Emer Higgins — Fine Gael
0 votes ·
3 questions ·
4 new lobbying returns
Questions asked3 total
Health2 questions
2023-09-11Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health how he will ensure the HSE delivers on its commitment in line with Climate Action Plan 2023 and legally binding commitments under the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Acts 2015-2021. [37691/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health to extend audiology services to all adults on a needs basis. [38349/23]
Housing1 question
2023-09-11Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to consider drafting a statutory scheme to provide a remedy for householders who are adversely impacted by vegetation from public and private lands, including the obstruction of natural sunlight (details supplied); and to advance a proposed scheme, to be managed by local authorities, in order to provide for certain rights and responsibilities, with the resolution of disputes, enforcement, and appeals in a cost-effective and efficient process that provides for the health and safety of householders including the common law applicability. [37325/23]
New lobbying4 returns
Engineers IrelandHousing
Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage debate: Defective Block Scheme Regulations and Review of IS 465: Discussion
Illumina Cambridge LtdHealth
Provide an introduction to Illumina and highlight the need for timely implementation of the National Strategy for Accelerating Genetic and Genomic Medicine in Ireland
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returnsEnvironment · Agriculture
EUNature Restoration Law
New Forestry Programme - A Lost Opportunity
Eoin Ó Broin — Sinn Féin
0 votes ·
22 questions ·
4 new lobbying returns
Questions asked22 total
Housing9 questions
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if, in light of the judgment (details supplied), he will provide in tabular form a list of all the areas where the court found there had been a failure to designate them as special areas of conservation, SACs, also indicating if they have been designated since the EU Commission issued its reasoned opinion and on what date they were designated; a list of all the Irish SACs for where there are no site-specific conservation objectives and-or conservation measures; and to indicate where these have been provided subsequent to the reasoned opinion from the Commission; what date they were made; the timeframes envisaged where gaps still persist in respect of designation or provision of site-specific conservation objectives and conservation measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37190/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm whether any new guidance has been issued by his Department to local authorities for the purposes of setting updated schemes of letting; and if so, to explain what 'not reasonably able to meet the cost of the accommodation which they are occupying' means in the updates scheme of lettings; and how this reasonableness test is assessed. [37199/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm that the foreshore licence (details supplied) is still active; to whom it applies; and to confirm the status of such licence when the land/property to which such a licence applies is sold. [37245/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide, in tabular form, the number of buy-and-renew homes delivered by each local authority in the past 12 months; and the average cost to buy and refurbish the property, broken down by local authority. [37557/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason in relation to the local authority home loan income earned only in the Republic and in the North of Ireland is reckonable for eligibility for the loan; if consideration has been given to including income earned in other EU countries as reckonable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37705/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in relation to the Housing Adaptation Grant, the estimated cost of 12,300 applicants being awarded the grant at the highest rate available. [37710/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if changes to the Housing Adaption Grant are under consideration; if it is intended to increase grants to reflect increased construction costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37711/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm that local authorities contribute 10% to the capital cost of all new build social housing (construction and turnkey), and whether they contribute 10% of the capital costs to social housing acquisitions (vacant and tenant-in-situ); and further, to confirm the capital contribution, if any, local authorities contribute to affordable homes delivered via the Affordable Housing Fund. [37746/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage that the landlord guarantee where a HAP tenant falls into differential rent arrears only applies where the tenant and HAP tenancy remain in place. [37785/23]
Education3 questions
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of requests submitted by a school (details supplied) to put a traffic plan in place on the temporary site where the school is located due to safety concerns; if her Department intends to assist with the request; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38742/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the options available to a person (details supplied) who has been unable to secure a school place in their locality or in their neighbouring towns and who has already been in contact with their local educational welfare officer and is advised it will be difficult to secure a teacher for home tuition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38744/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the reason four children (details supplied) have not been granted school transport for this school year; and the other options, if any, available to the family for the children to obtain transport to and from school. [39296/23]
Justice3 questions
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice to provide an update on the naturalisation application by a person (details supplied); and the timeframe in which they are likely to receive a decision. [37774/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 785 of 25 July 2023, if she is aware the family member of EU/EEA/Swiss citizen section at the visa decisions link provided has not updated for a number of months showing applications for this visa remain on 27 October 2022; and the efforts that are being made by her Department to improve processing times for applications of this nature. [37803/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice if she has any intention to review the legislation underpinning the advertising of the sale and purchase of property, including the requirement for a pre-purchase inspection to be carried out by the purchaser; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37813/23]
Finance2 questions
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance the number of cars sold with an open market selling price above €60,000, €80,000, €100,000, €120,000 and €140,000, for the years 2021 and 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [37175/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the review of the regulations underpinning the primary medical certificate scheme arising from the Supreme Court challenge to the conflict between the regulations and primary legislation; what changes he intends to make to the rules governing the scheme; and when these changes will be made. [37192/23]
Children2 questions
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of the closure of an afterschool service (details supplied); and if any funding options are available from his Department to assist the service to continue. [37708/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline, in relation to the International Protection Accommodation System, on what grounds a transfer of accommodation can be requested; and what evidence is accepted as supporting documentation for such requests. [39014/23]
Foreign1 question
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs in relation to passport applications for individuals under the age of 18 years if a sole guardian affidavit is required to be submitted in the case that there is just one parent/guardian named on the birth certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37805/23]
Health1 question
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the primary care centre at Boot Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 is still on course for delivery in quarter 3 of 2023; and if he will indicate a date for the commencement of services at the centre. [37921/23]
Further and Higher Education1 question
2023-09-11Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the funding support options, if any, available to students who wish to study medicine via the graduate entry pathway. [37801/23]
New lobbying4 returns
Engineers IrelandHousing
Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage debate: Defective Block Scheme Regulations and Review of IS 465: Discussion
Community Law & MediationBudgetary matters
Email containing CLM’s Pre-Budget Submission 2024
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returnsEnvironment · Agriculture
EUNature Restoration Law
New Forestry Programme - A Lost Opportunity
Mark Ward — Sinn Féin
0 votes ·
64 questions ·
6 new lobbying returns
Questions asked64 total
Health49 questions
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health to outline the reason no allocation of advanced nurse practitioners were allocated to neurology services in 2022 and 2023; if there are plans to allocate advanced nurse practitioners to neurology services going froward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37638/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the development of an implementation plan to deliver on the objectives of tackling loneliness and isolation; when this will be published; if funding will be provided for same in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37842/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of dedicated acute mental health beds for older people per CHO; the staffing levels of mental health services for older people for the previous from 2018 to date per CHO; if there will be an increase in funding for both in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37843/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the amount of money spent by the HSE on legal cases, by year, from 2018 to date; the amount spent on covering legal fees of plaintiffs in the cases the HSE did not win; the types of cases brought against the HSE in this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38348/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has plans to introduce a single point of entry triage system for referrals to children's mental health services; how this would operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38515/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the funding provided for section 38 and 39 organisations; the funding provided for these organisations, by year, from 2020 to date; if this funding will increase in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38929/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the service level agreement between an organisation (details supplied) and CHO 7; what is causing the delay; when it is expected to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39137/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of primary care centres that are neurodivergent-friendly; the policies in place to ensure that they are; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39138/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the proposed new primary care centre in Collinstown, Clondalkin; if it will be neurodivergent-friendly; what will be put in place to ensure this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39139/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of pharmacists that work in CAMHS, per CHO area; if there are plans to increase these numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39140/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the online referral and case management systems being developed for CAMHS; if the systems currently in place in Lucena CAMHS are being considered for upgrade and roll-out nationwide; the budget for developing these systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39141/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding that is available to CAMHS teams to carry out electrocardiograms, blood tests and other necessary tests for people with eating disorders; if this funding will be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39142/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the CAMHS staffing levels and operational costs per CHO; the levels of staff turnover per CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39143/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the yearly average number of appointments per CAMHS patient per CHO area; the recommended number of appointments per patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39144/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the absence rates for CAMHS staff per CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39145/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if there is a separate referral pathway for young people with ADHD within CAMHS; the CHO areas in which this is in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39146/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if creative art therapists will be considered on the upcoming CORU registration under psychotherapy and psychology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39147/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency department presentations for cannabis use for each year from 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39172/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the roll-out of dual diagnosis services within CAMHS; the training that will be offered to staff in both mental health and addiction services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39173/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the counselling services offered within the adolescent addiction services; the staff vacancy within these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39174/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of pregnant people with hyperemesis associated with cannabis use; the number of this occurring from 2013 to date; if there are HSE information campaigns about the use of cannabis while pregnant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39175/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of people who have been diagnosed with cannabis use disorder, CUD; if there has been a rise in CUD diagnoses over the past ten years; the supports that are in place to support people with CUD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39176/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding provided by HSE CHO areas 6 and 7 to an organisation (details supplied) and the services that are provided by the organisation in these areas; if there are plans to increase this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39178/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of the adult and child and adolescent mental health service eating disorder teams in Northwood Business Park, Santry, Dublin 9; when these services will be operational at this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39238/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the eating disorder services available in Swords; to comment on the premises; if the premises are up to standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39239/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of recorded eating disorders, by CHO, from 2018 to present; how this information is collected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39240/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the reason additional eating disorder beds were not rolled out in Connolly Hospital; if funding and resources were provided by the HSE to the hospital for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39241/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the progress on the refurbishment in Mount Carmel, including any additional costs; the reasons for the delay in opening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39242/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health when a review of the model of care for eating disorders will be carried out; what has caused a delay in this review being carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39243/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for a comprehensive report on vacant buildings that are owned by the HSE, per CHO; how many are being repurposed for other services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39244/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on establishing a plan for tackling loneliness and isolation, as set out in the programme for Government; when this will be published; what funding will be provided for this plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39260/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health what services and funding are available to individuals who hoard objects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39261/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on funding for an organisation (details supplied); if consideration will be given for current funding by Tusla to be matched by the HSE; if this would require a joint commission mechanism from both Government Departments; how this would operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39262/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update from the expert group established by CORU for the regulation of psychology; what recommendations it has made; when individuals within these professions will be able to register through CORU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39263/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update from the expert group established by CORU for the regulation of counselling and psychotherapy; what recommendations it has made; when individuals within these professions will be able to register through CORU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39264/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for a comprehensive breakdown of funding for trainee counselling psychology positions at Trinity College Dublin; what options are available to students in positions that are unfunded; if efforts will be made to fund these positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39265/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the establishment of the national psychology placement office; the funding for this establishment, including staff costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39266/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of funding provided to the National Council for the Blind Ireland, by year, from 2018 to date; if there are plans to increase this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39267/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding streams available to the National Council for the Blind Ireland to further develop its eye clinic liaison officer service; if funding will be provided on a multi-annual basis; if there are plans to increase funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39268/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if awareness campaigns are being developed by the HSE in relation to perinatal health; for an update on perinatal services available in each CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39269/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on perinatal services in each CHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39270/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the inpatient perinatal mental health unit in St. Vincent’s Hospital; when this will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39271/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the estimated number of people with ADHD in the Irish population; the number of adults with ADHD; the number of children with ADHD; the supports that are in place in each CHO for people with ADHD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39428/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding that is given to ADHD Ireland, by year, since 2018; if there are plans to increase this funding; if there are plans to provide funding on a multiannual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39429/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the treatments other than medication that are available to people with ADHD; where these can be accessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39430/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of young people on CAMHS waiting lists waiting on ADHD supports; the length of time that young people with ADHD who are waiting on CAMHS lists per CHO; if there are plans to reduce these waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39431/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the progress of the ADHD plan in Sharing the Vision; if targets are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39433/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health when the HSE asked for a pre-budget submission from ADHD Ireland for budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39434/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to establish a centre of excellence for ADHD; the cost of these plans; the services it would provide; when it would be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39457/23]
Transport4 questions
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the refurbishment of Kishogue train station, County Dublin; when it will be in operation; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37343/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if the additional delay in the tender process for the redevelopment of Kishogue train station has added to the cost of works; the total development costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37875/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if the decision by the Road Safety Authority to move to cashless payments for NCTs will be reconsidered; the options available to persons with digital literacy issues that are unable to pay online; the additional costs that these persons will incur if carrying out payment by postal order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38234/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on waiting times for driving tests in each testing centre; how many people are waiting for tests at each testing centre; what plans are in place to reduce waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38743/23]
Education3 questions
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education the amount of funding provided to primary schools for the delivery of the physical education curriculum in each of the years 2018 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38727/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education if an organisation (details supplied) can apply for funding announced this year for counselling within DEIS schools; to outline the qualifying criteria and application process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39149/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education if her Department plans to allow people who are contracted by Bus Éireann to drive buses for children with additional needs to continue to do so after they reach 70 years of age; her views on the current policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39273/23]
Justice3 questions
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí who have resigned from An Garda Síochána, by county, per month in 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38217/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice if exit interviews are being carried out for gardaí who are resigning from An Garda Síochána. [38218/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the rollout of the crisis de-escalation team in Limerick; when this will be in operation; to provide details on the make-up of the team, by funding and staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39272/23]
Further and Higher Education2 questions
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the increases to third level mental health spending introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic will be considered to be made permanent; what funding will be provided for mental health in higher education in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39257/23]
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how previous budgets for well-being, mental health and student services in higher education institutions were spent; the way it was administered; and the services provided by this funding. [39258/23]
Taoiseach1 question
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Taoiseach the reasoning for the 100-year rule for releasing census data; and if it has been considered to reduce the 100-year rule for genealogy purposes. [37651/23]
Public Expenditure1 question
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform who is responsible in paying the pensions of gardaí who joined An Garda Síochána on or after 6 April 1995; how it will be paid; how it is calculated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38003/23]
Agriculture1 question
2023-09-11Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm receipt of correspondence from a team (details supplied); the way the team can avail of Government funding to send two teams to the Culinary Olympics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38001/23]
New lobbying6 returns
Shine · 2 returnsBudgetary matters
Shine lobbied relevant DPOs for a budgetary increase to the mental health community & voluntary sector. A specific demand was made to increase Shine's budget by 1M Euros.
Nicola Byrne and Caitriona Fitzpatrick met Deputy Ward to share Shine's programme and ask for increased funding as part of the 2024 national budget
Oxfam IrelandJustice and Equality
Letter to all members of Oireachtas committee to ask ask that the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice review Ireland’s position and actions regarding rule of law violations at EU borders by EU member states.
Alcohol Action IrelandHealth
Issues around zero alcohol product advertising in areas restricted for alcohol brand advertising
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returnsEnvironment · Agriculture