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Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Departmental Expenditure
Fergus O'Dowd
83. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the capital expenditure by his Department in County Louth and east County Meath by location and facility provided or commenced in each of the past four years; the location and purpose of each such expenditure; the new and improved services provided as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53841/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Departmental Expenditure
Fergus O'Dowd
136. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance the capital expenditure by his Department in County Louth and east County Meath by location and facility provided or commenced in each of the past four years; the location and purpose of each such expenditure; the new and improved services provided as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53844/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Departmental Expenditure
Fergus O'Dowd
153. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the capital expenditure by his Department in County Louth and east County Meath by location and facility provided or commenced in each of the past four years; the location and purpose of each such expenditure; the new and improved services provided as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53848/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Departmental Expenditure
Fergus O'Dowd
192. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the capital expenditure by his Department in County Louth and east County Meath by location and facility provided or commenced in each of the past four years; the location and purpose of each such expenditure; the new and improved services provided as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53842/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Departmental Expenditure
Fergus O'Dowd
221. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the capital expenditure by his Department in County Louth and east County Meath by location and facility provided or commenced in each of the past four years; the location and purpose of each such expenditure; the new and improved services provided as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53847/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Departmental Expenditure
Fergus O'Dowd
238. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the capital expenditure by her Department in County Louth and east County Meath by location and facility provided or commenced in each of the past four years; the location and purpose of each such expenditure; the new and improved services provided as a result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53837/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Regional Development
Fergus O'Dowd
239. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of visits arranged by job creation agencies, the IDA, and Enterprise Ireland to counties Louth, Meath, Cavan, Monaghan, Kildare and Wicklow by location of town, for example, Drogheda and Dundalk and so on in each of the past three years; the outcome of such visits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53862/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Home Care Packages Data
Fergus O'Dowd
332. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waitlisted for home care services in county Louth and east County Meath; when resources will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53806/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Health Services Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
335. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the progress to date on the local health projects in County Louth and east County Meath confirmed as part of the HSE ten-year capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53821/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Primary Care Centres Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
338. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the progress regarding all proposed new primary care centres in County Louth and east County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53830/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Departmental Expenditure
Fergus O'Dowd
340. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the capital expenditure by his Department in County Louth and east County Meath by location and facility provided or commenced in each of the past four years; the location and purpose of each such expenditure; the new and improved services provided as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53845/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Departmental Expenditure
Fergus O'Dowd
355. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the capital expenditure by his Department in County Louth and east County Meath by location and facility provided or commenced in each of the past four years; the location and purpose of each such expenditure; the new and improved services provided as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53836/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Departmental Expenditure
Fergus O'Dowd
380. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the capital expenditure by his Department in County Louth and east County Meath by location and facility provided or commenced in each of the past four years; the location and purpose of each such expenditure; the new and improved services provided as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53839/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Road Network
Fergus O'Dowd
411. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Julianstown bypass following the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport meeting on 25 September 2019; if his Department has met with Meath County Council as promised at that meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53835/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Departmental Expenditure
Fergus O'Dowd
412. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the capital expenditure by his Department in County Louth and east County Meath by location and facility provided or commenced in each of the past four years; the location and purpose of each such expenditure; the new and improved services provided as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53850/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Rail Network Expansion
Fergus O'Dowd
413. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the extension of the DART to Drogheda; the timeline for the commencement of the service; the frequency of trains expected at peak and off-peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53867/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Railway Stations
Fergus O'Dowd
414. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the provision of a new railway station in northern areas of Drogheda in view of the increase in population in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53868/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Railway Stations
Fergus O'Dowd
416. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Dunleer railway station will be reopened in view of the significant population growth in mid-County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53881/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Departmental Expenditure
Fergus O'Dowd
426. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the capital expenditure by her Department in County Louth and east County Meath by location and facility provided or commenced in each of the past four years; the location and purpose of each such expenditure; the new and improved services provided as a result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53838/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Departmental Expenditure
Fergus O'Dowd
436. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the capital expenditure by his Department in County Louth and east County Meath by location and facility provided or commenced in each of the past four years; the location and purpose of each such expenditure; the new and improved services provided as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53849/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
455. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the capital expenditure by her Department in County Louth and east County Meath by location and facility provided or commenced in each of the past four years; the location and purpose of each such expenditure; the new and improved services provided as a result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53843/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Departmental Expenditure
Fergus O'Dowd
473. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the capital expenditure by his Department in County Louth and east County Meath by location and facility provided or commenced in each of the past four years; the location and purpose of each such expenditure; the new and improved services provided as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53846/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Departmental Expenditure
Fergus O'Dowd
482. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the capital expenditure by her Department in County Louth and east County Meath by location and facility provided or commenced in each of the past four years; the location and purpose of each such expenditure; the new and improved services provided as a result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53840/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Legislative Measures
Fergus O'Dowd
268. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the legislative and policy measures available to tackle underage drinking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52715/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Public Health Policy
Fergus O'Dowd
356. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the legislative and policy measures available to tackle underage drinking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52716/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Youth Services
Fergus O'Dowd
639. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the legislative and policy measures available to tackle underage drinking; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52714/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Prescriptions Charges
Fergus O'Dowd
248. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the details of increased pharmacy charges for blister packs used by elderly and unwell persons nationwide; his plans to ensure that unfair increases are overturned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52356/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Planning Issues
Fergus O'Dowd
360. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 174 of 25 September 2019, if progress has been made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52307/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Apprenticeship Data
Fergus O'Dowd
163. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of new apprenticeships registrations and number of new apprenticeship programmes which have resulted out of the Action Plan to Expand Apprenticeship and Traineeships in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51375/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Small and Medium Enterprises Supports
Fergus O'Dowd
293. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the efforts she is making to improve the management skills within Irish SMEs with reference to Enterprise Ireland and other State-led mechanisms. [51374/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Health Reports
Fergus O'Dowd
384. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if a review has taken place of persons who have been adversely affected by vaginal mesh and their access to medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51372/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Early Childhood Care and Education Data
Fergus O'Dowd
353. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children that have benefited from the ECCE scheme since its inception; the number of children that have benefited from two years of ECCE; the number of children that have benefited from the universal subsidy scheme since its inception; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51066/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Childcare Services Data
Fergus O'Dowd
354. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of applications made since the opening of the national childcare scheme on 20 November 2019; the number of subsidies provided since that date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51067/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Area Based Childhood Programme
Fergus O'Dowd
355. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the national evaluation of the ABC programme will be completed; if an interim report or update has been provided to her; if she will publish same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51068/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Urban Regeneration and Development Fund
Fergus O'Dowd
416. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the letter of offer will be sent to Louth County Council on the Westgate vision plan which has been supported through the urban regeneration and development fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50845/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Teachers' Remuneration
Fergus O'Dowd
188. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a reply will issue to queries raised in correspondence from a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49754/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
328. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the status of progress on the endoscopy unit at Naas General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49729/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Addiction Treatment Services
Fergus O'Dowd
335. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the procedure by which community based addiction organisations can apply to be recognised as a section 39 body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49763/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Defence Forces Representative Organisations
Fergus O'Dowd
64. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49566/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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School Transport Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
98. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the north Louth Carlingford-Cooley bus route (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49523/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Pharmacy Services
Fergus O'Dowd
163. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49565/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Tax Credits
Fergus O'Dowd
151. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if a reply will issue to matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) relating to the seafarers credit and tax allowances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48802/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Departmental Correspondence
Fergus O'Dowd
155. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a response will issue to correspondence from a school (details supplied) in relation to authorisation to proceed to tender for a building project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47214/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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School Accommodation Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
191. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a college (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47462/19]
Wed, 13 Nov 2019
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Health Services Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
162. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if home care services will be reviewed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46777/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Primary Care Centres Provision
Fergus O'Dowd
372. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his plans for a new primary care centre for Ardee, County Louth (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46425/19]
Thu, 7 Nov 2019
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Addiction Treatment Services
Fergus O'Dowd
150. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if underspending in national or regional drug strategy funding can be applied for by local front-line community-based addiction services such as a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45878/19]
Thu, 7 Nov 2019
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Addiction Treatment Services
Fergus O'Dowd
151. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if reports will be addressed regarding the fact that front-line community-based addiction services are considering winding down their services due to the lack of funding in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45879/19]
Wed, 6 Nov 2019
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Budget 2020
Fergus O'Dowd
229. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the additional funding provided for nature conservation and biodiversity in budget 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45744/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Teaching Council of Ireland
Fergus O'Dowd
196. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address concerns in relation to a registration issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44203/19]