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Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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Pension Provisions
Cormac Devlin
307. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is aware of an application for a pension (details supplied); if she will ask her officials to review the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49853/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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Care Services
Cormac Devlin
404. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49851/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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Medical Cards
Cormac Devlin
577. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49850/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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Third Level Fees
Cormac Devlin
619. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in light of additional supports for students, when refunds will be issued to those who have paid their college fees in full prior to the Budget announcement; if a case can be examined (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49854/23]
Thu, 9 Nov 2023
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Housing Provision
Cormac Devlin
101. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what funding is being provided for the affordable housing fund in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48953/23]
Thu, 9 Nov 2023
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Housing Schemes
Cormac Devlin
150. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what funding is being provided for the first-home scheme in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48952/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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State Pensions
Cormac Devlin
710. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is aware of an issue (details supplied); if she will ask her officials to review the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47430/23]
Thu, 12 Oct 2023
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Artificial Intelligence
Cormac Devlin
31. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how he is ensuring that artificial intelligence is fostered and deployed in a way that is safe, trustworthy and builds the confidence for innovation to flourish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44177/23]
Thu, 12 Oct 2023
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Enterprise Policy
Cormac Devlin
46. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on his recent participation in the inaugural meeting of the Responsible Business Forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44176/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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Energy Conservation
Cormac Devlin
23. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will consider expanding the SEAI individual upgrade scheme as part of Budget 2024 to include windows and external doors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43473/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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Tax Code
Cormac Devlin
53. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport if he will detail the policy rationale for charging different motor tax rates between private vehicles registered from 1 July 2008 and 31 December 2020 and vehicles registered after 1 January 2021, in circumstances where they have the same emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43472/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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Bus Services
Cormac Devlin
73. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update and timeline on the roll-out of the proposed B and E spines as part of the BusConnects service improvements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44069/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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Bus Services
Cormac Devlin
74. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the Aircoach services have not resumed to a full service since Covid 19 restrictions were lifted, and that this is having a negative impact on service users; if he will request a report on the matter from the NTA to ensure they are operating to the terms of their service licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44070/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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Housing Policy
Cormac Devlin
307. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider increasing the maximum grants available for housing adaptations, particularly in the case of priority one and priority two cases, to ensure they are fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44071/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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Housing Policy
Cormac Devlin
308. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider increasing the maximum grants available for housing adaptations in Budget 2024, particularly in the case of priority one and priority two cases, to ensure they are fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44085/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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Departmental Meetings
Cormac Devlin
409. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he and his officials will arrange a meeting with Oireachtas members from the Dún Laoghaire constituency to provide an update on a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43475/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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Adoption Services
Cormac Devlin
451. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide a report on the number of applications for birth information that have been made by persons who were illegally adopted, since the arrangements were put in place; the number still awaiting processing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44088/23]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
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Banking Sector
Cormac Devlin
145. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the establishment of an interdepartmental mortgage arrears group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43148/23]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
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Banking Sector
Cormac Devlin
147. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Finance if any changes are planned in regard to the regulation of ATM machines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43149/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Rail Network
Cormac Devlin
188. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on a public transport project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42257/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Departmental Policies
Cormac Devlin
239. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Finance to provide an update as to when the disabled drivers scheme will have a new appeals board in place; to confirm how many appeals were awaiting determination on 26 September 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42261/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Employment Schemes
Cormac Devlin
283. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is aware of a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42260/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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School Admissions
Cormac Devlin
298. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education what steps are being taken to increase the number of early start places in the county area of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Childcare Committee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42262/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Housing Schemes
Cormac Devlin
355. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42264/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Social Welfare Code
Cormac Devlin
411. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection if, given the continued cost of energy, she will examine increasing the capital thresholds for eligibility for fuel allowance for persons aged over 65, in particular for property held in Ireland and abroad where no income is being generated (i.e., a modest holiday home); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42259/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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International Protection
Cormac Devlin
436. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice to detail, in tabular form, the number of applications for international protection; the number approved; the number rejected; the number under appeal; the number awaiting processing, by month and gender, during the years 2020 to 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42256/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Disability Services
Cormac Devlin
520. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on the status of mobility grants for people with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42255/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Childcare Services
Cormac Devlin
521. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42263/23]
Thu, 28 Sep 2023
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Foreign Policy
Cormac Devlin
22. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the support Ireland is providing for Ukraine and Moldova; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41704/23]
Thu, 28 Sep 2023
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Brexit Issues
Cormac Devlin
28. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he supports a renegotiation of the United Kingdom's Brexit arrangements with the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41703/23]
Wed, 27 Sep 2023
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Housing Schemes
Cormac Devlin
90. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to detail, in tabular form, the number of tenant-in-situ applications made to Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council; the number approved, rejected and still under consideration, since the introduction of the scheme to 21 September 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41667/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Public Appointments Service
Cormac Devlin
209. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to detail in tabular form the number of formal reviews on PAS competition decisions, and the number that were overturned, in each of the years 2021, 2022 and to 12 September 2023; the five main reasons listed for overturning on formal review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40165/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Employment Rights
Cormac Devlin
237. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to detail the arrangements around the new Employment Regulation Order for PSA operatives, including the commencement date and backdating (if applicable); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40164/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Schools Administration
Cormac Devlin
333. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education if the case of a school (details supplied) has been brought to her attention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40166/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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National Car Test
Cormac Devlin
361. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport if he will take action to ensure the NCT service continues to accept cash from customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38490/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Family Law Cases
Cormac Devlin
1186. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice if she will commission a review of the operation of court ordered maintenance payments to assess if the current system is fit for purpose; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38489/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Pharmacy Services
Cormac Devlin
1773. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the number of pharmacies operating in Dublin on a 24-hour basis, extended hours and standard hours, in tabular form; if pharmacies providing a service outside of standard hours receive a subsidy from the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38488/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Departmental Schemes
Cormac Devlin
117. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide an update on the long-awaited re-establishment and distribution of the Local Agenda 21 (LA 21) Grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36802/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Bus Services
Cormac Devlin
248. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on his officials’ engagements with the NTA surrounding the rollout of 24-hour bus services in Dublin, in particular the N11; when it is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36806/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Bus Services
Cormac Devlin
272. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on his officials' engagements with the NTA surrounding the rollout of BusConnects; to provide an update in particular on when the B spine and B4 route are expected to be rolled out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37121/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Rail Network
Cormac Devlin
273. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the investment in national rail services since 2020, including the number of new train carriages delivered, kilometres of new track laid, kilometres of track electrified, and construction of new or expansion of railway stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37122/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Bus Services
Cormac Devlin
274. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport if he will supply details and timelines for BusConnects plans for Kildare Road in Dublin 12; if he will request the NTA to liaise with local stakeholders to provide an update; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37123/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Cormac Devlin
493. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on major school building projects in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, in tabular form, listing the school, location, stage and expected completion date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36805/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Housing Provision
Cormac Devlin
644. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of people on social housing waiting lists by each of the four Dublin local authorities, on 1 June during the years 2016-2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36803/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Housing Provision
Cormac Devlin
645. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the current pipeline of public housing being supported by his Department in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, by location; including the site, lead agency, number of units planned, expected tenure type (cost rental, affordable purchase, social housing), and expected completion date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36804/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Departmental Schemes
Cormac Devlin
663. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of the application of a person (details supplied) as the applicant found it necessary to arrange for the works to be carried out in advance of the grant being paid as it was an emergency but the local authority refused to pay out the grant; if he will review the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37126/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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International Protection
Cormac Devlin
963. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the status of a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36800/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Departmental Correspondence
Cormac Devlin
1070. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the status of a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36797/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Departmental Correspondence
Cormac Devlin
1071. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the status of a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36798/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Departmental Correspondence
Cormac Devlin
1072. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the status of a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36799/23]