Mon, 1 May – 7 May 2023 · 5 TDs · 0 bills voted on · 44 questions · 5 new lobbying filings
Colm Burke — Fine Gael
0 votes ·
30 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked30 total
Health8 questions
2023-05-03Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm when funding will be made available for a five-storey extension to Cork University Hospital to facilitate additional dedicated paediatric facilities, given that planning permission has already been received for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20220/23]
2023-05-03Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm that when the new five-storey extension to Cork University Hospital to facilitate additional dedicated paediatric facilities is constructed, it will include an intensive care unit that can take care of very seriously ill children who can be cared for in a timely manner without having to be transported at a crucial time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20221/23]
2023-05-03Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm when the project for a five-storey extension to Cork University Hospital to facilitate additional dedicated paediatric facilities can proceed to the next stage, given that planning permission has already been received for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20222/23]
2023-05-03Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will put in place a refund scheme which would allow persons (details supplied) who have to rent medical equipment such as breathing assistance machines to receive repayments of the monies which are due to them for the cost of the use of these machines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20483/23]
2023-05-03Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the action that is being taken to expedite the processing of applications for medical card holders in the south-east CH05 area who require care under the HSE community ophthalmic services scheme for persons who require eye examination and optical appliances, in view of the fact that the processing of these applications is taking anything up to eight weeks and persons are being denied access to ophthalmic services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20686/23]
2023-05-04Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will carry-out an independent review of radiation therapy to deal with recruitment and retention in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20990/23]
2023-05-04Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the measures that his Department and the HSE are taking to address recruitment and retention in the radiation therapy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20991/23]
2023-05-04Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if his Department will develop a long-term strategy which will assist in the radiation therapy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20992/23]
Finance5 questions
2023-05-03Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance to confirm why there is a discrepancy in the figures provided in response to two different parliamentary questions (details supplied) in respect of the percentage of total packs of cigarettes sold that contain more than 20 cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20976/23]
2023-05-04Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance the increased supports, if any, that businesses will receive in tackling the cost-of-living crisis as they struggle to pay bills at this time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20942/23]
2023-05-04Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance the supports available to any of the 65,000 firms around the country faced with tax-debt warehousing repayments dating back to the earlier stage of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, that may struggle to pay back this debt with the climate of increased costs at this time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20943/23]
2023-05-04Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance if he or his Department have had any discussions with the banks in respect of speeding up the process of small businesses meeting with banks, and in particular, reducing the time period for dealing with such loan applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20944/23]
2023-05-04Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider opening an emergency fund for further future unforeseen events that may hit Ireland's economy and hurt its businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20945/23]
Enterprise3 questions
2023-05-03Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the criteria for companies to avail of the Ukraine enterprise crisis scheme; if his attention has been drawn to reports that Enterprise Ireland is advising companies that they must be clients of Enterprise Ireland to avail of the scheme when no such condition exists under the terms of the scheme approved by the European Commission and by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20227/23]
2023-05-04Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will review the effectiveness of the Local Enterprise Office system in making businesses aware of Government grants and schemes available to them, as only 30,000 businesses took up the TBESS scheme over the winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20947/23]
2023-05-04Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he would consider simplifying the process for businesses to be able to access the information regarding the Government schemes available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20950/23]
Transport3 questions
2023-05-04Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the process that is in place for those who hold Ukrainian driving licences to be assessed by the NDLS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20948/23]
2023-05-04Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the action his Department is taking to improve modes of public transport, in particular the national bus service, given that passenger numbers have in some cases exceeded pre-Covid levels, resulting in capacity issues on many bus routes across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21032/23]
2023-05-04Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the action his Department is taking to ensure stronger security measures across all Irish airports in light of recent events of drone activity at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21033/23]
Children2 questions
2023-05-03Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will clarify the current position in respect of properties acquired in Cork city by his Department or by companies or organisations working with his Department in the provision of accommodation for asylum seekers, or refugees from Ukraine; if he will set out in full the number of properties currently being used; the number of properties which are vacant but which shortly will come in to use; the total number of asylum seekers/refugees now provided with accommodation in Cork city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20481/23]
2023-05-04Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider a financial package for childcare for persons who wish to return to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20946/23]
Education2 questions
2023-05-04Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education the current position in respect of a primary school (details supplied) that requires additional accommodation, given that the number of students attending the school for the academic year commencing in September 2023 will increase dramatically, and also in view of the fact that her Department has sanctioned the two special classes that will also require additional accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20843/23]
2023-05-04Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education if she would consider a new school programme, which would encourage young people to join training programmes; the additional supports in place to assist those who opt for training in trades; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20951/23]
Justice2 questions
2023-05-04Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice if all current general employment permit holders, their employers and agencies have been made aware of amendments to salary requirements when applying for a family reunification visa after one years' service wherein net income per week based on the family income supplement has increased, in view of the fact that employers may not be in a position to increase wages in order to satisfy the eligibility requirements for family reunification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20844/23]
2023-05-04Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice if the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification 2016 has been amended to reflect the increased salary requirements when applying for a family reunification visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20845/23]
Public Expenditure1 question
2023-05-03Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when a project (details supplied) which has been granted planning permission can proceed; if this project has been advertised in order that tenders can be submitted; when it is likely that the tender process will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20478/23]
Foreign1 question
2023-05-04Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the action his Department has taken to date regarding the evacuation of Irish citizens from Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21036/23]
Defence1 question
2023-05-04Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures his Department is taking in order to improve and strengthen Ireland’s cybersecurity defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21037/23]
Social1 question
2023-05-04Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection the supports available for the hospitality sector which is struggling to recover its staff levels from pre-pandemic levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20949/23]
Agriculture1 question
2023-05-04Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the financial support schemes and incentives that are in place to support sheep farmers in the Irish sheep sector; if consideration will be given to the provision of additional financial supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20838/23]
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
0 votes ·
7 questions ·
2 new lobbying returns
Questions asked7 total
Public Expenditure3 questions
2023-05-03Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he has plans to review the current pension abatement arrangements for public service staff who complete their employment in one area of the public sector and, subsequently, take up employment in another area of the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20693/23]
2023-05-03Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the number of exemptions from pension abatement applied for and issued across all Departments under the Public Service Pensions Act 2012, for 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20694/23]
2023-05-03Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the amount of revenue generated under pension abatement arrangements for 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20695/23]
Transport2 questions
2023-05-04Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update regarding the progress of a park-and-ride facility in the Dunkettle area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20679/23]
2023-05-04Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide and update on the progress in relation to the construction of the new greenway in Glanmire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20680/23]
Social1 question
2023-05-03Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20312/23]
Health1 question
2023-05-03Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he will engage with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland regarding a nursing licence for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20655/23]
New lobbying2 returns
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Thomas Gould — Sinn Féin
0 votes ·
5 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked5 total
Housing3 questions
2023-05-03Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if local authorities can apply for the scheme to fix defects in apartments and duplexes. [20256/23]
2023-05-03Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether local authorities must vote at a full council meeting to allow the individual sales of affordable homes to progress. [20331/23]
2023-05-03Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there is a scheme local authorities can apply to in order to resolve housing stock defects. [20706/23]
Transport2 questions
2023-05-04Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider instructing the NTA to delay the closing date for submissions on BusConnects Cork STC routes pending publication of traffic data. [20744/23]
2023-05-04Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the Northern Ring road in Cork. [20745/23]