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Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Agriculture Scheme Eligibility
Danny Healy-Rae
736. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the good agricultural and environmental condition, GAEC, 2 rule (details supplied) will be amended in order that farmers in hill areas will have to intentionally wet working farmland or lose payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10545/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Wage Subsidy Scheme
Danny Healy-Rae
59. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance his plans to ensure that the necessary changes are made to the temporary wage subsidy scheme to ensure that women that have been on maternity leave can avail of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9910/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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School Staff
Danny Healy-Rae
119. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there will be no reduction in teacher numbers in primary schools for the 2020/2021 school year even if there has been a reduction in pupil enrolment in some areas in view of the Covid-19 crisis (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9785/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Maternity Leave
Danny Healy-Rae
209. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to address the position of women that are on maternity leave and provide an extension of maternity leave and benefit payments at this very difficult time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9892/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Maternity Leave
Danny Healy-Rae
210. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the mothers of newborn babies that are on maternity leave at this time will be supported; his views on the request to extend the maternity leave and benefit for them (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9921/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Tests
Danny Healy-Rae
559. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason it is not possible to be referred for a Covid-19 test by the Covid-19 HSE information line which would save time and money; the reason only a general practitioner can refer persons for a Covid-19 test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8539/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Danny Healy-Rae
621. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the procedure in relation to testing for Covid-19 in hospitals; if a person presents at accident and emergency are they tested for Covid-19 or if this depends on if they are presenting with an injury or illness related or not related to Covid-19 symptoms; and if the procedure differs based on if the patient is being admitted to the hospital or treated as an outpatient. [8878/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Greyhound Industry
Danny Healy-Rae
757. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason greyhound racing is not resuming at the same time as horse racing in view of the fact that the greyhound racing could be run behind closed doors in a very safe environment ensuring social distancing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8874/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Danny Healy-Rae
1057. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to support the workers in the bus, tour bus and coach industry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8880/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Local Authority Functions
Danny Healy-Rae
1164. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a directive has issued to exclude the press from having access to the virtual meetings and briefings being held by the members of Kerry County Council during the Covid-19 pandemic in cases in which statutory business is not being dealt with (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8399/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Danny Healy-Rae
1172. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will address a matter regarding the opening of offices (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8509/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Social and Affordable Housing
Danny Healy-Rae
1174. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the capital grants provided to Kerry County Council in 2018 and 2019 under the social housing investment programme to assist in the construction and renewal of social-rented accommodation for persons and families assessed as in need of housing support under categories (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8535/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Childcare Services
Danny Healy-Rae
169. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the consideration being given to fund the wages of childcare workers to ensure reduced costs for parents and improve pay levels for childcare staff (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7411/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Tests
Danny Healy-Rae
561. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will consider conducting trials or contribute to the cost of trials to detect Covid-19 in a scenario (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7598/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Danny Healy-Rae
579. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if matters in relation to rostering and payments for nurses can be reviewed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7730/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Danny Healy-Rae
581. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of the plan for the home support services staff that are waiting to be redeployed for Covid-19 crisis purposes; when these workers will be able to return to their jobs of supporting the elderly many of whom are living on their own; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7762/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Childcare Services
Danny Healy-Rae
853. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the consideration being given to fund the wages of childcare workers to ensure reduced costs for parents and improve pay levels for childcare staff (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7412/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Danny Healy-Rae
958. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the provision that will be made for workers over 70 years of age that are unable to return to work and have not qualified for the pandemic unemployment payment; if the payment will be made available to these workers many of which are finding it difficult to manage on their pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7607/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Hospital Services
Danny Healy-Rae
785. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when private consultants will be able to start to schedule appointments and resume scheduling of procedures, in particular those which were cancelled due to the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6705/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Hospital Services
Danny Healy-Rae
788. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when appointments for public or private consultants can begin to be scheduled again, in particular for consultants who deal with cancer patients in view of the fact an early diagnosis is of utmost importance to ensure it is treated successfully; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6714/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Health Insurance
Danny Healy-Rae
829. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding the holders of private health insurance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7108/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Broadband Service Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
930. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the location fibre broadband has been installed in a rural area of County Kerry (details supplied); when the connection of broadband to a house in the area will continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6170/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Driver Licence Applications
Danny Healy-Rae
1043. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timelines for the introduction of an online facility to apply for a first-time learner driver permit which currently cannot be processed online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6670/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Driver Licence Applications
Danny Healy-Rae
1044. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the provisions being made to enable the children of farmers to apply for first tractor driver licences online in order to carry out work on their farms during the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6671/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Driver Licence Applications
Danny Healy-Rae
1045. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an alternative is being considered to ensure that persons can still apply for a driver licence online or by post if they do not have a valid public services card in view of the fact that the issuing of the card has been suspended during the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6695/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Public Sector Staff Remuneration
Danny Healy-Rae
205. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the pay discrimination imposed on teachers in 2011 (details supplied) will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4407/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Teaching Council of Ireland
Danny Healy-Rae
209. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address the delay in the registration of teachers with the Teaching Council (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4414/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments
Danny Healy-Rae
561. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if the decision to abolish the rehabilitative training allowance will be reversed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4422/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Road Network
Danny Healy-Rae
1040. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding access to a school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4406/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Dental Services Waiting Lists
Danny Healy-Rae
505. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the position of a person (details supplied) on the waiting list for a dental appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2600/20]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Training Support Grant
Danny Healy-Rae
192. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a person who is unemployed and wishes to undertake an ETB course is eligible for a social welfare payment while partaking in the course (details supplied). [51362/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Home Care Packages Data
Danny Healy-Rae
380. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the new home care packages in the past six months by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51359/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Health Services Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
381. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason multiple sclerosis IV treatment is not available in University Hospital Kerry and is only available privately at a private hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51360/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility
Danny Healy-Rae
617. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person who is unemployed and wishes to undertake an education and training board, ETB, course is not eligible for a social welfare payment while partaking in the course (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51361/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Community Pharmacy Services
Danny Healy-Rae
406. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he has had oversight of the selection process for the pharmacy contract for the State-funded primary care centres; if not, if it is a local matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50161/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Beef Industry
Danny Healy-Rae
464. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a group (details supplied) will be included along with the other farmers' representatives in the discussions with the relevant meat factories and retailers; if it will be accepted as part of the taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50194/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Child Custody and Access
Danny Healy-Rae
542. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will address a matter regarding supervised visits (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50168/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Fuel Allowance Eligibility
Danny Healy-Rae
595. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if qualifying applicants for the fuel allowance will be assured that they will continue to receive the payment in 2020 and into the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50282/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Danny Healy-Rae
142. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the recruitment process used to advertise for nurses and care staff in community hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49480/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Danny Healy-Rae
145. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health his plans to review the recruitment process for community hospitals in view of the fact that the current process is not functioning; if so, the timeframe for the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49498/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Beef Industry
Danny Healy-Rae
445. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason meat factories are not honouring commitment given in September 2019 to set-aside injunctions and threats of legal penalties and costs in view of the fact it appears that nothing has been done by the meat factories to lift these threats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43143/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Sheepmeat Sector
Danny Healy-Rae
446. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans regarding a new regime by factories in which they are reducing the base price for lambs and introducing new penalties by not paying for excess weight over 21.5 kg; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43146/19]
Wed, 9 Oct 2019
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Fish Exports
Danny Healy-Rae
125. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a market will be provided for oysters (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41259/19]
Wed, 9 Oct 2019
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Fishing Industry
Danny Healy-Rae
130. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason a river (details supplied) has been closed to rod fishermen for over 10 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41260/19]
Wed, 9 Oct 2019
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Fishing Industry
Danny Healy-Rae
131. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason a river (details supplied) has been closed to rod fishermen for over ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41261/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Departmental Funding
Danny Healy-Rae
188. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if the new funding model for persons with disabilities and multi-annual funding will be implemented (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40119/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments
Danny Healy-Rae
189. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason the rehabilitative training allowance is to be abolished for persons with disabilities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40120/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Hospital Equipment
Danny Healy-Rae
190. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health his plans for a scanner in University Hospital Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40121/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Respite Care Services
Danny Healy-Rae
1256. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the steps that can be taken in relation to respite beds at Kenmare Hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36381/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Agriculture Schemes
Danny Healy-Rae
1415. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the restriction has been put on farmers to reduce the herd by 5% if they wish to qualify for the beef compensation scheme BEAM; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35760/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Building Energy Rating Compliance
Danny Healy-Rae
1468. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which the target of 50,000 retrofitted houses per year will be met in view of the fact that funding has run out for the deep retrofit pilot programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35460/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Local Authority Housing Eligibility
Danny Healy-Rae
1952. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the income limit for family units applying for social housing will be reviewed with a view to raising same (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35387/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Local Authority Housing Maintenance
Danny Healy-Rae
1954. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if there is sufficient funding for local authorities to refurbish void houses that need to be brought up to a standard to offer to new occupants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35461/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Danny Healy-Rae
336. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if new apprenticeship programmes developed since 2017 will receive the same allowances for apprentices attending college as apprenticeships developed prior to 2017. [31462/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Danny Healy-Rae
337. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of apprenticeships developed since 2017. [31463/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Danny Healy-Rae
338. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of apprentices enrolled per apprenticeship programme developed since 2017. [31464/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Danny Healy-Rae
339. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if equality of allowances will be sought for apprenticeships in budget 2020; and the estimated cost in this regard. [31465/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
350. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason there is a lack of autism spectrum disorder, ASD, special class places at secondary level; the reason there is a lack of year on year funding for ASD special classes in secondary schools in view of the fact that funding is provided for same in primary schools; and if funding will be committed for ASD special classes in secondary schools to the same degree as those in primary. [31580/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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School Transport Availability
Danny Healy-Rae
421. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason there is a perceived lack of school transport (details supplied). [31822/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Danny Healy-Rae
506. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the threshold of income earned by students themselves during holidays under SUSI will be increased (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32876/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Danny Healy-Rae
591. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a family can qualify for family income supplement but cannot qualify for a student grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33720/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Special Educational Needs
Danny Healy-Rae
605. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the July provision is not available for children with Down's syndrome and other disabilities; the reason it is only available for children with autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33913/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data
Danny Healy-Rae
1424. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE is limiting the amount of fair deal applications being approved for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32846/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Home Help Service Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
1425. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason home help hours are not being extended to weekends and bank holidays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32847/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Home Help Service Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
1428. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason elderly persons who wish to remain in their own homes are being limited to a few minutes of home help when they are eventually allowed home support service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32857/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Home Help Service
Danny Healy-Rae
1429. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason for the large number of persons waiting for home help; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32858/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Disability Services Funding
Danny Healy-Rae
1430. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if funding for the provision of additional social development services for persons with disabilities when they reach 18 years of age will be provided in County Kerry and nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32859/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Respite Care Services Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
1594. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if proper and adequate respite facilities will be provided for persons with mental and physical disabilities in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33467/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Disability Support Services Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
1595. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if adequate residential facilities will be provided for adults with mental and physical disabilities in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33468/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Vaccination Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
1649. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the steps that have been taken for children born before 2016 requiring access to the meningitis B vaccine in view of the cost for families in the low-income bracket; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33723/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Medical Card Applications
Danny Healy-Rae
1706. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if persons given a cancer diagnosis will receive emergency medical cards (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33811/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Medical Card Applications
Danny Healy-Rae
1737. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if persons who receive a cancer diagnosis receive emergency medical cards in view of the fact they have to wait a long time to get their medical cards assessed and in the meantime endure very high medical expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33874/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Hospital Facilities
Danny Healy-Rae
1738. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when the unoccupied beds in Kenmare Community Hospital will be opened up to patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33888/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Hospital Facilities
Danny Healy-Rae
1739. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when the unoccupied beds in Dingle Community Hospital will be opened up to patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33889/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Medical Card Applications
Danny Healy-Rae
1998. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if medical card applications can be backdated to the date of applying especially for persons who are diagnosed with serious illnesses and find themselves not able to work and with very high medical expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34530/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Rural Development Policy
Danny Healy-Rae
2026. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if further funding will be provided for the social farming scheme to include more persons with disabilities in County Kerry and nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32853/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Beef Exports
Danny Healy-Rae
2073. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has been requested by the Iranian ambassador to do a beef deal with Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32845/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Trade Data
Danny Healy-Rae
2074. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a beef trade agreement with Iran is not being sought in order to help beef farmers here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32854/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Better Energy Homes Scheme
Danny Healy-Rae
2281. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps being taken on the shortage in funding under the SEAI better energy warmer home scheme, which has meant ceasing work allocations to community based organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33912/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Rural Transport Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
2396. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the pilot scheme for evening transport in rural areas under Local Link has not been extended as was initially planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32705/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Rural Transport Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
2452. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the promised Local Link service for rural areas is not being expanded (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33891/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Rural Transport Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
2453. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Local Link transport evening service will be provided for persons in isolated areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33892/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Rural Transport Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
2454. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Local Link transport evening service will be provided for persons in isolated areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33893/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Rural Transport Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
2455. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Local Link transport evening service will be provided for persons in isolated areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33894/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Rural Transport Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
2456. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Local Link transport evening service will be provided for persons in isolated areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33896/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Rural Transport Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
2457. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Local Link transport evening service will be provided for persons in isolated areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33897/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Rural Transport Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
2458. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Local Link transport evening service will be provided for persons in isolated areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33898/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Rural Transport Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
2461. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Local Link transport will be provided for persons in isolated areas for evening services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33914/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Road Projects Status
Danny Healy-Rae
2463. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when work on the Macroom bypass will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33918/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Road Projects Status
Danny Healy-Rae
2464. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when work on the Macroom bypass is scheduled to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33919/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Childcare Services Staff
Danny Healy-Rae
2518. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason childcare and crèche workers are not entitled to sick and holiday pay and their wages are as low as €11 an hour. [31703/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Local Improvement Scheme Administration
Danny Healy-Rae
2599. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when funding will be provided for the over 800 local improvement scheme applications in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33469/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Social Welfare Benefits Waiting Times
Danny Healy-Rae
2820. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason additional funding is not allocated to the disability section in order that applications can be expedited in view of the fact the waiting times are perceived as unacceptable at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33873/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Carer's Allowance Waiting Times
Danny Healy-Rae
2821. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason additional resources can not be allocated to the carer's section to speed up the applications in view of the fact the waiting time at present is perceived as unacceptable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33875/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Housing Adaptation Grant Funding
Danny Healy-Rae
2845. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the significant reduction in funding of the disabled persons grant will be addressed (details supplied). [32790/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Homeless Persons Data
Danny Healy-Rae
2944. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons classed as homeless; the steps being taken to ensure such persons are suitably housed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33816/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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European Court of Justice Rulings
Danny Healy-Rae
2946. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the working group that was established to examine the EU Flemish Decree ruling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33854/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Tenant Purchase Scheme Review
Danny Healy-Rae
2947. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the review of the tenant purchase scheme commenced; when the review of the scheme will be completed in view of the fact the scheme is perceived as not working for 80 % of applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33915/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Hospitals Building Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
492. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision and timeframe for the new community hospital in Killarney, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30667/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Respite Care Services Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
493. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of respite services for persons with disabilities in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30668/19]