Cork North-Central — week of Mon, 5 Dec

What your Cork North-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 5 Dec – 11 Dec 2022 · 5 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 73 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Air Transport Agreement

2022-12-07 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 76–46

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 1 Mick Barry

Did not vote 3 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Thomas Gould

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2022-12-06 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 70–53

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 1 Thomas Gould

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

Colm Burke — Fine Gael 2 votes · 39 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 39 total

Health 18 questions
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the current position in respect of the appointment of a replacement GP for the GP who has tendered their resignation in Blarney, County Cork; the action that his Department and the HSE are taking to recruit additional GPs for areas of growing population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60172/22]
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a campaign by an alliance of organisations (details supplied) seeking an increase in the legal age of sale of all forms of tobacco, including e-cigarettes, from 18 to 21 years, commonly known as Tobacco 21; if he is in favour of Ireland introducing Tobacco 21 as a policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60549/22]
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he is concerned over the rise of disposable e-cigarette use among adolescents; if his Department has a plan to counter this trend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60550/22]
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to the creation of a national medicines reserve facility in Ireland specifically to help during a public health emergency, in particular taking into account the current risk of medicine shortages and supply disruptions and the way this negatively impacts on patient health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60596/22]
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if his Department will engage with the largest group of suppliers of medicines to the HSE and patients directly (details supplied) to review pricing and procurement policies in order to protect patient access to high-quality affordable treatment and help to mitigate the risk of medicine shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60597/22]
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to the putting in place of a mechanism within the framework agreements on Pricing and Supply of Medicines 2021-2025 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60598/22]
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to the extension of the 0% VAT rate that currently applies to certain oral medicines to non-oral medicines, including injections, infusions, liniments, ointments and transdermal patches, which would be in line with the programme for Government commitment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60599/22]
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a group (details supplied) calling on the Government to raise the smoking age from 18 to 21, in support of the Government's stated objective of reducing the smoking rate in Ireland to 5% by 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60847/22]
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if it would be permissible under the current EU tobacco products directive to raise the smoking age in Ireland from 18 to 21 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60848/22]
- 2022-12-07 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the action his Department is taking to help mitigate against the increasing risk to the supply of off-patent medicines nationwide due to rising inflationary, energy and transport costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61151/22]
- 2022-12-07 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if the Health Products Regulatory Authority, HPRA, has expressed concern to him, his Department or the HSE regarding the number of current medicine shortages listed on the HPRA website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61152/22]
- 2022-12-07 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health his plans, if any, to reduce the number of medicines in short supply nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61153/22]
- 2022-12-07 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the actions taken by him and the Department to mitigate against future medicine shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61154/22]
- 2022-12-07 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the number of nursing homes in County Cork that have benefited from supports to deal with the cost of energy in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61232/22]
- 2022-12-07 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE-funded therapists who have been allocated to special schools in County Cork in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61233/22]
- 2022-12-07 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the action his Department is taking to address the low uptake in BowelScreen for women in at-risk populations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61234/22]
- 2022-12-08 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will put in place a new mechanism to fast-track the process for the design application for planning permission for the building of the new elective hospital for Cork, in view of the fact that over 12 months have already passed from the time the HSE made its submission to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61133/22]
- 2022-12-08 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if his Department, in conjunction with the HSE, has been in communication with the Health Products Regulatory Authority with respect to ongoing medicine shortages as outlined on the HPRA website (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61134/22]
Agriculture 8 questions
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of agri climate rural environment scheme applications that have been received by his Department to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60348/22]
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of agri climate rural environment scheme general approach applications that have been received by his Department to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60349/22]
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of agri climate rural environment scheme co-operation approach applications that have been received by his Department to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60350/22]
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the expected timeframe from the date applications are received in respect of the climate rural environment scheme to the date that a final decision is taken and the applicants notified as to whether or not they have been accepted in to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60351/22]
- 2022-12-07 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress that his Department has made to date in conjunction with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications in the creation of a national biomethane development strategy plan through the new built environment and heat delivery taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61214/22]
- 2022-12-07 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress his Department has made to date in conjunction with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications on the development of the anaerobic digestion sector in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61215/22]
- 2022-12-08 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of the funding provided by his Department to Teagasc for the acquisition of a series of flux towers; the purpose of these towers; the role of the towers in rewarding farmers for carbon sequestration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60837/22]
- 2022-12-08 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will set out the details of the two new tillage-focused research projects that were recently announced; when the projects will commence; the persons or bodies that will be involved in the projects; the timeline for the commencement and termination dates of the projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60836/22]
Environment 3 questions
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if consideration will be given to allowing the €200 electricity credits to be used towards a person's gas bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60477/22]
- 2022-12-07 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress that has been made to date regarding the establishment of a new built environment and heat delivery taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61212/22]
- 2022-12-07 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the other capital supports that will be provided in order that Ireland can achieve its target for biomethane development of 5.7 TW hours, given that currently the renewable heat obligation scheme is the only scheme in place to assist in achieving these targets but is not due to commence until 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61213/22]
Education 3 questions
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education the way that the Equal Status Acts 2000-2004 is being implemented in schools and other educational centres, particularly in relation to their admission policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60457/22]
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education the provisions her Department has in place to educate students on safe internet use, particularly with regards to social media platforms and the prevalence of online bullying through these platforms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60458/22]
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education if consideration will be given to a review of the present format for the Leaving Certificate course, whereby traditionally the Leaving Certificate has been applied through rote learning, taking into account that the 2020 Leaving Certificate was carried out on a predicted grades basis as a result of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60460/22]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total number of apprenticeships that have been approved for the year ending 31 December 2019, 31 December 2020, 31 December 2021 and to the 30 November 2022, if he is satisfied that sufficient opportunities are available for people to take up apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60678/22]
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the new action his Department taking to entice students to take up apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60679/22]
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the actions his Department is taking to entice those who are unemployed to enter the education system and upskill in order to pursue employment thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60680/22]
Justice 2 questions
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice if she will outline the new powers that gardaí will have following the implementation of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill; the way the Bill will help An Garda Síochána engage with State agencies to ensure community safety in local communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60497/22]
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice to provide an update on the progress made with regard to the establishment of the Gambling Regulatory Authority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60498/22]
Social 1 question
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason those on illness benefit were not included in the recent cost of living payments; if consideration would be given to including them retrospectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60476/22]
Children 1 question
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total number of hotel rooms which are currently being used to accommodate refugees from Ukraine and other jurisdictions by county in tabular form; the cost which has been incurred over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60362/22]

Eoghan Kenny — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Ken O'Flynn — Independent Ireland 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Pádraig O'Sullivan — Fianna Fáil 2 votes · 22 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 22 total

Health 9 questions
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure the replacement of a general practitioner service in Cork (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60187/22]
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the roll out of a community neuro-rehabilitation team in CH07; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60743/22]
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the roll out of a community neuro-rehabilitation team in CH04; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60744/22]
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of additional in-patient beds provided in each hospital in the South/South West Hospital Group since 27 June 2020; the number of additional day beds provided since 27 June 2020; and the number of additional critical care beds provided since 27 June 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60903/22]
- 2022-12-07 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the way in which nappies for children with disabilities are allocated; if there is a limit on the amount allocated (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61155/22]
- 2022-12-07 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to increasing the supply of nappies given under the free nappy scheme for children with disabilities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61170/22]
- 2022-12-07 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the regulations regarding the provision of sanitary wear and nappies for children over three years of age who have a disability that necessitates frequent nappy changes; if there are restrictions on the supply of nappies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61171/22]
- 2022-12-08 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide further information on the new elective hospital in Cork; if he will outline the next steps in the process; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60861/22]
- 2022-12-08 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the non–EU rural GP programme; if his Department and the Government are supportive of same; if the strategic review of GP services that is due to commence shortly will consider this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60862/22]
Social 3 questions
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection the payments that are available to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61030/22]
- 2022-12-07 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) who worked as a CE supervisor and retired in 2021 will receive a payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61053/22]
- 2022-12-08 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if public service pension recipients (details supplied) will be incorporated into the qualifying cohort eligible to receive the fuel allowance under the national fuel scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61418/22]
Rural 3 questions
- 2022-12-08 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she on conducting a review of the Control of Dogs Acts 1986-1992 in light of the recent dog attack in County Wexford which left a child with life-changing injuries; if she will appoint an expert panel to review the legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61463/22]
- 2022-12-08 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if consideration will be given to reviewing dog bite prevention legislation; if she is satisfied that Ireland’s legislation is on par with that of other EU member states; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61465/22]
- 2022-12-08 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the controls currently in place for keeping dangerous dog breeds; if she is satisfied that current regulations are robust enough; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61464/22]
Justice 2 questions
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the number of convictions for dangerous dog offences/dog attacks over the past five years; the number of court orders issued for dogs to be destroyed as a result of such incidents. [60381/22]
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update on the deployment of body cameras for An Garda Síochána; if new legislation is necessary to provide for them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60380/22]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2022-12-08 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the programme for Government commitment which prioritises equine welfare and commits to a robust traceability system; the status of the existing inspectorate supports across the country; the engagement that his Department has had with local authorities in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61297/22]
- 2022-12-08 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the programme for Government commitment to develop additional urban horse welfare programmes; the interaction that his Department has had with local authorities, charities, and community stakeholders to provide stabling facilities and educational programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61298/22]
Environment 1 question
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will engage with Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland in order to expedite a grant for a person (details supplied) considering the difficult circumstances that they find themselves in without heating and no boiler; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60417/22]
Foreign 1 question
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an update on the proposed reopening of the Irish Embassy in Tehran in 2023; his views that this should be deferred in light of recent events in Iran and until the completion of a special investigation by the UN; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60745/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the status of the free primary book scheme that was announced as part of budget 2023; how and when the scheme will be rolled out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60829/22]

Thomas Gould — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 9 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Health 3 questions
- 2022-12-08 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the funding that will be given to each of the drug and alcohol taskforces in 2023. [61282/22]
- 2022-12-08 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the status of the potential closure of a GP service in Blarney, County Cork; the status of the proposed primary care centre for Blarney; and the timeline for same. [61283/22]
- 2022-12-08 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the health diversion approach to drugs. [60536/22]
Social 2 questions
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the pay claim by community employment supervisors. [60978/22]
- 2022-12-07 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of the pay claim by CE supervisors. [61065/22]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2022-12-08 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the incentives that he is providing for renewable and innovative lower carbon solutions to food production. [61285/22]
- 2022-12-08 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to plans by Coillte to sell 9.8 ha of forest at Ardnagreehy, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61284/22]
Justice 1 question
- 2022-12-06 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice the number of community gardaí in Cork currently; the number considered a complete cohort; and the plans she has to resolve this. [60535/22]
Transport 1 question
- 2022-12-07 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 142 of 5 July 2022, if he will provide an update on the standards working group; the number of times that the group has met; when the group is expected to report.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61076/22]