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Thu, 28 Apr 2016
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Hospital Appointments Administration
John McGuinness
103. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health to set an early date for an appointment for a person (details supplied) at Waterford University Hospital. [8719/16]
Thu, 28 Apr 2016
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Medical Card Applications
John McGuinness
106. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health to issue a medical card as a matter of urgency to persons (details supplied). [8727/16]
Thu, 28 Apr 2016
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Primary Care Centres
John McGuinness
109. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive will grant permission for an extension to the medical centre at Ballyragget, County Kilkenny to accommodate a practice nurse and if he will expedite the matter. [8737/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Illness Benefit Applications
John McGuinness
14. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she has finalised an application by a person (details supplied) and if the person is in receipt of benefit under the illness benefit scheme. [8139/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Illness Benefit Applications
John McGuinness
15. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to review an application by a person (details supplied) under the illness benefit scheme; and if she will continue the payment or if the person will qualify for another benefit. [8140/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Speech and Language Therapy Provision
John McGuinness
275. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will arrange immediately speech and language therapy for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [8085/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Primary Care Centres Data
John McGuinness
277. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if funding is in place to roll out further primary medical care centres in County Kilkenny; the list of locations being considered throughout the country; and if he has a priority list in respect of the centres. [8141/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Health Services Staff Data
John McGuinness
278. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses employed by the Health Service Executive to serve Kilkenny city; if public health nurses are available to cover weekend duty; the level of service being provided by public health nurses in the eastern environs of Kilkenny city given the demographics of this part of the city; the criteria to access the services of a community nurse; the locations of such a service in Kilkenny city; if a public health centre will be provided in the eastern environs of Kilkenny city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8142/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Hospital Appointments Administration
John McGuinness
279. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied). [8143/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Special Educational Needs Staff
John McGuinness
378. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) will lose a special needs assistant during 2016; and if the matter will be reviewed immediately and the decision reversed. [8144/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Control of Horses
John McGuinness
429. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if all local authorities have appointed a designated officer relative to the Control of Horses Act 1996. [8084/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Renewable Energy Incentives
John McGuinness
461. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to consider providing grant aid for the installation of photovoltaic cells on roofs of houses for electricity generation, similar to the grant scheme operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8086/16]
Thu, 21 Apr 2016
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
John McGuinness
7. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if an appeal in respect of an invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited and approved. [7912/16]
Thu, 21 Apr 2016
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
John McGuinness
18. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if an appeal in respect of an application for invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited and approved as they applied on 29 June 2015 and lodged their appeal on 25 August 2015. [7986/16]
Thu, 21 Apr 2016
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Beef Data and Genomics Programme
John McGuinness
36. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if payments under the beef scheme for 2014 will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [7835/16]
Thu, 21 Apr 2016
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Speech and Language Therapy Provision
John McGuinness
54. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if speech and language therapy will be arranged for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he will expedite the matter [7826/16]
Thu, 21 Apr 2016
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Medical Card Applications
John McGuinness
84. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a medical card application by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be fully examined as all the information has been returned by the person. [7968/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Social Welfare Benefits Applications
John McGuinness
23. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if an application under the carer's allowance scheme and the household package scheme will be approved for persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [7310/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
John McGuinness
24. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to expedite and approve an application by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny under the carer's allowance scheme made in November 2015. [7317/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Disability Allowance Payments
John McGuinness
25. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if payment under the disability allowance scheme to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be made to the person's parent; and if the application will be expedited. [7320/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Tax Clearance Certificates
John McGuinness
95. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if a hard copy of a tax clearance certificate will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [7311/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Office of Public Works Staff
John McGuinness
121. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to recruit guides and grounds staff for Kilkenny Castle for the tourist season; and if positions will be offered on a permanent or part-time basis. [7315/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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General Elections Expenditure
John McGuinness
122. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost to date of the 2016 general election; if all the costs are now accounted for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7319/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Humanitarian Assistance Scheme
John McGuinness
201. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence if he will expedite and approve three separate applications for assistance under the flood damage schemes submitted by businesses (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [7312/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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HSE Data
John McGuinness
268. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if payments due to a person (details supplied) in County Carlow will be made in full to the person directly; if there is an outstanding sum due; and if he will expedite the matter [7318/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Home Care Packages Provision
John McGuinness
269. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the hours of home care granted in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be operated in line with the old system rather than under a pilot scheme; and if he will expedite the matter [7321/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Social Welfare Appeals
John McGuinness
54. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [7000/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme
John McGuinness
110. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance to review an application from a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny for a refund of VAT and vehicle registration tax under the disabled driver and disabled passenger scheme. [6663/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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School Completion Programme
John McGuinness
361. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount he allocated to the Kilkenny school completion programme on the Callan Road in Kilkenny in the last five years; if he will ring-fence and increase the fund, given the level and range of services being provided and the importance of these services to the overall school community. [6992/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
John McGuinness
583. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the status of the staffing requirement for all grades and professionals relative to the new building at Saint Luke's General Hospital, County Kilkenny; if the full complement of staff is now recruited to enable all services to be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6993/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Health Services
John McGuinness
584. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the full range of services urgently required by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be provided, the reason for the delay, especially with regard to psychology services; if there is a waiting list; if so, his plans to deal with same; if he will provide the full professional assistance required by the person during school hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6996/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Departmental Properties
John McGuinness
715. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to previous parliamentary questions, to outline the three proposals made to her for the use of a site at Gaol Road in Kilkenny; if she has advanced any of the proposals for consideration; when she will make a final decision on the use of site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6995/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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School Placement
John McGuinness
716. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children with autism spectrum disorder in County Kilkenny who are waiting for an appropriate school placement with supports such as special needs assistants; if she is aware of the large number on the waiting list for a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and her plans to deal with this issue. [6997/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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School Transport Provision
John McGuinness
717. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills to provide a bus service for a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will expedite a positive response. [6998/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Local Authority Housing Funding
John McGuinness
796. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funds he has allocated to Kilkenny County Council and Carlow County Council for purchasing houses for those on the housing list and for families with special needs; if he is satisfied with the progress being made in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6994/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Invalidity Pension Eligibility
John McGuinness
104. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to continue to pay an invalidity pension to a person (details supplied) in County Carlow while that person's appeal is being processed; and if she will arrange an oral hearing. [6004/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Rent Supplement Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
105. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to review and expedite a positive response to a claim by a person (details supplied) in County Carlow, given the new information submitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6006/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme
John McGuinness
153. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will resolve the issues in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny relative to a claim for a refund of value-added tax and vehicle registration tax under the disabled drivers scheme. [6005/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
546. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a surgical procedure will be arranged as soon as possible for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [6001/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
547. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an application under the fair deal scheme will be approved for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [6002/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Private Security Authority Administration
John McGuinness
239. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she has set down the timeframes within which the Private Security Authority must deal with applications and appeals; if so, the details of this; if she monitors the efficiency and response times of this authority; the number of applications and appeals dealt with by the authority since its inception; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4899/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
John McGuinness
336. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a medical device will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny as a matter of urgency. [4898/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Primary Medical Certificates Provision
John McGuinness
387. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a primary medical certificate will be approved without delay for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5196/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
424. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a bed will be provided in University Hospital Waterford for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5328/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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School Closures
John McGuinness
512. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the decision to close the vocational school at Muine Bheag in County Carlow; the process which has to be followed; the stakeholders who must be consulted in such a process; if that consultation took place; her role in such a decision; if she will reverse the decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5327/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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School Transport Administration
John McGuinness
513. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she was consulted by Bus Éireann relative to the changes being made by the company to certain bus routes affecting children with a disability; if she will ask the company to explain its actions and its long-term plans in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5329/16]