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Wed, 8 May 2019
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Fergus O'Dowd
424. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a site location can be made available for the new south Drogheda post-primary school that was announced in 2018 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20156/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Community Employment Schemes Administration
Fergus O'Dowd
1502. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a reply will issue to queries by a person (details supplied) on an extension of a community employment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20019/19]
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
181. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the case of a child (details supplied) will be examined; if a SNA will be provided for the child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17353/19]
Tue, 9 Apr 2019
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Education and Training Boards Establishment
Fergus O'Dowd
220. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 161 of 2 April 2019, the number of times this project has required retendering; the cost to date of the planning and tendering process; the technical design related issues that are holding up the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16542/19]
Thu, 4 Apr 2019
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Voluntary Sector
Fergus O'Dowd
316. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a series of matters in relation to the impositions being placed on voluntary community organisations (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15764/19]
Wed, 3 Apr 2019
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Health Services Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
164. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the resources being made available in CHO8 for persons suffering from Parkinson's disease; the available resources and the plans to expand services in this area in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15565/19]
Wed, 3 Apr 2019
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Library Services Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
202. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if Meath County Council will be assisted in its efforts to acquire a location (details supplied) for community use as a public library; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15516/19]
Tue, 2 Apr 2019
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Education and Training Boards Establishment
Fergus O'Dowd
161. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new Louth and Meath Education and Training Board, LMETB, headquarters project that is earmarked for Drogheda, County Louth; if following approval for retendering in June 2018, this project will still proceed on the grounds of a school (details supplied); if further changes have been made to tendering documents that may cause delays to the build; when he expects the project to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14894/19]
Tue, 2 Apr 2019
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Departmental Legal Cases
Fergus O'Dowd
383. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if follow-up recommendations were received by his Department regarding a matter (details supplied); his plans to remove the tanks in the near future; the other information relating to the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15058/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Fergus O'Dowd
305. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12980/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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HSE Funding
Fergus O'Dowd
707. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the funding to be provided by the HSE to an organisation (details supplied) in 2019; the number of advocacy cases dealt with by it in 2018; the number of information and support calls received by it in 2018; the estimated expenditure on a service for 2019 and 2020; the date by which the new service will be operational; the number of staff that will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13223/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Hospital Services
Fergus O'Dowd
709. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if there are vacancies in the ophthalmology section of the primary care centre in north Drogheda; if the vacancy will be filled in the short term; the alternative arrangements being made for patients to receive the necessary treatment in the interim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13232/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Disease Management
Fergus O'Dowd
723. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the services available to persons suffering from Lyme disease; his plans to expand available treatment and specialist care for the disease; the number of specialist consultants available through the public system; the average length of time a person waits for assessment and treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13286/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Childcare Services
Fergus O'Dowd
1205. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a response will issue to correspondence from an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13618/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Citizens Information Services
Fergus O'Dowd
1264. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of community employment workers and volunteers working in citizen's information centres and services; the number of advocacy cases dealt with in citizens' information centres in 2018 that did not relate to social welfare or housing appeals; the number of staff that will be employed by the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities in 2019; the salary range involved; the number of staff employed at salaries equivalent to grade 8 in the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13225/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Maternity Services Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
225. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if a series of matters relating to the aftercare of persons who have miscarried (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12663/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Technological Universities Status
Fergus O'Dowd
157. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a motion from a union (details supplied) that Dundalk Institute of Technology should apply to become a technological university under the Technological Universities Act 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11953/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Home Care Packages Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
386. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if a home care package will be provided to a person (details supplied). [11925/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Home Loan Scheme
Fergus O'Dowd
711. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the steps taken in order to reopen the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme; the proposed date for the reopening of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11873/19]
Thu, 7 Mar 2019
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Brexit Supports
Fergus O'Dowd
31. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the steps she is taking to help businesses in the Border region prepare for Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11178/19]
Thu, 7 Mar 2019
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Regional Enterprise Development Fund
Fergus O'Dowd
43. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the regional enterprise plans; her views on the way in which this will benefit County Louth and the north-east; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11177/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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Commencement of Legislation
Fergus O'Dowd
238. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 will be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10804/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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Work Permits Data
Fergus O'Dowd
248. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of employment permits issued for chefs in each of the years 2015 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10247/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Fergus O'Dowd
327. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the status of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017; when he envisages the Bill will progress through Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10645/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
92. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10126/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Health Services
Fergus O'Dowd
134. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the services available to persons who have been adversely affected by the use of defective synthetic vaginal mesh implants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10029/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Broadcasting Charge
Fergus O'Dowd
184. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the broadcasting levy; and the plans and timelines in relation to the introduction of the reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9943/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Broadcasting Charge
Fergus O'Dowd
185. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the broadcasting levy; and the plans and timelines in relation to the introduction of the reduction [9945/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Broadcasting Charge
Fergus O'Dowd
186. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the broadcasting levy; the plans and timelines in relation to the introduction of the reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9947/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Broadcasting Charge
Fergus O'Dowd
187. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the broadcasting levy; the plans and timelines in relation to the introduction of the reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9949/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Consultancy Contracts Data
Fergus O'Dowd
302. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of urologist consultants in each of the RCSI hospitals in 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of consultant urology hours provided in each hospital under current contracts; the number of urology surgeries that were cancelled in each RCSI hospital in 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9059/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Brexit Issues
Fergus O'Dowd
571. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the green card requirement for drivers entering the United Kingdom following Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9676/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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National Monuments
Fergus O'Dowd
661. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the applications received for funding from Louth County Council or other public bodies including Fáilte Ireland in relation maintenance or other works to structures (details supplied) and the maintenance of Drogheda town walls and so on; the funds applied for; the status of such applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9595/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Departmental Funding
Fergus O'Dowd
662. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if an application has been made by Louth County Council or another body, organisation or person regarding funding for a proposed maritime museum in Drogheda; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9655/19]
Thu, 21 Feb 2019
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Departmental Programmes
Fergus O'Dowd
52. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the Creative Schools Programme 2019; and the schools in County Louth that are participating in same. [8520/19]
Thu, 21 Feb 2019
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Pharmaceutical Sector
Fergus O'Dowd
128. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if the concerns of a person (details supplied) in relation to rules covering the temporary absence of pharmacists will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8830/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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State Pension (Contributory)
Fergus O'Dowd
65. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the review of pensions affected by the 2012 contributory pensions changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8106/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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School Meals Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
71. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the hot school meals pilot scheme; if it will be rolled out nationally; if so, the expected benefits of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8103/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Road Projects Status
Fergus O'Dowd
552. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected start date of the Ardee bypass; if there are issues holding up the project; if there are expected issues that will cause delays on the project in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7965/19]
Wed, 13 Feb 2019
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Nuclear Waste
Fergus O'Dowd
175. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the reports that Newry has been earmarked as one of a number sites that is being considered for the disposal of nuclear waste as outlined in the British Government White Paper; the consultation that has taken place between local authorities in Northern Ireland and County Louth on the matter; if consultation has taken place with the British Government in respect of the proposal; the steps he will take to ensure this will not take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7307/19]
Tue, 12 Feb 2019
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IDA Ireland
Fergus O'Dowd
334. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will respond to issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to Drogheda, County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6826/19]
Tue, 12 Feb 2019
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Local Drugs Task Forces Funding
Fergus O'Dowd
394. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if a €1 million national fund will be made available through the drug policy unit in his Department; if the addiction services and local drugs task force in Drogheda will be in a position to apply for this funding stream at a time when it is providing critical work during a major drugs crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6467/19]
Thu, 7 Feb 2019
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VAT Rate Increases
Fergus O'Dowd
62. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if the 23% increase on certain health supplements will be reviewed in view of the possible negative impact the hike will have on persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6161/19]
Wed, 6 Feb 2019
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Inshore Fisheries
Fergus O'Dowd
12. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the main objectives of the inshore fishing sector strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5717/19]
Wed, 6 Feb 2019
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Fishery Harbour Centres
Fergus O'Dowd
47. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his priorities for investment under the fisheries harbours infrastructure programme for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5718/19]
Wed, 6 Feb 2019
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Tax Collection
Fergus O'Dowd
67. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses that qualify for the deferred payments scheme; the length of time it takes to process an application for the scheme; if the Revenue Commissioners will be obliged to allow the scheme apply to all traders following the withdrawal of the UK from the EU; if the Revenue Commissioners have increased the number of employees in the deferred scheme section to deal the increased demand on this section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5881/19]
Wed, 6 Feb 2019
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Wards of Court
Fergus O'Dowd
110. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of patients in Tullamore hospital in each of the years 2010 to 2018 that have been made wards of court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5823/19]
Wed, 6 Feb 2019
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Wards of Court
Fergus O'Dowd
111. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in counties Laois and Offaly for which the HSE has applied for wardship in each of the years 2010 to 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5824/19]
Wed, 6 Feb 2019
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Wards of Court
Fergus O'Dowd
112. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Offaly who are wards of court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5825/19]
Wed, 6 Feb 2019
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Wards of Court
Fergus O'Dowd
113. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of wards of court in nursing homes within the catchment area of Tullamore hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5826/19]