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Wed, 13 Jun 2018
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Foster Care Agencies
Fiona O'Loughlin
177. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the foster care agencies engaged by Tusla in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018. [25765/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Community Employment Schemes Operation
Fiona O'Loughlin
217. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Finance if a person that is taking part in a community employment scheme must pay the universal social charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24840/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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School Guidance Counsellors
Fiona O'Loughlin
373. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the review of career guidance services in schools, higher education institutes and colleges of further education will include special schools; and his plans to provide career guidance to persons of 16 to 18 years of age attending special schools who are not in receipt of the service. [24843/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Medical Card Drugs Availability
Fiona O'Loughlin
719. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if EpiPens are covered on the medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24841/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Disabilities Assessments
Fiona O'Loughlin
720. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not yet received an assessment. [24842/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Fiona O'Loughlin
737. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not yet been contacted on securing a place in school. [24916/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Fiona O'Loughlin
738. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 305 of 6 February 2018, the reason students that started after 2012 are not entitled to transport to assist them getting to and from the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24917/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Psychological Services
Fiona O'Loughlin
739. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a primary care psychologist will be found during a period (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24918/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Hospital Services
Fiona O'Loughlin
740. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) is entitled to convalescent care for post-operation from Tullamore General Hospital. [24919/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Health Services Provision
Fiona O'Loughlin
741. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a situation relating to transport for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be examined. [24920/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund
Fiona O'Loughlin
1295. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount drawn down under the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund per annum to date; the number of affordable homes built; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24725/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Local Authority Housing Eligibility
Fiona O'Loughlin
1296. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the review of income eligibility limits for social housing will be finalised and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24726/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Tenant Purchase Scheme Review
Fiona O'Loughlin
1297. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the review of the tenant purchase scheme will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24727/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Housing Provision
Fiona O'Loughlin
1298. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if plans will be approved for additional housing in County Laois, incorporating social housing, affordable housing and private housing in the event of the county council bringing proposals forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24728/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund
Fiona O'Loughlin
1299. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when additional projects in County Kildare will be considered for LIHAF funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24729/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Rental Sector
Fiona O'Loughlin
1303. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his strategy to address the problem of excessive rent increases in areas outside rent pressure zones. [24839/18]
Thu, 31 May 2018
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Defence Forces Strength
Fiona O'Loughlin
48. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason the personnel strength of the Defence Forces was lower at the end of February 2018 than at the end of February 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24051/18]
Thu, 31 May 2018
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Defence Forces Personnel Data
Fiona O'Loughlin
49. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel that have exited the Defence Forces, excluding mandatory retirements, to date in 2018; the overall number he anticipates for 2018, excluding mandatory retirements; his views on whether the pay and conditions of the Defence Forces is forcing personnel to consider employment in other areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24052/18]
Thu, 31 May 2018
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Defence Forces Reorganisation
Fiona O'Loughlin
50. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the 2012 restructuring of the Defence Forces will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24053/18]
Thu, 31 May 2018
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Defence Forces Medical Services
Fiona O'Loughlin
51. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the supports provided for members of the Defence Forces that undergo traumatic experiences while serving on UN mandated missions. [24054/18]
Thu, 31 May 2018
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Commemorative Events
Fiona O'Loughlin
52. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to mark the 40th anniversary of Ireland's participation in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24055/18]
Wed, 30 May 2018
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Departmental Staff Data
Fiona O'Loughlin
82. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach the number of staff employed in his Department in 2018 compared to 2017. [23877/18]
Wed, 30 May 2018
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Defence Forces Personnel Data
Fiona O'Loughlin
83. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of new recruits in the Defence Forces since 2011; and the number of those recruits that are no longer in the Defence Forces. [23879/18]
Wed, 30 May 2018
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Mortgage Interest Relief Application
Fiona O'Loughlin
90. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Finance his plans to offer relief to homeowners that took out mortgages in recent years and now face potential interest rate increases. [23880/18]
Wed, 30 May 2018
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School Transport Eligibility
Fiona O'Loughlin
104. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter in relation to a child (details supplied) regarding transport. [23876/18]
Wed, 30 May 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Fiona O'Loughlin
105. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23881/18]
Wed, 30 May 2018
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School Accommodation
Fiona O'Loughlin
106. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools in County Kildare which have prefabs on site. [23882/18]
Wed, 30 May 2018
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School Accommodation
Fiona O'Loughlin
107. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools in County Kildare which have more than one prefab. [23883/18]
Wed, 30 May 2018
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Disability Support Services Expenditure
Fiona O'Loughlin
155. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost to provide annual rheumatology assessment for children with Down's Syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23884/18]
Wed, 30 May 2018
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Housing Issues
Fiona O'Loughlin
219. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the findings of the working group on rural housing will be published; the timeframe for the publication of new guidelines on rural housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23885/18]
Wed, 30 May 2018
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Legislative Programme
Fiona O'Loughlin
224. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the main provisions and the current status of the Heritage Bill 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23878/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Fiona O'Loughlin
96. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for bringing the child and adolescent mental health services in CHO7 to the level envisaged in A Vision for Change. [23558/18]
Thu, 24 May 2018
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Departmental Reviews
Fiona O'Loughlin
65. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the independent review of existing career guidance tools and career information for students and adults will include special schools in its terms of reference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22905/18]
Thu, 24 May 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Fiona O'Loughlin
66. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a request for a school extension by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22935/18]
Thu, 24 May 2018
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Medical Card Eligibility
Fiona O'Loughlin
121. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will qualify for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22904/18]
Thu, 24 May 2018
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Health Services Provision
Fiona O'Loughlin
128. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting to see their community ophthalmic physician in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22936/18]
Thu, 24 May 2018
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Health Services Provision
Fiona O'Loughlin
129. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting to see their community ophthalmic physician in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22937/18]
Thu, 24 May 2018
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Health Services Provision
Fiona O'Loughlin
130. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the numbers of children waiting to be seen by their community ophthalmic physician; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22938/18]
Thu, 24 May 2018
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Driver Licences
Fiona O'Loughlin
201. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the legislation changed regarding driver licence changes which means that a driver licence will expire on the anniversary of its start date regardless of whether there was a period of validity remaining; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22903/18]
Tue, 22 May 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Fiona O'Loughlin
80. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school building project (details supplied) did not commence construction in 2016 or 2017. [22447/18]
Tue, 22 May 2018
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Medical Card Applications
Fiona O'Loughlin
444. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will examine an application by a person (details supplied) for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22722/18]
Tue, 22 May 2018
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Medical Card Applications
Fiona O'Loughlin
445. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will examine an application by a person (details supplied) for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22723/18]
Tue, 22 May 2018
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Medical Card Applications
Fiona O'Loughlin
446. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will examine an application by persons (details supplied) for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22724/18]
Thu, 17 May 2018
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Statutory Retirement Age
Fiona O'Loughlin
19. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the timeframe for the publication of the legislation to abolish the mandatory retirement age for public sector workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16483/18]
Thu, 17 May 2018
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Startup Funding
Fiona O'Loughlin
63. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Finance the timeframe for which applications for start-up relief for entrepreneurs are taking to be processed by the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21868/18]
Thu, 17 May 2018
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Counselling Services Provision
Fiona O'Loughlin
86. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the planned investment in mental health counselling at second level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21735/18]
Thu, 17 May 2018
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Immigration Policy
Fiona O'Loughlin
107. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the right to work of non-EEA citizens here who are partners or spouses of Irish citizens. [21737/18]
Thu, 17 May 2018
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HSE Properties
Fiona O'Loughlin
162. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the future of the vacant health centre in Rathangan, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21736/18]
Thu, 17 May 2018
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Smoking Ban
Fiona O'Loughlin
163. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend the smoking ban; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21738/18]
Thu, 17 May 2018
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Emergency Departments Waiting Times
Fiona O'Loughlin
164. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce the time persons over 75 years of age are forced to wait in emergency departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21739/18]