123. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport when a disabled parking permit will issue to a person in County Cork (details supplied). [37140/24]
474. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Justice when a person (details supplied) can expect a decision on their citizenship application. [36082/24]
442. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an invalidity pension application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [36248/24]
275. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education her views on the Schools Photovoltaic Programme; when this programme will be rolled out to all schools nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36090/24]
1812. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health in light of a proposed reform of the mental health legislation, if he will pay particular attention to proposals to restrict the options available when dealing with involuntary detention; if he will engage with professionals dealing in this area, in particular those dealing with the homeless community and where this interacts with mental health services and the process for involuntary detention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35144/24]
1763. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if, in light of the increasing annual renumeration thresholds for health care assistants, he will ensure that there is a commensurate increase in the funding of public beds in private nursing homes through the National Treatment Purchase Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34769/24]
1226. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current situation regarding an ACRES payment to a person in County Cork (details supplied); if he will provide details of the alleged overpayment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34207/24]
1143. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Justice the purpose of Stamp 0 visas; the type of visitor that this visa category is appropriate for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35077/24]
1073. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 289 of 11 July 2024, when the issuance of confirmation of non-citizenship will be issued to a person (details supplied) given that the correspondence on the matter has been replied to. [34199/24]
380. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if the recruitment pause in the HSE can be waived in respect of filling a post (details supplied). [30733/24]
376. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm receipt of a pre-Budget submission from an organisation (details supplied); and in light of a request for approved addiction services contained therein he will look favourably on this request. [30667/24]
375. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify the situation regarding the recruitment freeze on nursing posts in the HSE including that of psychiatric nurses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30664/24]
300. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current situation regarding a farm inspection (details supplied); the financial penalties involved; and if an appeal has been submitted in this case. [30663/24]
289. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 467 of the 28 February 2023, the reason her Department has not yet made contact with the individual involved regarding the issuance of confirmation of non-citizenship to this person (details supplied); and if she will make arrangements for immediate issuance of this required confirmation. [30732/24]
286. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Justice the current state of the review being conducted by her Department on the family reunification policy of migrant workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30618/24]
268. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has had a significant reduction in their disability allowance payment given that there has been no change in household income; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30617/24]
267. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person in County Cork (details supplied) has had a reduction in their invalidity pension. [30616/24]
244. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review the operation of the septic tank grants scheme and extend it to include all malfunctioning septic tanks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30665/24]
208. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education if she will make arrangements for the implementation of an approved salary increment (details supplied) which is overdue since the application was submitted in October 2023 and approved in early February 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30669/24]
133. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will make a comprehensive statement regarding the corporate governance structure of a company (details supplied) involved in the plastic bottle recycling including information regarding senior management and CEO salary, the issue of distribution of profits within the company and retained refunds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30666/24]
168. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if she expedite a decision on an application for a State pension (non-contributory) (details provided). [30142/24]
166. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person in County Cork (details supplied) will receive a decision on their disability allowance appeal. [30092/24]
354. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education the reason a school (details supplied) which applied for additional accommodation for two SET rooms in 2019 and additional classroom accommodation in 2020 is still awaiting sanction from her Department to proceed with this construction project. [29881/24]
487. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if it is compulsory for a person in County Cork (details supplied) to have to retire on 26 September 2024; and if he will outline the legal basis for this. [28907/24]
217. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the changes she is initiating regarding funding to development companies and community groups, respectively, with regard to maintenance works and payment to landowners under the walks scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28389/24]
216. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she is aware of the concerns being expressed by community groups regarding proposed changes to the funding arrangements under the walks scheme; if she accepts that funding allocated to these community groups for walks improvement carries no overhead or administrative costs and consequently delivers better value for money; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28388/24]
215. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she is aware of the study by Fáilte Ireland regarding the Beara Breifne walkway, estimating that it will take up to €22 million to bring the trail up to a world-class standard; if her Department is in a position to work with community groups and development companies on the Beara Breifne Way and local authorities to deliver the walkway improvements required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28383/24]
378. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will arrange respite care for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28113/24]
245. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if applicants being transferred from an acute hospital bed to a private nursing home have an automatic initial entitlement to nursing home subvention for a number of weeks whilst awaiting the outcome of a formal application for nursing home subvention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27684/24]
228. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he can arrange emergency respite care for a person (details supplied). [27672/24]
218. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the financial assistance available from his Department, if any, in respect of succession advice on the transfer of a family farm; the conditions attached to this assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27676/24]
192. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection the financial assistance available from her Department for assistance with substantial arrears of household energy bills (details supplied). [27712/24]
191. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a couple (details supplied) is not in receipt of the maximum State pension (contributory). [27675/24]
190. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has had their carer’s allowance payment withdrawn. [27674/24]
771. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health the level of fees paid by his Department to optometrists for eye tests for medical card holders; when this fee was established; when it was last reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25069/24]
461. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection the fees paid by her Department to optometrists for tests under the PRSI scheme; when this level of fee payment was determined; when it was last reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25070/24]
460. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection the current situation regarding a carer’s allowance application by a person in County Cork (details supplied); if her Department will acknowledge that the recipient responded to Department correspondence on 26 April 2023 and 14 October 2023 in respect of a review of this payment; if her Department will clarify the reason this payment was suspended when under review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25068/24]
452. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person in County Cork (details supplied) was refused a recent benefit claim; if she will review her entitlement to this payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24922/24]
319. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education if a person (details supplied) will be provided with transport to his day care centre. [25270/24]
290. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education the reason a school (details supplied) which applied for additional accommodation for two SET rooms in 2019 and additional classroom accommodation in 2020 is still awaiting sanction from her Department to proceed with this construction project. [24920/24]
179. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Finance the current situation regarding a claim for a pension by a person in County Cork (details supplied). [24921/24]
140. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person who is eligible for a reduced rate of State pension (contributory) due to not meeting the level of PRSI contributions for the maximum payment can improve their level of payment by deferring pension payment after their 66th birthday; and if she will outline how this works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24382/24]
474. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if the spouse of a recently deceased former employee of the HSE is entitled to a surviving partner’s partial pension payment (details supplied). [23978/24]
211. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware of an anomaly with regard to staff employed at a location (details supplied) regarding apprenticeship education; if he accepts that the principle of equal pay and allowances for equal work should apply in respect of all staff doing the same work; if, in the circumstances, he can indicate how this issue might be satisfactorily addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23095/24]
649. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the range of assistance available for a student at third level (details supplied). [22932/24]
648. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason a HEAR grant application (details supplied) has been turned down; if his Department was aware of the personal circumstances of the applicant when refusing the grant and if the case will be reviewed. [22931/24]
622. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health the current state of the school dental service; if he is aware that in certain circumstances the service is only providing access for emergency cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22837/24]
490. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review a young farmer's complementary income support scheme application and decision in light of circumstances (details supplied). [22819/24]
409. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if all documentation (details supplied) was reviewed in the context of an application for carer’s benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22820/24]