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Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Departmental Staff
Fergus O'Dowd
873. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice the current policy regarding the employment of persons with disabilities in her Department and in each State and semi-State body under the aegis of her Department; the disability quota of her Department at present; if there is an active campaign to increase the disability workforce from the current target of 3% to a minimum of 6% by 2024; if this quota has now been exceeded; if so, the details of same; if there has been an advertised competition in relation to the quota; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41598/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Crime Prevention
Fergus O'Dowd
904. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice if she will respond to concerns and proposals (details supplied) in relation to a possible deterrent for scam calls which have increased exponentially here over the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42259/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Departmental Staff
Fergus O'Dowd
1028. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the current policy regarding the employment of persons with disabilities in his Department and in each State and semi-State body under the aegis of his Department; the disability quota of his Department at present; if there is an active campaign to increase the disability workforce from the current target of 3% to a minimum of 6% by 2024; if this quota has now been exceeded; if so, the details of same; if there has been an advertised competition in relation to the quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41596/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Residential Institutions
Fergus O'Dowd
1035. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if HIQA or the HSE have undertaken any prosecutions against any residential care facilities, proprietors, persons in charge and entities for any breaches of regulations; if so, the regulations breached by each such facility, persons and entity; the name of the persons, facilities and entity prosecuted; the outcome of such prosecutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41625/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
1151. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the additional resources he will make available in order to provide HPV vaccination options to secondary schools for those not vaccinated in the 2020-2021 term considering the figures to date which show a considerable reduction on the uptake in the previous two years; the way students from low income families can still avail of the vaccine without having to pay for it privately in cases in which the vaccination was missed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41876/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Health Services
Fergus O'Dowd
1160. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the future of Sruthan House, Dundalk, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41897/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Health Services Staff
Fergus O'Dowd
1164. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position with regard to the harm reduction worker who was assigned to the Drogheda area in 2020 to manage the concerning lack of needle exchange provided by the HSE in the area; the reasons for this absence; if any other relevant details will be provided in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41911/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Health Services
Fergus O'Dowd
1272. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 264 of 25 February 2021, if a further response will issue to queries (details supplied). [42300/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Departmental Staff
Fergus O'Dowd
1522. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current policy regarding the employment of persons with disabilities in his Department and in each State and semi-State body under the aegis of his Department; the disability quota of his Department at present; if there is an active campaign to increase the disability workforce from the current target of 3% to a minimum of 6% by 2024; if this quota has now been exceeded; if so, the details of same; if there has been an advertised competition in relation to the quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41587/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Departmental Data
Fergus O'Dowd
1607. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the current policy regarding the employment of persons with disabilities in her Department and in each State and semi-State body under the aegis of her Department; the disability quota of her Department at present; if there is an active campaign to increase the disability workforce from the current target of 3% to a minimum of 6% by 2024; if this quota has now been exceeded; if so, the details of same; if there has been an advertised competition in relation to the quota; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41600/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Northern Ireland
Fergus O'Dowd
1. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Taoiseach the latest position with regard to the long-awaited Narrow Water Bridge project between County Louth and County Down. [40140/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Fergus O'Dowd
17. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if further additional supports will be made available to gaming arcades following the decision to not reopen the sector in the latest phase of reopening the economy and society in line with Recovery and Resilience: The Path Ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39561/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Enterprise Support Services
Fergus O'Dowd
27. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if further discussions have taken place within his Department in relation to the provision of a local enterprise office for Drogheda and east County Meath to cater for the significant population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40141/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Foreign Direct Investment
Fergus O'Dowd
48. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the full details of the recent IDA acquisition of two large sites in County Louth, one in Drogheda and one in Dundalk; the cost of each site; the exact locations of each; the proposed plans for each site; if he will provide any other relevant details; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41040/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Electric Vehicles
Fergus O'Dowd
216. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if there are specific grants available for companies based in Ireland that wish to invest in electric buses to further bolster emission reduction policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40047/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Road Projects
Fergus O'Dowd
222. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the Ardee bypass project; the associated key timelines; if he will provide any relevant information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40135/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Road Projects
Fergus O'Dowd
223. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Meath County Council draft appraisal for the proposed Julianstown bypass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40153/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Greenways Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
281. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Boyne greenway from Mornington, County Meath to Drogheda, County Louth; the progress that has been made to date on the project; if funding will be made available as a priority if the project advances through the planning stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41266/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Rail Network
Fergus O'Dowd
285. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if discussions have taken place within his Department or if any third party has made contact with his Department in respect of the possible reopening of the Dunleer train station to cater for mid-Louth commuters; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41332/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Rail Network
Fergus O'Dowd
288. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if any discussions have taken place within his Department in respect of a much needed train station on the north of the Viaduct Bridge in Drogheda, County Louth; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41411/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Registration Tax
Fergus O'Dowd
292. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance the number of vehicles that have been registered through the VRT system in each of the months during 2021 to date; the revenue received in VRT payments by the State in each of the months in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40149/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Fergus O'Dowd
310. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if a response will issue in relation to queries raised by a person (details supplied) and local business owner who has been denied access to the Covid restrictions support scheme; if the appropriate advice and assistance will be provided in the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39550/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Insurance Industry
Fergus O'Dowd
311. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if a response will issue in relation to matters raised by a person (details supplied) regarding the insurance market; if his attention has been drawn to such an issue; the measures he is taking to ensure this does not take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39558/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Fergus O'Dowd
377. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the urgent need for clarity regarding the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39957/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Fuel Inspections
Fergus O'Dowd
381. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance the number of dipping diesel fuel tests carried out by State services in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021; the number of positive results in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40152/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Heritage Sites
Fergus O'Dowd
471. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there are any further developments in relation to the long-term plans for the historic Westgate House on Narrow West Street in Drogheda, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40124/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Heritage Sites
Fergus O'Dowd
472. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of discussions between his Department and Louth County Council to bring the site St. Laurence’s Gate in Drogheda town centre back into use and open to the public to draw much needed tourism to the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40133/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Flood Risk Management
Fergus O'Dowd
473. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the latest status of the CFRAM schemes relating to Drogheda, Dundalk and Blackrock, Carlingford and Greenore, Ardee, Baltray and Mornington; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40142/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Sports Organisations
Fergus O'Dowd
507. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to her response to a club (details supplied), if further advice can be issued to the club in order to progress the mater; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39206/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Fergus O'Dowd
527. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to Parliamentary Question No. 260 of 22 June 2021, if she will seek an urgent further update as to the position of the case given that the live event is due to take place in the coming weeks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40056/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Wastewater Treatment
Fergus O'Dowd
756. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are plans to address the capital funding requirements at the Drogheda wastewater treatment plant considering the ongoing and unacceptable malodour issues reported in the town which has led to the involvement of the Environmental Protection Agency; if Irish Water has made any requests for funding; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40987/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Fire Stations
Fergus O'Dowd
766. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the proposed new fire station in Dunleer, County Louth since €1.6 million was awarded for the design and site purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41047/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Educational Disadvantage
Fergus O'Dowd
989. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education if the DEIS review is close to completion; if so, the outcomes; if the review will benefit schools in the County Louth and east County Meath area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40143/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Schools Building Projects
Fergus O'Dowd
990. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education the status of the proposed development of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40148/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Legislative Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
1217. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when he expects all sections of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 to be commenced in particular Part 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40150/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Health Services
Fergus O'Dowd
1445. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if matters raised by a person (details supplied) in respect of a club will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33348/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Nursing Homes
Fergus O'Dowd
1506. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will respond to correspondence in relation to a nursing home (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33616/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Health Service Executive
Fergus O'Dowd
1529. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if clarification will be provided in respect of the recent advertisement of seven unpaid assistant psychologists roles for HSE services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33987/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Family Support Services
Fergus O'Dowd
1583. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his views on the press release (details supplied) in respect of the Family Addiction Support Network which has issued a warning that it may have to close its doors in July 2021 due to critical underfunding in the service; his plans to make sure this does not take place in order to safeguard the essential support services it provides in the north-east region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34365/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Nursing Homes
Fergus O'Dowd
2258. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that there is a public inquiry into Covid-19 deaths in nursing homes and into the treatment of residents in particular in nursing homes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37180/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Nursing Homes
Fergus O'Dowd
2266. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his views on a recent programme (details supplied) which exposed the appalling treatment of residents in some nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37196/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Fergus O'Dowd
2267. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will publish any report audit or inquiry held by the HSE into Covid-19 deaths in a clinic (details supplied) which was referred to in correspondence from a person to this Deputy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37197/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Care Services
Fergus O'Dowd
2268. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of investigations, audits, inquiries and protected statements received and carried out by the HSE, HIQA and his Department into residential care institutions of any kind since January 2020. [37198/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
2538. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide a Covid-19 booster vaccine for older and other vulnerable persons in the Autumn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38008/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
2622. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the school immunisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38411/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Nursing Homes
Fergus O'Dowd
2627. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will immediately address the very serious issues raised by relatives of deceased residents in a nursing home (details supplied) as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38434/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Nursing Homes
Fergus O'Dowd
2631. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the name of the two nursing homes concerned and the reasons they were closed by HIQA under section 59 of the Health Act 2007 as mentioned in the HIQA annual report for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38444/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Nursing Homes
Fergus O'Dowd
2635. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the measures which have been undertaken to empower the Chief Inspector of HIQA to be in a position to take urgent and appropriate action in circumstances in which the safety and privacy of nursing home residents are reported as high risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38567/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Legislative Measures
Fergus O'Dowd
2636. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken to date since the publication of the HIQA 2020 annual report (details supplied) to prepare or enact their suggested interim amendments to the Health Act 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38568/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Fergus O'Dowd
2669. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) in relation to the reopening of special needs clubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38195/21]