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Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
Brian Stanley
293. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the funding received by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in 2018 and to date 2019. [53149/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Afforestation Programme
Brian Stanley
535. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount distributed to applicants through the afforestation grant and premium scheme in 2018 and to date in 2019. [53136/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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National Broadband Plan Expenditure
Brian Stanley
550. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount spent to date on the national broadband plan; and the cost of external consultants, legal advice and services and internal Departmental staff costs, respectively in this regard. [52829/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Occupational Therapy Provision
Brian Stanley
259. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will be seen for occupational therapy services. [52393/19]
Wed, 11 Dec 2019
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Housing Policy
Brian Stanley
308. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to introduce cost-to-rental housing as part of future local authority or approved housing body housing developments in counties Laois and Offaly. [51981/19]
Wed, 11 Dec 2019
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Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility
Brian Stanley
309. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the income thresholds for social housing in counties Laois and Offaly will be increased to take account of the situation with wages and house prices. [51982/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Regional Development
Brian Stanley
2. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the role of his Department in the development of the midlands following news that two power stations are set to close, which will give rise to job losses. [50292/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Common Agricultural Policy Reform
Brian Stanley
11. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he has fully engaged in the Common Agricultural Policy, CAP, reform process to ensure his plans are rural proofed. [50297/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Brian Stanley
24. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his views on whether county councils should play a greater role in the town and village renewal scheme; and his views on whether the scheme should be deployed in such a way that it would enhance local area plans. [50295/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Action Plan for Rural Development
Brian Stanley
26. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of jobs created under the Action Plan for Rural Development in counties Laois and Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50293/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Disabilities Assessments
Brian Stanley
189. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health when an assessment of needs for autism spectrum will be carried out for a person (details supplied). [50816/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists
Brian Stanley
197. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting occupational therapy; and the number waiting over one, two and three years, respectively. [50854/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Physiotherapy Provision
Brian Stanley
198. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the number of children in counties Laois and Offaly awaiting physiotherapy; and the number waiting over one, two and three years, respectively. [50855/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists
Brian Stanley
204. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the number of children in counties Laois and Offaly awaiting speech and language therapy; and the number waiting over one, two and three years, respectively. [50877/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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National Broadband Plan Expenditure
Brian Stanley
8. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount spent to date on the national broadband plan; and the cost of external consultants, legal advice, services and internal departmental staff costs. [46267/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Bord na Móna
Brian Stanley
14. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has been briefed on the recommendations in the cross-party report on climate change specifically relating to the future of Bord na Móna; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43657/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Public Service Obligation Levy
Brian Stanley
201. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if an increased amount of PSO levy will be allocated to Bord na Móna to increase it in line with a greater use of biomass in the Edenderry power plant. [49577/19]
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
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Employment Data
Brian Stanley
32. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on recently published figures by the CSO which show that in quarter 3 of 2019 fewer than 100,000 persons were employed in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors, a decline compared to the same quarter in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48946/19]
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
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Beef Industry
Brian Stanley
34. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps that have been taken by his Department since 15 October 2019 to get the beef task force up and running. [49407/19]
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
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Basic Payment Scheme
Brian Stanley
36. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps being taken to complete all farm inspections for 2019 in order that outstanding single farm payments can issue. [48949/19]
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
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Basic Payment Scheme
Brian Stanley
38. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers waiting on their farm inspections to be completed; and when single farm payments will be fully processed. [48947/19]
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
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Basic Payment Scheme
Brian Stanley
39. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to move farm inspections to the months of June and July to ensure that single farm payments can be paid out on time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48948/19]
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
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Forestry Management
Brian Stanley
43. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps being taken to resolve the serious backlog in the issuing of felling licences; and the way in which he plans to deal with the difficulties landholders of small pockets of on-farm forestry face regarding planning permission for small access roads and environmental assessments similar to those needed for large scale forestry. [48950/19]
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
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Genetically Modified Organisms
Brian Stanley
64. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to prohibit the cultivation of genetically modified organisms here, including the importation of GMO grain. [48951/19]
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
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Home Help Service
Brian Stanley
131. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health if home help cover for holidays is available in each county; and if not, the counties in which it is not available. [49181/19]
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
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Hospital Services
Brian Stanley
132. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the commencement date for the consultation process for Portlaoise Hospital; and the timeframe for completion. [49182/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Genetically Modified Organisms
Brian Stanley
65. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the future production and regulation of genetically modified foods here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41606/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Air Navigation Orders
Brian Stanley
143. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the transit through Irish airspace was approved for two aircraft (details supplied) on 19 November 2019; if these NATO aircraft were carrying weapons or munitions; if they were engaged in or coming from or to military operations at the time. [48822/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Environmental Policy
Brian Stanley
366. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he plans to launch a code of good practice which will set out measures to reduce ammonia emissions over the coming years. [48901/19]
Wed, 20 Nov 2019
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Insurance Fraud
Brian Stanley
35. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to establish a Garda insurance fraud unit to tackle insurance fraud. [46266/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
Brian Stanley
187. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the budget allocation to the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment in each of the past three years in tabular form. [47394/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement
Brian Stanley
296. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of times to date in 2019 she has formally met with the Director of Corporate Enforcement. [47398/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Audiology Services Provision
Brian Stanley
314. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health his plans to fill the vacant audiologist positions in counties Laois and Offaly; the progress being made on the matter; and the expected date for the posts to be filled. [47109/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Home Help Service Data
Brian Stanley
435. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the maximum waiting time for home help services in each county in tabular form; and the number on the waiting list by county. [47692/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Housing Adaptation Grant Funding
Brian Stanley
649. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when Laois County Council will receive its full allocation for mobility aids and housing adaptation grants for its housing stock for 2019. [47263/19]
Wed, 13 Nov 2019
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Motor Insurance
Brian Stanley
44. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance when the car insurance premium levy will be terminated. [46265/19]
Wed, 13 Nov 2019
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Tax Code
Brian Stanley
88. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if research has been carried out with regard to the economic and social impact an increase in carbon tax will have on those living in rural Ireland. [43659/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Brian Stanley
418. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the research carried out on the effect of ammonia gas on vegetation, soil, habitats and species; if critical levels for habitats of concern such has bogs, coniferous woodland and grassland have been identified; and if so, if same will be expressed in micrograms per cubic metre, for example, 1 ug/m3 for lichens. [46205/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Public Sector Pensions
Brian Stanley
193. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider allowing qualified school teachers that have worked abroad to buy teacher pensions credits for their time spent abroad (details supplied). [45280/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Home Help Service Provision
Brian Stanley
499. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be put on a priority list for adequate home help hours. [44502/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Fishing Industry
Brian Stanley
944. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the intentions behind and intended implications of the European Council Directive 2017/159/EU concerning the implementation of the Work in Fishing Convention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45045/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Fishing Industry
Brian Stanley
945. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the range of proposed changes to be made to the existing legal and regulatory framework and requirements imposed on the fishing industry (details supplied) under the implementation of the European Council Directive 2017/159/EU by his Department. [45046/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Fishing Industry
Brian Stanley
946. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the changes to be made in the area of protection for workers in relation to EU Council Directive 2017/159/EU (details supplied). [45047/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Brian Stanley
2. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the preparations or contingency planning being carried out to address a no-deal Brexit for rural communities, especially in the Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43656/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Rural Regeneration and Development Fund Eligibility
Brian Stanley
17. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if counties Laois and Offaly will receive a fair share of funding in the next round of rural regeneration and development funding. [43660/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Climate Change Policy
Brian Stanley
27. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he has been briefed on the recommendations in the cross-party report on climate change specifically relating to a just transition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43657/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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LEADER Programmes Expenditure
Brian Stanley
37. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his views on LEADER and its underspend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43661/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Broadband Service Provision
Brian Stanley
42. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of discussions he has had with the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment with regard to broadband provision in rural communities, including the role of his Department in the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43658/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Waste Disposal Charges
Brian Stanley
214. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the special weight allowance for waste collection services will be put in place for those households that have a person with incontinence. [44041/19]
Tue, 15 Oct 2019
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Beef Industry
Brian Stanley
55. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the implementation of the Irish beef sector agreement of 15 September 2019. [41607/19]