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Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Public Sector Pensions
Josepha Madigan
158. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the CIÉ pensions 1951 scheme, concerning a potential increase of 2.6%; if he will advise on a specific matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17431/24]
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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Legislative Measures
Josepha Madigan
142. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the status of the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11182/24]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Departmental Bodies
Josepha Madigan
554. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the appointment of a new chairperson for the National Screening Advisory Committee, given the former chair (details supplied) stood down in May 2023; what impact the lack of a chair is having on the NSAC’s work programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50982/23]
Tue, 18 Apr 2023
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Court Accommodation
Josepha Madigan
1068. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the status of the Hammond Lane Family Courts Complex site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16434/23]
Thu, 23 Feb 2023
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Primary Care Centres
Josepha Madigan
251. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if his Department has any plans to provide for a new HSE primary care centre in Stillorgan, County Dublin, or the surrounding areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9281/23]
Wed, 18 Jan 2023
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Departmental Policies
Josepha Madigan
834. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the recommendation from the review group on child maintenance to establish a child maintenance agency was ultimately rejected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63195/22]
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
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Departmental Strategies
Josepha Madigan
237. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Heritage when the National Landscape Strategy 2015-2025 (action No. 3) guidelines are to be published for local landscape character assessments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60632/22]
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
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Health Services Staff
Josepha Madigan
606. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health his Department’s position on the establishment of a community neuro-rehabilitation team in CHO6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60478/22]
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
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Healthcare Policy
Josepha Madigan
696. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if his Department is considering adding rare diseases, including spinal muscular atrophy. to the heel prick test for babies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60937/22]
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Josepha Madigan
506. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health when his Department will issue further guidance to those who are not directly employed by the HSE with regards to the Covid recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56174/22]
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Josepha Madigan
507. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health when those who are not directly employed by the HSE but who are eligible for the Covid recognition payment can expect to receive their payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56175/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Pharmacy Services
Josepha Madigan
971. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if his Department is considering measures to expand access to contraception for women from local community pharmacies without the requirement for a doctor’s prescription, and after having a professional consultation with a pharmacist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54428/22]
Tue, 11 Oct 2022
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Cost of Living Issues
Josepha Madigan
176. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of proposals to provide an annual support towards the cost of bin charges for homes in which a family member uses incontinence pads, which results in additional costs for the family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49509/22]
Tue, 11 Oct 2022
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Cycling Policy
Josepha Madigan
260. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department is considering the expansion of the cycle-to-work scheme to the self-employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49507/22]
Tue, 11 Oct 2022
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Departmental Reviews
Josepha Madigan
760. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if his Department will establish an independent review to examine issues of recruitment and retention of radiation therapists in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50265/22]
Wed, 28 Sep 2022
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Josepha Madigan
246. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of making continuous glucose monitors available on the long-term illness scheme for all those living with type 1 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47432/22]
Tue, 27 Sep 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Josepha Madigan
400. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Justice the number of incidents of suspected drink spiking reported to An Garda Síochána in 2021 and to date in 2022 nationally; if any charges were made in relation to the reported incidents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46946/22]
Tue, 27 Sep 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Josepha Madigan
401. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Justice the number of incidents of suspected needle spiking reported to An Garda Síochána in 2021 and to date in 2022 nationally; if any charges were made in relation to the reported incidents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46947/22]
Wed, 21 Sep 2022
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Bus Services
Josepha Madigan
24. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Transport if he will liaise with the National Transport Authority and an organisation (details supplied) to ensure that the recent decision to reduce the timetable of the 175 bus on weekday mornings is reversed, and the normal timetable is restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46113/22]
Wed, 14 Sep 2022
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Renewable Energy Generation
Josepha Madigan
111. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department is considering the installation of solar panels in schools as a form of energy for schools for heating and water and as a potential cost-saving initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44935/22]
Wed, 14 Sep 2022
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Medical Cards
Josepha Madigan
564. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the estimated amount it would cost to provide medical cards to all those 80 years of age and above; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44726/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Bus Services
Josepha Madigan
185. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Transport if he will liaise with the National Transport Authority to secure an extension of the 175 bus route in order for it to stop at St. Vincent’s Hospital and provide residents living along the route, including in Dundrum and the surrounding areas with a vital public transport link to their local hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42437/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Disability Services
Josepha Madigan
1753. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if his Department is considering providing core funding for a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42931/22]
Tue, 12 Jul 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Josepha Madigan
1071. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if those employed in the National Virus Reference Laboratory in UCD are eligible for the Covid recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38025/22]
Tue, 28 Jun 2022
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Bus Services
Josepha Madigan
170. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Transport if he will enter into discussions with bus service providers (details supplied) to seek the re-establishment of the Dundrum to Dublin Airport bus service to provide residents of Dundrum and surrounding areas with a cheaper more environmentally friendly alternative of commuting to the airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33629/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Health Services
Josepha Madigan
788. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if spinal muscular atrophy will be added to the new-born heel prick test. [32375/22]
Tue, 31 May 2022
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Medicinal Products
Josepha Madigan
770. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the plans that his Department has in relation to the provision of ivacaftor/kalydeco to children under 12 years of age in view of the European Medicine Agency’s approval of the drug to treat those aged six years and above; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28048/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Josepha Madigan
1840. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if he will remove the current age restriction for the Freestyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21215/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Josepha Madigan
1841. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the status of the Health Technology Advisory Group assessment of the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21216/22]
Tue, 28 Nov 2017
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Maternity Benefit Administration
Josepha Madigan
648. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to extend the recently implemented maternity benefit scheme for mothers of premature babies to include mothers of premature babies born before 1 October 2017. [50106/17]
Thu, 23 Nov 2017
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Garda Station Closures
Josepha Madigan
90. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the tender process to prepare Stepaside Garda station for reopening will commence; the reason this process has been delayed; if provision will be made to make the telecommunications mast more aesthetically pleasing. [49701/17]
Wed, 15 Nov 2017
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Legislative Programme
Josepha Madigan
134. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the Domestic Violence Bill 2017; and when he expects it to be enacted. [48374/17]
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Home Renovation Incentive Scheme Eligibility
Josepha Madigan
125. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Finance if stair lifts in domestic dwellings are eligible for inclusion in the home renovation incentive; and if not, his plans to include stair lifts in the near future. [47997/17]
Thu, 26 Oct 2017
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Proposed Legislation
Josepha Madigan
187. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the stage of the Regulation of Assisted Human Reproduction Bill 1999; the work ongoing towards its enactment; and when it will come before Dáil Éireann. [45529/17]
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Education Grants
Josepha Madigan
108. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to restore the subsidy granted to all B. Ed. and professional masters of education students, who are required by the teaching council to undergo two mandatory two-week Gaeltacht courses. [42669/17]
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Josepha Madigan
302. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health his plans to expand the licence for pembrolizumab to cover rare cancers (details supplied). [42530/17]
Wed, 12 Jul 2017
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Courts Service Administration
Josepha Madigan
90. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he is taking to shorten delays in family courts (details supplied); and if he will provide statistics regarding the delays being experienced in each of the courts and the next available hearing dates for same. [32689/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
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Property Tax Assessments
Josepha Madigan
134. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the freeze of local property tax valuations past 2019; his plans to implement further recommendations of the Thornhill report; and the way he plans to mitigate the effects of rapidly rising house prices in places such as Dublin Rathdown. [32363/17]
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
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Courts Service Administration
Josepha Madigan
265. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason there are significant delays being experienced in the family district courts at the moment; and the next available court dates in the various courts. [30790/17]
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
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Assisted Human Reproduction
Josepha Madigan
465. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the financial support available for those seeking to undergo IVF treatment; and his plans to expand existing support [31440/17]
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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Garda Stations
Josepha Madigan
268. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the necessary Garda resources will be allocated to Stepaside Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29565/17]
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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Health Insurance
Josepha Madigan
411. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health his plans to review the requirement for health insurance companies to maintain records for only seven years, in view of health insurance premiums for those first applying for health insurance in later life; and the options available for those persons whose insurance has lapsed for more than seven years and who no longer have relevant records available. [30068/17]
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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Planning Issues
Josepha Madigan
590. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if there are arrangements to zone residential areas exclusively for older persons who may need special arrangements to cater for their changing lives as they advance in years. [29494/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Third Level Admissions Data
Josepha Madigan
539. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure access to institutions of education for students in view of media reports that University College Dublin will be reducing the number of places available for Irish students in reaction to funding issues. [27927/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Garda Stations
Josepha Madigan
909. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to the announcement that Stepaside Garda station will be reopened on a trial basis, the date on which it is expected to be operational. [28915/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Health Care Professionals
Josepha Madigan
1474. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the regulations in place regarding the provision of professional care for the elderly; and the way it is vetted. [28711/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Public Service Obligation Levy
Josepha Madigan
1777. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the rationale behind pricing the public service obligation levy for energy at 40%; his plans to reduce this levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27796/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Public Transport Provision
Josepha Madigan
1820. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to connect Dundrum to St Vincent's University Hospital via public transport [26776/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Planning Issues
Josepha Madigan
2175. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government further to the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union in a case (details supplied) which found insufficient support for measures giving residents of an area preference in acquiring housing in that area, his views on the impact that this will have on similar restrictions imposed by county councils here. [27147/17]
Thu, 11 May 2017
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Adoption Records Provision
Josepha Madigan
10. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if choice will exist for those seeking to avail of adoption information and tracing services; if Tusla will be the sole provider; and the extra resources which will be allocated to Tusla to deal with likely increased demand for its services (details supplied). [22172/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Waste Disposal
Josepha Madigan
413. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government to outline the plans the Government and local councils have in place to ensure that all car wash sites are licensed to discharge waste and are compliant with all planning regulations in view of the increasing number of unauthorised pop-up car washes. [19955/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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National Maternity Hospital
Josepha Madigan
989. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the availability of IVF, sterilisation and abortion procedures allowed by law in the new National Maternity Hospital; and if this will be affected by the ownership structure of the hospital. [19992/17]
Thu, 13 Apr 2017
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Fuel Rebate Scheme
Josepha Madigan
69. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Finance the subsidies available for those using diesel; and his plans to alter these schemes in view of moves in other jurisdictions to move away from diesel. [18856/17]
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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Water Quality
Josepha Madigan
313. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the regulations in place with regard to car washes and disposal of related toxins. [18115/17]
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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Business Regulation
Josepha Madigan
786. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the regulations in place regarding car washing businesses; and her plans for further regulation and licensing of the industry. [18114/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Emergency Works Scheme Applications
Josepha Madigan
273. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a recent application by a school (details supplied) for funding for security measures following a recent fire on its premises. [16568/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Sports Capital Programme
Josepha Madigan
644. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of funding for a centre (details supplied) from the capital programme. [16334/17]
Wed, 29 Mar 2017
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Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff Scheme
Josepha Madigan
182. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a feed-in tariff for electricity generated via solar photo voltaic systems will be introduced. [15635/17]
Tue, 28 Mar 2017
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Zero-hour Contracts
Josepha Madigan
585. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of zero-hour contracts in legislation; her plans for reform in this policy area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15091/17]
Thu, 23 Mar 2017
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Central Bank of Ireland Investigations
Josepha Madigan
59. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Finance if he will address matters (details supplied) regarding the Central Bank tracker mortgage redress scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14591/17]
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
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Bail Law
Josepha Madigan
114. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if electronic tagging of prisoners on bail has been implemented; if there are plans to expand its usage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11509/17]
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
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Probate Applications
Josepha Madigan
124. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to delays in the processing of probate claims; and her plans to alleviate these delays. [11850/17]
Thu, 2 Mar 2017
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Help-To-Buy Scheme Eligibility
Josepha Madigan
47. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Finance if there are plans for separated persons who have agreed to relinquish their ownership of a family home on foot of a court order to be treated as a first-time buyer for the help-to-buy initiative announced in the last budget (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10824/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Long-Term Illness Scheme
Josepha Madigan
388. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the criteria that determine the medicines available under the long-term illness scheme; if panhypopituitarism medication is covered; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8077/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Mortgage Interest Rates
Josepha Madigan
136. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce legislation forcing the banks to lower mortgage interest rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6774/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Departmental Properties
Josepha Madigan
520. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health his plans for the Central Mental Hospital site in Dundrum; if a notice to sell has been served by the trustees to his Department or the HSE; if the site has been valued; when it is due for sale; the names of the persons who are the trustees; if the proceeds of the sale will be ring-fenced for mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7290/17]
Thu, 9 Feb 2017
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Education Schemes
Josepha Madigan
162. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs her plans to develop musical education and make instruments available to young persons and the general population through facilitating schools, youth groups and libraries in enhancing their music resources and the provision of access to musical training and instruments for the benefit of local communities. [6442/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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One-Parent Family Payment Eligibility
Josepha Madigan
173. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to reinstate the lone parent allowance for both parents who live alone and are separated. [6130/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Medical Card Eligibility
Josepha Madigan
195. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health his plans to restore the medical cards to persons over 70 years of age in households earning over €900 per week after the lowering of this band in recent budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6258/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Education and Training Provision
Josepha Madigan
213. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of tourism and hospitality skills training positions that were allocated to the Dublin Rathdown constituency in 2015 and 2016; the amount of funding which was allocated in this regard; and the agency or Government body which has oversight and responsibility for hospitality and tourism skills development policy here. [4301/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Building Regulations Compliance
Josepha Madigan
284. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the recourse available to apartment owners being footed with a bill for issues that they had no involvement in (details supplied). [3804/17]
Wed, 25 Jan 2017
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Legislative Process
Josepha Madigan
279. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when the Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016 will be enacted; when the sections dealing with accounting for micro companies will be enacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3391/17]
Thu, 19 Jan 2017
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Legislative Programme
Josepha Madigan
58. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the expected timeframe for the enactment of the domestic violence Bill 2016. [2267/17]
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
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Child Protection Services Provision
Josepha Madigan
246. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 50 of 8 November 2016, if the evaluation report has been reviewed, as suggested by her; if so, the findings; and if not, when the report will be reviewed. [2025/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Garda Stations
Josepha Madigan
129. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she has received the Garda Commissioner's report on the reopening of Garda stations; if so, when the stations will be reopened; when a decision will issue on Stepaside Garda station; and, if the report has yet to be completed, when it is expected. [41459/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Road Traffic Offences
Josepha Madigan
134. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures in place to specifically combat speeding on Irish roads; and if there are plans to install more speed cameras. [41508/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Rental Accommodation Standards
Josepha Madigan
519. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the current regulations governing overcrowding in residential accommodation; the repercussions which apply for landlords that breach these regulations; if he will provide statistics relating to the enforcement of the regulations; if there are plans for further regulation of this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1561/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Services for People with Disabilities
Josepha Madigan
1336. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the plans under way to assist those with hearing difficulties; the regulations that currently govern catering for those with hearing difficulties by broadcasters; and if there are plans to develop legislation further in this area. [1838/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Josepha Madigan
1521. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to facilitate the broadcasting of the full range of radio channels within Dublin Port Tunnel and end the current situation whereby only a limited number of channels are able to broadcast to vehicles within the tunnel. [41588/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Road Traffic Offences
Josepha Madigan
1523. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the current punishments for speeding will be increased. [41508/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Animal Welfare
Josepha Madigan
547. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the current regulations to safeguard animal welfare with regard to live animal circuses; and his plans to ban animal circuses. [39625/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Public Sector Staff Retirements
Josepha Madigan
87. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans regarding raising and or abolishing the mandatory retirement age; and if there are plans under way to progress the Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014. [38536/16]
Wed, 30 Nov 2016
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Health and Safety Regulations
Josepha Madigan
203. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if there are regulations in place regarding safety standards for candles, either in terms of fire safety and toxins; and if there are future plans for further regulation. [37826/16]
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Commencement of Legislation
Josepha Madigan
85. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 has not yet been commenced; and the timeline for commencement. [37596/16]
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Tax Credits
Josepha Madigan
144. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to the unfair treatment of a secondary carer, who is also a major financial contributor to a child, being unable to receive the single person child carer credit when the primary carer chooses to cohabit and is no longer able to relinquish the credit to the secondary carer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36928/16]
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Private Rented Accommodation
Josepha Madigan
292. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the current regulations applicable to property renters and the further regulations planned with regard to the negative implications upon housing supply of peer-to-peer accommodation rental companies (details supplied). [37454/16]
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Climate Change Adaptation Plans
Josepha Madigan
663. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the efforts currently under way to make Irish farming more environmentally sustainable in view of Ireland's difficulty in reaching the climate change targets of the Paris Agreement due to agricultural production of greenhouse gases. [37432/16]
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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School Admissions
Josepha Madigan
87. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department will publish standard guidelines on opt-outing of faith formation in order that all schools can use them as a template in order that they can be in accordance with the requirement under the Education (Admissions to School) Bill 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36484/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Commencement of Legislation
Josepha Madigan
381. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the reason there has been a delay in the commencement of Part 2 of the Children and Family Relationships Act, concerning donor-assisted human reproduction; if he will provide a timeline for commencement of this section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35952/16]
Thu, 17 Nov 2016
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Female Genital Mutilation
Josepha Madigan
100. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there have been any convictions for female genital mutilation since the enactment of criminal legislation through the Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Act 2012; if so, if she will provide relevant statistics; and if not, the reason there have been no or few convictions through this legislation. [35562/16]
Thu, 17 Nov 2016
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Training Support Grant
Josepha Madigan
175. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Social Protection the criteria to be considered to become a HGV driver instruction tuition provider for Intreo; and the process to apply for same. [35560/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Child Protection Services Provision
Josepha Madigan
50. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her Department plans to explore, with the Department of Justice and Equality and other Government agencies, reviewing the pilot access centres run by a charity and an organisation (details supplied) from 2011 to 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33336/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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School Closures
Josepha Madigan
236. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to accommodate students at a school (details supplied) which is set to close; when a new school is expected on the grounds of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32151/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Cancer Research
Josepha Madigan
449. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a mandate for cancer research into the national cancer control programme, which should be a key component of the national cancer strategy; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31863/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Driver Licences
Josepha Madigan
480. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the costs involved in the recurring renewal of driving licences required by those aged over 70 years; and if any support is available for those with difficulty paying this sum. [29808/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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HSE Properties
Josepha Madigan
481. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if the disused HSE clinic site behind Dundrum library is available for use by local community groups. [29810/16]
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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Rent Supplement Scheme
Josepha Madigan
156. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Social Protection the existing and planned rent relief supports available for working families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28849/16]
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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Speech and Language Therapy Provision
Josepha Madigan
184. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the funding available to help working families (details supplied) fund speech therapy for children with speech and language impairments. [28847/16]
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Josepha Madigan
185. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the reason there are significant delays in the filling of vacancies in the HSE public health nurse panel and his plans to fill these vacancies. [28848/16]
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
written
Schools Site Acquisitions
Josepha Madigan
25. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when his Department will make a decision on the permanent location of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28041/16]