Edward Timmins — Fine Gael
0 votes ·
0 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.
Jennifer Whitmore — Social Democrats
0 votes ·
14 questions ·
1 new lobbying return
Questions asked14 total
Agriculture6 questions
2023-07-25Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide a breakdown of proposed spending under Ireland’s EMFAF Programme to implement Article 17 in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36983/23]
2023-07-25Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for a detailed breakdown of EU and national contributions allocated to the implementation of Article 17 in the current national EMFAF programme for 2021-2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36984/23]
2023-07-25Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for a copy of the advice he took regarding the allocated amount for Article 17 (details supplied); his views on whether this level of funding is in line with a Just Transition to fisheries management, which is climate and nature compatible, and can help to sustain communities relying on our waters into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36985/23]
2023-07-25Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to clarify the process around setting actions to receive funding for ‘contributing to climate neutrality’ under Ireland’s EMFAF National Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36986/23]
2023-07-25Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason there is no inclusion of investment in transitioning to climate and nature-compatible fishing gear and methods, which is also central to reducing energy use by using less fuel-intensive methods under Ireland’s EMFAF National Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36987/23]
2023-07-25Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason Article 17 of the Common Fisheries Policy has not been used to ensure fisheries management is more ecologically and climatically sensitive, to ensure the future viability of the fishing sector in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36988/23]
Health4 questions
2023-07-25Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that the temporary inflation payment scheme that is designed to address cost increases relating to heating and electricity to small privately owned nursing homes is of no benefit to nursing homes whose contract ends and have no choice but to sign up with a more expensive energy provider; if she is aware if this is an issue with other nursing homes; if there is a workaround being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36967/23]
2023-07-25Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if he will deliver on the promise in the Programme for Government to support clinical genetic services at CHI, Crumlin, by appointing six genomic resource associate roles to reduce the currently unacceptable two-year waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36968/23]
2023-07-25Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the current status of HSE properties (detail supplied) in County Wicklow; to identify those properties which are intended for redevelopment or refurbishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36971/23]
2023-07-25Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health for an update on any of the vacant HSE buildings in Wicklow that have been deemed surplus to requirement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36972/23]
Foreign1 question
2023-07-25Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a birth certificate will be processed for a person (details supplied) that was first applied for in October 2019; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36370/23]
Education1 question
2023-07-25Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education for an update on the planning process for a school (details supplied); when planning permission will be submitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36969/23]
Housing1 question
2023-07-25Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the number of applications received per county for the tenant-in-situ scheme; the number of properties completed through the process; the number of properties progressing through the process; the number of properties rejected; if he will respond, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36369/23]
Justice1 question
2023-07-25Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Justice if she has been briefed by An Garda Síochána regarding the intimidation of staff in libraries in recent months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36970/23]
New lobbying1 return
Irish Solar Energy AssociationEnergy and Natural Resources
Promotion of solar PV deployment in Republic of Ireland through appropriate Government policy and regulatory/legislative framework
John Brady — Sinn Féin
0 votes ·
60 questions ·
3 new lobbying returns
Questions asked60 total
Health22 questions
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the estimated amount it would cost to establish a commissioner for ageing and older people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36192/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people awaiting homecare support in Wicklow; the total number of hours allocated in Wicklow in 2022 and to date in 2023; the average number of hours granted to each successful applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36720/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to confirm the number of people who have been granted home care support in 2022 and to date in 2023 who are still awaiting their care packages to be fulfilled by a carer/home support agency, broken down by county and waiting timeframe, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36721/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of applications received for a physical care needs assessment in 2022 and to date in 2023, broken down by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36723/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people awaiting a physical care needs assessment in 2022 and to date in 2023, broken down by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36724/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of independent dental practices currently signed up to the dental treatment services scheme in Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36726/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the dental appointment waiting list in Wicklow; the average waiting times for appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36727/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the orthodontic waiting lists in Wicklow; the average waiting times for appointments, broken down by 1, 3, 6 month, and 12 months+; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36728/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health how many adult physiotherapists are in CHO6 and CHO 7 in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36729/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health how many child physiotherapists are in CHO6 and CHO 7 in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36730/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of child psychologists in CHO 6 and CHO 7 in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36731/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adult psychologists in CHO 6 and CHO 7 in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36732/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number currently on the waiting list for adult physiotherapy in CHO 6 and CHO 7, Wicklow, broken down by length of time, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36733/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number currently on the waiting list for child physiotherapy in CHO 6 and CHO 7, Wicklow, broken down by length of time, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36734/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently on the waiting list for child psychology in CHO 6 and CHO 7, Wicklow, broken down by lengths of time of 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36735/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adults awaiting occupational therapy in CHO6 in County Wicklow and CHO7 in County Wicklow, broken down by lengths of time of 3, 6, 12+ months and in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36736/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting occupational therapy in CHO6 in County Wicklow and CHO7 County Wicklow, broken down by lengths of time of 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36737/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting on the CAMHS waiting list in County Wicklow; the average waiting time, broken down by lengths of time of 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36738/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals made to the long-Covid clinic, by county; the average waiting timeframe, broken down by length of time of 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36739/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to providing the chicken pox varicella vaccine to all children through the infant and children’s immunisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36740/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on a vacant building (details supplied); to confirm what the plans are for this building; if there has been interest expressed in this building by another State body or if it has been deemed to be surplus to requirements and sold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36741/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the national newborn bloodspot screening programme; the progress that has been made by the National Screening Advisory Committee to expand the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36742/23]
Education11 questions
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on an extension for a school (details supplied); the stage the project is currently at; when the project will move to planning and construction stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36302/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); the stage the project is currently at; when the project will move to planning and construction stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36303/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); the stage the project is currently at; when the project will move to planning and construction stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36304/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the proposed extension for a school (details supplied); the stage the project is currently at; on which site the extension will be located; when it is likely that this project will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36305/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); the stage the project is currently at; when the project will move to planning and construction stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36306/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); the stage the project is currently at; the estimated timeframe from construction to completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36307/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); the stage the project is currently at; when the project will move to planning and construction stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36308/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education if her Department plans to build a new secondary school in a location (details supplied) considering the increase in population in the local area and demand for secondary school places; what plans her Department has for a site which is zoned for educational use at this location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36309/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the building project for a school (details supplied); what stage the project is at; when it is likely that the project will move forward to design and construction stage; the estimated timeframe for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36310/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education if temporary transport can be arranged for a school (details supplied) to bring pupils to and from school to their PE and sports activities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36311/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on securing the boundary of a school (details supplied); if security fencing will be implemented and if so, the timeframe for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36312/23]
Children8 questions
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of applications received for respite care in 2022 and to date in 2023; the number of people currently on the waiting list for respite care services, broken down by county and waiting list timeframe, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36722/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children who are on the waiting list for an appointment for early intervention services for speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and psychology, in tabular form, broken down by waiting list timeframes of less than 3 months; 3-6 months, 6-12 months, and more than 12 months, for CHO6 Wicklow and CHO7 west Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36725/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth how many children were waiting for an assessment of need in Wicklow in 2022 and to June 2023 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36743/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of assessments of need that were carried out by the HSE on children with disabilities in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023 in Wicklow, broken down by month, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36744/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the estimated amount it would cost to implement a 10% increase across the board for youth funding schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36193/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the estimated amount it would cost to re-establish the National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism (NCCRI); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36200/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the distribution of both international protection and temporary protection applicants across the State, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36241/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the consultation report on the new Action Plan for Youth Services will be published; if so, the timeframe for publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36297/23]
Transport4 questions
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of plans for the roll-out of electric vehicles charging points across County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36650/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport to detail the number of new electric vehicles registered in the State by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36651/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the estimated amount it would cost to extend the young adult travel card to 24-year-olds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36194/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport if he intends on progressing the N81 Tallaght to Hollywood crossroad improvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36654/23]
Housing4 questions
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated amount it would cost to pay members of the Retained Fire Service an hourly rate equivalent to the average industrial wage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36201/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated amount it would cost to increase the number of station officers to two officers per fire station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36202/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated amount it would cost to increase the crew numbers in a two-pump fire station to 18; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36203/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated amount it would cost to increase the crew numbers in a one-pump fire station by three; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36204/23]
Environment3 questions
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to detail the scheduling timeframe for the development of windfarms off the east coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36649/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide details of the number of applications received for insultation and energy grants for County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36652/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide details of the number of successful applications received for insultation and energy grants for County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36653/23]
Further and Higher Education3 questions
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated amount it would cost to reduce the student contribution by €1,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36196/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated amount it would cost to end apprenticeship charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36197/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans that are being considered by his Department to expand or develop an educational setting (details supplied) at its existing location; the proposed timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36641/23]
Foreign2 questions
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application (details supplied) will be expedited as the applicant's travel date is imminent and all requested supporting documentation has been provided to the Passport Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36138/23]
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application (details supplied) will be expedited as the applicant's travel date is imminent and the application has passed the target issue date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36274/23]
Enterprise1 question
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the estimated amount it would cost to end the sub-minima national minimum wage rates for under 20s; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36198/23]
Tourism1 question
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the estimated amount it would cost to introduce a pilot culture and media card scheme to the value of €200 for 18-24 year olds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36195/23]
Social1 question
2023-07-25Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated amount it would cost to equalise the rates of jobseeker's allowance for under 25's and over 25's; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36199/23]
New lobbying3 returns
Society of St. Vincent de Paul · 3 returnsSocial Protection · Children and Youth Affairs
Informing of upcoming publication of the annual Minimum Essential Standard of Living report
Disseminate annual Minimum Essential Standard of Living report and associated pre-budget submission policy recommendations
Disseminating findings of research on the MESL costs for families living in Direct Provision
Pat Casey — Fianna Fáil
0 votes ·
0 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.
Simon Harris — Fine Gael
0 votes ·
0 questions ·
2 new lobbying returns
New lobbying2 returns
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and IndustryCommunity
Meeting to establish formal relations with a view to future engagement
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS)Education and Training
Submitted a PQ on visa for bolivians: 'To ask the Minister for Justice if he is aware that many Bolivian citizens travelling to Ireland to commence English language studies are being denied boarding their flight to Dublin with airlines reporting that they are acting on instructions from the Irish immigration authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter'