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Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility
Noel Grealish
1704. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the net income limits can be changed in the social housing assessment regulations to take into account the housing shortages across the country and the fact that many persons are now commuting longer distances for work (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54344/17]
Thu, 7 Dec 2017
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Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme
Noel Grealish
237. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the person who requested legal advice (details supplied); the basis of the request; the reason there was a different approach taken to Galway; if he will provide the legal opinion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52403/17]
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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Closed-Circuit Television Systems Provision
Noel Grealish
237. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 264 of 21 November 2017, the steps being taken to have CCTV cameras erected on motorways in an effort to counter the activities of roaming criminal gangs preying on vulnerable persons and businesses in rural areas aside from the community based CCTV grant aid scheme which would not be relevant in these instances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51550/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Probate Applications
Noel Grealish
192. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the ongoing backlog in the Probate Office is a factor in the number of vacant homes; the data in regard to the number of homes affected by the backlog; when the backlog will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50814/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Assisted Human Reproduction
Noel Grealish
290. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the policy regarding surrogacy and the rights and entitlements of new parents via surrogacy to avail of social welfare and health services support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50813/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Medical Card Drugs Availability
Noel Grealish
341. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the reason the prescription patch Versatis, which was previously available under the medical card scheme for all persons prescribed this patch, is now only available under the medical card scheme for those being treated for shingles despite positive and essential results for other persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51167/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Maternity Leave
Noel Grealish
495. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the policy regarding maternity leave and adoptive leave for women who become mothers through surrogacy in cases in which the mother has their name listed on the birth certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50812/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Vacant Properties Data
Noel Grealish
537. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the number of vacant homes is related to the ongoing backlog in the Probate Office; the data in regard to the number of homes affected in this way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50815/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Tenant Purchase Scheme Review
Noel Grealish
543. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the reason the income of an elderly person is taken into consideration when the discount under the tenant purchase scheme is being calculated in view of the fact that this person cannot purchase the house in their own right; the timeframe for when the report on the review of the tenant purchase scheme will be released; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51168/17]
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Noel Grealish
165. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting cataract surgery at University Hospital Galway; the length of time they have been waiting; the average waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49568/17]
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Noel Grealish
166. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting cataract surgery at Sligo University Hospital; the length of time they have been waiting; the average waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49569/17]
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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Health Services Provision
Noel Grealish
167. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the status of the community optometry project in County Sligo; if the project is operational; if it will be rolled out to other areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49570/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Superannuation Schemes
Noel Grealish
170. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of both civil and public servants who retired and-or received their relevant Civil Service or public sector pension in 2015 and 2016; the number in both categories who were granted added years; the average salary for both categories on retirement; the estimated annual and long-term cost of these added years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48711/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Closed-Circuit Television Systems Provision
Noel Grealish
264. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps being taken to have CCTV cameras erected on motorways in an effort to counter the activities of roaming criminal gangs preying on vulnerable persons and businesses in rural areas, in addition to the community-based CCTV grant aid scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48786/17]
Thu, 16 Nov 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Noel Grealish
158. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for ophthalmology services in County Galway (details supplied); the length of time they have been on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48536/17]
Thu, 16 Nov 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans
Noel Grealish
159. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to reduce the waiting lists for ophthalmology services in County Galway; the expected timeframe for the service to return to normal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48537/17]
Wed, 15 Nov 2017
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Ferry Services
Noel Grealish
141. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason the awarding of the ferry contract to service the Aran Islands from Rossaveal is delayed; the number of operators that responded to the tender by the closing date on 12 October 2017; when she expects to award the contract; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48431/17]
Wed, 15 Nov 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Noel Grealish
176. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the waiting list for child scoliosis surgery at Temple Street Children's Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48432/17]
Wed, 15 Nov 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Noel Grealish
177. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the waiting list for child scoliosis surgery at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48433/17]
Wed, 15 Nov 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Noel Grealish
178. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the waiting list for child scoliosis surgery at the national children's hospital, Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48434/17]