64. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the numbers of individuals subject to the domicile levy in 2021, 2022 and 2023; if he is considering any reforms in the structure and implementation of the levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41759/23]
63. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the revenue raised by the domicile levy for the past three years, in tabular form; the estimated revenue that would be raised from doubling the domicile levy from €200,000 to €400,000 under the existing criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41758/23]
46. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the projected yield respectively in 2022 and 2023 from the price cap on non-gas electricity generators; if he will outline the formula applied for determining the amount; what the projected estimates provided to him by officials in his Department for the amount to be raised were; when the last estimate was made; what the additional revenue would be if extended to end of 2023, and 2024 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41838/23]
45. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the projected yield respectively in 2022 and 2023 from the temporary solidarity contribution on fossil fuel production and oil refining sectors; if he will outline the formula applied for determining the amount; what the projected estimates provided to him by officials in his Department for the amount to be raised were; when the last estimate was made; what the additional revenue would be if extended to end of 2023 and 2024 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41837/23]
581. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health if the HSE is planning to increase investment and promotion of menopause services in Louth; if the HSE will consider the creation of a new complex menopause clinic at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41478/23]
430. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Justice for an update on an application by a person (details supplied) for a de facto visa; to provide, if possible, an indication of when a decision might be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41658/23]
394. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Justice when she plans to address the serious issues raised by the Bar Council on the need for fees paid to barristers practising criminal law in respect of the legal aid scheme to be increased in the context of cuts to the fees schedule which were first introduced in 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41204/23]
388. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Social Protection the projected yield in 2024 from increasing the employers' PRSI rate of 11.05% by 1%, and what the full year yield in 2025 would be; how many people would be impacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41538/23]
178. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her attention has been drawn to a campaign to secure a home (details supplied) for cultural use; if her Department has been contacted with a view to the State or agencies of the State purchasing the home; if she will consider supporting the objective of purchasing the home and putting the property to appropriate cultural use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40844/23]
101. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport if his Department and/or agencies under the aegis of his Department have ensured that EU transfer of undertakings (TUPE) requirements will be applied in full by the new operator of the search-and-rescue helicopter contract as it relates to employees of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40062/23]
2050. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has plans to reduce the substantial financial burden on graduate entry medical students as part of his proposals in the context of budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37823/23]
438. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance if the file relating to a matter (details supplied) has been provided to the National Archives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37662/23]
437. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance whether he issued any instructions or gave any directions to the special liquidator of IBRC, pursuant to section 9 of the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Act 2013 or otherwise, relating to legal proceedings taken against a company (details supplied) arising from its previous role as auditor of Anglo Irish Bank; if so, to outline the nature of those instructions or directions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37530/23]
10. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Taoiseach to confirm if the CSO is considering switching to a different way of measuring Ireland's economic performance and industrial output (details supplied); if so, what techniques will be used; when any change will be introduced; and if a request for such a change has been made by Eurostat. [38360/23]
1372. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health the reason a HSE employee (details supplied) who has met the criteria to qualify for the pandemic recognition payment has not received the payment to which they are entitled; when the application will be processed and paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36863/23]
1224. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health the reason a child (details supplied) has not been accepted as a client of CAMHS in Louth despite presenting with severe behavioural problems for some time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36152/23]
1223. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health to consider correspondence from a disability sector provider (details supplied) whose staff have been incorrectly excluded from accessing the pandemic recognition payment; if he agrees that a direct and objective comparison can be made between the status of workers in private nursing homes who have received the payment and workers at the facility referred to in the correspondence who have been excluded from the scheme; if he will have this matter addressed in the interests of the equitable and consistent application of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36149/23]
1139. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) qualifies for the pandemic special recognition payment; if so, when they will receive payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35851/23]
1138. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health if an individual (details supplied) qualifies for the pandemic special recognition payment; if so, when they will receive payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35850/23]
1075. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in view of the European Commission's announcement of 13 July that it is to send Ireland a reasoned opinion for the failure to fully transpose the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) by the agreed deadline of 28 June 2022, when he expects the Government to fully comply with its obligations in respect of this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36865/23]
1017. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason a child (details supplied) has yet to receive an assessment of needs through the local HSE system, despite two requests having been made by his family since 2018; when they will receive the assessment they need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36134/23]
941. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reasons for the delay in the implementation of a new Forestry Programme; if he will detail the concerns the European Commission is reported to have with the programme submitted by his Department; the action his Department is taking to address those concerns; if he will confirm a timeline for the commencement of the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36866/23]
860. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Justice if, under the circumstances, an early decision will be made on a naturalisation application which was made in January 2023 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36472/23]
703. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider providing for the extension of the free travel scheme to a category of individuals (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36151/23]
686. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department will sanction the employment of an assistant supervisor for a community employment scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35843/23]
561. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has asked An Bord Pleanála to develop a system whereby those who are awaiting a decision will be provided with a number in a queue in order that applicants and appeal parties can have information and updates as to when a decision on their file may be made; if an online and accessible system is under consideration; if An Bord Pleanála plans to initiate communication with all individuals who currently have an application awaiting decision in order to provide an estimate as to when their case will be decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35642/23]
560. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will request from An Bord Pleanála details of the current waiting times for decisions; if he will provide information on the average waiting time for decisions in 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35641/23]
404. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in view of the European Commission's announcement of 13 July 2023 that it is to send Ireland a reasoned opinion for the failure to fully transpose the Representative Actions Directive (Directive (EU) 2020/1828) by the agreed deadline of 25 December 2022, when he expects the Government to fully comply with its obligations in respect of this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36864/23]
403. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is concerned at reports (details supplied) of Irish manufactured components having found their way into armaments used by the Russian military; if he will describe the nature and scope of the investigation referred to by the Taoiseach on his recent visit to Kyiv; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36857/23]
390. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on correspondence from an organisation (details supplied); if he and his officials plan to engage further with the organisation on the matters raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36458/23]
370. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of new net jobs created in Enterprise Ireland-client client companies (broken down by client company name), in County Louth, in tabular form, for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35631/23]
369. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of new net jobs created in IDA-client companies (broken down by client company name), in County Louth, in tabular form, for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35630/23]
348. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide mapping details and a report detailing the state of completion of works undertaken as a result of a €22,500 grant the OPW provided to Meath County Council in 2011 which was designed to remove and relocate existing pipes and ancillary works at Eastham Stream, Bettystown, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35817/23]
310. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of an anomaly in the application of the zero VAT rate on books and e-books that exempts popular online audiobook platforms (details supplied) which are judged to be providing a digital service and are therefore obliged to charge VAT; if he will address this anomaly that unfairly discriminates against those with visual impairments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36145/23]
289. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money a firm (details supplied) has agreed to pay in relation to the settlement of a case; the total cost to the State of litigating the case in question since 2012; if the settlement included a contribution to the State’s legal costs; if so, if he will provide details in monetary and/or percentage terms of the proportion of the settlement that covered such costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35814/23]
216. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport if he will establish through TII and a company (details supplied) the amount of revenue generated by the town tolls on the Donore Road, Drogheda, in 2021 and 2022, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36137/23]
200. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport when his Department plans to approve Meath County Council to move to the next stage of the proposed Julianstown traffic relief by-pass scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35816/23]
192. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport the current status of funding for the Ardee by-pass; his views on whether the development of the planned by-pass would allow the centre of Ardee to become a more liveable and healthier place from the point of view of a reduction in air pollution in a built-up area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35720/23]
77. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is aware of correspondence between an individual representing an important sectoral interest (details supplied) which raises important matters in relation to a company and his Department's function in respect of minerals policy; if his officials will engage more formally with the body on the issues laid out in correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36011/23]
76. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if as Minister with responsibility for minerals policy he will meet trade unions that represent the workers at a mine (details supplied) about the future of the mine and related matters; if his Department will engage with the unions and other relevant departments and agencies on the proposition of a taskforce to consider the future of the mine and with a focus on 'Tara Deep'; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36010/23]
75. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is aware of the calls by the group of unions at a mine (details supplied) for a review of the annual royalties regime as it relates to production; if he is prepared to review and consider a temporary suspension or postponement as a means to support the early return to production at the mine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36009/23]
229. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if consideration will be given to accommodating an individual (details supplied) in a certain accommodation centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34739/23]
167. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is aware of the extreme difficulties often presented for many workers in the early years sector and other sections of the broader education system in making claims for jobseeker's payments at the end of school terms; if she will commit to streamlining this system in order to make it more efficient and effective for claimants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34746/23]
102. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is concerned about the series of proposed collective redundancies at a company (details supplied); if he will confirm the date on which he was formally notified by the company; if the IDA is working with the company to minimise the number of potential redundancies and identify cost savings as an alternative to redundancies at the plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34502/23]
671. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health if he will consider including testosterone cypionate in the drug payment scheme in view of the financial hardships being endured by patients (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33492/23]
Bill entitled an Act to enable and assist the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission better to perform its functions in relation to protecting consumers from abuse by undertakings of a dominant position by imposing unfair purchase prices, for that purpose to amend the Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014, and to provide for related matters.
420. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Justice if she plans to provide an extension to the operational period of the Drogheda Implementation Board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32144/23]
419. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Justice to outline in detail the number of members of An Garda Síochána in place at the station in Drogheda, County Louth in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32142/23]
398. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department has carried out an “examination and assessment of the issues pertaining to the provision of information to pension scheme members in relation to costs and charges incurred by pension schemes and, if deemed to be required, to identify and develop the appropriate policy responses and associated methodologies”, as referenced in her Second Stage speech on 22 September 2022 on the Pensions (Amendment) (Transparency in Charges) Bill 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32435/23]
397. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Social Protection when she plans to introduce a pensions cost-transparency initiative, as referenced in the Pensions (Amendment) (Transparency in Charges) Bill 2021 Second Stage Dáil Éireann debate on 22 September 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32434/23]