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Tue, 14 May 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Joe Carey
345. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect surgery in the University Limerick hospital group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20734/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
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Social and Affordable Housing
Joe Carey
504. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if points made in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20737/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Forestry Sector
Joe Carey
1129. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the process of submitting an observation or objection to the establishment of a forestry contract plantation, as administered by his Department, is not dealt with in the same way as a planning permission submission or objection as per the Planning and Development Act 2000 with respect to broad public access to the objection submitted, an independent appeals body and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18454/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Forestry Management
Joe Carey
1142. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to deal with the threat posed by the spruce bark beetle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18526/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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GLAS Eligibility
Joe Carey
1187. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position when a farmer enters into a GLAS contract on leased lands and during the GLAS contract period a new lease is issued by the landowner subsequent to which the farmer cannot fulfil their GLAS obligations for the overall length of the GLAS contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19537/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Water and Sewerage Schemes
Joe Carey
1525. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if consideration will be given to having his Department as the lead agency in the provision of a new funding programme for the provision of sewerage schemes in small towns and villages in conjunction with Irish Water, local authorities and the Department of Rural and Community Development; if consideration will be given to introducing a number of pilot schemes as part of the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18632/19]
Tue, 9 Apr 2019
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UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Joe Carey
244. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress over the past 12 months on the implementation of United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16087/19]
Wed, 3 Apr 2019
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Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Joe Carey
81. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to invite applications under the town and village renewal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15235/19]
Wed, 3 Apr 2019
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Regional Development Initiatives
Joe Carey
89. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the Atlantic economic corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15236/19]
Tue, 2 Apr 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Joe Carey
331. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect a required procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15237/19]
Tue, 2 Apr 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Joe Carey
332. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect an appointment for consultation following general practitioner referral; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15238/19]
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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Naturalisation Applications
Joe Carey
148. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application for citizenship by a person (details supplied); and when a decision will issue in respect of same. [14362/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Human Rights
Joe Carey
161. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position with respect to a UN binding treaty on business and human rights in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13414/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Motor Tax
Joe Carey
1069. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which a person can retrospectively apply for a refund of road tax due to the longer than anticipated illness of an owner when the vehicle could not be used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12812/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility
Joe Carey
1426. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the review of income eligibility limits for social housing will be published; when sanction will be given to increased income limits with particular reference to County Clare in view of the fact that the limits are perceived to be very low; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14049/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Driver Licences
Joe Carey
558. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans in place for UK driver licence holders resident here to continue using their licence in the event of a no-deal Brexit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11601/19]
Thu, 7 Mar 2019
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Regional Action Plan for Jobs
Joe Carey
7. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the regional enterprise plans; her views on the way in which the plans can support job creation in rural Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11166/19]
Thu, 7 Mar 2019
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Regional Development Policy
Joe Carey
59. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the performance of IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland in terms of attracting investment and creating jobs in the regions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11172/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Joe Carey
90. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason non-recurring overtime is regarded in determining the qualification for a third-level student grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10091/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Joe Carey
91. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Education and Skills the provisions of the student grant scheme that determine the definition of non-recurring overtime by the student grant appeals board (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10093/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Flood Relief Schemes Status
Joe Carey
147. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when a flood defence project will be funded (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9056/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Forestry Management
Joe Carey
446. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he has taken and his plans to deal in a sustainable manner with the significant amount of timber left in situ following forestry clearfell; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9046/19]
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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Air Pollution
Joe Carey
198. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a query (details supplied) will receive a response. [8515/19]
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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Road Network
Joe Carey
203. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a query in relation to a road (details supplied) will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8533/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Parental Leave
Joe Carey
76. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the introduction of a new social insurance parental benefit payment to be paid for two weeks to each parent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8107/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Treatment Benefit Scheme Data
Joe Carey
101. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons that availed of dental benefit through the treatment benefit scheme nationally and in County Clare since its extension to the self-employed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8098/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Decentralisation Programme
Joe Carey
180. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is considering further decentralisation of Departments in view of the housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7778/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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HSE Staff
Joe Carey
315. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health the details of the four-year lookback rule in respect of HSE employees seeking to avail of sick pay; if the maximum number of sick days availed of in the rolling four-year period is 183 paid sick days or a combination of 183 paid and unpaid sick days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8022/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Angling Sector
Joe Carey
515. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position in relation to a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7816/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Wage Subsidy Scheme
Joe Carey
613. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the rationale behind the wage subsidy scheme having an entry point of a minimum of 21 hours' work per week; if consideration was given to those persons with a disability who are not in a position to work the minimum number of hours per week but could work for a shorter period in a week; if there has been exceptions in the administration of the scheme to allow a person to work for less than 21 hours per week and the employer being eligible to avail of the wage subsidy scheme; if the scheme will be reviewed to enable those who are not in a position to work the minimum 21 hours to do so on a case-by-case basis in conjunction with the local Intreo office and employer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7896/19]
Tue, 12 Feb 2019
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Social Welfare Appeals Status
Joe Carey
744. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will be informed of the decision of an oral hearing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7141/19]
Thu, 7 Feb 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Joe Carey
169. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6100/19]
Thu, 7 Feb 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Joe Carey
170. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health when a procedure will take place for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6102/19]
Thu, 7 Feb 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Joe Carey
171. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce the cardiac rehabilitation waiting list at Ennis General Hospital. [6103/19]
Thu, 7 Feb 2019
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Mental Health Services Provision
Joe Carey
172. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health the position on access to cognitive behavioural therapy through the County Clare mental health service; his plans to enhance the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6104/19]
Thu, 7 Feb 2019
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Mental Health Services Provision
Joe Carey
183. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 451 of 27 November 2018, the progress made on the recommendation that eight staff be made available for training over a two year programme with a commitment for a further two years; when the service will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6167/19]
Thu, 7 Feb 2019
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Foreshore Licence Applications
Joe Carey
275. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the position on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6157/19]
Wed, 6 Feb 2019
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Live Exports
Joe Carey
20. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which live exports have performed in 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5720/19]
Wed, 6 Feb 2019
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Brexit Supports
Joe Carey
39. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports provided to Bord Bia to assist agrifood businesses to find new markets for their produce in the context of a potentially changed trading environment post-Brexit. [5719/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Student Support Schemes
Joe Carey
221. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Education and Skills the financial supports, both direct and indirect, available to self-employed persons who may wish to return to education at third level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5076/19]
Wed, 30 Jan 2019
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Coast Guard Services
Joe Carey
240. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when an organisation (details supplied) will be reinstated as a declared facility to the Irish Coast Guard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4587/19]
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Joe Carey
216. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application by a school (details supplied) in County Clare to provide an autism spectrum disorder, ASD, unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4039/19]
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Disability Services Funding
Joe Carey
405. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health when 2019 budget allocations will be made known to the charitable disability organisations in order that a person (details supplied) with a disability can take up a position within the disability services sector in view of the fact that the service is currently being curtailed due to the lack of available funding and budget allocations from the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4218/19]
Thu, 24 Jan 2019
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Food Waste
Joe Carey
9. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps that can be taken to reduce food waste, particularly in supermarkets. [3187/19]
Thu, 24 Jan 2019
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Recycling Data
Joe Carey
26. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if progress is being made in increasing the proportion of bottles being recycled; and if he will set a new target for bottle recycling. [3188/19]
Thu, 24 Jan 2019
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Flood Prevention Measures
Joe Carey
97. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position in relation to a flood prevention scheme (details supplied) in County Clare; when it will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3557/19]
Thu, 24 Jan 2019
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Forestry Management
Joe Carey
100. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if matters in relation to a location (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3531/19]
Thu, 24 Jan 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Joe Carey
105. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position in relation to a school building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3556/19]
Wed, 23 Jan 2019
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Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation
Joe Carey
6. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the progress made on the development of the Atlantic economic corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2991/19]
Wed, 23 Jan 2019
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LEADER Programmes Funding
Joe Carey
14. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the expenditure outturn in 2018 under the CLÁR programme; when he plans to invite applications for funding under the 2019 programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2984/19]