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Wed, 6 Nov 2019
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Carer's Allowance Applications
John McGuinness
209. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 164 of 25 September 2019, if a carer's allowance will be approved as a matter of urgency for a person (details supplied). [45747/19]
Wed, 6 Nov 2019
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Widow's Pension Eligibility
John McGuinness
210. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is entitled to a pension following the death of the person's spouse; and if they are entitled to other benefits. [45753/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Public Sector Pensions
John McGuinness
163. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a resolution to the pension entitlements of a person (details supplied) who served in the Defence Forces and the HSE will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44423/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
439. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 542 of 11 June 2019, when a cataract operation will be arranged for a person (details supplied). [44249/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Treatment Benefit Scheme Eligibility
John McGuinness
709. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 795 of 6 September 2019, if an application under the treatment abroad scheme by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if a positive result will be issued. [45429/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Medicinal Products Availability
John McGuinness
710. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health when cannabis medication in tablet form, epidiolex, will be made available here in view of the decision taken by the EU to sanction its use here on 23 September 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45430/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Fuel Allowance Applications
John McGuinness
1033. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason the fuel allowance was not approved in the case of a person (details supplied); and if the application will be reviewed and approved. [44308/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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State Pension (Contributory)
John McGuinness
1034. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a pension by a person (details supplied); if their pre-1979 record has been made available from PeoplePoint; if not, the reason for the delay; and if the pension due from February 2019 will be expedited. [44309/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility
John McGuinness
1079. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the maximum social welfare benefit will issue to a person (details supplied); if disability benefit will be approved in the case; and if supplementary welfare benefit will be approved to assist them. [45023/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
John McGuinness
1113. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an invalidity pension or long-term illness benefit will issue to a person (details supplied). [45427/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility
John McGuinness
1114. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application with supporting letters and work and family history for a State pension (contributory) by a person (details supplied) will be re-examined taking all matters outlined by the person into consideration; and if a positive outcome will be expedited. [45431/19]
Wed, 23 Oct 2019
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Illness Benefit Eligibility
John McGuinness
208. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the contributions record for a person (details supplied) entitles them to benefit during serious illness; and the entitlements available to them as a self-employed person. [43796/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Hospital Appointments Delays
John McGuinness
427. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason for the long delay in providing a bone flap and further medical and or surgical treatments and interventions in the case of a person (details supplied); if it is planned to transfer them from St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, to Beaumont Hospital or for rehabilitation to Dún Laoghaire Hospital; if a long-term care plan will be expedited for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43576/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
John McGuinness
428. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the action he is taking to respond to the staffing and financial crisis being experienced by a project (details supplied); the actions taken to date arising from the transition plan submitted in 2018 from the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43578/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
John McGuinness
429. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to a previous parliamentary question, the long-term care plan for a person (details supplied); the action the HSE has taken to date to resolve the issues and difficulties faced by them on a daily basis; if the HSE will carry out an audit of their needs in view of the fact that the ten minutes allocated in the morning making up a total of one hour is not sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43579/19]
Thu, 10 Oct 2019
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Respite Care Services
John McGuinness
28. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason for the significant fall in the number of overnights with or without day respite accessed by persons with a disability in counties Carlow and Kilkenny since 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41202/19]
Thu, 10 Oct 2019
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Child Benefit Payments
John McGuinness
257. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if payment of child benefit which ceased in 2015 will be reinstated and backdated for a person (details supplied). [41497/19]
Wed, 9 Oct 2019
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
John McGuinness
156. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 785 of 9 July 2019, the status of an application for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied). [41346/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
John McGuinness
269. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in commencing the employment of successful applicants in various posts in the HSE; if applicants for positions nationwide have been contacted by the HSE to explain the reason the appointment process has ceased; if it is policy to impose an embargo on all such positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40838/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
270. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied) with the occupational therapy primary care paediatric service in County Kilkenny; the reason for the delay; the steps he is taking to resolve the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40840/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Forestry Sector
John McGuinness
348. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application by a company (details supplied); the nature of the process; if all stakeholders are consulted on the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40691/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Rural Environment Protection Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
350. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if all overdue farm payments dating back to 2013 will issue to a person (details supplied); and if the matter will be expedited. [40728/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Forestry Sector
John McGuinness
364. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application by a company (details supplied); the nature of the process; if all stakeholders are consulted on the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41030/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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HSE Agency Staff
John McGuinness
161. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a series of matters in relation to the employment of agency staff (details supplied) will be examined; if there is a dispute regarding the rates and charges between an organisation and a company; if the HSE is aware of the issues involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40243/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
162. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if funding will be expedited by the HSE to cover the cost of urgent corrective treatment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40244/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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Cancer Services Provision
John McGuinness
163. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if treatment for breast cancer is prioritised for patients with the BRCA gene and an immediate and extended family history of breast and ovarian cancers; the number of such patients being treated at St. James's Hospital, Dublin; and the waiting list for same. [40245/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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Bus Éireann
John McGuinness
295. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his policy and the policy of Bus Éireann relative to paternity leave; if pension contributions continue to be paid for the employee during the period of leave; if it is paid leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40247/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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Youth Services Funding
John McGuinness
316. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if investment will be increased in youth work in budget 2020 to support the work of youth organisations to deliver more and enhanced youth work services to young persons in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40252/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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Youth Services Funding
John McGuinness
317. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the fact that while the budget of her Department has increased by €511 million between 2014 and 2019 only 2% of that additional funding has been allocated to support youth work; if the lack of financial support for youth services will be addressed in budget 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40253/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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Youth Services Funding
John McGuinness
318. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the fact that while overall expenditure has increased by 12% since 2011 funding for youth work has only increased by 0.3%; if the lack of investment in youth services will be addressed in budget 2020 in order that voluntary youth organisations in County Kilkenny can meet the needs of young persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40254/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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Youth Services Funding
John McGuinness
319. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the allocation to the youth service grant scheme will be increased (details supplied) in budget 2020 in view of the fact that the allocation to the scheme is at 2005 levels not taking inflation into account; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40255/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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Disability Allowance Payments
John McGuinness
342. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a full disability allowance payment will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and the timeframe for a decision in the case. [40246/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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Invalidity Pension Eligibility
John McGuinness
343. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 254 of 27 June 2019, when an invalidity pension will be approved. [40248/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Disability Allowance Applications
John McGuinness
244. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied); and if the matter will be expedited. [40141/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Election Expenditure
John McGuinness
156. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the estimated cost of running each of the four bye-elections being suggested for November 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39584/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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EU Regulations
John McGuinness
272. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the consultation that took place between his Department and the stakeholders relative to SI 420/2019; if an organisation (details supplied) was involved in the consultation; if the text used by other EU countries was examined when implementing EU directive 2017/853; if the concerns being expressed by stakeholders will be considered; if the SI will be amended accordingly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39585/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
373. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a date for an operation will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39581/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Addiction Treatment Services
John McGuinness
374. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if funding will be expedited to prevent the closure of a service (details supplied); if the reason for the shortfall in funding over the past five years which has led to the financial crisis causing the threatened closure will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39582/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Disability Support Services Funding
John McGuinness
375. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of business cases submitted to the HSE from a service (details supplied) that are still being processed without an indication being given to the service of the timeline for each decision; if the funding required by the service will be calculated and provided as a matter of urgency; if two emergency respite beds for clients of the service will be urgently provided in Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39583/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
387. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an operation for a hip replacement for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; if Waterford University Hospital will prioritise the case in view of its urgency and the fact that their quality of life is extremely poor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39661/19]
Wed, 25 Sep 2019
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Health Services Data
John McGuinness
134. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health when a dialysis unit (details supplied) last underwent a quality assurance check by the HSE; the term of the contract for the service with the HSE; the cost of the service per year; the number of patients presenting for dialysis over the lifetime of the contract to date; if there have been complaints from the service users or staff at the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39037/19]
Wed, 25 Sep 2019
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Carer's Allowance Applications
John McGuinness
164. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a carer's allowance will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [39036/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Infectious Diseases
John McGuinness
258. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of cases of CRE confirmed at Waterford University Hospital; the protocol in place if patients are being transferred from the hospital to another health facility; if patients that have been transferred are tracked and monitored for CRE; the steps taken to ensure patient safety and infection control at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38303/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
259. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early appointment for a knee operation will be arranged at Cappagh hospital for a person (details supplied); and if the matter will be expedited. [38304/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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TAMS Applications
John McGuinness
390. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the TAMS scheme; and the reason a previous application failed. [38301/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Invalidity Pension Applications
John McGuinness
508. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an invalidity pension application will be approved for a person (details supplied). [38302/19]
Thu, 19 Sep 2019
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
156. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the options and interventions being put in place for the long-term care by CAMHS of a person (details supplied); if family support will be provided in this case; and if he will expedite the matter. [38129/19]
Wed, 18 Sep 2019
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Departmental Circulars
John McGuinness
96. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will explain the rationale relative to circular 15/2016 from his Department on the subject of superannuation benefits; if there is an outcome as yet to the clarification promised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37903/19]
Wed, 18 Sep 2019
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Disability Allowance Applications
John McGuinness
222. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a disability payment will be approved for a person (details supplied); and if the matter will be expedited. [37902/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Defence Forces Recruitment
John McGuinness
84. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the criteria used in the appointment of members of the public to interview boards dealing with positions in the Defence Forces; if there is a geographical representation on such interview boards; if preference is given to applicants based or living in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37339/19]