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Fri, 3 Dec 2021
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Health Services
Francis Noel Duffy
128. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if a decision has been made with regard to the allocation of the €500,000 to address the crack cocaine crisis announced as part of Budget 2022; if not, the date by which this decision will be made in view of the fact that community drugs projects are struggling to maintain services and have no clarity on available funds from 1 January 2022 to meet the needs of service users on crack cocaine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59347/21]
Thu, 25 Nov 2021
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Food Poverty
Francis Noel Duffy
111. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Social Protection if an update will be provided on the work of the Working Group on Food Poverty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57822/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Departmental Schemes
Francis Noel Duffy
201. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his engagement with the European Commission to identify supports for the low-cost retrofit loan scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57437/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Departmental Schemes
Francis Noel Duffy
202. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the low-cost retrofit loan scheme for residential retrofitting will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57438/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Driver Licences
Francis Noel Duffy
219. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will process and expedite the renewal of an SPSV licence for a person (details supplied) considering all necessary documents are intact and have been submitted, including confirmation that the renewal of their IRP card is being processed. [57347/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Planning Issues
Francis Noel Duffy
286. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will publish the membership of the working group appointed by the Attorney General to examine planning legislation; and the terms of reference for the working group. [57339/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Rental Sector
Francis Noel Duffy
287. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the commission on housing once established will review the progress of cost-rental delivery in Ireland. [57340/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Housing Provision
Francis Noel Duffy
288. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the timeline for winding up the strategic housing development application; and the final date a decision on a strategic housing development application will be made by An Bord Pleanála. [57341/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Foreign Policy
Francis Noel Duffy
320. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagement with both Presidents Herzog and Abbas on Israel’s designation of six Palestinian non-governmental organisations as terrorist organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57344/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Foreign Policy
Francis Noel Duffy
321. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of the situation in Ethiopia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57345/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Official Travel
Francis Noel Duffy
444. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will report on his recent visit to Jordan. [57346/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Mental Health Policy
Francis Noel Duffy
465. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Justice if her Department will review the need for pre-arrest diversions to psychiatric services for persons with mental health illnesses as recommended in a recent report (details supplied). [56971/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Francis Noel Duffy
584. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health the consent guidelines for Covid-19 vaccinations for persons over 18 years of age diagnosed with non-verbal autism or other forms of intellectual disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56969/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Francis Noel Duffy
585. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that heavily pregnant women who have tested positive for Covid-19 and require medical attention are left in Covid-19 ward waiting rooms for ten hours; if there are HSE guidelines for medical care specifically for pregnant women who have contracted Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56970/21]
Thu, 18 Nov 2021
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Passport Services
Francis Noel Duffy
197. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the current difficulties surrounding the emergency passport service; if his Department is reviewing the emergency telephone line to increase capacity due to large volume of callers; if persons can get an immediate urgent appointment with the passport office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56699/21]
Thu, 18 Nov 2021
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Youth Services
Francis Noel Duffy
273. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will review the restrictions on youth group work which are currently restricted to pods of six given the vast majority of volunteer led youth work has not been able to resume or to have open access services such as youth cafés and drop ins and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56698/21]
Thu, 11 Nov 2021
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Housing Policy
Francis Noel Duffy
8. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the establishment of the commission on housing and its terms of reference; when the membership of the commission will be appointed; the sectors he will target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54956/21]
Thu, 11 Nov 2021
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Housing Provision
Francis Noel Duffy
99. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the delivery of housing under the Housing for All plan (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54957/21]
Wed, 10 Nov 2021
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Departmental Reviews
Francis Noel Duffy
101. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the working group to review Irish planning legislation will be established; when the terms of reference will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54958/21]
Wed, 10 Nov 2021
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Local Authorities
Francis Noel Duffy
102. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the review by the County and City Management Association of local authority capacity and resources before the Planning and Development (Amendment) (LSRD) Bill 2021 is enacted to ensure local authorities are adequately resourced and appropriately staffed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54959/21]
Tue, 9 Nov 2021
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Environmental Schemes
Francis Noel Duffy
350. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the decarbonised zones project; when decarbonised zones will be approved, guidelines issued and when the steering committee structures will be outlined considering that deadlines for submission was 21 April 2021. [54691/21]
Tue, 9 Nov 2021
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Local Authorities
Francis Noel Duffy
351. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the sources of funding for the planned decarbonised zone activity and the support for project managers to enable local authorities to support this significant new activity. [54692/21]
Tue, 12 Oct 2021
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Tax Code
Francis Noel Duffy
112. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Finance the justification for the 4% interest charged per annum on deferred local property tax in cases in which the Revenue Commissioners make a determination that a householder's income is insufficient and does not have the capacity to pay the tax; if this high interest charge will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49242/21]
Tue, 12 Oct 2021
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National Development Plan
Francis Noel Duffy
133. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the breakdown of the source of funding for the National Development Plan over the next ten years. [49241/21]
Tue, 12 Oct 2021
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Schools Building Projects
Francis Noel Duffy
262. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education if her Department will undertake a full technical inspection to consider the current state of a school building (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49240/21]
Thu, 7 Oct 2021
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Direct Provision System
Francis Noel Duffy
117. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when it is expected that HIQA will commence inspection of direct provision accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48306/21]
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
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Housing Policy
Francis Noel Duffy
107. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans and those of his Department to reserve units in housing developments for first-time buyers as set out in the Housing for All plan; the timeline for this provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46318/21]
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
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Planning Issues
Francis Noel Duffy
130. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider removing the section in the draft development plan guidelines which restricts councillors from addressing matters that are the subject of other legislative provisions such as NZEB and passive house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46319/21]
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
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Forestry Sector
Francis Noel Duffy
851. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of and position regarding the forestry licensing log-jam; the number of licences which have been granted; the number which are left to process; the length of time it is estimated it will take to clear the queue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46320/21]
Tue, 21 Sep 2021
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Economic and Social Research Institute
Francis Noel Duffy
59. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Finance if he has given consideration to the recent ESRI article which recommends increased borrowing to double capital investment in public housing including the delivery of cost-rental units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33423/21]
Wed, 15 Sep 2021
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Waste Management
Francis Noel Duffy
200. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the legislative framework for the deposit return scheme will be introduced; when he expects the scheme to be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43606/21]
Wed, 15 Sep 2021
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Public Transport
Francis Noel Duffy
240. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport when the planning application for the railway order for Metrolink is expected to be lodged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43607/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Housing Policy
Francis Noel Duffy
364. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a development of four units on 0.4 ha is exempt from Part V; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42586/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Human Rights
Francis Noel Duffy
451. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a person (details supplied); if he has spoken to Chinese authorities on the person's case; his plans to ensure the person's safe return; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42585/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Emergency Departments
Francis Noel Duffy
997. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if there is a national protocol and guidelines for providing food to patients in accident and emergency departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41518/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Emergency Departments
Francis Noel Duffy
998. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health the guidelines on the frequency with which a patient is updated on their care while being in an accident and emergency department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41519/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Emergency Departments
Francis Noel Duffy
999. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if will consider that in cases in which a patient is told after triage that there is a 12-hour wait, the patient can be allowed to go home to rest and return to the hospital and not be put to the end of the queue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41520/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Solar Energy Guidelines
Francis Noel Duffy
654. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of the review by his Department of siting and size conditions for rooftop solar panels on homes as part of the current development of interim planning regulations; the details of the stated need to consider environmental assessment reporting before finalisation; when the interim planning regulations will be submitted to the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39668/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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National Asset Management Agency
Francis Noel Duffy
669. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the process for purchasing NAMA-owned properties in particular derelict vacant units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40028/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Citizenship Applications
Francis Noel Duffy
825. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39672/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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School Accommodation
Francis Noel Duffy
959. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education her plans on using the zoned school site on Stocking Avenue; if there is a timeframe for when plans will be developed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39669/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Special Educational Needs
Francis Noel Duffy
960. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education if she will allocate the full additional special education teaching hours to a school (details supplied) needed as a result of being a developing school and that has a higher than average enrolment of children with additional needs and has measurably fewer resource teaching hours than equivalent developed schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39670/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Francis Noel Duffy
2711. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health the detail of a valid proof of vaccination for passengers arriving from non-EU/EUA countries such as the United States of America; if passengers who have been vaccinated with vaccines not yet approved in the EU will be considered as vaccinated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38838/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Francis Noel Duffy
2938. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health the reason for the period of natural immunity through contracting Covid-19 is considered six and not nine months as supported by the HSE for persons to request an EU Digital COVID Certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39667/21]
Thu, 15 Jul 2021
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Asylum Seekers
Francis Noel Duffy
277. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the asylum seekers being moved from Cork to Letterkenny despite the impact this will have on integration (details supplied); if they are being moved for own-door accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38837/21]
Thu, 24 Jun 2021
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Housing Provision
Francis Noel Duffy
47. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the projections and targets that have been made for the delivery of cost-rental units by his Department for 2022; the funding that will be required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33422/21]
Thu, 24 Jun 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Francis Noel Duffy
411. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if the vaccination programme has been readjusted to include the prioritisation of pregnant women as advised by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee; when pregnant women will be vaccinated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26331/21]
Thu, 24 Jun 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Francis Noel Duffy
412. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if he will consider accepting proof of vaccination from Irish citizens returning to Ireland who have received vaccinations (details supplied) in order to waive mandatory hotel quarantine in which such citizens have the capacity to quarantine and self-isolate at home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26332/21]
Tue, 22 Jun 2021
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Referendum Campaigns
Francis Noel Duffy
326. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the referendum on the right to housing will be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33424/21]
Tue, 22 Jun 2021
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Housing Policy
Francis Noel Duffy
327. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the terms of reference for the Commission on Housing will be published; if the membership of the Commission will include relevant experts within the housing sector such as architects, academics and experts in sustainable planning, homelessness and rental market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33425/21]