five years that cost €100 million or more; the expected cost of external consultants for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42881/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the stage the maritime patrol aircraft replacement project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38083/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of capital projects in excess of €5 million being undertaken by his Department; the final agreed tender price; the estimated cost of each capital project in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31072/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the capital projectsin excess of €5 million completed since 2010; the final agreed tender price for each project; the actual cost of each project; if the actual cost exceeded the tender price; the reason therefor in each case in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31088/19]
  • 2019-04-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of persons employed at each level of the Civil Service from Secretary General to cleaner each year since 2016; the number of those at each level who are female in each year since 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18348/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of boards or agencies to which his officials have been appointed; if there are guidelines or protocols for members of staff being appointed to boards or agencies; if so, when same was last updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6643/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the breakdown of the €106 million capital allocation in Vote 36 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6048/19]
  • 2019-01-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the specific capital project in which the costs were incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2259/19]
  • 2019-01-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of employees in his Department; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1885/19]
  • 2019-01-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of employees in his Department authorised to engage in procurement; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1902/19]
  • 2018-12-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount spent on social media by his Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the projected spend in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53987/18]
  • 2018-12-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount spent on marketing and media by his Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the projected spend in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54004/18]
  • 2018-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the external consultant reports commissioned by his Department in each of the years from March 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the cost of same; the company involved; and the report title and publication date, in tabular form. [50093/18]
  • …and 9 more questions on Defence
• Agriculture 59 questions

  • 2023-10-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide clarification on when Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC) 2 will be implemented in Ireland; the measures that are likely to be included (details supplied); and if he will provide an assurance that any measures will not have an economic or social impact on affected farmers and a full impact assessment will be completed before any measures are introduced. [42639/23]
  • 2022-09-08 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the average percentage grant rate paid to applicants under the seven TAMS schemes after penalties on the eligible costs submitted to his Department’s online system on a regional basis. [43678/22]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the policy instructions or policy documents he has brought to the attention of An Bord Pleanála since coming into office [11592/22]
  • 2021-07-15 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress of Project Woodland. [38547/21]
  • 2021-07-13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) can expect a decision on a forestry licence application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37447/21]
  • 2019-12-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of tree felling licences that were challenged and delayed and subsequently had a negative impact on the industry; and if extra staff have been deployed to meet with the delays. [53395/19]
  • 2019-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of freedom of information requests made to his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of requests fully denied by reason; the number of requests partially denied; the number of appeals made against denials; the number of such appeals upheld; the number of such appeals rejected; the number of requests that required a fee; the amount received for freedom of information requests in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50589/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of Bills sponsored by his Department that have been enacted since November 2013, in tabular form. [50311/19]
  • 2019-11-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount spent by his Department and each agency under the aegis of his Department on the National Ploughing Championships in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by online advertising, offline advertising, promotional material, wages, photography, stand rental and other costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49532/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48116/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of his Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48199/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multimedia, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48238/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the disclosures log made by his Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46460/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of capital projects that cost €100 million or more in the past five years; the cost of outside consultants for each of the projects costing €100 million or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42860/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of capital projects anticipated to commence in the next five years that cost €100 million or more; the expected cost of external consultants for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42876/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the remediation of Haulbowline Island has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38027/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the national food innovation hub has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38028/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the prepared consumer food innovation centre has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38029/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of capital projects being undertaken by his Department; the final agreed tender price; the estimated cost of each capital project in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31067/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the capital projects completed since 2010; the final agreed tender price for each project; the actual cost of each project; if the actual cost exceeded the tender price; the reason therefor in each case in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31083/19]
  • 2019-04-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons employed at each level of the Civil Service from Secretary General to cleaner each year since 2016; the number of those at each level that are female in each year since 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18343/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of boards or agencies his officials have been appointed to; if there are guidelines or protocols for members of staff being appointed to boards or agencies; if so, when same were last updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6638/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the breakdown of the €180 million allocation for the fishery harbour centres; the major development projects to be initiated in 2019; the date in 2019 these projects are scheduled to commence; if this will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he has been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6785/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the breakdown of the €39 million allocation for 2019 for the remediation of Haulbowline Island; the date in 2019 the east tip element will be completed; if this will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he has been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6786/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the breakdown of the €9 million allocation for 2019 for the national food innovation hub; the date in 2019 the project will be completed; if this will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he has been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6787/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the breakdown of the €4,756,000 capital allocation in food safety, animal and plant health and animal welfare within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6033/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the breakdown of the €159,845,000 capital allocation in farm sector supports and controls within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6034/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the breakdown of the €34,685,000 capital allocation in policy and strategy within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6035/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the breakdown of the €56,714,000 capital allocation in the seafood sector within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6036/19]
  • 2019-01-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the specific capital project in which the costs were incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2254/19]
  • 2019-01-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of employees in his Department; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications in tabular form. [1880/19]
  • 2019-01-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of employees in his Department authorised to engage in procurement; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications in tabular form. [1897/19]
  • 2018-12-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount spent on social media by his Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the projected spend in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53982/18]
  • 2018-12-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount spent on marketing and media by his Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the projected spend in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53999/18]
  • 2018-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the external consultant reports commissioned by his Department in each of the years March 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the cost of same; the company involved; and the title and publication date by report, in tabular form. [50088/18]
  • 2018-10-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the breakdown of the €3,485,000 capital allocation in food safety, animal and plant health and animal welfare (details supplied) within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44502/18]
  • 2018-10-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the breakdown of the €160,746,000 capital allocation in farm sector supports and controls (details supplied) within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44503/18]
  • 2018-10-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the breakdown of the €34,055,000 capital allocation in policy and strategy (details supplied) within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44504/18]
  • 2018-10-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the breakdown of the €56,714,000 capital allocation in the seafood sector (details supplied) within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44505/18]
  • 2018-10-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) can expect a decision on their application for an areas of natural constraint scheme payment. [42263/18]
  • 2018-07-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of extra employees to be hired in his Department between now and March 2019 to prepare for a hard Brexit; the specific roles these new employees will take up; the estimated cost of hiring these new employees; the impacts on his Department's expenditure ceilings for 2018 and 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34656/18]
  • 2018-07-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of unfilled vacancies in his Department; the time these vacancies have been open from when the roles were first advertised to date for each vacancy or group of vacancies; the number of unfilled vacancies in each agency under his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34674/18]
  • 2018-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific projects which will receive the €7 million in extra capital expenditure in 2019 as outlined in Annex 1 of the National Development Plan 2018-2027; the amount each project will receive of this €7 million in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31267/18]
  • 2018-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific projects which will receive the €255 million in capital funding allocated to his Department in 2019; the amount each project will receive of the €255 million in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31282/18]
  • 2018-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific reason for the underspend in gross voted expenditure of €10 million as outlined in Appendix V of the June 2018 fiscal monitor; the specific projects that have an underspend; the value of the underspend on each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31299/18]
  • 2018-05-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the Brexit loan scheme for the agrifood sector outlined in budget 2018; the amount of the €25 million allocated to the scheme that has been drawn down; the number of businesses that have been assisted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24208/18]
  • 2018-05-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the grant aid for capital investment for food and drinks companies as outlined in budget 2018; the amount of the €5 million allocation that has been utilised; the number of companies that have availed of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24209/18]
  • 2018-05-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the investment in public sector research equipment and facilities for the prepared consumer foods sector as outlined in budget 2018; the amount of the €5 million allocation that has been utilised; the projects that have been completed as a result of the initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24210/18]
  • 2018-05-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the funding to support Bord Bia promotion and development work for Brexit as outlined in budget 2018; the amount of the €4.5 million allocation that has been spent; the purpose for which the money has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24211/18]
  • 2018-05-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the development of a national food innovation hub as outlined in budget 2018; the amount of the €2 million allocation that has been spent; the way in which it has been utilised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24212/18]
  • …and 9 more questions on Agriculture
• Business 43 questions

  • 2020-05-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the guidance published to date in relation to workplace health and safety standards specifically in relation to Covid-19; if the guidance will be updated prior to 18 May 2020 when many businesses are set to reopen; if the guidance is legally enforceable; if not, if it takes the form of recommendations; the protections being proposed for workers that may be forced to work in an inappropriate manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6089/20]
  • 2020-05-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the guidance published to date from the Health and Safety Authority or the National Standards Authority of Ireland in relation to workplace health and safety standards specifically in relation to Covid-19; if the guidance will be updated prior to 18 May 2020 when many businesses are set to reopen; if the guidance is legally enforceable; if not, if it will take the form of recommendations; the protections being proposed for workers that may be forced to work in an inappropriate manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6090/20]
  • 2020-05-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if the Health and Safety Authority or the National Standards Authority of Ireland will be conducting reviews, inspections or certifications for businesses reopening once certain Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted; the legal protections there will be for both employees and customers if recommendations from the HSA and the NSAI are not adhered to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6091/20]
  • 2020-05-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if primary legislation will be required to place Covid-19 guidance from the HSA and the NSAI on a legal footing; if the recommendations as published are legally enforceable for employers that fail to comply with same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6092/20]
  • 2020-05-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the recourse an employee has if they are of the view that Covid-19 workplace guidance is not being adhered to by the employer or in cases in which they view their health is being compromised by the working conditions in place; her views on whether it is appropriate in such a case for an employer to take enforcement action against that employee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6093/20]
  • 2019-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of freedom of information requests made to her Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of requests fully denied by reason; the number of requests partially denied; the number of appeals made against denials; the number of such appeals upheld; the number of such appeals rejected; the number of requests that required a fee; the amount received for freedom of information requests in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50590/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of Bills sponsored by her Department that have been enacted since November 2013, in tabular form. [50312/19]
  • 2019-11-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount spent by her Department and each agency under the aegis of her Department on the National Ploughing Championships in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by online advertising, offline advertising, promotional material, wages, photography, stand rental and other costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49533/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48117/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of her Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48200/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multimedia, in her Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48239/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when the disclosures log made by her Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46461/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of capital projects that cost €100 million or more in the past five years; the cost of outside consultants for each of the projects costing €100 million or more; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42861/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of capital projects anticipated to commence in the next five years that cost €100 million or more; the expected cost of external consultants for each project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42877/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the stage the upgrading of the Tyndall National Institute project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38080/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the stage the National Design Centre project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38081/19]
  • 2019-09-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the stage the e-hubs project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38082/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of capital projects being undertaken by her Department; the final agreed tender price; the estimated cost of each capital project in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31068/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the capital projects completed since 2010; the final agreed tender price for each project; the actual cost of each project; if the actual cost exceeded the tender price; the reason therefor in each case in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31084/19]
  • 2019-04-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of persons employed at each level of the Civil Service from Secretary General to cleaner each year since 2016; the number of those at each level who are female in each year since 2016, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18344/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of boards or agencies her officials have been appointed to; if there are guidelines or protocols for members of staff being appointed to boards or agencies; if so, when same were last updated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6639/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the breakdown of the €17 million allocation in 2019 for cycle 5 of the programme for research in third level institutions; the date in 2019 it will be completed; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if she has been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6788/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the details of the €500 million allocated for the disruptive technologies innovation fund to be rolled out in 2019; the date in 2019 the fund will roll out; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if she has been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6789/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the breakdown of the €251,946,000 capital allocation in jobs and enterprise development within her Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6042/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the breakdown of the €368,054,000 capital allocation in innovation within her Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular from; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6043/19]
  • 2019-01-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the specific capital project in which the costs were incurred; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2255/19]
  • 2019-01-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of employees in her Department; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1881/19]
  • 2019-01-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of employees in her Department authorised to engage in procurement; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1898/19]
  • 2018-12-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount spent on social media by her Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the projected spend in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53983/18]
  • 2018-12-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount spent on marketing and media by her Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the projected spend in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54000/18]
  • 2018-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the external consultant reports commissioned by her Department in each of the years March 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the cost of same; the company involved; and the title and publication date by report in tabular form. [50089/18]
  • 2018-11-06 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on an application for a critical skills employment permit. [44723/18]
  • 2018-11-06 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on an application for a critical skills employment permit. [44948/18]
  • 2018-11-06 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when a person (details supplied) can expect a decision on their application for a critical skills employment permit. [45097/18]
  • 2018-10-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the breakdown of the €251,945,000 capital allocation in jobs and enterprise development (details supplied) within her Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44511/18]
  • 2018-10-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the breakdown of the €368,055,000 capital allocation in innovation (details supplied) within her Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular from; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44512/18]
  • 2018-07-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of extra employees to be hired in her Department between now and March 2019 to prepare for a hard Brexit; the specific roles these new employees will take up; the estimated cost of hiring these new employees; the impacts on her Department's expenditure ceilings for 2018 and 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34657/18]
  • 2018-07-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of unfilled vacancies in her Department; the time these vacancies have been open, from when the roles were first advertised to date, for each vacancy or group of vacancies; the number of unfilled vacancies in each agency under her remit; the time these vacancies have been open, from when the roles were first advertised to date, for each vacancy or group of vacancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34675/18]
  • 2018-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the specific projects that will receive the €65 million in extra capital expenditure in 2019 as outlined in Annex 1 of the National Development Plan 2018-2027; the amount each project will receive of this €65 million in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31268/18]
  • 2018-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the specific projects which will receive the €620 million in capital funding allocated in 2019; the amount each project will receive of the €620 million in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31283/18]
  • 2018-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the specific reason for the underspend in gross voted expenditure of €16 million as outlined in Appendix V of the June 2018 fiscal monitor; the specific projects that have an underspend; the value of the underspend on each project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31300/18]
  • 2018-05-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the additional staffing for her Department and other agencies to address Brexit and health and safety at work as announced in budget 2018; the amount of the €3 million allocation that has been spent; the number of persons hired; the purpose of the hiring; the agencies to which the persons were allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24213/18]
  • 2018-05-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the increased investment in research and development as outlined in budget 2018; the amount of the €5 million allocation that has been spent; the projects on which it has been spent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24214/18]
• Taoiseach 41 questions

  • 2023-10-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the energy summit he convened at Government Buildings in the summer. [36290/23]
  • 2023-09-27 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach his response to the NESC’s report, Just Transition in Agriculture and Land Use. [36287/23]
  • 2022-10-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on the environment and climate change will next meet. [49712/22]
  • 2022-07-13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach his views on the national reform programme for the European semester 2022 that was published by his Department in April 2022. [35588/22]
  • 2022-07-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the economic policy unit of his Department. [35587/22]
  • 2022-05-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on economic recovery and investment will next meet. [23213/22]
  • 2022-05-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on environment and climate change will next meet. [23214/22]
  • 2022-03-08 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the German Chancellor. [12884/22]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the policy instructions or policy documents that he has brought to the attention of An Bord Pleanála since coming into office. [11607/22]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the issues raised in his recent meeting with the German Chancellor. [11663/22]
  • 2021-07-14 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Council. [38080/21]
  • 2021-07-13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach if the Central Statistics Office has documented the number of non-Irish nationals usually resident in Ireland; and if so, the latest figures available for same in decreasing order in tabular form. [37502/21]
  • 2020-10-13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multimedia, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and up to 30 June 2020 prior to his appointment as Taoiseach. [29864/20]
  • 2019-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the number of freedom of information requests made to his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of requests fully denied by reason; the number of requests partially denied; the number of appeals made against denials; the number of such appeals upheld; the number of such appeals rejected; the number of requests that required a fee; and the amount received for freedom of information requests in tabular form. [50604/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the amount spent by his Department and each agency under the aegis of his Department on the National Ploughing Championships in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by online advertising, offline advertising, promotional material, wages, photography, stand rental and other costs. [49687/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the number of Bills sponsored by his Department that have been enacted since November 2013, in tabular form. [50326/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of his Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014. [48214/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multimedia, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form [48253/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach when the disclosures made by his Department under Freedom of Information was last updated; and if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department. [46475/19]
  • 2019-10-22 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the number of capital projects that cost €100 million or more in the past five years; and the cost of outside consultants for each of the projects. [42916/19]
  • 2019-10-22 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the number of capital projects anticipated to commence in the next five years that cost €100 million or more; and the expected cost of external consultants for each project. [42917/19]
  • 2019-07-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the number of capital projects being undertaken by his Department; the final agreed tender price; and the estimated cost of each capital project in tabular form. [31559/19]
  • 2019-07-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the capital projects completed since 2010; the final agreed tender price for each project; the actual cost of each project; if the actual cost exceeded the tender price; and the reason therefor in each case in tabular form. [31560/19]
  • 2019-05-08 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the number of persons employed at each level of the Civil Service from Secretary General to cleaner each year since 2016; and the number of those at each level that are female in each year since 2016, in tabular form. [18434/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the number of boards or agencies to which his officials have been appointed; if there are guidelines or protocols for members of staff being appointed to boards or agencies; and if so, when same was last updated. [6653/19]
  • 2019-01-22 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the amount spent in each of the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in respect of capital projects; and the specific capital project in respect of which the costs were incurred. [2300/19]
  • 2019-01-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the number of employees in his Department; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1895/19]
  • 2019-01-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the number of employees in his Department authorised to engage in procurement; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1912/19]
  • 2018-12-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the amount spent on social media by his Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; and the projected spend in 2019. [53997/18]
  • 2018-12-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the amount spent on marketing and media by his Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; and the projected spend in 2019. [54014/18]
  • 2018-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the external consultant reports commissioned by his Department in each of the years from March 2011 to 2017, and to date in 2018; the cost of same; the company involved; and the title and publication date by report, in tabular form. [50103/18]
  • 2018-07-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the number of unfilled vacancies in his Department; the time these vacancies have been open from when the roles were first advertised to date for each vacancy or group of vacancies; the number of unfilled vacancies in each agency under his remit; and the time these vacancies have been open from when the roles were first advertised to date for each vacancy or group of vacancies. [34689/18]
  • 2017-11-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the estimates for the potential change to the general Government deficit and debt of the reclassification of approved housing bodies from non-profit to General government under the European system of accounts (details supplied). [47133/17]
  • 2017-10-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach if funding given to approved housing bodies for building social housing is counted towards general government fixed capital formation estimated by the CSO for EUROSTAT. [44374/17]
  • 2017-06-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the Ministers or officials that have pre-release access to official statistics in tabular form; the official statistics to which each Minister has pre-release access; and the length of time before official release they have access. [27041/17]
  • 2017-05-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the amount spent by his Department on renting car park spaces in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form. [23457/17]
  • 2017-05-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the amount spent by bodies and agencies under the aegis of his Department on renting car park spaces in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form. [23473/17]
  • 2017-02-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach if the CSO has any estimates for the number of Irish or EU citizens who are resident here and employed in Northern Ireland; and if the CSO has estimates for the number of Irish or EU citizens that are resident in County Donegal and are employed in Derry. [8204/17]
  • 2017-02-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the potential investment projects his Department put forward to the Department of Finance task force report for the European Fund for Strategic Investments. [4872/17]
  • 2016-05-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the details of the new Department configurations proposed in the programme for Government. [11439/16]
  • 2016-01-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Taoiseach the total amount of money spent on the Office of the Attorney General; the total number of staff; the total number of staff in the office of the parliamentary draftsman per annum from 2011 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46121/15]
• Rural 41 questions

  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the policy instructions or policy documents that she has brought to the attention of An Bord Pleanála since coming into office [11605/22]
  • 2020-12-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the establishment of a network of broadband connection points in counties Offaly and Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43602/20]
  • 2020-12-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding that will be provided in counties Offaly and Laois under the local improvement scheme in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43603/20]
  • 2020-11-05 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding provided for the town and village renewal scheme since July 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34085/20]
  • 2019-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of freedom of information requests made to his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of requests fully denied by reason; the number of requests partially denied; the number of appeals made against denials; the number of such appeals upheld; the number of such appeals rejected; the number of requests that required a fee; the amount received for freedom of information requests in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50603/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of Bills sponsored by his Department that have been enacted since November 2013, in tabular form. [50325/19]
  • 2019-11-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount spent by his Department and each agency under the aegis of his Department on the National Ploughing Championships in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by online advertising, offline advertising, promotional material, wages, photography, stand rental and other costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49546/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48130/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of his Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48213/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multi-media, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48252/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the disclosures log made by his Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46474/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of capital projects that cost €100 million or more in the past five years; the cost of outside consultants for each of the projects costing €100 million or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42874/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of capital projects anticipated to commence in the next five years that cost €100 million or more; the expected cost of external consultants for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42890/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of capital projects being undertaken by his Department; the final agreed tender price; the estimated cost of each capital project in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31081/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the capital projects completed since 2010; the final agreed tender price for each project; the actual cost of each project; if the actual cost exceeded the tender price; the reason therefor in each case in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31097/19]
  • 2019-04-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of persons employed at each level of the Civil Service from Secretary General to cleaner each year since 2016; the number of those at each level that are female in each year since 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18357/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of boards or agencies his officials have been appointed to; if there are guidelines or protocols for members of staff being appointed to boards or agencies; if so, when same were last updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6652/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the breakdown of the €315 million allocation for 2019 for the rural regeneration and development fund; the date in 2019 the fund will roll out; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun of the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6917/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the breakdown of the €125,882,000 capital allocation under A rural development and regional affairs, that is, Vote 42 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6052/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the breakdown of the €15,118,000 capital allocation under B community development, that is, Vote 42 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6053/19]
  • 2019-01-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the specific capital project in which the costs were incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2268/19]
  • 2019-01-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of employees in his Department; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1894/19]
  • 2019-01-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of employees in his Department authorised to engage in procurement; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1911/19]
  • 2018-12-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount spent on social media by his Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the projected spend in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53996/18]
  • 2018-12-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount spent on marketing and media by his Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the projected spend in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54013/18]
  • 2018-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the external consultant reports commissioned by his Department in each of the years March 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the cost of same; the company involved; and the title and publication date by report in tabular form. [50102/18]
  • 2018-10-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the breakdown of the €125,882,000 capital allocation in rural development and regional affairs, that is, Vote 42 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44561/18]
  • 2018-10-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the breakdown of the €15,118,000 capital allocation in community development, that is, Vote 42 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44562/18]
  • 2018-07-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of extra employees to be hired in his Department between now and March 2019 to prepare for a hard Brexit; the specific roles these new employees will take up; the estimated cost of hiring these new employees; the impacts on his Department's expenditure ceilings for 2018 and 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34670/18]
  • 2018-07-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of unfilled vacancies in his Department; the time these vacancies have been open from when the roles were first advertised to date for each vacancy or group of vacancies; the number of unfilled vacancies in each agency under his remit; the time these vacancies have been open from when the roles were first advertised to date for each vacancy or group of vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34688/18]
  • 2018-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the specific projects which will receive the €53 million in extra capital expenditure in 2019 as outlined in Annex 1 of the National Development Plan 2018-2027; the amount each project will receive of this €53 million in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31280/18]
  • 2018-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the specific projects which will receive the €141 million in capital funding allocated in 2019; the amount each project will receive of the €141 million in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31297/18]
  • 2018-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the specific reason for the underspend in gross voted expenditure of €17 million as outlined in Appendix V of the June 2018 Fiscal Monitor; the specific projects that have an underspend; the value of the underspend on each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31312/18]
  • 2018-06-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the €5 million allocated to the LEADER programme as outlined in budget 2018; the amount that has been spent; the way in which the money has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27252/18]
  • 2018-06-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the €3.7 million allocated to the national rural development schemes as outlined in budget 2018; the amount that has been spent; the way in which the money has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27253/18]
  • 2018-06-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the €3 million allocated to the town and village regeneration as outlined in budget 2018; the amount that has been spent; the way in which the money has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27254/18]
  • 2018-06-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the €2.9 million allocated to the PEACE programme as outlined in budget 2018; the amount that has been spent; the way in which the money has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27255/18]
  • 2018-06-21 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the €1 million allocated to the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme as outlined in budget 2018; the amount that has been spent; the way in which the money has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27256/18]
  • 2018-05-08 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding for the RAPID programme in each of the years 2007 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19910/18]
  • 2018-05-08 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding for the CLÁR programme in each of the years 2007 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19911/18]
  • 2018-05-08 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the total funding for the SICAP programme in each of the years 2015 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19912/18]
• Children 39 questions

  • 2024-02-29 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of persons with disabilities that received home support hours in CHO8 in 2023; the number of persons with disabilities in 2023 that received personal assistance hours in CHO8 in 2023; the total number of hours provided in each category in CHO8 in 2023; the target number of hours for each category in CHO8 in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9528/24]
  • 2022-03-08 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the context in which he made representations against planning proposals in Bessborough, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13104/22]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the policy instructions or policy documents that he has brought to the attention of An Bord Pleanála since coming into office [11593/22]
  • 2021-07-13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of persons who are currently resident in direct provision by nationality, age and gender in tabular form. [37514/21]
  • 2019-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of freedom of information requests made to her Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of requests fully denied by reason; the number of requests partially denied; the number of appeals made against denials; the number of such appeals upheld; the number of such appeals rejected; the number of requests that required a fee; the amount received for freedom of information requests in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50591/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of Bills sponsored by her Department that have been enacted since November 2013, in tabular form. [50313/19]
  • 2019-11-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount spent by her Department and each agency under the aegis of her Department on the National Ploughing Championships in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by online advertising, offline advertising, promotional material, wages, photography, stand rental and other costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49534/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48118/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of her Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48201/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multi-media, in her Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48240/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the disclosures log made by her Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46462/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of capital projects that cost €100 million or more in the past five years; the cost of outside consultants for each of the projects costing €100 million or more; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42862/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of capital projects anticipated to commence in the next five years that cost €100 million or more; the expected cost of external consultants for each project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42878/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of capital projects being undertaken by her Department; the final agreed tender price; the estimated cost of each capital project in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31069/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the capital projects completed since 2010; the final agreed tender price for each project; the actual cost of each project; if the actual cost exceeded the tender price; the reason therefor in each case in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31085/19]
  • 2019-04-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of persons employed at each level of the civil service from secretary general to cleaner each year since 2016; the number of those at each level that are female in each year since 2016, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18345/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of boards or agencies her officials have been appointed to; if there are guidelines or protocols for members of staff being appointed to boards or agencies; if so, when same were last updated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6640/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the breakdown of the €19,194,000 capital allocation under A children and family support programme, that is, Vote 40 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within her Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6050/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the breakdown of the €12,806,000 capital allocation under B sectorial programmes for children and young people, that is, Vote 40 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within her Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6051/19]
  • 2019-01-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the specific capital project in which the costs were incurred; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2256/19]
  • 2019-01-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of employees in her Department; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1882/19]
  • 2019-01-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of employees in her Department authorised to engage in procurement; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1899/19]
  • 2018-12-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount spent on social media by her Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the projected spend in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53984/18]
  • 2018-12-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount spent on marketing and media by her Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the projected spend in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54001/18]
  • 2018-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the external consultant reports commissioned by her Department in each of the years from March 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the cost of same; the company involved; and the title and publication date by report in tabular form. [50090/18]
  • 2018-10-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the breakdown of the €20,140,000 capital allocation in the children and family support programme, that is, Vote 40 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within her Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44559/18]
  • 2018-10-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the breakdown of the €11,860,000 capital allocation in the sectoral programmes for children and young people, that is, Vote 40 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within her Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44560/18]
  • 2018-07-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of extra employees to be hired in her Department between now and March 2019 to prepare for a hard Brexit; the specific roles these new employees will take up; the estimated cost of hiring these new employees; the impacts on her Department's expenditure ceilings for 2018 and 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34658/18]
  • 2018-07-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of unfilled vacancies in her Department; the time these vacancies have been open from when the roles were first advertised to date for each vacancy or group of vacancies; the number of unfilled vacancies in each agency under her remit; the time these vacancies have been open from when the roles were first advertised to date for each vacancy or group of vacancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34676/18]
  • 2018-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the specific projects which will receive the €4 million in extra capital expenditure in 2019 as outlined in Annex 1 of the National Development Plan 2018-2027; the amount each project will receive of this €4 million in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31269/18]
  • 2018-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the specific projects which will receive the €32 million in capital funding allocated in 2019; the amount each project will receive of the €32 million in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31284/18]
  • 2018-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the specific reason for the underspend in gross voted expenditure of €5 million as outlined in Appendix V of the June 2018 Fiscal Monitor; the specific projects that have an underspend; the value of the underspend on each project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31301/18]
  • 2018-05-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of the €40 million allocated to Tusla as outlined in budget 2018; the amount that has been spent; the way in which the moneys were spent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24218/18]
  • 2018-05-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of the €20 million allocated to early years care and education as outlined in budget 2018; the amount that has been spent; the way in which the moneys were spent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24219/18]
  • 2018-05-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the estimated full year cost of restoring the visiting teacher service for Travellers to primary and post-primary schools. [19417/18]
  • 2017-05-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount spent by her Department on renting car park spaces in each of the years from 2011 to 2016, inclusive, and to date in 2017, in tabular form. [23445/17]
  • 2017-05-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount spent by bodies and agencies under the aegis of her Department on renting car park spaces in each of the years from 2011 to 2016, inclusive, and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23461/17]
  • 2017-02-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the potential investment projects her Department put forward to the Department of Finance task force report for the European Fund for Strategic Investments. [4862/17]
  • 2016-01-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding for the school completion programme for each of the years 2010 to 2015; the projected funding for 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2130/16]
• Employment 38 questions

  • 2020-07-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) can expect a decision on their application for an invalidity pension. [18339/20]
  • 2020-07-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if home carer credits were included when a decision was made to refuse an application for State pension (contributory) by a person (details supplied). [18340/20]
  • 2020-07-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) can expect a decision on his or her application for an invalidity pension. [18341/20]
  • 2020-07-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) can expect a decision on his or her application for an invalidity pension. [18342/20]
  • 2019-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of freedom of information requests made to her Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of requests fully denied by reason; the number of requests partially denied; the number of appeals made against denials; the number of such appeals upheld; the number of such appeals rejected; the number of requests that required a fee; the amount received for freedom of information requests in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50596/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of Bills sponsored by her Department that have been enacted since November 2013, in tabular form. [50318/19]
  • 2019-11-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the amount spent by her Department and each agency under the aegis of her Department on the National Ploughing Championships in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by online advertising, offline advertising, promotional material, wages, photography, stand rental and other costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49539/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48123/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of her Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48206/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multi-media, in her Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48245/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the disclosures log made by her Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46467/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of capital projects that cost €100 million or more in the past five years; the cost of outside consultants for each of the projects costing €100 million or more; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42867/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of capital projects anticipated to commence in the next five years that cost €100 million or more; the expected cost of external consultants for each project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42883/19]
  • 2019-09-06 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the cost of challenging the decision made by the Data Protection Commission with regard to the public services card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36783/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of capital projects being undertaken by her Department; the final agreed tender price; the estimated cost of each capital project in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31074/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the capital projects completed since 2010; the final agreed tender price for each project; the actual cost of each project; if the actual cost exceeded the tender price; the reason therefore in each case in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31090/19]
  • 2019-04-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons employed at each level of the Civil Service from Secretary General to cleaner each year since 2016; the number of those at each level that are female in each year since 2016, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18350/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of boards or agencies her officials have been appointed to; if there are guidelines or protocols for members of staff being appointed to boards or agencies; if so, when they were last updated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6645/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the breakdown of the €14 million capital allocation, that is, Vote 37 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within her Department for 2019, by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6049/19]
  • 2019-01-22 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of employees in her Department; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications in tabular form. [1887/19]
  • 2019-01-22 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of employees in her Department authorised to engage in procurement; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications in tabular form. [1904/19]
  • 2019-01-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the specific capital project in which the costs were incurred; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2261/19]
  • 2018-12-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the amount spent on social media by her Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the projected spend in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53989/18]
  • 2018-12-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the amount spent on marketing and media by her Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the projected spend in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54006/18]
  • 2018-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the external consultant reports commissioned by her Department in each of the years from March 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the cost of these; the company involved; and the title and publication date by report in tabular form. [50095/18]
  • 2018-10-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the breakdown of the €14 million capital allocation, that is, Vote 37 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within her Department for 2019, by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44552/18]
  • 2018-07-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of extra employees to be hired in her Department between now and March 2019 to prepare for a hard Brexit; the specific roles these new employees will take up; the estimated cost of hiring these new employees; the impacts on her Department's expenditure ceilings for 2018 and 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34663/18]
  • 2018-07-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of unfilled vacancies in her Department; the time these vacancies have been open from when the roles were first advertised to date for each vacancy or group of vacancies; the number of unfilled vacancies in each agency under her remit; the time these vacancies have been open from when the roles were first advertised to date for each vacancy or group of vacancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34681/18]
  • 2018-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the specific projects which will receive the €4 million in extra capital expenditure in 2019 as outlined in Annex 1 of the National Development Plan 2018-2027; the amount of this €4 million that each project will receive, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31274/18]
  • 2018-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the specific projects that will receive the €14 million in capital funding allocated in 2019; the amount of the €14 million that each project will receive, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31289/18]
  • 2018-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the specific reason for the underspend in gross voted expenditure of €2 million as outlined in Appendix V of the June 2018 Fiscal Monitor; the specific projects that have an underspend; the value of the underspend on each project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31306/18]
  • 2018-06-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the €10 million allocated to the free travel scheme as outlined in budget 2018; the amount of the €10 million allocation that has been spent; the way in which the funds have been spent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24316/18]
  • 2018-06-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the €1.7 million allocated to school meals for newly designated DEIS schools as outlined in budget 2018; the amount of the €1.7 million allocation that has been spent; the way in which the funds have been spent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24317/18]
  • 2018-06-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the €1 million allocated to youth employment support schemes as outlined in budget 2018; the amount of the €1 million allocation that has been spent; the way in which the funds have been spent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24318/18]
  • 2018-06-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the €1.2 million allocated to the rural social scheme as outlined in budget 2018; the amount of the €1.2 million allocation that has been spent; the number of new places on that have been opened up; the way in which the funds have been spent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24319/18]
  • 2018-01-30 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to set out the number of persons in receipt of rent supplement that transferred to HAP per annum in each of the years 2013 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4163/18]
  • 2018-01-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of rent supplement recipients, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3338/18]
  • 2017-12-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if funding will be provided to a company (details supplied) for the provision of a community employment scheme or an alternative employment scheme that will support the needs of the surrounding areas. [52970/17]
• Culture 35 questions

  • 2019-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of freedom of information requests made to her Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of requests fully denied by reason; the number of requests partially denied; the number of appeals made against denials; the number of such appeals upheld; the number of such appeals rejected; the number of requests that required a fee; the amount received for freedom of information requests in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50593/19]
  • 2019-12-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of Bills sponsored by her Department that have been enacted since November 2013, in tabular form. [50315/19]
  • 2019-11-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount spent by her Department and each agency under the aegis of her Department on the National Ploughing Championships in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by online advertising, offline advertising, promotional material, wages, photography, stand rental and other costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49536/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48120/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of her Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48203/19]
  • 2019-11-20 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multi-media, in her Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48242/19]
  • 2019-11-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the disclosures log made by her Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46464/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of capital projects that cost €100 million or more in the past five years; the cost of outside consultants for each of the projects costing €100 million or more; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42864/19]
  • 2019-10-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of capital projects anticipated to commence in the next five years that cost €100 million or more; the expected cost of external consultants for each project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42880/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of capital projects being undertaken by her Department; the final agreed tender price; the estimated cost of each capital project in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31071/19]
  • 2019-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the capital projects completed since 2010; the final agreed tender price for each project; the actual cost of each project; if the actual cost exceeded the tender price; the reason therefor in each case in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31087/19]
  • 2019-04-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of persons employed at each level of the Civil Service from Secretary General to cleaner each year since 2016; the number of those at each level who are female in each year since 2016, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18347/19]
  • 2019-02-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of boards or agencies her officials have been appointed to; if there are guidelines or protocols for members of staff being appointed to boards or agencies; if so, when same were last updated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6642/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the breakdown of the €15,604,000 capital allocation under B heritage, that is, Vote 33 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within her Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6044/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the breakdown of the €13,967,000 capital allocation under C the Irish language, Gaeltacht and Islands, that is, Vote 33 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within her Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6045/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the breakdown of the €4,499,000 capital allocation under D north-south co-operation, that is, Vote 33 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within her Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6046/19]
  • 2019-02-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the breakdown of the €41,730,000 capital allocation under A heritage, that is, Vote 33 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within her Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6047/19]
  • 2019-01-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the specific capital project in which the costs were incurred; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2258/19]
  • 2019-01-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of employees in her Department; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1884/19]
  • 2019-01-16 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of employees in her Department authorised to engage in procurement; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1901/19]
  • 2018-12-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount spent on social media by her Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the projected spend in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53986/18]
  • 2018-12-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount spent on marketing and media by her Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the projected spend in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54003/18]
  • 2018-12-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the external consultant reports commissioned by her Department in each of the years March 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the cost of same; the company involved; and the title and publication date by report in tabular form. [50092/18]
  • 2018-10-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the breakdown of the €41,730,000 capital allocation in culture, that is, Vote 33 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within her Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44547/18]
  • 2018-10-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the breakdown of the €15,604,000 capital allocation in heritage, that is, Vote 33 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within her Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44548/18]
  • 2018-10-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the breakdown of the €13,467,000 capital allocation in the Irish language, Gaeltacht and islands, that is, Vote 33 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within her Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019 in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44549/18]
  • 2018-10-25 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the breakdown of the €4,499,000 capital allocation in north-south co-operations, that is, Vote 33 of the budget 2019 expenditure report within her Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44550/18]
  • 2018-07-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of extra employees to be hired in her Department between now and March 2019 to prepare for a hard Brexit; the specific roles these new employees will take up; the estimated cost of hiring these new employees; the impacts on her Department's expenditure ceilings for 2018 and 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34660/18]
  • 2018-07-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of unfilled vacancies in her Department; the time these vacancies have been open from when the roles were first advertised to date for each vacancy or group of vacancies; the number of unfilled vacancies in each agency under her remit; the time these vacancies have been open from when the roles were first advertised to date for each vacancy or group of vacancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34678/18]
  • 2018-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the specific projects which will receive the €21 million in extra capital expenditure in 2019 as outlined in annex 1 of the National Development Plan 2018-2027; the amount each project will receive of this €21 million in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31271/18]
  • 2018-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the specific projects which will receive the €75 million in capital funding allocated in 2019; the amount each project will receive of the €75 million in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31286/18]
  • 2018-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the specific reason for the underspend in gross voted expenditure of €7 million as outlined in appendix V of the June 2018 fiscal monitor; the specific projects that have an underspend; the value of the underspend on each project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31303/18]
  • 2018-05-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the investment of €8.5 million in Creative Ireland as outlined in budget 2018; the amount of the allocation that has been spent; the way in which the funds have been spent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24215/18]
  • 2018-05-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the heritage initiatives, including Waterways Ireland biodiversity action plans and invasive species county mitigation plans, as outlined in budget 2018; the amount of the €2 million allocation that has been spent; the way in which the moneys were spent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24216/18]
  • 2018-05-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the €2.5 million allocated for the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language and other Irish language supports as outlined in budget 2018; the amount of the allocation that has been spent; the way in which the moneys were spent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24217/18]
• Enterprise 31 questions

  • 2024-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the actions he is taking to advance Ireland's FDI and trade value proposition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30037/24]
  • 2024-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how he is integrating decarbonisation and net zero commitments into enterprise policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30036/24]
  • 2024-05-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for a report on the progress made under the midlands regional enterprise plan; the plans for the future funding of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23093/24]
  • 2024-05-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the AI Act at EU level and his plans for the enactment of same in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23092/24]
  • 2024-02-08 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5449/24]
  • 2024-02-08 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in Offaly that are likely to qualify for the increased cost of business grant scheme; what discussions his Department has had with Offaly County Council in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5448/24]
  • 2023-11-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on progress in the implementation of the Midlands regional enterprise plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51225/23]
  • 2023-11-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what action he is taking assist SMEs with the cost of doing business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51226/23]
  • 2023-10-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on progress in the implementation of the Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan; the potential future funding for the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44197/23]
  • 2023-10-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what action he is taking assist SMEs with the cost of doing business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44198/23]
  • 2023-06-29 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the action being taken by the IDA and Enterprise Ireland to support new businesses and jobs to the midlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31429/23]
  • 2023-06-29 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on progress on the implementation of the Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan; the potential future funding for the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31428/23]
  • 2023-05-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21946/23]
  • 2023-02-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8921/23]
  • 2023-02-23 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide a progress report on the IDA's target of 25 investments for the midlands region in the period 2021 to 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8920/23]
  • 2022-12-13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the midlands regional enterprise plan launched in March 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62112/22]
  • 2022-12-13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide a report on the implementation in the midlands region of IDA Ireland’s 2021-2024 strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62111/22]
  • 2022-05-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of companies in each of counties Offaly, Laois, Longford and Westmeath that have applied for funding under the Irish Innovation Seed Fund Programme in tabular form; the number that have been successful in each county; and the total funding awarded in each county to date. [24977/22]
  • 2022-05-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the progress made to date in the implementation in the Midlands region of the IDA Strategy - Driving Recovery & Sustainable Growth 2021 – 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24976/22]
  • 2022-04-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the changes that he plans for co-operatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18794/22]
  • 2022-04-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18793/22]
  • 2022-03-29 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the work that the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council is undertaking to interrogate the ongoing excessive rises in household and commercial energy prices; and the areas in which there may be legislative constraints on the Council in undertaking the aforementioned work. [15636/22]
  • 2022-03-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the work that the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is undertaking to interrogate and question the ongoing excessive rises in household and commercial energy prices and to outline the areas in which there may be legislative constraints on the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in undertaking the aforementioned work. [15553/22]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the policy instructions or policy documents that he has brought to the attention of An Bord Pleanála since coming into office [11596/22]
  • 2022-02-10 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his legislative priorities in the area of insurance, specifically personal injuries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6813/22]
  • 2022-02-10 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan. [6812/22]
  • 2021-06-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in counties Offaly and Laois that have availed of the Covid-19 credit guarantee scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30053/21]
  • 2021-06-03 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the plans of the IDA for the midlands region over the next four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30054/21]
  • 2020-12-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in counties Laois and Offaly that have availed of the Covid-19 credit guarantee scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43800/20]
  • 2020-12-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in counties Laois and Offaly that have received support under the restart grant and the restart grant plus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43799/20]
  • 2020-11-10 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if budget 2021 has provided further support for local enterprise offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35041/20]
• Social 31 questions

  • 2023-10-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection what engagement she has had with disability groups in relation to the recent green paper on disability supports. [46394/23]
  • 2023-10-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the details of proposals to address inconsistencies in eligibility for disability payments. [46393/23]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the policy instructions or policy documents that she has brought to the attention of An Bord Pleanála since coming into office [11606/22]
  • 2021-05-18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in County Offaly currently in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment; the number of persons in County Laois currently in receipt of the payment; the number in each county who were in receipt of the payment on the same date in April 2021; the number of persons in each county that have received the payment since the introduction of the payment; the total expenditure on such payments in each county over that time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26272/21]
  • 2017-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing rent supplement by 20% in counties Dublin and Cork. [32331/17]
  • 2017-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of creating new rent supplement thresholds at sub-county levels for all local electoral areas that are designated as rent-pressure zones and allowing a 10% increase in thresholds in these new areas. [32332/17]
  • 2017-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of households in receipt of rent supplement in each respective year since it was introduced to date in 2017. [32502/17]
  • 2017-07-11 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of new recipients of rent supplement in each respective year since it was introduced to date in 2017. [32503/17]
  • 2017-05-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount spent by bodies and agencies under the aegis of his Department on renting car park spaces in the years from 2011 to 2016, inclusive, and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23472/17]
  • 2017-05-02 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person elected as a councillor that is already paying an S stamp will receive additional credits or benefits when they begin paying the new S stamp. [20520/17]
  • 2017-02-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the potential investment projects his Department put forward to the Department of Finance task force for the European Fund for Strategic Investments. [4871/17]
  • 2017-01-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the defunding of the mid-Ireland tourism group which is funded through Pobal under the community services programme; and if he will review the case in view of the fact that the group contributes to local employment through tourism promotion. [4293/17]
  • 2016-11-29 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason those referred to JobPath are no longer eligible for a community employment scheme; his views on the impact that this may be having on the viability of community employment schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37337/16]
  • 2016-11-22 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the total cost of the water conservation grant in 2015 and 2016; if his Department has made provision for the allocation of the water conservation grant in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35907/16]
  • 2016-10-04 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) can expect a decision on an application for disability allowance. [28560/16]
  • 2016-07-12 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount his Department or agencies under its remit spent on legal and other fees fighting the case that the Waterford Glass workers were forced to take to the European Court of Justice to obtain justice (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21045/16]
  • 2016-06-30 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection to elaborate on plans to extend social protection benefits to local councillors who are currently not entitled to claim social protection benefits despite the fact that they pay pay related social insurance contributions. [18559/16]
  • 2016-05-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when he will make a decision in respect of a person (details supplied) under the domiciliary care allowance scheme. [11306/16]
  • 2016-02-02 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the amount allocated and spent to date under the humanitarian fund for flooding, by county. [4420/16]
  • 2016-02-02 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Offaly under the invalidity pension scheme, including when the person will receive a decision. [4597/16]
  • 2016-02-02 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Laois under the domiciliary care allowance, including when the person will receive a decision. [4598/16]
  • 2016-02-02 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Offaly under the carer's allowance scheme, including when the person will receive a decision. [4600/16]
  • 2016-02-02 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath under the invalidity pension scheme, including when the person will receive a decision. [4601/16]
  • 2016-02-02 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Offaly under the farm assist scheme, including when the person will receive a decision. [4602/16]
  • 2016-02-02 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Offaly under the disability allowance scheme, including when the person will receive a decision. [4603/16]
  • 2016-01-26 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the cost of raising rent supplement spending by 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2701/16]
  • 2016-01-14 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the amount spent on the water conservation grant and the number of claimants, by county in 2015 and the amount and estimated number of claimants in 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1733/16]
  • 2016-01-13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the amount of the €15 million humanitarian funding for flood victims that has been disbursed to victims to date; and the amount of the €10 million emergency assistance funding for homeowners that has been recouped. [1105/16]
  • 2015-12-09 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection why there are so many recipients of rent supplement in the local authorities where the housing assistance payment has been rolled out, given that the level of allowable rent is much higher under the housing assistance payment than under the rent supplement; and the number of new recipients of rent supplement since the housing assistance payment has been rolled out in the local authorities where it is available by local authority. [44265/15]
  • 2015-12-08 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will receive a decision on an application for a disability allowance. [43925/15]
  • 2015-09-22 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a disability allowance. [30504/15]
• Jobs 9 questions

  • 2017-05-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the amount spent by her Department on renting car park spaces in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23453/17]
  • 2017-05-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the amount spent by bodies and agencies under the aegis of her Department on renting car park spaces in each of the years from 2011 to 2016, inclusive, and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23469/17]
  • 2017-03-07 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 332 of 1 February 2017, if she will provide a list of projects put forward by her Department in November 2014 to the Department of Finance for inclusion in the submission to the task force established to develop an EU investment project pipeline for the European Fund for Strategic Investments. [11550/17]
  • 2017-02-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the potential investment projects her Department put forward to the Department of Finance task force report for the European Fund for Strategic Investments. [4868/17]
  • 2017-01-31 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if her Department or a body under its aegis has undertaken any research on the costs imposed on small to medium businesses of commercial rates; if so, the central findings of this research; and the estimated average cost of commercial rates in different local authorities for various sized businesses. [4275/17]
  • 2016-11-08 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of cases involving price collusion that the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, as well as its predecessor the Competition Authority, have prosecuted since its establishment; the number of these cases that resulted in a successful prosecution for price collusion; and the sectors and industries in which the alleged price collusion took place. [33426/16]
  • 2016-01-26 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the cost of the implementation of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2700/16]
  • 2016-01-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the cost of developing a cross-Border development zone in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2342/16]
  • 2015-11-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he is drafting legislation or a statutory instrument to transpose the European Union physical agents directive (EMF) 2004/40/EC; if his Department or the Health and Safety Authority have consulted with the relevant professional bodies in the medical field, such as the Irish Association of Physicists in Medicine, as the transposition of this directive may have a significant impact on the operation and use of magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, scanners; the outcome of these consultations; if a working group has been formed to examine this issue, in view of the transposition deadline being 1 July 2016. [41662/15]
• Arts 8 questions

  • 2017-05-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount spent by her Department on renting car park spaces in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23444/17]
  • 2017-05-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount spent by bodies and agencies under the aegis of her Department on renting car park spaces in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form. [23460/17]
  • 2017-02-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the potential investment projects her Department put forward to the Department of Finance task force for the European Fund for Strategic Investments. [4861/17]
  • 2017-01-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the total estimated cost per annum of the town centre health check programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1687/17]
  • 2016-05-24 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will merge the natural heritage and the national parks and wildlife sections from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht into the new environment section. [11440/16]
  • 2016-01-14 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to set out the amount of funding spent on local authority arts programmes, by programme, in each of the years 2007 to 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1737/16]
  • 2015-12-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the cost of the full restoration of the Ulster Canal; the State's contribution to date; the British Government's and Northern Ireland Executive's contribution to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46107/15]
  • 2015-12-17 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the cost of re-establishing Culture Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46108/15]
• Tourism 4 questions

  • 2024-05-28 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to outline her Department’s commitment to the delivery of the EU Work Plan for Sport 2024-2027. [24046/24]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the policy instructions or documents that she has brought to the attention of An Bord Pleanála since coming to office [11608/22]
  • 2021-07-13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of successful large-scale sports infrastructure fund projects that have now drawn down funds for project completion by local authority in tabular form. [37521/21]
  • 2020-11-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on the need to protect local media in view of the fall in advertising revenue associated with Covid-19. [37406/20]
• Further and Higher Education 3 questions

  • 2023-10-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprentices that will benefit from the once-off reduction of 33% in the contribution fee in higher education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45576/23]
  • 2023-10-19 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when PLC fees are to be abolished for further education students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45577/23]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the policy instructions or policy documents that he has brought to the attention of An Bord Pleanála since coming into office [11600/22]
• Public Expenditure 2 questions

  • 2023-10-26 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform how many flood relief schemes are currently at the design, planning and construction stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46913/23]
  • 2023-10-26 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the cumulative funding allocated under the national development plan for flood risk management measures in the period to 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46912/23]
• Climate 2 questions

  • 2020-09-22 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the actions he has taken to date to implement the recommendations of the report by the just transition commissioner. [25132/20]
  • 2020-09-22 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks his plans for the demolition of two ESB midlands stations located at Shannonbridge, County Offaly and Lanesborough, County Longford; the reason the repurposing of the plants will not take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25131/20]