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Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Nitrates Usage
Danny Healy-Rae
695. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter regarding the nitrates derogation review (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30643/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Danny Healy-Rae
696. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if supports for greater use of protected urea, lime, slurry additives and soil aeration will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30678/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Renewable Energy Generation
Danny Healy-Rae
697. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to provide farmers with supports for anaerobic digestion and on-farm renewables; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30679/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Danny Healy-Rae
698. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to provide full recognition of the carbon sinks from forests, permanent pastures and hedgerows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30680/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Organic Farming
Danny Healy-Rae
699. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of promoting greater use of organic manures on farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30682/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Housing Adaptation Grant Eligibility
Danny Healy-Rae
939. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if grant assistance is available for persons with autism that need to adapt their houses for sensory needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30674/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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National Parks and Wildlife Service
Danny Healy-Rae
960. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason the NPWS will not erect signage making persons aware of ticks and Lyme disease in national parks, for example, Killarney National Park; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30675/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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National Parks and Wildlife Service
Danny Healy-Rae
961. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the NPWS will place fire belts on its property to prevent fires spreading within national parks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30676/19]
Wed, 10 Jul 2019
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Insurance Industry Regulation
Danny Healy-Rae
124. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance the measures which will be taken to address issues (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30262/19]
Wed, 10 Jul 2019
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School Staff
Danny Healy-Rae
185. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the capacity of teachers and staff in a school (details supplied) will be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30174/19]
Wed, 26 Jun 2019
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Sentencing Policy
Danny Healy-Rae
34. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to bring forward legislation to provide for stronger sentences and penalties for criminals who target the homes of elderly persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27155/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
195. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the process of allocating special education teaching hours to primary schools when circumstances change significantly from one school year to another will be reviewed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26380/19]
Wed, 12 Jun 2019
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TAMS Administration
Danny Healy-Rae
206. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the number of TAMS applications to be accepted will be increased in order to help young farmers in view of the fact that the TAMS grant scheme is oversubscribed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24391/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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School Enrolments
Danny Healy-Rae
354. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if priority access to a local secondary school will be given to those who live in the local catchment area and attend primary school there in the case of pupils who are going on to secondary level education (details supplied). [19549/19]
Thu, 18 Apr 2019
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Public Sector Staff
Danny Healy-Rae
88. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if jobs can be secured from the Civil Service mobility scheme for rural areas (details supplied). [18106/19]
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Danny Healy-Rae
277. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health his plans and timelines to provide additional funding to increase the number of residential placements for persons with intellectual disabilities (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17239/19]
Thu, 11 Apr 2019
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Danny Healy-Rae
76. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review and increase the amount permitted by SUSI for a student applicant's earning from holiday employment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17078/19]
Thu, 11 Apr 2019
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Broadband Service Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
160. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when persons (details supplied) will receive broadband; if they will be included in this phase of the roll out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17063/19]
Thu, 11 Apr 2019
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Broadband Service Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
161. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a business within 200 metres of the route scheduled for broadband can be considered to be included in this phase of the roll out for same (details supplied); the way in which the routes are decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17093/19]
Thu, 11 Apr 2019
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Home Loan Scheme
Danny Healy-Rae
220. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme; when funding will be made available for the scheme to proceed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17077/19]
Tue, 9 Apr 2019
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Home Help Service Data
Danny Healy-Rae
338. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the amount by which the home help budget has been reduced for counties Kerry and Cork in 2019; the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16135/19]
Tue, 9 Apr 2019
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data
Danny Healy-Rae
340. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the amount by which the HSE has reduced funding for the fair deal scheme for counties Kerry and Cork; the reason for the reduction in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16141/19]
Tue, 9 Apr 2019
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Dog Licences
Danny Healy-Rae
572. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the waiver of dog licence fees for persons with autism and disabilities who use assistive dogs will be extended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16064/19]
Tue, 2 Apr 2019
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
Danny Healy-Rae
312. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the length of time a child (details supplied) can remain on the waiting list to be called for orthodontic assessment; if the child will remain on the waiting list once they have started secondary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15033/19]
Thu, 28 Mar 2019
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Road Traffic Legislation
Danny Healy-Rae
163. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason persons under 25 years of age with a full licence cannot hire a car at an airport here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14540/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Live Exports
Danny Healy-Rae
57. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the additional markets being sourced for live exports of cattle and provision of extra lairage for the export of dairy bred calves at Cherbourg, in view of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14205/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Beef Industry
Danny Healy-Rae
1017. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the fifth quarter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14270/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Danny Healy-Rae
1109. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason pedestrian crossings for schools (details supplied) are being held up by TII. [13605/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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National Children's Hospital Expenditure
Danny Healy-Rae
207. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the way in which the projected overrun in the cost of the new children's hospital occurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12603/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
208. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the provision of the new community hospital in Killarney, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12606/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Flood Relief Schemes
Danny Healy-Rae
146. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason the property of a person (details supplied) is being flooded for 14 years and the problem has not been resolved. [9038/19]
Thu, 7 Feb 2019
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Nursing Staff Remuneration
Danny Healy-Rae
4. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the consideration that has been given to the requests by nurses for restoration of pay in view of the fact that this was introduced as a temporary measure (details supplied). [6164/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
199. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that adequate education resources are made available for children with Down's syndrome under the July provision (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4948/19]
Thu, 31 Jan 2019
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VAT Rate Application
Danny Healy-Rae
66. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if the decision to introduce a VAT rate of 23% on food supplements such as vitamins will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4844/19]
Thu, 31 Jan 2019
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General Practitioner Services
Danny Healy-Rae
184. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if the demands of a union (details supplied) representing general practitioners who are under pressure will be recognised; the steps being taken to deal with the fact that patients are unable to sign up to a new general practitioner because the system is at capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4853/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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VAT Rate Application
Danny Healy-Rae
203. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if a system will be introduced in which clubs and associations that raise money voluntarily will be reimbursed VAT being charged (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1038/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Public Transport Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
916. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a public transport system will be provided for persons at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1037/19]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Garda Vetting
Danny Healy-Rae
268. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason there is a delay regarding the Garda vetting process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53061/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Garda Vetting
Danny Healy-Rae
269. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the current Garda vetting process will be reviewed under which multiple applications are needed when working with groups, clubs or employers in the same area or field; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53098/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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GLAS Payments
Danny Healy-Rae
478. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason there is a delay in GLAS payments; if all outstanding payments will be processed without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53065/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Vehicle Testing
Danny Healy-Rae
560. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when commercial vehicle testing will recommence in Killarney, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53013/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Driver Test
Danny Healy-Rae
561. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the commercial vehicles theory test is only available two days per month in Killarney, County Kerry; his plans to increase the number of days per month that the commercial vehicles theory test can be taken there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53016/18]
Thu, 25 Oct 2018
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Tax Code
Danny Healy-Rae
4. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance his plans to reduce the take on VAT and excise duties in view of the fact that fuel and motoring costs have risen dramatically since the commencement of 2018. [44241/18]
Thu, 25 Oct 2018
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Motor Insurance Costs
Danny Healy-Rae
81. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance the reason motor insurance costs are still rising; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this is making it almost impossible for young drivers to get cover when starting out on their own. [44242/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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National Dementia Strategy
Danny Healy-Rae
80. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if further investment will be made available to provide funding for community supports for persons with dementia to ensure they can remain active in their communities and continue to live in their own homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43279/18]
Thu, 18 Oct 2018
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School Funding
Danny Healy-Rae
133. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the capitation grant per pupil will be raised to €200 for primary schools in view of the fact that the management bodies of schools are struggling to survive at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42855/18]
Thu, 4 Oct 2018
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Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Danny Healy-Rae
87. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if discretion can be used to appoint a third teacher in circumstances in which small rural primary schools are short only one or two pupils in order to qualify for an additional teacher (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40372/18]
Thu, 4 Oct 2018
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Schools Facilities
Danny Healy-Rae
88. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the possibility of sourcing land near to schools on busy roads to use as a car park in the interest of safety of children, parents and teachers of the school and of all road users passing by the school will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40389/18]
Thu, 4 Oct 2018
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Teachers' Remuneration
Danny Healy-Rae
89. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address the inequality in pay for teachers who started working after 2011 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40397/18]
Thu, 4 Oct 2018
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Danny Healy-Rae
122. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when funding for Spinraza to treat spinal muscular atrophy will be approved (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40379/18]