Emer Higgins — Fine Gael
0 votes ·
4 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked4 total
Education4 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education the details of the current demand versus supply of student placements in schools located in Dublin mid-west; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31947/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education the number of free schoolbooks distributed to schools in Dublin mid-west over the past year and for the semester ahead; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31948/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education the number of additional teachers employed in schools in Dublin mid-west in the past academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31949/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education the number of new SEN classes opened in schools in Dublin mid-west to accommodate increasing student numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31950/24]
Eoin Ó Broin — Sinn Féin
0 votes ·
38 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked38 total
Education20 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education for an update on school transport arrangements for an individual (details supplied); if a reply can be provided to the person’s parents, given they have been unable to make contact with the relevant offices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31430/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if it is intended to move the ICT grant to a more structured, reliable model, that is not subject to the availability of Exchequer funding and the wider capital needs of her Department given the integral role digital technologies now play in education and given the need for schools to have the ability to plan ahead in order to maintain and progress ICT infrastructure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32038/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if her Department will consider instating a calendar for funding for schools, that would ensure grants and other resources are available on set dates in order to assist schools in budget planning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32039/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if the ancillary grant will be reviewed in collaboration with schools to ensure the funding provided adequately covers the costs it is intended to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32040/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education to outline the current allocation model for SNAs to schools; if she is satisfied that this model serves schools and pupils effectively; when it is intended to review the allocation model; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32041/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the number of new ASD classes in mainstream schools that will open in the Lucan, Clondalkin, Palmerstown, Rathcoole, Newcastle, Saggart and Brittas areas at both primary and secondary school level for the 2024-2025 school year. [32042/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the actions taken by her Department to ensure increased first year places in schools in Lucan, Clondalkin, Palmerstown, Rathcoole, Newcastle, Saggart and Brittas for the 2024-2025 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32043/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the steps her Department has taken and plans to take to resolve the chronic teacher supply shortage impacting the education sector in recent years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32044/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if her Department has considered increasing the number of principal release days for teaching principals; if not, if it will be considered at the request of primary school principals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32045/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education for an update on the large-scale project for a school (details supplied) under the School Building Programme; when the project will advance given the tender issued in April 2023; if a commencement date is available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32046/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education for an update on the large-scale project for a school (details supplied) under the School Building Programme; if a commencement date is available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32047/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education for an update on the large-scale project for a school (details supplied) under the School Building Programme; when the project is expected to reach the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32048/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education for an update on the large-scale project for a school (details supplied) under the School Building Programme; when the project is expected to reach the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32049/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education for an update on the large-scale project for a school (details supplied) under the School Building Programme; when the project is expected to reach the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32050/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education for an update on the large-scale project for a school (details supplied) under the School Building Programme; when the project is expected to reach the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32051/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education for an update on the large-scale project for a school (details supplied) under the School Building Programme; when the project is expected to reach the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32052/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education for an update on the large-scale project for a school (details supplied) under the School Building Programme; when the project is expected to reach the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32053/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education for an update on the large-scale project for a school (details supplied) under the School Building Programme; when the project is expected to reach the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32054/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education for an update on the large-scale project for a school (details supplied) under the School Building Programme; when the project is expected to reach the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32055/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education for an update on the large-scale project for a school (details supplied) under the School Building Programme; when the project is expected to reach the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32056/24]
Health7 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason recommendation No. 45 has not yet been applied as per the detailed circular (details supplied); the timeframe on when it is expected to be applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31255/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason recommendation No. 45 has not yet been applied as per the detailed circular (details supplied); the timeframe on when it is expected to be applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31256/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when the HSE recruitment freeze will be lifted, and specifically in the area of community and public health nursing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31619/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if there is a limit on the amount of ozempic available to individuals under the GMS scheme on a monthly basis; if so, the reimbursement options available to individuals who are prescribed a higher amount than is available under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32311/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health for an update on the primary health centre at Boot Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, including an update on services currently operating; when full services are expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32312/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health for an update on recruitment for staff vacancies in the primary health centre, Boot Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, to include a breakdown of posts filled and unfilled. [32313/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health for an update on waiting times for both adult and child occupational therapy services in Clondalkin, Lucan, Palmerstown, Rathcoole, Newcastle, Saggart and Brittas, in tabular form; the efforts being made to increase staff in the services and reduce waiting times in the areas outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33487/24]
Housing4 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the work of the Approved Housing Body Classification Working Group; the number of meetings the group has had to date in 2024; the membership of the working group; and the progress that has been made to date towards securing off-balance sheet statistical classification for approved housing bodies. [31071/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of owner management companies currently in stage 3 of the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes; the length of time they have been in stage 3; the reason they cannot progress to the next stage; to provide a list of the projects identified as pathfinders; when they were identified as such; to provide an update on each of these pathfinders, including an estimation of when works will start and complete; and if all other approved applicants will have to wait for the completion of the pathfinder projects before they can progress beyond stage 3 of the process. [31822/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current limit of equity that can be provided under the affordable purchase scheme, both in cash terms per unit and as a percentage of the market value of the unit; and if there have been any individual schemes that have been provided with more funding that the current limits permit. [31865/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the full cost to the Exchequer of the development levy and water connection waiver in 2023; and the estimated full cost of the waiver in 2024. [31963/24]
Finance3 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance the number of landlords who have to date claimed the new rented residential relief introduced in budget 2024; and the number of these landlords, by local authority area. [32122/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance the cost of reducing the period in which pre-letting expenditure in respect of certain residential premises can be claimed from eight years to four years; and two years respectively. [33483/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance the cost of reducing the period in which the deduction for retrofitting expenditure can be claimed to one year, subject to the rental premises remaining in the rental market for a period of two, five and ten years respectively. [33484/24]
Foreign2 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason a specific document is being requested from an applicant as supporting documentation for a passport (details supplied), given the list of supporting documentation stated on his Department's website for an application of that nature does not include the document as a requirement. [31195/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if the issues pertaining to a foreign birth register application of a person (details supplied) have been resolved; if the application is now processing; the current average turnaround times for such applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31574/24]
Children1 question
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of the case of an individual (details supplied); if he will intervene to ensure the person can attend services with the necessary supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32618/24]
Rural1 question
2024-07-23Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her attention has been drawn to the policy of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to euthanise healthy dogs that are surrendered and are on the restricted breed list and to refuse to re-home or to send them to another rescue organisation; and the details of the powers the local authority has to take such actions. [31760/24]
Mark Ward — Sinn Féin
0 votes ·
14 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked14 total
Health9 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of authorised officers in each community health organisation across the HSE; the expected number needed for population-based care in each of the six HSE health regions, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31100/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE nursing homes that have been treated for legionella in the past; if residents were allowed to remain in-situ in any of these cases while treatment was carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31723/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 647 of 9 July 2024, if the 42 reports of sexual assaults were reported to the Gardaí; the outcomes of these investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32667/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 647 of 9 July 2024, the locations of the 42 reports of sexual assaults; the locations of these reported sexual assaults; the steps taken in these locations to prevent this from happening again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32668/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the remit of the HSE’s sexual safety task and finish group; if the group will publish what it finds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32669/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health given the recent case where a CAMHS psychiatrist pleaded guilty to sexual assault, whether one of 42 reports of sexual assaults was referenced in the Mental Health Commission’s annual report; if CAMHS reports sexual assaults to the Mental Health Commission;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32670/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of investigations at EU level for a drug (details supplied); if there is any such investigation in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32672/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 150 of 17 April 2024, if the lack of public health nurses in Dublin mid-west can be investigated (details supplied). [33291/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if resources are in place to provide a primary healthcare centre in Collinstown, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; if he will provide an update on the provision of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33649/24]
Environment1 question
2024-07-23Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications where an individual can make a complaint about the standard of works carried out by the SEAI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32301/24]
Transport1 question
2024-07-23Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on Kishoge train station; when it will be in operation; the total cost of works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31712/24]
Education1 question
2024-07-23Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education for an update on a school building project (details supplied); when this project will progress; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33718/24]
Justice1 question
2024-07-23Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the roll-out of the mental health crisis de-escalation team in Limerick; the reasons for the delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31713/24]
Agriculture1 question
2024-07-23Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding available from his Department for urban horse projects in 2024; how urban horse projects that are not funded this year can apply; where this funding has been allocated, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31603/24]