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Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Citizen Information Services
Fergus O'Dowd
43. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when she will commence section 5 of the Citizens Information Act 2007, which establishes the personal advocacy service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49655/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Veterinary Nursing
Fergus O'Dowd
288. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 287 of 2 December 2014, if a veterinary nurse can solely hold a certificate of suitability as laid out in Section 109 of the Veterinary Practice Act 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49594/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Criminal Law
Fergus O'Dowd
406. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding phone and e-mail tapping; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49603/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Legislative Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
410. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will repeal the Lunacy Regulation (Ireland) Act 1871; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49652/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Legislative Process
Fergus O'Dowd
411. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will publish the revised Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49653/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Legislative Measures
Fergus O'Dowd
412. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will introduce hate crime legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49654/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Prison Investigations
Fergus O'Dowd
415. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will respond to issues raised by the Irish Penal Reform Trust (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49699/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries
Fergus O'Dowd
500. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the proposed mother and baby inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1387/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Congregated Settings Report
Fergus O'Dowd
517. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will commence a programme of investment that will ensure the implementation of the congregated settings report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49656/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Disability Services Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
566. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will instruct that the Health Service Executive will ensure that the service level agreements signed with disability providers for 2015 will allocate 5% to 8% of their block grant to individualised, person-centered, community-based models of support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49657/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Registration of Nurses
Fergus O'Dowd
613. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his views on the nursing registration fee which was increased by 50%; if this will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1156/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Accident and Emergency Departments Waiting Times
Fergus O'Dowd
616. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the actions that will be taken by the Health Service Executive to reduce the high number of patients on trolleys in accident and emergency and awaiting admission to the Lourdes hospital, Drogheda, County Louth; the actions that will be taken to prevent this situation arising again in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1164/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Medicinal Products Availability
Fergus O'Dowd
661. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will make the drug Soliris (eculizumab) available in respect of a person (details supplied) who is suffering from the ultra rare and life threatening blood disorder paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1343/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Hospital Services
Fergus O'Dowd
672. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence regarding hospital treatment of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1459/15]
Tue, 16 Dec 2014
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Residential Institutions
Fergus O'Dowd
484. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the actions he will take regarding the disgraceful and inhuman treatment of residents of Áras Attracta as seen on the RTE "Prime Time" programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48169/14]
Thu, 11 Dec 2014
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Waste Disposal
Fergus O'Dowd
183. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the Covanta incinerator will use only truly residual waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47539/14]
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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State Properties
Fergus O'Dowd
195. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the proposed works to Mountjoy House, which is under the aegis of the Ordinance Survey Ireland; if a restoration and a new use is envisaged for this building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46981/14]
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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Flood Prevention Measures
Fergus O'Dowd
196. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on tackling flooding in an area (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47019/14]
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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Flood Prevention Measures
Fergus O'Dowd
197. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on any new flood relief proposals for County Louth and east Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47020/14]
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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Youth Work Projects Funding
Fergus O'Dowd
284. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of applicants in County Louth by location for the capital funding scheme to provide much needed assistance to youth projects to improve the facilities and equipment available for their work with young persons in the communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46881/14]
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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Hospitals Building Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
296. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed phase 2 development at our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, County Louth which will include 90 extra beds, five theatres and an extended emergency department at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital; if all construction and fitting out costs have been included in the budget for 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46743/14]
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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National Lottery Funding Applications
Fergus O'Dowd
297. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the details of National Lottery funding applications for community and voluntary groups for County Louth for each year since 2012; the number of applications received for each year by location; the number granted and refused; the marking scheme used; if unsuccessful applications have been advised of the reason for not succeeding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46757/14]
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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Services for People with Disabilities
Fergus O'Dowd
299. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the future of services at the St. John of God facility at St Mary's Drumcar, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46797/14]
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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Care of the Elderly Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
309. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his plans to improve alternative forms of housing and supports for older persons who are on waiting list for admission to nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46878/14]
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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Nursing Home Services
Fergus O'Dowd
315. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 652 of 4 November 2014, when a final reply from the Health Service Executive will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46906/14]
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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HSE Investigations
Fergus O'Dowd
353. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in meeting the recommendations of the Leas Cross inquiry which recommended a number of initiatives (details supplied) including that the provision of this care, that is residential care, should be clarified formally in terms of adequate numbers of adequately trained nursing and health care assistant staff, with adequate governance structures in terms of senior nursing staff [47234/14]
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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Schools Building Projects Status
Fergus O'Dowd
384. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Louth now that Stage 2 B has been approved by her Department; the criteria that will apply before this building project can proceed to tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46883/14]
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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Local Government Reform
Fergus O'Dowd
431. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the primacy of the office of the mayor of Drogheda within the urban area of what was formerly Drogheda Borough Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47146/14]
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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Commercial Rates
Fergus O'Dowd
441. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is any leeway within the law for local authorities to allow a commercial business, having fully paid all local authority rates to the moving date, move to new premises without being legally liable for the payment of commercial rates until the end of the calendar year for its former premises while also, and at the same time, paying in full all rates due on foot of its new location to the competent local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47201/14]
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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Departmental Properties
Fergus O'Dowd
460. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the proposed works to Mountjoy House which is under the aegis of the Ordnance Survey Ireland; if a restoration and a new use is envisaged for this building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46982/14]
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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Alternative Energy Projects
Fergus O'Dowd
461. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding microgeneration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46985/14]
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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Rail Network Expansion
Fergus O'Dowd
494. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of the number of DART expansion projects under the Transport 21 programme which were deferred; when the assessment of these capital investment projects for 2015 will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47226/14]
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Garda Civilian Staff Duties
Fergus O'Dowd
142. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Taoiseach the basis on which it was agreed that a person (details supplied) would be remunerated for working on the review of the action taken by An Garda Síochána pertaining to certain allegations made by Sergeant Maurice McCabe, for example by means of an hourly rate or a set fee for the work; the amount of such rate or fee; if an invoice has been received from the person for the work carried out; the amount of any such invoice received; if the person has been paid for this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45975/14]
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Veterinary Nursing
Fergus O'Dowd
287. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a veterinary nurse can hold a certificate of suitability on a premises under the Veterinary Practice Act 2005, as amended in 2012, and that there is no legal impediment or limitation in holding such a certificate by a veterinary nurse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46274/14]
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Care of the Elderly Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
388. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the reason supplementary criteria for persons with dementia drawn up in the previous iteration of the Health Information and Quality Authority residential care standards are not mentioned in the new draft standards; if this results in these supplementary criteria being discontinued; if HIQA will meet with interest groups to discuss this urgent issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45974/14]
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Rail Network
Fergus O'Dowd
589. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposed extension of the DART to Drogheda, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45813/14]
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Road Projects Status
Fergus O'Dowd
595. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a proposed relief road (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46036/14]
Thu, 27 Nov 2014
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Departmental Funding
Fergus O'Dowd
121. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding rape crisis centres; the funding by location for each since 2012; his plans to expand support services to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45682/14]
Thu, 27 Nov 2014
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National Car Test
Fergus O'Dowd
217. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position on the issue raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the penalty points system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45650/14]
Thu, 27 Nov 2014
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Arts Council Funding
Fergus O'Dowd
224. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on an issue raised by Creative Spark Louth Craftmark (details supplied) regarding funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45615/14]
Tue, 25 Nov 2014
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Firearms Licences
Fergus O'Dowd
262. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on an issue raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding firearms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44800/14]
Wed, 19 Nov 2014
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Symphysiotomy Reports
Fergus O'Dowd
126. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his views on an issue (details supplied) regarding symphysiotomy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44450/14]
Wed, 19 Nov 2014
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Ambulance Service Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
143. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the National Ambulance Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44535/14]
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
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Company Law
Fergus O'Dowd
217. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the Companies Bill 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44292/14]
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
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Firearms Licences
Fergus O'Dowd
312. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will respond to an issue (details supplied ) regarding firearms licensing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44335/14]
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
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Services for People with Disabilities
Fergus O'Dowd
489. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the deaf advocacy service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44295/14]
Wed, 12 Nov 2014
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Urban Renewal Schemes
Fergus O'Dowd
56. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce a new scheme of urban renewal for our town centres many of which are becoming dilapidated and run down due to business failures in order to encourage development and job creation by small and medium enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43377/14]
Wed, 12 Nov 2014
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Local Authority Charges Application
Fergus O'Dowd
158. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will urgently review and abolish for a one-year period the charges and planning levies applied by local authorities for planning permissions and change of use applications by small and medium enterprises in order to encourage development and job creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43375/14]
Wed, 12 Nov 2014
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Urban Renewal Schemes
Fergus O'Dowd
159. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce a new scheme of urban renewal for our town centres many of which are becoming dilapidated and run down due to business closures in order to encourage development and job creation by small and medium enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43376/14]
Tue, 11 Nov 2014
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Medical Card Eligibility
Fergus O'Dowd
331. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the income limits for the removal of a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43185/14]
Tue, 11 Nov 2014
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Primary Care Services Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
395. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the provision of a primary care centre for Laytown-Bettystown, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43126/14]
Tue, 11 Nov 2014
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Education and Training Boards Administration
Fergus O'Dowd
476. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a community training centre (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43168/14]
Tue, 11 Nov 2014
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Renewable Energy Generation
Fergus O'Dowd
555. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding renewable electricity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43214/14]
Tue, 11 Nov 2014
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Cycling Facilities Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
576. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, following his recent visit to Drogheda greenway, he will make additional funding available in County Louth and east Meath for additional greenway cycling paths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43209/14]
Tue, 11 Nov 2014
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Regional Road Network
Fergus O'Dowd
582. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 1093 of 4 November 2014, the list of roads submitted by Meath County Council to his Department in 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014 for funding under the specific grant application; the amount granted to the council; the total amount of money granted by his Department by council area for each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43321/14]
Thu, 6 Nov 2014
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Local Authority Charges Application
Fergus O'Dowd
223. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review downwards the fees and contributions charged by local authorities for planning permissions and change of use application for businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42494/14]
Wed, 5 Nov 2014
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Leader Programmes Funding
Fergus O'Dowd
197. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will respond to representations from Louth Leader Partnership (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42445/14]
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Garda Misconduct Allegations
Fergus O'Dowd
524. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a meeting can be facilitated between a correspondent (details supplied) and officials in her Department. [41803/14]
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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HIQA Investigations
Fergus O'Dowd
581. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will introduce legislation to enable Health Information and Quality Authority investigate individual complaints about the standards of care in nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40927/14]
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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HIQA Investigations
Fergus O'Dowd
630. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of complaints received and the number of complaints investigated by the Health Service Executive in 2013 and to date in 2014; if these homes were public or private nursing homes; the outcome of the complaints received and the findings against the nursing home operators; if he has received complaints from the Health Information and Quality Authority about nursing homes; the actions taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41224/14]
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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HIQA Investigations
Fergus O'Dowd
631. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the nature of the engagement with the Health Information and Quality Authority in relation to unsolicited complaints received by it concerning the care of residents in nursing homes, private and public; when these discussions took place; the recommendations made by HIQA in relation to this issue; the proposals made in relation to updating legislation, and having a more effective national policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41225/14]
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Nursing Home Services
Fergus O'Dowd
652. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the progress to date on the implementation of all the 11 recommendations of the Leas Cross inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41335/14]
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Expenditure
Fergus O'Dowd
670. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his views on funding for a nursing home (details supplied) in County Louth; his plans to address the crisis in nursing home waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41422/14]
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Irish Water Administration
Fergus O'Dowd
1057. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding issues raised (details supplied) regarding Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41992/14]
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Water Charges Introduction
Fergus O'Dowd
1071. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding Irish Water and the Finance Bill 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42260/14]
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Postal Services Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
1084. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to set out his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the introduction of a new postcode system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41424/14]
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Regional Road Network
Fergus O'Dowd
1093. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding an application (details supplied) for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41626/14]
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Living City Initiative
Fergus O'Dowd
232. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend the living city initiative to Drogheda and Dundalk in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40124/14]
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Services for People with Disabilities
Fergus O'Dowd
441. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position regarding Health Service Executive-supported persons who reside in the National Association of Housing for Visually Impaired facility in Donabate, County Dublin; the number of such persons; the county from which they come; the cost of care for each and the HSE support costs; the number from each county who have been assessed as persons who would benefit from living in this facility and have subsequently been refused support by the HSE; the reasons for such refusal; if there are any service levels agreements in place in any county or region; the nature of these agreements including costs of same; if there are counties where there is no service level agreement in place; if so, the reason for same; the way the budget for such places is allocated nationally and locally; the criteria which apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40218/14]
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Hepatitis C Incidence
Fergus O'Dowd
463. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the supports available in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath who received a contaminated batch of anti-D blood product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40350/14]
Wed, 15 Oct 2014
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State Examinations
Fergus O'Dowd
127. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the percentage of leaving certificate students doing higher level subjects by subject in the country, in particular the number doing higher level maths; the progress and increased pick up by students doing honours maths; the steps she will take to increase that number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39505/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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National Council for Special Education
Fergus O'Dowd
202. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will respond to an issue (details supplied) regarding National Council for Special Education proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38744/14]
Wed, 8 Oct 2014
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Fuel Laundering
Fergus O'Dowd
65. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance the cost of cleaning up the countryside as a direct result of diesel laundering and dumping of waste in local authority areas, particularly in Border counties, for each of the past three years; the action taken to curb same; the numbers prosecuted; the result of increased co-operation between State agencies north and south of the Border to fight this crime; when the new marker resistant to all known fuel laundering will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38512/14]
Wed, 8 Oct 2014
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Fuel Laundering
Fergus O'Dowd
228. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the cost of cleaning up the countryside as a direct result of diesel laundering and dumping of the waste in local authorities areas, particularly in the Border counties, for each of the past three years; the action taken to curb same; the numbers prosecuted; the result of increased co-operation between State agencies north and south of the Border to fight this crime; when the new marker resistant to all known fuel laundering will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38511/14]
Wed, 1 Oct 2014
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Health Services
Fergus O'Dowd
108. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in improving services for citizens with dementia; if he will introduce a charter of rights for all such citizens whether they are living in the community or in care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37273/14]
Wed, 1 Oct 2014
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School Transport Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
159. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills if school transport will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37313/14]
Wed, 1 Oct 2014
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School Transport Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
160. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills if school transport will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37314/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Flood Prevention Measures
Fergus O'Dowd
213. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on tackling flooding in an area (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36758/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Aquaculture Licence Applications
Fergus O'Dowd
239. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding salmon farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36589/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Broadband Service Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
598. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding broadband (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36704/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Broadband Service Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
599. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress to date in the provision of broadband for rural areas in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36752/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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NewERA Projects
Fergus O'Dowd
609. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will publish the NewERA report into RTE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37197/14]
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Medicinal Products Licensing
Fergus O'Dowd
201. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his views on a request from the Irish Pharmacy Union (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36248/14]
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Medical Card Applications
Fergus O'Dowd
144. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36033/14]
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Medical Card Applications
Fergus O'Dowd
147. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36037/14]
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Health Services
Fergus O'Dowd
149. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a progress report on the new dialysis centre for Drogheda, County Louth; the expected cost of same; the expected opening date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36040/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration
Fergus O'Dowd
67. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Taoiseach to detail the remuneration package for each chief executive officer of State or semi-State organisations under the aegis of his Department; the changes made to such remuneration in the past two years; the remuneration package for each acting CEO, if such exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35954/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Rent Supplement Scheme Data
Fergus O'Dowd
118. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position in respect of rent allowance caps by location; the reason that there are different caps in different areas; the number of recipients of rent allowance by location; and if she will review the rent allowance system. [35571/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration
Fergus O'Dowd
147. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the remuneration package for each chief executive officer of State or semi-State organisations under the aegis of her Department; the changes made to such remuneration in the past two years; the remuneration package for each acting CEO if such exists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35953/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration
Fergus O'Dowd
192. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance the remuneration package for each chief executive officer of State or semi-State organisations under the aegis of his Department; the changes made to such remuneration in the past two years; the remuneration package for each acting CEO if such exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35947/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration
Fergus O'Dowd
206. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the remuneration package for each chief executive officer of State or semi-State organisations under the aegis of his Department; the changes made to such remuneration in the past two years; the remuneration package for each acting CEO if such exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35952/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration
Fergus O'Dowd
217. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the remuneration package for each chief executive officer of State or semi-State organisations under the aegis of his Department; the changes made to such remuneration in the past two years; the remuneration package for each acting CEO if such exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35950/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Felling Licences Applications
Fergus O'Dowd
247. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the proposed felling of trees at Newtown Stalaban Drogheda (details supplied) which is with his Department; if he will allow for extended time before any decision is made to allow for the views of Louth County Council and members of the public to comment to his Department on this very controversial application; if he will respond to a letter from a member of the public regarding this matter; and if he will amend the legislation governing the felling of trees to allow for such time as is necessary for full public consultation and referral to the local authority in cases where there is no immediate danger to any person whatsoever and which will allow immediate felling where such danger clearly exists. [35583/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Departmental Bodies Board Remuneration
Fergus O'Dowd
276. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the remuneration package for each chief executive officer of State or semi-State organisations under the aegis of his Department; the changes made to such remuneration in the past two years; the remuneration package for each acting CEO if such exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35940/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Departmental Bodies Board Remuneration
Fergus O'Dowd
277. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Defence the remuneration package for each chief executive officer of State or semi-State organisations under the aegis of his Department; the changes made to such remuneration in the past two years; the remuneration package for each acting CEO if such exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35944/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Prisoner Releases
Fergus O'Dowd
314. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if, in view of the revelations on a television programme on 15 September 2014 regarding support services available to discharged female prisoners from the Dóchas Centre, she will increase the funding available to ensure greater supports are provided to these women to ensure they do not re-offend and return to prison. [35572/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration
Fergus O'Dowd
329. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the remuneration package for each chief executive officer of State or semi-State organisations under the aegis of her Department; the changes made to such remuneration in the past two years; the remuneration package for each acting CEO if such exists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35951/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration
Fergus O'Dowd
338. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the remuneration package for each chief executive officer of State or semi-State organisations under the aegis of his Department; the changes made to such remuneration in the past two years; the remuneration package for each acting CEO if such exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35942/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Hospitals Capital Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
367. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed capital funding for improvements at St Mary's Hospital, Drogheda, County Louth; the proposed works; the cost and time scale for delivery of same. [35544/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Hospitals Capital Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
368. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed capital funding for improvements at St. Joseph's Hospital Ardee, County Louth; the proposed works; the cost and time scale for delivery. [35545/14]