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Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Defence Forces Allowances
Jack Chambers
94. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has examined if certain ranks of the Permanent Defence Forces are not in receipt of the minimum wage when their hours worked are compared to their pay and allowances;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34308/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Defence Forces Personnel Data
Jack Chambers
95. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether overseas missions will be compromised with 57.8% of members stating that they intend to leave the Permanent Defence Forces in the next two years as outlined in the Public Service Pay Commission report on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34309/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Defence Forces Allowances
Jack Chambers
96. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which he will respond to the 84.5% of members of the Defence Forces that stated pay levels as a reason to leave in the Public Service Pay Commission report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34310/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Defence Forces Allowances
Jack Chambers
97. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a review undertaken by military management into technical grades 2 to 6 as recommended by the Public Service Pay Commission will be implemented; if so, the implementation timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34311/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Defence Forces Operations
Jack Chambers
103. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the interdiction operations undertaken by the Naval Service in each of the past ten years in tabular form; the number of vessels stopped; the number of vessels boarded or searched; the number of vessels seized or returned to land to be handed over to An Garda Síochána or relevant law enforcement agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34523/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Jack Chambers
138. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the Brexit preparedness work undertaken by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34186/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Jack Chambers
503. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32869/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Jack Chambers
637. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills when development works on a school (details supplied) will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34504/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Family Law Cases
Jack Chambers
681. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to provide a designated support service in the family courts such as advice and help for those who find themselves using the courts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32129/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Citizenship Applications
Jack Chambers
938. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a recent court ruling will be clarified in the context of applications for naturalisation (details supplied); the impact of the ruling on ongoing applications; its impact on completed applications in cases in which naturalisation was granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34169/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Drugs Payment Scheme
Jack Chambers
1517. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if he will implement a monthly cap or limit on the amount paid by sufferers of chronic illnesses for treatment or medication or medical costs related to that illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33260/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Maternity Services
Jack Chambers
1585. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on the proposed relocation of the Rotunda Hospital to Connolly hospital; and the way in which the project has advanced in 2019. [33456/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Hospitals Building Programme
Jack Chambers
1586. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on the Connolly hospital laboratory expansion and replacement. [33457/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Hospital Staff Data
Jack Chambers
1587. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of additional whole-time equivalent staff provided to the rapid access chest pain unit in Connolly hospital. [33458/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Hospital Staff Data
Jack Chambers
1588. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if an additional consultant has been appointed to the stroke unit in Connolly hospital. [33459/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Hospital Facilities
Jack Chambers
1589. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the status of a new radiology intervention suite in Connolly hospital; and the number of additional whole-time equivalent staff that have been provided for same. [33460/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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HSE Governance
Jack Chambers
1896. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the consultation process with each hospital group prior to the announcement of the six regional health areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34316/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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HSE Governance
Jack Chambers
1897. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the name of each clinical director from each hospital group that was consulted in the design of the six regional health areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34317/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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HSE Governance
Jack Chambers
1898. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the name of each person involved in the design of the six regional health areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34318/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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HSE Governance
Jack Chambers
1899. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the clinical specialties which were engaged with from each hospital group on the design of the six regional health areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34319/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Ministerial Meetings
Jack Chambers
1900. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of scheduled meetings he has had with the Sláintecare unit in the past 12 months; the agenda of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34320/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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HSE Governance
Jack Chambers
1901. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health when he expects the regional health areas to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34321/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Health Services Staff Data
Jack Chambers
1902. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of staff in the Sláintecare unit; the job description of each staff member; the grade of each staff member; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34322/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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HSE Governance
Jack Chambers
1903. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the consultation with the HSE in the design of the six regional health areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34323/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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HSE Governance
Jack Chambers
1904. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if concerns have been expressed regarding the care of patients in the design of the regional health areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34324/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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HSE Governance
Jack Chambers
1905. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if there was an external procurement in the design of the regional health areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34325/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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HSE Governance
Jack Chambers
1906. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the healthcare professionals that are involved in the design of the regional health areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34326/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Common Fisheries Policy
Jack Chambers
2145. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the marine service level agreement with the EU is affected by the recent decision to dock Naval Service vessels and take them out of active service; his views on the recent docking; if he has discussed the matter with the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34386/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Climate Change Adaptation Plans
Jack Chambers
2195. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress made in the establishment of a climate action delivery board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32058/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan Implementation
Jack Chambers
2196. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a team has been established to facilitate the development of offshore wind energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32061/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Strategy for Renewable Energy
Jack Chambers
2197. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a working group on microgeneration has been established by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32062/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Building Energy Rating Administration
Jack Chambers
2198. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress made towards increasing the number of businesses and homes with building energy ratings and display energy certificates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32063/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Energy Efficiency
Jack Chambers
2199. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the policy developments related to district heating projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32064/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Abbey Theatre
Jack Chambers
2200. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress made on the expansion of cycling infrastructure; if the cycling project office has been established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32067/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Energy Efficiency
Jack Chambers
2201. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the assessment of rail fleet technology in regard to hybrid trains has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32068/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Waste Management
Jack Chambers
2202. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has begun its public consultation on waste policy; if so, the progress made on waste policy development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32070/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Energy Efficiency
Jack Chambers
2203. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if an annual progress report on energy efficiency targets will be published by the end of 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32071/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Public Procurement Contracts
Jack Chambers
2204. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress made on requiring all procurements of public funds to include green criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32072/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Jack Chambers
2205. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress made in extending low-carbon initiatives to towns and villages; the number of local authorities which have established decarbonising zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32073/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Public Transport
Jack Chambers
2315. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of low-emission buses which will enter the urban bus fleet in the next six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32065/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Light Rail Projects Status
Jack Chambers
2316. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made on adding additional capacity to the Luas network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32066/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Anti-Social Behaviour
Jack Chambers
2415. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures being undertaken to address anti-social behaviour and violence on trains and buses; the measures to ensure passenger safety on trains and buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33147/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Climate Change Adaptation Plans
Jack Chambers
2596. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the progress made on providing increased training to community stakeholders relating to low carbon initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32074/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Home Loan Scheme
Jack Chambers
2870. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the policy underpinning mortgage protection insurance for Rebuilding Ireland home loan applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32133/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Home Loan Scheme
Jack Chambers
2871. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if there has been a competitive tender for mortgage protection insurance for Rebuilding Ireland home loan applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32134/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Home Loan Scheme
Jack Chambers
2872. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if mortgage applicants as part of the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme can source their own mortgage protection insurance if it meets the same terms and conditions as required by the terms of the loan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32135/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Defence Forces Remuneration
Jack Chambers
40. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the timeline for the implementation of priority actions related to technical pay arrangements in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30830/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Departmental Functions
Jack Chambers
41. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department requires approval by him for information issued from the Defence Forces press office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30514/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Defence Forces Operations
Jack Chambers
42. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the cybersecurity incidence response team is exclusively comprised of Defence Forces personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30517/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Defence Forces Operations
Jack Chambers
43. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if there is an external procurement for the cybersecurity incidence response team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30518/19]