Parliamentary questions

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

557. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of applicants who have been refused payment in respect of invalidity pension in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39315/22]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

558. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons currently awaiting the outcome of appeal in respect of refusal of disability allowance; the extent to which such appeals are being expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39316/22]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

559. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which appeals are pending in the case of disallowances for various social welfare payments; the degree to which one or other payment is particularly the subject of appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39317/22]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

560. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which various decisions in respect of social welfare payments have been subsequently overturned on appeal by the applicants or her Department in the past twelve months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39318/22]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

561. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which INTREO continues to be involved in determination of fitness to work issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39319/22]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

562. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which various stages of incapacity may impede on ability of applicant to obtain or retain employment and as a result become reliant on a disability payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39320/22]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

563. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which oral hearings in respect of appeals against disallowance for various payments are up to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39321/22]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

564. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of social welfare payment in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39324/22]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

565. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the invalidity pension section will take note that the recent information that was requested in the case of a person (details supplied) is currently being prepared by their accountant and will be submitted to her Department at an early date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39328/22]

State Pensions

Bernard Durkan

566. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if eligibility for a State pension (contributory) in the case of a person (details supplied) will be reassessed following the payments for 2019 and 2020 being paid in full; when a decision is likely to be reached; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39329/22]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

567. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress that has been made to date in the determination of an application for invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied); when a decision is likely to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39330/22]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

568. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress that has been made to date in the determination of an appeal by a person (details supplied); when a revised decision is likely to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39331/22]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

569. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if eligibility for a carer’s allowance will be reassessed in the case of a person (details supplied) given that they require full-time care and attention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39333/22]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

570. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for a disability allowance will be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39334/22]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

571. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39337/22]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

572. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when an invalidity pension will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied);; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39338/22]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

573. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress that has been made to date in the determination of an application for a domiciliary care allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39340/22]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

574. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress that has been made to date in bringing about a resolution to alleged overpayment in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39341/22]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

575. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress that has been made to date in the determination of eligibility for urgent assistance towards payment of a bill for a funeral in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39342/22]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

672. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current and or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39326/22]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

673. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current and or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39327/22]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

674. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current and or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39332/22]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

792. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the way that a person (details supplied) who applied for a post in the HSE who was on an approved panel and was informed that they had the position on foot of which they tendered their resignation to their employer and was then informed that the position was no longer available; if he will examine the procedures whereby this could happen; if the procedures will be addressed with a view to a resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39323/22]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

793. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if required surgery can be urgently undertaken in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39335/22]

Nursing Homes

Bernard Durkan

794. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed with particular reference to the fact that they have no means of paying any outstanding funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39336/22]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

795. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a medical card renewal will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39339/22]

Food Industry

Bernard Durkan

878. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he continues to ensure that food production is not detrimentally affected by carbon reduction measures given the potential for worldwide food shortages; if he will ensure the maximisation of efforts to reduce emissions in line with targets with minimum impact on food production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28385/22]

Agriculture Industry

Bernard Durkan

891. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he continues to strive to ensure that climate emission targets can be achieved without damage to the agri-food sector given the pivotal role that sector plays in the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39302/22]

Agriculture Industry

Bernard Durkan

892. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of persons that are currently employed directly or indirectly in the agri-food sector; the extent to which it is expected to ensure the future of the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39303/22]

Agriculture Industry

Bernard Durkan

893. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the dairy sector continues to expand worldwide in terms of exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39304/22]

Agriculture Industry

Bernard Durkan

894. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which Ireland continues to make progress towards achieving targets for emission reductions in comparison with other agri-food producing countries throughout the globe with particular reference to competing jurisdictions that are doing better or worse than Ireland throughout Europe or globally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39305/22]

Agriculture Industry

Bernard Durkan

895. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which a specific plan for the pigmeat industry continues in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39306/22]

Agriculture Industry

Bernard Durkan

896. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he can confirm the future of the beef industry in Ireland with particular reference to production conditions, husbandry, processing, breeding and market presentation; the extent to which the industry will prevail in this regard in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39307/22]

Fishing Industry

Bernard Durkan

897. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which his Department continues to ensure the viability of the fishing industry for the benefit of family's dependent on the industry; the extent to which further action is required in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39308/22]

Agriculture Industry

Bernard Durkan

898. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which conditions in the poultry industry continue to be lucrative for producers; the degree to which efforts are ongoing to ensure the sustainability of the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39309/22]

Agriculture Industry

Bernard Durkan

899. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which markets remain lucrative throughout Europe and further afield for Irish lamb and lamb products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39310/22]

Animal Diseases

Bernard Durkan

900. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which animal diseases such as bovine tuberculosis continue to be eliminated in a meaningful way; the extent to which any breakdowns have occurred by region; the efforts being made to identify the causes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39311/22]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

133. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the HSE continues to deal with non-Covid19 related health issues in an expeditious manner including hospital admissions, home care, outpatient appointments and admissions for urgent and necessary surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37509/22]

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

146. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the action that is being taken to ensure the availability of an adequate number of health professionals within the health services including but not limited to consultants, general practitioners and nurses to meet the demand in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37510/22]

Medicinal Products

Bernard Durkan

1099. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which adequate provision continues to ensure the availability of medicines to treat orphan or rare diseases; the extent to which the provision is adequate based on experience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38102/22]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

1100. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which progress has taken place in recent months in respect of reducing the waiting lists for various procedures in respect of scoliosis and spina bifida with particular reference to availing of every opportunity to reduce these waiting lists and to show results on a weekly basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38103/22]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

1101. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which ready access to treatment for patients requiring cardiovascular, endoscopy and oncology is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38104/22]

Home Care Packages

Bernard Durkan

1102. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in design and implementation of new statutory scheme for the financing and regulation of home-support services as committed to in the Programme for Government; when such a scheme will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38105/22]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1103. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which adequate provision has been made in the short term to deal with various aspects of women’s health with a view to ensuring minimum waiting times, early diagnosis and a rapid response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38106/22]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

1104. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which dental patients can have their requirements met and progressed as quickly as possible with particular reference to medical card holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38107/22]

Hospital Services

Bernard Durkan

1105. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he foresees an adequate supply of hospital beds and access to accident and emergency departments throughout the winter months notwithstanding the persistent threat of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38108/22]

Primary Care Services

Bernard Durkan

1106. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number and location of existing primary care facilities throughout County Kildare, those already operational and those promised or pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38109/22]

Dental Services

Bernard Durkan

1107. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the total number of children currently awaiting orthodontic treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38110/22]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1108. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which women’s health specifically remains central to the provision and delivery of a reliable level and quality of health services in all areas throughout Ireland without exception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38111/22]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1109. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the ongoing efforts underway to enhance the quality and scale of community and institutional mental health services, with particular reference to the need to achieve quality of service in line with the requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38112/22]