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Wed, 27 Jan 2021
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Medical Cards
Chris Andrews
675. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was not eligible to receive a medical card; the amount by which the threshold was exceeded; and if the person would now be eligible to receive a medical card if were the person to reapply. [3642/21]
Thu, 21 Jan 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Chris Andrews
63. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to expanding the Covid restrictions support scheme to take into account excluded businesses that are classed as essential but are down more than 90% trade due the specific difficulties they face due to their location and the erosion of their usual customer base as a result of Covid-19 and the level 5 lockdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3079/21]
Wed, 20 Jan 2021
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Mortgage Lending
Chris Andrews
149. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Finance the procedure for applicants applying for mortgage breaks; if the applicant has to refill the forms; if an applicant is entitled to receive another mortgage break; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2538/21]
Wed, 20 Jan 2021
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Sports Capital Programme
Chris Andrews
187. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of applicants for the previous two rounds of the sports capital programme that were granted funding but did not draw down the grants fully. [2614/21]
Wed, 20 Jan 2021
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Good Friday Agreement
Chris Andrews
261. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the preferred date of the Government to hold a Border poll; if both united Ireland referendums will be held on the same date; if the 26 county poll will be held first; and if so, the date for same. [2420/21]
Wed, 20 Jan 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Chris Andrews
630. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health the supports that will be put in place for student nurses who have had their placements cancelled due to Covid-19 but have been informed they cannot move on to the next year of their studies until they complete their placements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2771/21]
Wed, 20 Jan 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Chris Andrews
631. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health if he will intervene in the case of student nurses who have paid for accommodation while they are on placements but have been informed that their placements have been cancelled due to Covid-19 and are unable to obtain a refund. [2772/21]
Thu, 14 Jan 2021
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Rail Network
Chris Andrews
29. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport if he will intervene in the dispute between Iarnród Éireann and the residents of an area (details supplied) and request Iarnród Éireann to engage with the residents to resolve this issue. [1993/21]
Thu, 14 Jan 2021
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Invalidity Pension
Chris Andrews
142. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied) in respect of their application for an invalidity benefit; and when they can expect a decision on their case. [1962/21]
Wed, 13 Jan 2021
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Trading Online Voucher Scheme
Chris Andrews
10. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the timeline for the payment of the online trading vouchers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44892/20]
Wed, 13 Jan 2021
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Bus Services
Chris Andrews
152. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport the amount BusConnects, both the network and the corridor projects, has cost the State to date including contractors and so on; if the BusConnects project can continue before a full review of the greater Dublin area transport strategy has been completed in view of changed travel and commuting practices following Covid-19; and if the deadline can be extended for the public consultation period given that lockdown restrictions have been in place for most of the consultation period. [1062/21]
Wed, 13 Jan 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Chris Andrews
175. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport if an instruction can be given to local authorities and private clamping companies to suspend parking charges and clamping during the current lockdown, given that these charges are putting increased financial pressure on many persons who are already struggling on a reduced income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1320/21]
Wed, 13 Jan 2021
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Sports Funding
Chris Andrews
308. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount allocated in funding for the sports capital and equipment programme in each of the years 2016 to 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1722/21]
Wed, 13 Jan 2021
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Disability Allowance
Chris Andrews
581. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied) in respect of their application for disability allowance; and when they can expect a decision. [1455/21]
Wed, 13 Jan 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Chris Andrews
590. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in processing a person's (details supplied) pandemic unemployment payment; and if the payment will be processed and awarded without further delay. [1674/21]
Wed, 13 Jan 2021
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Hospital Staff
Chris Andrews
917. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant neurologists nationally; and the number there should be compared to international standards. [1058/21]
Wed, 13 Jan 2021
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Hospital Data
Chris Andrews
918. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health the standard length of time a patient is waiting to see a neurologist for a routine, non-urgent reason, for example, migraines or dizziness clinic appointment. [1059/21]
Wed, 13 Jan 2021
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Drugs Payment Scheme
Chris Andrews
1010. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health if CBD medicinal cannabis will be made available under the drugs payment scheme. [1365/21]
Wed, 13 Jan 2021
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Home Help Service
Chris Andrews
1071. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health if an application by a person (details supplied) for home help will be processed urgently; and if their home help hours will be awarded. [1705/21]
Wed, 13 Jan 2021
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Medical Cards
Chris Andrews
1072. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a medical card; and when they can expect a decision on their case. [1710/21]