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Thu, 30 Sep 2021
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Disease Management
Niall Collins
370. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if the University of Limerick hospitals group is included in the remaining six diabetes centres to become DAFNE licensed in 2022 (details supplied); and if a centre in the mid-west such as Limerick is included in the remaining six centres to become DAFNE licensed in 2022. [47390/21]
Thu, 30 Sep 2021
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Disease Management
Niall Collins
371. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he will provide funding in budget 2022 to provide a minimum of one whole-time equivalent diabetes specialist pump nurse for each adult diabetes clinic in the University Limerick Hospitals Group to enable insulin pump therapy initiation for persons who are clinically suited to this treatment. [47391/21]
Thu, 30 Sep 2021
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Disease Management
Niall Collins
372. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with diabetes over 18 years of age attending the University Limerick Hospitals Group's adult diabetes service who are using insulin pump therapy to manage their condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47392/21]
Thu, 30 Sep 2021
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Niall Collins
373. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the number of funding applications for persons with diabetes over 21 years of age that were rejected by the long-term illness scheme and the primary care reimbursement service for the FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring system; and the number of those rejections that are now being funded for devices (details supplied) through the PCRS in each of the years 2018 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [47393/21]
Thu, 30 Sep 2021
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Niall Collins
374. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health when the current application process for the HSE insulin pumps tendering contract will be completed; when the new list of insulin pumps will be sent to the community drug schemes; the locations patients will have access to it; the estimated timeline of the process from product review to inclusion on the PCRS; the expert group that reviews the insulin pumps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47395/21]
Thu, 30 Sep 2021
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Semi-State Bodies
Niall Collins
388. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a matter (details supplied) regarding governance of semi-State organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47364/21]
Wed, 29 Sep 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Niall Collins
82. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance if help and advice can be provided in relation to a facility (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47076/21]
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
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Pension Provisions
Niall Collins
238. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way in which a person (details supplied) can obtain their records for pension purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46718/21]
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
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Community Employment Schemes
Niall Collins
493. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is planning to make changes to the community employment programme; if so, the details of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45967/21]
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
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State Properties
Niall Collins
597. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he will report on his visit to the site of the former nursing home at Crooksling, County Dublin; if he has made a decision in respect of the future of the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45946/21]
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
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Assisted Human Reproduction
Niall Collins
615. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health his plans to assist women with infertility issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46025/21]
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
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Assisted Human Reproduction
Niall Collins
748. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if an update will be provided on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46385/21]
Tue, 21 Sep 2021
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Legislative Measures
Niall Collins
163. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport the status of legislation to deal with the issue of scramblers; if he will provide assurances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45132/21]
Tue, 21 Sep 2021
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Direct Provision System
Niall Collins
428. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will address matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44707/21]
Tue, 21 Sep 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Niall Collins
680. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a beef data and genomics programme appeal by a person (details supplied) will conclude. [44558/21]
Thu, 16 Sep 2021
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Airport Policy
Niall Collins
183. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport his views on correspondence in relation to the Irish Aviation Authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44324/21]
Wed, 15 Sep 2021
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Redundancy Payments
Niall Collins
159. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the case of a person (details supplied); if any help or advice will be provided in relation to the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43353/21]
Wed, 15 Sep 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Niall Collins
267. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance his views on the case of a person (details supplied); if any help or advice will be provided in relation to the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43352/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Departmental Functions
Niall Collins
246. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42220/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Sports Funding
Niall Collins
282. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when a works approval will issue for a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42569/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Heritage Projects
Niall Collins
349. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when funding under the historic structures fund will be allocated to a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42336/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Legislative Measures
Niall Collins
381. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to reform and update the legislation governing the establishment and operations of fun fairs including health and safety requirements and legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42871/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Human Rights
Niall Collins
450. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42518/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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School Staff
Niall Collins
547. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education the status of a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42219/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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School Curriculum
Niall Collins
556. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if her Department deems the content of a CSPE school book (details supplied) being used in Irish schools appropriate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42287/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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School Staff
Niall Collins
590. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she and her Department can investigate, advise and provide a solution to an issue in relation to a teacher (details supplied) at a school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42653/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Niall Collins
1389. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health when diabetics over the age of 21 years will receive Libre FreeStyle Sensors under the medical card, long-term illness or hardship scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42726/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Forestry Sector
Niall Collins
1552. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42102/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Primary Medical Certificates
Niall Collins
313. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance the status of the review in relation to the primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39710/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Health Services
Niall Collins
1424. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the status of a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39330/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Healthcare Policy
Niall Collins
2785. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the date on which the free general practitioner care for under 8s will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39157/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Health Services
Niall Collins
2793. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the status of a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39200/21]
Thu, 15 Jul 2021
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Health Services
Niall Collins
318. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he will review a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to cervical cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31683/21]
Thu, 15 Jul 2021
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Health Services Staff
Niall Collins
430. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health when section 39 workers can expect to see full restoration of their pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32959/21]
Wed, 14 Jul 2021
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Departmental Correspondence
Niall Collins
86. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied); the status of the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38364/21]
Wed, 14 Jul 2021
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Departmental Correspondence
Niall Collins
138. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on correspondence (details supplied); the status of the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38445/21]
Tue, 13 Jul 2021
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Defective Building Materials
Niall Collins
366. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has received communication and a submission or application from Limerick City and County Council to be included in the block pyrite scheme; if he will review a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37993/21]
Wed, 7 Jul 2021
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Hospital Staff
Niall Collins
120. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health when University of Limerick Hospitals' adult diabetes service will have the level of staffing required to initiate the DAFNE (details supplied); and when DAFNE will be operational in University of Limerick Hospital for adults with type 1 diabetes. [30255/21]
Wed, 7 Jul 2021
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Hospital Staff
Niall Collins
121. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health when the three whole-time equivalent dietitian posts announced in January 2021 will be recruited as part of winter plan and will commence their posts in University of Limerick Hospital adult diabetes services; and to outline the portion of the three whole time equivalent posts that are assigned to adult diabetes care in the acute services in Limerick, Ennis and Nenagh diabetes clinics. [30256/21]
Wed, 7 Jul 2021
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Hospital Services
Niall Collins
122. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with diabetes over the age of 18 years who are attending University of Limerick Hospital groups' adult diabetes service who are using insulin pump therapy to manage their condition. [30257/21]
Wed, 7 Jul 2021
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Niall Collins
123. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with diabetes who are waiting on a first appointment for the outpatients diabetes clinic in University of Limerick hospitals group; and the number waiting over 12, 24 months, 36 months, 4 years and over 5 years, respectively in tabular form. [30258/21]
Wed, 7 Jul 2021
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Hospital Facilities
Niall Collins
124. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health his plans for a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30259/21]
Tue, 6 Jul 2021
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Environmental Policy
Niall Collins
120. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will advise on queries raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36116/21]
Tue, 6 Jul 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Niall Collins
134. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36441/21]
Tue, 6 Jul 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Niall Collins
158. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36441/21]
Tue, 6 Jul 2021
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Job Creation
Niall Collins
338. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of jobs clubs (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35898/21]
Wed, 30 Jun 2021
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Childcare Services
Niall Collins
165. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an issue with a national childcare scheme claim by a person (details supplied) will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35318/21]
Wed, 30 Jun 2021
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Abortion Services
Niall Collins
235. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the obligated three-year review of abortion law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27759/21]
Wed, 30 Jun 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Niall Collins
299. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if the position of mandatory hotel quarantine for incoming visitors from the USA will be clarified as outlined on correspondence by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28236/21]
Tue, 29 Jun 2021
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Departmental Correspondence
Niall Collins
154. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he can review and advise on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34771/21]