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Tue, 15 Oct 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Ciara Conway
397. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health if he will publish details of the ophthalmology waiting list at Waterford Regional Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43062/13]
Tue, 15 Oct 2013
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Maternity Services
Ciara Conway
434. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health his views on the most recent Health Information and Quality Authority report into service by the Health Service Executive to patients, including pregnant women, at risk of clinical deterioration, including those provided in University Hospital Galway and as reflected in, among other things, the care and treatment provided to Savita Halappanavar; his views on the recommendations of this report and on whether there is an urgent need for a national maternity strategy; if he will commit to developing such a strategy and implementing it fully; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43506/13]
Thu, 10 Oct 2013
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Local Authority Properties
Ciara Conway
134. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the proposals for the use of the civic offices in Tramore following the amalgamation of Waterford city and county councils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42810/13]
Thu, 10 Oct 2013
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Ambulance Service Provision
Ciara Conway
198. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulances that are based in County Waterford to service the needs of the population (details supplied); his views on whether this is adequate; his plans to increase the number of ambulances servicing this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42881/13]
Thu, 10 Oct 2013
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Health Services Staff Data
Ciara Conway
199. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health the number of orthopaedic positions that are meant to be in place to service the south-east area and Waterford Regional Hospital (details supplied); the number of orthopaedic consultants at present working in this area; his plans to increase the number of these consultants; the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42882/13]
Thu, 10 Oct 2013
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Hospital Services
Ciara Conway
200. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is currently no pain clinic in Waterford Regional Hospital; the reason for same; the efforts being made to address this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42883/13]
Tue, 8 Oct 2013
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Budget 2014
Ciara Conway
182. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Finance his plans to reduce tax on smokeless fuels; if this is under active consideration; the financial incentives for those using smokeless fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42359/13]
Tue, 8 Oct 2013
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Broadband Services Provision
Ciara Conway
364. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties with the 3 network and Internet connectivity in the the Nire Valley and Hanora's Cottage area; the measures being taken to remedy same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42361/13]
Tue, 8 Oct 2013
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Motor Tax Collection
Ciara Conway
371. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to revisit or to extend the deadline for off-the-road vehicle registration, to allow those who have been attempting to comply with the law to do so in the context of lengthy queues, in view of the fact that the paperwork involved is complicated and cannot be addressed online, and in the context of the ambiguity surrounding old farm vehicles and vintage tractors which might only be taken on the road on occasion for festivals and charity events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42283/13]
Tue, 8 Oct 2013
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Housing Issues
Ciara Conway
411. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of empty housing units that are available in Waterford city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42360/13]
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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Health Services Provision
Ciara Conway
230. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a situation (details supplied); if he will confirm if this is a permanent arrangement or if services will be returned to Dungarvan; the reason this situation has arisen in view of the fact that under the proposals in the Higgins report it was intended that consultants would travel around the region's hospitals to see patients; if he agrees that moving these services is a contradiction of the aforementioned proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41610/13]
Wed, 2 Oct 2013
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National Treatment Purchase Fund Waiting Times
Ciara Conway
248. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health the position regarding orthopaedic surgery cancellations (details supplied); the reason that the budget for the National Treatment Purchase Fund running low was not foreseen and pre-op procedures avoided; if he will indicate when these patients will have their operations rescheduled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41268/13]
Tue, 1 Oct 2013
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Intreo Services Provision
Ciara Conway
339. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide an update on the progress being made in establishing Intreo services in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40463/13]
Tue, 24 Sep 2013
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Ports Development
Ciara Conway
568. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the need for the section of the River Suir along the quays at Waterford city to be dredged; if he will ensure that funding for the dredging project will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39168/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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VAT Rate Application
Ciara Conway
166. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Finance if he will give a commitment to retaining the rate of VAT for the food, hospitality and tourism sector at 9 %; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37235/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Ciara Conway
258. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide information regarding the status of a Student Universal Support Ireland higher education grant application made by a person (details supplied) in County Waterford in 2012 with respect to the 2012-2013 academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36809/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Ciara Conway
259. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide information regarding the status of a Student Universal Support Ireland higher education grant application made by a person (details supplied) in County Cork in 2012 with respect to the 2012-2013 academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36810/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Ciara Conway
260. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide information regarding the status of a Student Universal Support Ireland higher education grant application made by a person (details supplied) in County Waterford in 2012 with respect to the 2012-2013 academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36811/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Ciara Conway
261. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide information regarding the status of a Student Universal Support Ireland higher education grant application made by a person (details supplied) in County Waterford in 2012 with respect to the 2012-2013 academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36812/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Tenant Purchase Scheme Administration
Ciara Conway
966. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when details of the new tenant purchase scheme will be made available; when the new scheme will be open to tenants that wish to make an application; if he will introduce a new tenant purchase scheme as at present no such scheme exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38627/13]