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Thu, 2 May 2024
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Home Care Packages
Bernard Durkan
306. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which homecare packages are readily available in the CHO7 region to candidates who urgently require them; the efforts currently in hand to ensure all allocated homecare package hours are being actioned and administered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20141/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Nursing Homes
Bernard Durkan
307. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of fair deal applications applied for in each of the past five years to date; the numbers granted, refused or pending; the number appealed and overturned on appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20142/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Medicinal Products
Bernard Durkan
308. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the total number of rare and orphan drugs currently being evaluated for use in Ireland; the length of time that is normally required for this process; the drugs that have taken an inordinate amount of time to evaluate and approve for use here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20143/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Health Services Staff
Bernard Durkan
309. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to ensure the availability of an adequate number of health professionals within the health services, including, but not limited to, consultants, GPs and nurses to meet the demand in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20144/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Health Services
Bernard Durkan
310. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that the health services can be co-ordinated in such a way as to ensure a modern response to patients' needs in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20145/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Mental Health Services
Bernard Durkan
311. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to increase adult mental health services in CHO7; if the precise measures deemed to be necessary are being taken forthwith; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20146/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Medical Cards
Bernard Durkan
312. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards reviews undertaken in each year in the past five years to date; the number of medical cards rescinded post-review in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20147/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Emergency Departments
Bernard Durkan
313. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he intends to set up an emergency management team to deal with overcrowding and hospital emergency departments, with particular reference to ensuring that the highest possible standards prevail when dealing with the inflow of patients by facilitating their access to emergency treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20148/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Bernard Durkan
314. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in dealing with the waiting lists of children seeking procedures for scoliosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20149/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Health Services Staff
Bernard Durkan
315. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he can take steps to counter the difficulties of obtaining and retaining professional staff throughout the health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20150/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Bernard Durkan
316. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason that plans to meet the requirements of scoliosis patients cannot be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20151/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Medicinal Products
Bernard Durkan
317. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which access to various medicines remains equally available to those in this jurisdiction as compared with the rest of the single market in Europe and at a similar price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20152/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Bernard Durkan
1. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach to report on the former Taoiseach's recent visit to Boston. [12985/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Bernard Durkan
21. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will meet next. [19206/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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School Transport
Bernard Durkan
138. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the steps being taken by her Department to better manage data on busy school transport routes to ensure that all places allocated are being utilised and being reassigned in the event that they are not to ensure that all school transport offered is being utilised to its highest capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19563/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Bernard Durkan
1. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach to report on his recent visit to Paris. [10816/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Bernard Durkan
7. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach to report on his recent conversation with President Zelenskyy. [16766/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Child and Family Agency
Bernard Durkan
131. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which Tusla can intervene in all situations where concerns have been raised regarding the health and welfare of a child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19211/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Child and Family Agency
Bernard Durkan
132. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which children’s welfare and wellbeing is protected by Tusla in all situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19210/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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School Admissions
Bernard Durkan
332. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if every effort can be made to facilitate a school place in the desired school of a child (details supplied); if all efforts can be made to ensure a school place in the required school, with there being a very high demand for places for siblings in this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19285/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Citizenship Applications
Bernard Durkan
527. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); when a decision is likely to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19378/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Disability Services
Bernard Durkan
597. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the timeline for full reimplementation of services provided by the Kildare network disability team, with particular reference to the urgent provision of occupational therapy, speech therapy, clinical psychology and social worker services; the positions in this team currently vacant and yet to be filled; the timeline for filling such positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19472/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Bernard Durkan
598. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the average waiting time for occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychology support and social worker services for children in CH07; the plans in hand to address the current wait times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19473/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Health Services
Bernard Durkan
599. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the average age of early intervention for children in the CH07 area for vital supports and assessments including assessments for autism and ADHD; the extent to which this wait time has fluctuated in the past seven years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19474/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Bernard Durkan
600. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current number of positions waiting to be filled, including appropriate cover for maternity leave, in the fields of occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and psychology in the CH07 area; when it is anticipated that all available positions will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19475/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Child and Family Agency
Bernard Durkan
601. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which Tusla can intervene in all situations where concerns have been raised regarding the health and welfare of a child; the extent to which he is satisfied that Tusla has the powers to intervene where the welfare of a child has been brought to Tusla's attention in all circumstances without exception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19476/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Ukraine War
Bernard Durkan
602. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which he and his Department continue to offer assistance to children and families fleeing from the war in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19477/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Children in Care
Bernard Durkan
603. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current number of children currently in foster care; the extent to which this number has fluctuated in the past seven years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19478/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Undefined
Bernard Durkan
604. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor the needs of children who are refugees, are in the Traveller community or have special issues, and who, if they are not attended to, may not be in a position to take their rightful place in society in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19479/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Departmental Policies
Bernard Durkan
605. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which he continues to promote integration in all circumstances throughout Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19481/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Equality Issues
Bernard Durkan
606. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he proposes to take to address any or all inequalities affecting children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19482/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Childcare Services
Bernard Durkan
607. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which he continues to prioritise funding for the child care sector with a view to continued improvements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19483/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Mental Health Services
Bernard Durkan
612. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the concerns of parents of children with mental health problems are regularly monitored, with a view to ensuring the availability of adequate residential places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19480/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Medical Cards
Bernard Durkan
635. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a medical card might issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18793/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Budget 2024
Bernard Durkan
636. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health for an itemised list of exactly how the additional €10 million allocated to mental health in Budget 2024 will be spent, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18794/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Mental Health Services
Bernard Durkan
637. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health what percentage of mental health difficulties are addressed at primary care level, secondary care level and tertiary care level, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18795/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Psychological Assessments
Bernard Durkan
638. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current wait time for an appointment with primary care psychology; the number of persons on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18796/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Mental Health Services
Bernard Durkan
639. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the current staffing levels of the child and adolescent mental health services, the adult mental health services and the old age psychiatry services, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18797/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Payments
Bernard Durkan
20. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has considered any options to improve the speed with which applications for disability allowance or similar means-tested payments are processed thus eliminating hardship for people who may be vulnerable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18337/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Pension Provisions
Bernard Durkan
41. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applicants who have been refused insurance-based private pensions on the basis of insufficiency of contributions over their working lives or part thereof; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18338/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Agriculture Industry
Bernard Durkan
98. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which efforts are being made to manage grasslands and tillage lands, given the sharp increase in rainfall; if consideration will be given to adequate drainage as opposed to allowing widespread flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18340/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Food Industry
Bernard Durkan
100. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent, if any, to which he has noticed an increased level of dairy produce into this country notwithstanding the fact that we still continue to export more than is produced here; if any reason is given as to why there should be a diminution of dairy produce displayed in supermarkets here; if consideration is being given to where this might end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18339/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Tax Code
Bernard Durkan
162. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance to indicate the correct tax-free allowances in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18705/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Banking Sector
Bernard Durkan
163. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which any banking regulation currently applies or should apply to mortgage and finance companies offering mortgages and who then sell the mortgages on to third parties without the consultation of the mortgagee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18706/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Labour Market
Bernard Durkan
172. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the options available for a first-time job applicant (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18701/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
225. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the living alone allowance is payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18683/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
226. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment will be made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18686/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
227. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a case will be urgently reviewed (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18687/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Personal Public Service Numbers
Bernard Durkan
228. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when a PPS number might be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18699/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
229. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a one-parent family payment or other allowance is payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18700/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Labour Market
Bernard Durkan
230. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the options available for a first-time job applicant (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18702/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
231. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which the carer's allowance has been improved in recent times to meet requirements of more persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18707/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
232. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when the return of the funeral bereavement grant may be envisaged other than by way of an exceptional needs payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18708/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Departmental Priorities
Bernard Durkan
233. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which satisfactory provision continues to be made for those retiring at 65 years of age; the extent of any recent progress in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18709/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Payments
Bernard Durkan
234. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of appeals currently in hand in respect of means-tested social welfare payments and non-means-tested payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18710/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Departmental Priorities
Bernard Durkan
235. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which she continues to examine the situation whereby women who left full-time employment to care for a relative or family member and returned to the workforce with insufficient time to enable them to make the necessary contributions can meet the necessary contributions to qualify for a pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18711/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Departmental Priorities
Bernard Durkan
236. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which the waiting time for a decision in respect of applications for various social welfare payments has been shortened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18712/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Departmental Priorities
Bernard Durkan
237. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which the waiting time for determination of appeals has been shortened; the average length of time for processing appeals at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18713/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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State Pensions
Bernard Durkan
238. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of pension applications for contributory-related State pension received in each of the past five years to date; the number granted, refused or pending; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18714/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Departmental Priorities
Bernard Durkan
239. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the degree to which her Department has in place an appropriate method for determination of eligibility for domiciliary care allowance, given the number of children who are now deemed eligible on the basis of special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18715/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Departmental Priorities
Bernard Durkan
240. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the degree to which she and her office continue to ensure the making of a basic payment to applicants of social welfare payments while the primary application is being processed in order to alleviate hardship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18716/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Citizenship Applications
Bernard Durkan
254. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current position in relation to the application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18685/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Citizenship Applications
Bernard Durkan
255. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the process to be followed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18689/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Family Law Cases
Bernard Durkan
256. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if she will introduce the necessary changes to Irish family law to prevent the use of parental alienation pursuant to the appropriate provisions of family and child law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18692/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Family Law Cases
Bernard Durkan
257. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice her proposed timescale for the introduction of legislation to discontinue the use of parental alienation in Irish family law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18693/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Visa Applications
Bernard Durkan
258. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which it might be possible to update a stamp 3 status to stamp 4 in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18694/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Visa Applications
Bernard Durkan
259. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which it might be possible to upgrade a stamp 3 residency status to stamp 4 in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18695/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Visa Applications
Bernard Durkan
260. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice to indicate in the case of a person (details supplied) whether she can update and upgrade their residency status to stamp 4 given that they are both legally employed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18696/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Residency Permits
Bernard Durkan
261. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when residency status can be updated and rectified in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18697/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Residency Permits
Bernard Durkan
262. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if and when appropriate residency status might be granted in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18698/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Beef Sector
Bernard Durkan
266. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of the beef herd at present; the extent to which numbers have fluctuated in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18717/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Tillage Sector
Bernard Durkan
267. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which cereal growing continues to be attractive in Ireland; if its viability is coming under pressure from other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18718/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Agriculture Industry
Bernard Durkan
268. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor production costs in the poultry sector, with particular reference to the need to ensure a stable cost base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18719/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Agriculture Industry
Bernard Durkan
269. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which his Department continues to monitor and safeguard the interest of the agrifood sector given the sharp increase in price of inputs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18720/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Agriculture Industry
Bernard Durkan
270. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which efforts continue to maximise the reduction of carbon emissions in the agrifood sector without reducing production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18721/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Agriculture Industry
Bernard Durkan
271. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the efforts ongoing by his Department to address issues relating to farmer mental health and well-being; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18722/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Agriculture Supports
Bernard Durkan
272. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the beneficial effect to the small- and medium-sized farming community of recent supportive measures; the impact on individual farmers under 50 acres and between 50 and 100 acres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18723/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Departmental Data
Bernard Durkan
273. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which employment has fluctuated in the agri-food and fishing sectors in the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18724/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Fishing Industry
Bernard Durkan
274. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which his Department continues to ensure the viability of the fishing industry for the benefit of families dependent on the industry; the extent to which further action is required in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18725/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Animal Diseases
Bernard Durkan
275. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which animal diseases, such as bovine tuberculosis, continue to be eliminated in a meaningful way; the extent to which any breakdowns have occurred by region; the efforts being made to identify the causes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18726/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Forestry Sector
Bernard Durkan
276. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which it is expected to reach published targets on forestry; when the plan commenced; when it is expected to achieve the proposed targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18727/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Farm Costs
Bernard Durkan
277. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor the costs of farm inputs, including fuel and fertilisers, with a view to identifying the best way to meet the challenges of issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18728/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Dairy Sector
Bernard Durkan
278. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which imported dairy products appear to be replacing Irish dairy items in shops and supermarkets; whether this is indicative of a phasing out of the dairy sector in this country, which would have a disastrous effect on the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18729/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Beef Sector
Bernard Durkan
279. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether the beef industry here is being phased out or scaled down to accommodate importation of similar products from overseas who do not have to comply or are willing to comply with climate change reduction measures; the anticipated extent of the effects this is likely to have on the agricultural economy in this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18730/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Agriculture Industry
Bernard Durkan
280. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he and his Department are aware of the likely damage to the tillage sector in allowing or encouraging flooding or rewetting of the countryside which is likely to lead to a national food shortage in the not too distant future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18731/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Medical Cards
Bernard Durkan
345. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a medical card review application can be urgently reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18684/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Medical Cards
Bernard Durkan
346. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) qualifies for the over-70s full medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18688/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Medical Cards
Bernard Durkan
347. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a medical card might issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18690/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Home Help Service
Bernard Durkan
348. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if home support might be made available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18691/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Medical Cards
Bernard Durkan
349. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18703/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Medical Cards
Bernard Durkan
350. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a full medical card will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18704/24]
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
102. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when illness benefit or other suitable illness payment will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18177/24]
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Appeals
Bernard Durkan
104. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an appeal for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18187/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Bernard Durkan
24. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which she continues to provide adequate resources to enable An Garda Síochána to adequately police organised crime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17776/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Bernard Durkan
34. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which provision is being made whereby the throughput of gardaí from Templemore is being increased to meet current and expanding needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17775/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
oral
National Development Plan
Bernard Durkan
60. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the extent to which issues are being considered which are most likely to have an impact on improving delivery on the national development plan, with particular reference to specific infrastructure which is now or is likely to become in the near future critical to progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15401/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
written
Public Expenditure Policy
Bernard Durkan
79. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the extent to which he continues to identify best practice in respect of public expenditure and reform, having regard to prevailing economic trends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15402/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
written
Public Expenditure Policy
Bernard Durkan
236. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the extent to which he remains satisfied that good practice in terms of public expenditure and reform remains in place and capable of dealing with possible overruns throughout the public sector throughout the course of 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18065/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
written
Public Expenditure Policy
Bernard Durkan
237. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the extent to which he expects further reform to play a meaningful role in ensuring prudent expenditure and good value for money in the course of 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18066/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
written
Public Sector Staff
Bernard Durkan
238. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the expectation in respect of future recruitment throughout the public sector in 2024 and thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18067/24]