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Tue, 20 Nov 2018
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Tourism Promotion
James Browne
562. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding future plans for Ireland’s Ancient East with particular reference to his plans for County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47216/18]
Tue, 20 Nov 2018
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Residential Tenancies Board
James Browne
648. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the Residential Tenancies Board will ensure that an application by a person (details supplied) in County Wexford for a tribunal will be made under section 189 of the relevant Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47776/18]
Tue, 20 Nov 2018
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Commemorative Events
James Browne
678. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for War of Independence and Civil War commemorations in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47923/18]
Thu, 15 Nov 2018
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Mental Health Services Expenditure
James Browne
117. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost, capital and current, of increasing the number of acute mental health beds to 50 per 100,000 of population [47492/18]
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
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Rent Pressure Zones
James Browne
106. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to address the housing crisis in County Wexford; if he will consider establishing Gorey as a rent pressure zone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46923/18]
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
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First Aid Training
James Browne
169. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which a person may apply to become an instructor in mental health first aid as per the course licence purchased by the HSE and assisted by a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47223/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Illness Benefit Waiting Times
James Browne
83. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to address delays affecting illness benefit payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46461/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Pension Provisions
James Browne
197. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to make an allowance for women who took time out from work from the Civil Service on Civil Service-approved schemes to raise children and whose pension is affected as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46984/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Schools Inspections
James Browne
219. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the need for repairs in a school (details supplied); if he will consider the request from the board of management of the school for a full inspection of the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46606/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Legislative Programme
James Browne
268. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to revise harassment laws here taking into consideration the impact of cyberbullying on the mental health of a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46770/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Industrial Relations
James Browne
327. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will engage with an organisation (details supplied) which recently commenced phased industrial action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46595/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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General Practitioner Services Provision
James Browne
350. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the appointment of a general practitioner to a surgery (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46669/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Cyberbullying Issues
James Browne
369. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he has been in contact with the Minister for Justice and Equality with regard to the mental health impact from cyberbullying on the Internet; his plans to bring forward legislation regarding the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46771/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Hospital Services
James Browne
382. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a second cath lab at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46849/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Rare Diseases
James Browne
388. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the creation of the rare disease technology review committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46871/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
James Browne
389. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to change the assessment criteria of orphan drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46872/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Hospital Services
James Browne
412. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of 24-7 cardiac services at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46968/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data
James Browne
442. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of beds provided to the public inpatient CAMHS units nationwide; if any of the beds have been closed at any stage during the year; if so, the details of same; and the number of bed days lost in 2018 from such closures. [47093/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Mental Health Services Data
James Browne
443. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of acute psychiatric beds available for persons over 65 years of age; and the number required to meet the recommendation for same made in A Vision for Change taking account of demographic changes since 2006. [47094/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Mental Health Services Data
James Browne
444. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units to date in 2018. [47095/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Local Electoral Area Boundary Committee Report
James Browne
601. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to sign off on the report of the local electoral area boundary committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46465/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Commemorative Events
James Browne
666. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for War of Independence commemorations, particularly in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46938/18]
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
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RAPID Programme
James Browne
7. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the areas of County Wexford that can apply for funding under the RAPID programme; the amount to be allocated in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46114/18]
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
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HSE Board
James Browne
172. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding reconstituting the HSE board; the grounds of eligibility to become a member of the board; the timeline for the creation of the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46328/18]
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
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National Treatment Purchase Fund Data
James Browne
177. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Wexford awaiting an ear, nose and throat consultation for more than three, six, nine, 12, 18 and 24 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46353/18]
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
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Service Level Agreements
James Browne
178. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the details of the agreement made between the HSE and a section 39 organisation (details supplied); the core deficit that was initially identified by both parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46354/18]
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
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Jobseeker's Allowance
James Browne
273. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the lengthy problems faced by teachers who receive temporary contracts and are considered to have benefitted from permanent contracts and require a lot of paperwork to receive the jobseeker's allowance during the mid-term break; if the process for same will be reviewed for these teachers in view of the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46245/18]
Wed, 7 Nov 2018
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Childcare Costs
James Browne
22. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to develop targeted supports for parents and guardians in County Wexford paying for childcare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45828/18]
Wed, 7 Nov 2018
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
James Browne
65. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he will take to ensure provision of adequate supports at a school (details supplied) for children with special educational needs attending this school; the further steps he will take to address the lack of suitable educational placements at primary level for children with special educational needs and the lack of future educational placements at second-level for children with special educational needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45973/18]
Wed, 7 Nov 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
James Browne
115. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the concerns of a school (details supplied) about the lack of regular professional supports such as psychological, psychiatric, speech and language therapy and occupational therapy for pupils with special educational needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45974/18]
Wed, 7 Nov 2018
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HSE Funding
James Browne
124. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the need for the HSE to provide additional funds for a section 39 organisation (details supplied) to meet its service requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45995/18]
Wed, 7 Nov 2018
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CLÁR Programme
James Browne
159. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to review the CLÁR areas based on the 2016 census returns; the timeline for the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45960/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Tax Collection
James Browne
176. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners have considered the effects of PAYE modernisation on small businesses here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44805/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Revenue Commissioners
James Browne
195. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will consider introducing a freephone telephone number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45247/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Tax Forms
James Browne
211. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 88 of 25 October 2018, if he will examine options in which line managers of persons who do not use the Internet are entitled to request postal communication for employees that are unable to request such contact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45598/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Departmental Reports
James Browne
234. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 60 of 24 October 2018, when the detailed action plan on Rosslare Europort’s requirements in advance of Brexit is due for publication and or finalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45308/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Schools Building Projects Applications
James Browne
316. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for funding by a school (details supplied); if funding will be provided for more office space, a new entrance area and two new classrooms; if consideration has been given to the lack of space in the classrooms there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45142/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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State Claims Agency
James Browne
447. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 279 of 16 October 2018, the reason for the ongoing delay with a claim for compensation lodged with the State Claims Agency in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45857/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Mental Health Services Staff
James Browne
647. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding staffing levels within a specialist team (details supplied) for homeless persons with severe mental health difficulties; if staffing levels are affecting new referrals; if so, his plans to provide adequate mental healthcare to persons with conditions such as acute psychosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45332/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Coillte Teoranta Activities
James Browne
782. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding Coillte’s possible sale of forest acreage at a location (details supplied); the reason for this potential sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45438/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Traffic Management
James Browne
881. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding plans to reduce traffic congestion affecting commuters in County Wexford on the N11 northbound between junction 14 Coyne's Cross and junction 7 Bray south; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44806/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Illness Benefit Payments
James Browne
1018. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason illness benefit for a person (details supplied) was ceased; when payment of the benefit will recommence in view of the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44684/18]
Thu, 25 Oct 2018
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Life Insurance Policies
James Browne
39. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding life assurance providers rejecting applications based on a mental health condition from which a person has since recovered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40656/18]
Thu, 25 Oct 2018
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Tax Forms
James Browne
88. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance his views on the Revenue Commissioners' decision to make P60s available on an online basis only; the position regarding taxpayers who do not have access to a computer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44322/18]
Thu, 25 Oct 2018
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Health Services
James Browne
242. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 459 of 18 September 2018, when he expects to receive the Chief Medical Officer's report on mesh implants carried out here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44327/18]
Thu, 25 Oct 2018
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data
James Browne
245. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a CAMHS appointment; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [44344/18]
Thu, 25 Oct 2018
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Suicide Bereavement Support
James Browne
255. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the LHO areas that have a suicide bereavement liaison worker in tabular form. [44427/18]
Thu, 25 Oct 2018
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Mental Health Services Staff
James Browne
256. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the development of adult and child mental health intellectual disability teams in 2018; and the number of additional new staff appointed to date in 2018. [44428/18]
Thu, 25 Oct 2018
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data
James Browne
257. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of additional staff appointed to the CAMHS service in each CHO to date in 2018; and the net increase in staff numbers resulting from such recruitment in each CHO to date in 2018, in tabular form. [44429/18]
Thu, 25 Oct 2018
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Mental Health Services Data
James Browne
258. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each CHO waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [44430/18]