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Thu, 17 Nov 2016
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Education and Training Boards Funding
Fergus O'Dowd
146. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the proposed headquarters for the Louth and Meath Education and Training Board which is to be constructed in Drogheda on the grounds of a school (details supplied); if money was provided in the Estimates in 2016 and 2017 for this purpose; if contractors have been appointed to complete this development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35663/16]
Thu, 17 Nov 2016
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Local Authority Housing Funding
Fergus O'Dowd
167. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if an application has been received from Louth County Council regarding the proposed Drogheda Northern Cross route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35673/16]
Wed, 16 Nov 2016
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Primary Medical Certificates Data
Fergus O'Dowd
173. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the details of applications by county for primary medical certificates under headings (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35354/16]
Wed, 16 Nov 2016
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Home Care Packages Data
Fergus O'Dowd
196. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of home care packages that were applied for and approved through both the Louth and Meath disability services in counties Louth and Meath in each of the years of 2014 to date in 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35367/16]
Wed, 16 Nov 2016
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Young Farmers Scheme
Fergus O'Dowd
220. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons that applied for funding under the young farmers scheme for 2016; the number that were denied; the number in County Louth that applied; and if there were any departmental waivers given to those who did not meet the set criteria. [35338/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Insurance Costs
Fergus O'Dowd
136. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans in relation to the review and reforming of regulations and laws surrounding fraudulent personal injury claims in the workplace to help protect small and medium size businesses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34459/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Waste Disposal Charges
Fergus O'Dowd
657. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 1641 of 16 September 2016, if he will review correspondence regarding concerns about a waste company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34524/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Hospital Staff
Fergus O'Dowd
383. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if there is a dedicated respiratory doctor or consultant in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda that specialises in COPD; if there has been in the past; his plans in the near future to address any staff vacancy in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33701/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Housing Assistance Payment Eligibility
Fergus O'Dowd
180. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will assess a query on the housing assistance payment by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32803/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Voluntary Sector Funding
Fergus O'Dowd
188. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if there will be any increase in funding for the Louth volunteer centre in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32962/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Hospital Staff Data
Fergus O'Dowd
308. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 458 of 18 October 2016, the position regarding the shortage of anaesthetists in the Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda and Louth County Hospital since 1 January 2016; the impact in terms of possible increased risk of serious medical mistakes during surgery and the possibility of delaying vital treatment for patients; the number of operations cancelled as a result since January 2016; and the number of posts vacant in the whole country at that time. [32656/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Animal Breeding Regulations
Fergus O'Dowd
269. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will consider proposals from a person (details supplied) in relation to amending the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31784/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Social and Affordable Housing
Fergus O'Dowd
271. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the expected timetable for the roll-out of the repair and lease initiative announced in the budget to counties Louth and Meath; the reason it has not been rolled out to every county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31797/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Cúrsaí Gaeilge
Fergus O'Dowd
380. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Fergus O'Dowd den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta, Gnóthaí Réigiúnacha, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an dtabharfaidh sí freagra ar na ceisteanna a chuir Conradh na Gaeilge uirthi faoin mBuiséad (ríomhphost ina bhfuil na ceisteanna tugtha); agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [31782/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Disability Support Services Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
389. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the length of time and the number of persons with intellectual disabilities currently waiting in County Louth for permanent residential placements; if a provision has been made within budget 2017 in regard to these placements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31482/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Disability Support Services Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
390. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with intellectual disabilities waiting for speech and language therapy in counties Louth and Meath for the years 2015 and 2016; if the numbers are already included in the previous reply to Parliamentary Question No. 1173 of 16 September 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31483/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Dental Services Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
428. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will arrange a dental operation in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31721/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Dental Services Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
429. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position regarding dental operations in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda; the waiting list for same for the past three years; the number of operations carried out; the number of operations cancelled; the detail of the numbers on the waiting lists for children and adults including average waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31722/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
Fergus O'Dowd
430. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the action he will take to address the staff vacancies in the Cottage Hospital in Drogheda and St. Olivers in Dundalk that are affecting the number of beds available for use in both facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31723/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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HSE Funding
Fergus O'Dowd
435. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will make available ring-fenced funding to be allocated to the HSE in County Louth to provide appropriate, regular and planned respite care for families with adult children with a disability in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31740/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Disability Services Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
436. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the plans the HSE has to provide new long-term appropriate residential placement for persons with disabilities outside of congregated settings which are closing; the number of persons who are awaiting such in County Louth; the budget for same in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31741/16]
Wed, 19 Oct 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Fergus O'Dowd
134. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently waiting for a colonoscopy in the Lourdes hospital in Drogheda; the number of persons on the waiting list over one year and two years respectively; if the hospital has an adequate number of gastroenterologists to perform such procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31078/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Housing Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
293. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will require local authorities to produce an empty homes strategy with objectives; aims and actions needed to tackle the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30587/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Housing Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
294. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will introduce financial penalties for owners of properties which have been vacant for over two years or more in areas of high social housing demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30588/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Flood Relief Schemes
Fergus O'Dowd
369. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the OPW's flood relief works and plans in relation to the east Meath area specifically highlighting the Northlands Estate; the cost of such works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30919/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Hospital Staff Data
Fergus O'Dowd
458. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position with regard to the shortage of anaesthetists in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, and Louth County Hospital since 1 January 2016; the impact in terms of possible increased risk of serious medical mistakes during surgery and the possibility of delaying vital treatment for patients; the number of operations cancelled as a result since January 2016; and the number of posts vacant in the whole country at that time. [30525/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Occupational Therapy
Fergus O'Dowd
462. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy waiting list for counties Louth and Meath for each of the past three years; the way in which the data is collected; if it is available by local health are within each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30535/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Health Services
Fergus O'Dowd
463. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list for counties Louth and Meath for each of the past three years; the way in which the data is collected; if it is available by local health area within each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30536/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Services for People with Disabilities
Fergus O'Dowd
464. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of persons over 18 years of age with intellectual disabilities on the speech and language therapy waiting list for counties Louth and Meath for each of the past three years; the way in which the data is collected; if it is available by local health area within each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30537/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Nursing Staff Recruitment
Fergus O'Dowd
474. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time permanent nursing posts vacant in acute hospitals by location and by nursing speciality required; the cost of agency nursing staff by each such acute hospital since 1 January 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30593/16]
Wed, 12 Oct 2016
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Speech and Language Therapy Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
60. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the caseload per speech and language therapist for counties Louth and Meath, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29936/16]
Wed, 12 Oct 2016
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Speech and Language Therapy Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
62. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the adult waiting list for speech and language therapies for persons with intellectual disabilities in County Louth and County Meath respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29939/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Library Services Staff
Fergus O'Dowd
227. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the position regarding the obligation on applicants for positions as librarians in county libraries to be fluent in the Irish language; if the obligation has been removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29546/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Tenant Purchase Scheme
Fergus O'Dowd
238. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will examine the criteria set down under the tenant incremental purchase scheme and the €15,000 minimum income requirement to avail of the scheme, in respect of the applicants having a large down payment available to make up for the shortfall in yearly required income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29806/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Public Sector Staff Data
Fergus O'Dowd
304. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the provision and availability of payslips for persons who are retired from the public service and who need proof of income from lending institutions in a timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29286/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Pension Provisions
Fergus O'Dowd
305. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on a query regarding pension entitlements by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29296/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Disability Services Data
Fergus O'Dowd
391. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of individual placement services the HSE funds for persons with disabilities by county and cost per location; the number of persons per location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29430/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Services for People with Disabilities
Fergus O'Dowd
403. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the psychiatric services available in County Louth for children with disabilities; his plans or provisions to address this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29450/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Services for People with Disabilities
Fergus O'Dowd
415. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will meet with a group (details supplied) as a matter of urgency to discuss issues relating to the provision of respite services for adults with disabilities in County Louth; his position on proposals and estimates on the provision of respite services for adults with disabilities in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29483/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Services for People with Disabilities
Fergus O'Dowd
416. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his position regarding the lack of funds in the current service plan to provide the necessary respite services agreed and identified through the disability database in correspondence (details supplied); if he will be recommending that these funds are to be provided in the upcoming budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29484/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Services for People with Disabilities
Fergus O'Dowd
418. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the psychological and psychiatric services available in County Louth for children with intellectual disabilities; his future plans or provisions to address these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29520/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Autism Support Services
Fergus O'Dowd
479. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will examine issues relating to an appointment for autism diagnosis assessment in County Louth as per correspondence from a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29799/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Driver Licence Applications
Fergus O'Dowd
572. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) regarding a driver licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29271/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Road Projects Status
Fergus O'Dowd
575. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed western bypass of Ardee, County Louth, in view of the most recent safety and traffic congestion concerns; if he has recently discussed this matter with the national roads authority; if so, if he will provide information related to those discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29342/16]
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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Living City Initiative
Fergus O'Dowd
100. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if the towns of Drogheda and Dundalk will be included in the living city initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28811/16]
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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First-Aid Training
Fergus O'Dowd
189. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his position in relation to first responders and the potential for a significant drop in national numbers if the issue of the loading on insurance for the volunteers is not addressed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28882/16]
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
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Disability Services Funding
Fergus O'Dowd
254. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding disability services in County Louth, including the funding available to a programme (details supplied). [28443/16]
Thu, 29 Sep 2016
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Local Authority Boundaries Review
Fergus O'Dowd
142. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his Department's position in relation to the Drogheda boundary review carried in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27872/16]
Thu, 29 Sep 2016
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Office of Public Works Properties
Fergus O'Dowd
172. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform , further to Parliamentary Question No. 918 of 16 September 2016, his plans for a building (details supplied); if he will invest funding to restore the building due to its historic value and position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27873/16]
Thu, 29 Sep 2016
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Cross-Border Projects
Fergus O'Dowd
181. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his Departments position in relation to the following INTERREG and PEACE cross-Border projects (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27964/16]