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Tue, 2 May 2017
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Local Authority Boundaries Review
John McGuinness
474. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the way in which the administrative structure to oversee the strategic development of parts of south Kilkenny and Waterford will function if all of the stakeholders including the general public will be consulted on the make-up and function of such a structure or authority; if public representatives will be involved; if the rates base for County Kilkenny will be affected; his plans to redirect funding sources such as rates from County Kilkenny to County Waterford or to the new authority; if legislation will be required to accommodate the envisioned changes; if the county boundary debate is now settled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19944/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Control of Dogs
John McGuinness
485. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will make available the written submissions made to his Department by organisations (details supplied) and other submissions received relative to the consultation process relating to the Control of Dogs Regulations 1998; if he will initiate an independent review of all existing legislation and regulations relative to the control of dogs and the Act of 1986; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20163/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Maternity Benefit Applications
John McGuinness
527. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason maternity benefit was refused in the case of a person (details supplied); if time spent in full-time education and employment with a company (details supplied) will be considered; and if the fact the person had to finish work earlier than expected will qualify her for any other benefit. [19351/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Foster Care
John McGuinness
541. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection his views on the suggestion that foster carers should be granted some acknowledgement under the social welfare benefit system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19661/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Disability Allowance Applications
John McGuinness
558. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for disability allowance by a person (details supplied); and if changes have been made to the means test to allow the person to qualify. [19777/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Disability Allowance Applications
John McGuinness
567. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied); and if he will expedite the response or provide an oral hearing. [19941/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Rent Supplement Scheme Appeals
John McGuinness
608. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review upwards the rent allowance being paid to persons (details supplied); the reason the rent allowance was reduced from €112 per week to €40 per week; and if their circumstances and poor health will be considered as part of the review. [20577/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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National Parks and Wildlife Service
John McGuinness
746. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the approved recreational activities at a location (details supplied); the process for obtaining permission for a recreational activity and the use of walks at the location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20162/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
798. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health when surgery will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [19237/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Hospital Appointments Delays
John McGuinness
828. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a hip operation was postponed three times for a person (details supplied); if an early date will be arranged for surgery; and if he will expedite same. [19354/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Vaccination Programme Data
John McGuinness
829. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the unit administration cost of the HPV vaccine in each of the years 2010 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19355/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Vaccination Programme Data
John McGuinness
830. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the unit cost of the HPV vaccine in each of the years 2010 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19356/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Vaccination Programme
John McGuinness
831. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his plans to approach the providers of the HPV vaccine to contact persons affected by the vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19357/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Vaccination Programme
John McGuinness
832. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his plans to set up an independent inquiry to investigate the claims by over 300 girls that they all have a common list of complaints; if he will consider the options to provide meaningful intervention to restore these girls to their pre HPV vaccine health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19358/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
925. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made regarding an independent review of scoliosis services in view of a commitment to a group (details supplied) on 29 March 2017 that this decision would be made and communicated to the group; the reason the draft document titled action plan on scoliosis does not mention persons under 14 years of age on waiting lists; the reason the action plan is based solely on the day case inpatient list and not on all three categories, preplanned and pre-admit; if all of the stakeholders were consulted on the plan; the number of times the co-design board has met since being appointed in October 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19660/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Hospital Services
John McGuinness
926. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reasons persons who are deemed to be urgent cases attending the urology department of University Hospital Waterford are being told that they will not be seen for 65 months; the steps he is taking to resolve waiting times; the number of persons on this list that have been deemed urgent; the number in other categories; and if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) [19662/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
927. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied). [19663/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
928. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if home help devices will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if the occupational therapist will inspect the house. [19666/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
929. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the status of a heart operation for a person (details supplied). [19667/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
930. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the status of a scan for a person (details supplied); if an operation is required; if so, when this will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19669/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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HIQA Investigations
John McGuinness
944. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the status of an investigation into the death of a person (details supplied); if correspondence sent to HIQA by a person (details supplied) will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19775/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Voluntary Sector Remuneration
John McGuinness
1012. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the cost of the increase in the minimum wage from €9.15 per hour to €9.25 per hour and the cost of sleep-overs on assignments from €9.15 per hour to €13.49 per hour will be fully implemented by his Department; if the difference in the costs will be passed on to companies providing specialised services under contract to his Department to enable those companies meet their obligations; if his Department is in negotiations with such service providers at present; if service providers have applied for an increase in rates to meet the rising costs of providing such care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20068/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Health Services
John McGuinness
1082. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a comprehensive care plan will be provided by the HSE for a person (details supplied); and if their general practitioner's report confirming that they have regular seizures resulting in them having to be hospitalised on a regular basis will be taken into consideration [20569/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
John McGuinness
1083. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if funding approval for a specialised motorised wheelchair for a person (details supplied) will include all of the features they currently enjoy on their existing wheelchair and all of which have been approved and requested by their occupational therapist; and if he will request the HSE to contact the person and confirm that the occupational therapist's request will be granted [20573/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Medical Card Applications
John McGuinness
1084. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been forced to make three applications for a medical card due to information being lost or misplaced; if he will review the applications made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20580/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Rural Environment Protection Scheme Appeals
John McGuinness
1235. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an appeal lodged by a person (details supplied) relative to a REPS payment which was acknowledged on 5 August 2016 will be expedited and approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20562/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Services for People with Disabilities
John McGuinness
1236. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 469 of 28 March 2017, if he will check his Department's records, in view of the fact no contact has been made with the person (details supplied) and the matter raised is far from resolved; if he will also request Bord Bia to respond to the person in view of the fact this agency has not engaged with them either; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20566/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Agricultural Colleges Courses
John McGuinness
1243. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports he will put in place to assist a person (details supplied) complete courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20581/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Departmental Bodies Expenditure
John McGuinness
1314. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money that Sport Ireland has spent on legal fees in 2016 and to date in 2017. [19359/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Vehicle Registration
John McGuinness
1319. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce a system of licensing and regulating the use of horse-drawn vehicles on public roads in a number of areas (details supplied); and if a country-wide ban on sulky racing similar to the by-laws created in Kilkenny city and county will also be considered. [19526/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Child and Family Agency Expenditure
John McGuinness
1442. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the efforts being made by a company (details supplied) which is a service provider to Tusla to have its rates for its service increased; if it will be brought to a conclusion as soon as possible; the current status of negotiations; and the timeframe for a decision or resolution. [19943/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Child Care Services Expenditure
John McGuinness
1448. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the cost of the increase in the minimum wage from €9.15 per hour to €9.25 per hour and the cost of sleepovers on assignments from €9.15 per hour to €13.49 per hour will be fully implemented by her Department; if the difference in the costs will be passed on to companies providing specialised services under contract to her Department to enable those companies meet their obligations; if her Department is in negotiations with such service providers at present; if service providers have applied for an increase in rates to meet the rising costs of providing such care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20164/17]
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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Invalidity Pension Applications
John McGuinness
346. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an invalidity pension will be approved for a person (details supplied). [17585/17]
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
495. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason the Health Service Executive has not responded to the Dublin Dental Hospital regarding two applications for funding to cover treatment for a person (details supplied); if he will expedite this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17583/17]
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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Infectious Disease Screening Service
John McGuinness
496. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason the results of tests for Lyme disease carried out by a laboratory (details supplied) are not accepted by the Health Service Executive; if the same standard of test can be undertaken here; if so, the location in which; if tests undertaken here are restricted in any way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17584/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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School Enrolments
John McGuinness
240. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an offer of a place in a school to meet the medical needs of a person (details supplied) will be granted. [16033/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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HSE Complaints Procedures
John McGuinness
452. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 170 and 171 of 26 January 2017, and correspondence (details supplied), the reason no contact has yet been made with the person; if he has satisfied himself with the efficiency of the HSE in dealing with this matter in view of the fact that the response from the HSE is impacting on the quality of life and the health and well-being of the person; if he will take immediate action to insist that this case be resolved by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16031/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Hospital Records
John McGuinness
453. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the medical records from Waterford University Hospital and St. Patrick's Hospital relative to the case of a person (details supplied) will be made available to the person's family under the Freedom of Information Acts requested by the family solicitor in October 2016; if he will expedite this request; and if four written requests from the family to HIQA dating back to 2015 requesting an investigation into the care of the person made before the person's death will be acknowledged and actioned as covered in the Health Act 2007. [16032/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
John McGuinness
484. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who applied for the position of sarcoma specialist at St. Vincent's University Hospital; the number of persons who made up the interview board and their qualifications; the overall cost of the interview process; the date on which the person selected will take up the position; if he will respond in detail to correspondence on this matter sent to him on 12 January 2017 by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16108/17]
Wed, 29 Mar 2017
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School Transport Eligibility
John McGuinness
85. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school bus ticket will be provided to a person (details supplied). [15712/17]
Tue, 28 Mar 2017
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Protected Disclosures Data
John McGuinness
72. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Taoiseach the process within his Department for dealing with protected disclosures under the 2014 Act; if the examinations of such disclosures are carried out by an independent authority or persons other than those within the organisation to which the disclosure refers; and the number of disclosures received by his Department. [15082/17]
Tue, 28 Mar 2017
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Protected Disclosures
John McGuinness
88. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the process within her Department for dealing with protected disclosures under the 2014 Act; if the examinations of such disclosures are carried out by an independent authority or persons other than those within the organisation to which the disclosure refers; the number of disclosures received by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15079/17]
Tue, 28 Mar 2017
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Protected Disclosures
John McGuinness
129. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the process within his Department for dealing with protected disclosures under the 2014 Act; if the examinations of such disclosures are carried out by an independent authority or persons other than those within the organisation to which the disclosure refers; the number of disclosures received by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15075/17]
Tue, 28 Mar 2017
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Special Educational Needs Staff
John McGuinness
148. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide a special needs assistant for every child who is in need of one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14847/17]
Tue, 28 Mar 2017
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Protected Disclosures Data
John McGuinness
162. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the process within his Department for dealing with protected disclosures under the 2014 Act; if the examinations of such disclosures are carried out by an independent authority or persons other than those within the organisation to which the disclosure refers; the number of disclosures received by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15073/17]
Tue, 28 Mar 2017
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State Examinations
John McGuinness
163. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will approve an appeal to provide access to a reader for a person (details supplied); and the status of the approval. [15088/17]
Tue, 28 Mar 2017
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Control of Dogs
John McGuinness
194. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will withdraw the list of dangerous dog breeds and the regulations governing such breeds and instead legislate or regulate dog owners generally, making education, obligations and responsibility the central theme, as done in other EU states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15084/17]
Tue, 28 Mar 2017
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Protected Disclosures
John McGuinness
213. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if the report requested by him on 8 March 2017 from a person (details supplied) has as yet been received by his Department; the status of a protected disclosure dated 20 June 2016 made by this person to him; if he will expedite a response to the person and issue payment of amounts due to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15067/17]
Tue, 28 Mar 2017
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Protected Disclosures Data
John McGuinness
214. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the process within his Department for the dealing with protected disclosures under the 2014 Act; if the examinations of such disclosures are carried out by an independent authority or persons other than those within the organisation to which the disclosure refers; the number of disclosures received by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15074/17]
Tue, 28 Mar 2017
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Protected Disclosures Data
John McGuinness
231. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the process within his Department for dealing with protected disclosures under the 2014 Act; if the examinations of such disclosures are carried out by an independent authority or persons other than those within the organisation to which the disclosure refers; the number of disclosures received by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15081/17]