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Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Work Permits Applications Data
Mick Barry
465. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of atypical work permits issued to previously undocumented non-EU fishing workers annually since the scheme was established. [54494/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Work Permits Applications Data
Mick Barry
466. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of pending applications for atypical work permits for previously undocumented non-EU fishing workers. [54495/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Work Permits Applications Data
Mick Barry
467. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications under the atypical non-EU migrant fishing worker scheme to change the employer to which they were originally documented under the scheme; and the number of these applications to change employer granted since the scheme began. [54496/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Fisheries Offences
Mick Barry
613. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Business; Enterprise and Innovation the number of Workplace Relations Commission personnel assigned to working on the fishing fleet; and the number of inspections of relevant vessels containing or suspected of containing non-EU migrant fishing crew documented or undocumented by the Commission since the atypical scheme for non-EU migrant fishing crew was established. [54498/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Fisheries Offences
Mick Barry
614. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Business; Enterprise and Innovation the number of enforcement actions and the total monetary awards by category, for example, unpaid wages, unpaid holiday pay, damages, pay in lieu of notice, non-observance of minimum wage and other infringements by the Workplace Relations Commission in favour of migrant fishing workers documented or undocumented since the atypical scheme for non-EU migrant fishing crew was established. [54501/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Fishing Vessel Safety
Mick Barry
617. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of Health and Safety Authority inspectors assigned to working on the fishing fleet; and the number of inspections and investigations of relevant vessels containing or suspected of containing non-EU migrant fishing crew documented or undocumented by the Authority since the atypical scheme for non-EU migrant fishing crew was established. [54499/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Fishing Vessel Safety
Mick Barry
618. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Business; Enterprise and Innovation the number of enforcement actions, civil or criminal, initiated by the Health and Safety Authority in respect of violations of health and safety in the workplace on fishing vessels since the atypical scheme for non-EU migrant fishing crew was established. [54502/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility
Mick Barry
933. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the reason those who suffer from haemochromatosis who do not have a medical card must pay €80 for each hospital visit to have blood removed in view of the fact that persons suffering from other long-term illnesses such as diabetes can be treated for free; and if he will request the HSE to enable persons with haemochromatosis likewise to receive their treatment free. [1010/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Health Services
Mick Barry
1105. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if he will request the HSE to investigate the case of a person (details supplied). [1979/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Fishing Industry
Mick Barry
1363. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of Marine Survey Office inspectors assigned to working in the fishing fleet; and the number of inspections of relevant vessels containing, or suspected of containing, non-EU migrant fishing crew documented or undocumented by the office since the atypical scheme for non-EU migrant fishing crew was established. [54497/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Fishing Industry
Mick Barry
1364. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of enforcement actions, civil or criminal, initiated by the Marine Survey Office in respect of violations of regulations in relevant vessels since the atypical scheme for non-EU migrant fishing crew was established. [54500/17]
Thu, 14 Dec 2017
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Pension Provisions
Mick Barry
7. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way in which he will ensure that public servants who opt to work until 70 years of age will be doing so out of a desire to work as opposed to feeling compelled to do so for economic reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53259/17]
Wed, 13 Dec 2017
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Northern Ireland
Mick Barry
64. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will raise with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland the ongoing incarceration of a person (details supplied) who had their licence revoked in March 2016 but has not received due process or opportunity to answer charges against them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53233/17]
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Legislative Programme
Mick Barry
56. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department has prepared legislation to accord enhanced rights for PDFORRA and the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers, RACO, in anticipation of the outcome of the European Committee on Social Rights case taken by EUROMIL; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52916/17]
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Ministerial Meetings
Mick Barry
84. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he engaged with members of a group (details supplied) on 30 November 2017 during their 24-hour protest outside Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52915/17]
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Trade Union Recognition
Mick Barry
234. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will raise with a company (details supplied) which is engaged by the HSE on State contracts the reason it does not recognise a union which represents its staff in view of the fact that it recognises a union in Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53235/17]
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Medical Card Eligibility
Mick Barry
352. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the reason the decision was made to no longer cover medical and adhesive tape on the medical card; and if alternative funding arrangements have been made to cover costs for those who require it for daily use. [53087/17]
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Trade Union Recognition
Mick Barry
364. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if he will raise with a company (details supplied) that is engaged by the HSE on State contracts the reason it does not recognise a union which represents its staff in view of the fact that it recognises a union in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53234/17]
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Departmental Contracts
Mick Barry
487. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will raise with a company (details supplied) that is engaged by the HSE on State contracts the reason it does not recognise a union which represents its staff in view of the fact that it recognises a union in Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53236/17]
Wed, 6 Dec 2017
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School Accommodation Provision
Mick Barry
43. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to reconsider his Department's refusal to fund a new space at a school (details supplied) for resource teaching; and his further plans to reconsider his refusal to a previous request that his officials have a face-to-face meeting with the principal and board of management of the school. [52002/17]
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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Teachers' Professional Development
Mick Barry
181. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will request the professional development service for teachers to review the level of continuous professional development for teachers of mathematics, particularly in the Cork area where an absence of such a service is reported by teachers. [51548/17]
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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Student Grant Scheme
Mick Barry
186. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Education and Skills the mechanisms in place regarding proof of address for independent students applying for the SUSI grant in view of the predominance of precarious tenancies and the rise of apartment living (details supplied). [51582/17]
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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School Transport Eligibility
Mick Barry
187. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the situation in County Cork whereby children in special class placements are not entitled to access to transport with an escort (details supplied). [51583/17]
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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Services for People with Disabilities
Mick Barry
379. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the reason for the decision not to provide funding applied for by an organisation (details supplied) for an education and information officer; and the considerations in the new allocation model for special needs assistants, SNAs, that was given for children with dyspraxia as the new guidelines mean persons with this condition are likely to be overlooked. [51912/17]
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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Illness Benefit Payments
Mick Barry
505. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason persons in receipt of illness benefit do not receive a Christmas bonus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51913/17]
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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Rental Accommodation Standards
Mick Barry
524. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to fund the appointment by local authorities of additional staff in order that timely inspections of HAP properties can take place in cases in which persons make complaints regarding standards of accommodation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51911/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Schools Building Projects Applications
Mick Barry
141. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) can be included on the school build programme for a new build on a locally identified site in view of the rapid expansion in numbers at the school since 2013 and the condition of the current building. [51113/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Court Judgments
Mick Barry
273. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will direct the Chief State Solicitor's Office to make an appropriate payment in view of the conclusion of a High Court case (details supplied). [51114/17]
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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Bus Services
Mick Barry
77. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the tendering of bus routes in County Waterford. [49426/17]
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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Bus Éireann Services
Mick Barry
90. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regrading the implementation of the new rosters in Bus Éireann and his engagement with the trade unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49425/17]
Wed, 15 Nov 2017
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Mental Health Services Funding
Mick Barry
24. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health his views on the increase in mental health problems reported in the most recent census; the impact of the level of mental health funding in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48284/17]
Wed, 15 Nov 2017
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Maternity Services Provision
Mick Barry
39. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if the provision of anomaly scanning for all pregnancies will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48181/17]
Wed, 15 Nov 2017
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Traveller Community
Mick Barry
59. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health his views on the high number of Travellers affected by suicide (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48182/17]
Wed, 15 Nov 2017
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Hospital Overcrowding
Mick Barry
92. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the trolley crisis and emergency department overcrowding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48179/17]
Wed, 15 Nov 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans
Mick Barry
95. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health his plans for eliminating waiting times of more than 12 weeks for inpatient procedures, ten weeks for outpatient appointments and ten days for diagnostic tests. [48178/17]
Wed, 15 Nov 2017
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Alcohol Pricing
Mick Barry
98. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if an analysis has been conducted regarding the equality impact of minimum unit pricing for alcohol and its potential effects on chronic alcoholics and their families. [48180/17]
Thu, 26 Oct 2017
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Irish Water Staff
Mick Barry
48. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the reason the original service level agreements between local authorities and Irish Water that would have retained the services of local authority waterworks personnel to Irish Water up to 2026 have been amended; if local authority waterworks personnel will be asked to transfer to Irish Water within the next year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45286/17]
Thu, 26 Oct 2017
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Traveller Accommodation
Mick Barry
49. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if emergency measures will be put in place to properly accommodate Travellers in Spring Lane, County Cork, and other sites that have been storm damaged. [45287/17]
Wed, 25 Oct 2017
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Cabinet Committee Meetings
Mick Barry
3. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee D (infrastructure) will meet next. [42739/17]
Wed, 25 Oct 2017
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School Accommodation
Mick Barry
66. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department will reconsider its refusal to fund a new space at a school (details supplied) for resource teaching; and if his officials will meet with the principal and board of management of the school. [44818/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Citizens Information Services
Mick Barry
393. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the statement of the former Secretary General of her Department addressing the Committee of Public Accounts on 28 May 2015 to the effect that changes to the future corporate governance arrangements for Citizens Information Services and MABS had not at that stage been considered by the Citizens Information Board, CIB; if she can reconcile this with her own recent statement in Dáil Éireann on 11 July 2017 (details supplied) that the board had decided the matter in November 2014; if she will report on whether her Department was consulted by the CIB on the corporate governance model for Citizens Information Services and MABS; if so, if she will publish her Department's contribution to the discussion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44795/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Local Authority Housing Data
Mick Barry
422. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his Department collects annual statistics from local authorities on the number of joint tenancies in local authority and approved body housing in which one partner relinquishes the tenancy; if so, the number of these instances it is the female partner who relinquishes their share of the tenancy leaving the male partner as the sole tenant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44794/17]
Wed, 18 Oct 2017
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Defence Forces Allowances
Mick Barry
73. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures that will be put in place by his Department to recompense members of the Defence Forces who have been denied their full annual leave entitlement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43991/17]
Wed, 11 Oct 2017
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Industrial Relations
Mick Barry
4. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the industrial relations situation in Irish Rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42237/17]
Wed, 11 Oct 2017
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Bus Services
Mick Barry
12. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the various industrial disputes in the UK in recent years involving bus workers and a company (details supplied) that has recently been successful in its tender application for 10% of Dublin Bus routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42028/17]
Wed, 11 Oct 2017
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Bus Éireann Services
Mick Barry
35. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the unforeseen recent announcement by Bus Éireann to discontinue four routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42030/17]
Wed, 11 Oct 2017
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Climate Change Policy
Mick Barry
46. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if in co-operation with the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment he will elaborate a policy for the expansion of public transport and the radical reduction of public transport fares in order to avert the possibility of fines being imposed on Ireland for not reaching its CO2 emission targets by 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42029/17]
Wed, 11 Oct 2017
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Aviation Industry
Mick Barry
52. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures his Department has taken to ensure the protection of the rights of passengers that booked flights with a company (details supplied) that have subsequently been cancelled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42027/17]
Wed, 11 Oct 2017
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Bus Services
Mick Barry
71. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to a complaint made to the Health and Safety Authority regarding alleged unsafe practice by a company (details supplied) with regard to the training of drivers in the operation of the new routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42031/17]
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
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Greyhound Industry
Mick Barry
65. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will revise the requirement for greyhound owners to register with an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40720/17]