Parliamentary questions

Enterprise Policy

Bernard Durkan

22. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he continues to ensure that enterprise and trade can continue to progress satisfactorily in highly competitive national and global markets, and ensure the attractiveness for investors in this economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30474/24]

Enterprise Policy

Bernard Durkan

34. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which he continues to support development and foster opportunities in both the labour and product and services markets in order to ensure maximisation of opportunities for employers and employees in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30475/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

76. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which adequate provision continues to be made to ensure sufficient accommodation and class places at all schools, primary, second level and special needs throughout Kildare north and the rest of the country, having regard to the increasing demand and pressure for school places, if it is expected that a satisfactory accommodation can be achieved particular in those schools in respect of which difficulty regarding accommodation and school places has been noted in the past; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30472/24]

School Staff

Bernard Durkan

97. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she continues to ensure the availability of sufficiency of teaching staff in all primary, second level and special needs schools throughout Kildare north and the country at large, with a view to meeting the needs as indicated by second and third level school authorities and parents’ associations, given the burgeoning demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30473/24]

European Union

Bernard Durkan

131. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to indicate the extent to which single market provisions continue to prevail throughout the European Union; the exceptions thereto; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30872/24]

Office of Public Works

Bernard Durkan

174. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to indicate the extent to which efforts continue to ensure that Castletown House and the adjacent 250 acres owned by the State, can expect to enjoy free and ready access to the estate and gardens for maintenance and recreation purposes including the maintenance of the house, the protection of the Castletown collection and that the necessary steps be taken to ensure this for the future; if the Minister will ensure that all feasible action is taken to protect the interest of the State and the local community in this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30874/24]

Industrial Development

Bernard Durkan

182. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to indicate the extent to which he expects industry here to avail of technology and innovation as a means of enhancing productivity in both the manufacturing and services sectors in the future based on the trend over the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30833/24]

Job Creation

Bernard Durkan

183. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to indicate the total number of jobs lost in the services sectors in each of the past five years to date in 2024; the number of new jobs created in the same period; the degree to which a positive trend has been established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30834/24]

Job Creation

Bernard Durkan

184. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to indicate the number of jobs created in the manufacturing sector in each of the past five years to date in 2024; the future expectations for the continuation of the trend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30835/24]

Job Creation

Bernard Durkan

185. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to indicate the number of indigenous jobs created in the manufacturing and services sectors in each of the past five years to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30836/24]

Job Creation

Bernard Durkan

186. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to indicate the number of indigenous jobs created through foreign direct investment in each of the past five years to date in 2024; the future expectations in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30837/24]

Foreign Direct Investment

Bernard Durkan

187. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which Ireland remains an attractive location for foreign direct investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30839/24]

Enterprise Policy

Bernard Durkan

188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to indicate the extent to which he continues to monitor the cost base for Irish industry, with particular reference to comparison with other adjoining and EU jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30840/24]

Business Supports

Bernard Durkan

189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to indicate the extent to which smaller indigenous companies can avail of assistance by way of support for research and innovation with consequent improved job retention and creation prospects; the extent to which he sees such smaller companies being in a position to avail of such assistance in the current and following years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30841/24]

Foreign Direct Investment

Bernard Durkan

190. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to indicate the extent to which other European locations have been noted as serious competitors for foreign direct investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30842/24]

School Textbooks

Bernard Durkan

192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education to confirm when the free schoolbooks scheme for up to Junior Certificate years will become operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30875/24]

School Transport

Bernard Durkan

215. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education to indicate the steps being taken by her Department to better manage data on busy school transport routes to ensure that all places allocated are being utilised and being reassigned; in the event that they are not, to ensure that all school transport offered is being utilised to its highest capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30843/24]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

216. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the total number of school places required at primary and second level in Celbridge, County Kildare with particular reference to the needs emerging in September; if the three-school project is advancing at appropriate pace to meet all of the requirements, including replacement for a school (details supplied); if it is anticipated that adequate spaces will be made available by September; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30844/24]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

217. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if she anticipates an adequate provision of school places at primary and second level in Leixlip, County Kildare, by September; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30845/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

218. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education to indicate the extent to which she is satisfied that all school placement requirements, both primary and second level in Maynooth, County Kildare can be met by September next, if new catchment areas are proposed to meet the requirements of those who fall between catchment areas for the purpose of placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30846/24]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

219. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education to indicate the extent to which she is satisfied that all school placement requirements, both primary and second level in Maynooth, County Kildare can be met by September next, if new catchment areas are proposed to meet the requirements of those who fall between catchment areas for the purpose of placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30846/24]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

220. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if she remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of school place provision at primary and second level in Kilcock, County Kildare, with particular reference to meeting such requirement by September next; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30847/24]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

221. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education to indicate the extent to which she is satisfied regarding the adequacy of school places at primary and second level in Clane, County Kildare with particular reference to the need to cater for a rapidly expanding population; if she is satisfied that such requirements can be met in full by September next; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30848/24]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

222. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the current position in regard to replacement of accommodation and facilities for a school (details supplied); if she is satisfied that the need can be met within the anticipated deadline given the rapidly expanding population of the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30849/24]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

223. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which adequate school places remain available at Straffan, County Kildare; if she is mindful of the expanding population and of the urgency to ensure the availability of sufficient such accommodation by September; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30850/24]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

224. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which an adequate number of school places remains available at Sallins, County Kildare; if she is mindful of the expanding population and of the urgency to ensure the availability of sufficient such accommodation by September; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30851/24]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

225. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if she remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of primary and second level school place provision throughout north Kildare, given the rapidly expanding population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30852/24]

School Transport

Bernard Durkan

226. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the actions bring taken to address the concerns of parents regarding their children's safety travelling to a school (details supplied), including the safety and limitations of the structure they are schooled in; the proposed timeline for providing a new school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30853/24]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

227. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the efforts being made to ensure that all students in Kill, County Kildare, secure a school place in September 2024, given the number of refusals for primary school children so far for the coming year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30854/24]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

228. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which dialogue continues between her Department, the Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board and the relevant school authorities in Naas, County Kildare, at pre-primary, primary and post-primary levels with a view to ensuring that sufficient places are being made available to meet the demand of the current and subsequent years without interruption, either in respect of continued building where required, the planning of any new schools, or the acceleration of ongoing work in all schools; if satisfactory results can be achieved before the new school year; if she is satisfied that work in progress or steps yet to be taken can proceed without interruption; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30855/24]

Special Educational Needs

Bernard Durkan

229. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which special needs teachers and SNAs continue to be available to the extent required in County Kildare, and all areas throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30856/24]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

230. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent of progress in ensuring the provision of a new primary school in Newtown, Enfield, County Kildare; the degree to which such provision is capable of meeting the demand in the current and subsequent years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30857/24]

Special Educational Needs

Bernard Durkan

231. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if she expects to be in a position to meet the special needs education requirements throughout north Kildare, with its growing population, and extra needs arising therefrom in terms of accommodation and special classes or special schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30858/24]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

232. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education to indicate the extent to which primary school places at Johnstownbridge, County Kildare continue to be assessed with a view to ensuring that accommodation is sufficient to meet population increases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30859/24]

School Facilities

Bernard Durkan

233. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the progress in the provision of extra school facilities at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30860/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

234. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which primary school places at Broadford, County Kildare continue to be assessed to ensure that accommodation is sufficient to meet population increases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30861/24]

Schools Building Projects

Bernard Durkan

235. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the progress that has been made in respect of the provision of a new school building for a location (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30862/24]

School Enrolments

Bernard Durkan

236. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which adequate numbers of school places remain available to parents and school children at Moyvalley, County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30863/24]

After-School Support Services

Bernard Durkan

237. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the ongoing efforts to liaise with the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth with a view to providing in-house afterschool services in all primary schools throughout the country to ensure seamless transition between education and care facilities for all children, and given the necessity for both parents to remain in employment due to high mortgages; if this need is being provided for in a meaningful way; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30864/24]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

238. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which new school buildings are required throughout north County Kildare, whether replacement or the building of new schools; the progress to date in this regard; the schedule for the provision of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30865/24]

Bullying in Educational Institutions

Bernard Durkan

239. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the procedures currently in place or envisaged to combat school bullying in its various forms at primary and second level schools throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30866/24]

School Staff

Bernard Durkan

240. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which she expects to be in a position to address issues of teacher shortages at all primary and or second-levels schools throughout the country, in particular the need for locums; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30867/24]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

262. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determination of application for exceptional needs payment for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30583/24]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

263. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the up-to-date position in respect of application for a jobseeker’s allowance for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30584/24]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

264. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when supplementary welfare can be made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30585/24]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

265. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection is she will examine the case of a one-parent family payment for a person (details supplied) in light of any recent changes regarding maintenance payments, whether her weekly payment has now increased; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30586/24]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

266. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determination of an application for domiciliary care allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30587/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

278. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate if a recent application for an invalidity pension can be urgently reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30832/24]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

279. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate the progress to date in the determination of an appeal of application for domiciliary care allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30869/24]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

292. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current progress in the determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30825/24]