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Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Traffic Management
Paul McAuliffe
230. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the decision to open the gates of the Phoenix Park to through traffic is a permanent one; and if the decision is under review. [17273/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Paul McAuliffe
471. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined. [16896/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Nursing Home Accommodation
Paul McAuliffe
608. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health his plans for a nursing home (details supplied). [16490/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Paul McAuliffe
672. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the status of patients affected by pelvic mesh medical deficiencies in view of the UK Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety review published in July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16905/20]
Thu, 16 Jul 2020
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Mortgage Lending
Paul McAuliffe
4. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some financial institutions are declining mortgage applications in cases in which applicants are on the temporary wage subsidy scheme, TWSS; if there are measures he can take in relation to the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16281/20]
Thu, 16 Jul 2020
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Community Employment Schemes
Paul McAuliffe
114. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding community employment supervisors and their outstanding claim for a pension scheme. [16329/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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School Transport
Paul McAuliffe
88. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the cancellation of the school bus service between Finglas, Dublin 11, and a school (details supplied) will be reconsidered. [16243/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Banking Sector Staff
Paul McAuliffe
92. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Finance the steps he will take in respect of the situation of persons (details supplied). [16242/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Addiction Treatment Services
Paul McAuliffe
149. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the corporate and clinical governance arrangements of the new rehabilitation unit in the Phoenix Park. [16210/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Addiction Treatment Services
Paul McAuliffe
150. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the costs associated with the new rehabilitation unit in the Phoenix Park. [16211/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Addiction Treatment Services
Paul McAuliffe
151. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health if external bodies were involved in funding the new rehabilitation unit in the Phoenix Park. [16212/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Respite Care Services
Paul McAuliffe
152. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health his views on planned changes to outpatient respite care in a nursing home (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16213/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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National Children's Hospital
Paul McAuliffe
153. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the status the new national children’s hospital; and the changes of contractors on site. [16214/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Paul McAuliffe
40. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount of funding provided to businesses under the business restart grant; the number of companies that have received funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15804/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Crime Prevention
Paul McAuliffe
105. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has considered measures to reduce thefts of catalytic converters such as requiring proof of vehicle ownership before catalytic converters can be sold on the market. [14832/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Light Rail Projects
Paul McAuliffe
224. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated full-year cost of purchasing 15 additional 55 m long Luas trams. [15366/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Light Rail Projects
Paul McAuliffe
225. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Luas extension to Finglas, Dublin 11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15367/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Sports Funding
Paul McAuliffe
226. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which an association (details supplied) will distribute additional funding provided to grassroots football clubs. [15368/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Driver Test
Paul McAuliffe
257. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to deal with the backlog of driver test appointments at the Finglas test centre. [15829/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Tax Credits
Paul McAuliffe
305. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Finance if he is considering the introduction of a tax credit to allow persons to buy digital technologies to assist them to work remotely. [15369/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Garda Stations
Paul McAuliffe
334. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amounts spent by the OPW on the refurbishment of Santry Garda station in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [15364/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Paul McAuliffe
584. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the three dyslexic schools in Dublin will not be closing. [15135/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Paul McAuliffe
696. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the small business grant will be open for applications. [15823/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Paul McAuliffe
788. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when backdated payments will be made to those in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment who missed some payments at the beginning of the scheme due to mistakes in their applications. [16017/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Disability Services Data
Paul McAuliffe
1144. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for access to the early intervention teams covering Dublin 9 and 11; and if plans will be put in place to increase the capacity of the teams to meet the growing demand for the service. [15365/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Dental Services
Paul McAuliffe
1180. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the possibility of restoring free dental benefits, namely, a free clean and polish, for the over-70s. [15475/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Paul McAuliffe
1198. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health if overdue surgery will be expedited for a child (details supplied). [15522/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Paul McAuliffe
1241. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health if a hospital-style bed will be secured for a person (details supplied). [15617/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Medical Cards
Paul McAuliffe
1260. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health if a medical card application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed. [15730/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Paul McAuliffe
437. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for additional school places in Dublin 9 to meet increased demand. [14237/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Enterprise Support Services
Paul McAuliffe
523. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if taxi drivers are eligible for the enterprise support grant for small businesses. [14367/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Paul McAuliffe
576. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if ECCE, early childhood care and education, funding will be reinstated in July and August 2020 to allow childcare providers to make up for lost time. [13791/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Vaccination Programme
Paul McAuliffe
742. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health if the possibility of allowing pharmacists to administer the 'flu vaccine in the homes of persons will be examined. [14113/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Tax Credits
Paul McAuliffe
121. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the possibility of allowing a tax credit or tax allowance for teachers to buy digital technology to assist in remote learning will be examined. [12775/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Paul McAuliffe
134. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if second-level students with Down's syndrome can avail of the July provision. [12855/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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State Examinations
Paul McAuliffe
189. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of external leaving certificate candidates that were unable to register for predicted grades through the P-POD system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13218/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Alcohol Sales
Paul McAuliffe
288. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to review legislation relating to alcohol delivery services specifically in relation to the regulation of a number of practices including point of sale, age verification and legal hours of both sale and delivery. [12933/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Paul McAuliffe
341. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount that has been distributed from the restart grant by local authority in tabular form. [12858/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Health Services
Paul McAuliffe
406. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the rat infestation in north-western areas of Dublin; and the role of the HSE in this regard. [12860/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Driver Test
Paul McAuliffe
675. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when driver tests will resume. [12857/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Paul McAuliffe
676. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered using private bus providers to combat the issue of limited capacity on public transport; and if this suggestion will be examined. [12859/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Paul McAuliffe
696. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when guidance will be available for driving instructors on a safe return to work; when driver tests will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13107/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Childcare Services
Paul McAuliffe
774. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if childcare providers using the ECCE or the NCS schemes can avail of a separate stream of funding to cover the cost of renting a premises; and if not, if such costs should be met from their own revenue. [13381/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Heritage Sites
Paul McAuliffe
876. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his views on the purchase of a location (details supplied) in conjunction with Dublin City Council or an AHB for housing use and to secure the property ownership in view of its historical significance to the State. [12776/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Social and Affordable Housing
Paul McAuliffe
878. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the sites in north-western areas of Dublin that have availed of the serviced sites fund. [12856/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Paul McAuliffe
889. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his Department will make up the shortfall in funding to local authorities from commercial rates lost due to Covid-19. [13334/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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School Accommodation
Paul McAuliffe
196. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the decision not to award temporary accommodation to a school (details supplied) will be reviewed. [12125/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Paul McAuliffe
197. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if children with Williams syndrome are eligible for the July provision in 2020. [12126/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Paul McAuliffe
400. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health if guidance can be provided to cinemas as to when they can officially reopen. [12464/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Drugs Payment Scheme
Paul McAuliffe
445. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed. [12009/20]