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Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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State Examinations
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
447. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education the number of students that were downgraded in three subjects in the 2020 leaving certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25060/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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State Examinations
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
448. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education the number of students that were downgraded in four subjects in the 2020 leaving certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25061/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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State Examinations
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
449. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education the number of students that were downgraded in five subjects in the 2020 leaving certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25062/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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State Examinations
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
450. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education the number of students that were downgraded in six subjects in the 2020 leaving certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25063/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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State Examinations
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
451. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education the number of students that were downgraded in six or more subjects in the 2020 leaving certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25064/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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State Examinations
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
617. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students that did not receive an offer for their CAO level 8 choices in 2020; the number of students that did not receive an offer for their level 8 CAO choices in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25053/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Visa Applications
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
669. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Justice the timeline of the application for a visa stamp by a person (details supplied); when a decision will be made on the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25225/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Visa Applications
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
670. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Justice the timeline of an application by a person (details supplied) for a spouse of Irish national visa; when a decision will be made on the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25254/20]
Wed, 16 Sep 2020
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Disability Services Funding
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
137. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health if there is a fund available to finance long-term care for a person (details supplied) with an intellectual disability in a facility in the UK in which residents of the facility from countries outside the UK require funding from their Government in order to be resident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24303/20]
Wed, 16 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Tests
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
138. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health his views on the urgent need for same-day Covid-19 testing for teachers to enable schools to remain and to allow for the continuity of care for children by teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24350/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
188. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks his plans to provide high-spread broadband to the residents and school at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23996/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Public Transport
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
204. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the provision of public transport services on routes that are frequently used by schoolchildren in addition to teachers and staff commuting to schools in view of the fact that the capacity of public transport has decreased due to Covid-19 and carpooling is not possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23950/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
453. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education the degree to which she has considered an open-window policy at all times in schools in order to increase ventilation in an attempt to decrease the spread of Covid-19 in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23988/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
454. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education when a school (details supplied) will have a permanent building; if a detailed schedule for the work will be provided; the date on which planning permission for the building will be submitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23990/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Tests
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
455. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education the preparation that has been undertaken to facilitate urgent same-day Covid-19 tests for teachers to allow for the continuity of care of children, the building of relationships and in order to ease anxiety of both children and teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23995/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Disease Management
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
791. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to provide care for post-Covid-19 patients who may suffer ongoing fatigue or develop post-viral fatigue syndrome and if unable to get the correct advice and support may go on to develop myalgic encephalomyelitis; and if appropriate care is being provided for those at risk [23997/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Education Policy
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
495. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education the timeline for the introduction of free, safe and adequate period products for publicly funded educational spaces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21251/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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HSE Reports
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
970. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health if the report from the National Treasury Management Agency on the number of treasury units in the HSE has been implemented (details supplied); if not, the reason; the plans in place to implement same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21150/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
8. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education and Skills the supports being made available to the 39 schools that were directed to establish special classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19404/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
25. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education and Skills the provisions in place for immunocompromised students, parents, teachers, teachers that may have immunocompromised children and those that may live with immunocompromised persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19403/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
29. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the back to school clothing and footwear allowance; if persons in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment will be eligible to apply for the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18809/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
78. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the measures included in the July stimulus package to tackle youth unemployment and support young persons to return to the workforce; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18810/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Pensions Reform
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
243. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a provision to exempt persons with small pension funds from the 4% drawdown requirement currently applicable to PRSA funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18729/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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State Examinations
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
536. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the further delay in leaving certificate results; if the delay will not negatively impact some university offers from the United Kingdom for students (details supplied); the communication she has had with the UK to ensure that students here are not disadvantaged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18929/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Education Policy
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
538. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education and Skills if work commenced in March 2020 on the development of interim guidance to support the teaching of social, personal and health education, SPHE, and relationships and sexual education, RSE, at primary and post-primary levels; the status of the guidance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18935/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Disability Services Provision
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
832. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health the supports available to a person (details supplied); if the person is in receipt of the maximum level of support available under the HSE personal assistant service in view of the fact that the supports being received are shared with a sibling and that the current level of support will enable each of them only to shower and get dressed and do nothing further for the day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17981/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Medicinal Products
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
929. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health if a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to the prescription of Epilim to pregnant women will be reviewed; his views on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18148/20]
Thu, 23 Jul 2020
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School Curriculum
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
151. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the relationship and sexual education programme; when the stakeholder consultation will be completed; the level of funding that is available for the implementation of a new sexual education curriculum in schools commencing September 2021; the plans in place to account for the necessary training in advance of the anticipated roll out of the new curriculum; if this new curriculum will begin in September 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17697/20]
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
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Tax Collection
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
97. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the payment date on inheritance tax as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic in view of the fact many will have been unable to prepare and sell properties in time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17485/20]
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
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State Pensions
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
168. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an oral hearing will be facilitated as soon as possible for a person (details supplied) to determine their eligibility for the State pension in view of the fact they are without a source of regular income; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17484/20]
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
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State Pension (Contributory)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
169. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for a widower's pension by a person (details supplied) will be approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17486/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
633. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to provide care for post-Covid-19 patients who may suffer ongoing fatigue or develop post-viral fatigue syndrome and if unable to get the correct advice and support may go on to develop myalgic encephalomyelitis; if appropriate care is being provided for those at risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16659/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Hospital Data
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
826. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health the data from maternity and other hospitals relating to a reduction in the number of preterm births to date in 2020 relative to the equivalent period in previous years; if this has possible significant implications for maternal and neonatal health and related health advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14349/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Abortion Services Provision
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
435. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health the changes made to the model of care for termination of pregnancy in the context of the Covid-19 public health emergency; if access to abortion care in early pregnancy has been negatively impacted by the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11910/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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School Costs
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
230. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of providing free schoolbooks to children at primary and post-primary level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4723/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Capitation Grants
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
231. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of increasing capitation funding to schools to offset the reliance on voluntary contributions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4724/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Third Level Fees
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
232. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of abolishing third-level student fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4725/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Private Schools
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
233. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of a five year period of a school exiting the fee-paying system and becoming fully public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4726/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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School Guidance Counsellors
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
234. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of providing an additional guidance counsellor position for schools with over 500 pupils. [4727/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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School Transport Fees
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
235. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of introducing free travel for children availing of the school transport scheme. [4729/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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DEIS Scheme
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
258. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of increasing funding for the DEIS scheme by 20%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4901/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Health Services Staff Data
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
650. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of recruiting 2,500 additional nurses and midwives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4730/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Health Services Staff Data
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
651. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of hiring 1,000 additional consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4731/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Health Services Staff Data
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
652. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of restoring pay for new entrant consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4732/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Health Services Staff Data
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
653. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of converting agency staff into directly employed HSE staff. [4733/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Health Services Staff Data
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
654. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health the estimated annual full year cost of providing for full reimbursement of examination costs for all non-consultant hospital doctors. [4734/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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General Practitioner Data
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
655. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of delivering free general practitioner care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4735/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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General Practitioner Data
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
656. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of directly employing an additional 500 HSE general practitioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4736/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Health Services Staff Data
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
657. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of employing 1,000 additional practice, community care and public health nurses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4737/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Prescriptions Charges
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
658. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of abolishing prescription charges and rolling out free prescription medicines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4738/20]