Questions asked 10 total

• Foreign 6 questions

  • 2021-10-19 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a foreign birth registration application by a person (details supplied); when this application will be processed and finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50509/21]
  • 2021-10-19 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether it is appropriate that there is an effective pause on the processing of all foreign birth registration applications for persons who wish to apply for such registration and associated passports; the steps he is taking to immediately begin clearing the growing backlog exacerbated by Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50510/21]
  • 2021-10-19 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of applications awaiting processing under the foreign birth registration process; the current average processing time per application; the number of applications processed in each month to date in 2021; his views on whether the current processing arrangements are fit for purpose, equitable or fair for applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50511/21]
  • 2021-10-19 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a foreign birth registration application by a person (details supplied); when this application will be processed and finalized; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51279/21]
  • 2021-10-19 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether it is appropriate that there is an effective pause on the processing of all foreign birth registration applications for individuals who wish to apply for such registration and associated passports; the steps he is taking to immediately begin clearing the growing backlog mitigated by Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51280/21]
  • 2021-10-19 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of applications awaiting processing under the foreign birth registration process; the current average processing time per application; the number of applications processed each month in 2021; his views on whether the current processing arrangements are fit for purpose, equitable or fair for applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51281/21]
• Taoiseach 2 questions

  • 2021-10-19 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Taoiseach the amount of funds spent by his Department to date in 2021 for Covid-19 public communications activities; and if he will provide a comprehensive breakdown of the funds allocated in tabular form to including the recipients of the funds allocated, the services provided and the tendering processes undertaken to ensure optimal value for money. [50683/21]
  • 2021-10-20 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Taoiseach the amount spent by his Department to date in 2021 for Covid-19 public communications activities; the recipients of the funds allocated; the services provided; and the tendering processes undertaken to ensure optimal value for money in tabular form. [51382/21]
• Transport 1 question

  • 2021-10-19 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the expected timeline for completion of the inner relief road Thurles, County Tipperary linking Slievenamon Road to the Mill Road; if funding is in place for same; if a route been finalised; and if all land required has been secured. [50386/21]
• Social 1 question

  • 2021-10-19 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the supports in place for those with special needs who have the domiciliary care allowance cut when they turn 16 and are refused disability allowance; the supports available to assist with the costs associated with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50736/21]