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Question· writtenPQ 224asked

224. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to clarify the situation where a tenant receives a notice to quit a tenancy and the reason given by the landlord is that they intend to sell the property; can the local authority step in at this stage whilst the tenant is in place and attempt to negotiate a tenant in situ property purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45918/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2023

224. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to clarify the situation where a tenant receives a notice to quit a tenancy and the reason given by the landlord is that they intend to sell the property; can the local authority step in at this stage whilst the tenant is in place and attempt to negotiate a tenant in situ property purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45918/23]

Question· oralPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to outline the women's sport that will be advanced and supported at all levels with the announcement of a doubling in funding for women's sport; the plans that are under way to ensure more women and girls participate in all sports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45548/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2023

63. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to outline the women's sport that will be advanced and supported at all levels with the announcement of a doubling in funding for women's sport; the plans that are under way to ensure more women and girls participate in all sports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45548/23]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media how the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme can assist sports clubs and national governing bodies to champion localised measures and adaption to the ongoing climate crisis and drive the adoption of positive climate action across the wider community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45549/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2023

52. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media how the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme can assist sports clubs and national governing bodies to champion localised measures and adaption to the ongoing climate crisis and drive the adoption of positive climate action across the wider community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45549/23]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will expedite the proposed Budget increase for foster carers to 1 January 2024, in view of the fact that this group have not had an increase in their allowance for over a decade. [45560/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2023

233. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will expedite the proposed Budget increase for foster carers to 1 January 2024, in view of the fact that this group have not had an increase in their allowance for over a decade. [45560/23]

Question· writtenPQ 383asked

383. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice when Part 15 Legal Services Regulatory Authority Act will be commenced; the reason it has not been commenced to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44763/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2023

383. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice when Part 15 Legal Services Regulatory Authority Act will be commenced; the reason it has not been commenced to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44763/23]

Question· writtenPQ 318asked

318. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update in relation to any engagements with the EU Commission in relation to the short-term holiday let register agreed by Cabinet in December 2022; if there are any updates in relation to its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44862/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2023

318. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update in relation to any engagements with the EU Commission in relation to the short-term holiday let register agreed by Cabinet in December 2022; if there are any updates in relation to its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44862/23]

Question· writtenPQ 306asked

306. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that one of the State's largest mortgage providers (details supplied) is unwilling to allow a second charge on mortgages, thus blocking its customers from accessing the vacant property refurbishment grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44706/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2023

306. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that one of the State's largest mortgage providers (details supplied) is unwilling to allow a second charge on mortgages, thus blocking its customers from accessing the vacant property refurbishment grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44706/23]

Question· writtenPQ 292asked

292. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on any engagements with the EU Commission in relation to the short-term holiday let register agreed by Cabinet in December 2022; if there are any updates on its implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44861/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2023

292. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on any engagements with the EU Commission in relation to the short-term holiday let register agreed by Cabinet in December 2022; if there are any updates on its implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44861/23]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education when her Department's professional and technical team will complete the review of a report (details supplied); when a decision is likely to be communicated to the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44863/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2023

233. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education when her Department's professional and technical team will complete the review of a report (details supplied); when a decision is likely to be communicated to the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44863/23]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

166. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Finance for an update in relation to insurance measures which are available to residents living in flood risk areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45228/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2023

166. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Finance for an update in relation to insurance measures which are available to residents living in flood risk areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45228/23]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

65. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education if, in light of the small area census data release, her forward planning section will re-examine the need for a new secondary school in Dublin 8. [45027/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2023

65. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education if, in light of the small area census data release, her forward planning section will re-examine the need for a new secondary school in Dublin 8. [45027/23]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

161. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if non-coursing greyhound births are recorded contemporaneously on RCETS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44605/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2023

161. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if non-coursing greyhound births are recorded contemporaneously on RCETS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44605/23]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

160. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the former CEO of Rásaiocht Con Éireann (details supplied) resigned voluntarily from this position; if not, if their tenure as CEO was terminated by RCE; the terms or conditions were attached to their departure; if a severance package was paid to the individual in question; and if so, the amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44604/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2023

160. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the former CEO of Rásaiocht Con Éireann (details supplied) resigned voluntarily from this position; if not, if their tenure as CEO was terminated by RCE; the terms or conditions were attached to their departure; if a severance package was paid to the individual in question; and if so, the amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44604/23]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

159. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason responsibility for horse and greyhound racing was transferred from the Department of Tourism, Sport and Recreation to his Department 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44603/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2023

159. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason responsibility for horse and greyhound racing was transferred from the Department of Tourism, Sport and Recreation to his Department 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44603/23]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

158. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of people employed full-time and part-time, respectively, by Rásaiocht Con Éireann, broken down by job title, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44602/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2023

158. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of people employed full-time and part-time, respectively, by Rásaiocht Con Éireann, broken down by job title, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44602/23]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware that non-coursing greyhounds are being routinely raced at greyhound tracks around the country without the owner and trainer being named, in direct contravention of the rules of Rásaiocht Con Éireann; if he is aware that this is being done to allow trainers who are subject to an exclusion order to race, contrary to the rules of Rásaiocht Con Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44601/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2023

157. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware that non-coursing greyhounds are being routinely raced at greyhound tracks around the country without the owner and trainer being named, in direct contravention of the rules of Rásaiocht Con Éireann; if he is aware that this is being done to allow trainers who are subject to an exclusion order to race, contrary to the rules of Rásaiocht Con Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44601/23]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

128. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what regulations exist for requiring apartment developments to provide green bins and ensure proper recycling facilitates are in place. [44475/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2023

128. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what regulations exist for requiring apartment developments to provide green bins and ensure proper recycling facilitates are in place. [44475/23]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the way his Department applies the whole-of-Government approach regarding Ireland's policy on differentiation between Israel and the illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian land; the practical steps his Department takes in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44620/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2023

71. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the way his Department applies the whole-of-Government approach regarding Ireland's policy on differentiation between Israel and the illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian land; the practical steps his Department takes in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44620/23]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

90. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education if her Department will commission a national plan for the support and management of exceptionally able children in the Irish education system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44280/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2023

90. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education if her Department will commission a national plan for the support and management of exceptionally able children in the Irish education system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44280/23]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice if, in light of the new polling published by the Commission for Victims and Survivors Northern Ireland on the impact of the Troubles on the population of this State, she will examine the introduction of bespoke troubles impact payments as exist in the North of Ireland and the island of Britain. [44117/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2023

24. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice if, in light of the new polling published by the Commission for Victims and Survivors Northern Ireland on the impact of the Troubles on the population of this State, she will examine the introduction of bespoke troubles impact payments as exist in the North of Ireland and the island of Britain. [44117/23]

Question· writtenPQ 607asked

607. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations arising from the National Review of State Supports for PhD Researchers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43967/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2023

607. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations arising from the National Review of State Supports for PhD Researchers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43967/23]

Question· writtenPQ 427asked

427. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will advocate for a child benefit-type payment for IPATs as included in the Government White Paper to end Direct Provision. [43693/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2023

427. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will advocate for a child benefit-type payment for IPATs as included in the Government White Paper to end Direct Provision. [43693/23]

Question· writtenPQ 377asked

377. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice the number of addiction councillors by institution in the IPS, by year in tabular form; the number of vacancies; the number of prisoners by institution classified with addiction issues; and if she feels the current staffing levels are sufficient to adequately deal with the number of prisoners with addition issues. [44118/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2023

377. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice the number of addiction councillors by institution in the IPS, by year in tabular form; the number of vacancies; the number of prisoners by institution classified with addiction issues; and if she feels the current staffing levels are sufficient to adequately deal with the number of prisoners with addition issues. [44118/23]

Question· writtenPQ 376asked

376. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice when the prison probation trams stopped running any type of group therapy interventions due to the lack of staff by prison institution and, if available, the number of group therapy interventions that took place from 2010 to date by institution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44116/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2023

376. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice when the prison probation trams stopped running any type of group therapy interventions due to the lack of staff by prison institution and, if available, the number of group therapy interventions that took place from 2010 to date by institution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44116/23]

Question· writtenPQ 368asked

368. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice the number of prisoners, per year, by institution, from 2010 to date; and the number of probation officers by institution for the corresponding period, in tabular form. [43924/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2023

368. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice the number of prisoners, per year, by institution, from 2010 to date; and the number of probation officers by institution for the corresponding period, in tabular form. [43924/23]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education the total number of 6th-class students enrolled in primary schools in the Dublin 8 SPA in each of the years from 2015-2016 to 2021-2022, specifying the number of students in Catholic, Church of Ireland, and multi-denominational primary schools. [43991/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2023

220. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education the total number of 6th-class students enrolled in primary schools in the Dublin 8 SPA in each of the years from 2015-2016 to 2021-2022, specifying the number of students in Catholic, Church of Ireland, and multi-denominational primary schools. [43991/23]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

219. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education the number of places made available, by ethos that is, Catholic, Church of Ireland or multi-denominational, in first year in secondary schools in the Dublin 8 SPA in each of the years 2016 to 2022, in tabular form. [43990/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2023

219. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education the number of places made available, by ethos that is, Catholic, Church of Ireland or multi-denominational, in first year in secondary schools in the Dublin 8 SPA in each of the years 2016 to 2022, in tabular form. [43990/23]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

216. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education the total number of 6th-class students currently enrolled in primary schools in the Dublin 8 SPA (2022-2023) in tabular form, specifying the number of students in Catholic, Church of Ireland, and multi-denominational primary schools; and the total number of first-year secondary school places that will be available next year (2023-2024) in the SPA, specifying the total number of spaces available in Catholic, Church of Ireland, and multi-denominational secondary schools. [43962/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2023

216. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education the total number of 6th-class students currently enrolled in primary schools in the Dublin 8 SPA (2022-2023) in tabular form, specifying the number of students in Catholic, Church of Ireland, and multi-denominational primary schools; and the total number of first-year secondary school places that will be available next year (2023-2024) in the SPA, specifying the total number of spaces available in Catholic, Church of Ireland, and multi-denominational secondary schools. [43962/23]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the reason TVE staff in the Houses of the Oireachtas or Government Departments are not eligible for maternity leave. [43665/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2023

147. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the reason TVE staff in the Houses of the Oireachtas or Government Departments are not eligible for maternity leave. [43665/23]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

121. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Finance when a decision will be made on implementation of the recommendations of the final report of the NDIS transport working group's review of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme. [43923/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2023

121. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Finance when a decision will be made on implementation of the recommendations of the final report of the NDIS transport working group's review of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme. [43923/23]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Transport the reason the NTA extension of vehicle age limits for taxis during the Covid pandemic applied only to vehicles up to 151 registrations but not 152 and subsequent years up until the pandemic itself; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44106/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2023

75. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Transport the reason the NTA extension of vehicle age limits for taxis during the Covid pandemic applied only to vehicles up to 151 registrations but not 152 and subsequent years up until the pandemic itself; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44106/23]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

27. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide a timeline on the publication of a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43750/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2023

27. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide a timeline on the publication of a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43750/23]

Bill· Public2023/87lapsed

Children (Amendment) Bill 2023

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2023

Bill entitled an Act to ensure all those who should be provided with the benefits of privacy in relation to offences committed as a minor do in fact receive such protection.

Question· writtenPQ 470asked

470. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the greyhound track attendance figures for Shelbourne Park for the semi-finals and the final of the 2023 Derby, with a breakdown of the figures into paid and complimentary entry and entry by adults, children, greyhound owners and trainers, bookmakers, and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42172/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

470. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the greyhound track attendance figures for Shelbourne Park for the semi-finals and the final of the 2023 Derby, with a breakdown of the figures into paid and complimentary entry and entry by adults, children, greyhound owners and trainers, bookmakers, and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42172/23]

Question· writtenPQ 469asked

469. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if all non-coursing greyhounds presented to race on Rásaíocht Con Éireann-licensed tracks must be registered on the RCÉTS; if this includes dogs registered to owners normally resident outside the Republic of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42171/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

469. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if all non-coursing greyhounds presented to race on Rásaíocht Con Éireann-licensed tracks must be registered on the RCÉTS; if this includes dogs registered to owners normally resident outside the Republic of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42171/23]

Question· writtenPQ 450asked

450. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice the number of staff working directly in the processing of visa/immigration applications, by year, from 2010 to date; and the number of applications processed in each year, in tabular form. [42666/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

450. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice the number of staff working directly in the processing of visa/immigration applications, by year, from 2010 to date; and the number of applications processed in each year, in tabular form. [42666/23]

Question· writtenPQ 446asked

446. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí who are currently suspended in relation to alleged corruption offences in each of the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42447/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

446. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí who are currently suspended in relation to alleged corruption offences in each of the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42447/23]

Question· writtenPQ 444asked

444. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice to provide a breakdown, by division, in tabular form, of the number of civilian staff in gardaí, and their grade, for each of the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42451/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

444. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice to provide a breakdown, by division, in tabular form, of the number of civilian staff in gardaí, and their grade, for each of the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42451/23]

Question· writtenPQ 432asked

432. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice if the legislation disregarding historical homosexual offences will be included in the autumn legislative programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42174/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

432. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice if the legislation disregarding historical homosexual offences will be included in the autumn legislative programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42174/23]

Question· writtenPQ 276asked

276. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for a timeline for the implementation of the Strategic Framework Plan for Dublin Castle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42615/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

276. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for a timeline for the implementation of the Strategic Framework Plan for Dublin Castle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42615/23]