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Wed, 8 May 2019
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Hospital Services
Mary Butler
726. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if the lack of ear, nose and throat services in the south east, specifically in University Hospital Waterford which has waiting lists of 24 to 36 months for initial appointments will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18832/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Communications Market Regulation
Mary Butler
1251. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of a national risk assessment of technologies and equipment used in the roll-out of 5G networks; the status of research carried out on 5G safety standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19274/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Fire Service Staff
Mary Butler
1511. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the reason fire-fighters who are healthy, fit and have a good understanding of their job must retire at 58 years of age while other professionals do not have to retire until they are 60 years of age or later; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19276/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Housing Adaptation Grant Funding
Mary Butler
1544. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his views on whether adequate funding is provided to local authorities for disability adaptations to council housing stock; if each local authority determines the amount it allocates; if a percentage is recommended by his Department of its overall budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18928/19]
Wed, 17 Apr 2019
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
Mary Butler
161. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the position of technician in the cardiovascular unit at University Hospital Waterford is vacant; his plans to appoint a person into the role; if the position has been advertised; the expected timeframe for it to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17898/19]
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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General Practitioner Services Provision
Mary Butler
334. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to appoint a replacement general practitioner at the health centre in Cappoquin, County Waterford, further to the retirement of the previous general practitioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17464/19]
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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Respite Care Services
Mary Butler
394. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the services available to patients when a new respite centre (details supplied) is completed; the services that will be provided; if these services include day respite, after school and overnight respite for students; if there will be weekend respite care provided; if transport options will be made available for those availing of the services; the expected official opening date of the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17713/19]
Tue, 9 Apr 2019
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Education and Training Boards Places
Mary Butler
243. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of secondary school places available in Waterford city and county for ETB schools; the number of secondary school pupils attending ETB secondary schools in Waterford city and county by school in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16763/19]
Tue, 9 Apr 2019
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Care of the Elderly
Mary Butler
346. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if there is support for older persons to assist them in the costs of purchasing a mobility scooter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16172/19]
Tue, 9 Apr 2019
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Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements
Mary Butler
520. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a person who works abroad as an aid worker can use an Ethiopian driver licence when they return here on annual leave to visit their family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16068/19]
Thu, 4 Apr 2019
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Home Help Service Data
Mary Butler
227. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours being provided in each local health area at the end of March 2019; and the number of hours being directly provided by the HSE and by contracted private health care companies, respectively. [15949/19]
Wed, 3 Apr 2019
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Capitation Grants
Mary Butler
117. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the capitation grant to be restored to €200 per pupil for primary schools; his further plans to increase the figure of €170 per pupil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15521/19]
Wed, 3 Apr 2019
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Schools Data
Mary Butler
122. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of secondary school places available in Waterford city and county, by school, in tabular form; the number of secondary school pupils attending secondary schools in Waterford city and county, by school, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15572/19]
Wed, 3 Apr 2019
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Schools Establishment
Mary Butler
123. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a school development plan for Waterford city and county to adapt to the growing needs for school places in line with population trends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15573/19]
Wed, 3 Apr 2019
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State Pensions
Mary Butler
220. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of pensioners to date that have been contacted in relation to pension changes applied in 2012; the number that have received arrears; the number of that have seen their pensions increased; the number of that have seen no increase in their payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15574/19]
Tue, 2 Apr 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Mary Butler
441. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will announce successful applicants under the sports capital fund allocation for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14957/19]
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Mary Butler
178. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment with a consultant at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14294/19]
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans
Mary Butler
196. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the extensive outpatient orthopaedic waiting list at University Hospital Waterford, where 1,655 people are waiting in excess of 18 months (details supplied). [14404/19]
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans
Mary Butler
197. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the extensive outpatient ophthalmology waiting list especially for the elderly at University Hospital Waterford of which 594 are waiting in excess of 18 months (details supplied). [14405/19]
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans
Mary Butler
198. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the outpatient urology waiting list at University Hospital Waterford, where 981 people are waiting in excess of 18 months (details supplied). [14406/19]