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Thu, 26 Nov 2020
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Living Alone Allowance
Kieran O'Donnell
301. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for the living alone allowance by a person (details supplied); if the application will be backdated to 22 June 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39446/20]
Wed, 25 Nov 2020
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Presidential Elections
Kieran O'Donnell
86. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of the commitment in the programme for Government to hold a referendum on extending the franchise at presidential elections to Irish citizens living outside the State. [38896/20]
Wed, 25 Nov 2020
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School Transport
Kieran O'Donnell
118. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education if she will address a matter regarding the case of a child (details supplied). [39116/20]
Tue, 24 Nov 2020
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Mayoral Election
Kieran O'Donnell
122. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the directly elected mayor of Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38468/20]
Tue, 24 Nov 2020
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Driver Test
Kieran O'Donnell
254. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to ensure persons seeking to complete their driver theory test are not disadvantaged for an extended period due to the level 5 restrictions as in the case of a person (details supplied); if he will make arrangements for additional resources to be supplied to the RSA to clear the backlog once driver theory testing resumes to ensure applicants can receive a timely booking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38781/20]
Thu, 19 Nov 2020
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School Transport
Kieran O'Donnell
231. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education if she will address the case of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37631/20]
Tue, 17 Nov 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Kieran O'Donnell
344. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of eligible businesses and the number of applications in process and completed to Fáilte Ireland's Covid-19 adaptation fund, by county and in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36926/20]
Thu, 12 Nov 2020
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Personal Public Service Numbers
Kieran O'Donnell
274. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35964/20]
Thu, 12 Nov 2020
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State Pension (Non-Contributory)
Kieran O'Donnell
276. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a non-contributory old age pension application by a person (details supplied). [36020/20]
Thu, 5 Nov 2020
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Community Development Initiatives
Kieran O'Donnell
5. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps she will take to encourage and promote remote working; if additional funding was secured as part of budget 2021 to support this work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34024/20]
Thu, 5 Nov 2020
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Rural Development Plan
Kieran O'Donnell
58. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans to bring forward a new rural development policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34025/20]
Thu, 5 Nov 2020
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School Transport
Kieran O'Donnell
163. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education if the case of a person (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34444/20]
Thu, 22 Oct 2020
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Social Welfare Benefits
Kieran O'Donnell
131. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if he will consider bringing forward the date upon which families can avail of the additional three weeks parents’ benefit announced in the Budget to 1 January 2021 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32186/20]
Tue, 20 Oct 2020
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Teaching Council of Ireland
Kieran O'Donnell
370. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education the status of an application for a Teaching Council registration number by a person (details supplied). [31642/20]
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Kieran O'Donnell
422. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the status of a funding application for the reopening of day services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29706/20]
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
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Medical Cards
Kieran O'Donnell
464. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ensure the required funding is provided for the increase in thresholds for medical cards as agreed in the Health (General Practitioner Service and Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Act 2020 and as announced in budget 2020. [29709/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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Carer's Benefit
Kieran O'Donnell
518. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 519 of 22 September 2020, if a review of the carer’s benefit application will be carried out in view of information provided (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28365/20]
Thu, 1 Oct 2020
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Invalidity Pension
Kieran O'Donnell
212. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27959/20]
Thu, 1 Oct 2020
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Medical Cards
Kieran O'Donnell
382. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if he will address the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27994/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Flood Relief Schemes
Kieran O'Donnell
108. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of flood relief schemes in Limerick city and environs, including Coonagh, King's Island and Castleconnell; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26359/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Invalidity Pension
Kieran O'Donnell
548. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26502/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Disability Allowance
Kieran O'Donnell
583. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a disability allowance application review by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27151/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Rural Development Programme
Kieran O'Donnell
1040. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands if she will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26540/20]
Thu, 24 Sep 2020
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Social Welfare Benefits
Kieran O'Donnell
187. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of arrears owed to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26119/20]
Thu, 24 Sep 2020
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Fuel Allowance
Kieran O'Donnell
188. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) has an entitlement to the fuel allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26132/20]
Thu, 24 Sep 2020
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Medical Cards
Kieran O'Donnell
241. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health when the prescription charges for medical card holders over 70 years of age will be reduced as per budget 2020. [26073/20]
Wed, 23 Sep 2020
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Medicinal Products
Kieran O'Donnell
186. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding access to the drug dupilumab for eczema sufferers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25752/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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School Transport
Kieran O'Donnell
452. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education if a bus ticket will be allocated to a student (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25071/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Kieran O'Donnell
498. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be addressed. [25329/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Carer's Benefit
Kieran O'Donnell
519. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if a carers benefit application will be reviewed (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24978/20]
Thu, 17 Sep 2020
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Energy Efficiency
Kieran O'Donnell
52. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks if he will address the need for a retrofit scheme in section 38 and 39 charities and small and medium approved housing bodies and other items (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24468/20]
Thu, 17 Sep 2020
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School Transport
Kieran O'Donnell
114. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 602 of 8 September 2020, when a bus ticket will issue to a person (details supplied). [24457/20]
Thu, 17 Sep 2020
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Adoption Services
Kieran O'Donnell
143. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration further to Parliamentary Question No. 799 of 8 September 2020, if further documentation (details supplied) in relation to the matter will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24463/20]
Thu, 17 Sep 2020
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Hospital Staff
Kieran O'Donnell
181. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if the need for dieticians and nurse specialists in insulin pump therapy funding in the University of Limerick Hospital Group (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24467/20]
Wed, 16 Sep 2020
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Kieran O'Donnell
20. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports and grants available to a construction business taking on new apprentices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24258/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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School Transport
Kieran O'Donnell
452. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education if the case of students (details supplied) will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23982/20]
Wed, 9 Sep 2020
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Social Welfare Benefits
Kieran O'Donnell
186. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection her views in relation to the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22707/20]
Wed, 9 Sep 2020
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Carer's Allowance
Kieran O'Donnell
197. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address the case of a person (details supplied). [22898/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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School Transport
Kieran O'Donnell
602. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education if she will address a matter regarding a school bus ticket for a person (details supplied). [22227/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Social Welfare Code
Kieran O'Donnell
717. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding a MyGovID account; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21933/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Adoption Services
Kieran O'Donnell
799. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if he will address a matter regarding the case of persons (details supplied). [22502/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Disability Services Provision
Kieran O'Donnell
1353. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if funding is available to assist families in County Limerick (details supplied) that have adult children with special needs in day care facilities that have been informed they can only attend the day care centre every second week due to Covid-19 restrictions. [22293/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Kieran O'Donnell
35. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if persons in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment will receive PRSI contributions in order that their future entitlements are not impacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18797/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Kieran O'Donnell
77. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons receiving the pandemic unemployment payment; the way in which the figure compares with the number receiving the payment at its peak; the steps that will be taken to support persons to move off the payment and return to work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18798/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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National Car Test
Kieran O'Donnell
136. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter regarding the validity date of the NCT certificate of a driver (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18008/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Kieran O'Donnell
44. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the number of households in the amber area of national broadband coverage marginally outside the reach of commercial operators, Eir rural roll-out and the existing national broadband plan roll-out (details supplied); the steps being taken to expedite the roll out of the national broadband plan; and if those homes within 500 m of the existing roll-out will be treated as a priority for connection. [16056/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Immigration Status
Kieran O'Donnell
130. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status or eligibility for stamp 4 naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16256/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Driver Licences
Kieran O'Donnell
262. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the National Driver Licence Service did not extend the validity of driver licences beyond 30 June 2020; if the matter will be reviewed for those drivers who fall outside the criteria for online renewal and cannot obtain a timely appointment such as a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15929/20]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Invalidity Pension Data
Kieran O'Donnell
107. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of applicants in receipt of invalidity pension in Limerick city and county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1986/16]
Tue, 29 Sep 2015
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Disability Allowance Appeals
Kieran O'Donnell
207. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick will be complete; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33269/15]