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Questions and answers for all sittings
Page 5 of 12
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Health Services Provision
Kevin O'Keeffe
947. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a specific HSE service (details supplied) in County Cork in view of the significant importance of this service to the area. [36868/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme Applications
Kevin O'Keeffe
968. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a grant payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be expedited. [35980/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Fodder Crisis
Kevin O'Keeffe
998. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is considering long-term measures and proposals that will seek to avoid further livestock fodder shortages in future years. [36708/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Fodder Crisis
Kevin O'Keeffe
999. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he plans to take to address the impending fodder shortage in autumn 2018. [36709/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Agriculture Scheme Appeals
Kevin O'Keeffe
1001. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the outcome of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36777/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Biofuel Availability
Kevin O'Keeffe
1058. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans for the development of anaerobic digestors on a regional basis. [36765/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Road Projects
Kevin O'Keeffe
1132. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has been furnished with the preliminary report on the route and design of the proposed M20 Cork to Limerick motorway. [36710/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Sports Capital Programme
Kevin O'Keeffe
1133. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the amount of sports capital funding 2018 will be increased in view of the fact that the terms of eligibility have been relaxed to enable more applicants to apply to the scheme. [36711/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Road Network
Kevin O'Keeffe
1143. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request of Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, that Waterloo junction on the N21, Cork, remain permanently open while health and safety measures are implemented. [36898/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Working Family Payment Applications
Kevin O'Keeffe
1282. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied). [36412/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Supplementary Welfare Allowance Eligibility
Kevin O'Keeffe
1313. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if persons with pulmonary hypertension will be facilitated when applying for assistance under the supplementary welfare allowance scheme to assist with high electricity costs associated with the use of oxygen to support breathing. [36775/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Solar Energy Guidelines
Kevin O'Keeffe
1330. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when guidelines as to the suitable locations for the construction of solar panels will issue. [36764/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Tenant Purchase Scheme Review
Kevin O'Keeffe
1358. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to reopen the tenant purchase scheme. [36066/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Passport Applications
Kevin O'Keeffe
130. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a foreign birth registration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34473/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Kevin O'Keeffe
1622. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health his plans to include persons under 18 years of age in accessing personalised budgets. [33810/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme
Kevin O'Keeffe
117. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance the reason a specific category of persons (details supplied) are excluded from qualifying for a scheme; and if the qualifying criteria to include this category will be reconsidered. [32299/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Emergency Works Scheme Applications
Kevin O'Keeffe
145. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied). [31659/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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School Meals Programme
Kevin O'Keeffe
694. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a school (details supplied). [31655/18]
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Flood Relief Schemes
Kevin O'Keeffe
199. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that when the OPW was undertaking the flood relief works for Fermoy town in doing the ground work in the River Blackwater, it undermined the structure of Fermoy weir; if the OPW takes shared responsibility in the costs associated with the reinstatement of the weir in whole; and if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that the OPW was the original owner and keeper of this weir. [31339/18]
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Health Services
Kevin O'Keeffe
324. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if it will be expedited. [31175/18]
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Road Projects Status
Kevin O'Keeffe
482. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the completion date for the ongoing road widening works on the M7 at Naas. [31102/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Traffic Calming Measures
Kevin O'Keeffe
284. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether the average speed enforcement system as operated in the Dublin Port tunnel has substantially helped to reduce the average speed by vehicles; his plans to roll out this system to other parts of the motorway network (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31040/18]
Thu, 5 Jul 2018
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GLAS Payments
Kevin O'Keeffe
288. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [29797/18]
Thu, 5 Jul 2018
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Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme
Kevin O'Keeffe
289. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the TAMS regulations that were in place at the time a person (details supplied) submitted the application will be applied. [29800/18]
Wed, 4 Jul 2018
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Exports Data
Kevin O'Keeffe
143. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Taoiseach if figures have been compiled regarding the number of goods and services exported to Europe overland through the United Kingdom but which were not used, bought or sold within the UK in 2017; the number of goods and services exported to Europe directly but not transported through the UK in 2017; the type of goods and services; the value of goods and services; and the mode of transport used, in tabular form. [29266/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Flood Relief Schemes Status
Kevin O'Keeffe
104. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if funding will be provided to an area (details supplied) which has been included in the flood relief scheme in the flood risk management plans as announced. [28968/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Kevin O'Keeffe
294. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if an outpatient appointment for a person (details supplied) who was placed on the waiting list in October 2016 will be expedited. [28846/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Kevin O'Keeffe
299. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made by the Health Service Executive, HSE, in filling a position (details supplied) at St. Patrick's Hospital, Fermoy, County Cork; and if his attention has been drawn to the length time this issue has been ongoing [28910/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Hospital Appointments Delays
Kevin O'Keeffe
320. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if an outpatient appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [28975/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Kevin O'Keeffe
354. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be called for a hospital appointment as a matter of urgency. [29175/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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State Pension (Contributory)
Kevin O'Keeffe
521. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding proposals to resolve the anomaly for women who are receiving a reduced State pension, contributory, owing to a change in 2012 in the pay-related social insurance, PRSI, calculation method in circumstances in which these women took time out of work to rear their children. [29140/18]
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans
Kevin O'Keeffe
17. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the action that will be taken to reduce outpatient waiting times for ophthalmology consultations in Cork University Hospital in which 2,888 appointments are outstanding for more than 12 months. [28199/18]
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Kevin O'Keeffe
179. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of specific services to a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and the reason for the ongoing delay in the delivery of these services [28414/18]
Wed, 27 Jun 2018
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Tax Credits
Kevin O'Keeffe
109. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance his plans to enable a retired person to claim a tax credit for their spouse that is not receiving a pension in their own right. [28097/18]
Wed, 27 Jun 2018
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Sport Ireland Funding
Kevin O'Keeffe
239. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional funding will be provided to an organisation (details supplied) to enable its athletes to participate in future international competitions in view of the increasing number of its athletes now eligible to qualify for international competitions. [28330/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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School Transport Provision
Kevin O'Keeffe
192. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a larger size bus will be put in place in a specific location (details supplied) to accommodate the number of pupils. [27635/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Appeals
Kevin O'Keeffe
303. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a nursing home support payment for a person (details supplied) will be reassessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27395/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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HSE Properties
Kevin O'Keeffe
328. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if he will grant permission for a feasibility study to be carried out at a property (details supplied). [27562/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Disability Services Provision
Kevin O'Keeffe
346. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 138 of 25 April 2018, the reason for the delay in the commencement of a day placement for a person (details supplied). [27610/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme
Kevin O'Keeffe
452. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the on-farm developments that qualify for a TAMS grant under the health and safety measures. [28005/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Road Network
Kevin O'Keeffe
488. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 494 of 29 May 2018 and 485 of 19 June 2018, if he will initiate a grant scheme for the provision of cattle underpasses in view of the fact health and safety for all parties affected is of paramount importance. [27838/18]
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
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Skills Shortages
Kevin O'Keeffe
126. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to resolve the issue of the serious shortage of chefs here. [27187/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Departmental Contracts
Kevin O'Keeffe
164. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the public forms of construction contract criteria will be reviewed to facilitate variations that may arise from legislative enactment, that is, wage increases under sectoral employment order or significant price increases in materials such as insulation and steel (details supplied). [26264/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Flood Relief Schemes Status
Kevin O'Keeffe
173. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a specific area relating to the flood relief scheme recent announcement (details supplied) will be prioritised. [26525/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Kevin O'Keeffe
199. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding two projects at a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork following the recent submission of further proposals. [26606/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Kevin O'Keeffe
340. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Cork who are awaiting a diagnostic assessment for autistic spectrum disorder. [26403/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Disabilities Assessments
Kevin O'Keeffe
366. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the concerns being expressed regarding the operation of the assessment of needs process under a new standard operating procedure and that the change in the operation of this process will have a detrimental effect on the assessment of children in view of the fact that the assessment must be completed within a maximum of 90 minutes regardless of the child’s needs. [26524/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Knowledge Transfer Programme
Kevin O'Keeffe
446. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment will issue to persons (details supplied) in respect of their involvement in KT discussion groups. [26740/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme
Kevin O'Keeffe
485. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will make a recommendation to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine that under the TAMS, the construction of cattle underpasses be grant aided in view of his responsibility to ensure health and safety on roads. [26197/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Traffic Calming Measures
Kevin O'Keeffe
504. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request TII to put in place a raised plateau at the junction on the N73 in Kildorrery village, County Cork in order to facilitate traffic calming measures. [26667/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Departmental Schemes
Kevin O'Keeffe
521. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the roll-out of a specific scheme (details supplied). [26248/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Waste Management
Kevin O'Keeffe
193. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the recent decision to grant planning permission (details supplied) is in line with the national policy on waste management. [25981/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Health Promotion
Kevin O'Keeffe
42. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is taking to increase the number of children and adults who play sports on a regular basis. [25418/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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VAT Exemptions
Kevin O'Keeffe
212. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance if a provision will be considered whereby a specific industry (details supplied) can reclaim VAT paid on certain products. [24651/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Work Permits Eligibility
Kevin O'Keeffe
567. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will consider amending a specific category under the employment permit regulations to address shortages in an area which is reaching a critical point with increasing demand for the job skill (details supplied). [25202/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Health Services
Kevin O'Keeffe
812. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the abolition of a specific clause (details supplied). [25217/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Young Farmers Scheme
Kevin O'Keeffe
963. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a payment will be issued in respect of 2017 to a farmer (details supplied) in County Cork who has submitted the necessary documentation under the specific scheme. [24748/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Dietician Service Provision
Kevin O'Keeffe
44. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the community nutrition and dietetic services which will be available in north County Cork from May 2018. [23553/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
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DEIS Scheme
Kevin O'Keeffe
239. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if priority will be given to include a school (details supplied) in the DEIS school programme which is under review; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the school meets the criteria under the Pobal Maps 2016 census. [23276/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Kevin O'Keeffe
341. 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. [23181/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Kevin O'Keeffe
438. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) will be brought forward. [23675/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Kevin O'Keeffe
445. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be assisted in ascertaining the proposed medical treatment for their son. [23692/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Milk Prices
Kevin O'Keeffe
493. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the current volatility of milk prices. [23640/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
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TAMS Administration
Kevin O'Keeffe
494. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will reconsider permitting grant applications for the development of cattle underpasses under the TAMS scheme on the grounds of health and safety. [23641/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Sports Facilities Expenditure
Kevin O'Keeffe
558. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the availability of funding for the development of a project (details supplied). [23639/18]
Tue, 22 May 2018
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Health Services Provision
Kevin O'Keeffe
415. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if an assessment can be arranged for a person (details supplied). [22532/18]
Tue, 22 May 2018
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Health Services Provision
Kevin O'Keeffe
426. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the status of an assessment for a person (details supplied). [22558/18]
Tue, 15 May 2018
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Office of Public Works Projects
Kevin O'Keeffe
225. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the proposed works to be carried out at a property (details supplied). [20916/18]
Tue, 15 May 2018
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Office of Public Works Projects
Kevin O'Keeffe
230. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21275/18]
Tue, 15 May 2018
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Crime Data
Kevin O'Keeffe
302. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of repeat offenders under an Act in 2016 and 2017 (details supplied), respectively. [21040/18]
Tue, 15 May 2018
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration
Kevin O'Keeffe
354. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if the inconsistencies in payments made under a scheme (details supplied) to facilities will be examined; if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties some of these facilities are experiencing; and his views on whether the facilities must be supported by an equitable funding model that provides recognition to the reality of costs being incurred in order to meet the specialist healthcare needs of persons. [20870/18]
Tue, 15 May 2018
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Medical Card Eligibility
Kevin O'Keeffe
386. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase the full medical card income threshold in line with the guidelines of the medical card income for those over 70 years of age threshold in respect of applicants that have been diagnosed with cancer. [20981/18]
Tue, 15 May 2018
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility
Kevin O'Keeffe
389. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if pulmonary hypertension will be included on the long-term illness card scheme (details supplied). [20989/18]
Tue, 15 May 2018
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Cancer Screening Programmes
Kevin O'Keeffe
395. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if he will recommend to the HSE that a dedicated unit be set up within the medical card division to deal specifically with applicants diagnosed with cancer with a view to expediting their applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21011/18]
Thu, 10 May 2018
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Medical Card Applications
Kevin O'Keeffe
172. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if he will intervene with the HSE regarding a medical card renewal application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if his attention has been drawn to the tedious process the person has been put through to have their medical card reinstated fully; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that the HSE medical card section was advised on 2 May 2018 of this person's misdiagnosis; and if the matter will be expedited. [20523/18]
Wed, 9 May 2018
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Basic Payment Scheme Appeals
Kevin O'Keeffe
219. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an appeal submitted to his Department by a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be reconsidered. [20260/18]
Tue, 8 May 2018
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Health Services Provision
Kevin O'Keeffe
250. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that patients (details supplied) cannot avail of a specific HSE service; and if the matter will be examined. [19635/18]
Tue, 8 May 2018
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Health Service Capacity Review
Kevin O'Keeffe
324. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if he will assist in having a person (details supplied) placed back on a waiting list. [19948/18]
Thu, 3 May 2018
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Road Traffic Offences Data
Kevin O'Keeffe
120. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of fines or fixed penalty notices that were issued to motorists (details supplied) in each of the years 2012 to 2017, in tabular form. [19532/18]
Thu, 3 May 2018
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Road Traffic Offences Data
Kevin O'Keeffe
121. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of fines and fixed penalty notices (details supplied) that were issued to motorists in each of the years 2012 to 2017, in tabular form. [19533/18]
Thu, 3 May 2018
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Road Traffic Offences Data
Kevin O'Keeffe
122. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of fines or fixed penalty notices (details supplied) that were issued to motorists in each of the years 2012 to 2017, in tabular form. [19534/18]
Thu, 3 May 2018
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GLAS Payments
Kevin O'Keeffe
217. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an application by a person (details supplied); and if the difficult circumstances this person found themselves in during the period in question is being taken into consideration. [19460/18]
Tue, 1 May 2018
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review
Kevin O'Keeffe
258. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the status of the fair deal nursing home scheme (details supplied) that is due to be amended. [18774/18]
Tue, 1 May 2018
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications
Kevin O'Keeffe
299. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by persons (details supplied) under the fair deal nursing home scheme. [18999/18]
Tue, 1 May 2018
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Fodder Crisis
Kevin O'Keeffe
325. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if additional resources have been provided to assist farmers whose herds are restricted and suffering from the fodder crisis. [18613/18]
Tue, 1 May 2018
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Road Projects Status
Kevin O'Keeffe
361. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the M20 Cork to Limerick motorway project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18819/18]
Thu, 26 Apr 2018
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Community Employment Schemes Supervisors
Kevin O'Keeffe
80. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a date has been set for a meeting of the high level forum on community employment supervisor pensions; if his attention has been drawn to the anger and frustration of community employment supervisors and assistant supervisors; his views on the fact that their contribution to improving the life chances of scheme participants and to their overall local communities is not being properly recognised at the end of their careers in spite of a Labour Court ruling in their favour; his further views on whether the Government may be undermining the Labour Court by ignoring its recommendation; and the steps he will take to resolve the matter. [18405/18]
Thu, 26 Apr 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Kevin O'Keeffe
103. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that works recommence to complete an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Cork in order to provide critically needed additional accommodation for staff and pupils; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the contractor has been placed in examinership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18370/18]
Thu, 26 Apr 2018
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Housing Adaptation Grant
Kevin O'Keeffe
234. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if works to replace a central heating boiler in the housing aid for older people scheme will be included in view of the fact that the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland no longer provides grant aid for this work since January 2018 and the current housing aid for older people scheme only grant aids the installation of central heating in circumstances in which no form of heating exists. [18421/18]
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Recycling Policy
Kevin O'Keeffe
30. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there is a strategy in place or planned to provide incentives to establish a plastics recycling unit here. [16262/18]
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Disability Services Provision
Kevin O'Keeffe
138. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be assisted in transferring to a specific unit which would be more suitable for the person. [18189/18]
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Kevin O'Keeffe
157. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a day procedure appointment will issue to a person (details supplied). [18257/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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Emergency Works Scheme Applications
Kevin O'Keeffe
183. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for funding in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Cork. [17468/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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Special Educational Needs
Kevin O'Keeffe
213. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a child (details supplied) will be placed in school from September 2018; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that home tuition will not help the child progress; and if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that the child has been on a placement waiting list for three years. [17603/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Kevin O'Keeffe
387. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if an item of equipment will be provided to a child (details supplied) in County Cork. [17651/18]
Thu, 19 Apr 2018
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Psychological Services
Kevin O'Keeffe
31. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health the reason Cork city and county accounts for 40% of overdue HSE assessments of need under the Disability Act 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17083/18]
Thu, 19 Apr 2018
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Rail Services
Kevin O'Keeffe
308. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will liaise with the National Transport Authority to put a commuter daily rate ticket scheme in place for persons who avail of the rail network to get to work on a daily basis (details supplied). [17205/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Tax Code
Kevin O'Keeffe
251. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance when he plans to introduce the sugar tax as agreed in budget 2018; his views on the fact that this delay is now causing administrative and logistical problems for many companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15829/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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School Accommodation Provision
Kevin O'Keeffe
358. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding two projects at a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork. [15392/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Kevin O'Keeffe
359. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a scheme in place which a PLC student can access to assist in meeting accommodation costs while studying. [15419/18]