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Tue, 5 Apr 2022
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Vaccination Programme
Neasa Hourigan
644. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the exact date in 2021 that CHO 4 mental health service management staff were offered first dose Covid-19 vaccinations as part of the HSE vaccination roll-out (details supplied) by role in tabular form; if he will provide the exact date in 2021 that CHO4 mental health service heads of discipline were offered first dose Covid-19 vaccinations; if he will provide dates for each head of discipline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17434/22]
Tue, 5 Apr 2022
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Care Services
Neasa Hourigan
826. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 325 of 3 March 2022, the way identifying relocation arrangements for unnamed residents of a centre (details supplied) constitutes an ethical breach of confidentiality given that relocation options for other service users have been provided; the message that was conveyed to residents of the centre regarding the future of that service by HSE management when the residents were relocated to another centre; the plans that the HSE has for the use of the centre in 2022 and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18090/22]
Tue, 5 Apr 2022
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Health Service Executive
Neasa Hourigan
827. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the names of any HSE managers that declared a conflict of interest in respect of procurement or rent of property by the HSE in each of the years 2016 to 2021; the details of the procedure within the HSE for declaring such a conflict of interests and responding to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18091/22]
Tue, 5 Apr 2022
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Care Services
Neasa Hourigan
828. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the reason that the residents of a centre (details supplied) were chosen to move to another centre for infection and control purposes during the pandemic while residents of wards in St. Stephen's Hospital were not moved and continued to share dorm-style rooms with up to three other residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18092/22]
Tue, 5 Apr 2022
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Mental Health Services
Neasa Hourigan
829. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health if the HSE is renting any community mental health residences aside from a centre (details supplied); if so, the details of the costs of rent and any associated costs; the duration of the rental arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18093/22]
Tue, 5 Apr 2022
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Mental Health Services
Neasa Hourigan
830. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the reason more funding has been provided for adapting a Carrigaline property that has not had planning permission for use as a mental health residence since it was purchased by the HSE in January 2019 than has been invested over a ten-year period in a centre (details supplied) which has capacity for almost twice the single-room occupancy level of the Carrigaline property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18096/22]
Tue, 5 Apr 2022
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Care Services
Neasa Hourigan
834. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the number of residents currently living in a centre (details supplied) that were originally residents in another centre. [18108/22]
Tue, 5 Apr 2022
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Care Services
Neasa Hourigan
835. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 128 of 9 February 2022, if he will provide further details on the older person residential beds referred to in the response namely the number of those beds and the number of residents in a centre (details supplied) who will be transferring to the property in Carrigaline, County Cork; the location in which the remaining residents of the centre will be accommodated into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18109/22]
Thu, 31 Mar 2022
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Health Services
Neasa Hourigan
6. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the progress to re-establish the provision of transgender child and adolescent healthcare services through a clinic (details supplied) and working with Children's Health Ireland in Crumlin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17004/22]
Thu, 31 Mar 2022
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Mental Health Services
Neasa Hourigan
13. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the moneys spent to date by the HSE in relation to the new 24-hour staffed community mental health residence in Carrigaline, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17003/22]
Thu, 31 Mar 2022
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Animal Welfare
Neasa Hourigan
158. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when, and the manner in which, he intends to honour the programme for Government commitment to uphold the EU pigs directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17028/22]
Thu, 31 Mar 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Neasa Hourigan
192. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the farm environmental study programme which was allocated funding in budget 2021 will be open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17029/22]
Thu, 31 Mar 2022
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Community Employment Schemes
Neasa Hourigan
309. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Social Protection if community employment scheme guidelines can be updated to mandate that supervisors facilitate scheme members who have work in a relevant field even if that work overlaps with scheme hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17144/22]
Thu, 31 Mar 2022
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Community Employment Schemes
Neasa Hourigan
310. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an allowance, additional payment or reduced hours can be made for applicants pursuing certain community employment scheme courses (details supplied) who are mandated to achieve a level 5 award as part of that course. [17145/22]
Wed, 30 Mar 2022
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Irish Blood Transfusion Service
Neasa Hourigan
141. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health his plans for a new public awareness campaign in order to increase blood donations given that the health system is currently experiencing a shortage of blood supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16877/22]
Wed, 30 Mar 2022
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Vaccination Programme
Neasa Hourigan
170. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health his plans to establish a programme to provide Covid-19 vaccinations in schools for students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17073/22]
Wed, 30 Mar 2022
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Vaccination Programme
Neasa Hourigan
171. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health if the Covid-19 vaccination centres at Croke Park, Technological University Dublin Grangegorman, Richmond Barracks or Dublin City University plan to schedule dose 1 and dose 2 walk-in clinics for 5 to 11 year olds in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17074/22]
Wed, 30 Mar 2022
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Abortion Services
Neasa Hourigan
194. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the current review as to whether remote consultation as part of a blended approach to termination of pregnancy care should be continued post the Covid-19 public health emergency period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17115/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Departmental Staff
Neasa Hourigan
190. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of civil servants in his Department currently on secondment to the private sector; if he will list the entities that they are working for in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17147/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Departmental Staff
Neasa Hourigan
223. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of civil servants in his Department currently on secondment to the private sector; if he will list the entities that they are working for in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17149/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Departmental Staff
Neasa Hourigan
256. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport the number of civil servants in his Department currently on secondment to the private sector; if he will list the entities that they are working for in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17161/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Departmental Staff
Neasa Hourigan
280. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the number of civil servants in his Department currently on secondment to the private sector; if he will list the entities that they are working for in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17152/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Office of Public Works
Neasa Hourigan
283. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when buildings (details supplied) were last occupied; his plans for their future use; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16268/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Office of Public Works
Neasa Hourigan
284. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the name of the entity that currently occupies lands (details supplied); the details of any contractual agreement entered into including any consideration paid for occupation of the lands; the duration of such an agreement; if he will outline the plans of the Office of Public Works for the site; the proposed occupiers and uses of same; the timeline for the completion of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16269/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Office of Public Works
Neasa Hourigan
285. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works can itemise the lands that it holds in the environs of Dún Laoghaire Harbour; in the case of lands that are leased to yacht clubs or other private organisations, if he will in each case identify the lands, the lease-holder and the annual rent paid, if any; and if he will provide full details and a map of the lands held and leased in each instance. [16270/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Office of Public Works
Neasa Hourigan
286. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works plans to refurbish the vacant public toilets on Infirmary Road, Dublin 7 to provide public tea rooms and toilet overlooking the children’s playground at the Phoenix Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16271/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Departmental Staff
Neasa Hourigan
287. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of civil servants in his Department currently on secondment to the private sector; if he will list the entities that they are working for in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16272/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Departmental Staff
Neasa Hourigan
306. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of civil servants in her Department currently on secondment to the private sector; if she will list the entities that they are working for in each instance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17158/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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School Patronage
Neasa Hourigan
431. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Education when the review of the decision that was made in 2021, to defer the patronage process for a new secondary school in the Drumcondra, Marino, Dublin 1 school planning area, which is planned for 2022, is expected to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16305/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Departmental Staff
Neasa Hourigan
456. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Education the number of civil servants in her Department currently on secondment to the private sector; if she will list the entities that they are working for in each instance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17146/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Gender Recognition
Neasa Hourigan
470. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline the progress on the recognition of non-binary persons in the collection and collation of personal data within the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15994/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Ukraine War
Neasa Hourigan
528. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to ensure those arriving in the State from the conflict in Ukraine will have their professional qualifications recognised, particularly professions such as architects, solicitors and medical professionals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16023/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Departmental Staff
Neasa Hourigan
529. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of civil servants in his Department currently on secondment to the private sector; if he will list the entities that they are working for in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17153/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Departmental Staff
Neasa Hourigan
601. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Justice the number of civil servants in her Department currently on secondment to the private sector; if she will list the entities that they are working for in each instance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17155/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Gender Recognition
Neasa Hourigan
660. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the progress on filling staffing vacancies in the provision of healthcare and mental healthcare for transgender adults and young people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15992/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Gender Recognition
Neasa Hourigan
661. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health if he will outline progress in the State’s relevant health services securing membership to the World Professional Association for Transgender Health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15993/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Gender Recognition
Neasa Hourigan
662. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the progress on the implementation of the recommendations of the report of the Steering Committee on Transgender Identity Services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15995/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Mental Health Services
Neasa Hourigan
707. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the rationale for selling rather than renovating Millfield House community mental health residence in Blackpool, Cork; the price paid for the property; the exact placement arrangements for residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16326/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Health Services
Neasa Hourigan
708. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the total cost to the HSE of its use of Garnish House to date; and the projected additional cost for the remainder of 2022. [16327/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Vaccination Programme
Neasa Hourigan
709. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the number of CHO4 mental health service management staff that were offered priority first dose Covid-19 vaccinations in January 2021 ahead of patients and nursing staff of other health facilities in Cork (details supplied); the name of the person or persons in the HSE that authorised the offering of priority first dose Covid-19 vaccinations to CHO4 mental health service management staff ahead of patients and nursing staff of other facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16328/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Departmental Staff
Neasa Hourigan
829. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the number of civil servants in his Department currently on secondment to the private sector; if he will list the entities that they are working for in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17154/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Departmental Staff
Neasa Hourigan
914. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of civil servants in his Department currently on secondment to the private sector; if he will list the entities they are working for in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17141/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Departmental Staff
Neasa Hourigan
920. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of civil servants in her Department currently on secondment to the private sector; if she will list the entities they are working for in each instance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17157/22]
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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Domestic Violence
Neasa Hourigan
47. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide a timeline for the introduction of paid domestic violence leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15360/22]
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Neasa Hourigan
63. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the way that the new core funding for early years providers will be effective; the interim measures that he will put in place to ensure that fees will not rise for parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15361/22]
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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Mental Health Services
Neasa Hourigan
394. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the number of service users currently residing in a mental health facility (details supplied); and the number of service users residing at the facility on 1 June 2020, 1 December 2020, 1 June 2021 and 1 December 2021. [15662/22]
Wed, 23 Mar 2022
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Rights of People with Disabilities
Neasa Hourigan
146. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he plans to establish a standalone Ombudsman to investigate breaches of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15260/22]
Wed, 23 Mar 2022
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Mental Health Services
Neasa Hourigan
183. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the date his Department was first informed of the intention of CHO 4 HSE management to close a centre (details supplied); if he will identify the staff members of his Department and the staff members of CHO 4 HSE mental health services who were in communication regarding the decision at that earliest stage of the process. [15199/22]
Wed, 23 Mar 2022
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Mental Health Services
Neasa Hourigan
184. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the first communication between CHO 4 HSE managers regarding the proposed closure of a centre (details supplied); the date this took place; the names and roles of the managers in communication at this time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15200/22]
Wed, 23 Mar 2022
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Mental Health Services
Neasa Hourigan
185. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the date the chief operations officer and the head of operations, quality and service improvement of the HSE were first informed of the intention of CHO 4 HSE management to close a centre (details supplied). [15201/22]