What they're asking about 2,342 questions asked · 23 departments

• Health 456 questions

  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health his views on whether there should be an awareness campaign to deter vaping in public spaces, such as in bars and nightclubs; the steps that he is taking to deter persons from doing so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63790/22]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the way that those who qualify for free nappies for their children can access the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63860/22]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he has considered implementing mandatory Covid-19 tests for inward visitors from China to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1076/23]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to reports that the increase in the pension in budget 2023 is pushing some pensioners slightly over the threshold for a medical card, thereby leaving them worse off; if he will increase the threshold for medical cards proportionally with the increase in his Department’s budget to ensure that this does not happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1683/23]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to reports that the increase in the pension in budget 2023 is pushing some pensioners over the threshold for a medical card; if he will take steps to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1684/23]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the status of each operational primary care centre per county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1685/23]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he plans to expand access to paxlovid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2052/23]
  • 2022-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on access to the drug kaftrio for children with cystic fibrosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62551/22]
  • 2022-12-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health his views on whether it is appropriate that pregnant women suffering from hyperemesis should have to see a consultant before receiving their reimbursement for Cariban; his views on whether this will introduce an additional barrier to treatment for women in this position and is appropriate given that the HSE recommends Cariban as the first line treatment for hyperemesis, nausea and vomiting in pregnancy; if he will include a prescription from a GP to allow for the reimbursement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61639/22]
  • 2022-12-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to reports that Ireland is a laggard in the European Union for the numbers of diseases tested in the newborn heel-prick test; the steps that he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61938/22]
  • 2022-12-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health his views on whether the current approximate four-year process to have a disease added to the newborn heel-prick test is sustainable; the steps that are being taken to expedite this process with a view of having new diseases such as spinal muscular atrophy added to the test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61939/22]
  • 2022-12-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the recruitment of public health nurses in the south Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60614/22]
  • 2022-12-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health his plans to have Ozempic added to the drugs payment scheme for those with a medical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60613/22]
  • 2022-11-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he has considered funding the counselling psychology doctorate programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54930/22]
  • 2022-11-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to reports that new parents in Dublin 18 are still not being offered public health nurse developmental checks for their new children, despite this service being offered to new parents in other areas of Dublin; if he is taking steps to address the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55453/22]
  • 2022-11-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he will allow access to the Ozempic weight loss drug for those on the drugs payment scheme without a diagnosis of diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55558/22]
  • 2022-10-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the rising incidence of perinatal mental illness in Ireland; the steps that he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53417/22]
  • 2022-10-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that there are adequate mental health supports for those experiencing perinatal mental health illness in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53418/22]
  • 2022-10-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he will outline an updated plan to tackle the incidence of perinatal mental health illness in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53419/22]
  • 2022-10-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to Ireland's proportionate spend on medicines which is decreasing in relation to other countries; if a process is in place to monitor same; if he will take steps to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53434/22]
  • 2022-10-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the amount that has been spent treating patients abroad via the treatment abroad scheme with CART since 2019; the number of medicines for CART that were being assessed during this window; if consideration has been given to the way to increase the efficiency of this approvals process in view of this information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53435/22]
  • 2022-10-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on when publicly funded IVF services will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51384/22]
  • 2022-10-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the steps that he is taking to ensure there is sufficient GP capacity in light of the free GP care provided in Budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51385/22]
  • 2022-10-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the figures for occupancy and waiting lists for a palliative care bed at a hospital (details supplied) in 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51507/22]
  • 2022-10-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he is taking steps to pay those undertaking work placements to become a social worker for their work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50683/22]
  • 2022-10-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of radiation therapists in Ireland; the steps that he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50495/22]
  • 2022-10-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he will conduct an independent review of radiation therapy to tackle issues of recruitment and retention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50496/22]
  • 2022-10-11 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he has considered funding trainee HSE child psychologists as is done for clinical psychologists and those on counselling doctorate courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49707/22]
  • 2022-10-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he has plans to fund trainee HSE educational psychologists as is done for clinical psychologists and those on counselling doctorate courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49150/22]
  • 2022-09-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin has no 24/7 emergency service or on-call doctor for emergencies; if he will take steps to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43242/22]
  • 2022-09-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the impact of rising inflation on the nursing home industry and the resulting rising costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43283/22]
  • 2022-09-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he has engaged with an organisation (details supplied) on the current crisis caused by rising inflation and costs for the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43284/22]
  • 2022-09-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he will provide funding to nursing homes to help them combat rising inflation and costs that are putting pressure on the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43285/22]
  • 2022-09-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the new European Union Health Union proposal which allows customers to collect their prescription in any pharmacy in Europe; if Ireland will join this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43287/22]
  • 2022-07-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the steps that he is taking to ensure that there is an adequate number of home carers in Ireland to meet demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39756/22]
  • 2022-07-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the steps that he is taking to ensure that home carers can access the necessary visas to ensure that they do not have to prematurely exit the labour market thereby contributing to the shortages of home carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39757/22]
  • 2022-07-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the number of texts received from the 50808 helpline broken down over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40431/22]
  • 2022-07-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the number of follow-up calls that have arisen from the 50808 text helpline broken down over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40432/22]
  • 2022-07-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the HPV vaccine to be made available free of charge for women under 25 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40797/22]
  • 2022-07-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the steps that he is taking to ensure that there are sufficient beds and residential accommodation available for persons with disabilities that want to live outside of the family home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37485/22]
  • 2022-07-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the lack of public health nurse services in Dublin 18; the steps that he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37484/22]
  • 2022-07-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health when the HSE will make a decision on expanding access to kaftrio for children aged 6 to 11 years with cystic fibrosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37611/22]
  • 2022-07-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if the European health insurance card is still available to Irish citizens in Northern Ireland post-Brexit; if so, the way that a person can apply for a card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35634/22]
  • 2022-07-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) qualifies for the pandemic bonus payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35563/22]
  • 2022-06-23 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he will consider adding spinal muscular atrophy to the new-born heel prick test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33363/22]
  • 2022-06-23 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update in relation to an additional palliative care bed for a care centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33376/22]
  • 2022-06-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are many qualified nurses living in Ireland who received their qualifications in Australia but they are not recognised in Ireland; if he will take steps to recognise these qualifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32865/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if there is a system whereby Ukrainian refugees in Ireland that are qualified in areas such as psychology can help in the settlement of their fellow refugees through the provision of therapy in both English and Ukrainian; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30027/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the shortages of hormone replacement therapy; when the issue will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30409/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the steps that he is taking to ensure there are adequate numbers of home help carers to meet demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30411/22]
  • …and 406 more questions on Health
• Foreign 216 questions

  • 2023-01-31 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of the implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61853/22]
  • 2023-01-31 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his appearance at the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tirana. [62026/22]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the actions that have been taken by his Department to enforce European Union sanctions against Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1045/23]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the actions that have been taken by his Department to enforce European Union sanctions against Belarus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1059/23]
  • 2022-12-07 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of an application to the foreign births register (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61106/22]
  • 2022-11-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his most recent meetings with the political parties in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57649/22]
  • 2022-11-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the interaction that he has had with his British counterpart regarding the Northern Ireland Protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57650/22]
  • 2022-10-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his meeting with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48883/22]
  • 2022-10-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the recent United Nations Security Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48884/22]
  • 2022-06-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the Irish Embassy in Kyiv will reopen; when Irish diplomats will return to Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33643/22]
  • 2022-06-23 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent phone conversation with the United Kingdom Foreign Secretary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32849/22]
  • 2022-06-23 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent conversation with EU Commission Vice-President; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32850/22]
  • 2022-06-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an update on an application to the foreign births register (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31290/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his meeting with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30438/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his meeting with Sweden’s Foreign Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30440/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on Ireland’s Africa Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30441/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the United States Congressional visit to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30442/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will outline the Communicating Europe Initiative scheme; the amount of funding that has been allocated to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30443/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the recent meeting of the European Union Foreign Affairs Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30444/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of staff in his Department who have been allocated to the passport section; the number of staff allocated to the Passport Office in each of the years since 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30561/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the current waiting time for applications to the foreign births register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30562/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his reaction to recent reports highlighting levels of acute hunger and food insecurity throughout Africa and the Middle East; the status of the low level of current funding towards United Nations humanitarian appeals for these regions; his views on whether the Annual Meeting on the Grand Bargain on 30 June 2022 as an opportunity for Ireland to rally its partners to pledge real aid to this situation of utmost urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30931/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the plans that Ireland has in the context of food insecurity in Syria that may be exacerbated by the political and economic effects of the Ukrainian crisis in the event that humanitarian access to Syria from Turkey becomes blocked and its partners have to address this crisis at political and humanitarian levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30932/22]
  • 2022-05-10 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent trip to the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22926/22]
  • 2022-05-10 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent trip to Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22927/22]
  • 2022-05-10 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his work at European Union level in response to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. [18298/22]
  • 2022-05-04 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a person who was born and raised in Canada but adopted by an Irish born father must register their adoption to claim their right to Irish citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22029/22]
  • 2022-03-24 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his most recent meeting with his EU counterparts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14471/22]
  • 2022-03-24 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the response of his Department to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14472/22]
  • 2022-03-24 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will outline the schedule of upcoming meetings of the North-South Ministerial Council. [6424/22]
  • 2022-03-24 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of the implementation and impacts of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6479/22]
  • 2022-03-24 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will outline the schedule of upcoming meetings of the British-Irish Council. [6423/22]
  • 2022-03-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will expel the Russian Ambassador and all Russian diplomats from Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12179/22]
  • 2022-03-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the full list of sanctions agreed by European Union leaders against Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12180/22]
  • 2022-03-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the humanitarian supports that the Government will be donating to the people of Ukraine following the Russian invasion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12181/22]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if funds will be allocated to the United Nations Population Fund supplies as part of Ireland’s overseas development assistance budget for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11753/22]
  • 2022-01-27 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his most recent conversation with the UK Foreign Secretary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3073/22]
  • 2022-01-27 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the processing times for the foreign births register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3074/22]
  • 2022-01-27 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of the implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60514/21]
  • 2022-01-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of the Thirty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Elections) Bill 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3299/22]
  • 2022-01-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an update on a foreign birth registration application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2690/22]
  • 2022-01-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an update on processing times for applications for the foreign births register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2691/22]
  • 2022-01-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps being taken to reduce waiting times for applications for the foreign births register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2692/22]
  • 2022-01-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when applications will resume for the Working Holiday Authorisation agreement with Australia in addition to other states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1917/22]
  • 2021-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of his Department’s strategy to increase the number of persons working in European Union institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61179/21]
  • 2021-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to a new requirement for EU citizens living in Ireland to fill in an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) if they are travelling to Northern Ireland; if he has spoken to UK officials regarding this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61756/21]
  • 2021-12-07 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a full report on Irish efforts to extract Irish citizens from Afghanistan will be conducted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60101/21]
  • 2021-11-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an update on the ongoing issues regarding implementation of the EU-UK withdrawal agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56288/21]
  • 2021-11-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an update on the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56287/21]
  • 2021-11-02 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the way the additional allocation of €140 million to overseas development aid will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52828/21]
  • …and 166 more questions on Foreign
• Education 210 questions

  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if she has considered introducing a national voluntary redeployment panel for secondary teachers who wish to relocate and keep their permanent and contract of indefinite duration status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63395/22]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education her views on whether the removal of route 4 to primary teaching will further exacerbate the supply crisis in teaching; her further views on whether the current recognition pathway and the route through a college (details supplied) should be prolonged to keep more supply in the industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63396/22]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education her views on whether route 4 recognition, whereby graduates of a school (details supplied) can register with the Teaching Council, should be extended to ensure that there are sufficient primary school teachers available to work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63397/22]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the research that has been carried out by her Department into the benefits of ending the provision of homework for primary school pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1028/23]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the number of schools that provided July provision in the past five years, by county; the number of schools that propose to facilitate July provision in 2023, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1594/23]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the average class size in primary and secondary schools, per county, in each of the past five academic years, including 2022-2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1623/23]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if she has any plans for additional secondary schools in the Sandyford-Stepaside-Dublin 18 area, given the rising population and the lack of schools in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1681/23]
  • 2022-12-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the supports that are available to assist schools with their energy bills this winter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61834/22]
  • 2022-11-24 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the steps that she is taking to ensure that there are sufficient Irish-speaking schools in south Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57656/22]
  • 2022-11-24 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the steps that she is taking to promote the learning of foreign languages among Irish students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57655/22]
  • 2022-11-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a school (details supplied) is reducing its class numbers for junior infants for 2023, causing many families to miss out on spaces for their child; if she will engage with the school on its application for temporary accommodation which would allow for a third junior infants class and would accommodate parents currently going without a school place for the upcoming academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57193/22]
  • 2022-11-16 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education her views on whether the Irish curriculum and Junior and Leaving Certificate level is fit for purpose; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56858/22]
  • 2022-11-16 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education her views on whether there should be a full Irish oral examination for Junior Certificate students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56859/22]
  • 2022-11-16 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if the Irish curriculum will be updated to allow students to have a better level of Irish speech when leaving school including oral and written levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56860/22]
  • 2022-10-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education her views on whether Covid-19 signage in schools should be removed as there are no Covid-19 safety measures in place in Ireland at this time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50749/22]
  • 2022-10-11 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the leaving certificate reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49684/22]
  • 2022-10-11 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the provision of a permanent site for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49685/22]
  • 2022-10-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if she will address payroll issues in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48799/22]
  • 2022-09-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the status of the decision to award patronage to the new second level school planned for Cherrywood; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45810/22]
  • 2022-09-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the status of an application for planning permission for temporary accommodation for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44510/22]
  • 2022-09-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that children whose parents are serving in Irish peacekeeping missions overseas are often losing their school places when they travel to be with their parents and schools are not allowed to hold the place for when the child returns; if she will take steps to address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42369/22]
  • 2022-09-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to secondary school teachers returning from the Middle East having taught in private schools being unable to claim their experience on the incremental scheme; if she will take action to address this in order to allow this experience to be registered given that primary school teachers can do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43204/22]
  • 2022-07-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the number of primary and post-primary schools per county; the numbers of pupils, teachers, SNAs, special education places and annual State funding by school in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40386/22]
  • 2022-07-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education her plans to alleviate the cost of private school bus fees in view of her Department’s recent announcement that school bus fees will be waived for the academic year 2022/2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37776/22]
  • 2022-07-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if her Department is putting in place a reimbursement process for parents who have already paid their children’s school bus fee for the academic year 2022/2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37783/22]
  • 2022-06-30 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the status of the provision of a permanent site for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33650/22]
  • 2022-06-30 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the status of the provision of SNA supports for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33651/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the planned location of a school (details supplied); if she recognises the stress and concerns that this is causing among parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29929/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the rationale behind the decision to move the location of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29930/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education when a school (details supplied) will move to its permanent site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30018/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education when her Department expects to apply for planning permission for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30019/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education when she expects work to begin on a permanent site for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30020/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the status of special educational needs provision for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30204/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the status of the provision of a permanent site for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30422/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the status of the provision of a permanent site for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30423/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the results date for the leaving certificate examination in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30424/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the number of Ukrainian refugees who have enrolled in primary school across Ireland, per county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30425/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the number of Ukrainian refugees who have enrolled in secondary schools across Ireland, by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30426/22]
  • 2022-05-31 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if she will outline the use of assistive technology in the Drumcondra primary tests scoring system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27860/22]
  • 2022-05-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a school (details supplied) is not participating in the Summer Education Programme for Children with Additional Needs given that it is not safe to do so; if she has engaged with the school to provide solutions to these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24991/22]
  • 2022-05-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the status of the provision of special needs assistants for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23813/22]
  • 2022-05-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the status of the provision of a permanent site for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23812/22]
  • 2022-04-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if she has been in contact with the State Exams Commission regarding the delays to Irish oral leaving certificate examinations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20822/22]
  • 2022-04-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education her views on whether delays to the leaving certificate Irish oral examinations are warranted; if they will be carried out as soon as possible to ease stress on students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20823/22]
  • 2022-04-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a school (details supplied) has not received a new special needs assistant since September 2020 despite a rise in students requiring same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20827/22]
  • 2022-04-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the steps she is taking to ensure that a school (details supplied) has adequate resources to facilitate its student body; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20828/22]
  • 2022-04-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the work she is undertaking to ensure that children with additional needs who attend a school (details supplied) have adequate supports for the coming school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18282/22]
  • 2022-03-31 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is no Irish language secondary school available for persons in the Dublin Rathdown area for parents that would like their children to continue their education through Irish; if she will take steps to address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17198/22]
  • 2022-03-31 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if she plans to open more Irish language secondary schools in the greater Dublin area in order to provide more options for parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17199/22]
  • 2022-03-31 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to schools being built, including a school in Cherrywood (details supplied), with gas boilers; if a more environmentally friendly option can be found; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17205/22]
  • …and 160 more questions on Education
• Transport 194 questions

  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that taxi drivers transferring from older taxis to newer electric vehicle taxis are facing unnecessary delays in making appointments for the suitability test; if he will take steps to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63628/22]
  • 2022-11-10 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on progress in allowing electric vehicle charging points to be installed in apartment complexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55192/22]
  • 2022-11-09 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the steps that he is taking to ensure that the broader south Dublin area has sufficient access to public transport in light of increased building and population growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55849/22]
  • 2022-11-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered allowing the transferring of taxi licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54921/22]
  • 2022-11-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with Dublin Airport regarding the availability of cycling equipment and infrastructure in the airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54933/22]
  • 2022-10-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with Go-Ahead Ireland regarding its consistently late buses and buses not turning up, especially on the 17 route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50787/22]
  • 2022-10-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the 114 bus route operated by a company (details supplied) is often very late or does not show up leading to jobs being put at risk due to the lateness of commuters; if he will engage with Dublin Bus in relation to the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50814/22]
  • 2022-10-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the 17, 116 and 175 Dublin Bus routes not operating at full capacity, and as such are unable to deal with the numbers of passengers (details supplied); if he will engage with Dublin Bus on this; the further steps that he will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50550/22]
  • 2022-10-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the 75 and 75A bus routes causing significant issues in the Stillorgan area (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to this delay causing people’s employment to be put in jeopardy; if he is taking steps to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50711/22]
  • 2022-10-11 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered allowing taxi drivers to transfer their taxi licence to another driver who is licensed but who does not hold a taxi licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49576/22]
  • 2022-09-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the actions taken by his Department to increase the number of taxis in the Dublin region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46253/22]
  • 2022-09-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the measures being considered by his Department to further cut the cost of public transport in Budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46254/22]
  • 2022-09-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to requiring all local authorities to create statutory working groups inclusive of local representatives to develop localised road safety plans that would inform decisions in relation to infrastructural improvement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46375/22]
  • 2022-09-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider offering a subsidy towards an e-bike for those who trade in their car in favour of the bike as has been introduced in France; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43226/22]
  • 2022-07-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons residing in an apartment complex (details supplied) are unable to access electric vehicle charging points in their homes; the steps that he is taking to facilitate the installation of charging points in apartment complexes in cases in which management companies are unwilling to engage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39664/22]
  • 2022-07-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the steps that he will take to urgently increase the number of active taxi driver licences in Dublin given that drivers entitled to drive in Dublin have decreased by 5.5% since 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36333/22]
  • 2022-07-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he will urgently consider extending the running times of the Luas to ensure that those in the city late into the night can avail of public transport given the lack of taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36334/22]
  • 2022-07-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he will urgently consider extending the running times of all Dublin Bus routes to ensure that those in the city late into the night can avail of public transport given the lack of taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36335/22]
  • 2022-07-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he will urgently consider extending the running times of the DART to ensure that those in the city late into the night can avail of public transport given the lack of taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36336/22]
  • 2022-06-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he has met with companies (details supplied) to discuss the taxi shortages in Dublin; if not, if he will seek such meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33702/22]
  • 2022-06-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether increased transferability of taxi licences is needed to address the current taxi shortage; if he has considered this as a solution to the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33891/22]
  • 2022-06-23 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he believes that age limits on taxi licences should be extended to keep more drivers in the industry; if he intends to extend these age limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33489/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the steps that he is taking to address the backlog of NCT tests and the long wait time for appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30511/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the steps that he is taking to increase the numbers of taxis in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30510/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the possibility that taxi drivers will be refused applications for Dublin Airport taxi permits if their vehicles are not wheelchair-accessible; if exceptions can be made for vehicles which are not adaptable in this manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29001/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the steps that can be taken to ensure that a car can receive an NCT in advance of its current expiration (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30151/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the steps that are being taken to ensure that there are sufficient NCT appointments to cope with demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30152/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the current waiting list for driving tests in each centre across Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30431/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the current waiting list for the driver theory test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30432/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the current waiting list for motorbike practical tests in each centre across Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30433/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the steps that he is taking to reduce the waiting list for driver tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30434/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the steps that he is taking to reduce the waiting list for driver theory tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30435/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the steps that he is taking to reduce the waiting list for motorbike practical tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30436/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to ensure that all apartment and homeowners can install electric vehicle charging points in their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27631/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Dublin Airport has significantly increased the prices of their car park offerings for the summer period; his views that this is suitable given the lack of parking options at the airport; if he has engaged with Dublin Airport on this; the steps he will take to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30776/22]
  • 2022-06-02 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the incentives that he is considering to increase the amount of taxis in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28662/22]
  • 2022-05-31 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to expand the capacity of the Luas green line given the number of housing developments along the route which will significantly add to the line’s use and capacity in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28053/22]
  • 2022-05-31 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if there are any plans to expand the regularity and capacity of bus routes in the Dublin 18 area given the number of housing developments along the route which will significantly add to the service’s use and capacity in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28054/22]
  • 2022-05-04 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport when the scheme will be launched for electric vehicle chargers for those who live in apartment blocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21760/22]
  • 2022-04-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the status of the provision of electric vehicle charging points in the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21067/22]
  • 2022-04-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the steps that he is taking to make public transport more affordable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21068/22]
  • 2022-04-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to price increases for electric car owners to avail of ESB charging points; if he has liaised with ESB on this; his views on whether this will dissuade persons from making the switch to electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19947/22]
  • 2022-04-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport when will the youth travel card come into effect for those that operate commercial buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19948/22]
  • 2022-04-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the provision of electric vehicle charging points in the Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20820/22]
  • 2022-04-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the number of electric vehicle charging points that are to be supplied in each county over the next year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20821/22]
  • 2022-04-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to bus providers limiting their transport routes from the greater Dublin area to Dublin airport and the impact this is having on those who want to avail of a public transport option to the airport as opposed to driving; if he has taken steps to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20826/22]
  • 2022-03-30 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he will facilitate the early renewal of driver licenses that have been extended due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16825/22]
  • 2022-03-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that future cycle lanes are segregated and protected from cars where possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16579/22]
  • 2022-03-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to so-called ghost flights being flown from Dublin Airport; if he is concerned at the climate impact of these flights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14555/22]
  • 2022-03-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he will undertake upgrades to Irish ports to ensure they are equipped to deal with the increase of activity due to Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11829/22]
  • …and 144 more questions on Transport
• Justice 179 questions

  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if a Filipino citizen who is married to an Irish citizen but is residing in the Philippines can apply for Irish citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63705/22]
  • 2022-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the number of public order incidents recorded in each county in each of the years 2015 to 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62509/22]
  • 2022-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí in each county in each of the years 2015 to 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62510/22]
  • 2022-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the number of newly attested gardaí in each county in each of the years 2015 to 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62511/22]
  • 2022-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí who retired from the force per county in each of the years 2015 to 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62512/22]
  • 2022-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí who have been assaulted on duty per county in each of the years 2015 to 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62513/22]
  • 2022-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí who have exited the force due to injury per county in each of the years 2015 to 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62514/22]
  • 2022-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the number of anti-social behaviour orders, ASBOs, handed down per county and by age group in each of the years 2015 to 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62515/22]
  • 2022-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the amount seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau per county in each of the years 2015 to 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62516/22]
  • 2022-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice to outline plans to promote high-visibility policing over the Christmas period in Dublin and across Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62517/22]
  • 2022-12-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if she will report on the progress of the Community Safety Innovation Fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60605/22]
  • 2022-11-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if Irish citizens with family members in Russia are still able to bring family members from Russia to Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59360/22]
  • 2022-10-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update on the status of Operation Citizen and high-visibility policing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51375/22]
  • 2022-10-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if Operation Tombola will run prior to Halloween 2022; the way in which her Department plans to tackle anti-social behaviour in the run-up to Halloween; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51371/22]
  • 2022-07-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí in Ireland broken down per county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35719/22]
  • 2022-07-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the number of applications to the community safety innovation fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35718/22]
  • 2022-07-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the current number of citizenship applications being processed for minors broken down by the length of processing time for the following bands, those aged up to one year, between one and two years, between two and three years and those aged three years or more in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35699/22]
  • 2022-07-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the status of the funding of the community safety innovation fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31018/22]
  • 2022-06-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the fact that non-European Union citizens must apply online for Irish Residence Permit cards and the process takes nine to ten weeks whereas pre-Covid this could be carried out in the Garda National Immigration Bureau Office in a matter of hours; if she will take steps to allow for in-person applications to resume; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32917/22]
  • 2022-06-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if she will establish a helpline through which non-EU citizens can receive updates on their Irish Residence Permit card applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32985/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons who have been awarded Irish citizenship and their country of origin from 2015 to 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30662/22]
  • 2022-06-02 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the breakdown of legal aid payments for 2019, 2020 and 2021 by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28668/22]
  • 2022-06-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the situation in which the expiration of short-term visas in May 2022 will lead to a shortage of homecare workers; if she will address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28361/22]
  • 2022-05-31 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the average processing time for citizenship applications for minors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28052/22]
  • 2022-05-24 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider introducing mandatory minimum sentences for those persons who assault frontline workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25984/22]
  • 2022-05-24 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice her plans for the reform of licensing laws; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25985/22]
  • 2022-05-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if he will provide an update on a pathway to citizenship for those born in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24198/22]
  • 2022-05-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the current number of citizenship applications being processed for minors with a naturalised parent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24199/22]
  • 2022-05-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the average waiting time for citizenship applications for a minor with at least one naturalised parent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24200/22]
  • 2022-05-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the number of decisions made per year over the past five years for citizenship applications for a minor with at least one naturalised parent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24201/22]
  • 2022-05-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the fact that students on stamp 2 visas who are due to enter third-level education in September must leave the country for the summer sacrificing their accommodation and jobs; if she will consider extending stamp 2 visa permissions until 31 September; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24785/22]
  • 2022-04-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if she has engaged with publicans regarding their concerns over the upcoming reform of licensing laws; if she has heard and addressed their concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20824/22]
  • 2022-03-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the steps she is taking to address assaults on frontline workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16245/22]
  • 2022-03-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the steps she is taking to ensure that Ukrainian refugees are able to enter Ireland and regularise their position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16246/22]
  • 2022-03-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the status of the community safety and innovation fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11509/22]
  • 2022-03-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the steps that are being taken to ensure that Ukrainian refugees are given equal rights and access to services in Ireland upon their arrival; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14470/22]
  • 2022-03-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update on the actions contained in the Hamilton Review Group Report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12987/22]
  • 2022-03-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if Covid-19 related immigration permissions will be treated as reckonable residency for the purposes of long-term residency applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12988/22]
  • 2022-03-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the number of Ukrainian citizens who are resident in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12186/22]
  • 2022-02-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice when body-worn cameras will be introduced for An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7770/22]
  • 2022-02-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the steps she is taking to address the rise in assaults against front-line workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7769/22]
  • 2022-02-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the practice of listing houses as available for bidding that are sale agreed; if she will take steps to limit same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7478/22]
  • 2022-02-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the number of citizenship applications that have been finalised and determined on a monthly basis for the period January 2021 to January 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7887/22]
  • 2022-01-27 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if, in her work to tackle gender-based violence, she will consider allocating additional resources and budget allocations to investigate unsolved murders of women in Ireland from previous years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4024/22]
  • 2022-01-27 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the amount of cash seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau in each of the years 2015 to 2021. [4220/22]
  • 2022-01-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the amount of cash seized by An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2015 to 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3004/22]
  • 2022-01-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the value of drugs seized by An Garda Síochána and the Criminal Assets Bureau in each of the years 2015 to 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3005/22]
  • 2022-01-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the value of goods seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau and An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2015 to 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3006/22]
  • 2022-01-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the steps that her Department is taking to address violence against women; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3160/22]
  • 2022-01-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider increasing funding towards organisations dedicated to tackling violence against women; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3161/22]
  • …and 129 more questions on Justice
• Finance 168 questions

  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications that have been made to the trade and business energy support scheme, TBESS, to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63204/22]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if performing mortgages sold by a bank (details supplied) after the economic crash should retain their original terms and conditions, including interest rates, and be afforded the same protections afforded to mortgage customers from traditional banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63627/22]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether an individual renting a property from their parent should be able to receive the renter tax credit if they pay market rent rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1592/23]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the budget 2023 decision regarding benefit-in-kind for company cars should be addressed for staff for whom the company car is a necessary part of the job and not a perk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2192/23]
  • 2022-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether spousal maintenance should be tax deductible as is child maintenance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62577/22]
  • 2022-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether both single parents should be able to avail of the single parent tax credit in a situation in which one parent has primary custody but the other is paying maintenance costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62578/22]
  • 2022-12-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether there is a need for tax bands to be linked to inflation given the current rates of inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61765/22]
  • 2022-11-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether Ireland should have an individual savings allowance system, including the stocks and shares individual savings allowance as is the case in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57937/22]
  • 2022-11-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether it is appropriate that the capital gains tax allowance and capital gains tax in Ireland is vastly lower than that in Northern Ireland; if he will take steps to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57938/22]
  • 2022-11-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the exit charges on investments are still necessary on investments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57939/22]
  • 2022-11-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if landlords who are exempt from registering with the RTB due to falling under the Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Acts of 1982 and 1983 will be able to avail of the tax incentive for retrofitting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57100/22]
  • 2022-11-10 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on tax receipts and revenues to end-October 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55874/22]
  • 2022-11-10 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered providing a differentiation in benefit-in-kind rules for company cars for someone who receives a car as a work benefit versus someone who uses the car as a part of their job; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55873/22]
  • 2022-11-10 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the details of the temporary business energy support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52965/22]
  • 2022-11-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance his views that non-EU property investors are having an adverse impact on Ireland's property market; his plans to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54628/22]
  • 2022-11-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the benefit-in-kind for electric vehicles category A should be for cars with zero emissions, category B should be 1-59g/km and so on, in order to encourage more electric vehicles on the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55445/22]
  • 2022-10-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the benefit-in-kind tax on company car increase is hindering those for whom travelling across the country for work is a crucial part of their employment; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that for those travelling long distances each day electric vehicles are not always an option; if he will take steps to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50704/22]
  • 2022-10-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reducing the VAT rate on medication for domestic animals to 13.5% to match the rate for farm animals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49367/22]
  • 2022-09-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General has full confidence in all financial transactions involved in healthcare received via the Cross-Border Healthcare Directive and the Northern Ireland Planned Healthcare Scheme; if the office conducts or plans to conduct an audit of the schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47716/22]
  • 2022-09-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance his views on the latest recommendations from the Commission on Taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46250/22]
  • 2022-09-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if he will report back from the informal Economic and Financial Affairs Council configuration in Prague; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46249/22]
  • 2022-09-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered implementing financial incentives for the purchasing of e-cargo bikes as is common in many European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42206/22]
  • 2022-09-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance the steps that he is taking to address the fact that Irish mortgage rates remain the second highest in the eurozone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43268/22]
  • 2022-07-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if the tax liability of two persons who share the stake in a home but one is no longer willing or not in a position of mental capacity to pay their share of the property tax can be adjusted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39833/22]
  • 2022-06-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance the estimated amount it would cost to increase the tax band of the incapacitated tax credit by €200; the full-year cost of the current tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34139/22]
  • 2022-06-23 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance his views that the gap between the exit tax of 41% and the capital gains tax of 33% with an inclusion of a €1,250 exemption is to be maintained; his further views that the 41% rate of exit tax should be lowered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33292/22]
  • 2022-06-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if he has any plans to view separated and divorced persons as first-time buyers for the help to buy scheme even if they have previously owned a home as is the case for the local authority schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32883/22]
  • 2022-06-16 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance the measures that he believes are contributing to the decrease in consumer spending to date in 2022; the steps that he will take to address this and the rising cost-of-living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31067/22]
  • 2022-06-16 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance the steps that he is taking to increase the diversity of the workforce in the financial services sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31068/22]
  • 2022-06-16 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the tax revenues to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31019/22]
  • 2022-06-16 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance when he expects that Ireland will reach full employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25203/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider making tips received in hospitality tax-free in advance of Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30427/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on his recent meeting with United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30428/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance the steps that he is taking to reduce the costs of insurance to childcare facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30429/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance the steps that he is taking to reduce the costs of car insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30430/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the OECD proposals relating to corporation tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30563/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance the status of his work as president of the Eurogroup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30564/22]
  • 2022-06-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider implementing a windfall tax on energy firms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28302/22]
  • 2022-04-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the tax receipts for the first quarter of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21166/22]
  • 2022-04-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the recent meeting of the Eurogroup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21167/22]
  • 2022-04-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if he will remove the VAT on automated external defibrillators, replacement pads and batteries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21637/22]
  • 2022-04-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reducing the VAT to 9% on home heating oil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20612/22]
  • 2022-04-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a bank (details supplied) has decided to cancel its loans for graduate entry medicine students; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that this was the only source of funding for many students; if he has engaged with the bank on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20613/22]
  • 2022-03-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance the average waiting times for the Revenue Commissioners' jobs and pensions phone helpline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14420/22]
  • 2022-03-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance his plans for the Revenue Commissioners' public offices to reopen following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14421/22]
  • 2022-03-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the operating hours of the Revenue Commissioners' jobs and pensions phone helplines beyond the current 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. hours to deal with the high volume of calls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14422/22]
  • 2022-03-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance the total number of queries dealt with by the Revenue Commissioners in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; if these calls are from businesses or individuals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14423/22]
  • 2022-03-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance the average response time to queries submitted to the ROS online MyEnquiries service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14424/22]
  • 2022-03-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance the number of queries submitted to the ROS MyEnquiries service in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14425/22]
  • 2022-03-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance when the current virtual video appointment was established by the Revenue Commissioners; the average wait time for a virtual video appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14426/22]
  • …and 118 more questions on Finance
• Children 124 questions

  • 2022-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the level of core funding provided to childcare providers in each county in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62500/22]
  • 2022-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the level of funding provided to childcare providers under the ECCE scheme from 2015-2022 broken down per county; the number of childcare providers that received funding per year per county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62501/22]
  • 2022-11-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has engaged or will engage with childcare providers in Dublin on their concerns about the core funding model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56369/22]
  • 2022-11-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when parents who use childminders will be able to benefit from the reduction in childcare fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56370/22]
  • 2022-10-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the engagement he has had with childcare providers in Dublin regarding core funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49692/22]
  • 2022-10-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when parents who avail of childcare through a childminder can expect to avail of the reduction in childcare fees announced in Budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49691/22]
  • 2022-10-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when he expects childminders to be added to the national childcare scheme and therefore those who avail of their services can benefit from the reduction in fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48712/22]
  • 2022-10-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will introduce alternative ways for those parents who utilise a childminder to avail of the reduction in childcare fees announced in Budget 2023 while parents wait for childminders to be added to the national childcare scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48713/22]
  • 2022-09-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider backdating the universal childcare subsidy to when the child started creche; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47478/22]
  • 2022-07-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a Ukrainian refugee (details supplied) will be provided with alternative accommodation to allow them to take up employment in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40134/22]
  • 2022-06-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to an initiative (details supplied) which aims to reduce the levels of child abuse by 70% by 2030 in the UK; his views on whether a similar goal could be established in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34077/22]
  • 2022-06-23 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline the roll-out of the baby bundle scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33365/22]
  • 2022-06-23 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the national roll-out of the baby bundle will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33366/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide a breakdown of all refugees that have been granted asylum in Ireland including their country of origin from 2016 to 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30661/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a system is in place whereby Ukrainian refugees currently in accommodation in one part of the country can be rehomed in another part following a successful job offer to facilitate their employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30028/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps that he is taking to ensure that all persons within the direct provision system are treated with dignity and respect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30150/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the roll-out of the baby box programme as per the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30414/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps that he is taking to ensure that childcare is affordable and accessible for all parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30415/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps that he is taking to minimise staff turnover in the childcare industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30416/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps that he is taking to ensure pay and conditions for staff in the childcare industry are sufficient to incentivise people into the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30417/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if consideration has been given to increasing the foster care allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30553/22]
  • 2022-06-02 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has engaged with childcare providers to discuss their concerns regarding the core funding model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27629/22]
  • 2022-06-02 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he will take to provide accommodation for the Ukrainian refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27630/22]
  • 2022-06-02 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports that are in place to support those who take in Ukrainian refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22139/22]
  • 2022-04-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has been in contact with small childcare providers to discuss concerns with the new core funding model for childcare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18510/22]
  • 2022-04-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on whether childcare providers with staff with additional qualifications should receive additional funding to provide staff with increased wages on the basis of these increased qualifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18511/22]
  • 2022-04-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has engaged with childcare providers over concerns regarding the ability to pay sick and holiday pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18512/22]
  • 2022-03-24 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he is taking to ensure that Ukrainian refugees can avail of childcare in an affordable and timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14469/22]
  • 2022-03-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the preparatory measures that have been taken to house refugees fleeing Ukraine following the Russian invasion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12184/22]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason for the delay in implementing the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 until June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11349/22]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has plans to implement the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 prior to its expected implementation time of June 2022 given the long delays in its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11350/22]
  • 2022-02-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the next round of core funding for childcare providers and contracts will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9315/22]
  • 2022-02-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a Montessori school (details supplied) will receive a funding model and contract for the upcoming year for its ECCE payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7884/22]
  • 2022-02-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider increasing funding for Montessori schools under the ECCE scheme given that an increase has not been provided since 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7885/22]
  • 2022-02-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many Montessori schools are considering going private given that the funding they receive from the State is not sufficient; the steps he is taking to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7886/22]
  • 2022-02-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status the roll-out of the baby box programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6022/22]
  • 2022-02-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the engagement that he has had with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to ensure the outcomes of the Joint Labour Committee process on the early years sector will be in a position to be supported by the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5138/22]
  • 2022-02-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of persons from Afghanistan that have been granted visa waivers to enter the Irish refugee protection programme given the present crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5137/22]
  • 2022-01-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the roll-out of the baby box scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3002/22]
  • 2021-12-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if an update will be provided on the take-up of paternity leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57824/21]
  • 2021-10-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the pod system will be removed from childcare providers given that this is causing many providers to curtail their opening hours due to being unable to mix the pods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51196/21]
  • 2021-10-07 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he is taking to ensure that childcare is affordable and accessible to all families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47979/21]
  • 2021-10-07 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he is taking to improve retention of staff in the early years sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47978/21]
  • 2021-10-07 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on whether Ireland is fully honouring its commitments under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities regarding those with Down syndrome and their access to inclusive education and equality before the law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48828/21]
  • 2021-10-07 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will engage with employers to encourage them to top-up employee parent’s leave rates to encourage its take-up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47976/21]
  • 2021-10-07 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he is taking to encourage the take-up of paternity leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47977/21]
  • 2021-10-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he is taking to ensure that early years and childcare workers are receiving adequate benefits, such as sick leave, sick pay and maternity leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47782/21]
  • 2021-09-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he is taking to address the rise in closures of small and average sized childcare services since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44662/21]
  • 2021-09-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on the UNICEF recommendation for 1% of GDP to be invested in childcare; if it is his plan for Ireland to reach this benchmark; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44664/21]
  • 2021-09-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Ireland is one of the lowest spenders on childcare in the EU; the steps he is taking to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44665/21]
  • …and 74 more questions on Children
• Taoiseach 109 questions

  • 2022-12-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the French President, Emanuel Macron. [60898/22]
  • 2022-11-30 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the recent US congressional delegation. [57757/22]
  • 2022-11-23 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the UK Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations, Michael Gove. [57759/22]
  • 2022-11-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the EU50: Ireland and the Single Market conference. [56297/22]
  • 2022-11-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent conversation with the British Prime Minister. [56296/22]
  • 2022-11-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the COP27 summit. [56295/22]
  • 2022-11-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with European Commissioner Vìra Jourová. [52964/22]
  • 2022-10-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting of the EU Council in Prague. [51381/22]
  • 2022-10-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the Prime Minister of Ukraine in Prague. [51382/22]
  • 2022-10-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting of the European Political Community in Prague. [51383/22]
  • 2022-10-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager. [49694/22]
  • 2022-10-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Brexit will next meet. [49696/22]
  • 2022-10-11 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Brexit will meet next; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48331/22]
  • 2022-10-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach the funding that has been allocated to the shared island unit of his Department in budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48332/22]
  • 2022-10-04 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his conversation with the new British Prime Minister. [44783/22]
  • 2022-10-04 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the European Union Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight, Mr. Maroš Šefčovič. [44784/22]
  • 2022-09-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the second summit of the Crimea Platform. [44785/22]
  • 2022-07-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the American congressional delegation. [27627/22]
  • 2022-07-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the Dutch Prime Minister. [27626/22]
  • 2022-07-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit and address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. [32441/22]
  • 2022-07-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the UK Labour Party leader. [32443/22]
  • 2022-07-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent phone conversation with the President of the European Union Council. [33645/22]
  • 2022-07-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent phone conversation with the President of the European Union Commission. [33646/22]
  • 2022-07-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the latest dialogue of the Shared Island unit. [35732/22]
  • 2022-07-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet sub-committee on Brexit will meet next. [35733/22]
  • 2022-07-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet sub-committee on Northern Ireland will meet next. [35734/22]
  • 2022-07-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his trip to the World Economic Forum. [27628/22]
  • 2022-06-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the most recent European Council meeting. [30514/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine. [30513/22]
  • 2022-06-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent conversation with the British Prime Minister. [24532/22]
  • 2022-05-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the leaders of the parties in Northern Ireland following the Stormont elections. [22930/22]
  • 2022-05-11 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the timeline for citizens’ assemblies as included in the programme for Government. [22026/22]
  • 2022-05-11 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the French President since their re-election. [22024/22]
  • 2022-05-04 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the British Prime Minister. [22025/22]
  • 2022-04-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the shared island unit of his Department. [18297/22]
  • 2022-04-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the National Economic and Social Council comprehensive report on Shared Island: Shared Opportunity. [21062/22]
  • 2022-04-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach what measures have been agreed at European Council level in response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. [14475/22]
  • 2022-03-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the most recent European Council meeting. [12776/22]
  • 2022-03-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent conversation with the Prime Minister of Ukraine. [12777/22]
  • 2022-03-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the Shared Island Dialogue on Sport. [12778/22]
  • 2022-03-09 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Brexit and Northern Ireland will next meet. [11439/22]
  • 2022-03-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the German Chancellor. [11438/22]
  • 2022-03-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the most recent European Council meeting. [12183/22]
  • 2022-02-23 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Europe will meet next. [9451/22]
  • 2022-02-23 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach when the shared island unit will hold its next dialogue. [7767/22]
  • 2022-02-16 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent meeting with the British Prime Minister. [6422/22]
  • 2022-02-16 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach when he will next meet the British Prime Minister. [7768/22]
  • 2022-02-02 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Brexit and Northern Ireland will meet next. [3070/22]
  • 2022-02-02 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Brexit and Northern Ireland will next meet. [4687/22]
  • 2022-01-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the first year of the shared island initiative. [61417/21]
  • …and 59 more questions on Taoiseach
• Enterprise 103 questions

  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the breakdown of Enterprise Ireland-supported jobs over the past five years, per county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1692/23]
  • 2022-12-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way that employees benefit from the Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Act 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61852/22]
  • 2022-11-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if it is permissible for workers who are subject to work visas and permits, to be centrally contracted by recruitment agencies, and then subcontracted out to the sector to which their visas and permits cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54274/22]
  • 2022-10-27 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on post-Brexit trading patterns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53738/22]
  • 2022-10-27 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the efforts to make it easier for employers to access work permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52966/22]
  • 2022-09-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the recent employment figures for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44786/22]
  • 2022-09-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the recent acceptance of proposals for Employment Regulation Orders for the early years services sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44787/22]
  • 2022-07-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to issues with the level of home carers in Ireland; his views on whether that extending work permits to this industry would help alleviate this shortage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39755/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will ensure that businesses that infer that they are based in Ireland with a .ie web domain do not leave customers with customs and VAT charges post Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29026/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports that are available for retail businesses that require financial support and assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30110/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will outline Ireland’s major trade destinations from 2015 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30418/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will outline the impact that the Northern Ireland Protocol has had on Ireland’s trade destinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30419/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps that he is taking to ensure that work permits are accessible in order to combat staff shortages in the homecare sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30420/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide a report on the trade missions that he has embarked on to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30421/22]
  • 2022-05-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the main location for Irish trading destinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25202/22]
  • 2022-04-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has considered ways to make consumers aware of the prices of petrol in a centralised database prior to purchasing to help combat the rising costs of fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20033/22]
  • 2022-04-07 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the impact that Brexit has had on Ireland’s trading destinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18729/22]
  • 2022-04-07 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the work he is undertaking to promote new and existing trading links; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18730/22]
  • 2022-02-10 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the current schedule for trade missions for 2022; the core objectives of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6480/22]
  • 2022-01-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider adding physiotherapy and occupational therapy to the critical skills occupation list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2288/22]
  • 2022-01-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will address the delays in processing applications for general employment permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2289/22]
  • 2021-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that as a result of Brexit persons living in Northern Ireland cannot be a director of a company in Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to the impact this is having on small companies; if he is taking steps to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61980/21]
  • 2021-12-09 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps his Department is taking to mitigate the impact of Brexit on businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60515/21]
  • 2021-12-09 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the changes made to the minimum wage in Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54311/21]
  • 2021-10-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of non-EEA doctors that are offered critical skills work permits from 2015 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50472/21]
  • 2021-10-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider a programme to encourage non-EEA doctors and their families to work and stay in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50473/21]
  • 2021-10-07 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the impact of his decision to exclude home carers from the critical skills exemption list to the non-EEA employment permit system on recruitment in the sector; the steps he will take to remedy same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48810/21]
  • 2021-10-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permit applications in each of the years 2015 to 2020 and to date in 2021, by sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48125/21]
  • 2021-09-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to delays in processing both normal and trusted partner work permit applications; his plans to address and remove these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44584/21]
  • 2021-09-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether delays in processing work permit applications are impacting on Ireland's attractiveness to foreign direct investors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44585/21]
  • 2021-09-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the recent trade mission to the UK, France and Germany; the number of Irish companies that have expanded into these markets during the Covid-19 pandemic period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43727/21]
  • 2021-09-09 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to issues in recruitment within the homecare sector which is believed to have been worsened by the decision to not allow providers to recruit staff from outside the EEA; if he has taken steps to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41967/21]
  • 2021-09-09 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has a draft timetable for full preparations up to and including the necessary referendum on the European Unified Patent Court system which Ireland signed up to and is now expected to be operational in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42435/21]
  • 2021-09-09 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the preparations to host an Irish local division of the Unified Patent Court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42436/21]
  • 2021-09-09 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there are plans in place to develop a strategy to market the Irish local division of the Unified Patent Court internationally to ensure it is successful and delivers on its full economic potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42437/21]
  • 2021-09-09 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is considering making a bid to host the central division of the Unified Patent Court system given that the UK’s withdrawal from the agreement means that the central division court destined for London will have to find a new home (details supplied); if there have been discussions with the enterprise agencies on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42438/21]
  • 2021-07-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has considered engaging with an organisation (details supplied) regarding the royalties received by musicians when their songs are streamed online or played on the radio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37017/21]
  • 2021-07-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there is a maximum timeframe for responses on hearings in the Workplace Relations Commission; if there are currently delays in receiving outcomes; the steps being taken to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37062/21]
  • 2021-06-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if restrictions on time limits for dining will be altered as the Covid-19 vaccination process moves forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30916/21]
  • 2021-06-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on his recent meeting of EU trade ministers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29421/21]
  • 2021-06-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the impact of the EU-UK Trade Cooperation Agreement to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29420/21]
  • 2021-06-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the work he is undertaking on the development and roll-out of the remote working strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26073/21]
  • 2021-05-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way in which the non-financial reporting directive which requires that companies with over 500 employees in size need to report on their carbon emissions in their annual reports will be enforced in Ireland; if a similar initiative will be put in place for companies and organisations with less than 500 employees; if a specific standard will be specified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23587/21]
  • 2021-05-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department has considered providing training to businesses on becoming an authorized consignee to aid with post-Brexit trading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23605/21]
  • 2021-05-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide a full report on the recent North-South Ministerial Council that focused on trade matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22605/21]
  • 2021-04-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the engagement he has had with his European counterparts on the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18458/21]
  • 2021-04-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an updated report on the implementation of the EU-UK trade agreement, and the impact that it has had on Ireland and our trading patterns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18647/21]
  • 2021-03-31 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has considered implementing additional public bank holidays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16317/21]
  • 2021-03-31 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans for the Dublin-Belfast economic corridor; the way they will be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16799/21]
  • 2021-03-31 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the proposed timeline of the implementation of the Dublin-Belfast economic corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16800/21]
  • …and 53 more questions on Enterprise
• Housing 102 questions

  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on kelp harvesting in Bantry Bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63629/22]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the local government education and mentoring programme currently under way in Fingal County Council will be taken up by all local authorities; if so, if he will provide a timeline of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1034/23]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to severe customer service delays in the Property Registration Authority; his views on whether the current customer service delays in relation to contacting the PRA are acceptable; if he has discussed these with the PRA; the steps that are being taken to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1029/23]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a breakdown of the playing pitches available to book through the local authority for use by the public by local authority in each of the years 2017 to 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1141/23]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a full list of lands in the ownership of each local authority that are zoned for housing. [2258/23]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a full list of Part 8 planning permissions that have been granted for houses in each local authority in the past 15 years; the number of housing developments that have been built as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2259/23]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant homes officers who are employed by local authorities nationally; if those employed as vacant homes officers also carry out duties outside of this role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2260/23]
  • 2022-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps that he is taking to ensure that those residing in digs have the same rights as those in traditional tenancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62539/22]
  • 2022-12-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will reimburse those who have funded essential fire remediation works on their properties that were defective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62143/22]
  • 2022-12-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the remediation scheme for those who own defective apartments with fire risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62144/22]
  • 2022-12-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the provision of maternity leave for local authority councillors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59116/22]
  • 2022-12-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on Housing for All; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59117/22]
  • 2022-12-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding awarded to cross-Border projects recently under the Shared Island Local Authority Development Funding Scheme. [49695/22]
  • 2022-11-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will ensure that a redress scheme for houses and apartments with fire defects will include all impacted apartments, be they owner occupied or tenant occupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56378/22]
  • 2022-10-04 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the vacant property refurbishment grant will be extended to the local authorities in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47954/22]
  • 2022-09-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the broadening of supports for those homeowners impacted by pyrite who are not covered by current schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47314/22]
  • 2022-09-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the provision of maternity leave for councillors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47313/22]
  • 2022-09-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of derelict buildings that have been brought back into circulation in each of the years 2015 to 2021 and to date in 2022, broken down by each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45244/22]
  • 2022-07-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to non-Irish citizens not qualifying for many of the first-time buyer schemes even if they are buying with an Irish citizen; the schemes that non-Irish citizens are eligible for; if he intends to widen the eligibility to non-Irish citizens for all schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40132/22]
  • 2022-06-23 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the engagement he has had with his colleagues in Government regarding housing Ukrainian refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32825/22]
  • 2022-06-02 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps that he is taking to ensure that small landlords stay in the rental market rather than selling their properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28665/22]
  • 2022-05-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the review for exemptions for educational and community buildings to obtain planning permission to install solar panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23911/22]
  • 2022-05-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the way local authorities are co-ordinating their refugee supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22140/22]
  • 2022-04-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if an update will be provided on the work of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to identify vacant houses and other appropriate locations for the housing of Ukrainian refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18257/22]
  • 2022-03-31 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to issues regarding the Property Registration Authority, PRA, and delays in receiving information; if he has taken steps to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17143/22]
  • 2022-03-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of commencements of new homes in 2021, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11833/22]
  • 2022-03-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the work to ensure that councillors can access maternity leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11832/22]
  • 2022-02-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Independent Working Group on Housing Defects will complete its work by the end of March 2022; the status of this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8919/22]
  • 2022-02-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of housing units delivered by each local authority under the buy and renew scheme in each of the years 2017 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4333/22]
  • 2022-02-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of compulsory purchase orders commenced and completed by each local authority in each of the years 2017 to 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4334/22]
  • 2022-01-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the roll-out of the cost rental scheme in local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3072/22]
  • 2022-01-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on his Department's work regarding pyrite and fire defects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3071/22]
  • 2022-01-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the criteria for a national heritage area, Natura 2000, a statutory nature reserve and refuge for fauna; the protections that each includes; the process for designation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63004/21]
  • 2022-01-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the definition of a national park and a regional park; the statutory protection each covers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63005/21]
  • 2021-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of assaults that were recorded on firefighters from 2015 to date in 2021, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61186/21]
  • 2021-12-09 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of all housing development project applications for Longford County Council. [60968/21]
  • 2021-11-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of planning applications submitted for each local authority area over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58068/21]
  • 2021-11-24 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of properties (details supplied) that have applied to each local authority for planning permission in 2020 and to date in 2021; the number of these planning applications that have been granted by each local authority in 2020 and to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57794/21]
  • 2021-11-24 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the proposed new legislation regarding properties (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57795/21]
  • 2021-11-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will relieve community sports clubs from paying commercial rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56695/21]
  • 2021-11-10 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when it is anticipated that the figures under the affordable housing scheme for each county will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55024/21]
  • 2021-11-10 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the funding to help increase the diversity of candidates running in local elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55025/21]
  • 2021-11-09 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Residential Tenancies Board can provide a breakdown per county of the number of reports from landlords, tenants or neighbours of disputes in relation to nuisance including obstruction of sunlight caused by vegetation which is situated at or on or close to the boundary line between adjoining and separately owned dwelling including any outbuilding, office, yard, garden or other land adjacent to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54480/21]
  • 2021-10-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider exempting community and volunteer sports clubs from paying rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51784/21]
  • 2021-10-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to concerns with the construction of windfarms on sandbanks on the east coast of Ireland and the impact on the wildlife in the areas; if he will seek to protect existing wildlife with the construction of windfarms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49432/21]
  • 2021-09-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress to date on establishing and implementing maternity leave arrangements for councillors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46327/21]
  • 2021-09-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if not for profit organisations can be liable for large wastewater removal charges from Irish Water (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45621/21]
  • 2021-09-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has considered implementing a waiver of commercial rates for the early years sector as is in place for the early childhood care and education scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44670/21]
  • 2021-09-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will introduce income tax relief for owner-occupiers of homes affected by pyrite and fire defects as well as VAT rebates for social landlords affected by these issues and the resulting costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45146/21]
  • 2021-09-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will ensure that any financial solutions afforded to those affected by pyrite and fire defects will be retrospective to ensure that those who have already paid to repair their home will be included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45147/21]
  • …and 52 more questions on Housing
• Further and Higher Education 94 questions

  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of applications that were made for the SUSI grant in the past four academic years, per county, in tabular form; the number of those applications that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1593/23]
  • 2022-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the qualifications of affordable rents that third level institutions must abide by if they are to receive State funding for the building of student accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62540/22]
  • 2022-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update into the review of PhD stipends; when a report can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62541/22]
  • 2022-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that students of graduate entry medicine cannot receive funding from private banks or the SUSI grant; if he is taking steps to find alternative funding streams for these students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62543/22]
  • 2022-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on whether there is room for progress in the SUSI application process for those students who are estranged from their parents or are from single-parent households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62544/22]
  • 2022-12-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on the uptake of the Erasmus programme for the 2022/2023 academic year among students in Irish third-level institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59115/22]
  • 2022-12-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on the work of his Department in supporting third-level institutions in their building of student accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59114/22]
  • 2022-10-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps he is taking to further reduce student contributions in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51363/22]
  • 2022-10-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the supports he has provided in Budget 2023 to help with the costs of going to college both in terms of fees and grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51362/22]
  • 2022-10-04 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if PhD students who receive their funding from the university itself will receive the €500 stipend increase announced in Budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48620/22]
  • 2022-09-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps that he is taking to reduce the student registration fee for third level institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44700/22]
  • 2022-09-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagement and support that his Department is providing to a third level institution (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44792/22]
  • 2022-07-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps that he has taken to ensure that the delay in the issuing of Leaving Certificate results will not impact Irish students in receipt of university offers from UK and European universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39662/22]
  • 2022-07-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has reached out to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service in the UK and the European University Central Application Support Service to inform them of the delays to Leaving Certificate results; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39663/22]
  • 2022-07-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has engaged with the higher education institutions on PHD stipends and the potential for an increase in such given the rising cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37728/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps that he is taking to ensure that there are sufficient places in third-level education given points inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30445/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps that he is taking to ensure that students are safe and protected from assault in third-level institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30446/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps that he is taking to ensure that third-level students have access to adequate mental health supports in their-third level institution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30447/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of Ukrainian refugees who have enrolled in third-level education institutions across Ireland, by institution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30448/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps that his Department is taking to ensure that students in Northern Ireland retain their access to the Erasmus programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30449/22]
  • 2022-05-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps that he is taking to improve access to third-level education across the island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25204/22]
  • 2022-05-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps that he is taking to ensure a sufficient number of trained construction workers through apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25205/22]
  • 2022-04-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will explore options to allow students in Northern Ireland to receive full access to the Erasmus programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21633/22]
  • 2022-04-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a bank (details supplied) will cancel its loan system for students of graduate-entry medicine; if he has engaged with universities on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20614/22]
  • 2022-03-30 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if non-European Union students who had been studying in Ukraine will be facilitated to continue their studies in Ireland; if this service is restricted to refugees with Ukrainian citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16828/22]
  • 2022-03-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagement he has had with third-level education institutions regarding Ukrainian students enrolled in Ireland given the crisis in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12749/22]
  • 2022-03-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if Irish universities are involved in research projects or alliances with Ukrainian universities; if these have been impacted by the Russian invasion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12750/22]
  • 2022-02-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students who availed of the Erasmus programme for the 2021-2022 academic year; the number of students in Ireland who availed of the programme; the countries that they studied in; the number of students who came to Ireland on the Erasmus programme; the countries they came from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6391/22]
  • 2022-02-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way that he plans to ensure that there are sufficient third-level college places for students in the 2022-2023 academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6390/22]
  • 2022-01-27 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will ensure that all third-level libraries are equipped with devices (details supplied) that read text aloud to assist those with dyslexia or those with sight loss; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4025/22]
  • 2022-01-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider advising third-level institutions to move their examinations to online given the rising risk of Covid-19 in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63488/21]
  • 2022-01-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to extend the additional college places into the 2022-2023 academic year given the leaving certificate points inflation; if additional places will be secured for 2022-2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1309/22]
  • 2021-12-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of Irish students studying for their undergraduate degree in European universities in each of the years 2015 to 2020 and to date in 2021; the breakdown of countries they are going to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60596/21]
  • 2021-12-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of Irish students studying for their postgraduate degree in European universities in each of the years 2015 to 2020 and to date in 2021; the breakdown of countries they are going to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60597/21]
  • 2021-12-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of Irish students on Erasmus or exchange in European universities in each of the years 2015 to 2020 and to date in 2021; the breakdown of countries they are going to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60598/21]
  • 2021-12-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of European students studying for their undergraduate degree in Irish universities in each of the years 2015 to 2020 and to date in 2021; the breakdown of countries they are going to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60599/21]
  • 2021-12-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of European students studying for their postgraduate degree in Irish universities in each of the years 2015 to 2020 and to date in 2021; the breakdown of countries they are going to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60600/21]
  • 2021-12-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of European students on Erasmus or exchange in Irish universities in each of the years 2015 to 2020 and to date in 2021; the breakdown of countries they are going to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60601/21]
  • 2021-12-07 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the efforts being made to encourage more persons to undertake apprenticeships in logistics and to qualify as drivers to alleviate the shortage of heavy goods vehicle drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60093/21]
  • 2021-12-07 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the efforts being made to encourage more students to undertake a foreign language as part of their higher education course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60094/21]
  • 2021-11-30 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on how the Speak Out tool for reporting violence and harassment is working since its launch; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58553/21]
  • 2021-10-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps being taken to ensure that Northern Ireland is involved in the Horizon Europe research programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49456/21]
  • 2021-10-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of the Erasmus Plus programme for the current academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49455/21]
  • 2021-09-30 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has engaged with his European colleagues to ensure that Northern Ireland becomes associated with the Horizon Europe research programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47290/21]
  • 2021-09-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has engaged with representatives from a university (details supplied) on its decision to delay the return of in-person learning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45466/21]
  • 2021-07-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has considered allowing students going on Erasmus in the 2021-2022 academic year to receive their Covid-19 vaccination in advance of their departure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35831/21]
  • 2021-06-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps he is taking to obtain additional college places for the 2021-2022 academic year given the rise in CAO applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32549/21]
  • 2021-05-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans are for a return to campus for third-level education for the 2021-2022 academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26124/21]
  • 2021-05-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of the work by his Department to extend the Erasmus plus programme to students in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26125/21]
  • 2021-05-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has engaged with his counterpart in Northern Ireland regarding access to Erasmus for students in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25673/21]
  • …and 44 more questions on Further and Higher Education
• Environment 93 questions

  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on whether churches should be able to avail of relief for their electricity bills given the current energy crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1229/23]
  • 2022-12-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the Celtic Interconnector project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62024/22]
  • 2022-12-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide details regarding the deposit return scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62023/22]
  • 2022-12-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on Ireland's cybersecurity infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57654/22]
  • 2022-11-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has engaged with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland on benchmark pricing for retrofitting given that contractors are giving vastly different quotes; if he is taking steps to ensure that quotes given by SEAI-approved contractors are not inflated and are not higher than quotes given independent of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59404/22]
  • 2022-11-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there are criteria that contractors must reach before becoming eligible for the one-stop scheme for retrofitting by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59405/22]
  • 2022-11-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there are mechanisms whereby contractors can be removed from the one-stop scheme for retrofitting by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland if they are found to be abusing their position and prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59406/22]
  • 2022-11-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the Commissioner for the Regulation of Utilities engaging with energy providers on the prevention of electricity theft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57469/22]
  • 2022-11-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has received any reports from the Commission of the Regulation of Utilities on electricity theft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57470/22]
  • 2022-11-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has received any reports from the Commission of the Regulation of Utilities on gas theft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57471/22]
  • 2022-11-16 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will consider introducing legislation to require solar panels built in car parks over a certain size, as has been done to increase solar panel usage in France; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56890/22]
  • 2022-11-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has engaged with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities on steps being taken to deter electricity and gas theft across Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55193/22]
  • 2022-10-04 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on whether if incentives were to be introduced for microgeneration of electricity, more microgeneration would be encouraged and emissions and fossil fuel dependency would reduce; if he will consider this course of action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47971/22]
  • 2022-09-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of Ireland’s level of energy security ahead of this winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45732/22]
  • 2022-09-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to report on his emergency meeting in Brussels with the 27 Energy Ministers from EU Member States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45731/22]
  • 2022-09-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has considered proposals that have been put to him to increase the pensions of those who worked for An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45240/22]
  • 2022-09-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has considered energy-saving measures to cut energy use this winter such as those that have been implemented in Germany (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43490/22]
  • 2022-09-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has considered installing solar panels on public buildings to aid in the switch to renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43497/22]
  • 2022-09-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps that he has taken to promote the installation of solar panels on public buildings to aid in the switch to renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43498/22]
  • 2022-07-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps that are being taken to reduce reliance on Russian energy on a European level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36354/22]
  • 2022-07-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps that he is taking to promote the installation of non-fossil fuel heating sources in homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36355/22]
  • 2022-07-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps that are being taken to promote the use of wind energy in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36356/22]
  • 2022-07-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will consider decoupling Ireland’s electricity pricing from wholesale gas and price it based on the proportion of the sources of energy generation as was done by Spain and Portugal following European Union approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36377/22]
  • 2022-06-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has engaged with energy suppliers regarding the ability of those with solar panels to sell excess electricity back to the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34131/22]
  • 2022-06-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment; Climate and Communications if he has engaged with energy suppliers regarding a price for excess electricity generated by solar panels that is sold back to the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34132/22]
  • 2022-06-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has a strategy for the way that those with solar panels who want to resell excess electricity back to the grid can do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34133/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to apartment blocks such as apartments (details supplied) in County Dublin being forced to utilise an energy provider such as one that charges rates much higher than those on the general market; the steps that can be taken to ensure that these residents will be able to choose their own energy provider; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30085/22]
  • 2022-06-02 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the Celtic Interconnector project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27632/22]
  • 2022-06-02 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a SME test has or will be conducted on the proposed ban on the use of single-use cups when dining in cafés, as proposed in the Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28653/22]
  • 2022-06-02 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a SME test will be conducted on the proposed single-use cold cup levy, as proposed in the Circular Economy Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28655/22]
  • 2022-06-02 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the fact that due to the VAT reduction as of 1 May 2022 many ESB customers are not receiving the full €200 electricity bill credit but €192.08; if he will take steps to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28619/22]
  • 2022-06-02 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a full life cycle analysis has been undertaken or will be undertaken for the proposed ban on the use of single-use cups versus reusable delph when dining in in cafés, as proposed under the Circular Economy Bill 2022; when the assessments will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28646/22]
  • 2022-06-02 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a full regulatory impact assessment has been undertaken/or will be conducted for the proposed ban on the use of single-use cups versus reusable delph when dining in in cafés as proposed under the Circular Economy Bill 2022; when the assessments will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28647/22]
  • 2022-06-02 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if economic impacts (details supplied) have been included or will be included in the regulatory impact assessment for the proposed ban on the use of single-use cups versus reusable delph when dining in in cafés, as proposed in the Circular Economy Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28648/22]
  • 2022-06-02 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the 20 cent levy on single-use cups, as proposed in the Circular Economy Bill 2022 will be ringfenced for use by SMEs in the hospitality sector to subsidise re-usable cups to encourage behavioural change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28649/22]
  • 2022-06-02 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the report on the consultation on the regulations to introduce a levy on single-use cups and a ban on the use of single-use cups when dining in in cafés, as proposed under the Circular Economy Bill 2022 will be published ahead of the proposed introduction on 1 December 2022; if time will be given to consult with stakeholders on the consultation report; if an adequate transition period will be given to prepare for the new regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28650/22]
  • 2022-06-02 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a full regulatory impact assessment will be conducted ahead of the introduction of single-use cold cup levy, as proposed in the Circular Economy Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28651/22]
  • 2022-04-27 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will undertake a study into all the renewable energy options available to Ireland to examine the infrastructure development that is required and that can be achieved to help Ireland achieve the climate action goals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21325/22]
  • 2022-04-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are no one stop shops listed on the SEAI websites that the SEAI has stated that these will be available in a couple of weeks for some time now; if he will engage with the SEAI on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19272/22]
  • 2022-04-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will explore the introduction of a five-year plan for the Post Office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21251/22]
  • 2022-04-07 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the impact that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has had on Ireland’s energy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18740/22]
  • 2022-04-07 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the electricity costs emergency benefit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18739/22]
  • 2022-03-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps he is taking to address the rising use of plastic in supermarkets and in food packaging; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12949/22]
  • 2022-03-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will meet with retailers including supermarkets to discuss their use of plastics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12950/22]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if all homeowners will avail of all grants available through the SEAI whether availing of the one stop shop service or the individual energy upgrade grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11344/22]
  • 2022-03-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views that a limited number of approved contractors will lead to delays in accessing SEAI grants for many customers; if steps are being taken to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11345/22]
  • 2022-02-24 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if an update will be provided on the investment in research and development in green hydrogen as a fuel for power generation, as per the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9455/22]
  • 2022-02-24 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if an update will be provided on the work of the National Cyber Security Centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9454/22]
  • 2022-02-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps he has taken to ensure that homes which are deemed to be protected structures will be able to avail of the national retrofit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8068/22]
  • 2022-01-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will consider introducing a grant scheme in which those within the hospitality sector could purchase food waste biodigesters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63062/21]
  • …and 43 more questions on Environment
• Social 74 questions

  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on whether churches should be able to avail of relief for their electricity bills given the current energy crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1230/23]
  • 2022-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will introduce supports for single fathers that they can avail of if the other parent is already in receipt of existing parental supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62579/22]
  • 2022-11-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection when the Christmas bonus 2022 will be paid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59110/22]
  • 2022-11-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the cost-of-living supports that she has provided for in Budget 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59109/22]
  • 2022-11-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider expanding the criteria for the widow's pension to include couples who were co-habiting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54513/22]
  • 2022-11-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider expanding access to the State pension for those on a Stamp D who have worked their entire career in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54908/22]
  • 2022-10-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the auto-enrolment workplace pension scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49690/22]
  • 2022-10-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the cost-of-living supports her Department announced in budget 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49689/22]
  • 2022-10-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person who chooses to stay in work upon reaching the age of 66 years can access their State pension under her new pension plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48716/22]
  • 2022-10-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will confirm that additional resources are in place to ensure social welfare recipients who are supplying new bank details to their social welfare office do not experience delays or lose a payment due to the payment details not being changed on-time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48750/22]
  • 2022-07-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the supports that her Department is providing for Ukrainian refugees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34517/22]
  • 2022-07-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the consideration that has been given to the rate of payment for the old age pension ahead of Budget 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34516/22]
  • 2022-07-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will increase the eligibility for the back-to-school allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37696/22]
  • 2022-06-23 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the ongoing issues regarding former RTE staff and access to pensions; if she has met the group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33359/22]
  • 2022-06-23 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update into the ongoing issues with RTE pensions and the lack of increases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33360/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of Ukrainian refugees who have been issued with PPS numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30554/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will report on her Department's involvement in the basic income for the arts pilot scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30555/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps that she is taking to ensure that Ukrainian refugees have access to social protection supports upon their arrival in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30556/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of Ukrainian refugees who have availed of rent supplement by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30557/22]
  • 2022-05-31 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive their travel pass as per their application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27416/22]
  • 2022-05-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps she is taking to ensure the welfare of Ukrainian refugees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24215/22]
  • 2022-05-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the figures on the Live Register; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24214/22]
  • 2022-04-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of and position regarding providing the option to include non-binary as a gender option in the Gender Recognition Act 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18238/22]
  • 2022-04-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if the benefit payment for 65-year-olds is means tested; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18246/22]
  • 2022-04-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if a type of person (details supplied) would qualify for the benefit payment for 65-year-olds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18247/22]
  • 2022-04-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if a type of person (details supplied) would qualify for the benefit payment for 65-year-olds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18248/22]
  • 2022-04-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if a type of person (details supplied) would qualify for the benefit payment for 65-year-olds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18249/22]
  • 2022-03-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps that are being taken to ensure that Ukrainian refugees can access the supplementary welfare allowance and child benefit quickly upon their arrival in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14468/22]
  • 2022-03-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps that she has taken to ensure that Ukrainian refugees have access to social protection services upon their arrival in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14467/22]
  • 2022-02-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has considered increasing the household benefits package given the recent rise in the cost of electricity bills; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7872/22]
  • 2022-02-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the way that victims of domestic violence can access rent supplement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5310/22]
  • 2022-02-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a birth registration application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4335/22]
  • 2022-01-27 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will seek an increase in the single parent carers credit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4007/22]
  • 2022-01-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for the registration of a birth (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2632/22]
  • 2021-12-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if she intends on charging PRSI on pensioners over 66 years of age, as per the recommendation of the Pensions Commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62177/21]
  • 2021-11-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans for the further expansion of parent’s benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57823/21]
  • 2021-11-24 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider amending the Gender Recognition Act 2015 to include the option of identifying as male, female or non-binary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57884/21]
  • 2021-11-23 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a birth registration application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57194/21]
  • 2021-11-23 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a birth registration application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57195/21]
  • 2021-11-23 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for the registration of the birth of a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57364/21]
  • 2021-11-16 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the initiatives in pathways to work available to parents who are not on jobseeker’s allowance and who exited the workforce to care for their children for less than five years and more than five years; if they are eligible for access to schemes, allowances or initiatives (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56085/21]
  • 2021-11-02 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection when local Intreo offices will return to their pre-Covid-19 activities; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that phone lines are not being manned in Intreo offices; when this will be remedied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52233/21]
  • 2021-10-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a birth registration application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51824/21]
  • 2021-10-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider making the Christmas bonus and fuel allowance available for those who receive the working family payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50443/21]
  • 2021-10-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if pension contributions will be liable for PRSI; if, when drawing down a pension it will be liable for PRSI; her views on whether it is necessary for the same pension to be charged PRSI on two occasions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50210/21]
  • 2021-10-07 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has considered broadening the fuel allowance qualifying conditions to include those partaking in the community employment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48787/21]
  • 2021-09-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of recipients of domiciliary care allowance by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44642/21]
  • 2021-09-09 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to concerns raised by the Local Employment Services Network regarding the new Pathway to Work Strategy; if she will meet the group to discuss its concerns; if her attention has been drawn to concerns in relation to the payment by results model; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42135/21]
  • 2021-06-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a birth registration application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34531/21]
  • 2021-05-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has considered implementing a pathway for those on the pandemic unemployment payment to go onto the back to work enterprise allowance to support those on the pandemic unemployment payment that have started their own business during the past year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26745/21]
  • …and 24 more questions on Social
• Tourism 64 questions

  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the efforts that are being made to increase the number of playing pitches available in each local authority nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1139/23]
  • 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of artificial playing pitches supported by sports capital funding that have been built across the State in each of the past ten years; their location by local authority; if they are designated for use by specific sports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1142/23]
  • 2022-12-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount of funding that has been allocated under the night-time economy pilot scheme to date, broken down by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62518/22]
  • 2022-11-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will report on her Department's work to reform Ireland's night-time economy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56302/22]
  • 2022-11-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the measures that her Department is taking to increase female participation in Irish sports at a local and professional level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56301/22]
  • 2022-11-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has engaged with the IRFU on its work to encourage more female rugby players to turn professional. [54540/22]
  • 2022-10-11 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her attention has been drawn to an organisation (details supplied) that has lifted its ban on Russian and Belarussian athletes competing; if its Irish equivalent has a stance on this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50285/22]
  • 2022-09-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the steps she is taking to promote female involvement in sports from a young age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47505/22]
  • 2022-09-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans for the future sports capital grants programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47506/22]
  • 2022-07-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her attention has been drawn to the ongoing issues regarding former RTÉ staff and access to pensions; if she has met the group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38019/22]
  • 2022-07-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update into the ongoing issues with RTÉ pensions and the lack of increases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38020/22]
  • 2022-06-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she plans to provide additional supports to assist local authorities to meet demand for playing pitches in their areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32413/22]
  • 2022-06-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will conduct a review into sports capital grants; if she will outline her future plans for the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32412/22]
  • 2022-05-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the steps she is taking to develop and support local swimming pools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22138/22]
  • 2022-05-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the supports that are in place and will be introduced to support women’s rugby; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22137/22]
  • 2022-02-24 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if an update will be provided on the Government’s engagement with the joint bid for Euro 2028 by Ireland and the UK; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10321/22]
  • 2022-02-24 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if an update will be provided on her work to promote women in sport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10320/22]
  • 2022-01-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of the holding of a stakeholder forum on insurance issues for sporting events as actioned under the Sports Action Plan 2021-2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2340/22]
  • 2022-01-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the engagement she has had with an organisation (details supplied) with regard to the current state of women’s rugby; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2339/22]
  • 2022-01-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will report on the recent letter regarding concerns within women’s rugby in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63055/21]
  • 2021-12-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of television licence fines that were issued by An Post in each of the years 2015 to 2020 and to date in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62206/21]
  • 2021-12-07 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the supports that are being given to the Irish teams in preparation for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60100/21]
  • 2021-11-11 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a post-games review into the Olympics and Paralympics has been concluded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55047/21]
  • 2021-11-11 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of the sports capital grants process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55046/21]
  • 2021-10-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will conduct a review into the Olympics and Paralympics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47937/21]
  • 2021-09-09 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has a roadmap for when indoor classes will be allowed to resume; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42134/21]
  • 2021-07-27 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if aqua-aerobics classes can be permitted given that swimming pools are currently open for individual use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39258/21]
  • 2021-07-27 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the interaction she has had with RTÉ regarding its superannuation scheme; if she has engaged with pensioners that are experiencing issues with the broadcaster regarding their pension entitlement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40338/21]
  • 2021-07-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her attention has been drawn to the fact that an organisation (details supplied) has gone without a full non-executive board of directors; if her attention has been drawn to any work to fill these vacancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35782/21]
  • 2021-06-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when events (details supplied) will resume; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33046/21]
  • 2021-06-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of preparations for Irish athletes competing in the Olympic Games in Tokyo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33045/21]
  • 2021-06-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has considered promoting Ireland as a destination for EU school trips post Brexit given that it will be more difficult for students and schools to travel to the United Kingdom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31690/21]
  • 2021-06-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the Government has plans to introduce a differentiation between cinema and drive-in cinemas in Covid-19 regulations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31691/21]
  • 2021-06-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has considered altering the music and entertainment business assistance scheme to cover an average turnover of the previous three years of artists as opposed to just one year given the tumultuous nature of the events industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32005/21]
  • 2021-05-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has considered expanding the definition of harmful content as per the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020 to include the dissemination of material which is intended to provoke a seizure in those with photosensitive epilepsy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28500/21]
  • 2021-05-11 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when one-on-one personal training will resume; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24154/21]
  • 2021-05-11 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when children involved in elite sports will be able to train indoors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24001/21]
  • 2021-05-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the efforts that have been made to examine the possibility of using rapid antigen testing for Covid-19 to allow for the return of some spectators to sports matches, concerts or other spectator events; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22604/21]
  • 2021-04-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the sporting activities that qualify as elite as per the Covid-19 guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21185/21]
  • 2021-04-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has considered proposals to introduce a national bilingual packaging policy that would see all packaging contain both Irish and English text; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21186/21]
  • 2021-04-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when outdoor dance classes will be allowed to resume for adults; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18762/21]
  • 2021-03-31 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the steps she is taking to ensure the entertainment and events industry is supported through level 5 restrictions and beyond; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17108/21]
  • 2021-03-11 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she plans to extend supports to those in the public relations, marketing and communications industry that could not avail of the live performance support scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13640/21]
  • 2021-02-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has engaged with an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the latest announcements from Japan stating its concentration and committed efforts to ensure the occurrence of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5626/21]
  • 2021-02-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department has engaged with the Government of Japan to ensure the safety of the Irish Olympic team if the team is to travel in summer 2021 to participate in the planned Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5627/21]
  • 2021-01-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the live events scheme will open for applications; if festivals that have been rescheduled will be eligible to apply for the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2032/21]
  • 2021-01-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the supports available to independent community theatres to see them through the Covid-19 crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1064/21]
  • 2020-12-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans to allow for sport to resume among children both in and outside of school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42924/20]
  • 2020-12-09 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the level of Covid-19 restrictions at which she expects indoor sports to resume for children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42402/20]
  • 2020-12-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the pathway in place to allow for the resumption of basketball for children when level 5 restrictions end; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39706/20]
  • …and 14 more questions on Tourism
• Agriculture 50 questions

  • 2022-12-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way that the Irish agrifood industry has adapted post Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60615/22]
  • 2022-12-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way the Irish agrifood industry has adapted since the outbreak of Russia’s war in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60616/22]
  • 2022-10-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the way that the Russian war in Ukraine has impacted the Irish agricultural industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52961/22]
  • 2022-10-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the destination of Irish agri-food exports post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52960/22]
  • 2022-10-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether European Union rules on afforestation are impacting Ireland’s ability to plant trees and meet its climate obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52923/22]
  • 2022-10-04 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the increasing number of deer in the Dublin 18 area; if his attention has been further drawn to the risk that they are causing in relation to traffic accidents and incidents in gardens and homes; if he will take steps to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48110/22]
  • 2022-07-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the Irish agricultural sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37483/22]
  • 2022-07-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the impact of Brexit on the Irish agrifood industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37482/22]
  • 2022-05-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the destinations for Irish agri-food exports post Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25998/22]
  • 2022-05-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the Brexit supports provided by his Department for the agri-foods industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25999/22]
  • 2022-03-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if has considered increasing the use of seaweed as fertiliser to tackle the shortage of fertiliser; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14588/22]
  • 2022-03-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has considered reusing food waste as animal feed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14589/22]
  • 2022-02-10 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the breakdown of agri-food exports to European Union member states over the past five years; the way that this has been impacted by Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6500/22]
  • 2022-02-10 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the changes in food exports from Ireland to the British market since Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6501/22]
  • 2021-12-09 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to expand the number of trading destinations of Irish agrifood exports in view of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60845/21]
  • 2021-12-09 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work of his Department to mitigate the impact of Brexit on the food and drink industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60844/21]
  • 2021-11-11 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 171 of 3 November 2021, the locations of the current 86 vacancies in the regional veterinary offices; the job title of each vacancy; if a breakdown of vacancies in each regional veterinary office area will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55353/21]
  • 2021-11-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of staff vacancies for each of the 16 regional veterinary offices which serve Ireland and 29 regional veterinary offices areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53457/21]
  • 2021-11-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of the level of compensation paid under the TB compensation scheme per county over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53458/21]
  • 2021-10-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of officials from his Department on secondment to Irish embassies; the breakdown by country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51332/21]
  • 2021-10-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the efforts his Department has taken to diversify the location for Ireland’s food exports to EU markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51331/21]
  • 2021-09-09 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to issues UK citizens are experiencing when bringing pets here; if there are measures being considered to streamline this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42388/21]
  • 2021-05-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the impact of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on food exports to the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26467/21]
  • 2021-05-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the work of his Department to promote trade diversification for Irish food exports post-Brexit to the rest of the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26466/21]
  • 2021-05-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the rationale behind individual stickers being placed on fruit such as apples; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27113/21]
  • 2021-01-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps being taken to maximise Irish food exports to the Single Market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2458/21]
  • 2021-01-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if planned post-Brexit diversification of food exports includes increasing exports to EU member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2459/21]
  • 2021-01-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the countries that are the main focus of Irish food exports and trade diversification post Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2460/21]
  • 2021-01-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he foresees room for growth in Irish food exports to the continental EU post Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2461/21]
  • 2021-01-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the plans that have been made for Irish companies and Irish exports to replace UK exports to the continental EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2819/21]
  • 2021-01-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of calls that have been made to his Department's Brexit helpline for stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1112/21]
  • 2021-01-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of calls that have been made to his Department's Brexit helpline for border control posts at Dublin Port; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1113/21]
  • 2021-01-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of calls that have been made to his Department's Brexit helpline for border control posts at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1114/21]
  • 2021-01-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of calls that have been made to his Department's Brexit helpline for border control posts at Rosslare Port; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1115/21]
  • 2021-01-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a full report on exports to Canada; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1299/21]
  • 2021-01-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the new requirements for pet passports for animals travelling between Ireland and Great Britain and vice versa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1301/21]
  • 2020-12-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work to date on ensuring market access and developing new markets in view of the impact of Brexit which will have significant ramifications for Irish agri-businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41539/20]
  • 2020-12-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work his Department is undertaking to ensure diversification of food exports in order to reduce reliance of Irish exporters on the UK market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41538/20]
  • 2020-12-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a full report on beef exports to China; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39712/20]
  • 2020-12-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the diversification of food exports taken in view of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39713/20]
  • 2020-11-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the owners of allotments are permitted to travel outside their 5 km to access their food production under level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36311/20]
  • 2020-11-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work his Department is carrying out to develop new markets for Irish food and drink in view of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33538/20]
  • 2020-11-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the alternatives his Department is undertaking to trade missions in view of Covid-19 restrictions and the need to continue to develop new market opportunities for Irish produce post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33539/20]
  • 2020-10-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the condition of Cleandra pier in Ardgroom, County Cork; if there are plans to fund remedial works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31587/20]
  • 2020-09-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports that have been made available to the agrifood industry to support it through the impact of Brexit and the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26407/20]
  • 2020-09-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme application by a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27086/20]
  • 2020-07-30 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he is taking to prevent puppy farming and the trafficking of animals and pets in and out of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19818/20]
  • 2020-07-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration has been given to implementing a solution to address the backlog of felling licences waiting to be processed; if staff numbers will be increased to manage the processing of same; his views on whether the process is too onerous on both applicants and officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16522/20]
  • 2020-07-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the average turnaround time for the processing of felling licences; if this is in line with target times set out in the Forestry Act 2014; the average turnaround time for the processing of appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16523/20]
  • 2020-07-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to reform the forestry and agricultural appeals regulation; if he will consider setting up a technical group to review possible improvements which could be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16524/20]
• Defence 36 questions

  • 2022-11-24 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence Ireland's involvement in the EU's training of Ukrainian defence force members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57653/22]
  • 2022-10-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence the supports that his Department and the Defence Forces have given to the Ukrainian army since the onset of the war in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48886/22]
  • 2022-10-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence the funding provided for the Defence Forces in budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48885/22]
  • 2022-07-26 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence the current assets of the Navy, specifically all vessels and craft at its disposal and those that are not available for use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40086/22]
  • 2022-06-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the supports his Department has sent to Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33648/22]
  • 2022-06-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on Ireland’s role in the European Union Strategic Compass Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33649/22]
  • 2022-06-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on his meeting with Finland’s Defence Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30439/22]
  • 2022-05-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the European Strategic Compass and Ireland’s role within this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23801/22]
  • 2022-05-12 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the supports that have been sent to the Ukrainian army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23800/22]
  • 2022-03-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces will consider sending military grade equipment to Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12182/22]
  • 2022-01-27 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the work of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3186/22]
  • 2022-01-27 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on his most recent meeting with European Union defence ministers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3185/22]
  • 2021-11-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the efforts to ensure the target of reaching 9,500 members of the Defence Forces is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56189/21]
  • 2021-11-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence the level of capital funding for the upgrade and modernisation of military equipment with a focus on the funding provided in Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56190/21]
  • 2021-09-30 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on Ireland’s involvement in EU cooperation on security and defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46848/21]
  • 2021-09-30 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence the status of recruitment and retention in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46849/21]
  • 2021-06-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on his recent meeting of EU Defence Ministers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34624/21]
  • 2021-06-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the work of the Commission on the Defence Forces; when the work of the Commission will conclude; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34625/21]
  • 2021-05-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence the status of the vaccine roll-out for Defence Forces members serving overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23957/21]
  • 2021-05-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence the recent engagement he has had with the UK Secretary of State regarding the defence memorandum of understanding between Ireland and the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23958/21]
  • 2021-03-31 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence when Defence Forces personnel serving overseas can expect to receive their Covid-19 vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16477/21]
  • 2021-03-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence the action he has taken in response to recent statements by a person (details supplied) regarding academic freedom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11878/21]
  • 2021-02-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence the breakdown of the 529 Irish troops serving in UN peacekeeping operations by the location they are stationed in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5413/21]
  • 2021-02-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence if there is scope to strengthen the presence of the Defence Forces in the Gulf of Guinea off the coast of west Africa to ensure that Ireland plays a larger role in global maritime security as the EU launched the first pilot of the new co-ordinated maritime presences concept on 25 January 2021. [5815/21]
  • 2021-01-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence when members of the Defence Forces serving overseas can expect to receive a Covid-19 vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1280/21]
  • 2021-01-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence the roles members of the Defence Forces are currently playing in tackling the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1281/21]
  • 2020-12-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide a full report on the involvement of the Defence Forces in PESCO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39738/20]
  • 2020-10-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Force members currently carrying out contact tracing duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32059/20]
  • 2020-10-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence the status of the former married quarters in the Curragh military camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29574/20]
  • 2020-10-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence the steps that have been taken towards establishing a commission on the future of defence, as promised in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29862/20]
  • 2020-10-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence if Ireland will reaffirm the commitment to working with the UK on defence issues after Brexit, as was previously agreed in 2015 with the memorandum of understanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29863/20]
  • 2020-09-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence the contributions by Ireland to PESCO since joining in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23305/20]
  • 2020-09-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence the involvement by Ireland in EU Common Security and Defence Policy missions over the past five years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23326/20]
  • 2020-07-30 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide a report on the role played by the Defence Forces in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19690/20]
  • 2020-07-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide a breakdown of peacekeeping defence missions over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17567/20]
  • 2020-07-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide details of peacekeeping missions until 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15101/20]
• Public 30 questions

  • 2022-11-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the actions he has taken to deal with the rising cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56293/22]
  • 2022-10-04 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the cost-of-living supports announced in Budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48325/22]
  • 2022-10-04 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the package of supports for community and voluntary organisations and sports clubs announced in budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48326/22]
  • 2022-06-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the OPW intends to provide comments back to Dublin City Council on the preliminary contract documents that have been furnished to it in respect of phase 2 of the flood relief works which goes from north of Sandymount Strand to Sean Moore Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32864/22]
  • 2022-04-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the Civil Service blended working policy framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21192/22]
  • 2022-04-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the recently announced measures to tackle the rising cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21193/22]
  • 2022-03-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that when purchasing a ticket for the National Lottery Euromillions online the National Lottery website adds in an additional €1.00 for lotto plus, therefore creating an opt-out system when an opt-in system should be in place; if he will address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16576/22]
  • 2022-01-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of funding for the Community Safety Innovation Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2342/22]
  • 2022-01-20 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of remote working in terms of the Civil Service Renewal 2030 Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2341/22]
  • 2021-11-16 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way in which the national development plan, NDP, will help to deal with the ongoing challenge of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55551/21]
  • 2021-11-16 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way that elected members of local government can benefit from EU funding such as the European Territorial Co-operation programme (or Interreg); if his Department supports councillors and their communities to access this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46326/21]
  • 2021-09-23 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the work on determining the disbursement of Ireland’s allocation of over €1 billion from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45211/21]
  • 2021-09-23 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on Ireland’s funding under the Brexit Adjustment Reserve. [34659/21]
  • 2021-07-27 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has engaged with criminal barristers on their pay restoration given the cuts to their professional fees since 2008 and the lack of restoration; if he is planning on addressing this disparity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40554/21]
  • 2021-07-08 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the roll-out of the EU Digital Covid Certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37092/21]
  • 2021-06-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the Civil Service Renewal 2030 strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31971/21]
  • 2021-06-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of Ireland’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan submitted to the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31970/21]
  • 2021-06-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the newly launched Civil Service Renewal 2030 plan. [29419/21]
  • 2021-04-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has given further consideration to the ring-fencing of seized cash to fund community driven projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19968/21]
  • 2021-04-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps his Department has taken to improve the infrastructure of ports and airports due to Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19967/21]
  • 2021-03-31 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of negotiations on the EU Brexit adjustment reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16417/21]
  • 2021-03-24 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he plans to bring section 39 and 56 organisations back into the remit of the public service pay agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14020/21]
  • 2020-11-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount spent on refurbishments to Stepaside Garda station, Dublin 18; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37707/20]
  • 2020-11-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on whether his Department is fully prepared for Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36655/20]
  • 2020-11-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if further consideration has been given to the proposal to ring-fence seized moneys and redistribute to drug prevention programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36654/20]
  • 2020-11-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the various EU funds available for cross-Border purposes; and the way in which they are and will be structured and managed pre Brexit and post Brexit. [36298/20]
  • 2020-10-21 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will ring-fence seized funds and the proceeds of seized goods for investment in drug treatment or youth diversion programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32060/20]
  • 2020-10-06 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the total space in square metres occupied by car parking space at Donnybrook Garda Station, Dublin 4; the precise number of car parking spaces; if the OPW has responsibility for the usage and maintenance of the car park; if alternative development on this space has ever been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28627/20]
  • 2020-09-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the measures taken by his Department to prepare for Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26726/20]
  • 2020-09-29 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the plans in place to allow the Civil Service to work remotely but at full capacity during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25966/20]
• Rural 23 questions

  • 2022-12-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the support that her Department has provided to organisations (details supplied) across the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62021/22]
  • 2022-12-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps that she is taking to assist with the rising cost of energy facing many community organisations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62020/22]
  • 2022-11-16 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will include churches in any scheme to assist with lighting and heating costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56779/22]
  • 2022-10-27 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on her efforts to support remote working; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52968/22]
  • 2022-09-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the supports that she is providing to sports clubs and community groups throughout the country to support their work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44789/22]
  • 2022-09-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the supports that she is providing to ensure that access to connected hubs is available to all; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44788/22]
  • 2022-05-31 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps she is taking to support the development of walking routes in the Dublin mountains; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27624/22]
  • 2022-05-31 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps she is taking to ensure that vacant buildings can be restored for use by community groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27625/22]
  • 2022-04-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the funding for the connected hubs programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18097/22]
  • 2022-04-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps she is taking to expand the walks scheme including into the Dublin mountains; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18098/22]
  • 2022-01-27 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will ensure that all public libraries are equipped with devices (details supplied) that read text aloud to assist those with dyslexia or those with sight loss; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4026/22]
  • 2021-10-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the schemes that are available for local groups to avail of funding to establish community centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49453/21]
  • 2021-10-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she plans to expand the walks scheme to include walking trails in the Dublin mountains; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49454/21]
  • 2021-05-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of her work towards remote working as per the Our Rural Future - Rural Development Policy 2021-2025 document; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27844/21]
  • 2021-05-25 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the supports she has created for community organisations to recover from the Covid-19 restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27845/21]
  • 2021-05-05 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of planning applications submitted for the erection of headstones in each of the years 2015 to 2020; the number granted and refused, respectively; the reason for refusal in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22618/21]
  • 2021-03-03 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a charity (details supplied) has availed of funding under the Covid-19 stability fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12001/21]
  • 2021-01-27 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the conditions and purpose under which the €5 million fund for digital hubs can be applied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3964/21]
  • 2021-01-27 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the various funds under which the building or development of co-working hubs can be applied for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3965/21]
  • 2021-01-13 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the supports available to community organisations to support them through the Covid-19 crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1065/21]
  • 2020-12-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the resources that have been allocated to support a programme (details supplied) throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43167/20]
  • 2020-12-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the resources that have been allocated to support an organisation (details supplied) throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43166/20]
  • 2020-12-16 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the total investment in hubs capital infrastructure in the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43752/20]
• Business 5 questions

  • 2020-07-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the opening of an Enterprise Ireland office in Lyon, France; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19145/20]
  • 2020-07-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if a report on Irish involvement in the Horizon 2020 programme has been commissioned; if so, when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15119/20]
  • 2020-07-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the specific measures being considered to protect businesses facing into the Covid-19 recovery, which will affect businesses long after 1 January 2021, and a potential no-trade deal Brexit simultaneously; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16128/20]
  • 2020-07-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the measures that will be put in place to protect vulnerable industries, particularly the agrifoods industry, post Brexit in view of the fact no trade deal will be better than the UK and Ireland both trading within the EU single market (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16129/20]
  • 2020-07-07 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the precise amount distributed to each local authority for the restart grant by local authority in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13828/20]
• Climate 4 questions

  • 2020-09-22 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the status of the electric vehicle strategy, promised in the programme for Government, which will ensure that charging infrastructure stays ahead of demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24987/20]
  • 2020-09-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the status of the roll-out of the national broadband strategy in view of the fact that broadband speeds here are among the slowest in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23291/20]
  • 2020-09-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks if measures have been considered to encourage phone network providers to waive data roaming costs for Irish persons who were stranded in mainland Europe during the Covid-19 pandemic with no safe way to return home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23292/20]
  • 2020-09-15 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the status of the climate action bill promised within the first 100 days of Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23293/20]
• Communications 4 questions

  • 2020-07-30 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of fines that have been issued in respect of the non-payment of television licences from 2015 to 2019 and to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19697/20]
  • 2020-07-30 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of public electric car charging points in operation around the country; the details of the location of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19693/20]
  • 2020-07-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the Celtic interconnector project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19158/20]
  • 2020-07-14 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the mechanisms in place for persons residing in private apartment complexes to install electric car chargers at their own cost in their parking spaces or to encourage management companies to allow residents to do so as in the case of residents in a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14793/20]
• Media 2 questions

  • 2020-10-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the extra supports that have been made available for athletes whose participation in the 2020 Summer Olympics and Summer Paralympics was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26859/20]
  • 2020-10-01 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the breakdown of all State funding for local radio stations in 2019 and 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28030/20]
• Employment 2 questions

  • 2020-07-30 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for the delay in assessing applications for carer’s allowance; the result of the appeal of a person (details supplied) that has been without income for over 33 weeks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19623/20]
  • 2020-07-28 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the pandemic unemployment payment can be extended for those working in the tourism industry that are unlikely to see a return to previous levels of income in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18096/20]