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Wed, 9 May 2018
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Courts Service Properties
Michael Harty
137. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of the recent refurbishments to Waterford Courthouse; the amount paid to the owners (details supplied) of the location for the temporary relocation of the Courts Service there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20235/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Michael Harty
380. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive an appointment for orthopaedic surgery at University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17604/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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Hospital Equipment
Michael Harty
382. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Health if University Hospital Limerick is running out of trolleys to cater for waiting patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17623/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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Farm Inspections
Michael Harty
440. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if inspections on farms in County Clare will be suspended for the duration of the fodder crisis as a contribution to ameliorating the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17619/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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Animal Diseases
Michael Harty
443. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to a marked increase in the number of cattle dying in County Clare, mainly of diseases related to being housed too long due to the fodder crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17628/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Michael Harty
463. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of the 300,000 homes and businesses scheduled to be connected to high speed broadband by Eir which are in County Clare; the progress with regard to connection in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17626/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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Broadcasting Charge
Michael Harty
465. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the public service contribution of local media in County Clare and elsewhere in the ongoing review of the existing broadcasting licence fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17633/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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Alternative Energy Projects
Michael Harty
468. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the decision of An Bord Pleanála to grant permission to a company (details supplied) to burn alternative fuels, including rubber tyres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17749/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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Tourism Industry
Michael Harty
494. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reinstate a staffed community tourist office in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland at Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17576/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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Tourism Promotion
Michael Harty
506. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the inclusion of east County Clare in the Ireland's Hidden Heartlands tourism initiative and also on the River Shannon master plan being developed by Fáilte Ireland in partnership with Waterways Ireland which has its southern headquarters in Scariff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17673/18]
Thu, 19 Apr 2018
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Hospital Admissions
Michael Harty
4. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Health the actions he has taken to reduce the number of persons waiting on trolleys, chairs and temporary beds for hospital admission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17263/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Pharmacy Services
Michael Harty
776. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Health the reason pharmacists are obliged to ask patients to return weekly to collect regular medication when it is deemed necessary for safety and compliance reasons to have their medication blisters packed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15586/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations
Michael Harty
1051. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether it is realistic to expect that a shortfall from Brexit in the Common Agricultural Policy, CAP, 2020 will be made up in full by European Union member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15237/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Rural Social Scheme Eligibility
Michael Harty
1411. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to abolish the six-year rule for participants in the rural social scheme over 55 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15231/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Rural Social Scheme Eligibility
Michael Harty
1412. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to revise the rural social scheme eligibility rules to allow extended members of farming families, such as nephews and nieces of the herd owner, to participate on the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15232/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Tús Programme
Michael Harty
1413. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to reverse proposed cuts to the Tús scheme which would reduce the current national quota of 8,500 to 6,500 participants and reduce 388 supervisors to 325; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15233/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Tús Programme
Michael Harty
1414. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the referral of names from her Department to participate on Tús will be accelerated in order that implementing bodies can fill their quotas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15234/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Labour Activation Programmes
Michael Harty
1415. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on whether feedback to implementing bodies on the experience and effectiveness of JobPath is largely negative; her further views on whether the Tús community work placement scheme is more effective and represents better value for money; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15235/18]
Wed, 28 Mar 2018
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Medical Products
Michael Harty
227. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Health his plans to examine the issue of accountability, compensation and the provision of medical services in relation to children affected by foetal anti-convulsant syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14473/18]
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Building Regulations
Michael Harty
620. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans for a redress scheme for purchasers of houses and apartments that were not properly constructed and that are non-compliant with building and fire regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13688/18]