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Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Care Services
Sorca Clarke
826. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if he will instruct his Department officials to review the current practice by which his Department obstructs the payment of travel time to tendered service providers in the home care sector even though they provide it to their own staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16669/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Care Services
Sorca Clarke
827. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if he will consider the right to receive care in a nursing home on a statutory basis; if he will consider giving the same statutory right to receive care at home, which is the preferred option of the majority of older persons in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16671/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Sorca Clarke
890. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures implemented to alleviate the financial burden placed on farmers due to rising fertiliser costs. [16390/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Trade Missions
Sorca Clarke
100. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the current schedule for trade missions for 2022; if adjustments will occur considering the ongoing fuel crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13975/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Fuel Prices
Sorca Clarke
229. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance the steps that are being taken to ensure that the rapid increase of the cost of fuel does not impact on the service delivery of emergency services and community-based care providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13964/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Fuel Prices
Sorca Clarke
231. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance if serious consideration is being given by his Department to reducing excise duty on fuels considering the fuel crisis and the additional hardships being experienced by families as a result of increased prices. [13973/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Legislative Measures
Sorca Clarke
274. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the actions taken in relation to the amendment put forward by Government in November 2020 to the River Shannon Management Agency Bill 2020 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14025/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Departmental Funding
Sorca Clarke
651. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the funding options available to an organisation (details supplied) that is endeavouring to organise events in June 2022 to promote gay pride and inclusion. [14722/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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General Practitioner Services
Sorca Clarke
824. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioner practices with capacity to accept new patients in counties Longford and Westmeath in tabular form. [13972/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Road Network
Sorca Clarke
176. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the proposed solution to ensuring both road safety, maintenance and repair of the road in circumstances in which a rural road is not taken in charge by the local authority and also does not meet the criteria as set down under the local improvement scheme as they serve only houses or buildings occupied or used by persons not engaged in agriculture. [13597/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Special Educational Needs
Sorca Clarke
282. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the current capacity for early intervention classrooms and ASD units in each school in counties Westmeath and Longford in tabular form. [13598/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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School Transport
Sorca Clarke
283. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the number of refused applications for school transport by county in 2019, 2020 and 2021 on the basis of the school not being the nearest school in tabular form. [13600/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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School Transport
Sorca Clarke
284. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if a child will qualify for school transport in cases in which a child cannot access their nearest school due to a lack of places. [13601/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Sorca Clarke
328. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of places available in Montessori or ECCE pre-school with AIMS support by provider in counties Westmeath and Longford, in tabular form. [13599/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
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Housing Schemes
Sorca Clarke
245. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of local authority home loan scheme applications that were received from Westmeath County Council for 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022; and the number that were granted in the same period. [12490/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
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Housing Schemes
Sorca Clarke
246. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of local authority home loan scheme applications that were received from Longford County Council for 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022; and the number that were granted in the same period. [12491/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Sorca Clarke
407. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there are sufficient numbers of new apprenticeships to meet the targets of the new national home retrofitting scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12492/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Sorca Clarke
726. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of women awaiting gynaecology appointments by hospital, in tabular form. [13123/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Sorca Clarke
727. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for a gynaecology appointment by hospital in 2021 and to date in 2022. [13124/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
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Health Services
Sorca Clarke
728. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of women who were diagnosed with cervical cancer following gynaecology consultation in 2021 and to date in 2022. [13125/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Sorca Clarke
61. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if consideration has been given to extending the Covid recognition payment to other workers who continued to attend work during the pandemic such as clerical staff in Covid community assessment hubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11512/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Sorca Clarke
75. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that gardaí have been told the new uniform is unsuitable for court appearances; his views on whether this represents value for money given the estimated cost of provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11511/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Naval Service
Sorca Clarke
242. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance the number of customs patrols that were cancelled or rescheduled as a result of crewing problems in the Naval Service in 2019, 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10886/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Naval Service
Sorca Clarke
243. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance if there are plans to increase the number of Naval Service vessels thereby increasing the scope to patrol Irelands waters given the proposed new patrol boats will replace Revenue Commissioner cutter RCC Faire and the RCC Suirbhéir which are approaching the end of their service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10887/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Naval Service
Sorca Clarke
244. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance when the tendering process for the provision of a Customs cutter for Revenue Commissioners is expected to commence [10888/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Credit Unions
Sorca Clarke
265. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance the engagement his Department has had with an organisation (details supplied) regarding the review of the policy framework within which credit unions operate; when this review is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11758/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Departmental Priorities
Sorca Clarke
289. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding evaluating and managing the environmental, economic and social impacts of procurement strategies within the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11759/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Údarás na Gaeltachta
Sorca Clarke
291. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of the review of the organisational and governance structures of Údarás na Gaeltachta, including the selection and election process to the Board as outlined in the Programme for Government [10891/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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National Parks
Sorca Clarke
340. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the establishment of an offshore maritime area as Ireland's seventh national park as outlined in the programme for Government has been examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10889/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Presidential Elections
Sorca Clarke
383. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to hold a referendum on extending the franchise in Presidential elections to Irish citizens living outside the State as outlined in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11756/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Emigrant Support Services
Sorca Clarke
392. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding prioritising the emigrant support programme to ensure that the most vulnerable members of the overseas communities are supported as outlined in the Programme for Government [11757/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Third Level Education
Sorca Clarke
568. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the review and update of the International Education Strategy for Ireland recognising the importance of overseas students and academics to the higher education sector as outlined in the Programme for Government has begun; when the review is expected to be completed and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11754/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Third Level Reform
Sorca Clarke
569. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the timetable for the development and implementation of a standardised system of accreditation of prior learning taking account of previous education, skills, work experience and engagement in society as outlined in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11755/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Health Services Staff
Sorca Clarke
625. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the amount of time that must pass before a healthcare professional is eligible to reapply for inclusion on the National Recruitment Service panel in cases in which they were removed from the panel during the recruitment process. [10892/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Fishing Industry
Sorca Clarke
826. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority capability review has been implemented to date [10890/22]
Thu, 24 Feb 2022
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Health Services Staff
Sorca Clarke
362. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the action that has being taken and the proposals to address the significant delay in the recruitment of podiatry staff in acute and community services following the recent launched Model of Care for the Diabetic Foot by the HSE and the highlighted intention to increase the number of podiatrists via the planned HSE chronic disease management community hubs; and the current vacancies for same in each CHO area in tabular form. [10639/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Departmental Bodies
Sorca Clarke
105. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of vacant positions, by job title, currently in Enterprise Ireland; and when each of the vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [10069/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Departmental Bodies
Sorca Clarke
106. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of vacant positions, by job title, currently in IDA Ireland; and when each of the vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [10070/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Climate Action Plan
Sorca Clarke
123. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of successful applicants to the Climate Action Fund in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9337/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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National Parks
Sorca Clarke
124. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the Environment Fund has supported the development of new parks and wildlife centres; the number and location of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9338/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Renewable Energy Generation
Sorca Clarke
125. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the feasibility study into the establishment of a green energy hub or renewable energy hub in the midlands using the existing infrastructure in this region. [9339/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Inland Fisheries
Sorca Clarke
170. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has spoken with the CEO of Inland Fisheries Ireland to date in 2022. [10077/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Bus Services
Sorca Clarke
214. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the criteria that are applied to add bus stops to Bus Éireann routes in rural areas. [10060/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Tax Exemptions
Sorca Clarke
243. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications for exemption from income tax in respect of certain payments made under employment law as updated in May 2021; the number of applications approved; the number refused and the number granted upon appeal by the relevant Act in each of the years 2018 to 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9600/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Housing Policy
Sorca Clarke
333. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of PRSI contributions that are required for eligibility for social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9105/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Water Services
Sorca Clarke
353. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the proposed scheme between local authorities and Irish Water to provide drinking water fountains nationwide to reduce plastic bottle litter as outlined in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9340/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Diplomatic Representation
Sorca Clarke
403. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he plans to appoint full-time cultural officer posts for the Irish Embassies in Warsaw and Rome. [10063/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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British-Irish Co-operation
Sorca Clarke
412. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence if he has spoken formally with his UK counterpart in the past six months. [10072/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Defence Forces
Sorca Clarke
413. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence when refurbishment works will commence on the accommodation block (details supplied) at Renmore Barracks; and the expected duration of works. [10073/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Naval Service
Sorca Clarke
414. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence when refurbishment works will commence on blocks 4 and 8 in Haulbowline Naval Base; and the expected duration of works. [10074/22]