Parliamentary questions

Student Accommodation

Denis Naughten

499. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the options open to third level students whose private landlords refused to provide rent refunds to students forced to leave accommodation due to Covid-19; her plans to encourage landlords to provide refunds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14708/20]

Student Accommodation

Denis Naughten

500. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills if all third-level institutions have provided rent refunds to students impacted by Covid-19; the supports available for students unable to obtain refunds from private landlords; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14709/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Denis Naughten

501. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the supports that will be put in place for national schools (details supplied) with regard to children attending from a local direct provision centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14745/20]

Carer's Allowance

Denis Naughten

769. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of carer’s allowance reviews that have taken place in the past six months; the number of such decisions that were overturned on review; the number that were not overturned on review but subsequently overturned on appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15575/20]

Carer's Allowance

Denis Naughten

770. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the process for carrying out a review of a decision in an application for carer’s allowance; the grade of the person responsible for making the decision on a review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15576/20]

Walks Scheme

Denis Naughten

799. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when a decision will be made on an application by a centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14724/20]

Maternity Leave

Denis Naughten

902. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to extend maternity leave in view of Covid-19 restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14728/20]

Home Help Service

Denis Naughten

1316. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when an application by a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16031/20]

Summer Works Scheme

Denis Naughten

424. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14130/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Denis Naughten

425. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the discussions her officials have had with private third-level accommodation providers regarding a refund of fees due to the Covid-19 closure of colleges; the discussions her officials have had with the Departments of Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform to ensure that such providers refusing refunds are not eligible for Covid-19 supports from the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14132/20]

Addiction Treatment Services

Denis Naughten

700. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the number of addiction counsellors employed by the HSE by county in the Saolta group area; the number of vacancies that exist in those counties for addiction counsellors; when those vacancies will be filled; the level of qualification required for such a role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13914/20]

Addiction Treatment Services

Denis Naughten

701. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the wait times for an appointment with an addiction counsellor by county within the Saolta group; the number of persons on each list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13915/20]

Taoiseach's Communications

Denis Naughten

8. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Taoiseach when a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied). [12183/20]

School Curriculum

Denis Naughten

208. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the plans being made to address the situation for 2020 fifth year students to assist those who need to catch up on missed work or to assist those with additional learning needs; if a revised leaving certificate syllabus will be introduced for their sixth year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12216/20]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Denis Naughten

473. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when the enabling works at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe will commence; when he expects tenders to be sought for the construction of the 50-bed ward block; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12182/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Denis Naughten

474. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when he will furnish a detailed reply to correspondence on 18 May and 5, 9 and 11 June 2020 and information furnished on 14 and 15 May 2020 regarding contact tracing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12185/20]

Ministerial Correspondence

Denis Naughten

475. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when he will furnish a detailed reply to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12186/20]

Departmental Funding

Denis Naughten

581. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the €3 million allocated in budget 2020 for piloting new agri-environmental schemes has been drawn down; the schemes that have been funded; the number of applications and proposals considered; the sectors covered by each proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12181/20]

Bord na Móna

Denis Naughten

622. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will furnish a reply to the issues raised regarding Bord na Móna further to a commitment on 20 May 2020 in Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12184/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Denis Naughten

689. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when guidance will be available for driving instructors on a safe return to work; when car driver tests will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12213/20]

Value Added Tax

Denis Naughten

107. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the reason yoga and pilates were not included in the lower rate of VAT for the hospitality sector in the past; if they will be included in a future VAT reduction in the hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11368/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Denis Naughten

108. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will reduce the VAT rate to zero for the hospitality sector to assist with the Covid-19 recovery of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11369/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Denis Naughten

266. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken to refund school transport charges to parents for the part of the school year lost due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11207/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Denis Naughten

1014. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if payment will be made for the nine months under the present eligibility criteria in cases in which a person transfers from the pandemic unemployment payment to jobseeker’s benefit; her plans to extend the payment beyond nine months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11317/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Denis Naughten

44. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if third-level student accommodation providers that have refused to refund accommodation costs to students forced to leave college due to the pandemic will not receive State Covid-19 supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10025/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Denis Naughten

580. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to address the impact of Covid-19 on the bus and coach sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10174/20]

Court Accommodation

Denis Naughten

360. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the alternative temporary location for Roscommon District Court; when it is envisaged that the relocation will take place; when works will commence on the refurbishment of the courthouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8828/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Denis Naughten

532. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the number of beds and locations available for hospital step-down patients that are positive for Covid-19; the number occupied in each location; his plans and timeline for additional capacity; the corresponding figures for those that need to self-isolate from the community as a result of a positive Covid-19 test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8407/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Denis Naughten

717. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address the refusal by the insurance industry to renew cover Covid-19 liability for small family owned nursing homes; his views on whether this will close many family operated nursing homes in view of the fact they will not be able to compete with the larger private operations that can obtain such cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9481/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Denis Naughten

27. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the travel advice for families that have booked holidays during the summer months in other EU countries; if families should seek a refund for such holidays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7902/20]

Passport Services

Denis Naughten

28. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he plans to reopen the provision of passport services; the reason the matter was not considered a critical service due to the constitutional freedom to travel and the EU freedom of movement; if he is satisfied that all Irish citizens are being treated equally in terms of the freedom to travel based on whether they have a valid passport or require the consent of the passport office to a passport renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7903/20]

Special Educational Needs

Denis Naughten

254. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the July provision will be extended to cover the month of June; if the provision will be extended as a once-off measure to all other children with a disability in view of the significant period of time they have been out of school due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7905/20]

Schools Building Projects

Denis Naughten

255. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking to prioritise the completion of school construction projects in advance of September 2020 to assist with the Covid-19 social distancing rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7906/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Denis Naughten

256. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the engagement he has had with school management at primary and post-primary level, respectively, to source additional accommodation to facilitate Covid-19 social distancing rules from September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7907/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Denis Naughten

595. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the policy basis for moving patients without a Covid-19 status or with a Covid-19 positive status from acute hospitals to nursing homes rather than designated stepdown facilities while this is acknowledged within Covid protocols as a necessary risk; if the risk assessment used to justify this action will be published; the number of Covid-19 positive cases in nursing homes in cases in which the resident was transferred directly from an acute hospital setting; if the policy of transferring Covid-19 positive or Covid-19 status unknown patients to nursing homes will be reviewed in view of the scale of infection in nursing homes and in further view of the fact that this cohort of the population face the greatest risk of death from Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7908/20]

Covid-19 Tests

Denis Naughten

596. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the number of meat plant staff that were tested as part of a screening programme that have to be retested due to the lack of a result from the laboratory; the average time delay between the initial test and the retest; the corresponding figures for nursing home staff and residents respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7909/20]

Covid-19 Tests

Denis Naughten

597. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the current mean average time, respectively for the turnaround of all Covid-19 test results that are positive, negative and cumulative; the number of persons in each category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7910/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Denis Naughten

985. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of social protection offices which have been closed and sanitised due to the presentation of Covid-19 positive applicants at public desks applying for the Covid 19 enhanced illness benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7904/20]

Maternity Leave

Denis Naughten

416. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to extend maternity leave for those currently availing of same in view of Covid-19 restrictions regarding childcare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6106/20]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme

Denis Naughten

687. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on an application by a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4803/20]

Flood Relief Schemes Data

Denis Naughten

134. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the funding allocated to date for flood mitigation works on the rivers Shannon and Suck since the flooding of 2015; the status of each project; the works planned on both river catchments; the number of families that applied for home relocation; the number approved, rejected and on hand; the number of homeowners that applied for individual property protection measures; the number approved, rejected and on hand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3094/20]

Flood Relief Schemes

Denis Naughten

135. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress to date on the pilot individual property flood protection scheme; the conclusions drawn from the Graiguenamanagh and Crossmolina pilots; when it is planned to make a submission to Government on a scheme to support individual property protection measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3095/20]

Flood Relief Schemes Funding

Denis Naughten

146. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW has developed a specific cost-benefit analysis for areas impacted by turlough flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3161/20]

Schools Building Projects Status

Denis Naughten

245. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No.126 of 2 October 2019, the progress made to date in developing a purpose built school for the pupils of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3091/20]

Autism Support Services

Denis Naughten

582. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive an appointment for a service; the current waiting list to access the service; the steps being taken to address the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2829/20]

Health Services Provision

Denis Naughten

583. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive an appointment for a service; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2830/20]

Medicinal Products Reimbursement

Denis Naughten

633. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when an assessment (details supplied) will be completed; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2994/20]

Medicinal Products Reimbursement

Denis Naughten

702. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 653 of 11 July 2019, the payments (details supplied) for 2019 for the medical card, drugs payment, methadone and long-term illness schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3360/20]

Beef Industry

Denis Naughten

947. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 539 of 17 December 2019, if he has received applications for PGI status; when this application will be submitted to the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3092/20]

Fallen Animal Collection Scheme

Denis Naughten

948. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether it is appropriate to introduce changes in the fallen animal scheme at the time of the year when the service is at peak demand; his further views on whether it is acceptable that knackeries across the country only received notice of the new scheme after it came into operation; if he will meet directly with an association (details supplied) to resolve its concerns about the imposed scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3093/20]

Departmental Schemes

Denis Naughten

949. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 438 of 16 April 2019, when he plans to introduce a voluntary farm building relocation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3099/20]

Local Improvement Scheme Funding

Denis Naughten

1023. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will amend section 81 of the Local Government Act 2001 to allow for the use of local improvement scheme funding to carry out maintenance of drainage channels for minor flood alleviation, separate to the current provisions which only cater for such works associated with improvements to private roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3098/20]

Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications

Denis Naughten

1141. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for a domiciliary care allowance by a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay in same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2995/20]

Septic Tank Grants

Denis Naughten

1212. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the new grant scheme to upgrade domestic septic tanks will be introduced; the reason for the delay in its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3096/20]

Audiology Services Provision

Denis Naughten

193. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the provisions over and above that available to children with hearing loss made for the 49 children in counties Mayo and Roscommon who had their hearing misdiagnosed by the HSE; the specific resources set aside for these children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53856/19]

State Claims Agency

Denis Naughten

241. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the number of medical claims outstanding with the State Claims Agency; the potential cost of such claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53450/19]

Farm Inspections

Denis Naughten

361. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the inspection penalty rate will be published for randomised on-farm inspections, namely, land eligibility inspections, cross-compliance inspections including animal IDR and nitrates GAP inspections in each of the years 2013 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of holdings selected randomly; the number of holdings with a financial penalty; the percentage of holdings with financial penalty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53857/19]

Farm Inspections

Denis Naughten

362. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the inspection penalty rate will be published for randomised on-farm inspections, namely, land eligibility inspections, cross compliance inspections including animal IDR and nitrates GAP inspections by county in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of holdings selected randomly; number of holdings with a financial penalty; the percentage of holdings with financial penalty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53858/19]

Meat Processing Plants

Denis Naughten

363. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the instances of non-compliance with carcase trim specifications his inspectors have identified in beef plants each month in 2019; when the names of the plants involved will be published; the payments made to the farmer supplier to reflect loss; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53859/19]

Meat Processing Plants

Denis Naughten

364. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of instances in which mechanical grading was suspended in meat plants in cases in which a machine was found to be working outside of tolerance and manual grading is instigated to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53860/19]

Meat Processing Plants

Denis Naughten

365. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the conformation and fat score data has not been published from all cattle from both the old and new machines in the carcase classification trial; if the data will be published in view of the urgent need to restore confidence in the beef grading system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53861/19]

School Funding

Denis Naughten

182. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funding provided for new schools and upgrading work in schools in Oranmore, Maree, Claregalway and Clarinbridge, County Galway, since 2011; the details of the schools involved; the figure provided for each school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52766/19]

Legal Aid Applications Data

Denis Naughten

292. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the fees paid to a solicitor representing a client in a criminal matter before the District, Circuit and High Court in circumstances in which the client cannot afford to be represented from their own resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53363/19]

Nursing Staff Recruitment

Denis Naughten

378. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if an embargo on the recruitment of nurses is in place; the number of overseas nurses recruited to University Hospital Galway to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52832/19]

Nursing Staff Recruitment

Denis Naughten

379. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ensure positions are available for graduate nurses in University Hospital Galway; his views on the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52833/19]

Hospital Equipment

Denis Naughten

388. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if funding will be approved for the provision of a MRI scanner for Roscommon University Hospital to address the significant backlog for same across the Saolta Hospital Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52874/19]

Hospital Waiting Lists Data

Denis Naughten

389. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a MRI in each hospital in the Saolta Hospital Group; the longest waiting time per person on each list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52875/19]

Hospital Facilities

Denis Naughten

479. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the status of the capital development project for CSSD at Roscommon University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53364/19]

Hospital Facilities

Denis Naughten

480. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the status of the capital project for a rehabilitation unit at Roscommon University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53365/19]

Hospital Facilities

Denis Naughten

481. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the status of the capital project for a new build at Sacred Heart Hospital, County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53366/19]

Hospital Equipment

Denis Naughten

482. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to replace the CAT scan at Roscommon University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53367/19]

Hospital Overcrowding

Denis Naughten

483. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to address the overcrowding in the emergency department at Portiuncula Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53368/19]

Beef Industry

Denis Naughten

539. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific designation sought from the EU for PGI status for Irish beef; the status of the application; when he expects a decision from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53370/19]

Beef Industry

Denis Naughten

540. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress to date of the recently established beef taskforce; the timeline for the completion of commitments given to the taskforce; the steps he is taking to implement the measures proposed by this Deputy and unanimously adopted by Dáil Éireann on 26 September 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53371/19]

Legislative Measures

Denis Naughten

110. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2013 will be amended to increase the Circuit Court jurisdiction in actions in contract and tort beyond the threshold of €75,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52282/19]

Road Projects Status

Denis Naughten

315. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Westmeath County Council will be supported in its plan to progress the N55 Athlone to Ballymahon realignment project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52433/19]

Vacant Properties

Denis Naughten

51. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the steps he is taking to encourage the use of vacant housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51107/19]

Housing Estates

Denis Naughten

77. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the taking in charge of housing estates process will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51117/19]

Hospital Appointments Delays

Denis Naughten

181. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for a procedure; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51917/19]

Hospital Appointments Delays

Denis Naughten

222. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for a procedure; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51977/19]

Education Welfare Service

Denis Naughten

75. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to provide alternatives to prosecution for parents who fail to ensure their children attend school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51104/19]

Education Welfare Service Expenditure

Denis Naughten

79. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the cost to her Department of prosecuting parents for the failure of children to attend school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51103/19]

School Transport Eligibility

Denis Naughten

190. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 210 of 26 November 2019, when Bus Éireann will commence liaising with the family in relation to the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51347/19]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Denis Naughten

316. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a health centre (details supplied) in County Galway which was closed on a temporary basis will be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51147/19]

Cross-Border Health Services Provision

Denis Naughten

442. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) would not receive a full reimbursement under the cross-Border directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51734/19]

Community Employment Schemes Supervisors

Denis Naughten

616. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of talks with community employee supervisors; the status of proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51353/19]

Carer's Allowance Applications

Denis Naughten

650. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on an application; the reason for the delay in same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51818/19]

Vacant Properties

Denis Naughten

681. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the steps he is taking to encourage the use of vacant housing in villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51108/19]

Rural Regeneration and Development Fund Administration

Denis Naughten

32. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to reopen the rural regeneration fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50496/19]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Denis Naughten

163. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for a procedure; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50674/19]

Emergency Aeromedical Service

Denis Naughten

167. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the annual payment made from his Department to the Air Corps for the operation of the aeromedical service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50686/19]

Carer's Allowance Eligibility

Denis Naughten

67. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to extend carer's allowance to persons working over the prescribed hours in cases in which the person being cared for is in a training centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50152/19]

Carer's Allowance Eligibility

Denis Naughten

76. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to extend carer's allowance to persons working over the prescribed hours in cases in which the person being cared for is in school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50151/19]

DEIS Administration

Denis Naughten

115. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to reduce the pupil-teacher ratio in DEIS band one primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50510/19]

Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Data

Denis Naughten

275. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of turf cutters displaced on each designated bog in which turf cutting has ceased in tabular form; the number who took compensation; the number who sought relocation; the number awaiting relocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50560/19]

Job Creation

Denis Naughten

66. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the steps she is taking to support job creation in the midland peat counties following the announced closure of the Lough Ree and West Offaly power stations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49704/19]

Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Reports

Denis Naughten

73. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the requests made under section 10(4) of the Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014 to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission; her plans to make a further request; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50036/19]

Teachers' Remuneration

Denis Naughten

194. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) will receive payment; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49830/19]

HSE Staff Recruitment

Denis Naughten

331. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when the HSE will approve the advertising of a position (details supplied); the reason for the delay in advertising this post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49742/19]

Home Care Packages Provision

Denis Naughten

401. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Topical Issue No. 3 of 21 November 2019, when the person will receive a home care package as per the request in the Topical Issue matter; the reason a reply was not furnished on 21 November 2019 or no reference made to the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50090/19]