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Thu, 19 Nov 2015
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Fergus O'Dowd
170. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health for numbers on, and the waiting times of, the waiting lists for hospital treatment in County Louth, by hospital, by specialty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40950/15]
Thu, 19 Nov 2015
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Accident and Emergency Departments Waiting Times
Fergus O'Dowd
171. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the further actions that have been taken by the Health Service Executive to reduce the number of patients on trollies in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda in County Louth; if he is aware of the significant concerns locally for patients and for staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40951/15]
Thu, 19 Nov 2015
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Broadband Service Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
252. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the proposals in County Louth where broadband services will be provided by private service providers, by the Electricity Supply Board and by the State, listed by area and by district electoral division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41046/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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General Medical Services Scheme
Fergus O'Dowd
365. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health why a person (details supplied) in County Louth who holds a medical card cannot receive dental treatment under the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40050/15]
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Child Protection Services Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
147. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress to date in having social workers available to meet with families out of hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39804/15]
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Hospital Accommodation Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
157. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the further actions that will be taken by the Health Service Executive to reduce the number of patients on trolleys in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda in County Louth; if he is aware of the significant concerns, locally, for the patients and staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39861/15]
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Ambulance Service Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
164. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will urgently review the ambulance service in County Louth with a view to improving the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39916/15]
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Ambulance Service Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
165. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the level of provision and availability of ambulance and paramedic services in County Louth for each of the past three months; if that provision was met; if not, the dates and reasons, if an on-call staff provision has been arranged for each such month, if other ambulances in the public or private sector were available if called upon in an emergency, when the full ambulance service provision was not available, for whatever reason; if he will urgently examine the provision of permanent ambulance provision in the north Louth area, based in Dundalk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39918/15]
Wed, 11 Nov 2015
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Water Conservation Grant Applications
Fergus O'Dowd
39. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will accept a late application for the water conservation grant from a person (details supplied) in County Louth who has registered with Irish Water and paid all Irish Water bills to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39639/15]
Wed, 11 Nov 2015
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Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy
Fergus O'Dowd
115. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the status of the introduction of a dedicated programme of investment for persons with an acquired brain injury to implement the current neuro-rehabilitation policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39667/15]
Wed, 11 Nov 2015
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Ambulance Service Response Times
Fergus O'Dowd
117. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in an ambulance arriving to assist at the scene of a critically injured person (details supplied) who later died in Dundalk in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39672/15]
Tue, 10 Nov 2015
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Departmental Staff Redeployment
Fergus O'Dowd
110. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Taoiseach the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38748/15]
Tue, 10 Nov 2015
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Schools Building Projects Applications
Fergus O'Dowd
487. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline her views on representations received from the principal of a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39227/15]
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
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Departmental Staff Relocation
Fergus O'Dowd
69. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of applicants awaiting transfer in her Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38762/15]
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
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Departmental Staff Relocation
Fergus O'Dowd
88. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38756/15]
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
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Departmental Staff Relocation
Fergus O'Dowd
110. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38761/15]
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
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Departmental Staff Relocation
Fergus O'Dowd
119. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38759/15]
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
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Departmental Staff Relocation
Fergus O'Dowd
123. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38749/15]
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
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Departmental Staff Relocation
Fergus O'Dowd
133. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Defence the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38753/15]
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
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Departmental Staff Relocation
Fergus O'Dowd
139. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applicants awaiting transfer in her Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38760/15]
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
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Departmental Staff Relocation
Fergus O'Dowd
164. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38751/15]
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
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Departmental Staff Relocation
Fergus O'Dowd
176. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38758/15]
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
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Departmental Staff Redeployment
Fergus O'Dowd
198. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to set down the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38757/15]
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
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Decentralisation Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
203. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applicants awaiting transfer in her Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38754/15]
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
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Departmental Staff Redeployment
Fergus O'Dowd
217. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38755/15]
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
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Departmental Staff Relocation
Fergus O'Dowd
250. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present locations; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38752/15]
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
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Road Projects
Fergus O'Dowd
254. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport why the proposed N52 Ardee bypass was not included in the Government's capital investment plan, Building on Recovery: Infrastructure and Capital Investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38736/15]
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
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Departmental Staff Relocation
Fergus O'Dowd
255. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applicants awaiting transfer in his Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38763/15]
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
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Departmental Staff Data
Fergus O'Dowd
265. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of applicants awaiting transfer in her Department to locations other than their present location; the number of applications, by location; the rules that apply for such transfers; if an applicant has a defined position on the list for transfer; the grounds that apply to applicants being moved up or down on the list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38750/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility
Fergus O'Dowd
448. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Louth will receive a payment under the single payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37969/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Criminal Law
Fergus O'Dowd
570. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37799/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Garda Operations
Fergus O'Dowd
587. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on representations received from the Cooley Peninsula Community Alert Group regarding its concerns for the safety of members of An Garda Síochána and of the community following the murders of persons (details supplied) in the north Louth area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38032/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Court Accommodation Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
592. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the arrangements the Courts Service will put in place by to facilitate car parking during construction of the new courthouse in Drogheda in County Louth, which will have the effect of closing two car parks in the centre of Drogheda town; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38157/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Garda Station Refurbishment
Fergus O'Dowd
597. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the details of the recently announced €1 million upgrade of Drogheda Garda station and the proposed works at Collon Garda station; when work will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38212/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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HSE Funding
Fergus O'Dowd
723. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for funding by a group (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37680/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Ambulance Service Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
851. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the ambulance service in the Louth-east Meath constituency. [38350/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Schools Building Projects Status
Fergus O'Dowd
1002. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a proposed new school (details supplied) in County Louth; when works are expected to commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38265/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Homelessness Strategy
Fergus O'Dowd
1042. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review his policy on homelessness given the crisis now developing; if he has received reports from local authorities regarding the crisis in each such authority; if he will publish details of same; if he has further received reports recommending changes to this policy from his Department, or from another agency or organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37411/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Homeless Accommodation Funding
Fergus O'Dowd
1043. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his Department's policy on how moneys allocated in the budget by Dáil Éireann to his Department are allocated; if he will provide details of such allocations from his Department for the past three years; if any policy changes are envisaged in the way persons who are not sleeping rough but who are homeless and who are supported, such as those persons in homeless accommodation such as Drogheda Homeless Aid, the Simon Community, etc. are supported; and how local authorities and other agencies account for their allocations. [37412/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Departmental Meetings
Fergus O'Dowd
1057. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will respond to representations received from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37617/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Departmental Reports
Fergus O'Dowd
1067. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he received a report (details supplied) regarding an independent planning review; the cost of the report; the amounts paid; when he will publish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37807/15]
Thu, 22 Oct 2015
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Health Services Access
Fergus O'Dowd
275. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his views on concerns raised by a national organisation (details supplied) regarding access to services in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37019/15]
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
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Garda Strength
Fergus O'Dowd
372. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will urgently review Garda Síochána strength in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36223/15]
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
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Visa Applications
Fergus O'Dowd
418. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for a visa by a family (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36111/15]
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
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Infectious Disease Epidemics
Fergus O'Dowd
437. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the precautions that will be taken to prevent Legionella contamination in a hospital (details supplied) in County Louth; the position regarding the shower heads in the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36149/15]
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Fergus O'Dowd
500. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an appointment for a kidney transplant at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin 9 for a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36502/15]
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
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Teacher Data
Fergus O'Dowd
633. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary teachers and secondary teachers who have qualified each year since 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36085/15]
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
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Teacher Data
Fergus O'Dowd
634. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of unemployed primary teachers and secondary teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36086/15]
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
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School Staff
Fergus O'Dowd
635. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of full-time positions available in 2015 for primary teachers and for secondary teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36087/15]
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
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Planning Issues
Fergus O'Dowd
660. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reports presently underway into alleged planning irregularities being carried out by his Department; the locations under investigation; and by whom they are being carried out; if he has received completed reports, and the date on which he has received them; when will they be published; if there is any reason they cannot be published immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36419/15]