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Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
648. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
647. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
591. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
590. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
589. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
588. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
587. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
464. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
463. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
462. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
461. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
460. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
455. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
394. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
358. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
357. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
356. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
355. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
324. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
323. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
322. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
321. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
320. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
137. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
136. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
135. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 September 2023
39. 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]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 July 2023
85. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the supports in place for dormer houses that do not qualify for SEAI insulation funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36182/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 July 2023
29. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 125 of 13 June 2023, if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35889/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2023
562. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being taken to expand the number of placements for young farmers waiting to complete their green cert; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26656/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2023
452. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider increasing the current rate of grant for thatching a cottage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34937/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2023
90. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to elaborate on the measures her Department, in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland, is implementing to address escalating hotel prices, which is causing significant distress to customers and tourists seeking accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34766/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2023
84. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an update on the night-time economy and the task force to unlock the potential this sector will bring to city, town and village centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34767/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2023
36. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the details and payments associated with the suckler carbon efficiency programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34768/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2023
32. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps his Department is taking to encourage young people into the agricultural sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34769/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2023
209. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a child (details supplied) will receive an appointment for speech and language therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34747/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2023
208. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on the recruitment of speech and language therapist positions at a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34745/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2023
24. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on a Humanitarian Response to Ukraine will next meet. [32820/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2023
577. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to explain the detailed system that the Congested Districts Board used to purchase land from tenants and the terms of repayment that were agreed upon; if it can be confirmed that the tenants repaid the full cost of the purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33939/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2023
576. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to confirm if the Congested Districts Board authorised, under any Land Act, regulations at the time to seize lands occupied by tenants without formal agreement or purchase; if so, under which specific provisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33938/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2023
575. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, given that a parcel of land (details supplied) was subject to dual ownership, he can clarify whether there was any evidence of tenants surrendering their interests, either through formal agreement, purchase, or court order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33937/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2023
574. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he can address the issue of turbary rights and the ownership of a parcel of land (details supplied) of bog/land; if the Irish Land Commission has the responsibility to deal with this area; if he has the right, as Minister, to hold the title given that the land has been paid for by the tenant purchasers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33936/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2023
573. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he can provide any historical evidence or documentation from the period 1906 to 1923 that confirms the completion of a purchase agreement by the Congested Districts Board for a parcel of land (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33935/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2023
522. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Justice to provide an update on the increase in the number of gardaí this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34133/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2023
521. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Justice what her Department is doing to increase safety and security measures in rural communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34132/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2023
257. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the Revenue online system will be updated to accept applications from businesses which use oil, LPG or kerosene; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34052/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2023
313. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when planning permission will be granted to an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33214/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2023
163. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Social Protection to outline the progress on the expansion of the Hot School Meals Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33093/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2023
154. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Social Protection when the legislation to provide for the flexible pension age and a pension for carer’s will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33092/23]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2023
96. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated number of people on the Mayo local authority housing list at present; the likelihood of having housing needs met in the short-term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33095/23]