19. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Taoiseach if his Department or any body under its aegis currently directly employs cleaners and-or service officers; if so, the number of staff employed in each role; and the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form. [3223/25]
18. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Taoiseach if his Department or any body under its aegis currently outsources cleaning services and-or service officer or security officer roles to private companies; and the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form. [3205/25]
1628. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health his plans, if any, to make the medication lumateperone available via the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1872/25]
624. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education the reason for the delay in providing permanent school buildings for a school (details supplied); to outline where the process currently stands; the timeframe for the completion of the works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1567/25]
623. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education to outline the overall costs associated with the purchase and installation of prefabricated classrooms at a school (details supplied); associated ancillary and maintenance costs, by year, since 2001, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1566/25]
586. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education to provide details of any forthcoming ASD units; the units under development in planning for any primary schools in Howth or surrounding areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1124/25]
266. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the engagement his Department or the National Transport Authority has had with the residents of Ayrfield, Dublin 13, in relation to the proposed BusConnects plan which would see the removal of a section of the estate boundary wall between Ayrfield Drive and the Malahide Road; if the Minister is aware of the serious safety concerns which have been raised by residents that the removal of this wall between the residential estate and a large main road would pose to children; the actions the Minister or the NTA is proposing to address those concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1564/25]
7. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he expects the increases to Eir and An Post pensions as agreed earlier this year to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45532/24]
660. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are any plans regarding legislation to change the criteria for the widow’s pension following the O’Meara judgement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44323/24]
712. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the dog control statistics for 2023 will be published by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41308/24]
187. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will intervene with all relevant bodies to ensure that repeatedly promised and delayed essential improvements in access to the east side of Clongriffin train station are delivered without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41625/24]
244. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if the new national drugs strategy will definitively address alcohol in a comprehensive manner, or if a standalone national alcohol strategy is needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39335/24]
198. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education for an update on the new building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38757/24]
117. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if any consideration is being given to changing the ten-year rule for taxi drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38270/24]
2007. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students in 2023 that were denied a place on their course of choice due to the ‘third language’ criterion enforced by universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35513/24]
1111. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice if her Department is considering new legislation to attempt to address the perceived spike in motorcycle thefts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34592/24]
567. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education for an update on a building works application submitted by a school (details supplied). [34596/24]
493. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to the adding of polycystic ovary syndrome to the HSE’s PCRS in relation to a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28349/24]
140. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education when the SNA allocations for the academic year beginning September 2024 will be made known; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25917/24]
115. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance the reason registered blind persons are omitted from availing of the primary care certificate; his plans to include blind persons in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26106/24]
430. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Social Protection the average response time to the Oireachtas representatives’ email address regarding social welfare appeals. [24604/24]
443. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on when Section 39 workers can expect to receive agreed pay increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23712/24]
376. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on when Section 39 workers can expect to receive agreed pay increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23713/24]
281. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when funding for the caravan loan scheme for 2024 will be allocated to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23776/24]
310. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if a school place will be made available for a child (details supplied) for the academic year beginning September 2024. [21491/24]
61. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Taoiseach if the Government intends to offer counselling services to the survivors of the Stardust fire. [20510/24]
215. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice if there are plans on the part of the Department to review minimum sentencing laws for sex crimes, especially those involving children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20058/24]
385. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if those seeking to avail of a postal vote due to illness must pay for a certificate stating they are not fit to vote in person from a general practitioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18734/24]
534. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if an alternative venue can be sourced to facilitate a club (details supplied) which is due to close in June 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17534/24]
289. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if an alternative venue can be sourced to facilitate a club (details supplied) which is due to close in June 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17533/24]
98. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the proposed new Garda station at Northern Cross, Dublin 17; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16906/24]
551. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any discussions have been had regarding the establishment of an animal welfare unit within An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16309/24]
305. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education to meet with a group (details supplied) to discuss the long-promised redevelopment of a school in order to meet current demand. [16297/24]
304. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if she will meet with a group (details supplied) to discuss decreases in funding and increasing running costs being experienced that are not covered by the annual capitation grant. [16296/24]
260. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to allowing amputees without a medical card apply for the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15940/24]
30. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance if he or his Department are considering increasing the rate of and threshold for the 10% stamp duty with respect to the bulk purchase of residential property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15242/24]
1361. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if he plans to amend section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970, to extend the long-term illness scheme to encompass sufferers of mitochondria disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14308/24]
711. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there is any intention to extend the temporary development contribution waiver scheme beyond the end of April 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15343/24]
555. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if a school place will be available in Dublin 13 for a child (details supplied) for the academic year beginning September 2024. [15477/24]
1343. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to have a planned cardiac procedure carried out at the Mater Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12140/24]
1126. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider changing the criteria in order to successfully apply for the motorised transport grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11920/24]
534. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education for an update on the new building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13005/24]
445. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that a student (details supplied) will have a school place for the academic year beginning September 2024. [12226/24]
556. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a person (details supplied) can expect to be placed in full-time residential care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10188/24]
158. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his views on the possible extension of the MetroLink in order to integrate it into the Dublin/Belfast rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10128/24]
150. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on the application for a certificate of freedom to marry for a person (details supplied). [9758/24]
158. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health what a person (details supplied) must do to satisfy work permit criteria in order to work as a healthcare assistant. [9566/24]