Mayo — week of Mon, 11 Sept

Alan Dillon — Fine Gael 0 votes · 71 questions · 10 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 71 total

Education 12 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education when a pupil (details supplied) will be issued with a school bus ticket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38153/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education when pupils (details supplied) will be issued with a school bus ticket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38154/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education when a pupil (details supplied) will be issued with a school bus ticket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38155/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the additional accommodation project for a school (details supplied); the current status of the project; when it is expected to proceed to construction; the overall cost of this project and its scope, as set out in the tender bid evaluations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38463/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education to provide clarification on the anticipated completion dates for the manufacturing of the modular classrooms for a school (details supplied) and the projected and provide insights into the factors contributing to this revised projection and the contingency put in place by the NCSE for parents of students who have been enrolled at this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38802/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education to provide clarification on the anticipated completion dates for the manufacturing of the modular classrooms for a school (details supplied) and the projected and provided insights into the factors contributing to this revised projection and the contingencies put in place for students who have been enrolled at this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38803/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the capital delivery of a building extension at a secondary school (details supplied) in County Mayo; the current stages completed and outstanding within the project life cycle for delivery of this permanent building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38804/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if she will provide clarification on when the reimbursement of bus expenses for a school (details supplied) will be processed to support IP and Ukrainian children attending school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38846/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if, given that neither Local Link nor the NTA has age criteria for drivers, she will provide perspectives on how Bus Éireann policy for older drivers is aligned with existing practices in other transportation services, specifically the school transport scheme for private operators; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39062/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education when she last spoke to the CEO and executive management team of Bus Éireann on the school transport scheme to identify opportunities for expanding and improving services, specifically on policy and strategic direction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39063/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if, in light of the shortage of bus and coach drivers and the challenges faced by Bus Éireann, she will provide insights into the potential benefits of permitting drivers aged 70 years and above to participate in school runs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39064/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if her Department has engaged with the Minister for Transport and Environment, Climate and Communications who has responsibility to oversee the regulatory framework that governs public transportation, which includes oversight of Bus Éireann, to seek an amendment to Bus Éireann’s company policy excluding drivers and private operators employing those over 70 years to operate school runs, considering the current Bus Éireann crisis and school transport challenges the State-owned bus company faces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39065/23]
Transport 10 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport if will provide an update on the status of the EU tender that was placed by Iarnród Éireann in February 2022 for new railway freight wagons; the steps that have been taken to ensure that these wagons are acquired in a timely manner to support our export industries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38222/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport considering Iarnród Éireann's aging fleet of railway freight wagons, which have been in operation for over 45 years, and the outdated braking technology of the current railway freight wagons, which restricts their maximum operating speed and contributes to congestion on heavily used single track rail lines, the measures he is taking to modernise the freight wagon fleet; the current timelines for replacing the existing fleet and improve the efficiency of rail freight transport; if the Government is providing the necessary funding for the replacement of these wagons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38223/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport given the anticipated growth in rail freight demand from Mayo export industries, if he will commit to investing in a larger fleet of railway freight wagons, beyond a like-for-like replacement of the existing fleet, to cater for the latent demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38224/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made in constructing the new rail freight terminal in Castlebar, and the expected completion date; how this new terminal will help to alleviate the transportation challenges faced by local industries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38225/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport considering the potential impact on local industries in Castlebar and Mayo, and given the lengthy process of type testing and approval by the Rail Safety Authority for new freight wagons, the steps he is taking to expedite the acquisition and deployment of new, modern freight wagons for Iarnród Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38226/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on when the N5 upgrade from Ballaghaderreen to Scramogue will commence construction; what the estimated cost of this project is expected to be; when the evaluation of the tenders will conclude; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38459/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport if, given that the RSA oversees bodies like the NCT centres and the National Driver Licence Service centres, he will provide a detailed rationale behind the decision to phase-out cash transactions in these institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38460/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport if there was any public consultation or assessment conducted prior to the decision to phase-out cash transactions at the NCTS and National Driver Licence Service centres; and if not, the reason this approach was omitted. [38461/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether consultation with stakeholders and the general public is necessary before making significant changes to payment structures in State-run institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38462/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport if consideration can be made to include introducing a later train midweek between Dublin Heuston and Westport County Mayo to accommodate late commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38801/23]
Children 10 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a company (details supplied) will be paid under the beneficiaries of the temporary protection order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37795/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide a detailed breakdown by county, those operating privately and through community structures, the number of early learning and care (ELC) and school-aged childcare (SAC) services currently operating per county registered with Tusla; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38608/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in light of the introduction of core funding in September 2022, if he will provide a detailed breakdown by county and month of the number of additional early learning and care (ELC) and school-aged childcare (SAC) services opened and registered with Tusla for the past 18 months to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38609/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in light of the introduction of core funding in September 2022, if he will provide a detailed breakdown by county and month of the number of closures within the early learning and care (ELC) and school-aged childcare (SAC) services notified in writing to Tusla for the past 18 months to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38610/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide a breakdown per county on the current number of placements available for children with a disability that have access to the AIM programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38611/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to outline the level of funding that has been allocated to the AIM programme and the way he is ensuring that the AIM programme is implemented effectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38612/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to outline the new Tusla regulations that have been introduced for childminders and the supports that will be provided to help childminders comply with these regulations in order that parents can access the NCS for children attending these services. [38613/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide the rationale and background with his Departments €69 capitation per head per week under the core funding model for ECCE services and the failure to increase this amount in line with the cost of doing business, inflationary pressures, wages increases and holiday pay for providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38614/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline the reason Childcare service providers are not allowed to increase their fees, even though they are facing rising costs, wages continue to increase in line with the ERO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38615/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline his Department’s engagement with a hotel (details supplied) and the IPAS and BOTP procurement teams to secure emergency accommodation at this site following its upgrade; what the capacity will be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39104/23]
Housing 7 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will confirm whether Mayo County Council has submitted a request to progress sub-projects (details supplied) independently; if so, what the implications for the funding allocations are; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38445/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline the current status of URDF funding provided to Mayo County Council; the stages for each project associated with three projects (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38446/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline the mechanisms in place to assist local authorities, including Mayo County Council, in preparing a detailed project brief and procurement strategy for its successful URDF-supported projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38447/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what support structures are established by his Department to aid local authorities in navigating decision gates when delivering large capital URDF funding; if there are workshops, training sessions, or expert consultations available to guide local authorities; and if Mayo County Council has availed of this support. [38448/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department is allocating additional funds or resources for technical assistance to expedite the advancement of projects under the URDF, specifically the URDF funding; and if so, how local authorities can avail of these resources. [38449/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the specific developmental contribution fee for class 1 residential units which are starting construction on a new private dwelling requested by Mayo County Council; the rationale for such a charge and the increase on the payment in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38451/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the application submitted by Mayo County Council under the urban regeneration development fund (URDF) to address long-term vacancy and dereliction in Castlebar and Ballina; when proposals are likely to be finalising and funding awarded to these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38452/23]
Finance 6 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider allowing first-time home buyers to access a portion of their pension funds for use as a deposit on a home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38220/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Finance to provide clarity on recent policy decisions regarding the acceptance of cash payments by State agencies and bodies; if there is a co-ordinated approach across all Departments in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38464/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Finance if, in light of the decisions by agencies like the NCTS and National Driver Licence Service centres to phase-out cash payments, he can ensure that the rights and preferences of the public are adequately taken into consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38465/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Finance if he will commit to pausing any further decisions by State agencies or bodies to discontinue the acceptance of cash payments until the national payments strategy, specifically concerning cash acceptance, is published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38466/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Finance what provisions are being made in the national payments strategy to ensure that sectors and sub-sectors, including Government and public bodies, will continue to accept cash, especially considering its importance to many in Irish society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38467/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm if the decision by agencies, like the NCT service, to phase-out cash payments, will be reconsidered or reversed in light of public feedback and the forthcoming national payments strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38468/23]
Further and Higher Education 6 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when refunds will issue to students who vacated Milligan Court, Sligo (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38389/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to outline the specific criteria used to determine the amount of funding that each university and technological university would receive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39105/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to clarify the rationale behind the decision by the HEA to reduce funding for Atlantic Technological University by abolishing the TUFT funding, where it will now only receive one year's post-merger funding, given the positive impact it has had on the development of the TUs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39106/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on whether the new funding model will be sufficient to ensure that the TUs like Atlantic Technological University are able to deliver on their mission and wider strategic objectives, taking into account the unique challenges faced by ATU, such as its large size and multi-campus structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39107/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science what steps the HEA will take to mitigate the risks posed to the success of Atlantic Technological University by the reduction in funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39108/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to outline how Atlantic Technological University will be able to fully integrate its operations and programmes, or develop its research and innovation capacity, with only one year of TUFT funding in comparison to other TUs; his views on whether it is fair to expect ATU to meet the same financial targets as more established universities, given that it is a new university still in its early stages of development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39109/23]
Enterprise 5 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to provide an update on the progress of the strategic IDA land purchase in Castlebar, as well as the status of when planning permission for the new ABS project will be lodged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39053/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide a detailed description and breakdown of the expenditure by an organisation (details supplied) under Section 8(A) General Administration for its 2022 financial statements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39054/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide a detailed description on the types of campaigns, the consultancy agencies employed, the types of advertising undertaken, the specific media, and the amount paid to each and breakdown of expenditure for an organisation (details supplied) under Section 8(A) Marketing, consultancy, promotions and advertising for its 2022 financial; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39055/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for a breakdown, in tabular form, of the location, project type/land or capital building and costs for an organisation (details supplied) associated with the regional property programme to provide current and prospective clients with the supply of land, buildings, and infrastructure in regional location from 2021 to current contained with annual financial statements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39056/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will clarify whether key management personnel in an organisation (details supplied) consisting of the members of the Board, the chief executive officer, the executive directors, the divisional managers or management personnel receive compensation such as car allowances or get a car leased under their contractor of employment, health insurance, or any other applicable remuneration other than basic pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39061/23]
Health 5 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a detailed update on the construction of the Ballyhaunis primary care centre; when works will recommence and the expected completion time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38221/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown on the allocation of €330,000 of funding within CHO 2 for each community and voluntary organisations in counties Mayo, Galway and Roscommon to maintain existing level of service for drugs and inclusion health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38453/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on progress with the new emergency department at Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38454/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when the Dental Council will approve a Ukrainian dentist (details supplied) to start the process of registration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38793/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when the appointment of six shift leads will be made to a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39072/23]
Justice 4 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Justice to provide an explanation for the lack of review and adjustment of the IRP card fee since 2012, despite the considerable disparity between the cost to the State and the fee charged to migrants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37322/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Justice if her Department will justify the current fee structure for the IRP card, particularly considering that most European countries offer similar services at notably lower costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37323/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Justice if her Department is considering any initiatives to reduce the burden of IRP card fees on migrants, making the process more affordable and equitable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37324/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Justice if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38868/23]
Environment 3 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what actions he will implement to ensure that the substantial windfall earnings of energy companies throughout 2022 are included in the forthcoming windfall tax initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38456/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what measures are being taken to ensure that domestic energy providers are transparent about their pricing and that they are not overcharging consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38457/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what is being done to monitor the energy market to ensure that it is functioning properly and that Government can ensure that the decreases in wholesale prices for electricity and gas benefit consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38458/23]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an application by a person (details supplied) under the national liming programme 2023 will be decided upon; when successful farmers will receive payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37987/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider extending TAMS 3 to include grants for digger equipment for the cutting and trimming of hedges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38358/23]
Foreign 1 question
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a person (details supplied) who applied to the foreign birth register will have their application processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38133/23]

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Rose Conway-Walsh — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 41 questions · 11 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 41 total

Health 12 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the total budget allocation to section 38 organisation in 2021 and 2022; the share of the allocation used for pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37407/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the total budget allocation to section 39 organisation in 2021 and 2022; the share of the allocation used for pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37408/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the reason for capital expenditure running €77 million behind profile, as outlined in the Mid-Year Expenditure Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37474/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health for a pathway for two children (details supplied) from separate families with intellectual disabilities who are self-injuring to access psychiatric services in County Mayo when there is currently no consultant child psychiatrist for intellectual disability services in the Mayo-Roscommon area. [37614/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of staff in the HSE working on procurement services providing support to contracting authorities and their respective grades; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38193/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of times the HSE procurement service has been contacted by contracting authorities for guidance on the inclusion of social and environmental criteria in procurement contracts; if the HSE procurement service monitors the level of use of social and environmental criteria in procurement by contracting authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38194/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health if he intends to include Hashimoto's Thyroiditis on the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38531/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the average size by square metre of floor space of primary care centres. [39035/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health if the Ballyhaunis and Erris primary care centres currently in development will be HSE, PPP or privately owned under current plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39036/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the annual public private partnership payment cost associated with primary care centres since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39037/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of primary care centres currently in development and the number that are planned to be developed privately, under PPP agreement and under HSE ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39038/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health if the national finance division within the HSE can provide the expected 2023 budget for private maintenance charges in public hospitals. [39090/23]
Public Expenditure 6 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the median salary WTE in the public sector for each year since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37409/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the average salary of secretaries general in the public sector for each year since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37410/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the proportion of public procurement contracts divided into smaller contracts in order to facilitate application of smaller providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38169/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the steps taken since 2020 to support training and professional development across the procurement system making particular reference to procurement systems in local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38170/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when he intends to establish the OGP on a statutory basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38172/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the number of times the OGP has been contacted by contracting authorities for guidance on the inclusion of social and environmental criteria in procurement contracts; if the OGP monitors the level of use of social and environmental criteria in procurement by contracting authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38192/23]
Transport 5 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport the reason for capital expenditure running €212 million behind profile, as outlined in the Mid-Year Expenditure Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37477/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport if the Western Rail Corridor from Athenry to Claremorris is included within the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37995/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport if the development of the Navan to Dublin rail line is included within the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37996/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport if the continuation of the young adult card that provides 50% fare reductions was a temporary measure for 2023; if not, if this is already established in the annual cost base for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38487/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport to provide in tabular form, a breakdown of the €196 million non-core current and €27 million in non-core capital expenditure allocated under Budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39091/23]
Housing 5 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason for capital expenditure running €233 million behind profile, as outlined in the Mid-Year Expenditure Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37475/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update and reasons why interior repair works promised since 2020 for a social housing tenant (details supplied) have never been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37584/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total procurement spend of each local authority in 2022, in tabular form. [38168/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of staff in the Local Government Management Agency working on procurement services providing support to contracting authorities and their respective grades; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38197/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of times the Local Government Management Agency has been contacted by contracting authorities for guidance on the inclusion of social and environmental criteria in procurement contracts; if the Local Government Management Agency monitors the level of use of social and environmental criterion in procurement by contracting authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38198/23]
Education 3 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Education the number of staff in her Department working on procurement services providing support to contracting authorities and their respective grades; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38195/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Education the number of times the education procurement service has been contacted by contracting authorities for guidance on the inclusion of social and environmental criteria in procurement contracts; if the education procurement service monitors the level of use of social and environmental criterion in procurement by contracting authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38196/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Education if she will consider using a large bus for Route No. H1247-3 to allow the three children (details supplied) to travel to school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39082/23]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason for current expenditure running €202 million behind profile, as outlined in the Mid-Year Expenditure Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37479/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to provide an update on previously announced plans to introduce a scheme for business users of LPG and kerosene given that these are not eligible fuels under the TBESS, as confirmed in Parliamentary Question No. 138 of 21 March 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37525/23]
Children 2 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason for capital expenditure running €23 million behind profile, as outlined in the Mid-Year Expenditure Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37471/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason for current expenditure running €458 million ahead of profile, as outlined in the Mid-Year Expenditure Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37472/23]
Defence 1 question
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the reason for capital expenditure running €27 million behind profile, as outlined in the Mid-Year Expenditure Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37473/23]
Finance 1 question
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Finance the number of appeals to the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal that are currently outstanding; if the nominated person who resigned in March 2023 has been successfully replaced through the latest expression of interest campaign in April 2023; if new arrangements have been implemented, following the withdrawal of services by the National Rehabilitation Hospital, and if not, the projected timeline for their implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37814/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for expenditure running €319 million ahead of profile, as outlined in the Mid-Year Expenditure Report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37478/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Justice the reason for capital expenditure running €34 million behind profile, as outlined in the Mid-Year Expenditure Report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37476/23]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for capital expenditure running €84 million behind profile, as outlined in the Mid-Year Expenditure Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37470/23]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason for current expenditure running €231 million behind profile, as outlined in the Mid-Year Expenditure Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37480/23]

New lobbying 11 returns

Engineers Ireland Housing
- Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage debate: Defective Block Scheme Regulations and Review of IS 465: Discussion
Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland Finance
- Brokers Ireland pre 2024 budget submission
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns Development and Zoning · Environment · Finance · Agriculture
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- EUNature Restoration Law
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to mitigate increased cost of production and general inflationary pressures
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Farmers Through Brexit
- New Forestry Programme - A Lost Opportunity
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Budget 2024 recommendations to reduce harm from alcohol, including increase in excise duties, social responsibility levy on alcohol industry, establishment of an Alcohol Office, funding for services for all impacted by alcohol harm
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Policy and regulatory developments directly impacting on the National Lottery
Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG Energy and Natural Resources
- IOOA sent information on Corrib in the context of the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) 2023 Bill
Epilepsy Ireland Social Protection
- Seeking that Ministers, TDs and Senators support our campaign around improving access to the Free Travel scheme for people with epilepsy.

What your Mayo TDs did this week

Questions asked 71 total

New lobbying 10 returns

New lobbying 15 returns

Questions asked 41 total

New lobbying 11 returns