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Tue, 9 Apr 2019
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Customs and Excise Staff
Lisa Chambers
153. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the number of the new 600 customs officers in operation on 29 March 2019; the number that are in place as of 2 April 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16211/19]
Tue, 2 Apr 2019
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
101. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of the discussions and-or meetings with the EU Commission and-or EU officials in relation to EU requirements of Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit regarding protection of the Single Market and potential customs checks on the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15305/19]
Tue, 2 Apr 2019
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
102. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which he plans to meet Ireland’s obligations regarding the Single Market and the potential requirement for customs checks in the event of a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15306/19]
Tue, 2 Apr 2019
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Agricultural Colleges Data
Lisa Chambers
367. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 548 of 14 December 2017, the number of new entrants that commenced the green cert in 2017; the number of applications that were refused in 2017; the details of same in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14774/19]
Tue, 2 Apr 2019
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Brexit Supports
Lisa Chambers
377. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current and proposed Brexit support schemes for famers; and the current take-up in tabular form. [15007/19]
Tue, 2 Apr 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
378. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has conducted a regional analysis of the impact of a hard Brexit; and if so, the details of same. [15008/19]
Tue, 2 Apr 2019
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National Broadband Plan
Lisa Chambers
414. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15278/19]
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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Family Resource Centres
Lisa Chambers
263. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when a decision will be made regarding the additional funding for a centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14506/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Air Corps
Lisa Chambers
134. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the time it takes, that is, days, weeks and months, from the date a member of the Defence Forces submits a request for discharge from the Air Corps to the date discharge is granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13861/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
138. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the meetings he had with Mr. Michel Barnier on the weekend of 9 and 10 March 2019; the issues that were discussed on the withdrawal treaty and Brexit in general; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12837/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Brexit Documents
Lisa Chambers
139. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if all papers from the discussions between EU officials and the UK on the most recent attempts to get a resolution to the withdrawal treaty by the British Attorney General, Mr. Geoffrey Cox, will be released; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12838/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
140. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he met or spoke with the DUP on the weekend of 9 and 10 March 2019; if Mr. Michael Barnier met or spoke with the DUP when he was in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12844/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Medical Conditions
Lisa Chambers
879. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health his plans to classify fibromyalgia as a form of disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13832/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists
Lisa Chambers
41. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to reduce the waiting times for occupational therapy in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12206/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Emergency Departments Services
Lisa Chambers
78. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the progress made in the provision of a modular unit for the emergency department in Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12205/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
117. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the status of new vehicles that car dealers have in stock which were imported through the UK in cases in which the dealership has already pre-registered the vehicles and received VRT quotations; and if they will be tariff free on 29 March 2019 in the event of a no-deal Brexit. [12447/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
118. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the situation for new vehicles imported from 1 April 2019 if the vehicles are manufactured and invoiced in Italy but delivered through the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit with regard to charges and tariffs. [12449/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Brexit Staff
Lisa Chambers
127. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the number of the new 600 customs officers that will be fully trained and in place on 30 March 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12703/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
128. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the status of the latest information available on the impact that a no-deal Brexit would have on the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12707/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
170. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if additional financial resources have been made available to An Garda Síochána to assist it in the event of a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12704/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Brexit Supports
Lisa Chambers
178. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the uptake of all Brexit-related supports that fall under the remit of her Department, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12702/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
285. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of additional veterinary officers announced as a result of Brexit; the number who will be in place on 30 March 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12705/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
311. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has met with the insurance industry to discuss the issue of the green card; the steps he has taken to ensure persons have access to a green card in a timely manner should they require it as a result of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12706/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Home Loan Scheme
Lisa Chambers
726. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the local authorities that have reached their spending limit under the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme; and when further funds will be allocated. [12348/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Home Loan Scheme
Lisa Chambers
727. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of loan applications to the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme in County Mayo; and the number approved. [12349/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Home Loan Scheme
Lisa Chambers
728. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount the local authority in County Mayo has been allocated under the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme; and the amount spent or drawn down. [12350/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Home Loan Scheme
Lisa Chambers
729. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the average wait time for approval for an applicant to the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme from the time the application is submitted to the local authority. [12351/19]
Wed, 6 Mar 2019
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Brexit Supports
Lisa Chambers
80. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has formally raised the issue at EU level of a financial aid package for Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit. [11155/19]
Wed, 6 Mar 2019
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Brexit Supports
Lisa Chambers
238. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific supports that will be made available to beef farmers in the immediate aftermath of a no-deal Brexit, if such a scenario should arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11158/19]
Wed, 6 Mar 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
273. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans in the event of a no-deal Brexit, particularly in the context of the implications for the landbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11156/19]
Wed, 6 Mar 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
274. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which he plans to ensure there is no disruption to supply chains both east-west and North-South in the event of a hard or no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11181/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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Ambulance Service
Lisa Chambers
273. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the 2018 survey carried out by a company (details supplied) on the National Ambulance Service has not been issued to all staff; and if the results of the survey will be issued to staff. [10330/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Lisa Chambers
156. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the stage the application for the reimbursement of Spinraza is at with the rare disease technical review committee, the HSE drugs group or the HSE leadership team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10111/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Lisa Chambers
157. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the detail of the recommendation the rare disease technical review committee gave on Spinraza, that is, to reimburse the drug; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10112/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Lisa Chambers
158. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the detail of the recommendation the HSE drugs group gave on Spinraza to reimburse the drug; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10113/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Lisa Chambers
159. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the detail of the recommendation the HSE leadership team gave on Spinraza to reimburse the drug; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10114/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
3. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of Brexit developments at national and EU level, including preparations for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9757/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Lisa Chambers
146. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in the decision to reimburse the drug Spinraza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9977/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Lisa Chambers
147. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health when persons suffering with SMA can expect to receive a decision as to the reimbursement of the drug Spinraza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9978/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Lisa Chambers
148. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health if the HSE is looking for a biosimilar drug to treat SMA instead of reimbursing Spinraza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9979/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Ministerial Meetings
Lisa Chambers
91. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent meeting with Mr. Michel Barnier in Brussels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9103/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Customs and Excise Staff
Lisa Chambers
118. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the number of operational customs officials; the number that will be operational on 29 March 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9100/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Brexit Supports
Lisa Chambers
269. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the uptake of all Brexit supports under the remit of her Department; the number who have applied for support to date; the number sanctioned for support; the expenditure on same to date in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9099/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Hospital Facilities
Lisa Chambers
376. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health when Mayo University Hospital will receive the modular unit for the overcrowded emergency department; if it is in the capital plan for 2019 or 2020; and the estimated cost of same. [9495/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Brexit Staff
Lisa Chambers
451. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of operational veterinary inspectors; the number who will be operational on 29 March 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9101/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Brexit Staff
Lisa Chambers
452. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of operational phytosanitary inspectors; the number who will be operational on 29 March 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9102/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Brexit Supports
Lisa Chambers
453. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the €25 million Brexit loan scheme announced in budget 2018 will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9104/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Rare Diseases Strategy
Lisa Chambers
451. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health if a grant for treatment that has been approved by the rare disease technical review committee can be denied. [8449/19]
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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Health Services Provision
Lisa Chambers
181. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive is allowed to deny the granting of a treatment that has been approved by a committee (details supplied). [7573/19]
Wed, 13 Feb 2019
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Airport Passenger Data
Lisa Chambers
106. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the legislative and operational measures undertaken to establish an advance passenger information system. [7318/19]