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Thu, 11 Oct 2018
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Medical Card Applications
John McGuinness
111. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card has not issued to a person (details supplied). [41591/18]
Thu, 11 Oct 2018
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Community Employment Schemes Supervisors
John McGuinness
200. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress made in putting in place a pension scheme for community employment supervisors as outlined in a recent Dáil Éireann motion which was passed on the matter. [41592/18]
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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Tax Compliance
John McGuinness
48. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) is on the correct rate of tax with regard to their pension. [40618/18]
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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Medicinal Products Availability
John McGuinness
223. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the drug niraparib will be made available to a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that they are platinum resistant and due to this were refused access to the drug by the compassionate access programme; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the drug is available in the UK and Europe for both sets of patients; and if the matter will be expedited. [40620/18]
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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Illness Benefit Applications
John McGuinness
473. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a request for a full review of the benefit paid to a person (details supplied) from 2009 to 2011 will be expedited; if full benefit will continue to be paid to the person during the appeal process; and the way in which a matter such as this can be pursued seven years later in view of the circumstances of the case and the fact that the local welfare office approved the person's working arrangements. [40619/18]
Thu, 4 Oct 2018
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Autism Support Services
John McGuinness
159. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his views on the use of autism assistance dogs; if his Department or the HSE will engage with an organisation (details supplied) to discuss the possibility of funding a project to the extent of the cost of eliminating the waiting list of 200 children and families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40517/18]
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
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Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
206. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the community services being provided to a person (details supplied) by the HSE to assist with medical issues as outlined by the person's general practitioner; and if the matter will be fully investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40261/18]
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
207. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an urgent appointment at University Hospital Waterford urology department for a person (details supplied) will be provided. [40262/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Agriculture Scheme Appeals
John McGuinness
467. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a written appeal submitted on behalf of a person (details supplied) will be processed without delay; and if the case will be examined with a view to restoring payment and ensuring the applicant qualifies. [39454/18]
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
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Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage
John McGuinness
148. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if approval will be given for the use of the drug pembrolizumab in the case of a person (details supplied). [39235/18]
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
274. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to arrange a hip replacement at UHW for a person (details supplied); his views on whether there is an onus on him to insist that the HSE rectify the situation without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38371/18]
Wed, 19 Sep 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
99. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an operation for a hip replacement at UHW will be arranged for a person (details supplied). [37937/18]
Wed, 19 Sep 2018
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications
John McGuinness
145. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a domiciliary care allowance will issue to a person (details supplied). [37938/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Defence Forces Pensions
John McGuinness
101. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if payments due to a person (details supplied) will be issued. [37405/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Tax Settlements
John McGuinness
139. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if an appeal in relation to the tax affairs of a person (details supplied) will be determined without delay in view of the fact that the ability of the business to tender effectively is being affected; the rationale behind the decision to set the rate of RCT at 35%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37406/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Child and Family Agency Payments
John McGuinness
687. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the Tusla family services grant will be paid to an education centre (details supplied). [37371/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Special Educational Needs Staff
John McGuinness
267. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a special needs assistant will be appointed on a specific basis to assist a person (details supplied) when the term commences at a school; and if the appeal which has been lodged will be expedited. [35825/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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School Staff
John McGuinness
268. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to address the issue of two super sized classes at a school (details supplied); if he will engage with the school to resolve this issue as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35826/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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State Examinations
John McGuinness
274. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which students that undertake extra subjects for their junior certificate outside of their registered school will be assessed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35897/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Legislative Measures
John McGuinness
460. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if Part IV section 27 of the Succession Act 1965 will be reviewed to determine whether it requires amendment; if he is satisfied with the operation of this Part of the Act; his views on whether the administration of estates should be carried out by an independent agency to give greater transparency and accountability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35824/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Hospital Complaints Procedures
John McGuinness
566. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not been fully treated at a hospital; if a complaint submitted to the hospital manager will receive a response as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35413/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Medical Card Administration
John McGuinness
567. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card issued to a person (details supplied) was withdrawn five weeks after being issued; and if the card will be renewed until the error or issues are resolved. [35414/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Disability Support Services Provision
John McGuinness
632. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided for the long-term care of a person (details supplied); and if the application by organisations will be expedited in view of the fact that the case is urgent. [35666/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Defence Forces Retirements
John McGuinness
45. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a green discharge book will be issued to a person (details supplied); and if the request will be expedited. [32463/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Data
John McGuinness
821. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cases before the Criminal Injury Compensation Tribunal involving the prison service; the length of time each one has been waiting for a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33316/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Data
John McGuinness
822. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number and names of those that serve on the Criminal Injury Compensation Tribunal; the number of cases dealt with each year; the cost per year of the tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33317/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Health Services Funding
John McGuinness
1342. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if adequate funding will be provided for care homes in County Kilkenny that to date have been under-funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32464/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Health Services Staff Remuneration
John McGuinness
1343. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that employees at a centre (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who reach retirement age and want to continue working are being offered a salary based on the first point of the salary scale; his view on whether this is appropriate; if this is the practice in all section 38 and section 39 organisations; his views on whether such a practice has the potential to have a bias towards pay levels in the sector relative to experience and qualifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32465/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Hospital Services
John McGuinness
1520. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if hip and knee operations deemed to be urgent will be arranged for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33271/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Narcolepsy Issues
John McGuinness
1521. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the supports and assistance being provided to persons suffering from unique narcolepsy disorder; his views on a no-fault compensation redress scheme for the 65 or more families now commencing legal action; if he will engage with the group, the HSE and the State Claims Agency to resolve matters outside court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33274/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Health Insurance Company Payments
John McGuinness
1534. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the amount outstanding in payments due from private health insurers to public hospitals; the amount due to each hospital on an aged debt spreadsheet; if there is a system in place in each hospital to ensure the full amount is claimed from health insurance companies and that the hospital is not underbilling; the number of bed nights that are partially paid for or rejected by insurers in public hospitals in each of the years 2014 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33315/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
1577. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early appointment will be arranged at University Hospital Waterford for a person (details supplied). [33474/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
1578. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied). [33475/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
1579. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the HSE sexual health and crisis pregnancy programme, SHCPP, is adequately funded to ensure that all agencies offering support in crisis pregnancy can continue their well-established services; the amount of funding allocated to such agencies by the SHCPP in each of the past five years and to date in 2018; if funding will not be cut or withdrawn from the agencies concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33476/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Medicinal Products Availability
John McGuinness
1599. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the drug nusinersen Spinraza, which has been prescribed for a person (details supplied), will be made available to them. [33574/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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HSE Staff
John McGuinness
1794. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the maximum redundancy package will be offered to the staff at St. Patrick's care centre, Kells Road, Kilkenny; if his Department or the HSE is involved in the negotiations with the staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34891/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Road Safety Authority Data
John McGuinness
2142. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will publish or make available to a company (details supplied) the report submitted to the Road Safety Authority, RSA, from a group relative to certain matters pertaining to the company; if he will request the RSA to engage with the company to resolve matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32462/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications
John McGuinness
2479. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the report submitted recently relative to an application for domiciliary care allowance by a person (details supplied) will be considered as a matter of urgency; and if a request for an oral hearing will be expedited. [33189/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Carer's Allowance Eligibility
John McGuinness
2481. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is in receipt of her full entitlements. [33273/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Hospital Services
John McGuinness
438. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason the consultant paediatrician, senior dietitian and diabetes nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, issued a letter to the parents of those attending the services outlining restrictions to the services and stating that there is a severe lack of resources available; the reason this situation arose; the steps he plans to take to ensure that the services in question are fully resourced; if each parent will be contacted to inform them of his views on the matter in order to alleviate the fears created; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31980/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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State Pension (Non-Contributory) Applications
John McGuinness
698. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a State pension (non contributory); and if the appeal will be expedited. [31981/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Property Tax Exemptions
John McGuinness
167. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if an exemption to the household charge will be examined to help support family carers. [30068/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Special Educational Needs Staff
John McGuinness
274. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application by a school (details supplied) for a special needs assistant will be expedited. [30977/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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General Practitioner Services Provision
John McGuinness
397. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if general practitioner cards will be extended to all carers in receipt of the respite care support grant. [30066/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
398. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if panic buttons and personal alarms will be made available to persons under 65 years of age who are vulnerable and require 24/7 care. [30067/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Nursing Home Accommodation Provision
John McGuinness
646. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if suitable inpatient accommodation and a step-down facility will be provided for older persons in counties Carlow and Kilkenny in view of the fact that the census figures show a significant increase in this cohort of the population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30760/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
John McGuinness
692. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the drug ixazomib for a person (details supplied) will be covered by the HSE; if permissions that may be needed to cover the cost and use of the drug will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30959/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
696. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will receive an early date for an assessment and scopes at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, based on the referrals made by their general practitioner, who described their case as urgent. [31017/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Carer's Allowance Applications
John McGuinness
858. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [30065/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Supplementary Welfare Allowance Appeals
John McGuinness
859. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a supplementary welfare allowance will be awarded to a person (details supplied); and if the appeal submitted recently will be expedited. [30069/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals
John McGuinness
909. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a domiciliary allowance by a person (details supplied). [30978/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Credit Union Services
John McGuinness
86. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if the policy or regulation that prevents credit unions from introducing a debit card facility unless they have an asset base of €75 million will be reviewed; his views on whether the €75 million threshold is too high; his plans to encourage the reduction of the figure to €50 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29077/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Schools Building Projects
John McGuinness
175. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking to ensure that the providers of school furniture under the schools bundle 5 construction project will be paid in full; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in one case a small company has provided €250,000 worth of furniture and is still not paid and that the non-payment threatens its future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29074/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Departmental Correspondence
John McGuinness
322. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will issue an apology to the family of a person (details supplied) in view of the circumstances of the person's death; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28984/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Commissions of Investigation
John McGuinness
337. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the progress being made in the investigation of the abuse suffered by persons (details supplied) while in the care of the HSE; if the investigation is operating within the timeframe envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29071/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Autism Support Services
John McGuinness
338. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the status of a pilot autism strategy to examine the existing services and supports available to individuals with autism and their families in the south east, with a view to improving services and learning from the lived experiences of those involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29072/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Health Services Staff Remuneration
John McGuinness
339. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the restoration of pay in section 39 agencies; his further plans to consider applying the new pay levels retrospectively; his views on the HSE report into the matter; if he has costed the restoration of pay, the realignment of incremental scales and the payment of arrears due for all of the section 39 agencies; his further views on the talks between the unions concerned and the HSE relative to these matters and the possibility of strike action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29076/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Autism Support Services
John McGuinness
377. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the status of a pilot autism strategy to examine the existing services and supports available to persons with autism and their families in the south east in order to improve services and learning from the lived experiences of those involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29279/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Child Abuse
John McGuinness
484. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of cases or complaints involving Tusla and its clients or the parents of clients alleging false allegations of sexual abuse made by social workers in the south-east area; if there are cases dating back to 1998; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29075/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Disability Allowance
John McGuinness
508. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a disability allowance will be approved for a person (details supplied). [28697/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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State Pension (Non-Contributory) Appeals
John McGuinness
513. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a State pension, non-contributory, by a person (details supplied); if their qualification for a State pension, contributory, will be examined; and if a history of their contributions will be provided. [28763/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Disability Allowance Appeals
John McGuinness
524. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application regarding a disability appeal by a person (details supplied); when a decision will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29172/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
John McGuinness
525. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a carer's allowance appeal by a person (details supplied); when a decision will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29173/18]
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Mental Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
75. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the initiatives being taken to improve psychiatric services in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28232/18]
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Hospital Complaints Procedures
John McGuinness
219. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not been fully treated having been admitted to hospital four times in the past six weeks only to be discharged without having had all of the person's complex medical conditions addressed; if a query or complaint submitted on the matter to the hospital manager will be answered as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28554/18]
Wed, 27 Jun 2018
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Disability Support Services Provision
John McGuinness
177. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a long-term sustainable all round care plan will be put in place for a person (details supplied); if a plan was agreed following a meeting of 17 professionals associated with the care of the person; if a direct line of communication will be set up by the HSE with the family; the reason a meeting with local HSE officials did not take place as planned; the reason the HSE objected to a public representative being present with the family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28105/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Tax Exemptions
John McGuinness
118. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance his plans to increase the pension exemption limit for tax purposes from €36,000 in view of the fact that it has not been adjusted for the past four to five years; the estimated cost of an increase for each €1,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27834/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Home Care Packages Provision
John McGuinness
386. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a 24-7 home care package will be put in place for a person (details supplied); the care plan in place for another person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27835/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Fuel Allowance Payments
John McGuinness
538. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a fuel allowance payment was made to a person (details supplied). [27501/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Social Welfare Appeals
John McGuinness
539. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an increase of payment for a qualified child relative to children allowance was made to a person (details supplied). [27503/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Invalidity Pension Eligibility
John McGuinness
553. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) has enough contributions to apply for an invalidity pension. [27780/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Public Sector Pensions
John McGuinness
166. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when a preserved pension will be paid to a person (details supplied). [26288/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Primary Care Centres
John McGuinness
315. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 109 of 28 April 2016, if the review promised in the reply was completed; if the results of the review will be publicised; if more detail will be given in respect of a timeframe for the provision of an extension to the building and for the appointment of a practice nurse; if the correspondence and the responses to parliamentary questions on the matter will be reviewed; the reason no action has been taken to prioritise the requirements for this centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26293/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
John McGuinness
367. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if transport facilities will be available for day respite centres such as a facility (details supplied). [26586/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
John McGuinness
368. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the supports and services provided once a child reaches 18 years of age; and if a review of their social, medical and educational needs will be provided (details supplied). [26587/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Respite Care Services Provision
John McGuinness
369. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a respite care service will be provided in County Kilkenny in addition to a facility (details supplied). [26588/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Hospital Services
John McGuinness
370. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in discharging a person (details supplied); the length of time the person has been in St. Luke’s; if a care package is in place for them at Crosspatrick, County Kilkenny; the reason for the very poor communication between the hospital, the HSE and relatives of the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26589/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
371. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early appointment for a cataract operation will be arranged for a person (details supplied) at Waterford Regional Hospital; and the reason they were not called years ago as promised at the time of their assessment. [26591/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Medical Card Eligibility
John McGuinness
372. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card issued to a person (details supplied) was withdrawn five weeks after being issued; and if the card will be renewed until the error or issues are resolved. [26592/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
388. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to be called for orthodontic treatment. [26674/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Protected Disclosures
John McGuinness
589. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to previous parliamentary questions, if he will make available an unredacted copy of the report submitted by Galway City Council relative to the case of a person (details supplied); if the protected disclosure submitted by the person is being examined by an independent person outside of and unconnected to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26590/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Community Banking
John McGuinness
64. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance his views on the report on community banking; the reason for the delay in publishing the report; if the delay is being caused by a disagreement between his Department and the Department of Rural and Community Development on the content of the report; if so, the points of disagreement; if the publication of the report will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26067/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Office of Government Procurement
John McGuinness
73. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the network coverage requirement criteria has been removed from consideration in the tender process under the mobile voice and data communications and associated products and services framework; if so, the reason behind the decision; if the requirement for previous client references have also been removed; if so, the reason; if the staff from the Office of Government Procurement have contacted private company procurement teams to push tariffs, pricing, products and services provided by company (details supplied); if there is a protocol to be observed by the Office of Government Procurement staff relevant to attending the launch events of products and services by the company; if so, if the protocols are being observed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26065/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Road Traffic Accidents Data
John McGuinness
98. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of fatalities recorded for hit-and-run road traffic accidents which occurred in the Mallow Garda district during the period 1985 to 2017. [26108/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Road Traffic Accidents Data
John McGuinness
99. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the individual breakdown of the hit-and-run accident fatalities in each Garda subdistrict in each of the years 1985 to 2017. [26109/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Road Traffic Accidents Data
John McGuinness
100. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of two or more fatalities for each hit-and-run accident in each of the years 1985 to 2017 for each Garda subdistrict. [26110/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Road Traffic Offences Data
John McGuinness
101. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of successful criminal prosecutions secured for each Garda subdistrict in each of the years 1985 to 2017 in relation to hit-and-run accidents. [26111/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Road Traffic Accidents Data
John McGuinness
102. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of fatal hit-and-run accidents that remain outstanding and unsearched in terms of no persons being brought before the courts in each of the Garda subdistricts concerned in each of the years 1985 to 2017. [26112/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Prison Service Staff
John McGuinness
116. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 266 of 17 October 2017, if Cloverhill Prison followed the steps outlined therein; if the management of the prison will be further investigated relative to the cases reported; if the reply provided is simply the Irish Prison Service mission statement; if the steps outlined in the report and in the mission statement are actually followed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26069/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review
John McGuinness
164. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the status of the review of the fair deal scheme as it is applied to farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26046/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Basic Payment Scheme Payments
John McGuinness
181. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined with a view to increasing their farm payments and qualifying them under the last reference year. [26066/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Community Banking
John McGuinness
218. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his views on the report on community banking; the reason for the delay in publishing the report; if the delay is being caused by a disagreement between his Department and the Department of Finance on the content of the report; if so, the points of disagreement; if the publication of the report will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26068/18]
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
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Tax Reliefs Application
John McGuinness
70. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance his plans regarding the continuation of the income tax relief on the back to work enterprise allowance; the number who have benefited from the scheme in the past three years; the number who are on the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25780/18]
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
written
Government Bonds
John McGuinness
71. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the value to date of Government bonds bought by the ECB. [25793/18]
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
written
Insurance Industry
John McGuinness
72. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the process in place to ensure that all of a company's (details supplied) claims are settled in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25827/18]
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
written
Schools Building Projects
John McGuinness
78. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timeframe for the tender process relative to the completion of school bundle 5; if the subcontractors already involved in the building project and due money for their goods and services will be given automatic inclusion at the original price tendered in a future contract; if subcontractors will be paid the outstanding amount due to them to date; if all new procurement or tendering processes will include clauses to protect the payments due to subcontractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25781/18]
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
119. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early date will be set for a knee operation at WRH for a person (details supplied). [25778/18]
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
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Back to Work Enterprise Allowance Scheme
John McGuinness
195. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans regarding the continuation of the income tax relief on the back to work enterprise allowance; the number who have benefitted from the scheme in the past three years; the number that are on the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25779/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
written
Garda Oversight
John McGuinness
473. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of funding the Garda Complaints Board in the past five years to date; the number of personnel involved; the cost to date of the Garda Ombudsman Commission; the number of personnel involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24513/18]
Thu, 31 May 2018
written
Invalidity Pension Appeals
John McGuinness
237. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for an invalidity pension now under appeal will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [24184/18]