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Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Primary Care Centres
Fergus O'Dowd
394. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the status of the primary care centre for east County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31871/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Medicinal Products Availability
Fergus O'Dowd
407. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the status of the Versatis pain relief plasters under the long-term illness scheme; his plans to reintroduce the plasters on the scheme considering the considerable number of persons that have been adversely affected by the withdrawal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31888/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Health Services Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
415. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his plans to roll out electricity subsidies nationally to all chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, patients that are available in certain CHO areas for patients that are using oxygen machines at home for more than 16 hours per day. [31900/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Hospital Consultant Contracts
Fergus O'Dowd
416. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if shortfalls in urology consultant hours have been addressed in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31908/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Medicinal Products Supply
Fergus O'Dowd
417. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position on access for all type 1 diabetes patients to the FreeStyle Libre device under the reimbursement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31911/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Ambulance Service Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
418. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the details of the proposed new ambulance base announced in Project Ireland 2040 for Ardee, County Louth; the areas it will cover; the expected number of units it will hold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31912/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Hospital Facilities
Fergus O'Dowd
426. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the opening of the minor injuries unit in the Louth County Hospital, Dundalk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31951/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
439. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the funding provided towards capital projects in counties Meath and Louth in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018, by project name, location and cost in tabular form. [31992/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
440. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the applications submitted for funding and projects from Meath and Louth County Councils in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018 for projects decided upon or in progress in tabular form. [32008/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
567. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding provided towards capital projects in counties Meath and Louth in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018, by project name, location and cost in tabular form. [31982/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Departmental Funding
Fergus O'Dowd
568. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the applications submitted for funding and projects from Meath and Louth County Councils in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018 for projects decided upon or in progress in tabular form. [31998/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
602. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the funding provided towards capital projects in Counties Meath and Louth in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018, by project name, location and cost in tabular form. [31985/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
603. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the applications submitted for funding and projects from Meath and Louth County Councils in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018 for projects decided upon or in progress in tabular form. [32001/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan
Fergus O'Dowd
611. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans in respect of off-shore wind farms to reduce Ireland's carbon footprint and decrease costs; the number of off-shore wind farms that are planned; the locations of same; the projected cost of same; his further plans to increase the capacity in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32240/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Greenways Development
Fergus O'Dowd
651. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed Boyneside cycle way trail project for Drogheda and east County Meath; if the upcoming greenway strategy will contribute the necessary funds needed to complete the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31909/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
654. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding provided towards capital projects in counties Meath and Louth in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018, by project name, location and cost in tabular form. [31997/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
655. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the applications submitted for funding and projects from Meath and Louth County Councils in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018 for projects decided upon or in progress in tabular form. [32013/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Rural Transport Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
665. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on representations from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32251/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
673. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding provided towards capital projects in counties Meath and Louth in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018, by project name, location and cost in tabular form. [31984/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Local Authority Funding
Fergus O'Dowd
674. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the applications submitted for funding and projects from Meath and Louth County Councils in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018 for projects decided upon or in progress in tabular form. [32000/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
687. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding provided towards capital projects in counties Meath and Louth in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018, by project name, location and cost in tabular form. [31996/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Local Authority Funding
Fergus O'Dowd
688. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the applications submitted for funding and projects from Meath and Louth County Councils in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018 for projects decided upon or in progress in tabular form. [32012/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
699. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the funding provided towards capital projects in counties Meath and Louth in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018, by project name, location and cost in tabular form. [31989/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Local Authority Funding
Fergus O'Dowd
700. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the applications submitted for funding and projects from Meath and Louth County Councils in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018 for projects decided upon or in progress in tabular form. [32005/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Rural Resettlement Scheme
Fergus O'Dowd
730. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if progress has been made in formulating a rural re-settlement scheme; and if so, the details of same. [31860/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Urban Development
Fergus O'Dowd
731. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if funding will be made available through the urban regeneration fund or another viable funding stream to progress the port access northern cross route project in Drogheda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31910/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Rent Pressure Zones
Fergus O'Dowd
739. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will consider extending rent pressure zones throughout County Louth to combat high rent increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31952/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
740. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the funding provided towards capital projects in counties Meath and Louth in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018, by project name, location and cost, in tabular form. [31993/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
741. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the applications submitted for funding and projects from Meath and Louth County Councils in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018 for projects decided upon or in progress, in tabular form. [32009/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
769. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding provided towards capital projects in counties Meath and Louth in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018, by project name, location and cost in tabular form. [31986/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
770. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the applications submitted for funding and projects from Meath and Louth County Councils in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018 for projects decided upon or in progress in tabular form. [32002/18]
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Flood Relief Schemes Data
Fergus O'Dowd
184. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details by location, cost of project, projected date of commencement and completion of the flood improvement works in County Louth announced recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31870/18]
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Flood Relief Schemes Data
Fergus O'Dowd
185. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the detail of the new flood relief schemes; the elements he will advance to detailed design and construction in counties Louth and Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31098/18]
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Flood Relief Schemes Data
Fergus O'Dowd
186. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of the flood relief schemes which will be carried out in the Drogheda North Quay, Marsh Road, Drogheda, Baltray and east County Meath area; the expected cost and commencement date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31099/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Project Ireland 2040 Funding
Fergus O'Dowd
101. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the proposed €500 million disruptive technologies innovation fund which was included in Project Ireland 2040; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30442/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Project Ireland 2040
Fergus O'Dowd
102. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her priorities as part of Project Ireland 2040; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30443/18]
Wed, 4 Jul 2018
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Garda Data
Fergus O'Dowd
251. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí based in County Louth by location; the number, rank and status of each station; if additional gardaí have been requested to man individual stations; the number requested; if requests for gardaí on probation were included; if the opening hours and manning of these stations increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29564/18]
Wed, 4 Jul 2018
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Health Services Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
263. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of persons diagnosed with dementia in County Louth and east County Meath; the existing services for persons with dementia in County Louth and east County Meath; the location of existing services; the number of persons availing of these services; his plans for the expansion of these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29443/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility
Fergus O'Dowd
563. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the 2018 review of income eligibility levels for social housing will be finalised and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28982/18]
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
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Brexit Issues
Fergus O'Dowd
98. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills if matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to student fees and the impact of Brexit will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27297/18]
Wed, 20 Jun 2018
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School Services Staff
Fergus O'Dowd
119. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to address the contracts of primary school secretaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26999/18]
Wed, 20 Jun 2018
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Medicinal Products
Fergus O'Dowd
171. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the details of ephedrine and its use here; the resources available through the aegis of his Department to raise awareness of the effects of drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27007/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Special Educational Needs Staff
Fergus O'Dowd
210. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made to date on the implementation of the front-loading of inclusion support assistant posts; if the recommendation of the National Council for Special Education, NCSE, will be implemented by September 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26770/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Fines Data
Fergus O'Dowd
236. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the average financial penalty imposed through the court system on persons found guilty of driving without a motor insurance policy in place and that being the first offence committed; his plans to further strengthen legislation in this area for the future to deter persons from driving uninsured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26294/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Fergus O'Dowd
383. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults diagnosed with intellectual disability, autism, mental health difficulties or a dual diagnosis of mental health and intellectual disability who have been placed in specialist care facilities outside of the State by the Health Services Executive in 2017, by the nine CHO areas; the number of children or adults in out of State care; the type of care provided for the person; the corresponding funding allocated to each of the nine CHO areas itemised on an individual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26655/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Hospitals Capital Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
384. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the status of the targeted 100 bed unit at the St. Mary's Hospital site, Dublin Road, Drogheda; the reason for possible changes in bed capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26656/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Legislative Process
Fergus O'Dowd
470. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views in relation to the Waste Reduction Bill 2017; the reason that may cause a delay to the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26600/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Housing Adaptation Grant Funding
Fergus O'Dowd
577. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if emergency funding will be made available to the older person and disability housing adaptation grant section of Louth County Council in order to deal with the extremely long waiting lists; his plans to restructure this funding strand for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26276/18]
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
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Schools Facilities
Fergus O'Dowd
73. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if matters raised in correspondence in relation to disconnecting energy supplies whilst schools are closed in the summer months will be responded to; if he will liaise with SSE and the OGP in order to re-establish this cost saving initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25754/18]
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
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Schools Facilities
Fergus O'Dowd
76. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills if matters raised in correspondence in relation to disconnecting energy supplies while schools are closed in the summer months will be responded to; if he will liaise with SSE and the OGP in order to re-establish this cost saving initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25753/18]