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Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Kieran O'Donnell
2619. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the number of meetings that have been held in 2020 and to date in 2021 between the manufacturers of the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system and the HSE PCRS in relation to making the technology available to persons with diabetes over 21 years of age based on clinical need; the outcomes of these meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38406/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Kieran O'Donnell
2620. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in the decision to make the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system available to persons with diabetes over 21 years of age based on clinical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38407/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Hospital Appointments Status
Kieran O'Donnell
2960. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for inpatient and outpatient appointments and procedures within the UL hospital group and CHO3; the category and type of appointment and procedure; the length of time waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39711/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Kieran O'Donnell
2961. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the strategy of his Department for managing long-Covid; the identified symptoms of same; the estimated impact on the health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39712/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Kieran O'Donnell
3074. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter in relation to the second dose recommendation for a vaccine for administering after 21 days rather than 28 days (details supplied); if this has been considered by NIAC and the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40156/21]
Wed, 14 Jul 2021
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Forestry Sector
Kieran O'Donnell
446. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a felling licence for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38136/21]
Tue, 13 Jul 2021
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Cybersecurity Policy
Kieran O'Donnell
64. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to mitigate the impact of the cyber-attack on UL Hospital Group services; the impact of the attack on the UL Hospital Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28658/21]
Tue, 13 Jul 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Kieran O'Donnell
151. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the status of roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccination programme in counties Limerick and Tipperary; the number vaccinated to date for the first and second dose, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28659/21]
Tue, 13 Jul 2021
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Social Welfare Benefits
Kieran O'Donnell
468. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding child benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37857/21]
Thu, 8 Jul 2021
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An Garda Síochána
Kieran O'Donnell
95. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Justice if she will report on the progress being made on the implementation of A Policing Service for the Future plan with reference to County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36514/21]
Thu, 8 Jul 2021
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Social Welfare Benefits
Kieran O'Donnell
261. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a domiciliary care allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied). [37034/21]
Thu, 8 Jul 2021
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State Pensions
Kieran O'Donnell
262. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a review in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37035/21]
Thu, 8 Jul 2021
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State Pensions
Kieran O'Donnell
263. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if homemaker's credits will be added to the social insurance record of a person (details supplied); and if a higher rate of pension will be awarded to them. [37036/21]
Thu, 8 Jul 2021
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State Pensions
Kieran O'Donnell
264. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if homemaker’s credits will be added to the record of a person (details supplied); and if they have an entitlement to the higher rate of pension. [37037/21]
Wed, 7 Jul 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Kieran O'Donnell
156. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if he will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the 12-week gap between the first and second dose of a vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30465/21]
Wed, 7 Jul 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Kieran O'Donnell
171. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the timeline for first and second dose vaccinations of cohort 7 people aged 16 to 64 at high risk (details supplied); when all first doses will be administered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30509/21]
Tue, 6 Jul 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Kieran O'Donnell
183. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the roll-out of the EU Digital COVID Certificate; the speed with which Covid-19 testing results will be uploaded to the certificate; and the date on which passengers will be able to download the certificate for travel use (details supplied) ahead of 19 July 2021 when it will officially come into effect. [36366/21]
Tue, 6 Jul 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Kieran O'Donnell
252. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the date on which further information on the EU digital Covid certificate will be provided. [36366/21]
Thu, 1 Jul 2021
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Social Welfare Appeals
Kieran O'Donnell
295. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35604/21]
Wed, 30 Jun 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Kieran O'Donnell
270. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if he will seek clarification from the Health Service Executive on the further easing of maternity restrictions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28080/21]
Thu, 24 Jun 2021
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Public Transport
Kieran O'Donnell
189. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport the length of time the quiet carriage initiative operated by Irish Rail ran before it was phased out in 2018; the amount the initiative cost to run on an annual basis; and the reason Irish Rail decided to phase out the initiative. [34098/21]
Thu, 24 Jun 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Kieran O'Donnell
452. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if he will seek clarity from the HSE on the further easing of maternity hospitals restrictions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26461/21]
Tue, 22 Jun 2021
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Defective Building Materials
Kieran O'Donnell
296. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps he will take to ensure homeowners (details supplied) in County Limerick with pyrite defective blocks are included in the pyrite remediation scheme which currently applies to concrete floor slabs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32927/21]
Thu, 3 Jun 2021
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Enterprise Policy
Kieran O'Donnell
109. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the additional supports the Economic Recovery Plan will put in place to help persons back to work and to help SMEs recover; the breakdown of applications approved for the small business assistance scheme for Covid in County Limerick to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30089/21]
Thu, 3 Jun 2021
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Departmental Priorities
Kieran O'Donnell
145. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Justice the key actions which will be delivered in the Justice Plan 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30188/21]
Thu, 27 May 2021
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Forestry Sector
Kieran O'Donnell
276. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a felling licence application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28961/21]
Tue, 25 May 2021
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Road Signage
Kieran O'Donnell
94. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport when the National Transport Authority plans to roll-out the new Transport for Ireland branded signage and updated timetables in all counties including Limerick and Tipperary given that Covid-19 restrictions are being eased (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27511/21]
Tue, 18 May 2021
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Environmental Policy
Kieran O'Donnell
207. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the further steps he will take to reduce single use plastics following the proposed ban on certain plastics in July; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25909/21]
Tue, 18 May 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Kieran O'Donnell
350. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if water parks are permitted to reopen along with swimming pools and leisure centres on 7 June 2021 in line with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. [26188/21]
Tue, 18 May 2021
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Third Level Admissions
Kieran O'Donnell
621. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps he is taking to address the need for additional university places for the next academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26412/21]
Thu, 13 May 2021
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Schools Building Projects
Kieran O'Donnell
70. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education her plans to address the need for a further primary school in the high growth area of Castletroy, County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25096/21]
Thu, 13 May 2021
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School Transport
Kieran O'Donnell
85. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education the status of the progress report on the review of the school transport scheme underway in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25095/21]
Thu, 13 May 2021
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Third Level Education
Kieran O'Donnell
362. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the range of supports available for persons attending third-level education, in particular for attending modular courses, as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25222/21]
Thu, 13 May 2021
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Work Permits
Kieran O'Donnell
406. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding critical skills employment permits for non-consultant hospital doctors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25223/21]
Thu, 13 May 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Kieran O'Donnell
446. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if he will allow the Covid-19 vaccination when administered to be documented on the World Health Organisation Recognised International Certificate of Vaccination to assist Irish persons who require the certificate in order to volunteer abroad (details supplied). [25366/21]
Thu, 13 May 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Kieran O'Donnell
447. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health when the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out for pregnant women will commence (details supplied). [25367/21]
Thu, 13 May 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Kieran O'Donnell
448. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if strong guidelines will be issued which will allow pregnant and labouring women to have a birth partner during scans, appointments and during the early stages of labour (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25368/21]
Wed, 12 May 2021
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Health Services
Kieran O'Donnell
252. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if he will address a request from an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the need for additional eye clinic liaison officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24849/21]
Tue, 11 May 2021
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Social Welfare Payments
Kieran O'Donnell
534. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if an urgent review of a family income supplement payment will be carried out in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23836/21]
Tue, 11 May 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Kieran O'Donnell
868. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the mechanisms in place for persons that are under 70 years of age and housebound to obtain the Covid 19 vaccine (details supplied). [24428/21]
Wed, 5 May 2021
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Mayoral Election
Kieran O'Donnell
43. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the process to establish a mayor for Limerick city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22876/21]
Thu, 29 Apr 2021
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Treatment Benefit Scheme
Kieran O'Donnell
83. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22478/21]
Wed, 28 Apr 2021
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Tourism Industry
Kieran O'Donnell
92. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of the recommendations of the Recovery Oversight Group for Tourism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21968/21]
Wed, 28 Apr 2021
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Tourism Industry
Kieran O'Donnell
120. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the steps she is taking to support the coach tourism sector as a result of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21969/21]
Wed, 28 Apr 2021
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Tourism Industry
Kieran O'Donnell
371. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of the work her Department is undertaking to support the tourism sector as a result of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21970/21]
Wed, 21 Apr 2021
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Rural Development Plan
Kieran O'Donnell
312. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport the status of the commitment to develop a subsidised local area hackney service as listed in the Rural Development Policy 2021-2025 - Our Rural Future plan; if he will provide clarity on the timeline envisaged to develop such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18400/21]
Wed, 21 Apr 2021
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Departmental Reviews
Kieran O'Donnell
1037. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education if a funding application review will be carried on the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19622/21]
Wed, 21 Apr 2021
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Maternity Services
Kieran O'Donnell
1587. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ensure priority is applied for the return of full maternity services in all hospitals (details supplied) in the coming period as restrictions are eased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18350/21]
Wed, 31 Mar 2021
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Passport Applications
Kieran O'Donnell
526. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the current figures for those awaiting passports by county due to the postponement of services; the expected wait times for passports once processing resumes; the steps he will take to ensure the backlog is dealt with quickly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17315/21]
Wed, 24 Mar 2021
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Tax Forms
Kieran O'Donnell
489. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Finance if matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to small businesses will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15347/21]