82. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps the Government has taken to ensure that EU dialogue with the Gulf states and the Gulf Co-operation Council included respect for and accountability to international human rights law; the reason these matters were not reflected in the joint statement of the EU-GCC dialogue, and in particular, if the supply of weapons to warring parties in Sudan and the UN Security Council arms embargo on Darfur was raised during the dialogue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44613/24]
283. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to his stated policy of ensuring that as far as possible beneficiaries of temporary protection (BOTPs) are offered accommodation close to their current residences where contracts for those premises are not renewed, if he will ensure that those BOTPs who are currently accommodated in a hotel (details supplied) will be offered accommodation in Wexford town either at another accommodation centre or elsewhere close to where they have established deep community relations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43605/24]
50. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport his views on the reopening of the Wexford to Waterford rail line; the current status of necessary repairs to the Barrow Bridge; if it is his Department’s policy to re-open this rail link; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43349/24]
638. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth why Ukrainian nationals in receipt of accommodation under the temporary protection arrangements afforded to such nationals in a hotel (details supplied) have been told that they are required to move despite having established deep links in the local community, including children attending the local schools; why the contract for this facility is not being renewed; if he will reconsider the renewal of this contract having regard to the disruption and upset being caused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43017/24]
24. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has had any discussions with the president of the European Commission regarding the establishment of a commissioner for defence and security; his understanding of the role and function of this new position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36392/24]
220. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason Ukrainian nationals in receipt of accommodation under the temporary protection arrangements afforded to such nationals in a hotel (details supplied) have been told that they are required to move despite having established deep links in the local community, including children attending the local schools; the reason the contract for this facility is not being renewed; if he will reconsider the renewal of this contract having regard to the disruption and upset being caused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42086/24]
137. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport he is aware of the lack of EV charging points in the Rosslare Europort and Rosslare Strand tourist area; the plans to address this obvious deficit in one of our main gateway ports and tourist areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40710/24]
122. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will review the regulations under the warmer homes scheme to allow works to be grant aided to households that are in particular hardship, but are slightly outside the age of homes which qualify under existing regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40687/24]
62. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is working with like-minded colleagues in the European Union to develop a strategy to combat the rise of far-right actors across Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36394/24]
39. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the actions he has taken to mobilise international opposition to the huge increase in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36391/24]
25. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to set out the contacts he has had with UN and EU Member States concerning the urgent need to have a ceasefire in Gaza, in particular his contacts with US, Egyptian and Qatari representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36390/24]
17. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he has taken to date to address the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36389/24]
148. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what is preventing his Department from funding preparatory, preliminary and actual works to dredge Dungarvan Harbour sufficiently to facilitate access to and from Cé Heilbhic in Gaeltacht na nDéise; if he is aware that the indigenous fishing industry is under threat because of silting in the harbour, which is reducing the times daily when boats can get in and out of the quay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39481/24]
135. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Justice when the review of the operations of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, as required under section 6 of that Act, will be completed and submitted to her; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39511/24]
98. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she is aware of the enormous number of voluntary groups and countless individuals who give their time to produce and perform musical theatre in every part of the country; if she believes a dedicated line of funding should be available for such groups who provide an introduction to both music and theatre to a huge number of children and young people and who enable communities everywhere to enjoy the highest standard of musical theatre production; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39479/24]
83. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is aware of the difficulty being experienced by companies in the motor industry, including companies with HGVs, buses, domestic and commercial vehicles, in finding trained technicians and mechanics; if work permits for vehicle technicians are limited by his Department; if he is satisfied the current limit meets the needs of these companies; the plans to address this difficulty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39487/24]
322. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Justice if she has recently reviewed the designation of South Africa as a safe country for asylum applicants; the number of other EU Member States that have designated South Africa as a safe country; the criteria used in evaluating safe-country status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38501/24]
40. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education when approval will be given to proceed to the next stage of works to provide urgent accommodation for a new autism unit/class, for a school (details supplied); when architects to design the project will be appointed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38151/24]
407. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Health if all the circumstances have been taken into account in deciding the eligibility of a person (details supplied) to a discretionary medical card; if the change of economic circumstances which will occur in October for this person and their spouse have been considered; if he will review the decision not to grant a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37224/24]
245. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider awarding a domiciliary care allowance to a person (details supplied) at a date earlier than decided by her Department, having regard to the length of time that the child concerned was awaiting a professional diagnosis, which was only received after a private assessment arranged with the support of a charitable organisation, and who is still awaiting further assessment for ASD; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37259/24]
288. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Health if he will set out in detail his proposals for a comprehensive independent inquiry into the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in Ireland; when the terms of reference will be finalised and published; the consultation he has undertaken in preparation for this inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37207/24]
226. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a disability allowance appeal for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37200/24]
853. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) who wishes to return third level education after an extended absence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36766/24]
330. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education if she is aware that at least 24 post primary students from the Ballymurn area in County Wexford have no direct bus provision to attend post primary schools in Wexford town; if the needs of the growing population in Ballymurn have been examined by her Department; if she plans to ensure that these students and many others to follow will be able to access a direct school bus service to Wexford town; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36733/24]
300. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the public protests that have been held in Ardmore, County Waterford, calling on her to take urgent action in relation to school transport for secondary school students whose only option currently is to meet a bus on the very busy N25 road; if she has reviewed the transport provision for these students, having regard to their safety; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36362/24]
1783. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Health if he has sought an increase in funding for an organisation (details supplied) in Budget 2025; if he accepts that an allocation for 2025 of €5.5 million for the organisation, which represents 50% of its operational costs, will be required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34986/24]
1957. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Health if he will set out the treatment available for medical card holders who require extensive and urgent dental treatment beyond that which can be provided by a local dentist; if a hospital (details supplied) accepts such referrals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30878/24]
1681. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has met with representatives of an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the national veterinary prescription system; if he intends to sign a new Statutory Instrument in relation to veterinary medicinal products on foot of EU regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32644/24]
1423. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 281 of 15 February 2024, when a decision will be made on the application for citizenship by a person (details supplied) who applied to her Department for citizenship on 19 February 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30898/24]
588. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education if she will re-examine an application for school transport for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30895/24]
546. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of IDA site visits to County Wexford made in the past 18 months, in tabular form; the results to date of any such visits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31286/24]
545. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the names of all the IDA client companies with operations in County Wexford at present; the number of employees in each such company, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31285/24]
469. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the total amount allocated and spent to date under the EU Brexit adjustment reserve; the specific projects to which funds were allocated; the amount of each allocation; the total amount allocated to Ireland under the reserve funding; the total amount expected to be drawn down by Ireland under this fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31283/24]
370. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Finance when proposals for a revised disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme, as recommended by the final report of the National Disability Inclusion Strategy Transport Working Group, will be brought to Government; when a modern, fit-for-purpose, vehicle adaptation scheme will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32441/24]
208. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if he will personally review the fee being charged for a public service vehicle licence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31739/24]
73. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the next designated marine area plan will be announced; if the cross-Government taskforce on offshore wind energy has recommended a specific Irish port or ports to service future offshore wind energy; his plans to ensure that Irish ports are sufficiently developed to carry out this work and in a timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31281/24]
72. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the actions taken to date to ensure that Ireland's onshore grid capacity is developed in tandem with the development of offshore wind generation; the specific capital projects needed to provide adequate grid capacity to distribute planned offshore wind energy over the next ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31280/24]
71. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the seven offshore renewable energy projects for which he issued marine area consents in 2021; the current status of the four offshore wind projects under the offshore renewable electricity support scheme which were successful in the first offshore wind auction; when he expects planning and regulatory processes for these projects to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31263/24]
460. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when he will allocate capital funding for the new Wexford campus of SETU; the discussions he has had to date with the university in relation to its capital requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30748/24]
280. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Justice when the review of her Department’s policy on family reunification will be completed; when she intends to publish revised policy in this area; if she will list the groups and individuals whom she has consulted on this policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30543/24]
362. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he will take to ensure that a family (details supplied) currently required to reside in two different accommodation centres can be reunited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27879/24]
302. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Justice the progress made to date in negotiating increased fees to criminal barristers employed by the State in court actions; when a review of the structure and level of fees will be commenced; if representatives of an organisation (details supplied) have met with officials from her Department to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28020/24]
299. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Justice if she will review the operation of the scheme of compensation for personal injuries criminally inflicted, to ensure that victims of serious crime who suffer serious injuries are not refused compensation simply on the basis of not applying to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal within the prescribed time limits; if she accepts that not all citizens are aware of the timelines involved or are too involved in their own recovery to work within the set guidelines; if she is satisfied with the publicity and state of knowledge among the general public of this scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27853/24]
256. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will offer free or subsidised use of the Passage East car ferry connecting County Wexford with County Waterford to free travel pass holders; if she is aware that this service is used by many residents of south County Wexford to access medical services in County Waterford, including University Hospital Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26736/24]
166. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education if she will review the decision in relation to a school (details supplied) which is due to lose a mainstream class teacher from the beginning of the next school year, although its enrolment number has increased by ten since September 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26733/24]
74. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education if she will review the decision not to provide an additional ASD class at a school (details supplied), despite the school having been contacted by her Department in March asking if the school was interested in opening an additional class to cater for pupils in the school in need of ASD support, some of whom have now been advised to transfer to a school some distance outside of the town; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25632/24]
911. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he plans to review the current SUSI grant system, in particular with regard to assisting mature students, some of whom because of the housing crisis are still forced to live in their parents’ home and are therefore not entitled to receive grants to pursue their chosen course of study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25329/24]
551. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 224 of 30 May 2024, in relation to a person (details supplied), if she will identify how this person should engage with her Department in order to revert to their true identity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25199/24]
100. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 157 of 9 May 2023, if he will revisit the supports provided by his Department to family members of former Defence Forces personnel, including funeral costs for family members as an additional benefit, to aid recruitment and retention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24628/24]