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Tue, 20 Nov 2018
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Legislative Process
Joe Carey
660. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when section 49 of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2018 will be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48069/18]
Thu, 15 Nov 2018
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Cultural Policy
Joe Carey
23. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of her efforts and future plans to promote the cultural heritage of sports (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47283/18]
Thu, 15 Nov 2018
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Wage Subsidy Scheme
Joe Carey
197. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a wage subsidy scheme application by a person (details suppled) will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47501/18]
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
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National Sports Policy Framework
Joe Carey
258. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the proposed large-scale sport infrastructure fund that is being established for larger sports projects; the application process for same; when the scheme will be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47281/18]
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
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Working Family Payment Applications
Joe Carey
272. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application by a person (details supplied) for a working family payment will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47344/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Home Help Service Provision
Joe Carey
348. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health when home help hours will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46656/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Motorised Transport Grant Closure
Joe Carey
436. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health when he plans to reinstate the motorised transport grant which was suspended in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47057/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Applications
Joe Carey
561. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be reached on a partial capacity benefit for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46788/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Student Universal Support Ireland Administration
Joe Carey
249. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Education and Skills the redress offered when a parent may take part-time work even though ultimately the total income from that work and social welfare payments remains below the threshold but the necessary 391 day continuous qualifying period is broken in view of the significant monetary impact of special rate student grant for a qualifying student; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44642/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Audiovisual Sector
Joe Carey
478. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the work she is carrying out with respect to the business development of eSports here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45412/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Cancer Screening Programmes
Joe Carey
601. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health the waiting time for CervicalCheck screening participants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45084/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Disability Allowance Payments
Joe Carey
1060. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) will have to wait for payment of arrears in relation to an application for disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45036/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Joe Carey
1086. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there are avenues available for a person to retrospectively adjust the required 391-day continuous period on a qualifying social protection payment in cases in which the person or his or her children need this period to qualify for a SUSI grant, specifically in the context outlined (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45233/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Tax Clearance Certificates
Joe Carey
1148. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the avenues available to an employer to retrospectively gain their qualifying tax clearance status in the instance of an employer being unable to provide a tax clearance certificate to qualify for the wage subsidy scheme due to an appeal being in process with the Revenue Commissioners and in which the appeal is ultimately successful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45865/18]
Wed, 24 Oct 2018
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Flood Relief Schemes Status
Joe Carey
65. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the Ennis south flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43836/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme
Joe Carey
494. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary for the targeted agricultural modernisation schemes, TAMS II, scheme; the reason for the delay in payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43301/18]
Tue, 16 Oct 2018
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Physical Education
Joe Carey
232. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position in regard to the introduction of physical education in primary schools; his plans in regard to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42266/18]
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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Diabetes Strategy
Joe Carey
330. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health the next steps as determined by the HSE in finger test strip utilisation monitoring with respect to the management of patients with diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41052/18]
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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Diabetes Strategy
Joe Carey
334. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health if the finger test strip utilisation monitoring is indicating a cost or a saving over the six months since the FreeStyle Libre reimbursement scheme was launched on 3 April 2018 to young persons with type 1 diabetes aged between five and 21 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41091/18]
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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Diabetes Strategy
Joe Carey
335. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health the way in which persons who have qualified for the use of the FreeStyle Libre device and now turn 22 years of age are to be treated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41092/18]
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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Basic Payment Scheme Payments
Joe Carey
410. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an overdue farm payment will be processed and issued to persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41049/18]
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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Basic Payment Scheme Payments
Joe Carey
413. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an overdue farm payment will be processed and issued to persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41089/18]
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
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School Accommodation Provision
Joe Carey
148. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding additional funding for a project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40275/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Health Services Reports
Joe Carey
432. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health the position in respect of the annual planning process regarding the report of the working group on the development of lymphoedema and lipoedema, in particular in terms of County Clare; and if funds will be included in budget 2019 for the delivery of the service. [39947/18]
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
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Local Improvement Scheme Funding
Joe Carey
75. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount allocated under LIS in 2018 nationally and in County Clare, respectively; if there will be a second round; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38322/18]
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
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Leader Programmes Data
Joe Carey
88. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of projects applied for and approved under the Leader programme to date in County Clare; the number of applications being processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38321/18]
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Joe Carey
192. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new school building project for a school (details supplied) in County Clare; when the project will move to construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38728/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Tax Code
Joe Carey
127. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Finance his plans to exempt or reduce the rate of VAT charged in the delivery of community development projects with a view to maximising the direct spend on communities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37004/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Joe Carey
482. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health the position with regard to the availability of the drug Spinraza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37403/18]
Thu, 5 Jul 2018
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
Joe Carey
212. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive orthodontic treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29756/18]
Thu, 5 Jul 2018
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
Joe Carey
220. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on both referral and treatment waiting lists for children's orthodontics by administrative region; the waiting times for both referral and treatment by region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29773/18]
Wed, 4 Jul 2018
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Office of Public Works Properties
Joe Carey
181. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status and future plans for a closed OPW building (details supplied). [29475/18]
Wed, 4 Jul 2018
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Mental Health Services Provision
Joe Carey
264. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health his plans to deliver mental health services for behavioural therapy and, in particular, dialectical behaviour therapy in County Clare. [29444/18]
Wed, 27 Jun 2018
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Insurance Fraud
Joe Carey
153. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to address fraudulent or exaggerated insurance claims as they apply to small business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28260/18]
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
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Departmental Funding
Joe Carey
11. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding being provided for small-scale local festivals in County Clare in 2018. [26720/18]
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
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Creative Ireland Programme
Joe Carey
22. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the activities happening for Cruinniú na nÓg in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26718/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme
Joe Carey
22. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when he expects to open the 2018 outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme; the amount of funding he plans to allocate towards this funding stream in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25292/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Rural Regeneration and Development Fund
Joe Carey
40. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when he will provide further details on the rural regeneration and development fund, which will provide new funding streams for rural towns, villages and outlying rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25322/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Greenways Development
Joe Carey
80. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the Shannon greenway proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25207/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Tourism Promotion
Joe Carey
110. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the effectiveness of the Wonders of the Wild Atlantic Way marketing campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25206/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Flood Relief Schemes
Joe Carey
270. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position in relation to a flood protection scheme (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24595/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Flood Relief Schemes
Joe Carey
271. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position in relation to a flood protection scheme (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24596/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Flood Relief Schemes
Joe Carey
272. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position in relation to a flood protection scheme (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24597/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Third Level Fees
Joe Carey
288. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Education and Skills when he envisages extending the qualifying criteria for the payment of fees to third level education institutions for returning Irish masters and doctoral students as per the initiative announced by his predecessor on 17 March 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24276/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Medicinal Products Supply
Joe Carey
772. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health the way in which his Department has engaged with industry to explore ways in which new medicines can be more easily introduced here; his plans to update statutory provisions in place regarding the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25060/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Transport Policy
Joe Carey
1098. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date in the implementation of the transport access for all policy in terms of the taxi fleet, buses and trains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25329/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Nursing Staff Provision
Joe Carey
437. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health when the appropriate number of MS specialist nurses for the mid-west region will be filled in view of the recommendations of the 2016 national clinical programme for neurology: model of care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23673/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Invalidity Pension Applications
Joe Carey
621. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for an invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23674/18]
Tue, 22 May 2018
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Passport Applications Data
Joe Carey
126. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which his Department is meeting the expressed time targets with respect to turnaround time both for the renewal and issuing of passports both express and online in the past six months; the body which reviews these targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22563/18]
Tue, 22 May 2018
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Passport Applications Data
Joe Carey
127. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which his Department is meeting targets as outlined through the various media with respect to turnaround time both for the renewal and issuing of passports both express and online in the past six months; the body which reviews these targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22564/18]