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Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Richard O'Donoghue
1277. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding high-risk surgical patients; his plans to address the backlog of surgeries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32894/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Agricultural Colleges
Richard O'Donoghue
1521. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if agriculture colleges (details supplied) are included in the once-off €50 million third level Covid-19 fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32895/20]
Wed, 21 Oct 2020
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Homeless Persons Supports
Richard O'Donoghue
107. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the efforts he has made in respect of the 15% homeless persons in rural Ireland reported by a charity (details supplied) in July 2019; the progress made to house these persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31851/20]
Wed, 21 Oct 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Richard O'Donoghue
208. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the persons eligible for the once-off €50 million Covid-19 fund; if agriculture colleges (details supplied) are included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32039/20]
Wed, 21 Oct 2020
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Young Farmers Scheme
Richard O'Donoghue
261. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the persons eligible for the young farmers scheme in 2020; the percentage variance from 2019 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31852/20]
Tue, 20 Oct 2020
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Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries
Richard O'Donoghue
449. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration the reason the retention of records of the Tuam mother and baby home will not be available for public viewing following the findings of the commission of inquiry. [31242/20]
Wed, 14 Oct 2020
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Climate Action Plan
Richard O'Donoghue
101. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the Climate Action Plan 2019 in view of the delays to electric vehicle manufacturing caused by Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30470/20]
Wed, 14 Oct 2020
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Airport Policy
Richard O'Donoghue
106. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport his views on aligning the regional airports programme with EU criteria so that both Shannon and Cork airports can access capital supplied along with aligning the national aviation policy with Project Ireland 2040 to strengthen the role of airports as key strategic assets for balance regional development. [30468/20]
Wed, 14 Oct 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Richard O'Donoghue
121. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Finance the steps he has taken in respect of persons over 65 years of age and under 18 years of age for Covid-affected sole traders and self-employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30469/20]
Wed, 14 Oct 2020
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Third Level Fees
Richard O'Donoghue
238. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on college fees for the academic year in view of university and college institutions not being fully utilised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30471/20]
Wed, 7 Oct 2020
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Derelict Sites
Richard O'Donoghue
82. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding derelict properties in rural parts of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28954/20]
Wed, 7 Oct 2020
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Housing Regeneration
Richard O'Donoghue
83. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28953/20]
Wed, 7 Oct 2020
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School Transport
Richard O'Donoghue
108. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education if a review of the school transport structure for Covid-19 has been established; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28949/20]
Wed, 7 Oct 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Richard O'Donoghue
109. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education the efforts she has made in respect of school premises being inspected to ensure Covid-19 health and safety requirements are met; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28950/20]
Wed, 7 Oct 2020
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Primary Medical Certificates
Richard O'Donoghue
215. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the number of patients assessed for a primary medical certificate from March 2020 to date; if he is satisfied that any backlog issues have been addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28951/20]
Wed, 23 Sep 2020
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Arts Funding
Richard O'Donoghue
76. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the amount it would cost in 2021 if the budget for Screen Ireland increased by 10%. [25747/20]
Wed, 23 Sep 2020
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Defence Forces Properties
Richard O'Donoghue
110. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Defence when construction works on a new gymnastics at Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick will be completed; and the estimated cost of the project. [25746/20]
Wed, 23 Sep 2020
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Ombudsman for Children
Richard O'Donoghue
157. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration the budget allocation for the Ombudsman for Children's Office in each of the years of 2018 to 2020, in tabular form. [25748/20]
Wed, 23 Sep 2020
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Timber Supply
Richard O'Donoghue
221. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the current shortage of timber and the economic impact this is having here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25749/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Farm Costs
Richard O'Donoghue
129. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports planned to compensate the farming community for losses and the impact that Brexit uncertainty, sterling volatility and Covid-19 has had on the community across all sectors; and if there are additional plans in the event of a no-deal Brexit. [23930/20]