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Matthews, Steven.

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Bill· Public2024/39current

Protection of Hedgerows Bill 2024

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2024

Bill entitled an Act to make provision for the protection of hedgerows, to confer power on the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to make regulations for the protection of significant hedgerows and for the establishment of a register of significant hedgerows, to prohibit the removal of significant hedgerows except in specified circumstances, to make provision for an appeals procedure and for offences for infringement of this Act and regulations made thereunder; to amend the Roads Act 1993; to amend the Forestry Act 2014; to amend the Communications Regulation Act 2002; to amend the Electricity (Supply) Act 1927; to amend the Transport (Railway Infrastructure) Act 2001; to amend the Transport (Dublin Light Rail) Act 1996 and to make provision for a notification mechanism to local authorities regarding potential or actual infringements of this Act and regulations made thereunder; and to provide for related matters.

Bill· Public2023/78current

Local Government (Community Gardens) Bill 2023

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2023

Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Local Government Act 2001 and, for that purpose, to provide for applications for a community garden; to require local authorities to publish a community garden policy; and to provide for related matters.

Bill· Public2023/39current

Urban Tree Protection and Sites Locally Important for Ecology Bill 2023

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 April 2023

Bill entitled an Act to establish a new designation for the protection of nature sites, the Sites Locally Important for Ecology Order, to improve protection for trees under the existing Tree Preservation Order, including prioritising preservation, lopping, and trimming; to provide for local authorities to maintain a public register of Sites Locally Important for Ecology and Tree Preservation Orders; to provide for an appeals process for when the decision regarding a Tree Preservation Order or a Site Locally Important for Ecology Order has been made; and to provide for the replacement of trees that have been cut down.

Bill· Public2022/58lapsed

Dereliction and Building Regeneration Bill 2022

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2022

Bill entitled an Act to provide for identification, management, restoration and bringing back to use of derelict buildings and to simplify and expedite applications to refurbish or change the use of upper floors or ‘over the shop’ for residential use by establishing in each local authority a special planning and building control approval system to be called a Town Centre First application process.

Question· writtenPQ 442asked

442. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken for polycythemia vera patients who rely on Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a) to manage this condition and who are now affected by a Pegasys shortage that was announced by the Health Products Regulatory Authority on 1 August 2024. [45620/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

442. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken for polycythemia vera patients who rely on Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a) to manage this condition and who are now affected by a Pegasys shortage that was announced by the Health Products Regulatory Authority on 1 August 2024. [45620/24]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

201. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport who within the public, private and voluntary sectors is given access by the National Transport Authority to its transport modelling instruments, including the public transport accessibility level tool and the access to opportunities and service tool, and subject to what conditions or costs. [44485/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2024

201. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport who within the public, private and voluntary sectors is given access by the National Transport Authority to its transport modelling instruments, including the public transport accessibility level tool and the access to opportunities and service tool, and subject to what conditions or costs. [44485/24]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the implications of the proposed banning and regulation of non-disclosure agreements in employment contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43393/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2024

155. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the implications of the proposed banning and regulation of non-disclosure agreements in employment contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43393/24]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline how the proposed legislation on the preservation of private records will operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43394/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2024

156. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline how the proposed legislation on the preservation of private records will operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43394/24]

Question· writtenPQ 396asked

396. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the position regarding the basic income for arts scheme; if she proposes to reopen the scheme for applications; if the scheme is under review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42453/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

396. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the position regarding the basic income for arts scheme; if she proposes to reopen the scheme for applications; if the scheme is under review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42453/24]

Question· writtenPQ 545asked

545. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 725 of 16 April 2024, the position regarding the approved donors for a facility (details supplied); a timeline for the completion of this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42467/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

545. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 725 of 16 April 2024, the position regarding the approved donors for a facility (details supplied); a timeline for the completion of this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42467/24]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

187. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the failure to provide a school bus service (details supplied); the actions she will take to work with Bus Éireann to resolve this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42120/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

187. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the failure to provide a school bus service (details supplied); the actions she will take to work with Bus Éireann to resolve this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42120/24]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

133. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding the implementation of the recast renewable energy directive; the legislative process required to progress it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41295/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2024

133. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding the implementation of the recast renewable energy directive; the legislative process required to progress it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41295/24]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

308. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the failure to provide a school bus service (details supplied); the actions she will take to work with Bus Éireann to expedite the provision of this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41373/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2024

308. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the failure to provide a school bus service (details supplied); the actions she will take to work with Bus Éireann to expedite the provision of this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41373/24]

Question· writtenPQ 444asked

444. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding the review of the Coroner Service following the closure of public consultation in January 2024; to provide a timeline for the publication of the reports; the parameters of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41253/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2024

444. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding the review of the Coroner Service following the closure of public consultation in January 2024; to provide a timeline for the publication of the reports; the parameters of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41253/24]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

162. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding a review of the salaries of bus escorts for schools; the last time their salaries were reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40719/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2024

162. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding a review of the salaries of bus escorts for schools; the last time their salaries were reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40719/24]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the actions she will take to implement the recommendations of the report titled 'The Development of Local and Community Arts' published by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40554/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2024

102. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the actions she will take to implement the recommendations of the report titled 'The Development of Local and Community Arts' published by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40554/24]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the report on deposit protection systems, produced in line with the commitment to examine the creation of a system of holding rental deposits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40507/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2024

110. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the report on deposit protection systems, produced in line with the commitment to examine the creation of a system of holding rental deposits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40507/24]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

65. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the proposed connecting Ireland route (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure this is prioritised for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39753/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

65. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the proposed connecting Ireland route (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure this is prioritised for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39753/24]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

80. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the proposal to extend the DART to Wicklow town; the work that has been done to date to support this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39888/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

80. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the proposal to extend the DART to Wicklow town; the work that has been done to date to support this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39888/24]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

187. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the number of schools in Wicklow that have commenced applications and have completed solar panel projects under the free school solar scheme, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39891/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

187. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the number of schools in Wicklow that have commenced applications and have completed solar panel projects under the free school solar scheme, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39891/24]

Question· writtenPQ 453asked

453. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the withdrawal of access for volunteers at a location (details supplied); the actions he will take to address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39964/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

453. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the withdrawal of access for volunteers at a location (details supplied); the actions he will take to address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39964/24]