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Thu, 1 Dec 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Eamon Scanlon
95. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the reason for the 162% increase in inpatient and day case waiting lists in Sligo University Hospital since April 2014, significantly ahead of the national average increase of 57%. [38028/16]
Thu, 1 Dec 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Eamon Scanlon
157. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 52 of 19 October 2016, if his Department has made contact with the education and training board in respect of a proposal submitted by a school (details supplied) to purchase an adjoining site for development; when the school can expect a decision in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38145/16]
Wed, 30 Nov 2016
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Community Services Programme
Eamon Scanlon
91. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of first-time applications submitted seeking funding from the community services programme in the past 12 months; if there are plans to increase the number of community services programme funded projects; if so, when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37820/16]
Wed, 30 Nov 2016
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State Pension (Contributory)
Eamon Scanlon
102. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to address the inequality experienced by persons that fall short of the number of PRSI contributions to qualify for a full State pension and are then refused the non-contributory State pension based on their spouse’s income; when he will address this inequality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37845/16]
Wed, 30 Nov 2016
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Homemakers Scheme
Eamon Scanlon
103. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will apply the homemaker's credits to persons who were homemakers pre-1994 in view of the fact that not doing so ultimately results in older persons being dependent on the lower-rate non-contributory pension or as qualified adults on their spouse's contributory pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37846/16]
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Departmental Bodies Expenditure
Eamon Scanlon
301. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the total grant aid paid to An Taisce by his Department in each year from 2010 to 2016, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37607/16]
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Departmental Bodies Data
Eamon Scanlon
706. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the total overall amount paid in grant aid to An Taisce from 2010 to 2016, inclusive; and for each year respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37605/16]
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Post Office Closures
Eamon Scanlon
138. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of post office closures in counties Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan and Donegal in each of the years 2012 to 2016; the number of closures pending in counties Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan and Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36452/16]
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Post Office Network
Eamon Scanlon
139. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the An Post branches in County Sligo offering full services; the An Post agents operating sub-post offices services in County Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36486/16]
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Agriculture Scheme Appeals
Eamon Scanlon
198. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a request to his Department for an oral hearing by a person (details supplied) will be held before the end of 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36500/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Departmental Properties
Eamon Scanlon
151. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the details of vacant sites, properties and land owned by her Department or by bodies and agencies under the aegis of her Department, in the Dublin City Council area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36225/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Departmental Properties
Eamon Scanlon
186. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Finance the details of vacant sites, properties and land owned by his Department or by bodies and agencies under the aegis of his Department, in the Dublin City Council area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36221/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Legislative Measures
Eamon Scanlon
219. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department will publish standard guidelines on opting out of faith formation in order that all schools can use them as a template in order that they can be in accordance with the requirement under the Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36164/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Legislative Measures
Eamon Scanlon
220. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will remove the baptism barrier as part of the Education (Admissions to School) Bill 2016 in time for September 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36165/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Departmental Properties
Eamon Scanlon
226. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the details of vacant sites, properties and land owned by his Department or by bodies and agencies under the aegis of his Department in the Dublin City Council area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36219/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Departmental Properties
Eamon Scanlon
264. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the details of vacant sites, properties and land owned by his Department or by bodies and agencies under the aegis of his Department, in the Dublin City Council area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36220/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Community Employment Schemes Review
Eamon Scanlon
274. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to publish details of the recent review of community employment schemes conducted by his Department; his long-term position on community employment schemes and Tús; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35769/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Departmental Properties
Eamon Scanlon
306. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Social Protection the details of vacant sites, properties and land owned by his Department or by bodies and agencies under the aegis of his Department, in the Dublin City Council area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36227/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Departmental Properties
Eamon Scanlon
339. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of vacant sites, properties and land owned by his Department or by bodies and agencies under the aegis of his Department, in the Dublin City Council area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36222/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Departmental Properties
Eamon Scanlon
367. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of vacant sites, properties and land owned by his Department or bodies and agencies under its aegis in the Dublin City Council area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36226/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Departmental Properties
Eamon Scanlon
377. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the details of vacant sites, properties and land owned by her Department or by bodies and agencies under the aegis of her Department in the Dublin City Council area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36215/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Departmental Properties
Eamon Scanlon
459. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the details of vacant sites, properties and land owned by his Department or by bodies and agencies under the aegis of his Department in the Dublin City Council area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36223/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Mental Health Services Provision
Eamon Scanlon
466. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adolescents waiting for an appointment for the child and adolescent mental health service in counties Donegal and Cavan; the current waiting times from initial referral in counties Donegal and Cavan; the total number of children and adolescents waiting for an appointment for the child and adolescent mental health service in the State; the efforts being taken to reduce the waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36242/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Departmental Properties
Eamon Scanlon
509. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of vacant sites, properties and land owned by his Department, or by bodies and agencies under the aegis of his Department, in the Dublin City Council area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36214/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Departmental Properties
Eamon Scanlon
521. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of vacant sites, properties and land owned by his Department, or by bodies and agencies under the aegis of his Department, in the Dublin City Council area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36217/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Departmental Properties
Eamon Scanlon
546. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of vacant sites, properties and land owned by his Department or by bodies and agencies under the aegis of his Department, in the Dublin City Council area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36228/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Departmental Properties
Eamon Scanlon
561. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the details of vacant sites, properties and land owned by her Department or by bodies and agencies under the aegis of her Department, in the Dublin city council area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36224/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Departmental Properties
Eamon Scanlon
571. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the details of vacant sites, properties and land owned by her Department or by bodies and agencies under the aegis of her Department, in the Dublin city council area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36216/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Departmental Properties
Eamon Scanlon
580. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of vacant sites, properties and land owned by his Department or by bodies and agencies under the aegis of his Department, in the Dublin city council area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36218/16]
Thu, 17 Nov 2016
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Departmental Funding
Eamon Scanlon
193. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the total overall amount paid by way of grant aid to An Taisce from 2010 to 2016; the amount per each year from 2010 to 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35513/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Crime Levels
Eamon Scanlon
38. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if recorded crime statistics for counties Sligo and Leitrim are an accurate reflection of the reality of crime in the area; if all Garda stations in counties Sligo and Leitrim have access to the PULSE system; if not, the details of the stations without access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34729/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Garda Deployment
Eamon Scanlon
102. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in each station in counties Sligo and Leitrim on 31 October 2010 and on 31 October 2016; the proportion of the proposed 800 additional recruits in 2017 that are likely to be assigned to counties Sligo and Leitrim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34730/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Cancer Screening Programmes
Eamon Scanlon
598. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the details of the programme for BreastCheck at Sligo University Hospital in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35008/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration
Eamon Scanlon
621. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the details of the changes to the nursing home support scheme in budget 2017, particularly in respect of farm assets; when the new measures are to be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35191/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Retail Sector
Eamon Scanlon
705. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the likely cost associated with changes specifically for small retailers with regard to proposals in the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015; if she engaged with small retailers on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35145/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Agriculture Scheme Administration
Eamon Scanlon
450. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the national reserve and young farmers scheme will be open again for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33735/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Cancer Services Provision
Eamon Scanlon
344. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 386 of 18 October 2016, if he will clarify that mammography services will only be provided at Sligo University Hospital for two weeks during 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32838/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Road Signage
Eamon Scanlon
435. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans in relation to the proposed installation of traffic lights at the junction at main street in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim, and the N16. [32759/16]
Wed, 19 Oct 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Eamon Scanlon
52. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a proposal submitted by a school (details supplied) to purchase an adjoining site for development to replace prefabs with permanent rooms; when they can expect a decision on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31028/16]
Wed, 19 Oct 2016
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Knowledge Transfer Programme
Eamon Scanlon
152. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) can be considered at this stage for the knowledge transfer and innovation scheme in County Sligo as places remain unfilled. [31095/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Mental Health Services Staff
Eamon Scanlon
73. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the targets in place for child and adolescent mental health service teams staff levels in CHO 1 in 2017 to bring them closer to the target set in A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30676/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Cancer Screening Programmes
Eamon Scanlon
386. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the details of the programme for mammography services at Sligo University Hospital over the next 12 months; the dates on which mammography services will be available in Tubbercurry, County Sligo and Sligo University Hospital over the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30207/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Grant Aid
Eamon Scanlon
591. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce grant aid schemes for land reclamation and drainage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30519/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Basic Payment Scheme Payments
Eamon Scanlon
593. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a person's (details supplied) payments under the basic payment scheme. [30637/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Basic Payment Scheme Payments
Eamon Scanlon
597. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of 2015 payments under the basic payment scheme and 2015 areas of natural constraints scheme in respect of a person details supplied. [30733/16]
Thu, 13 Oct 2016
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School Costs
Eamon Scanlon
72. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address the disparity in school costs which exists from school to school throughout and the inequality faced by parents in providing funding for a free primary system as costed by a charity (details supplied) at €103 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30179/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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School Services Staff
Eamon Scanlon
115. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of school secretaries employed by boards of management and paid from the ancillary services grant; the number who are on the 1978-79 scheme and paid directly by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29366/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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School Services Staff
Eamon Scanlon
116. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Skills with reference to circular number 0076/2015, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that €20,000 per annum disparity exists between the highest and lowest paid school secretary for the same job; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29367/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments
Eamon Scanlon
500. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a person's (details supplied) area aid payment. [29323/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments
Eamon Scanlon
501. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a person's (details supplied) disadvantage payment. [29325/16]