What they're asking about 138 questions asked · 17 departments

• Defence 65 questions

  • 2024-10-22 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when the necessary legislative provisions to implement the working time directive will be enacted with consideration for previous announcements (details supplied). [43236/24]
  • 2024-10-22 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to confirm that the agreed time-off-in-lieu measures and overseas reunion flights, approved by him in February 2024 under the working time directive, will be introduced without further delay; specifically that all members of the 125th Infantry Battalion UNIFIL, due to deploy to Lebanon in late November 2024, will be able to avail of these flights; and that all residential career courses currently ongoing in the Defence Forces will receive the agreed time off. [43237/24]
  • 2024-10-22 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will advocate for the introduction of an occupational supplementary pension for post 2013 Defence Forces personnel, to bridge the four year gap that now exists between forced retirement at 62 yeas and access to the State pension at 66 years considering this cohort makes up well over 50% of all Defence Forces personnel of all ranks; the issue also impacts the Fire Brigade, Prison Service and Garda; 79% of post 2013 Defence Forces officers do not see a long term future in the Defence Forces due to these inferior and unviable pension arrangements. [43238/24]
  • 2024-05-16 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to outline the additional allowances payable to Defence Forces Irish contingent personnel participating in the EU battle group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22068/24]
  • 2024-05-16 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to outline Ireland's air defence capability; if he has any plans to upgrade it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22158/24]
  • 2024-05-16 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to outline the Defence Forces' anti-drone technology capability; if he has any plans to upgrade it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22159/24]
  • 2024-05-16 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how he intends to increase the strength of the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22156/24]
  • 2024-05-16 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to outline the Defence Forces' anti-submarine warfare capability; if he has any plans to upgrade it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22160/24]
  • 2024-03-21 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the proposed procurement of a multi-role vessel for the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13281/24]
  • 2024-03-21 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the combined budget for the Defence group Vote each year from 2020 to 2024; the percentage uplift each year from the previous year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13282/24]
  • 2024-03-21 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the proposed procurement of a primary radar system for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13280/24]
  • 2024-03-21 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the approximate expected delivery date of the new Airbus C295 military transport aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13279/24]
  • 2024-01-30 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence in light of commitments given on military housing by the Tánaiste last year, what the plan is for the currently unoccupied houses in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3797/24]
  • 2023-07-12 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to outline in tabular form, the number of commissioned officers promoted in the Army Reserve and Naval Reserve, by rank, from 01 January 2022 to 30 June 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34610/23]
  • 2023-06-20 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the reason no Air Corps apprentices have been inducted this year; when this induction is going to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29271/23]
  • 2023-06-20 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the date by which he expects primary radar coverage of Irish airspace to be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29272/23]
  • 2023-06-20 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline, in tabular form, the numbers of RDF recruited and discharged from both the Army Reserve and the Naval Reserve, since 1 January 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29273/23]
  • 2023-06-20 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how many of the currently unoccupied married quarters/family homes in the Defence Estate he expects to have refurbished and reoccupied by the end of 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29270/23]
  • 2023-06-20 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the reason the military medicine scheme for military medical officers has been so poorly resourced that the scheme appears to no longer be viable; if he will engage with the representative associations on improved terms and conditions for improved direct-entry medical officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29274/23]
  • 2023-02-02 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of family quarters and homes managed by his Department; the number that are currently unoccupied; if there are plans to bring them back into use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5129/23]
  • 2022-11-24 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence the current number of medical officer vacancies; the extent to which this is impacting on Defence Force operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58477/22]
  • 2022-11-24 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel inducted and discharged by rank to date in 2022. [58474/22]
  • 2022-11-24 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence when the Army nursing service review will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58476/22]
  • 2022-11-24 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence if members of the emergency aeromedical service in Athlone and those who assisted with mandatory hotel quarantine will receive the €1,000 pandemic recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58473/22]
  • 2022-11-24 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence the number of vacancies that exist in the Defence Forces by rank. [58475/22]
  • 2022-10-06 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence the contractual terms and conditions that will be used for sergeants over the age of 50 years who wish to remain in service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49048/22]
  • 2022-10-06 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence the way in which he will implement the European Union Work Time Directive in the Defence Forces; when he expects the Defence Forces to be in compliance with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49047/22]
  • 2022-10-06 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence when the pay improvements outlined in the High-Level Action Plan will be paid to military personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49049/22]
  • 2022-10-06 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence when a mechanism will be agreed with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to create the additional military appointments necessary to implement the High-Level Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49051/22]
  • 2022-10-06 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence when the Independent Chair of the Implementation Oversight Group for the High-Level Action Plan will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49050/22]
  • 2022-06-28 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the pay improvement measures recommended by the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; the expected timeline for the implementation of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33771/22]
  • 2022-06-28 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence if members of the Defence Forces are being paid at least the national minimum wage of €10.50 per hour in accordance with the National Minimum Wage Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33770/22]
  • 2022-06-28 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence when he expects the first member of the Reserve Defence Force to deploy overseas on a six-month tour of duty on a United Nations mandated peace support operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33772/22]
  • 2022-06-28 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence the number of advanced paramedics and paramedics in the Defence Forces in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022; if this decline in numbers is compromising the safety of Ireland’s troops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33773/22]
  • 2022-05-12 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence the way that he plans to increase the number of personnel in the Defence Forces by 3,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23787/22]
  • 2022-05-12 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence if there has been progress in honouring the outstanding pay adjudications from previous adjudicators of the Conciliation and Arbitration Scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23792/22]
  • 2022-05-12 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence if there has been progress on extending the service of Post-1994 Sergeants to the age of 50 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23790/22]
  • 2022-05-12 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence when the review on the Army Nursing Service will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23794/22]
  • 2022-05-12 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence when the review on mandatory retirement ages for the Defence Forces personnel will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23793/22]
  • 2022-03-09 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the promotion competition for enlisted personnel which was due to commence in 2021; when the competition is expected to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13461/22]
  • 2022-03-09 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence the number of promotions pending throughout the Defence Forces by branch and rank in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13462/22]
  • 2022-03-09 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding his Departments implementation of recommendations within the Public Service Pay Commission 2019 on recruitment and retention in the Defence Forces, particularly in relation to options to tackle barriers to extended participation in the Permanent Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13463/22]
  • 2022-01-27 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding discussions within his Department to enable sergeants who enlisted in the Permanent Defence Forces after 1 January 1994 to continue in service beyond 50-years of age; when an outcome of these discussions is likely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3899/22]
  • 2022-01-27 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the Commission on the Defence Forces report; when this report is expected to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3898/22]
  • 2022-01-27 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the daily ration rate for enlisted personnel in the Defence Forces; if it is in line with best practice within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3900/22]
  • 2022-01-27 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence the funds returned unspent to the Exchequer from his Department in 2020 and 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3897/22]
  • 2022-01-27 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces are in a position to contribute to operational measures with European Union partners in the event of Russian military aggression against Ukraine from a capability perspective given the outcomes of the most recent European Commission meeting on 16 December 21 at which the European Union expressed readiness to coordinate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3896/22]
  • 2021-11-18 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence the action he has taken to address the service limits that apply to personnel who enlisted in the Permanent Defence Force after 1 January 1994; when he proposes to provide clarity to these persons in relation to their service contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56304/21]
  • 2021-11-18 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence his plans to apply for a supplementary budget estimate in anticipation of the forthcoming report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56306/21]
  • 2021-11-18 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence the action he will take regarding the vacant position of adjudicator to the Defence Forces conciliation and arbitration scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56305/21]
  • …and 15 more questions on Defence
• Education 13 questions

  • 2024-06-11 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Education when she expects the design of a new school (details supplied) to progress to planning permission and tendering stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24723/24]
  • 2024-02-15 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Education her Department's plans for increasing capacity of secondary schools in north Kildare to enrol students from September 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7106/24]
  • 2021-04-28 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Education the number of primary school children awaiting emotional counselling and therapeutic supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21714/21]
  • 2021-04-28 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Education the number of post primary school children awaiting emotional counselling and therapeutic supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21715/21]
  • 2021-04-28 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Education the current level of service from NEPS at primary and post-primary level; her plans to increase NEPS support to schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21716/21]
  • 2021-04-28 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Education her plans to pilot workshops on well-being and resilience including trauma in order to inform approaches for school leaders in primary and post-primary schools; the way in which schools will be selected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21717/21]
  • 2021-04-28 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Education if schools with additional educational needs will be included in pilot workshops on well-being and resilience including trauma; the way in which schools will be selected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21718/21]
  • 2021-04-28 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Education if she plans to conduct a comparative study in relation to which countries perform well in the area of trauma-informed school strategies and restorative practices for students, educators and school communities and assess the way Ireland compares; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21719/21]
  • 2021-04-28 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Education if her Department will adopt initiatives used or proposed internationally due to traumatic events such as a pandemic that focus on schools and education systems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21720/21]
  • 2021-04-28 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Education the supports needed by the wider school community, that is, teachers, SNAs, caretakers and bus drivers to understand trauma-based supports and restorative practices; the way in which to implement same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21721/21]
  • 2021-04-28 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the provision of additional training of trauma-informed school strategies and restorative practices for all educators and school communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21722/21]
  • 2021-04-28 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Education if she will support and implement trauma-informed school strategies and restorative practices for all students, educators and school communities commencing in the new school year 2021-2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21723/21]
  • 2020-03-05 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the promised redevelopment of a secondary school (details supplied) in Portarlington, County Laois; the investment committed for same to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3542/20]
• Foreign 11 questions

  • 2024-06-27 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the contingency plans in place for any potential evacuation of Irish citizens from Lebanon should there be an escalation in hostilities there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27725/24]
  • 2024-06-27 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he would consider re-opening Ireland's trade and investment office in Taiwan, which was closed in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27726/24]
  • 2024-01-25 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a risk assessment has been carried out on the impact on Irish troops and diplomats in the Middle East should Ireland formally support South Africa's Gaza case before the International Court of Justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3483/24]
  • 2023-03-07 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has conducted a review of the activities of the embassy of the Russian Federation in Ireland; if he is satisfied that the current level of diplomatic presence therein is justifiable in light of the prosecution by that nation of a war on the sovereign state, Ukraine, which has been condemned by the United Nations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10895/23]
  • 2023-03-07 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in light of the war in Ukraine being perpetrated by the Russian Federation, he will take steps to expel the Ambassador of the Russian Federation, or at least reduce the number of Russian embassy staff in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10896/23]
  • 2023-03-07 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in light of their active support for the war in Ukraine, he will summon the Ambassadors of China, India and South Africa to express the State's displeasure at their stance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10897/23]
  • 2021-06-24 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the situation in Belarus and the status of persons (details supplied). [33991/21]
  • 2021-06-24 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of the current political situation within Hungary; and the way in which this will affect its relationship with the EU. [33939/21]
  • 2021-05-11 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if private security firms have been appointed to secure Irish embassies and diplomats in unstable regions abroad; if so, the cost of such arrangements; if they provide armed protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24517/21]
  • 2020-10-06 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress that has been made on securing additional direct shipping routes to the continent in order to circumvent the UK landbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28905/20]
  • 2020-10-06 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his position on the situation pertaining to the refugees in Lesbos; the number Ireland plans to accept; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28906/20]
• Justice 7 questions

  • 2023-06-29 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide the breakdown of firearm types (details supplied) seized by An Garda Síochána from 2013 to 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31833/23]
  • 2023-05-25 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Justice how he intends to improve recruitment and retention rates in An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25403/23]
  • 2021-03-24 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Justice the number of whole-time equivalent medical officer appointments in the Irish Prison Service; the number of these that are currently vacant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14846/21]
  • 2021-03-24 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Justice the number of medical officer appointments that were filled by temporary locum staff in each of the years 2016 to 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14847/21]
  • 2021-03-24 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which the Irish Prison Service increased remuneration for medical officers in 2020; the reason this was deemed necessary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14848/21]
  • 2020-12-10 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Justice the plans in place to mark the centenary of the foundation of An Garda Síochána in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41671/20]
  • 2020-03-05 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner in Portarlington, County Laois; the investment committed to the office to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3543/20]
• Health 6 questions

  • 2023-11-09 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Health to outline the direct support his Department has provided to Ukrainians living in Ukraine in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48996/23]
  • 2023-11-09 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Health to consider extending the pandemic special recognition payment to nurses and staff of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48997/23]
  • 2022-07-12 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Health the number of members of the Defence Forces who are entitled to claim the pandemic bonus payment; the number of members of the Defence Forces who have been paid to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33759/22]
  • 2020-12-03 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant psychiatrist posts that exist in the HSE; the number that are vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41068/20]
  • 2020-12-03 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Health the number of patients awaiting outpatient CAMHS appointments when compared to this time in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41069/20]
  • 2020-12-03 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Health the number of patients awaiting all other outpatient psychiatric appointments when compared to this time in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41070/20]
• Social 6 questions

  • 2022-10-13 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the implementation of the Citizens Information Board's strategic plan in respect of the use of volunteer staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50989/22]
  • 2022-10-13 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the auto-enrolment retirement savings system; the way that it will be funded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50990/22]
  • 2021-10-07 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which the pandemic unemployment payment was paid to ineligible recipients; the way she plans to recoup this funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48673/21]
  • 2021-10-07 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which the processing of applications for the carer’s and disability allowance is in line with the most expeditious practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49082/21]
  • 2021-10-07 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which the processing of appeals for the carer’s and disability allowance is in line with the most expeditious practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49083/21]
  • 2021-10-07 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which satisfactory provision has been made for public sector employees reaching mandatory retirement age prior to reaching pensionable age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49084/21]
• Finance 5 questions

  • 2024-05-22 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider exempting psychotherapists and counsellors from the 13.5% VAT rate, in order to improve access to mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23268/24]
  • 2021-12-16 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the employment wage subsidy scheme, EWSS, in response to further public health restrictions imposed to reduce the spread of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62420/21]
  • 2021-12-16 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the application of VAT on utility bills; the rate for same; if he is considering a reduction in the rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62418/21]
  • 2021-12-16 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the application of VAT on motor fuel; the rate for same; if he is considering a reduction in the rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62419/21]
  • 2021-12-16 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding supports for the hospitality sector from his Department in response to the further public health restrictions imposed on the sector to reduce the spread of Covid-19; the date the scheme will be open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62421/21]
• Agriculture 5 questions

  • 2023-07-13 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he expects details of a cow reduction scheme to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35133/23]
  • 2023-07-13 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether he expects to introduce a suckler reduction scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35134/23]
  • 2020-11-05 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the likely allocation to Ireland of the €5 billion EU Brexit Adjustment Reserve Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34353/20]
  • 2020-09-15 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the establishment of the proposed national food ombudsman; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24366/20]
  • 2020-09-15 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which €5 billion Brexit Reserve Fund will be distributed within the EU and within Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24367/20]
• Public Expenditure 4 questions

  • 2024-07-09 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform how he intends to address the inadequate occupational pension provision for serving personnel who joined the Defence Forces after 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22157/24]
  • 2024-07-04 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the number of members of the civil service and public service who have been convicted of crimes or are currently before the courts charged with criminal offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28894/24]
  • 2023-03-02 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when an improvement in the Naval Service patrol duty allowance will be implemented in accordance with the recommendations in the high-level action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10763/23]
  • 2023-03-02 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when additional long-service increments for Defence Forces personnel will be implemented in accordance with the recommendations in the high-level action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10764/23]
• Further and Higher Education 4 questions

  • 2023-06-01 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how he intends to ensure that PhD students receive a living wage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26969/23]
  • 2023-06-01 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how he intends to reduce the cost of attending third level education for the academic year 2023-2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26970/23]
  • 2022-07-07 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way he intends to address the extremely high cost of tuition fees for graduate entry medicine courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36722/22]
  • 2021-03-24 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to make the tertiary education system more accessible to young adults with intellectual additional needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14845/21]
• Environment 4 questions

  • 2023-04-27 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of offshore wind turbines he expects to be off the Irish coast by the end of 2024, 2025 and 2026, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20209/23]
  • 2022-04-07 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures he has taken to enhance Ireland's energy security for the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19071/22]
  • 2022-04-07 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures that he has taken to enhance Ireland’s cyber-security for the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19072/22]
  • 2021-10-07 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures he plans to introduce in winter 2021-22 to address fuel poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48674/21]
• Public 2 questions

  • 2023-01-19 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount that was returned unspent by the Department of Defence from 2022; if any of this money was from pay savings due to the significantly under strength Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2528/23]
  • 2021-05-25 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of persons who received a waiver under sections 52(4) of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, for the abatement of a public service pension within the past five years; the breakdown by Department and grade of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27737/21]
• Communications 2 questions

  • 2020-07-15 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the level of preparedness of Ireland to protect against cyberattack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16248/20]
  • 2020-07-15 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of staff employed by the National Cyber Security Centre in each of the years 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16249/20]
• Rural 1 question

  • 2021-12-07 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if consideration will be given to encouraging the use of digital hubs for arts purposes when they are not being used for remote working; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55100/21]
• Tourism 1 question

  • 2021-11-11 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide greater detail on the proposed universal basic income for the arts sector that was announced in budget 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55101/21]
• Transport 1 question

  • 2020-11-05 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding securing additional capacity on direct sea routes from Ireland to continental Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34354/20]
• Business 1 question

  • 2020-07-14 Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the steps he is taking to support remote working within his Department, its agencies and through the funding supports provided to business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15684/20]