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Question· writtenPQ 945asked

945. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on her Department’s work to draft the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) (Amendment) Bill, which will address issues relating to citizenship and parentage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16974/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2025

945. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on her Department’s work to draft the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) (Amendment) Bill, which will address issues relating to citizenship and parentage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16974/25]

Question· writtenPQ 821asked

821. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will provide an update on her Department’s work to introduce surrogacy leave; if a provision will be made for same-sex couples in the interim; if leave entitlements may be in place for a same-sex couple expecting a child born through surrogacy in August 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16972/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2025

821. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will provide an update on her Department’s work to introduce surrogacy leave; if a provision will be made for same-sex couples in the interim; if leave entitlements may be in place for a same-sex couple expecting a child born through surrogacy in August 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16972/25]

Question· writtenPQ 759asked

759. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his Department’s plans to introduce further actions under ACRES that may encourage further participation amongst farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16702/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2025

759. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his Department’s plans to introduce further actions under ACRES that may encourage further participation amongst farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16702/25]

Question· writtenPQ 758asked

758. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on his Department’s work to support beef farmers who rear calves; schemes that will support these farmers, such as the €20 per calf payment that was available in previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16701/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2025

758. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on his Department’s work to support beef farmers who rear calves; schemes that will support these farmers, such as the €20 per calf payment that was available in previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16701/25]

Question· writtenPQ 529asked

529. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education if she will review the quota system in operation for the allocation of SNAs; if she will ensure that the recommendation made by a Louth-based SNA to provide additional resources to a school, which has been declined, will be honoured (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17375/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2025

529. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education if she will review the quota system in operation for the allocation of SNAs; if she will ensure that the recommendation made by a Louth-based SNA to provide additional resources to a school, which has been declined, will be honoured (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17375/25]

Question· writtenPQ 521asked

521. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education with regard to the Gaeltacht learning period grant for primary ITE programmes, to consider the implementation of a similar grant model for post-primary ITE programmes, as the majority of Gaeilge post-primary student teachers have two compulsory cúrsaí Gaeltachta, each two weeks in duration, as part of their programme, and this is identical to the required placements included in primary ITE programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14382/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2025

521. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education with regard to the Gaeltacht learning period grant for primary ITE programmes, to consider the implementation of a similar grant model for post-primary ITE programmes, as the majority of Gaeilge post-primary student teachers have two compulsory cúrsaí Gaeltachta, each two weeks in duration, as part of their programme, and this is identical to the required placements included in primary ITE programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14382/25]

Question· writtenPQ 488asked

488. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education the reason bus drivers over the age of 70 cannot operate on school bus routes that are contracted to Bus Éireann; if the National Transport Authority has the authority to set policy in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16819/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2025

488. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education the reason bus drivers over the age of 70 cannot operate on school bus routes that are contracted to Bus Éireann; if the National Transport Authority has the authority to set policy in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16819/25]

Question· writtenPQ 295asked

295. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport if there is a mandatory retirement age for bus drivers on Local Link routes; if the National Transport Authority has the authority to set policy in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16820/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2025

295. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport if there is a mandatory retirement age for bus drivers on Local Link routes; if the National Transport Authority has the authority to set policy in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16820/25]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications which State agency has responsibility for the testing of vehicle fuel quality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16627/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2025

240. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications which State agency has responsibility for the testing of vehicle fuel quality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16627/25]

Question· writtenPQ 185asked

185. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education if she intends to continue and expand the counselling in primary schools pilot given that schools have not yet been informed whether this programme will continue into the next academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17152/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2025

185. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education if she intends to continue and expand the counselling in primary schools pilot given that schools have not yet been informed whether this programme will continue into the next academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17152/25]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

180. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education if she will review Circular 0002/2024 in relation to the distribution of special education teaching hours at primary level, given many schools are concerned that the model used relies heavily on end-of-year test scores for second, fourth and sixth class students, meaning that resources are not being applied with consideration being given to children below second class with additional needs, as they have not yet been tested; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17151/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2025

180. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education if she will review Circular 0002/2024 in relation to the distribution of special education teaching hours at primary level, given many schools are concerned that the model used relies heavily on end-of-year test scores for second, fourth and sixth class students, meaning that resources are not being applied with consideration being given to children below second class with additional needs, as they have not yet been tested; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17151/25]

Question· writtenPQ 325asked

325. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will engage with a local volunteer health group (details supplied) and consider providing it with an office space in the Nenagh primary care centre, which is currently under construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16477/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 April 2025

325. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will engage with a local volunteer health group (details supplied) and consider providing it with an office space in the Nenagh primary care centre, which is currently under construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16477/25]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

125. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an overview of the investment framework for the NDP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15976/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 April 2025

125. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an overview of the investment framework for the NDP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15976/25]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on a school building works application (details supplied) following approval last year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16149/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2025

119. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on a school building works application (details supplied) following approval last year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16149/25]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education the current status of the counselling in primary schools pilot (CSP-P); if the CSP-P scheme will continue through into the 2025-2026 school year; the plans to develop the CSP-P programme into a nationwide scheme and permanent fixture in primary schools given the high demand and essential service it provides; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16007/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2025

117. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education the current status of the counselling in primary schools pilot (CSP-P); if the CSP-P scheme will continue through into the 2025-2026 school year; the plans to develop the CSP-P programme into a nationwide scheme and permanent fixture in primary schools given the high demand and essential service it provides; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16007/25]

Question· writtenPQ 781asked

781. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health the financial supports available for a child’s eyecare costs, specifically eye tests, specialist lenses, and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15575/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2025

781. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health the financial supports available for a child’s eyecare costs, specifically eye tests, specialist lenses, and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15575/25]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

180. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had any recent discussion with the secretary of state for Northern Ireland in relation to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15454/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2025

180. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had any recent discussion with the secretary of state for Northern Ireland in relation to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15454/25]

Question· writtenPQ 333asked

333. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Justice with regard to Garda driving instructor posts in Templemore College, the number of filled posts; the number of vacant posts; if there are any vacant posts; when these will be filled; if there are plans to increase the number of posts; if so, when will they be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14783/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 March 2025

333. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Justice with regard to Garda driving instructor posts in Templemore College, the number of filled posts; the number of vacant posts; if there are any vacant posts; when these will be filled; if there are plans to increase the number of posts; if so, when will they be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14783/25]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

154. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a building (details supplied) is currently in the possession of the ESB; if the ESB has any intention of renting or selling this building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14905/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 March 2025

154. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a building (details supplied) is currently in the possession of the ESB; if the ESB has any intention of renting or selling this building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14905/25]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

121. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the next round of CLÁR funding will open for developing community facilities and amenities grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14388/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 March 2025

121. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the next round of CLÁR funding will open for developing community facilities and amenities grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14388/25]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

86. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to consider providing additional LEADER funding to an organisation (details supplied) for the sub-themes of social inclusion funding once they are depleted, considering the budget in this area is now running low for the organisation and further funding is not expected until the next CAP, while demand from local organisations for these sub-themes remains high; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14387/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 March 2025

86. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to consider providing additional LEADER funding to an organisation (details supplied) for the sub-themes of social inclusion funding once they are depleted, considering the budget in this area is now running low for the organisation and further funding is not expected until the next CAP, while demand from local organisations for these sub-themes remains high; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14387/25]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department plans to provide purpose-built student accommodation to alleviate pressures on the private rental market around universities and third level institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14381/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 March 2025

21. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department plans to provide purpose-built student accommodation to alleviate pressures on the private rental market around universities and third level institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14381/25]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Finance in cases where an employer does not participate in the TaxSaver scheme, the options available to a commuting employee; his plans to implement changes or policy that may allow commuting employees to avail of the benefits provided by this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14386/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 March 2025

45. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Finance in cases where an employer does not participate in the TaxSaver scheme, the options available to a commuting employee; his plans to implement changes or policy that may allow commuting employees to avail of the benefits provided by this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14386/25]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport the plans in place to increase services on the Ballybrophy to Limerick regional train line (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14433/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 March 2025

36. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport the plans in place to increase services on the Ballybrophy to Limerick regional train line (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14433/25]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on his work to encourage employers to participate in the TaxSaver scheme and the cycle to work scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14385/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 March 2025

33. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on his work to encourage employers to participate in the TaxSaver scheme and the cycle to work scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14385/25]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

31. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport to engage with TII and seek an update on works (details supplied); if funding has been allocated to TII by the Department for these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14383/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 March 2025

31. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport to engage with TII and seek an update on works (details supplied); if funding has been allocated to TII by the Department for these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14383/25]

Question· writtenPQ 734asked

734. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health to outline the supports available to healthcare workers with long-Covid going forward, who did not qualify for the special scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13593/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2025

734. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health to outline the supports available to healthcare workers with long-Covid going forward, who did not qualify for the special scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13593/25]

Question· writtenPQ 713asked

713. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health the financial supports are available towards the cost of tongue-tie surgery for a child, who has undergone a private assessment due to waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13393/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2025

713. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health the financial supports are available towards the cost of tongue-tie surgery for a child, who has undergone a private assessment due to waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13393/25]

Question· writtenPQ 712asked

712. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health the financial supports available towards a dental procedure for a child, who has undergone a private assessment due to waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13392/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2025

712. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health the financial supports available towards a dental procedure for a child, who has undergone a private assessment due to waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13392/25]

Question· writtenPQ 602asked

602. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department plans to carry out an analysis of the development of significant energy infrastructure and large energy users on prime agricultural, tillage and farm lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13361/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2025

602. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department plans to carry out an analysis of the development of significant energy infrastructure and large energy users on prime agricultural, tillage and farm lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13361/25]

Question· writtenPQ 601asked

601. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will be involved in the development of planning guidelines for solar farms, given the potential impact these developments may have on agricultural lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13359/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2025

601. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will be involved in the development of planning guidelines for solar farms, given the potential impact these developments may have on agricultural lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13359/25]

Question· writtenPQ 511asked

511. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Social Protection the plans to include healthcare workers suffering with long-Covid within the occupational injuries benefit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13591/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2025

511. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Social Protection the plans to include healthcare workers suffering with long-Covid within the occupational injuries benefit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13591/25]

Question· writtenPQ 343asked

343. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education with regard to the Gaeltacht learning period grant for primary ITE programmes, if he will consider the implementation of a similar grant model for post-primary ITE programmes (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13364/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2025

343. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education with regard to the Gaeltacht learning period grant for primary ITE programmes, if he will consider the implementation of a similar grant model for post-primary ITE programmes (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13364/25]

Question· writtenPQ 342asked

342. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education with regard to the large cohort of students on post-primary ITE programmes, if she will address the inequity whereby Gaeilge student teachers must pay Gaeltacht fees in order to complete the immersive education experience required for registration with the Teaching Council (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13363/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2025

342. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education with regard to the large cohort of students on post-primary ITE programmes, if she will address the inequity whereby Gaeilge student teachers must pay Gaeltacht fees in order to complete the immersive education experience required for registration with the Teaching Council (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13363/25]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

308. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department plans to carry out an analysis on the economic and local and community impact of data centres in rural areas; if the type and condition of land used for these developments and their potential impact on the agri-food industry will be assessed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13362/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2025

308. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department plans to carry out an analysis on the economic and local and community impact of data centres in rural areas; if the type and condition of land used for these developments and their potential impact on the agri-food industry will be assessed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13362/25]

Question· writtenPQ 307asked

307. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if an appeals process will be introduced for the increased cost of business and power up grant schemes, as a number of businesses failed to meet the application deadline due to administrative issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13340/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2025

307. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if an appeals process will be introduced for the increased cost of business and power up grant schemes, as a number of businesses failed to meet the application deadline due to administrative issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13340/25]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport to engage with Irish Rail and enquire as to their current disposal method for concrete railway sleepers; if they have plans to resume the sale of same to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13562/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2025

240. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport to engage with Irish Rail and enquire as to their current disposal method for concrete railway sleepers; if they have plans to resume the sale of same to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13562/25]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

192. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the Biomethane Implementation Groups progress to date regarding the development of the anaerobic digestion industry in Ireland; if he will report on its work to develop planning guidelines to support local authorities when assessing anaerobic digestor plant planning applications; what assessment factors they aim to include in these guidelines; the agencies and Departments involved; the timeline for the implementation of these guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13360/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2025

192. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the Biomethane Implementation Groups progress to date regarding the development of the anaerobic digestion industry in Ireland; if he will report on its work to develop planning guidelines to support local authorities when assessing anaerobic digestor plant planning applications; what assessment factors they aim to include in these guidelines; the agencies and Departments involved; the timeline for the implementation of these guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13360/25]

Question· writtenPQ 288asked

288. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if applications for work permits for HGV mechanics who were refused due to the quota of 200, as set out under Statutory Instrument No. 680/2023, being reached can be accepted in a future round of work permits without the employer having to re-enter the 28-day advertising period and the 90-day deadline to get the applications submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13167/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2025

288. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if applications for work permits for HGV mechanics who were refused due to the quota of 200, as set out under Statutory Instrument No. 680/2023, being reached can be accepted in a future round of work permits without the employer having to re-enter the 28-day advertising period and the 90-day deadline to get the applications submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13167/25]

Question· writtenPQ 287asked

287. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permit applications for HGV mechanics that were refused by his Department since the quota of 200 permits, as set out under Statutory Instrument No. 680/2023, was reached; his views on whether there are now sufficient numbers of HGV mechanics in Ireland without the need to increase the quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13166/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2025

287. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permit applications for HGV mechanics that were refused by his Department since the quota of 200 permits, as set out under Statutory Instrument No. 680/2023, was reached; his views on whether there are now sufficient numbers of HGV mechanics in Ireland without the need to increase the quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13166/25]

Question· writtenPQ 286asked

286. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the plans to increase the number of work permits for HGV mechanics beyond the quota of 200, as set out under Statutory Instrument No. 680/2023, considering the cap has already been exceeded and no further permits can be issued until further action is taken by the Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13165/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2025

286. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the plans to increase the number of work permits for HGV mechanics beyond the quota of 200, as set out under Statutory Instrument No. 680/2023, considering the cap has already been exceeded and no further permits can be issued until further action is taken by the Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13165/25]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport in the case of a HGV driver who comes to Ireland from South Africa on a work permit, the reason that their drivers licence must be validated twice by the same agencies; considering the licence is first validated during the work permit application process and approval for said work permit is contingent on positive approval; and considering that the same licence then must be validated again after the worker has arrived in Ireland so that they may secure an Irish driving licence; if this level of bureaucracy is necessary during the recruitment process of key workers during a labour shortage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13171/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2025

233. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport in the case of a HGV driver who comes to Ireland from South Africa on a work permit, the reason that their drivers licence must be validated twice by the same agencies; considering the licence is first validated during the work permit application process and approval for said work permit is contingent on positive approval; and considering that the same licence then must be validated again after the worker has arrived in Ireland so that they may secure an Irish driving licence; if this level of bureaucracy is necessary during the recruitment process of key workers during a labour shortage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13171/25]