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Tue, 23 Jul 2019

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Primary Care Centres

Kevin O'Keeffe

1184. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Cork. [31966/19]

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Tue, 23 Jul 2019

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Hospital Appointments Status

Kevin O'Keeffe

1260. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if an outpatient appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [32389/19]

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Thu, 11 Jul 2019

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Tax Collection

Kevin O'Keeffe

198. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is being taxed correctly. [31027/19]

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Wed, 10 Jul 2019

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Electricity Grid

Kevin O'Keeffe

315. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the export of surplus power to the national grid by members of the farming community; and if the necessary new paperwork is in place (details supplied). [30159/19]

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Wed, 10 Jul 2019

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Climate Change Policy

Kevin O'Keeffe

316. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will discuss with the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment measures to ensure that assistance is given to the farming community to achieve the targets for climate change action 2020. [30148/19]

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Wed, 10 Jul 2019

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Haulage Industry

Kevin O'Keeffe

324. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the EU recognised a body (details supplied) as a body in its role for certification of the haulage sector. [30402/19]

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Wed, 10 Jul 2019

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Haulage Industry

Kevin O'Keeffe

325. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1188 of 8 May 2019, the way in which holders of a TASCC certificate will be able to comply in the event of Brexit considering that feed and grain merchants currently require hauliers of grain and feed ingredients to be holders of TASCC certification. [30403/19]

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Wed, 10 Jul 2019

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Roads Maintenance

Kevin O'Keeffe

342. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will arrange to have a premises (details supplied) with a view to resolving the problem for the householder inspected in view of surface water flooding the property as a result of roadworks carried out on the national primary route which raised the level of the road. [30173/19]

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Tue, 9 Jul 2019

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Tourism Policy

Kevin O'Keeffe

72. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of efforts to support the rural tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29580/19]

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Tue, 9 Jul 2019

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Summer Works Scheme Applications

Kevin O'Keeffe

210. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application by a school (details supplied). [29192/19]

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Tue, 9 Jul 2019

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Schools Building Projects Status

Kevin O'Keeffe

211. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of project works at a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if the works are on schedule to be completed for the commencement of the 2019/2020 academic year. [29205/19]

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Tue, 9 Jul 2019

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Services for People with Disabilities

Kevin O'Keeffe

395. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if longer hours will be provided at a facility for a person (details supplied). [29356/19]

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Tue, 9 Jul 2019

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Forestry Sector

Kevin O'Keeffe

541. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the decision not to grant an exemption to a group (details supplied) will be reconsidered. [29273/19]

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Tue, 9 Jul 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Kevin O'Keeffe

572. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the provisions which will be made for owners of electric cars who reside in estates when charging their cars and have to park on the public road (details supplied). [29174/19]

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Tue, 9 Jul 2019

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Waste Tyre Disposal

Kevin O'Keeffe

573. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the scheme being administered by a company (details supplied) complies with the Waste Management (Tyres and Waste Tyres) Regulations 2007, is operating successfully, that is, that a 90% compliance rate is achieved under the structures put in place. [29202/19]

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Tue, 9 Jul 2019

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Waste Tyre Disposal

Kevin O'Keeffe

575. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans for a reduction of the environmental management charge to the tyre industry retailers. [29243/19]

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Tue, 9 Jul 2019

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Road Projects Status

Kevin O'Keeffe

645. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason there is no construction works taking place on the Dunkettle interchange, Cork; and the revised timeframe for the completion of same. [29684/19]

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Tue, 9 Jul 2019

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Traveller Accommodation

Kevin O'Keeffe

838. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of a project (details supplied); and the number of permanent dwelling and demountable dwellings provided. [29262/19]

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Wed, 3 Jul 2019

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Apprenticeship Data

Kevin O'Keeffe

143. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if all new apprenticeship programmes developed since 2017 will receive the same allowances for apprentices attending college as apprenticeships developed prior to 2017. [28863/19]

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Wed, 3 Jul 2019

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Apprenticeship Data

Kevin O'Keeffe

144. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of new apprenticeships developed since 2017. [28864/19]

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Wed, 3 Jul 2019

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Apprenticeship Data

Kevin O'Keeffe

145. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of apprentices enrolled per apprenticeship programme developed since 2017. [28865/19]

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Wed, 3 Jul 2019

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Apprenticeship Data

Kevin O'Keeffe

146. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if equality of allowances will be sought for all apprenticeships in Budget 2020; and the estimated cost in this regard. [28866/19]

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Wed, 3 Jul 2019

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Medicinal Products Reimbursement

Kevin O'Keeffe

227. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if the reimbursement of the cost of Respreeza to patients will be reconsidered. [28329/19]

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Wed, 3 Jul 2019

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TAMS Administration

Kevin O'Keeffe

259. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the new paperwork is in place to export surplus power to the national grid in relation to TAMS 3 solar applications. [28379/19]

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Tue, 25 Jun 2019

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Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists

Kevin O'Keeffe

477. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce the waiting list for paediatric occupational therapy in view of the two-year wait to access this service in the Cork and Kerry region. [26662/19]

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Tue, 25 Jun 2019

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Hospital Appointments Status

Kevin O'Keeffe

479. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied). [26692/19]

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Tue, 25 Jun 2019

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TAMS Appeals

Kevin O'Keeffe

528. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration will be given to an appeal submitted by a person (details supplied) in view of the health and safety grounds on which the work was carried out with a view to withdrawing the penalty imposed. [26072/19]

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Tue, 25 Jun 2019

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State Pension (Contributory)

Kevin O'Keeffe

708. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the changes she plans to the State pension (contributory) in 2020; and if this will affect persons paying an S1 PRSI contribution. [26442/19]

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Thu, 20 Jun 2019

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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications

Kevin O'Keeffe

142. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied). [25902/19]

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Thu, 20 Jun 2019

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Hospital Appointments Status

Kevin O'Keeffe

147. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if an outpatient appointment will be arranged in the case of a person (details supplied). [25930/19]

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Wed, 19 Jun 2019

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Respite Care Services Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

175. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if he will consider the use of one of two properties (details supplied) for use as a respite care facility. [25671/19]

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Wed, 19 Jun 2019

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TAMS Administration

Kevin O'Keeffe

219. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to ensure that TAMS 3 will include grant aid for solar panels for farms. [25673/19]

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Tue, 18 Jun 2019

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Special Educational Needs Staff

Kevin O'Keeffe

215. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if SNAs whose employment is terminated as a result of loss of SNA hours in a school will be re-employed should the SNA hours be reinstated on appeal. [25516/19]

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Tue, 18 Jun 2019

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Hospital Appointments Status

Kevin O'Keeffe

368. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25084/19]

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Tue, 18 Jun 2019

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Health Services Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

396. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a long-term bed made will be made available to a person (details supplied). [25238/19]

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Tue, 18 Jun 2019

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Hospital Appointments Status

Kevin O'Keeffe

496. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if an admission date for surgery will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [25563/19]

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Tue, 18 Jun 2019

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Tenant Purchase Scheme

Kevin O'Keeffe

662. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to put in place a monetary package scheme for local authority and social housing tenants who wish to own their own dwelling; if this scheme could apply to applicants in circumstances in which local authorities within the provisions of regulations exclude certain houses which in the opinion of the local authority should not be sold for reasons such as proper stock or estate management; and his plans to ensure that this monetary package scheme, that is, funding in lieu of the number of years tenancy in a local authority house, will also be made available to Part V homes which are also excluded from the tenant (incremental) purchase scheme 2016. [25151/19]

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Wed, 12 Jun 2019

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School Transport Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

103. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reconsider the provision of a second pick-up point for over 20 secondary school students under the eligible criteria of his Department (details supplied). [24354/19]

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Wed, 12 Jun 2019

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Medical Card Applications

Kevin O'Keeffe

202. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 89 of 9 May 2019, the reason the HSE has not responded to the parliamentary question, despite numerous contacts to obtain the response (details supplied). [24579/19]

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Tue, 11 Jun 2019

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Home Loan Scheme

Kevin O'Keeffe

95. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to introduce a housing loan scheme for non-first-time buyers who find themselves in changed circumstances (details supplied); and if his attention has been drawn to the large number of persons finding themselves in this situation. [23200/19]

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Tue, 11 Jun 2019

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Excise Duties Yield

Kevin O'Keeffe

145. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance the amount of excise duty received on alcohol in the first quarter of 2018 and 2019, respectively. [23306/19]

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Tue, 11 Jun 2019

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Physical Education

Kevin O'Keeffe

204. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the recommended time for physical education per week at all class levels is being complied with by all post-primary schools. [23305/19]

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Tue, 11 Jun 2019

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Special Educational Needs Staff

Kevin O'Keeffe

231. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a school (details supplied) has suffered a significant reduction in SNA numbers; and if he will have the matter reviewed. [23422/19]

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Tue, 11 Jun 2019

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Hospital Appointments Administration

Kevin O'Keeffe

436. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if the number of outpatient appointments provided and then cancelled in respect of a person (details supplied) will be investigated with a view to clarifying the position. [23307/19]

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Tue, 11 Jun 2019

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Medicinal Products Reimbursement

Kevin O'Keeffe

462. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if costs will be reimbursed to a person (details supplied). [23412/19]

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Tue, 11 Jun 2019

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Home Help Service Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

467. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the status of home help provision for a person (details supplied). [23428/19]

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Tue, 11 Jun 2019

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Hospital Waiting Lists

Kevin O'Keeffe

673. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the status of a surgery appointment for a person (details supplied). [24153/19]

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Tue, 11 Jun 2019

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Hospital Appointments Status

Kevin O'Keeffe

710. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the status of a procedure for a person (details supplied). [24255/19]

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Tue, 11 Jun 2019

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Hospitals Funding

Kevin O'Keeffe

713. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if sufficient funding will be made available to a community hospital (details supplied) to ensure it is in compliance with HIQA requirements. [24312/19]

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Tue, 11 Jun 2019

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TAMS Data

Kevin O'Keeffe

731. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of grant aid funding requested from TAMS II applicants who submitted their applications prior to 5 April 2019. [23481/19]

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Tue, 11 Jun 2019

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TAMS Applications

Kevin O'Keeffe

732. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when applicants under the TAMS II category, which closed on 5 April 2019, will be given initial approval in order that relevant works can commence. [23492/19]

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Tue, 11 Jun 2019

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TAMS Applications

Kevin O'Keeffe

734. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a TAMS application by a person (details supplied). [23531/19]

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Thu, 30 May 2019

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Hospital Appointments Delays

Kevin O'Keeffe

81. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be provided to a person (details supplied). [23054/19]

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Thu, 30 May 2019

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Health Services Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

102. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be called for an assessment as soon as possible. [23155/19]

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Tue, 28 May 2019

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Public Sector Staff Retirements

Kevin O'Keeffe

77. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a person (details supplied) is entitled to extend a period of employment under the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018. [22783/19]

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Tue, 28 May 2019

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Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

108. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an increase in special education teacher hours for a school (details supplied) will be approved; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the circumstances in the school have changed in the past number of years. [22616/19]

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Tue, 28 May 2019

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Hospital Appointments Status

Kevin O'Keeffe

220. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be called for an outpatient appointment as a matter of urgency. [22377/19]

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Tue, 28 May 2019

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Medicinal Products Reimbursement

Kevin O'Keeffe

249. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if the reinstatement of specific medication which was withdrawn from medical card holders over two years ago (details supplied) will be reconsidered. [22510/19]

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Tue, 28 May 2019

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Respite Care Services Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

278. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if respite care will be made available to a person (details supplied) who is urgently in need of same. [22650/19]

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Tue, 28 May 2019

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Blind Welfare Allowance Eligibility

Kevin O'Keeffe

282. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a blind welfare allowance will be reinstated in the case of a person (details supplied). [22668/19]

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Tue, 28 May 2019

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Administration

Kevin O'Keeffe

296. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a child (details supplied). [22804/19]

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Tue, 28 May 2019

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Bus Éireann Services

Kevin O'Keeffe

390. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties with a specific bus route (details supplied) in County Cork; and if the difficulties will be investigated and alleviated for those dependent on this route to travel to work. [22482/19]

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Tue, 28 May 2019

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Taxi Licences

Kevin O'Keeffe

401. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding an application by a person (details supplied). [22842/19]

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Tue, 28 May 2019

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State Pension (Contributory)

Kevin O'Keeffe

470. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) who is in receipt of a payment, receives this payment in their State pension (contributory) in view of the fact they were advised that this payment would be paid separately from their pension; and if the person has received homecaring credits for caring for their children. [22648/19]

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Tue, 28 May 2019

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Septic Tank Grants

Kevin O'Keeffe

487. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if consideration will be given to making a grant available to private residents whose domestic septic tanks are not compliant with section 70 of the Water Services Act 2007 in circumstances in which the resident is not in a financial position to replace their septic tanks but needs to do so for the the reasons of health and safety. [22325/19]

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Wed, 22 May 2019

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Tax Code

Kevin O'Keeffe

89. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance if he will resolve the anomaly in which the means of a person are taken into consideration when their partner is being assessed for a social welfare payment but in which they are not entitled to claim tax credits for their partner (details supplied). [22281/19]

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Wed, 22 May 2019

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HSE Staff

Kevin O'Keeffe

162. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a lump sum payment in respect of a former employee of the HSE (details supplied). [22234/19]

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Wed, 22 May 2019

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Child Benefit Eligibility

Kevin O'Keeffe

203. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if consideration will be given to extending the payment term of child benefit to all children over 18 years of age that remain in second-level education up to leaving certificate examination stage; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that many children will in fact be 18 years of age for part of their fifth year term in view of the fact that transition year is compulsory in some schools; and if her attention has further been drawn to the expenditure incurred in transition year in which child benefit would be of enormous help particularly for those having to meet transport costs to and from work experience in which they have to pay adult bus fares in view of their age. [22199/19]

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Tue, 21 May 2019

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Office of Public Works Properties

Kevin O'Keeffe

209. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if signage will be provided in an area (details supplied). [21499/19]

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Tue, 21 May 2019

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Public Service Vehicles

Kevin O'Keeffe

292. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a person (details supplied) who made an application has been refused. [21618/19]

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Tue, 21 May 2019

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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

365. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a child (details supplied) had to spend 110 days in hospital awaiting the provision of the correct type of wheelchair thus incurring costs in maintaining them in hospital of approximately €130,000 in comparison to the cost of the wheelchair; and if consideration will be given to having two separate funding streams for wheelchairs appliances, respectively, thus ensuring that those in urgent need of specialised wheelchairs do not have to wait resulting in serious medical conditions arising. [21488/19]

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Tue, 21 May 2019

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Hospital Waiting Lists

Kevin O'Keeffe

366. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be called for an urgent surgical procedure. [21489/19]

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Tue, 21 May 2019

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Hospital Appointments Administration

Kevin O'Keeffe

367. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if the number of outpatient appointments provided and then cancelled in respect of a person (details supplied) will be investigated with a view to clarifying the position. [21490/19]

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Tue, 21 May 2019

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Home Care Packages Eligibility

Kevin O'Keeffe

388. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if he will consider the abolition of a clause (details supplied) in view of the difficulties arising for parents. [21595/19]

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Tue, 21 May 2019

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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

392. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be assisted in securing an appliance. [21644/19]

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Tue, 21 May 2019

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Hospital Waiting Lists

Kevin O'Keeffe

396. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a child (details supplied) can be admitted for surgery. [21660/19]

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Tue, 21 May 2019

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Hospital Appointments Status

Kevin O'Keeffe

397. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the position regarding medical intervention in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Cork. [21663/19]

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Tue, 21 May 2019

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Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility

Kevin O'Keeffe

425. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if fibromyalgia will be included on the long-term illness card scheme in view of the fact that the condition is now recognised as same in Northern Ireland. [21861/19]

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Thu, 16 May 2019

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Domestic Violence Refuges Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

161. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to provide specific units (details supplied) in north and east County Cork. [21239/19]

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Wed, 15 May 2019

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Hospitals Funding

Kevin O'Keeffe

175. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if funding is to be withdrawn from a specific unit in a hospital (details supplied) in County Cork and redistributed to a hospital in another county; if all funding and resources at the hospital will be maintained at current levels and-or increased; and if the upgrade of a unit at another hospital will have no impact on funding or service levels at the hospital. [21033/19]

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Wed, 15 May 2019

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Roads Maintenance Funding

Kevin O'Keeffe

243. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when funding will be made available for a project (details supplied). [20998/19]

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Wed, 15 May 2019

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Carer's Support Grant

Kevin O'Keeffe

251. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied). [20951/19]

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Tue, 14 May 2019

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Vehicle Registration

Kevin O'Keeffe

115. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the VRT rate on the importation of motorhomes with an EU category of M1, M2 or M3 and an EU bodywork code of SA as defined in EU/678/2011 in view of the fact that such rates are much higher here and not in parallel with other EU countries. [20423/19]

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Tue, 14 May 2019

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Home Help Service Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

280. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be assisted in being assessed for home help. [20347/19]

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Thu, 9 May 2019

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Work Permits Eligibility

Kevin O'Keeffe

79. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her plans for the removal of the healthcare assistant role from the ineligible categories of employment for the employment permits list in view of the shortage of same which is presenting as a crisis for the management of nursing homes. [20178/19]

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Thu, 9 May 2019

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Nursing Home Services

Kevin O'Keeffe

81. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a request by an organisation (details supplied) on a specific service will be considered. [20163/19]

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Thu, 9 May 2019

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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration

Kevin O'Keeffe

88. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the publication and implementation of the pricing review for high-dependency, specialist care needs of persons requiring nursing home care. [20183/19]

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Thu, 9 May 2019

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Medical Card Applications

Kevin O'Keeffe

89. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if he will seek clarification from the HSE on the submission of documentation to the medical card unit on 14 March 2019 and a subsequent letter issuing from the unit in recent days seeking the same documentation concerning a person (details supplied); and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the application is being held up as a result of the delay. [20188/19]

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Thu, 9 May 2019

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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

91. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the new wheelchair provided for a person (details supplied) needs to be repaired or replaced; and if the problems will be resolved out of respect to the person in view of the expenditure of public funding for the wheelchair. [20196/19]

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Thu, 9 May 2019

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Thalidomide Victims Compensation

Kevin O'Keeffe

102. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health his plans for persons who have been affected by a drug (details supplied). [20241/19]

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Thu, 9 May 2019

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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications

Kevin O'Keeffe

110. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the status of an application for nursing home support by a person (details supplied). [20255/19]

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Thu, 9 May 2019

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GLAS Appeals

Kevin O'Keeffe

119. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an appeal submitted by a person (details supplied) in respect of a scheme. [20170/19]

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Thu, 9 May 2019

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Tax Clearance Certificates

Kevin O'Keeffe

120. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason his Department is not accepting the contractors tax clearance certificate of a person (details supplied) which was in date at the time of the application and completion of the works and which has led to a delay in issuing payment. [20174/19]

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Thu, 9 May 2019

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Grant Aid

Kevin O'Keeffe

121. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a group (details supplied) in County Cork was not successful in securing grant aid. [20176/19]

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Thu, 9 May 2019

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Basic Payment Scheme Payments

Kevin O'Keeffe

124. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if assistance will be provided in resolving the issue of payment of the 2018 basic farm payment scheme to a farmer (details supplied) whose 2019 payment is in order. [20243/19]

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Thu, 9 May 2019

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Public Transport Fares

Kevin O'Keeffe

153. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason Bus Éireann is charging more for a shorter bus journey (details supplied). [20184/19]

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Wed, 8 May 2019

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Apprenticeship Programmes

Kevin O'Keeffe

248. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has been offered an apprenticeship course in Gaoth Dobhair, County Donegal, instead of either Shannon or Athlone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19456/19]

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Wed, 8 May 2019

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Student Universal Support Ireland

Kevin O'Keeffe

296. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if grants, scholarships, a bursary or financial aid are available for a person (details supplied) in County Cork who wishes to study abroad. [18874/19]

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Wed, 8 May 2019

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Disability Services Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

660. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if he will consider two properties for respite care facilities for persons residing in a catchment area (details supplied). [18587/19]

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Wed, 8 May 2019

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Services for People with Disabilities

Kevin O'Keeffe

829. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if he will consider a property (details supplied) for conversion to a respite care facility for persons residing in the catchment area. [19235/19]

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