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Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Crime Data
Verona Murphy
811. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the additional measures and sentences she plans to introduce the counteract the growing trend of stolen animals; the current fines and prison sentences aligned to the theft of family animals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18918/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Driver Test
Verona Murphy
121. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address the six-month waiting list for driver theory tests in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17173/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Driver Licences
Verona Murphy
122. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a format allowing priority appointments for holders of expiring driver licences can be devised in the short term to allow for frontline licence holders to renew their licence without facing a lengthy waiting time for appointments resulting in no valid licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17174/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Maternity Services
Verona Murphy
732. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will issue revised guidelines to allow fathers-to-be to attend scan appointments and antenatal check-ups with their expectant wives and partners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17175/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Maternity Services
Verona Murphy
733. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will issue new guidelines allowing new fathers to remain for a longer period with their newborn child and partner after birth and allow for greater visitation of partners to hospitals after the birth of a child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17176/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
Verona Murphy
34. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if he will list the requests made under section 10(4) of the Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014 to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission; his plans to make a further request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15682/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Verona Murphy
640. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if guidance will be provided to third level students and their families regarding when guidelines relating to the reopening of third level institutions will be forthcoming to allow students to plan accommodation and travel needs properly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15626/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Schools Data
Verona Murphy
641. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the statistics and format used when determining the need for a secondary school in a particular area; and the breakdown of these figures for Gorey, Enniscorthy, New Ross and Wexford town, respectively. [15627/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Hospital Funding
Verona Murphy
1243. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health when funding already pledged for essential maintenance works at New Houghton Hospital, New Ross, County Wexford, will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15623/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Health Services Staff
Verona Murphy
1244. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health when a response acknowledging receipt of a job application for a child psychologist for County Wexford will be furnished to the applicant; the reason there has been a three-month delay in acknowledging this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15624/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Disability Services Provision
Verona Murphy
1245. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health when full disability services will resume in County Wexford for both adults and children; the additional supports being put in place for those regressing as a result of the closure of the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15625/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Verona Murphy
127. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consultations are planned with the HSE, HSA or NPHET to establish industry specific guidelines for a safe return to work for driver schools and instructors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14406/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Disability Support Services
Verona Murphy
598. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of the LINC, Leadership for INClusion in the Early Years, programme which is designed to support the inclusion of children with additional needs in the early years; when applications for funding will be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14401/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Maternity Benefit
Verona Murphy
643. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the provision for temporary extension of maternity leave and benefit for mothers impacted by the Covid-19 lockdown during which social interactions for new babies was greatly restricted will be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14400/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Information and Communications Technology
Verona Murphy
835. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health when suitable IT equipment and systems will be installed at a location (details supplied) to properly access records and allow the services to support CAMHS Wexford function efficiently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14403/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Verona Murphy
836. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health when his Department and the HSE will provide a waiting area for parents and children attending CAMHS at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14404/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Dental Services
Verona Murphy
837. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will commence an orthodontic treatment plan with the dental and orthodontic services in Waterford Regional Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14405/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Verona Murphy
4. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will clarify the public health guidelines in relation to gatherings for weddings and the numbers permissible in places of worship including wedding celebrations, to allow persons to properly plan and manage their weddings. [13259/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Value Added Tax
Verona Murphy
56. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Finance if he will reduce the VAT rate for the hospitality sector to assist the industry with recovery as a result of the impact caused by the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13254/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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School Transport
Verona Murphy
195. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills when parents will be refunded for school transport fees in circumstances in which the service paid for was lost due to Covid-19 school closures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13255/20]