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Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Marian Harkin
706. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Health when TILT tests will recommence at Sligo University Hospital; the number of persons on the waiting list at the hospital; the average waiting time for a person on the list to be called; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16991/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Alcohol Sales
Marian Harkin
933. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the campaign by an organisation (details supplied) to deliver change on drink deliveries; her further views on whether there is an urgent need to regulate drink delivery services, ensure effective age verification methods and legislate for both hours of sale and delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15302/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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European Court of Justice Rulings
Marian Harkin
950. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the impact the EU Court of Justice ruling C-335/17 has had on Irish legislation; her plans to update legislation to bring it into line with the ruling; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15638/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Disability Services Provision
Marian Harkin
1248. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Health when adult disability day services will reopen for those that urgently require these services in order that they do not regress further; if there will be a reduction in day services; when parents will be notified (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15639/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Marian Harkin
109. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the arrangements in place to ensure workers in rural areas can access public transport to travel to and from work in view of the small number allowed on buses and trains and in circumstances in which services have been curtailed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14105/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Marian Harkin
418. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to extend the stability fund for Gaeltacht Irish summer colleges to other foreign language colleges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14082/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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International Protection
Marian Harkin
622. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the average wait time between an IPO decision and her letter of confirmation since the establishment of the IPO in 2017; the average wait time in the each of the years 2017 to 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14081/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Garda Stations
Marian Harkin
337. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a full assessment has been carried out on the refurbishment costs for Sligo Garda station, including costs such as those incurred for deep retrofitting and procurement of space when refurbishment is ongoing; and the details of same. [13691/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Garda Stations
Marian Harkin
338. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a comparative assessment has been done on the cost of a full refurbishment of Sligo Garda station; the cost of a new build on the site already purchased for this purpose; and the details of same. [13692/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Garda Stations
Marian Harkin
339. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the rationale and time frame for reversing a decision in view of the fact that political commitments to construct a new Garda station in Sligo were in place, including the purchase of a greenfield site for same. [13694/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Primary Care Services
Marian Harkin
524. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Health the range of services that will be provided in the primary care centres in Grange and Drumcliffe, County Sligo. [13447/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Rail Network
Marian Harkin
664. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No.1069 of 13 May 2020, if a timeline will be provided in relation to the release of the latest rail review report on the western rail corridor commissioned in 2019, in view of the fact the publication of the report is already delayed by more than six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12719/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Marian Harkin
716. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if support is available to voluntary community sporting organisations to assist them in the purchase of hand sanitiser and protective equipment and for the sanitising of facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13293/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Marian Harkin
790. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if support is available to voluntary community sporting organisations to assist them in the purchase of hand sanitiser and protective equipment and for the sanitising of facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13294/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Marian Harkin
214. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a parent is granted two weeks July provision in school, if he or she is also able to apply for two weeks at home as in previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12233/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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State Examinations
Marian Harkin
233. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) will receive information and clarification regarding grading relating to the leaving certificate 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12437/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Primary Care Centres
Marian Harkin
530. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Health the commencement date and timeline for the provision of the new primary care centre, Grange, County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12438/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Pesticide Use
Marian Harkin
603. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 758 of 3 June 2020, if information will be provided on the specific regulatory measures for MCPA products which have been introduced in recent years as referenced in the response. [12212/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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European Court of Justice Rulings
Marian Harkin
889. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the outcome of the European Court of Justice case (details supplied) has been implemented; if not, when the decision will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12211/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Marian Harkin
130. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Finance if workers employed by organisations funded by Pobal can avail of the temporary wage subsidy scheme; if not, the reason for the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11488/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Neuro-Rehabilitation Services
Marian Harkin
660. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the implementation of the neuro-rehabilitation implementation plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11284/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Marian Harkin
1013. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if childcare providers who cannot reopen their childcare facilities as a result of severely reduced numbers due to the fact that parents of children are still working from home will continue to be eligible for the Covid-19 payment in these circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11285/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Trading Online Voucher Scheme
Marian Harkin
502. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason for the exclusion of credit unions from accessing the trading online voucher scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10125/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Passport Applications
Marian Harkin
27. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when passport applications will begin to be processed again; the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9005/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Pesticide Use
Marian Harkin
758. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the regulations in place regarding the spraying of MCPA; if there is a minimum distance requirement for spraying near domestic residences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9059/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Taxi Licences
Marian Harkin
931. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to allow taxi licence holders to sell their vehicle licence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9006/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Marian Harkin
70. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Finance if women returning from maternity leave will be eligible for the temporary wage subsidy scheme in cases in which it is relevant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7690/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Schools Health and Safety
Marian Harkin
204. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to the supply and installation of antibacterial and anti-viral door handles in schools; and his plans to install air purification systems in schools. [7692/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Marian Harkin
393. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when retail units without street level entry in shopping centres will be permitted to open in view of the fact that many in enclosed shopping centres have remained open during the Covid-19 crisis, due to the fact that many retailers in shopping centres are regarded as essential retail outlets. [7869/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Marian Harkin
496. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Health if the restrictions that will be necessary in order that weddings can proceed, for example, the number, social distancing and so on will be clarified in view of the fact that between 20 May and the end of 2020 there are close to 15,000 weddings planned here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7871/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Marian Harkin
509. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Health if 20 July 2020 is the designated date for reopening of self-catering holiday accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7076/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Tourist Accommodation
Marian Harkin
735. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the operational guidelines regarding capacity and the use of facilities for guests will be made available and notified to the owners of self-catering holiday accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7076/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Marian Harkin
824. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the Covid-19 mobility frameworks nationwide; if not, if the matter will be reconsidered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7870/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Domestic Violence Services
Marian Harkin
965. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will reconsider allowing access to emergency rent supplement to those in need of immediate relocation as a result of domestic violence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7691/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Local Authority Funding
Marian Harkin
1031. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the details of capital grants provided to Sligo County Council in 2018 and 2019 respectively, under the Social Housing Investment Programme to assist in the construction and renewal of social rented accommodation for persons and families that have been assessed as in need of housing support under categories (details supplied). [7079/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Marian Harkin
8. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Taoiseach if consideration is being given to lifting Covid-19 restrictions on a county basis or by province subject to and in line with all advice from the NPHET. [6488/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Maternity Leave
Marian Harkin
423. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is considering plans to extend paid maternity leave during the current Covid-19 crisis; and if not, if he will consider such an extension (details supplied). [6489/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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HSE Agency Staff
Marian Harkin
661. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Health if a review has been carried out to compare the average hourly cost to the HSE in CHO1 of hours from the approved tender providers with the average hourly cost to the HSE of hours from the agencies which had been providing the service prior to the award in 2017 in advance of the renewal of the contract for healthcare assistant agency cover; if the tender process has been evaluated to investigate if there was a saving to the HSE on the average hourly cost of CHO1 hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6629/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme
Marian Harkin
901. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the requirement that donkeys can only make up a maximum of 50% of the stocking density requirement for payments under areas of natural constraint will be deferred in view of the fact that many farmers are unable to purchase extra stock due to marts remaining closed and or due to restrictions in relation to travel distance from home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6625/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Agrifood Sector
Marian Harkin
902. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps that will be taken to ensure that the proposed An Bord Bia farm sustainability platform development will not impose further demands on farmers for meeting further quality and environmentally friendly requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6627/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Marian Harkin
994. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider State support to a company (details supplied) due to the Covid-19 crisis and in the context of the almost complete shutdown of the aviation industry. [5952/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Driver Test
Marian Harkin
1040. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a timeframe for the resumption of driver tests will be confirmed; and the stage the re-opening phases test will resume (details supplied). [6626/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Tax Code
Marian Harkin
105. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Finance the reason paramedics and EMTs are unable to claim flat rate expenses towards uniforms and other expenses incurred in carrying out their duties as is the case for a wide range of occupations, such as firefighters, doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, physiotherapists and so on; if paramedics and EMTs will be included on the list for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5425/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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State Examinations
Marian Harkin
239. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if students in non-pilot schools of the computer science course will be allowed to sit the exam for computer science in 2021 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4777/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Marian Harkin
262. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to reduce the retention figures for two teacher schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4943/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Orthodontic Services Provision
Marian Harkin
676. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an orthodontic appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4776/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Forestry Management
Marian Harkin
953. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the regulations in regard to the spraying of forestry plantations with cypermethrin at different times of the year (details supplied); the regulations in regard to set-back distances between adjacent land and the location the spraying is being carried out; the regulations in regard to a notice period to be given to adjacent landowners in order that they can make preparations to have animals indoors and windows closed; if there are other insecticides that would work which are less toxic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5456/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Rail Services
Marian Harkin
1069. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeline for the release of the latest rail review report on the western rail corridor commissioned in 2019, in view of the fact the publication of the report is already delayed by more than six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5445/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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School Accommodation Provision
Marian Harkin
295. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for major capital works by a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3463/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Garda Deployment
Marian Harkin
399. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there will be a reduction in Garda numbers and a further reduction in hours for the Garda station in Boyle, County Roscommon, under the proposed reorganisation of An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3249/20]