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Tue, 21 Mar 2023
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Passport Services
Peter Fitzpatrick
124. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason there is such a disparity in online passport application processing timeframes compared to postal application processing timeframes, given that the online application process is not accessible to all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13515/23]
Tue, 21 Mar 2023
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Passport Services
Peter Fitzpatrick
125. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of postal passport applications that are currently waiting to be processed; the estimated timeframe for this backlog to be cleared; and the general processing times for postal applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13513/23]
Tue, 21 Mar 2023
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Hospital Appointments Status
Peter Fitzpatrick
1407. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; the reason their scheduled appointments have been constantly postponed for the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13309/23]
Tue, 7 Mar 2023
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Tax Reliefs
Peter Fitzpatrick
226. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the criteria in relation to the first-time buyers grant (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10921/23]
Thu, 16 Feb 2023
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Nursing Education
Peter Fitzpatrick
150. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health if he will grant allowances for student nurses and midwives in line with the expenses incurred as part of their training, and recognising the additional challenges placed on students while they made their extraordinary contribution to the frontline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2934/23]
Thu, 9 Feb 2023
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Disability Services
Peter Fitzpatrick
61. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline the changes he plans to implement in order to improve and to fulfil the rights of children and adults with disabilities, specifically in respect of access to assessment of need, AON, tests and required services come 1 March 2023, when the remit will transfer to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6396/23]
Thu, 9 Feb 2023
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International Protection
Peter Fitzpatrick
202. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on the claims by an organisation (details supplied) in respect of international protection breaches in the context of accommodating newly arrived refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6397/23]
Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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Tax Code
Peter Fitzpatrick
126. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend the 9% VAT reduction for the tourism and hospitality industry further than the current expiry date in March 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2931/23]
Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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Budget 2023
Peter Fitzpatrick
127. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cumulative cost of the measures taken since and including budget 2023 to help address cost-of-living issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2933/23]
Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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Tax Reliefs
Peter Fitzpatrick
145. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons that claimed the help-to-buy scheme since its inception to purchase a home; the value of these claims, broken down by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2935/23]
Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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Inflation Rate
Peter Fitzpatrick
157. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to extend the cost-of-living measures introduced in budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2932/23]
Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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Hospital Appointments Status
Peter Fitzpatrick
606. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3206/23]
Thu, 19 Jan 2023
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Public Sector Pensions
Peter Fitzpatrick
152. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will confirm whether the Government will take action in relation to Garda pensions, specifically those who have joined post-2013 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60621/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Medicinal Products
Peter Fitzpatrick
652. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health his plans to include the medication Versatis 700mg medicated plaster under the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62294/22]
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Peter Fitzpatrick
4. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Justice the reason that only 92 new members started in Templemore this week; if issues relating to pay, conditions, pension, paperwork, rosters and antisocial working hours are impacting the recruitment process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60622/22]
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Peter Fitzpatrick
14. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Justice when bodycams will be introduced, and training provided to members in using these bodycams in view of the recent assault on members of An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60623/22]
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Peter Fitzpatrick
19. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda members in County Louth who are CBD2 trained; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60625/22]
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Peter Fitzpatrick
40. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda members trained in using lights and sirens in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60627/22]
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
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Sentencing Policy
Peter Fitzpatrick
66. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Justice if mandatory sentencing will be introduced on persons who assault or attack emergency service members; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60624/22]
Tue, 29 Nov 2022
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Electric Vehicles
Peter Fitzpatrick
208. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Transport the reason the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland electric vehicles home charger grant was refused retrospectively in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59261/22]
Tue, 29 Nov 2022
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Tax Code
Peter Fitzpatrick
228. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if there are plans to introduce an exemption, a reduction or deferral of the rate of local property tax for those who are on long-term illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59082/22]
Tue, 29 Nov 2022
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Medical Cards
Peter Fitzpatrick
648. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health if the Government plans to include the coverage of prescribed high doses of vitamin B2 under the national medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58940/22]
Thu, 24 Nov 2022
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Peter Fitzpatrick
246. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Social Protection if the Government has any plans to remove the means test for carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58497/22]
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Peter Fitzpatrick
138. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider those on a training scheme, who were previously on disability allowance but whose status has temporary changed to training allowance and are now not eligible for the €500 cost-of-living support grant (details supplied); if he plans to include this cohort of the population who are as much in need of this cost-of-living support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57008/22]
Wed, 9 Nov 2022
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Energy Prices
Peter Fitzpatrick
3. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason standing charges on gas and electricity have increased exponentially given these type of charges are within Ireland's own competency, rather than influenced by outside factors; and if he will direct policy to ensure standing charges are reduced substantially, or waived, given the huge increases in energy prices. [55678/22]
Wed, 9 Nov 2022
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Energy Prices
Peter Fitzpatrick
4. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason the standing charge for night-rate electricity usage is much more expensive than the day rate, especially given the public is constantly encouraged to use off-peak electricity. [55679/22]
Wed, 9 Nov 2022
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Housing Policy
Peter Fitzpatrick
63. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the proposed ban on evictions during the winter period covers the rent-a-room scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55896/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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National Broadband Plan
Peter Fitzpatrick
8. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his interim solutions for householders in rural areas waiting on broadband that is some years away under the national broadband plan; if he will provide further details of the efforts to accelerate the roll-out of national broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55327/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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National Broadband Plan
Peter Fitzpatrick
12. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will advise on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding broadband in an area; his plans to supply a high-speed broadband service to this location in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55447/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Energy Policy
Peter Fitzpatrick
14. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures that he is putting in place to ensure gas supply this winter, given the unexplained Nord Stream explosions in September 2022 which could impact Ireland’s supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55323/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Energy Prices
Peter Fitzpatrick
18. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he, along with the CRU, has implemented protections or identified solutions to households that hold pay-as-you-go energy meters or numerous households who share a single meter; if he will ensure that these vulnerable homes receive support under the electricity support scheme this winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55324/22]
Tue, 25 Oct 2022
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Housing Schemes
Peter Fitzpatrick
291. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Government has plans to re-evaluate the way in which local authority housing tenant’s rent rates are calculated (details supplied); his plans to reduce rates for tenants over 66 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52702/22]
Thu, 20 Oct 2022
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Mental Health Services
Peter Fitzpatrick
78. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health when a psychiatrist will be made available on the HSE team in counties Louth and Meath for children with a dual diagnosis of autism and a moderate learning disability (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52629/22]
Thu, 20 Oct 2022
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Social Welfare Code
Peter Fitzpatrick
282. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Social Protection due to the cost of living crisis, her plans to reintroduce child benefit payments to those parents of children aged 18 to 22 years of age in full-time education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52676/22]
Thu, 20 Oct 2022
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Medicinal Products
Peter Fitzpatrick
315. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health if the Government has any plans to reintroduce the medication ozempic, for treatment for diabetes, to be covered under the medical card scheme or the drug payments scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52632/22]
Thu, 20 Oct 2022
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Departmental Data
Peter Fitzpatrick
374. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health the average wait time in County Louth for a hip replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52683/22]
Thu, 20 Oct 2022
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General Practitioner Services
Peter Fitzpatrick
375. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health when the expansion in the GP visit card and medical card scheme, as announced in Budget 2023, will be brought into effect; if there will be a recruitment campaign to facilitate this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52685/22]
Thu, 20 Oct 2022
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National Children's Hospital
Peter Fitzpatrick
376. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm whether the proposed tax on concrete and concrete products will incur additional cost with regard to the development of the new children’s hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52686/22]
Thu, 20 Oct 2022
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Energy Prices
Peter Fitzpatrick
377. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health if there is a funding stream available for those in palliative care or those with medical devices that increases their electricity bills to support them in paying these bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52687/22]
Tue, 11 Oct 2022
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Tax Code
Peter Fitzpatrick
270. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider the current approach to one member pension arrangements and changes to personal retirement savings accounts in the Finance Bill 2022 in October 2022; if he plans to enforce this PRSA benefit-in-kind, which leaves a benefit taxable liability in the hands of the staff member; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49821/22]
Tue, 11 Oct 2022
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Planning Issues
Peter Fitzpatrick
321. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the percentage of planning applications that have been rejected in the past 12 months by Louth County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49823/22]
Wed, 28 Sep 2022
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Driver Test
Peter Fitzpatrick
113. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Transport the current wait times for diving tests in County Louth; if he plans to facilitate urgently required tests such as the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47436/22]
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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Energy Prices
Peter Fitzpatrick
57. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason household electricity bills in Ireland are more expensive than the European average; his plans to address electricity costs and energy supply challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46059/22]
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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Energy Conservation
Peter Fitzpatrick
183. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of retrofits completed per month in County Louth under the warmer home scheme in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46053/22]
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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Energy Prices
Peter Fitzpatrick
184. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the Government has plans to repeat the €200 electricity account credit to domestic electricity customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46054/22]
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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Energy Prices
Peter Fitzpatrick
185. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the Government has plans to assist small, local businesses on the spiralling costs of electricity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46055/22]
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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Renewable Energy Generation
Peter Fitzpatrick
186. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if grant aid is available to community centres, GAA clubs and local youth clubs for the installation of solar panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46056/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Derelict Sites
Peter Fitzpatrick
524. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide information on the proposed grant for refurbishing derelict properties to be announced in September 2022; if a person is eligible for the grant if they applied and obtained a mortgage before the grant is open for applications in September (details supplied); if a person can still apply for the grant at a later date if they have already drawn down on their mortgage and have commenced work; if this grant will be open to those who are already existing home owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42207/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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National Car Test
Peter Fitzpatrick
236. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address the issue whereby people who, during the Covid pandemic were unable to apply for or renew their NCT certificate and are now trying to renew their insurance but are failing to get a quote by reason of the fact that they cannot get an early appointment for an NCT, that is before their insurance renewal date (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40425/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Tourism Industry
Peter Fitzpatrick
4. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has plans to make any policy changes to assist inward tourism in respect of reported price gouging by various tourism providers for car rental, hotels, car parking, inbound flights and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32760/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Tax Code
Peter Fitzpatrick
158. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance his views on the reintroduction of the 9% vat rate to the tourism industry; the affect it would have on inbound and domestic tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32761/22]
Wed, 15 Jun 2022
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Dublin Airport Authority
Peter Fitzpatrick
8. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the Dublin Airport Authority to explain and justify the recent huge increase in parking costs at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31354/22]
Wed, 15 Jun 2022
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Electric Vehicles
Peter Fitzpatrick
9. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Transport the number of fast chargers 50 and 43 and super-fast chargers 150 and 70 for electric vehicles that are currently available in County Louth; the Government’s plans to make more available in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31355/22]
Wed, 15 Jun 2022
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Electric Vehicles
Peter Fitzpatrick
10. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to increase the grants available for fully electric vehicles in order to reach targets for carbon emissions reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31356/22]
Wed, 15 Jun 2022
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Electric Vehicles
Peter Fitzpatrick
11. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Transport his plans to tackle the lack of supply of electric cars in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31357/22]
Wed, 15 Jun 2022
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Tax Code
Peter Fitzpatrick
14. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if the Government has plans to reduce the taxation on petrol and diesel in order to ease the financial burden on both personal and commercial road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31353/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries
Peter Fitzpatrick
1204. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are plans to make the enhanced medical card scheme available for those who spent time in mother and baby homes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30718/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Flood Risk Management
Peter Fitzpatrick
562. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the funding that is still allocated in relation to the €83 million of funding ringfenced for Louth County Council flood defences in 2018 (details supplied); the amount that has been spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20074/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Hospital Appointments Status
Peter Fitzpatrick
1717. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a date for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20738/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Hospital Appointments Status
Peter Fitzpatrick
1719. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health when a hospital appointment for surgery will issue to a person (details supplied); if they are on the waiting list in Beaumont Hospital for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20743/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Defence Forces
Peter Fitzpatrick
441. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Defence the reason for having a well-equipped Army if Army personnel are not well paid and motivated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13852/22]
Tue, 8 Feb 2022
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Gorse Burning
Peter Fitzpatrick
182. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to ensure that clearing land is affordable to landowners and farmers in view of the ban on farmers burning overgrown land and gorse bushes; if he plans to review the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5834/22]
Tue, 8 Feb 2022
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Health Services
Peter Fitzpatrick
736. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive medical treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6510/22]
Thu, 3 Feb 2022
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Childcare Services
Peter Fitzpatrick
114. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to improve the pay, benefits and conditions for professionals working in the childcare sector given that many of these employees are earning below the living wage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5559/22]
Thu, 3 Feb 2022
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Childcare Services
Peter Fitzpatrick
335. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his future plans are to ensure affordability of childcare in Ireland given that many Irish families are struggling to meet the high cost of childcare, with many having to choose to keep one parent out of employment in order to save on these costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5560/22]
Tue, 1 Feb 2022
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European Council
Peter Fitzpatrick
613. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Justice if she will clarify directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4888/22]
Wed, 19 Jan 2022
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Medical Cards
Peter Fitzpatrick
1344. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health when medical card holders will be entitled to dental care cover for those in need of urgent care as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62954/21]
Thu, 9 Dec 2021
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Social Welfare Payments
Peter Fitzpatrick
250. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on a guardianship payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60891/21]
Wed, 8 Dec 2021
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Hospital Appointments Status
Peter Fitzpatrick
178. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60876/21]
Tue, 7 Dec 2021
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Hospital Procedures
Peter Fitzpatrick
601. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60352/21]
Fri, 3 Dec 2021
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Child and Family Agency
Peter Fitzpatrick
10. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of private foster carers that have been approved by Tusla in the past 24 months. [59437/21]
Fri, 3 Dec 2021
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Child and Family Agency
Peter Fitzpatrick
23. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if Tusla in County Louth can be contacted over the weekend; if so, the phone number to contact them; and if not, the working hours. [59440/21]
Fri, 3 Dec 2021
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Child and Family Agency
Peter Fitzpatrick
39. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the amount allocated to Tusla in County Louth in 2019, 2020 and 2021; the amount allocated to Tusla nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59441/21]
Fri, 3 Dec 2021
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Child and Family Agency
Peter Fitzpatrick
43. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of social workers employed by Tusla in County Louth; the general working hours of same; and the locations in which they operate. [59439/21]
Fri, 3 Dec 2021
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Child and Family Agency
Peter Fitzpatrick
49. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of parents in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021 that were referred by Tusla for psychiatric assessment in County Louth. [59438/21]
Tue, 30 Nov 2021
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Technological Universities
Peter Fitzpatrick
59. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the likely timeline by which Dundalk Institute of Technology will attain technological university status as part of the technological university project which has transformed higher education across the State (details supplied); and if he will ensure that the institute will not continue to be left behind. [59076/21]
Tue, 30 Nov 2021
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Grant Payments
Peter Fitzpatrick
66. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there will be an increase in the number of students that will be able to access SUSI support grants due to the increase of €1,000 in the income threshold; the way this will be dealt with; the number of additional applications he anticipates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58614/21]
Tue, 30 Nov 2021
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Grant Payments
Peter Fitzpatrick
71. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the scholarship and grant schemes that are currently available to third-level students and for students that are refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58617/21]
Tue, 30 Nov 2021
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Student Accommodation
Peter Fitzpatrick
98. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans in place with the shortage of student accommodation on and off campus to help students with the high costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58616/21]
Tue, 30 Nov 2021
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Third Level Education
Peter Fitzpatrick
120. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans he has in place over the next five years for student nurses who wish to study to fill the vacant positions in the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58615/21]
Tue, 30 Nov 2021
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Cross-Border Co-operation
Peter Fitzpatrick
130. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans that are in place with allocating the €50 million under the Peace Plus to skills development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58613/21]
Tue, 30 Nov 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Peter Fitzpatrick
567. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health when persons (details supplied) in Border areas who received a Covid-19 vaccine in Northern Ireland but cannot prove their residency in Northern Ireland will be eligible to apply for the EU digital Covid certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58536/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Technological Universities
Peter Fitzpatrick
459. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on the suggestion that Dundalk Institute of Technology can achieve university designation as a standalone institute outside the framework of the Technological Universities Act 2018 given that the institute is not partnered with another institute of technology or technological university; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57033/21]
Tue, 2 Nov 2021
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Health Strategies
Peter Fitzpatrick
798. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health the reason for the inconsistencies taken by his Department and the HSE in recognising the humanity of the unborn child in different contexts (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52043/21]
Thu, 21 Oct 2021
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Citizenship Applications
Peter Fitzpatrick
88. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Justice the number of citizenship applications outstanding for longer than 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51504/21]
Thu, 21 Oct 2021
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Asylum Seekers
Peter Fitzpatrick
102. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider introducing an amnesty to asylum seekers who are residents in the State over a specific period of time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51503/21]
Thu, 21 Oct 2021
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Immigration Policy
Peter Fitzpatrick
114. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Justice if she will she consider allowing stamp 2 visa holders to work full-time to help certain sectors of the economy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51507/21]
Thu, 21 Oct 2021
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Immigration Policy
Peter Fitzpatrick
126. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Justice her plans to regularise undocumented migrants in Ireland including those who have been issued a deportation order; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51506/21]
Tue, 19 Oct 2021
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Immigration Status
Peter Fitzpatrick
679. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Justice the entitlement a person (details supplied) has to remain in the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50389/21]
Tue, 19 Oct 2021
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Hospital Appointments Status
Peter Fitzpatrick
836. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an emergency appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51012/21]
Tue, 12 Oct 2021
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An Garda Síochána
Peter Fitzpatrick
458. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Justice the recruitment plans for An Garda Síochána for 2022; if the pre-Covid-19 2020 recruits have commenced formal training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49695/21]
Thu, 7 Oct 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Peter Fitzpatrick
376. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health if a student (details supplied) can receive a HPV vaccination under the HPV vaccination programme in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48765/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Defence Forces
Peter Fitzpatrick
363. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Defence the reason the Defence Forces are having serious difficulties with the retention of personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47620/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Defence Forces
Peter Fitzpatrick
364. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on pay and conditions in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47621/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Defence Forces
Peter Fitzpatrick
365. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Defence the current plans for new recruitment for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47622/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Defence Forces
Peter Fitzpatrick
366. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47623/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Defence Forces
Peter Fitzpatrick
367. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Defence the current measures that are in place to encourage more women to join the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47624/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Health Services Staff
Peter Fitzpatrick
600. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses, management and administrative staff employed by the HSE on 31 December 2019; the corresponding number for each category on 30 June 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47691/21]
Tue, 21 Sep 2021
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Defective Building Materials
Peter Fitzpatrick
263. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a person (detailed supplied) is included in the national defective concrete blocks grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44601/21]
Tue, 21 Sep 2021
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Abortion Services
Peter Fitzpatrick
636. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health if the unplanned pregnancy support and abortion care study commissioned by the HSE and carried out by a person (details supplied) is part of the three-year review of the operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; the stage the study is at; and when it is due to be published. [45058/21]