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Wed, 24 Mar 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Kieran O'Donnell
1597. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the position of postal workers on the vaccination allocation sequencing as part of the national Covid-19 vaccination programme; if they are identified under group 10; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14805/21]
Wed, 24 Mar 2021
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Primary Medical Certificates
Kieran O'Donnell
1636. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if he will bring forward plans to ensure that the backlog of assessments for primary medical certificates is addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14894/21]
Wed, 24 Mar 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Kieran O'Donnell
1761. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the position of special needs assistants on the vaccination allocation sequencing as part of the national Covid-19 vaccination programme; if they are identified under group 10 key workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15334/21]
Thu, 11 Mar 2021
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School Transport
Kieran O'Donnell
119. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education if concessionary school bus tickets can be retained by students (details supplied) for the coming school term; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13788/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Kieran O'Donnell
345. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will request Fáilte Ireland to include counties such as Tipperary in the outdoor dining grant scheme as requested by an association (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12851/21]
Thu, 25 Feb 2021
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Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme
Kieran O'Donnell
371. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined in a sympathetic manner, given the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10841/21]
Wed, 24 Feb 2021
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Driver Test
Kieran O'Donnell
83. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport the status of the roll-out by the Road Safety Authority of online driver theory tests (details supplied); when the system will go live; the details of the backlog for driver theory tests by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9408/21]
Wed, 17 Feb 2021
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National Transport Authority
Kieran O'Donnell
100. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 95 of 20 January 2021, if funding being allocated to the National Transport Authority, NTA, will be brought forward for the roll-out of Transport for Ireland, TFI, branded signage and updated timetable information across counties Limerick and Tipperary in the current phase (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8523/21]
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
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Waste Management
Kieran O'Donnell
13. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the work his Department is undertaking to co-operate with local authorities in the roll-out of segregated waste bins by the local authorities in cities, towns and villages in each county; the work ongoing to reduce the waste going to landfill from local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7710/21]
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
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Energy Efficiency
Kieran O'Donnell
14. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the work his Department is undertaking to prioritise homes for retrofitting and insulation upgrades that are in receipt of the fuel allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7711/21]
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
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Warmer Homes Scheme
Kieran O'Donnell
15. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of applicants awaiting the installation of SEAI warmer homes scheme upgrades by county; the national average waiting time in tabular form; the average waiting time for applicants in counties Limerick and Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7712/21]
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
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Irish Sign Language
Kieran O'Donnell
150. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education her current and proposed plans for the provision of services for Irish Sign Language (details supplied); if the deployment of Irish Sign Language teachers under the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 will be prioritised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7645/21]
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
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Social Welfare Benefits
Kieran O'Donnell
166. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps she and her Department are taking to ensure that older persons can access affordable broadband (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7709/21]
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Kieran O'Donnell
274. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address the three- to four-year waiting list for Down's syndrome children to see a paediatric rheumatologist nationally; the details of the waiting list for County Limerick; the steps being taken there to address the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7646/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Ministerial Correspondence
Kieran O'Donnell
32. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6998/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Legislative Reviews
Kieran O'Donnell
163. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport if he will address a request (details supplied) with regard to the registration of Euro 6 step C vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7070/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Carer's Allowance
Kieran O'Donnell
506. 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. [6934/21]
Thu, 4 Feb 2021
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Disability Allowance
Kieran O'Donnell
129. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if a disability allowance for a person (details supplied) will be reviewed. [6209/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Citizenship Applications
Kieran O'Donnell
590. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Justice if she will address a matter regarding citizenship applications by persons (details supplied); and the timeline for completion. [5790/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Kieran O'Donnell
708. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if drive-through vaccination clinics under the roll-out of the national vaccination programme are being considered for Limerick city and county; if so, the number and location of these clinics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5340/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Kieran O'Donnell
778. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the measures he will take to ensure persons with cystic fibrosis (details supplied) are better prioritised on the vaccination allocation sequencing schedule, currently group seven; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5572/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Kieran O'Donnell
830. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the measures he will take to ensure persons (details supplied) with intellectual disabilities of all ages are appropriately prioritised on the vaccination allocation sequencing schedule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5732/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Medicinal Products
Kieran O'Donnell
840. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 186 of 23 September 2020, the most recent update (details supplied) regarding access to the drug dupilumab for persons with eczema; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5755/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Rural Broadband Scheme
Kieran O'Donnell
988. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the process for communities, towns and villages wishing to set up a broadband connection point; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5969/21]
Wed, 27 Jan 2021
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Public Sector Pay
Kieran O'Donnell
455. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education if she will address issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the pay of teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3938/21]
Wed, 27 Jan 2021
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State Examinations
Kieran O'Donnell
475. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update to junior certificate students and their parents on the status of the examinations; the measures taken to adjust the demands of their curriculum and project work to date; when she expects to make a decision on the holding of junior certificate examinations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4285/21]
Wed, 27 Jan 2021
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Company Liquidations
Kieran O'Donnell
517. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the liquidation of a company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4133/21]
Wed, 27 Jan 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Kieran O'Donnell
527. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the criteria for self-employed persons in receipt of a Covid payment in circumstances (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4355/21]
Wed, 27 Jan 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Kieran O'Donnell
661. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if he will support and make provision for the mandatory use of face coverings in banks, credit unions and post offices (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3546/21]
Wed, 27 Jan 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Kieran O'Donnell
757. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the position of carers (details supplied) on the vaccination allocation sequencing under the national Covid-19 vaccination programme; if they fall under group 2, 4, 6 or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3947/21]
Wed, 27 Jan 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Kieran O'Donnell
765. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the position of psychiatrists (details supplied) placed on the vaccination allocation sequencing under the national Covid-19 vaccination programme; if they fall under group 2, 4, 6 or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3959/21]
Wed, 27 Jan 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Kieran O'Donnell
852. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the details of the deliveries of a vaccine (details supplied) to each of the seven hospital groups to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4360/21]
Wed, 20 Jan 2021
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Bus Services
Kieran O'Donnell
95. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport when the National Transport Authority plans to roll out new bus stop signage and timetable information in counties Limerick and Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2577/21]
Wed, 20 Jan 2021
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Primary Medical Certificates
Kieran O'Donnell
138. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Finance if primary medical certificate applications can be processed by the HSE from 1 January 2021 as provided for in the Finance Act 2020; and if his Department has advised the HSE in writing of this legislative measure. [2286/21]
Wed, 20 Jan 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Kieran O'Donnell
551. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if he will address matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) about the need for supports for student radiographers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2551/21]
Thu, 17 Dec 2020
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Pension Provisions
Kieran O'Donnell
278. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport if matters relating to a pension for a person (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44327/20]
Thu, 17 Dec 2020
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Treatment Benefit Scheme
Kieran O'Donnell
430. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for optical benefit under the treatment benefit scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44364/20]
Thu, 17 Dec 2020
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Maternity Leave
Kieran O'Donnell
585. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if matters raised by a person (details supplied) in relation to pregnant women from 28 weeks going on health and safety leave will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44394/20]
Thu, 10 Dec 2020
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Pyrite Remediation Programme
Kieran O'Donnell
272. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address a matter regarding pyrite blocks in County Limerick (details supplied). [42741/20]
Wed, 9 Dec 2020
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Taxi Licences
Kieran O'Donnell
50. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport if the waiver for the SPSV licence renewal is in operation for those currently in the process of applying for renewal of their licences; if the fee to renew a licence for a person (details supplied) will be waived; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42411/20]
Tue, 8 Dec 2020
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Urban Regeneration and Development Fund
Kieran O'Donnell
287. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he plans to launch the next call of the urban regeneration and development fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42016/20]
Tue, 8 Dec 2020
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State Pension (Non-Contributory)
Kieran O'Donnell
421. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a pension application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42037/20]
Thu, 3 Dec 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Kieran O'Donnell
25. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of payments issued under the pandemic unemployment payment to date; the value of these payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39979/20]
Thu, 3 Dec 2020
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Living Alone Allowance
Kieran O'Donnell
62. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection when the increase to the living alone allowance as announced in budget 2021 will take effect; the number of persons who will benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39980/20]
Thu, 3 Dec 2020
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School Accommodation
Kieran O'Donnell
229. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education the status of an additional school accommodation application by a school (details supplied). [40972/20]
Thu, 3 Dec 2020
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School Transport
Kieran O'Donnell
230. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education the status of requests for another school bus to be provided to cover an area servicing a school (details supplied). [40973/20]
Wed, 2 Dec 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Kieran O'Donnell
57. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will liaise with Fáilte Ireland for the purposes of re-opening the Covid-19 adaptation fund; if she will support changes to the eligibility criteria of the scheme to allow for restaurants and cafes without a wine licence to apply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40526/20]
Tue, 1 Dec 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Kieran O'Donnell
489. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of pandemic unemployment payment arrears due to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40036/20]
Tue, 1 Dec 2020
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Living Alone Allowance
Kieran O'Donnell
504. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a living alone allowance application by a person (details supplied); if the allowance will be backdated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40441/20]
Tue, 1 Dec 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Kieran O'Donnell
505. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if a Covid payment will be backdated for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40443/20]