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Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Pharmacy Services
Danny Healy-Rae
318. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health his views on the policy of reversing the cuts imposed on HSE employed pharmacists, and that does not include self-employed pharmacists, which it is perceived further discriminates against self-employed pharmacists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6966/18]
Wed, 7 Feb 2018
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Community Employment Schemes Administration
Danny Healy-Rae
291. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason it is not possible for persons participating on community employment schemes to continue in cases where both they and their employer are satisfied with the arrangement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6247/18]
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
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Disability Statistics
Danny Healy-Rae
198. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if there is an increase year on year on the number of children that present with autism and related problems in each of the years 2010 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4672/18]
Wed, 17 Jan 2018
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Hospitals Building Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
104. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when the proposed new community hospital will be built in Killarney, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2175/18]
Wed, 17 Jan 2018
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Hospital Beds Data
Danny Healy-Rae
111. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the number of beds that remain closed in university hospital Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2199/18]
Wed, 17 Jan 2018
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Traffic Calming Measures
Danny Healy-Rae
180. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the requested speed reduction measures from Lissivigeen roundabout to the Pike Hill, Killarney, County Kerry, will be implemented in order to prevent further fatalities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2166/18]
Wed, 17 Jan 2018
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Road Safety
Danny Healy-Rae
181. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Lewis Road junction with the bypass N22 road in Killarney, County Kerry, will be rectified in order to prevent further fatalities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2167/18]
Wed, 17 Jan 2018
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Road Safety
Danny Healy-Rae
182. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans regarding the junction in Farranfore village, County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2172/18]
Wed, 17 Jan 2018
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Road Safety
Danny Healy-Rae
183. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans regarding the junction at Poulgorm Bridge at which the R569 meets the N22 in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2174/18]
Wed, 17 Jan 2018
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Traffic Calming Measures
Danny Healy-Rae
184. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the requested speed reduction will be implemented at Glenflesk village, County Kerry, on the N22 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2200/18]
Wed, 17 Jan 2018
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Road Safety
Danny Healy-Rae
185. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the requested safety barriers will be erected at Rusheenbeg, Glenflesk, County Kerry, to prevent further fatalities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2201/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications
Danny Healy-Rae
287. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if an application for funding from Kerry County Council to clear the Flesk river of all blockages has been reviewed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1651/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Nursing Home Services
Danny Healy-Rae
935. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason nursing homes caring for elderly clergy are not subject to the same regulations as all other nursing homes; and his plans for same. [1014/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Danny Healy-Rae
1067. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the amount that has been spent on moving persons from congregated settings in County Kerry since the beginning of this model; the number of persons who have now been placed in decongregated settings in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1642/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Hospital Accommodation Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
1069. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health his plans to open the closed wards in University Hospital Kerry and provide extra nurses and front-line staff to run these wards (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1652/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Hospital Accommodation Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
1070. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health his plans to fully open all the beds in Kenmare Community Hospital and to provide adequate short-stay, long-stay and respite beds for this geographical area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1653/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Hospital Accommodation Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
1071. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health his plans to fully open Dingle Community Hospital and to provide adequate cover for the Dingle Peninsula; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1654/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Bituminous Fuel Ban
Danny Healy-Rae
1311. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to refrain from extending the nationwide ban on smoky coal in view of the fact that low smoke coal is more expensive and produces less heat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1661/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Road Safety
Danny Healy-Rae
1445. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the speed limit review will take place in County Kerry; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1650/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Regional Road Network
Danny Healy-Rae
1446. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made regarding the removal of overhanging trees to prevent further fatalities and serious injuries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1655/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Road Safety
Danny Healy-Rae
1447. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to initiate a programme to stop deer roaming roads to prevent further fatalities, serious injuries and damage to vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1656/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Road Improvement Schemes
Danny Healy-Rae
1448. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be provided to widen roadside margins and remove vegetation and roadside hedges to create a safe environment for pedestrians and cyclists and to prevent further fatalities and serious injuries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1659/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Driver Licences
Danny Healy-Rae
1449. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to review the process for replacing a lost or stolen driving licence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1670/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Back to Education Allowance
Danny Healy-Rae
1657. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the Back to Education Allowance, BTEA, criteria will be reviewed again with regard to the progress in educational qualifications (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1671/18]
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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School Enrolments
Danny Healy-Rae
188. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the enrolment policy for secondary schools; his views on the fact that enrolment is decided after all applications are received in order that the school will vet the person to determine if applicants will be accepted; and if persons in catchment areas receive preference. [53030/17]
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Road Safety
Danny Healy-Rae
430. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, and the Road Safety Authority, RSA, to prioritise the need for a safer speed limit going through Glenflesk village and to improve the street lights also (details supplied). [52792/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Danny Healy-Rae
374. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to reverse pupil teacher thresholds to 2011/2012 levels; his further plans to ensure a campaign (details supplied) is commenced in September 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46405/17]
Thu, 26 Oct 2017
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Nitrates Usage
Danny Healy-Rae
55. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the reason farmers in Northern Ireland can spread slurry for the entire year depending on ground conditions and weather in view of the fact that the entire island has similar land and weather conditions; the reason farmers here do not have the same conditions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45090/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Insurance Costs
Danny Healy-Rae
44. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance the steps he has taken regarding the rising cost of insurance in view of the fact that the insurance companies now available to the market are keeping prices up at unreasonable levels; if the companies profits can be determined or controlled in view of the fact that since a company (details supplied) was forced out of the market the cost of insurance has escalated alarmingly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44545/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Pharmacy Services
Danny Healy-Rae
212. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when pharmacists and other self-employed persons will have their pay restored in view of the fact that FEMPI has been unwound in many sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44582/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Community Care Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
213. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if his Department has provided funding to the HSE in order to enhance the ophthalmic services in County Kerry regarding the community ophthalmic services medical treatment scheme, in view of the fact that there are persons on the waiting list since 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44590/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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Rural Social Scheme Assessments
Danny Healy-Rae
561. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason persons on the rural social scheme are being called repeatedly for assessments particularly in rural County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43455/17]
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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VAT Rate Application
Danny Healy-Rae
47. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance his plans to retain the 9% VAT rate for businesses involved in tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42231/17]
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Pharmaceutical Sector
Danny Healy-Rae
86. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when pharmacists and other self-employed persons will have their pay restored in view of the fact that FEMPI has been unwound in many sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42233/17]
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
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Nitrates Usage
Danny Healy-Rae
599. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will extend the time period in which farmers are allowed to spread slurry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41689/17]
Thu, 21 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Registration
Danny Healy-Rae
70. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding VRT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39998/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Brexit Issues
Danny Healy-Rae
154. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance his plans to implement measures to protect local manufacturers in view of the adverse effects of Brexit on the economy (details supplied). [39269/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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HSE Staff Recruitment
Danny Healy-Rae
792. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will address hiring issues within the HSE (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36962/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Health Services Funding
Danny Healy-Rae
919. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health how the pilot community ophthalmic services medical treatment scheme announced in 2008 and currently offered in seven locations is funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37236/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
1503. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will include a road (details supplied) in the capital investment plan for 2016 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36964/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Community Care Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
966. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason the community ophthalmic medical services scheme is not yet rolled out despite being announced nine years ago; the counties and locations the pilot scheme is currently being offered in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35910/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Pension Provisions
Danny Healy-Rae
1528. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the way in which the Government will resolve the impact the new retirement age of 68 years of age will have on persons and businesses that had not anticipated this (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35909/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Local Authority Housing Eligibility
Danny Healy-Rae
1703. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the reason his Department stipulates that gross income be used to assess if persons can become local authority applicants (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36527/17]
Wed, 5 Jul 2017
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National Debt Servicing
Danny Healy-Rae
20. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will renegotiate the amount of debt Ireland has to repay with a view to reducing it; if he will seek an extension of the time period in which the debt must be repaid in view of the fact that it is unfair to ask this generation to shoulder the burden; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31625/17]
Thu, 29 Jun 2017
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Health Services Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
193. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the HSE community ophthalmic scheme. [30606/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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School Staff
Danny Healy-Rae
410. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide extra funding to address funding deficiencies in a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26534/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Language Schools
Danny Healy-Rae
582. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the working conditions of English language teachers (details supplied); if he plans to legislate for their rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28471/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Valuation Office
Danny Healy-Rae
906. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason petrol stations are being revalued at an increase of 400%; the further reason the forecourts of petrol stations are being valued at four times higher than the forecourts of other stores; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28539/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage
Danny Healy-Rae
1462. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason glucose reading sensors (details supplied) are not included in the long term illness book; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28621/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Health Services Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
1554. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in the community ophthalmic services scheme (details supplied); his views on whether the process could be accelerated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28912/17]