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Question· writtenPQ 476asked

476. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason for the delay for the rise in payments to foster carers under Budget 2024 to end 2024; and if he will bring it forward to alleviate pressures on foster carers. [45216/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2023

476. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason for the delay for the rise in payments to foster carers under Budget 2024 to end 2024; and if he will bring it forward to alleviate pressures on foster carers. [45216/23]

Question· writtenPQ 336asked

336. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason an additional €16 million for the Cork Event Centre was pledged under Budget 2024; what documentation was received by his Department to come to that decision; if he will publish that documentation; if he will detail all public monies currently pledged to the project following the decision in the Budget, in tabular form. [45232/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2023

336. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason an additional €16 million for the Cork Event Centre was pledged under Budget 2024; what documentation was received by his Department to come to that decision; if he will publish that documentation; if he will detail all public monies currently pledged to the project following the decision in the Budget, in tabular form. [45232/23]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

122. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the updated timeline for publishing in full the route for a project (details supplied); the cost incurred on the project to date and since May 2023; and the dates he has met with the NTA and TII on the project from June 2023 to October 2023, in tabular form. [44744/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2023

122. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the updated timeline for publishing in full the route for a project (details supplied); the cost incurred on the project to date and since May 2023; and the dates he has met with the NTA and TII on the project from June 2023 to October 2023, in tabular form. [44744/23]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education given her Department's Initial Teacher Education Policy Statement (2023), if it is intended to reduce the initial teacher education (ITE) two-year PME programme to one year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44904/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2023

51. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education given her Department's Initial Teacher Education Policy Statement (2023), if it is intended to reduce the initial teacher education (ITE) two-year PME programme to one year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44904/23]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has had any further notice of the return of Irish artefacts held in overseas museums (details supplied). [43618/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2023

244. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has had any further notice of the return of Irish artefacts held in overseas museums (details supplied). [43618/23]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

79. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if, following the publication of the speed limit review, it is proposed to remove the statutory reserved function of local authority members to set speed limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44124/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2023

79. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if, following the publication of the speed limit review, it is proposed to remove the statutory reserved function of local authority members to set speed limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44124/23]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if the recently published public road speed limit review was peer reviewed as per international standards and recommendations (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44123/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2023

78. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if the recently published public road speed limit review was peer reviewed as per international standards and recommendations (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44123/23]

Question· writtenPQ 460asked

460. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Questions answered on 20 September 2023 (details supplied), at what time/date in the year the applicant will receive confirmation that they are an approved participant in BISS; if this will act as a deterrent for new entrants to farming engaging in the afforestation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42105/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2023

460. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Questions answered on 20 September 2023 (details supplied), at what time/date in the year the applicant will receive confirmation that they are an approved participant in BISS; if this will act as a deterrent for new entrants to farming engaging in the afforestation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42105/23]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

235. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 751 and 752 of 20 September 2023, to explain the difference in the grant rates detailed in the COFORD report: "Economic Activity and Employment levels in the Irish forestry Sector", and the rates set out in the report "The Economics of Afforestation and management in Ireland", specifically Chapter 4 where the author (details supplied) arrives at significantly higher rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42024/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2023

235. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 751 and 752 of 20 September 2023, to explain the difference in the grant rates detailed in the COFORD report: "Economic Activity and Employment levels in the Irish forestry Sector", and the rates set out in the report "The Economics of Afforestation and management in Ireland", specifically Chapter 4 where the author (details supplied) arrives at significantly higher rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42024/23]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

234. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 755 of 20 September 2023, if it is accurate for his Department to advertise afforestation grants as covering 100% of the full costs to establish and maintain a forest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42023/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2023

234. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 755 of 20 September 2023, if it is accurate for his Department to advertise afforestation grants as covering 100% of the full costs to establish and maintain a forest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42023/23]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 755 of 20 September 2023, if it is still a pillar of the afforestation scheme that afforestation grants cover the full costs of establishing and maintaining a plantation for the first four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42022/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2023

233. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 755 of 20 September 2023, if it is still a pillar of the afforestation scheme that afforestation grants cover the full costs of establishing and maintaining a plantation for the first four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42022/23]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

232. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 755 of 20 September 2023, and specifically his reply that "although other fence types can be more expensive to erect than stock fences, the financial cap of €880 per hectare still applies when IS436 fences are erected", if he will clarify whether the fencing grant and cap does not cover 160m of fencing other than stock fencing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42021/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2023

232. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 755 of 20 September 2023, and specifically his reply that "although other fence types can be more expensive to erect than stock fences, the financial cap of €880 per hectare still applies when IS436 fences are erected", if he will clarify whether the fencing grant and cap does not cover 160m of fencing other than stock fencing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42021/23]

Question· writtenPQ 228asked

228. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the Irish Draught Horse Studbook; whether the draft rules submitted by HSI have been ratified by him; and if not, when they will be ratified by him. [41935/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2023

228. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the Irish Draught Horse Studbook; whether the draft rules submitted by HSI have been ratified by him; and if not, when they will be ratified by him. [41935/23]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

127. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if he has any plans to assist those suffering from a medical condition (details supplied); if he will consider providing assistance with the insulation of their houses, given the need for heat as part of their treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41675/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2023

127. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if he has any plans to assist those suffering from a medical condition (details supplied); if he will consider providing assistance with the insulation of their houses, given the need for heat as part of their treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41675/23]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider those suffering from a medical condition (details supplied) for the national fuel allowance, given the need for heat as part of their treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41674/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2023

102. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider those suffering from a medical condition (details supplied) for the national fuel allowance, given the need for heat as part of their treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41674/23]

Question· writtenPQ 578asked

578. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if the pay of a worker in the health service will be rectified to their correct scale (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41453/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2023

578. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if the pay of a worker in the health service will be rectified to their correct scale (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41453/23]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

268. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education if she has discussed the urgent need for those over 70 years of age to be allowed, if they desire, to drive school buses once again, given the crisis with school transport at this time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41399/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2023

268. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education if she has discussed the urgent need for those over 70 years of age to be allowed, if they desire, to drive school buses once again, given the crisis with school transport at this time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41399/23]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

267. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education the number of school bus routes currently not in operation in County Kildare; the reasons for these routes not operating; the expected re-commencement date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41398/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2023

267. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education the number of school bus routes currently not in operation in County Kildare; the reasons for these routes not operating; the expected re-commencement date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41398/23]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of applicants notified to his Department in the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023 for a primary medical certificate; and if he believes the system is fit for purpose as constituted. [32068/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2023

63. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of applicants notified to his Department in the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023 for a primary medical certificate; and if he believes the system is fit for purpose as constituted. [32068/23]

Question· writtenPQ 1088asked

1088. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of a project (details supplied); the amount awarded; the amount drawn down to date; the contractors engaged; and the minutes of all meetings relating to the fund under the Rural Regeneration Development Plan. [39466/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

1088. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of a project (details supplied); the amount awarded; the amount drawn down to date; the contractors engaged; and the minutes of all meetings relating to the fund under the Rural Regeneration Development Plan. [39466/23]

Question· writtenPQ 885asked

885. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of staff now employed at Mallow General Hospital, those for the original sections and those hired for the new section recently built; and the number of vacancies and staff grades remaining, in tabular form. [39525/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

885. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of staff now employed at Mallow General Hospital, those for the original sections and those hired for the new section recently built; and the number of vacancies and staff grades remaining, in tabular form. [39525/23]

Question· writtenPQ 884asked

884. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who have presented at the long-Covid clinics in Dublin and Cork; and the measures being taken to support these clinics, including ring-fenced funding. [39524/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

884. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who have presented at the long-Covid clinics in Dublin and Cork; and the measures being taken to support these clinics, including ring-fenced funding. [39524/23]

Question· writtenPQ 805asked

805. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children aged 0 to 18 years who are waiting for first-time intervention in all areas of early intervention in each CHO, by individual area and by each composite LHO within each CHO; the number on the public list; the number on the children's disability network team list in each CHO, in tabular form; and the length of time that they are awaiting intervention, by age. [39498/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

805. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children aged 0 to 18 years who are waiting for first-time intervention in all areas of early intervention in each CHO, by individual area and by each composite LHO within each CHO; the number on the public list; the number on the children's disability network team list in each CHO, in tabular form; and the length of time that they are awaiting intervention, by age. [39498/23]

Question· writtenPQ 756asked

756. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if holders of valid forest road approvals can start their forest road projects and that current provision to opt into the forestry programme 2023-2027 exists, as the de minimis options are no longer available; if this also applies to the ash dieback Reconstitution and Underplanting schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39876/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

756. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if holders of valid forest road approvals can start their forest road projects and that current provision to opt into the forestry programme 2023-2027 exists, as the de minimis options are no longer available; if this also applies to the ash dieback Reconstitution and Underplanting schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39876/23]

Question· writtenPQ 755asked

755. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the table detailing the fencing rates for the afforestation programme 2023 to 2027 contains any error, as the maximum per hectare of €880 at forest level does not allow for the erection of 160 meters of stock-sheep and stock-rabbit at the rates per linear meter determined in the table for IS436 and non-IS436; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39875/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

755. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the table detailing the fencing rates for the afforestation programme 2023 to 2027 contains any error, as the maximum per hectare of €880 at forest level does not allow for the erection of 160 meters of stock-sheep and stock-rabbit at the rates per linear meter determined in the table for IS436 and non-IS436; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39875/23]

Question· writtenPQ 754asked

754. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if advisors providing services to farm families considering succession and availing of his recently announced succession planning advice grant will have to inform the young people taking over the family farm that they will not qualify as farmers for the farmer rate of premium under the forestry programme for a period in excess of four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39874/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

754. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if advisors providing services to farm families considering succession and availing of his recently announced succession planning advice grant will have to inform the young people taking over the family farm that they will not qualify as farmers for the farmer rate of premium under the forestry programme for a period in excess of four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39874/23]

Question· writtenPQ 753asked

753. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how his Department calculates the number of licences required by the forestry industry annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39873/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

753. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how his Department calculates the number of licences required by the forestry industry annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39873/23]

Question· writtenPQ 752asked

752. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if grants for afforestation cover 100% of costs associated with establishing a plantation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39872/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

752. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if grants for afforestation cover 100% of costs associated with establishing a plantation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39872/23]

Question· writtenPQ 610asked

610. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection if a State pension (contributory) claim in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork, recently assessed, could be re-examined with a view to ascertaining if there may be some flexibility with this claim, as the person in question contends that theirs may be a ‘borderline case between two points on the payscale’. [39565/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

610. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection if a State pension (contributory) claim in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork, recently assessed, could be re-examined with a view to ascertaining if there may be some flexibility with this claim, as the person in question contends that theirs may be a ‘borderline case between two points on the payscale’. [39565/23]

Question· writtenPQ 400asked

400. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of private rented accommodation inspections that were carried out by all local authorities in each of the years 2018 to 2022 and to date in 2023; the number of inspections in which further enforcement action was taken, in tabular form; the procedure for deeming that a property is unfit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39499/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

400. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of private rented accommodation inspections that were carried out by all local authorities in each of the years 2018 to 2022 and to date in 2023; the number of inspections in which further enforcement action was taken, in tabular form; the procedure for deeming that a property is unfit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39499/23]

Question· writtenPQ 383asked

383. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will establish a definitive date for the announcement of the upcoming sports capital funds, which will allow clubs to plan their developments. [39506/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2023

383. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will establish a definitive date for the announcement of the upcoming sports capital funds, which will allow clubs to plan their developments. [39506/23]