169. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the new regulations that will require a changing places toilet to be included in certain buildings as signed by him (details supplied); if these regulations are now in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3193/23]
106. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way that the Government plans to encourage 16-to-18-year-olds to pre-register for the electoral register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3197/23]
22. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her attention has been drawn to the campaign to have a permanent public pool constructed in Blessington, County Wicklow following the success of a temporary pop-up pool installation; if she will consider meeting the campaign team to discuss the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3061/23]
12. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the next round of sports capital funding will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3062/23]
71. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to cases whereby driving test candidates have been refused tests due to NCT expirations on their vehicle, in spite of having one booked, and the known delays for this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3475/23]
346. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to concerns regarding the lack of accommodation for practical subjects and other facilities in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2757/23]
130. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will request that the OPW engages with the Courts Service regarding upgrade works (details supplied) for the former courthouse in Wicklow town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2139/23]
104. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport his views on the value of extending an electrified train service to Wicklow town, as included in the NTA's transport strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2222/23]
97. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the introduction of a looped bus service for Bray and Greystones, County Wicklow, as proposed under BusConnects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2132/23]
1676. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the appointment of a chief pharmaceutical officer; if his Department is engaging with an organisation (details supplied) regarding this role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2138/23]
1521. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 13 of 8 December 2022, if a timeline will be provided for the review of the community ophthalmic services medical treatment scheme; if interest groups will be allowed to make submissions as part of this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1603/23]
1263. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the former health centre in Delgany, County Wicklow; if it is proposed to sell the building; if any meetings have been held with Wicklow County Council with regards to the acquisition of the building by the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63590/22]
1148. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice if an application for an EU3 permanent residence card by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2155/23]
1084. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice if his attention has been drawn to delays in the probate system; the plans to reduce wait times for families and persons caught up in these delays. [63695/22]
1022. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding the review of the conditions of PhD work in Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to the demands from an organisation (details supplied) with regards to this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63156/22]
830. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the new school building for a school (details supplied); the efforts that her Department is making to ensure that students are in the new building as soon as possible; the timeline for the completion of the building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2348/23]
497. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will ensure housing estates in non-rural areas that are not connected to the sewerage network are considered for inclusion under the review of the multi-annual rural water programme; if he intends to expand the programme beyond rural locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63706/22]
172. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to long waiting lists and staff shortages at the RSA driving test centre in Wicklow town; if measures are being put in place to reduce wait times at this centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63593/22]
170. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to an application by a school (details supplied) under the safe routes to school programme; if further funding will be committed to this initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63578/22]
22. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide details regarding any research that has been carried out by his Department into the barriers to employment for persons with intellectual disabilities; if any future research is planned in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63455/22]
21. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding any initiatives being implemented or under consideration by his Department to reduce barriers to employment for persons with intellectual disabilities; if any consideration has been given to a paid internship and apprenticeship model that could be tailored to an individual’s circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63451/22]
391. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 17 of 8 December 2022, the details regarding a timeline for the establishment of a local community neurorehabilitation team for CHO to be based in Bray, County Wicklow; the stage that the recruitment process is at for these roles; when it is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63131/22]
231. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the details regarding resources for educational welfare officers allocated to County Wicklow; if all posts are currently filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62891/22]
607. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the recommendations of the World Health Organization in relation to the setting-up of a working group to develop a national hearing plan for Ireland; if this is under consideration by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61994/22]
17. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a local community neuro-rehabilitation team for CHO 6 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60519/22]
13. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a review of the community ophthalmic services medical treatment scheme; if he will request this process to be expedited in view of ongoing concerns related to reimbursement from medical professionals in this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60831/22]
576. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the implementation of the McHugh report in relation to student nurses and midwives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60382/22]
206. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans regarding financial supports to the Irish magazine sector in view of the fact that VAT was abolished for Irish newspapers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60637/22]
157. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding the long-term plan for the location of Bray Institute of Further Education; the timeline for this project to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59010/22]
98. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding an engagement that he has had with the offshore renewable sector; if he is conscious of the need to ensure a steady pipeline of qualified graduates for this sector; if he will consider establishing a training centre of excellence in a college (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59452/22]
797. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of some retired Coillte staff (details supplied) regarding the lack of increase in pension levels since 2007; if he has any plans to engage with this cohort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59476/22]
700. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to concerns within the ophthalmology sector regarding the viability of providing services to medical card holders; if any negotiations are ongoing with respect to the reimbursement rate under the community ophthalmic services medical treatment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59332/22]
292. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will ensure that successful applications under the croí cónaithe scheme are categorised by each local authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59469/22]
234. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance his plans regarding financial supports to the Irish magazine sector in view of the fact that VAT was abolished for Irish newspapers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59310/22]
178. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the number of technical staff who work in a full-time capacity in NPWS's marine ecology team, including specialists in ornithology, marine mammal and benthic ecologists to provide scientific advice regarding the development of offshore renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58513/22]
177. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of technical staff who work in a part-time capacity in NPWS's marine ecology team, including specialists in ornithology, marine mammal and benthic ecologists to provide scientific advice regarding the development of offshore renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58512/22]
97. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the school building for a school (details supplied); the efforts that her Department is making to ensure that students will be in the new building for September 2024, as per the original plans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57334/22]
96. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding a review of the provision of school bus services; if efforts are ongoing to provide for students that qualify for a seat in cases in which either not enough space or a service is in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57397/22]
177. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the lack of GP services in a town (details supplied) and the surrounding area; the details of any initiatives that are proposed in order to increase the supply and retention of these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58278/22]
104. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the withdrawal of a school bus service (details supplied); the steps that she will take to try to resolve this matter for the families that have been impacted by same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58193/22]
492. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the position regarding a hotel (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58083/22]
478. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the position regarding any training courses or any other professional development required for hotel managers and staff that are operating emergency accommodation centres for refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57295/22]
379. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the withdrawal of a school bus service (details supplied); the steps that she will take to resolve this matter for the families that have been impacted by same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57399/22]
126. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the little book bag initiative; the number of books that have been distributed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56223/22]
79. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the percentage amount that investment in early years has increased by in each of the past eight years; the total percentage increase in that period; his plans for future investment in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56222/22]
41. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the next round of sports capital funding will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56768/22]
10. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the way that her Department intends to protect referees at local matches from physical and verbal abuse; the engagement that has taken place with national governing bodies and match official representatives on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56769/22]
336. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the reason that her Department has chosen to proceed with a new build for a school (details supplied) with a proposed capacity of 650 pupils, against the wishes of school management who requested a larger capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56291/22]