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Tue, 16 Oct 2018
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Garda Promotions
John McGuinness
297. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of candidates who failed to progress in the past two garda to sergeant competitions who had the decision reviewed and-or appealed; and the number of these decisions overturned on review. [42009/18]
Tue, 16 Oct 2018
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Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments
John McGuinness
528. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in issuing an areas of natural constraint scheme payment to a person (details supplied); the reason the same delay occurs each year; and if the payment will be expedited. [42257/18]
Tue, 16 Oct 2018
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Social and Affordable Housing Provision
John McGuinness
662. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will provide information (details supplied) on the 10,000 affordable houses planned for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42258/18]
Thu, 11 Oct 2018
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Illicit Trade
John McGuinness
49. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that there is sufficient staff at Irish ports and airports to monitor single parcel consignments entering the country, particularly from non-EU countries; if he has quantified the effect of illegal imports on the market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41593/18]
Thu, 11 Oct 2018
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Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Applications
John McGuinness
68. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the timeframe for processing an application to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal by a person (details supplied); and the process involved. [41590/18]
Thu, 11 Oct 2018
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Medical Card Applications
John McGuinness
111. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card has not issued to a person (details supplied). [41591/18]
Thu, 11 Oct 2018
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Community Employment Schemes Supervisors
John McGuinness
200. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress made in putting in place a pension scheme for community employment supervisors as outlined in a recent Dáil Éireann motion which was passed on the matter. [41592/18]
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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Tax Compliance
John McGuinness
48. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) is on the correct rate of tax with regard to their pension. [40618/18]
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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Medicinal Products Availability
John McGuinness
223. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the drug niraparib will be made available to a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that they are platinum resistant and due to this were refused access to the drug by the compassionate access programme; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the drug is available in the UK and Europe for both sets of patients; and if the matter will be expedited. [40620/18]
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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Illness Benefit Applications
John McGuinness
473. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a request for a full review of the benefit paid to a person (details supplied) from 2009 to 2011 will be expedited; if full benefit will continue to be paid to the person during the appeal process; and the way in which a matter such as this can be pursued seven years later in view of the circumstances of the case and the fact that the local welfare office approved the person's working arrangements. [40619/18]
Thu, 4 Oct 2018
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Autism Support Services
John McGuinness
159. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his views on the use of autism assistance dogs; if his Department or the HSE will engage with an organisation (details supplied) to discuss the possibility of funding a project to the extent of the cost of eliminating the waiting list of 200 children and families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40517/18]
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
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Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
206. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the community services being provided to a person (details supplied) by the HSE to assist with medical issues as outlined by the person's general practitioner; and if the matter will be fully investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40261/18]
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
207. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an urgent appointment at University Hospital Waterford urology department for a person (details supplied) will be provided. [40262/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Agriculture Scheme Appeals
John McGuinness
467. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a written appeal submitted on behalf of a person (details supplied) will be processed without delay; and if the case will be examined with a view to restoring payment and ensuring the applicant qualifies. [39454/18]
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
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Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage
John McGuinness
148. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if approval will be given for the use of the drug pembrolizumab in the case of a person (details supplied). [39235/18]
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
274. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to arrange a hip replacement at UHW for a person (details supplied); his views on whether there is an onus on him to insist that the HSE rectify the situation without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38371/18]
Wed, 19 Sep 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
99. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an operation for a hip replacement at UHW will be arranged for a person (details supplied). [37937/18]
Wed, 19 Sep 2018
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications
John McGuinness
145. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a domiciliary care allowance will issue to a person (details supplied). [37938/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Defence Forces Pensions
John McGuinness
101. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if payments due to a person (details supplied) will be issued. [37405/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Tax Settlements
John McGuinness
139. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if an appeal in relation to the tax affairs of a person (details supplied) will be determined without delay in view of the fact that the ability of the business to tender effectively is being affected; the rationale behind the decision to set the rate of RCT at 35%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37406/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Child and Family Agency Payments
John McGuinness
687. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the Tusla family services grant will be paid to an education centre (details supplied). [37371/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Special Educational Needs Staff
John McGuinness
267. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a special needs assistant will be appointed on a specific basis to assist a person (details supplied) when the term commences at a school; and if the appeal which has been lodged will be expedited. [35825/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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School Staff
John McGuinness
268. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to address the issue of two super sized classes at a school (details supplied); if he will engage with the school to resolve this issue as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35826/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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State Examinations
John McGuinness
274. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which students that undertake extra subjects for their junior certificate outside of their registered school will be assessed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35897/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Legislative Measures
John McGuinness
460. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if Part IV section 27 of the Succession Act 1965 will be reviewed to determine whether it requires amendment; if he is satisfied with the operation of this Part of the Act; his views on whether the administration of estates should be carried out by an independent agency to give greater transparency and accountability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35824/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Hospital Complaints Procedures
John McGuinness
566. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not been fully treated at a hospital; if a complaint submitted to the hospital manager will receive a response as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35413/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Medical Card Administration
John McGuinness
567. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card issued to a person (details supplied) was withdrawn five weeks after being issued; and if the card will be renewed until the error or issues are resolved. [35414/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Disability Support Services Provision
John McGuinness
632. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided for the long-term care of a person (details supplied); and if the application by organisations will be expedited in view of the fact that the case is urgent. [35666/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Defence Forces Retirements
John McGuinness
45. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a green discharge book will be issued to a person (details supplied); and if the request will be expedited. [32463/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Data
John McGuinness
821. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cases before the Criminal Injury Compensation Tribunal involving the prison service; the length of time each one has been waiting for a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33316/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Data
John McGuinness
822. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number and names of those that serve on the Criminal Injury Compensation Tribunal; the number of cases dealt with each year; the cost per year of the tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33317/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Health Services Funding
John McGuinness
1342. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if adequate funding will be provided for care homes in County Kilkenny that to date have been under-funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32464/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Health Services Staff Remuneration
John McGuinness
1343. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that employees at a centre (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who reach retirement age and want to continue working are being offered a salary based on the first point of the salary scale; his view on whether this is appropriate; if this is the practice in all section 38 and section 39 organisations; his views on whether such a practice has the potential to have a bias towards pay levels in the sector relative to experience and qualifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32465/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Hospital Services
John McGuinness
1520. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if hip and knee operations deemed to be urgent will be arranged for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33271/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Narcolepsy Issues
John McGuinness
1521. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the supports and assistance being provided to persons suffering from unique narcolepsy disorder; his views on a no-fault compensation redress scheme for the 65 or more families now commencing legal action; if he will engage with the group, the HSE and the State Claims Agency to resolve matters outside court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33274/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Health Insurance Company Payments
John McGuinness
1534. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the amount outstanding in payments due from private health insurers to public hospitals; the amount due to each hospital on an aged debt spreadsheet; if there is a system in place in each hospital to ensure the full amount is claimed from health insurance companies and that the hospital is not underbilling; the number of bed nights that are partially paid for or rejected by insurers in public hospitals in each of the years 2014 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33315/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
1577. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early appointment will be arranged at University Hospital Waterford for a person (details supplied). [33474/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
1578. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied). [33475/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
1579. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the HSE sexual health and crisis pregnancy programme, SHCPP, is adequately funded to ensure that all agencies offering support in crisis pregnancy can continue their well-established services; the amount of funding allocated to such agencies by the SHCPP in each of the past five years and to date in 2018; if funding will not be cut or withdrawn from the agencies concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33476/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Medicinal Products Availability
John McGuinness
1599. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the drug nusinersen Spinraza, which has been prescribed for a person (details supplied), will be made available to them. [33574/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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HSE Staff
John McGuinness
1794. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the maximum redundancy package will be offered to the staff at St. Patrick's care centre, Kells Road, Kilkenny; if his Department or the HSE is involved in the negotiations with the staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34891/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Road Safety Authority Data
John McGuinness
2142. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will publish or make available to a company (details supplied) the report submitted to the Road Safety Authority, RSA, from a group relative to certain matters pertaining to the company; if he will request the RSA to engage with the company to resolve matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32462/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications
John McGuinness
2479. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the report submitted recently relative to an application for domiciliary care allowance by a person (details supplied) will be considered as a matter of urgency; and if a request for an oral hearing will be expedited. [33189/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Carer's Allowance Eligibility
John McGuinness
2481. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is in receipt of her full entitlements. [33273/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Hospital Services
John McGuinness
438. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason the consultant paediatrician, senior dietitian and diabetes nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, issued a letter to the parents of those attending the services outlining restrictions to the services and stating that there is a severe lack of resources available; the reason this situation arose; the steps he plans to take to ensure that the services in question are fully resourced; if each parent will be contacted to inform them of his views on the matter in order to alleviate the fears created; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31980/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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State Pension (Non-Contributory) Applications
John McGuinness
698. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a State pension (non contributory); and if the appeal will be expedited. [31981/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Property Tax Exemptions
John McGuinness
167. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if an exemption to the household charge will be examined to help support family carers. [30068/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Special Educational Needs Staff
John McGuinness
274. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application by a school (details supplied) for a special needs assistant will be expedited. [30977/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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General Practitioner Services Provision
John McGuinness
397. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if general practitioner cards will be extended to all carers in receipt of the respite care support grant. [30066/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
398. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if panic buttons and personal alarms will be made available to persons under 65 years of age who are vulnerable and require 24/7 care. [30067/18]