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Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Urban Renewal Schemes
Joan Burton
4. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach his plans to provide an update on the Dublin north inner city task force; and the terms of reference, chair and timescale. [4574/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Schools Building Projects Applications
Joan Burton
188. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the design team for a new school (details supplied) has submitted the review of the impact to tender documents for the project arising from changes introduced in public works contracts; if the design team has submitted revised tender documents for the project; if the review and tender documents have been approved by his Department; when tenders will be invited for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6970/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Schools Building Projects Applications
Joan Burton
189. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has reviewed the costed brief change for a new school (details supplied); if approval for the preparation of tender documents has issued to the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6971/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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School Patronage
Joan Burton
213. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress to date in the Government reaching its target of 400 non-denominational and multidenominational schools by 2030; the number of such schools to be opened in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7305/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Rent Controls
Joan Burton
234. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the detail of the report of the Residential Tenancies Board relating to rent inflation in Maynooth in the past six quarters; if the position will be reviewed after 31 March 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6863/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Rent Controls
Joan Burton
235. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will inquire from the Housing Agency the reason the towns of Clane, Kilcock and Kill, County Kildare, were not recommended by it for possible designation by the Residential Tenancies Board as rent pressure zones; if they can be reviewed now; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6864/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Money Advice and Budgeting Service
Joan Burton
293. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to the plans to regionalise the MABS services; if a cost benefit analysis has been carried out on this proposal; his views on the current governance of the MABS services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7233/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Maternity Benefit
Joan Burton
294. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Social Protection if the decision on the application for maternity benefit by a person (details supplied) could be reviewed in view of their long-term employment history and contributions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7291/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Flood Relief Schemes Status
Joan Burton
320. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has formally approved funding for the lower Morrell river flood relief scheme in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6969/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Land Acquisition
Joan Burton
336. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if her Department has initiated contact with the owners of an estate (details supplied) regarding its forthcoming sale and the future status of the 5,000 acre site that is currently enjoyed as a public amenity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7255/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Register of Cultural Objects
Joan Burton
337. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the register for protected cultural items was most recently reviewed; the criteria by which additional items can be added to the register; the means by which an application can be made to add to the register; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7256/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Nursing Education
Joan Burton
389. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health his views on whether there is a need for accelerated nursing degrees similar to those available in the UK in order to address the shortage of applicants for nursing positions in the HSE and to attract mature students into the profession; if he has raised with the Department of Education and Skills the need for such degrees to be approved by the HEA and introduced in third level institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6793/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Joan Burton
404. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health when a cataract operation will be carried out for a person (details supplied) in University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6859/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Hospital Services
Joan Burton
405. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health the reason funding has not been provided for the endoscopy unit, new physical medicine, physical therapy, oncology services and day procedure departments at Naas General Hospital; when funding will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6862/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Mental Health Services Data
Joan Burton
459. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health the 24-7 emergency facilities that are available to persons presenting with mental health issues here out of hours; the region that these are provided in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7112/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Mental Health Services Data
Joan Burton
460. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health the number incidents that have been recorded in the national incident management system in 2014, 2015 and 2016 between children and adults in adult psychiatric units at approved mental health hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7113/17]
Thu, 9 Feb 2017
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Rail Network Expansion
Joan Burton
244. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the timetable for the delivery of the DART underground linking Heuston and Connolly stations is under review; the timetable for the delivery of new rail and light rail infrastructure for the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6414/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Mental Health Services
Joan Burton
203. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health the names of the hospitals where 24-7 liaison psychiatry is available in emergency departments nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6160/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Hospital Staff Data
Joan Burton
204. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health the number of clinical nurse specialists in posts as part of the clinical self-harm programme, including their location and their hours of operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6161/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Primary Care Services Provision
Joan Burton
205. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health the services that are up and running in dual diagnosis in primary care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6163/17]
Tue, 7 Feb 2017
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Schools Building Projects Status
Joan Burton
232. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has cleared the tender report for a school (details supplied); if a letter of intent has been cleared for issuing to the preferred tenderer; when construction of the new school is likely to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5666/17]
Tue, 7 Feb 2017
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Hospital Accommodation Provision
Joan Burton
435. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health if he will give consideration to the inclusion of phase 3c of Naas General Hospital in the revised capital plan during the mid-term review of the capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5718/17]
Tue, 7 Feb 2017
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International Agreements
Joan Burton
626. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns regarding the continued operation of the Aviation (Preclearance) Act 2009 and associated agreements in Irish airports during President Trump's Administration and that Ireland would facilitate nationality based discrimination against persons born in Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Yemen, Sudan and Somalia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5435/17]
Thu, 2 Feb 2017
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Jury Service
Joan Burton
57. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on a gender balance on juries; the steps she will take to ensure same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5089/17]
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
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Summer Works Scheme
Joan Burton
174. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that safety works at a school (details supplied) committed to by his Department under the 2015 summer works scheme have not been carried out; when are they scheduled to be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4705/17]
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
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Rural Development Plan
Joan Burton
244. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she will provide a list of the 600 towns that are to receive investment and support under the action plan for rural development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4813/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Brexit Issues
Joan Burton
2. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach the outcome of his discussion with the British Prime Minister, Ms Theresa May, regarding her 12-point plan for the United Kingdom leaving the European Union. [2739/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Official Engagements
Joan Burton
10. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach if he has had discussions with the Trump Administration in the United States of America regarding President Trump's stated support for Brexit and other member states leaving the European Union. [2740/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Official Engagements
Joan Burton
18. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach the discussions he has had with the new US Administration concerning Brexit and a US and UK trade deal. [4577/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Rural Development Plan
Joan Burton
46. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the details of grants and supports her Department proposes for the restoration of properties in rural towns and villages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4314/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Banking Sector
Joan Burton
55. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress of the investigation of the establishment of a public banking system here by her department; the likely timeframe of the investigation; the stakeholders involved; the way in which interested parties can make a submission to the investigation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4074/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Heritage Promotion
Joan Burton
58. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if her Department will examine a nationwide plan for the development of village design statements that would ensure all future planning and development takes full cognisance of the historic character and protects the character and heritage of villages. [4078/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Film Industry Development
Joan Burton
66. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the ongoing campaign in County Wicklow regarding securing the future of studios (details supplied) and the concerns of employees and the local community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4077/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Cultural Policy
Joan Burton
72. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she has had any engagement with stakeholders in the music industry regarding the establishment of a music industry task force with wide representation and which would examine a range of issues including the impact of intellectual property and copyright legislation and enforcement in both the music and technology industries, supports for the business of music education and a dedicated office similar to the Irish Film Board for the music sector. [4076/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Help-To-Buy Scheme Administration
Joan Burton
73. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if media reports are accurate that her Department is seeking the extension of first-time buyers' grants to purchasers of second-hand homes in rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4075/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Commercial Rates Valuation Process
Joan Burton
88. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures her Department proposes in conjunction with the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation under point 76 of the Action Plan for Rural Development to conduct a revaluation of commercial properties in nine rural counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4113/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Gaelcholáistí Issues
Joan Burton
251. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 100 of 18 January 2017, if the enrolment to an institution (details supplied) for September 2017 will be the determining factor in demonstrating viability for the establishment of a Gaelcholáiste in north Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4482/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Archival Material
Joan Burton
275. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the supports in place for the development and protection of county archive services to preserve local cultural patrimony. [4095/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme Funding
Joan Burton
276. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if the investment of €37.5 million, as outlined in point 50 of the Action Plan for Rural Development, to implement the social inclusion and community activation programme is in addition to the funds previously committed by the Department of Social Protection to the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4112/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Rural Development Plan
Joan Burton
277. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the way his Department proposes to review planning legislation to allow the change of use of vacant commercial properties in cities, towns and villages, including vacant or under-utilised areas over ground floor premises, into residential units without having to go through the planning process, as outlined in point 6 of the action plan for rural development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4114/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision
Joan Burton
364. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the proposals his Department is working on in conjunction with the OPW to strengthen the engagement with the insurance industry to improve the availability of flood insurance cover, in view of the State's ongoing investment in flood defence schemes as per point 70 in the Action Plan for Rural Development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4109/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Arts Funding
Joan Burton
389. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she has agreed to carry over funding for the 1916 commemoration to the general arts, culture and film programme 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4079/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Arts Funding
Joan Burton
390. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the Government will commit to the long-term goal of increasing arts funding to the European average of 0.6% of GDP. [4080/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Arts Funding
Joan Burton
391. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs her plans to increase funding in the arts over the lifetime of the Government; and her views on whether funding for the Arts Council and the Irish Film Board should be doubled. [4081/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Arts Funding
Joan Burton
392. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she will create an arts capital fund, modelled after the sports capital fund, to ensure better long-term funding for Irish arts. [4082/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Artists' Remuneration
Joan Burton
393. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she will liaise with the Minister for Social Protection to examine the supports for working artists in the social welfare system; if she will relax activation rules for working artists to allow them to support themselves in view of the fact they produce the art and cultural pieces for which Ireland is rightly proud. [4083/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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World Heritage Sites
Joan Burton
394. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the Government’s plan to pursue more applications for UNESCO world heritage status for more of Ireland's national landmarks (details supplied). [4084/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Irish Language
Joan Burton
395. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the way in which she will work with her colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, to ensure that parents can access second level education through Irish, especially in areas with proven demand for Gaelscoileanna. [4085/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Irish Language
Joan Burton
396. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the Government will provide extra funding to Gaeltacht areas to encourage greater use of the language and better economic prospects for those living in Gaeltacht areas. [4086/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Cultural Policy
Joan Burton
397. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the way in which the Government plans to ensure arts funding is used to ensure minority and new Irish voices are heard as part of cultural output. [4087/17]