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Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Architects Register
John McGuinness
298. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of a report (details supplied); his plans to act on the report and insert the grandfather clause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14246/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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DEIS Scheme
John McGuinness
382. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a DEIS application by a school (details supplied) will be expedited. [13840/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Special Educational Needs Staff
John McGuinness
383. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if insurance cover will be extended to cover SNAs delivering home tuition during the summer in the homes of participants. [13841/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Student Universal Support Ireland
John McGuinness
435. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if SUSI grant criteria will be reviewed to allow funding for part-time courses in cases in which the applicant has a disability preventing them from taking a full-time course in accordance with section 8(3) of the Student Support Act 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14234/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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School Transport
John McGuinness
439. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if refunds will be issued to parents in cases in which the school transport system was not used since 12 March 2020; if a discount will be issued to parents affected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14243/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Meals-on-Wheels Services
John McGuinness
499. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 1113 of 3 June 2020, when her officials made contact with the sponsors of the scheme; the dates and outcomes of such meetings; if the HSE was involved in the meetings; if a satisfactory outcome has been reached; if the funding is now being provided for the assistant supervisor position which was originally established in 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13909/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Childcare Services
John McGuinness
596. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if funding will be made available to a group (details supplied) to enable it to continue to provide the service while making a move to temporary accommodation and to a permanent location; the actions taken to date to support the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14244/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Wards of Court
John McGuinness
617. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of recent deaths out of the total of 85 wards of court that occurred in nursing homes; the number of deaths in the reported 85 that died due to Covid-19; the number of the 85 that came under the remit of the general solicitor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13997/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Wards of Court
John McGuinness
618. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of wards of court who come under the remit of the general solicitor; if there was a family or family member that could have acted as their committee in each case; the average length of time probate takes in such cases by reference to past cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13998/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Medical Inquiries
John McGuinness
660. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the advice received in 2016 regarding the missing samples from persons (details supplied) which led to the decision not to hold an enquiry; and the person or body that gave the advice. [14247/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Health Services Staff
John McGuinness
684. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 160 of 26 June 2019, if a person (details supplied) was in receipt of a yearly increment; if the HSE refused to accept their resignation in November 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13842/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Disability Services Provision
John McGuinness
698. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a long-term placement will be provided urgently through a service to a person (details supplied); if home supports will be provided immediately in view of the fact they cannot be cared for at home and they are a danger to themselves and others; and if the required intervention will be expedited. [13908/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Primary Medical Certificates
John McGuinness
709. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the date on which a primary medical certificate was issued to a person (details supplied); the date on which they were notified of the decision; the number of times the case was reviewed; the outcome of each; the dates they were notified of changes to the decision regarding the certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13935/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Vaccination Programme
John McGuinness
724. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if residents of nursing homes were given the option of availing of the 'flu vaccine in 2019; his plans on same for 2020; if his Department or another health agency under his remit issued advice in this regard to nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13995/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
John McGuinness
725. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if his Department will approve visiting guidance for nursing homes; the name of the organisation that is drawing up the guidelines; the title of the person managing the process; the reason there was no response to HIQA when this issue was queried after two weeks or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13996/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Primary Medical Certificates
John McGuinness
726. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the date on which a primary medical certificate was issued to a person (details supplied); the date on which they were notified of the decision; the number of times their case was reviewed; the outcome of each review; the dates on which they were notified of a change of decision regarding the certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13999/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Public Sector Staff
John McGuinness
93. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 228 of 27 March 2018, if the staff at Shannon Commercial Properties that commenced their employment with Shannon Development will be redeployed as a matter of urgency in view of the length of time they have been on the redeployment list; the number of staff involved; if the Labour Relations Commission recommendation 21632 will be honoured; the efforts made since 2017 to redeploy the staff affected; if he will intervene to approve the redeployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12866/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs Staff
John McGuinness
135. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an increased number of special needs assistants will be approved for a school (details supplied) to support the current extra needs of students and the new students enrolled; if the various needs of the students requiring supports will be examined in view of the fact extra training will be required to support their needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12867/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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School Funding
John McGuinness
136. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the request for funding to lease an established outdoor facility for physical education purposes by a school (details supplied) will be approved as a matter of urgency in view of the fact that the facilities of the school are operating beyond a safe capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12868/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Cancer Services
John McGuinness
409. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if cervical testing has been restored to normal levels of activity; if there is a backlog of appointments; if it is normal for patients to be waiting for six months or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12865/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Pension Provisions
John McGuinness
491. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 608 of 3 June 2020, if the matter will be directed to another office (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a number of persons are seeking information on their entitlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13221/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Undocumented Irish in the USA
John McGuinness
23. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress in assisting the undocumented in the United States of America; and the strategy to resolve the issues with the authorities in the United States of America. [11927/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Value Added Tax
John McGuinness
53. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reducing the VAT rate on hire clothing to 13.5% in the October 2020 budget; and the reason for the decision to increase the rate from 13.5% to a higher rate some years ago. [11929/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Visa Applications
John McGuinness
22. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the advice being given to a person (details supplied) attempting to return from New Zealand before the end of their work visa; and if assistance will be provided to obtain a transit visa from the Australian Department of Home Affairs. [10055/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Departmental Correspondence
John McGuinness
613. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if correspondence from Gaisce regarding a person (details supplied) has been considered; and if she will reject the recommendation to terminate employment and insist on a fair and just outcome. [10064/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Carer's Allowance
John McGuinness
646. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if carer’s allowance will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied); and if required, if an oral hearing will be arranged. [9859/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Working Family Payment
John McGuinness
660. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if family income supplement will be approved for persons (details supplied). [10065/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Tax Collection
John McGuinness
90. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the amount of VRT and other tax liabilities collected on behalf of the Revenue Commissioners by NCT centres since a company (details supplied) was appointed to do so; when the tax collected by the company is transferred to the Revenue Commissioners; the amount outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9068/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Schools Building Projects Applications
John McGuinness
254. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has assessed the need for two new mainstream classrooms, one special education teaching room, large-scale refurbishment of existing buildings and associated redevelopment of the grounds of a school (details supplied); the status of the two applications to have the works approved and funded; if his officials have engaged with the board of management of the school regarding the proposed building project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9062/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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School Enrolments
John McGuinness
255. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students seeking a place in a secondary school in Kilkenny city for commencement in September 2020; if these students will be accommodated in Kilkenny city schools; his views on whether this is a growing issue; the action he plans to take to solve the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9071/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
John McGuinness
256. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of places available in special units of schools in Kilkenny city for the education and support of children with Down syndrome; if there are sufficient places available for 2021; and the position of a person (details supplied) awaiting a place at a school. [9072/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
John McGuinness
257. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) is entitled to a wage subsidy payment from his Department in view of the fact their income as a secondary school teacher doing 11 hours of resource teaching and 11 hours from casual substitution has ceased due to school closures. [9073/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
John McGuinness
461. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if a business in receipt of the Covid-19 wage subsidy scheme is obliged to pay a full wage to an employee should the employee be absent from work for a day or more. [9067/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Disability Services Provision
John McGuinness
606. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if funding will be expedited for the accommodation and care of a person (details supplied). [8830/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Disability Services Provision
John McGuinness
607. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to a previous parliamentary question relating to a person (details supplied) and response from the HSE of 25 November 2019, his views on the response; the steps he has taken to provide services and supports for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8831/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Pension Provisions
John McGuinness
608. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the pension entitlements of a person (details supplied); and if the full details of the person's pension and benefits will be released. [8832/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Disability Services Provision
John McGuinness
644. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 882 of 8 May 2019, if he will provide an up-to-date report on the services required by a person (details supplied); the progress made on the staffing issues outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9064/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Disability Services Funding
John McGuinness
645. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the funding required to restore the level of services that were in place prior to the cuts being applied over the past ten years at a service (details supplied) for the care of persons with an intellectual disability will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9065/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Hospitals Discharges
John McGuinness
646. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in discharging a person (details supplied) to the person's home; if the requirements for the person to be cared for at home have to be agreed between the parent and the HSE; if the director of public health nursing in County Kilkenny has met with a person; if so, the outcome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9066/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Electricity Grid
John McGuinness
824. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of megawatts of solar power that have been put onto the national grid in each of the years 2015 to 2019 and to date in 2020; the projection for 2020; the number of grid connection applications granted in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9061/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Driver Test
John McGuinness
936. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when HGV driver tests will be resumed; and if the Road Safety Authority has contracts with the ETBs to provide theory tests for those seeking a HGV licence. [9069/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Meals-on-Wheels Services
John McGuinness
1113. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the position of assistant supervisor will be funded to manage the meals on wheels project operated by a community employment scheme (details supplied); if she will continue the arrangement authorised and entered into in 2002 when the first assistant supervisor was appointed to the project which continued up to February 2020 when the person retired; and if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the HSE also provides funding for the initiative and without the assistant supervisor position being filled as a matter of urgency, the future of the project will come into question. [9063/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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State Pension (Contributory)
John McGuinness
1114. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has considered giving further relief to a greater number of women who stayed at home to raise their family at a time in their lives when they could have gone back to work; if the proposal has been examined in terms of the numbers who may qualify; and if so, the estimated cost. [9074/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Carer's Allowance
John McGuinness
1140. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal for a carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied); when a decision will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9417/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Social Welfare Appeals
John McGuinness
1141. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when restrictions allow, if an oral hearing can be arranged for a person (details supplied). [9418/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Social Welfare Appeals
John McGuinness
1142. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when restrictions allow, if an oral hearing can be arranged for a person (details supplied). [9419/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Home Loan Scheme
John McGuinness
1228. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the reason for the delay in issuing approval to county councils for housing loans; and if the matter will be expedited. [9075/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Pension Provisions
John McGuinness
100. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a resolution to the pension entitlements of a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8237/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Commencement of Legislation
John McGuinness
387. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when Part 7 of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 will be operational. [8238/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Forestry Sector
John McGuinness
697. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address the numerous issues raised with him by the forestry industry regarding licences for forestry operations; his views on whether there is a crisis situation in the industry; if so, the way in which he plans to address it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8240/20]