804. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he will take to disregard the Core funding 2022 overpayments to childcare providers that are in an already compromising position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39488/23]
803. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth how many childcare providers in Mayo were overpaid in their Core funding 2022 allocations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39487/23]
430. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39761/23]
154. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Finance if the help-to-buy scheme will be extended to second-hand homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39748/23]
9. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the breakdown of funding given by the State to all non-governmental organisations in receipt of €20,000 or more from Vote 27, for the year ending 2022, broken down by Irish- and foreign-based NGOs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39588/23]
8. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the breakdown of overseas aid given by the State directly to foreign governments for year ending 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39587/23]
2075. 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]
2074. 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]
2073. 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]
2072. 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]
2071. 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]
2061. 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]
1877. 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]
1830. 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]
1767. 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]
1766. 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]
1726. 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]
1484. 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]
1450. 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]
1449. 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]
1448. 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]
1447. 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]
1446. 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]
1445. 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]
1444. 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]
1443. 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]
1394. 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]
1304. 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]
1286. 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]
1222. 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]
1081. 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]
1080. 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]
1079. 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]
916. 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]
915. 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]
914. 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]
913. 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]
912. 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]
911. 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]
910. 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]
747. 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]
746. 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]
745. 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]
744. 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]
730. 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]
715. 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]
714. 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]
713. 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]
674. 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]
649. 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]