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Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Gender Recognition
Patrick Costello
1189. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the years long waiting lists for assessment and treatment at the National Gender Service in Loughlinstown, County Dublin [20036/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Gender Recognition
Patrick Costello
1190. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health if the National Gender Service will be instructed to follow best practice international guidelines on transgender healthcare (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20037/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Middle East Peace Process
Patrick Costello
35. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he will take to prevent the annexation of occupied Palestine by Israel. [18121/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Middle East Peace Process
Patrick Costello
63. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he will take to expedite the recognition of the state of Palestine before it is too late in view of the threat of annexation by Israel. [18120/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Taxi Licences
Patrick Costello
154. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will assist taxi drivers by lifting the blanket four month extension on the NCT or by ensuring that the NTA extend taxi licences by four months in line with NCT tests; and his plans to ensure that taxi drivers have 60 days to carry out any necessary changes or repairs as was the case before the NCT extension. [18328/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Low Pay Commission
Patrick Costello
582. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the Low Pay Commission has been formally requested to examine universal basic income as agreed in the programme for Government; and if not, when the request will be made. [18145/20]
Thu, 23 Jul 2020
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Homelessness Strategy
Patrick Costello
121. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his views on the concerns of the many housing and homelessness organisations about the level of homelessness being masked by the Covid-19 pandemic measures. [17791/20]
Thu, 23 Jul 2020
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Homelessness Strategy
Patrick Costello
122. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to reconvene the National Homeless Consultative Forum. [17792/20]
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
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Planning Issues
Patrick Costello
131. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will consider making change of use or class of use to childcare facilities exempt from planning permission even on a limited or temporary basis to facilitate the early years sector during this challenging post-Covid-19 landscape. [17493/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Transport Policy
Patrick Costello
109. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which he will address a recent request by the National Transport Authority for a clear policy commitment to bring forward legislative changes to allow it to carry out camera-based enforcement of bus lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16658/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Consumer Rights
Patrick Costello
246. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide clarity for those persons who have booked holidays abroad regarding clear guidelines for travel; and if they will be compensated for choosing to follow current guidelines that would leave them out-of-pocket. [15587/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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National Transport Authority
Patrick Costello
263. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which the €11.2 million allocated to National Transport Authority under the accessibility retrofit programme was spent in each of the years 2018 and 2019. [15931/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Tests
Patrick Costello
266. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide Covid-19 testing for GAA players to prevent outbreaks in the community; if this could be seen as urgent in view of the fact that social distancing in the sport is deemed impossible; and if financial support will be made available to fund such a strategy. [16015/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Foreign Conflicts
Patrick Costello
467. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland will use its membership of the United Nations Security Council to push for resolution in respect of Western Sahara; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15185/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Ministerial Meetings
Patrick Costello
479. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has spoken to the ambassador to Russia since 1 April 2020. [15940/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Third Level Admissions
Patrick Costello
588. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she will take to improve access to higher education for members of the Traveller community. [15184/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Citizens Information Board
Patrick Costello
782. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost in 2021 if the budget for the Citizens Information Board increased by 6%. [15952/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Civil Registration Service
Patrick Costello
783. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when section 21A of the Civil Registration (Amendment) Act 2014 will be enacted. [15954/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Departmental Staff
Patrick Costello
845. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated amount it would cost in 2021 if nine additional full-time ecologists were recruited for his Department. [15966/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Inspector of Prisons
Patrick Costello
955. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost in 2021 if the budget for the Inspector of Prisons increased by 50%. [15937/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Garda Data
Patrick Costello
956. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of 1200cc, 1400cc and 1500cc motorcycles in the Garda fleet. [15939/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Health Services Staff
Patrick Costello
1289. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time paediatric occupational therapists and speech and language therapists in CHO 7 in 2019 and to date in 2020; and the number of vacant posts in CHO 7 as of 1 July 2020. [15932/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Hospital Data
Patrick Costello
1290. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health the number of scoliosis surgeries carried out at Crumlin Children's Hospital in 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [15934/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Home Help Service
Patrick Costello
1291. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health the estimated amount it would cost in 2021 to provide 35,000 extra intensive home care packages. [15935/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries
Patrick Costello
580. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the cost to date of the Commission of Inquiry into Mother and Baby Homes and certain related matters; and the cost of the collaborative forum and the homes institutions represented at same. [13861/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Neuro-Rehabilitation Services
Patrick Costello
699. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the urgent need for biannual access to neurologists for persons with Parkinson’s disease, more nurse specialists and referrals of all patients with the disease to services such as physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and dietetics; and if he will address the current situation regarding access to these services. [13912/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Flood Relief Schemes
Patrick Costello
91. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when works on phases 2C, D and E of the River Dodder flood defence scheme will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12010/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Patrick Costello
439. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health if he will provide information on regulations regarding the use of facemasks; his plans to make them mandatory on public transport and in taxis; and his views on whether they should be distributed to households. [11953/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Health Screening Programmes
Patrick Costello
446. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health the budget allocation for BreastCheck in 2018, 2019 and 2020, in tabular form. [12011/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Ministerial Communications
Patrick Costello
635. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of times he spoke to the chairperson and-or CEO of Inland Fisheries Ireland between 16 March and 1 June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12012/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Patrick Costello
671. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being taken to help taxi drivers protect themselves and their passengers; and if the Taxi Regulator will make disposable face masks available to drivers to keep them safe. [11967/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Healthcare Policy
Patrick Costello
615. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health the status of the work his officials are carrying out on the national adult safeguarding policy for the health sector; when adult safeguarding and an independent advocacy service will be in place nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11067/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Maternity Leave
Patrick Costello
217. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if maternity leave and maternity benefit will be extended in view of the issues faced by new parents in relation to the outbreak of Covid-19 and the lockdown measures. [9858/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Citizenship Applications
Patrick Costello
219. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of citizenship applications outstanding; and the average timeframe for decisions in relation to citizenship applications through marriage. [9934/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Patrick Costello
360. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health the number of young persons on a waiting list for CAMHS; the number of young persons that have contacted CAMHS for support since March 2020; if additional staffing supports or resources have been introduced since March 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9948/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Patrick Costello
696. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health his plans to allow family members to visit and spend some time with persons receiving end-of-life care in hospitals and hospices; and the timeframe for same. [9352/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Voluntary Sector
Patrick Costello
1045. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the reason funding for amateur groups nationally that have experienced very heavy losses announced through Pobal prohibited organisations with charity status working in the arts from applying for these funds (details supplied). [8623/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Patrick Costello
1270. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if further clarity will be provided to photographers and other artists on the way in which they can ensure compliance with Covid-19 restrictions when they return to work; and if detailed guidance will be made available to assist photographers and other artists to comply with same. [8536/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Patrick Costello
174. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the building of the new educate together primary school on Harcourt Terrace; if this project has been impacted by the current crisis; the timeline for commencement and completion of the project; and when the school will officially open. [7480/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Maternity Benefit
Patrick Costello
916. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding maternity benefit [7587/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Student Universal Support Ireland
Patrick Costello
316. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated full-year cost of each 2.5% increase in grants under the SUSI scheme. [6537/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Special Educational Needs Staff
Patrick Costello
317. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated full-year cost of each 250 new special needs assistants recruited. [6538/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Special Educational Needs Staff
Patrick Costello
318. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of new special needs assistants who will be recruited to deal with children and young persons on their return to school in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. [6539/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Asylum Applications
Patrick Costello
481. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Irish Refugee Protection Programme Humanitarian Admission Programme proposals that were received in the second open call ending on 8 February 2019; the number of final decisions that have been made; the number of persons that have been granted permission to come here pursuant to the second open call; the number of proposals yet to receive a decision; and when it is expected that all proposals will receive a decision. [6551/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Broadcasting Sector
Patrick Costello
940. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the current and capital expenditure allocations to TG4 in each of the years 2018 to 2020, in tabular form. [6536/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Dublin Bus Fleet
Patrick Costello
1030. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional capacity that has been made to the Dublin Bus fleet over the past 18 months to deal with the continuing increase in bus passenger numbers. [6534/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Planning Issues
Patrick Costello
1360. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the estimated cost if the budget for the Office of the Planning Regulator increased by 12%. [6533/20]