Parliamentary questions

Medicinal Products Availability

Frank O'Rourke

264. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the reason persons with multiple sclerosis here face significant delays in accessing new medicines and treatments in comparison with other European countries; if there will be engagement with the pharmaceutical industry in order to remedy the situation and to improve market access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52416/19]

Pension Provisions

Frank O'Rourke

137. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the pension entitlements to the spouse of a retired teacher in cases in which a teacher has retired in advance of a divorce from a first marriage and subsequently enters a second marriage also pre-retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52024/19]

Hospital Appointments Delays

Frank O'Rourke

180. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that the person has been on the waiting list for over three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51913/19]

Hospital Consultant Recruitment

Frank O'Rourke

345. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if a replacement has been appointed for a position (details supplied) at Our Lady's Children’s Hospital, Crumlin in view of the fact that the post holder is leaving the post prior to the end of 2019; if so, when the appointee will be in situ to ensure continuity of service and essential appointments and that prescriptions do not lapse; if he will consider making funding available for the provision of a multidisciplinary team for pain management clinics in Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin and Temple Street Children's University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51242/19]

Schools Building Projects

Frank O'Rourke

115. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the three new schools (details supplied) for Celbridge, County Kildare, that are to be core located on the same site; if the site acquisition has been completed; if the design process for the schools has commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50836/19]

Tax Code

Frank O'Rourke

125. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance his views on the proposal by the Revenue Commissioners to rescind the flat-rate tax expense for various categories of workers, in particular for nursing staff in receipt of the FRE, in view of the fact that their uniform is a requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49847/19]

Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding

Frank O'Rourke

635. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the funding that will be made available to Kildare County Council for group sewerage schemes via capital funding or grant schemes in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50274/19]

Health Services Provision

Frank O'Rourke

273. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the necessary resources for the provision of psychology and occupational therapy to a person (details supplied) as recommended by the HSE assessment of needs conducted in April 2019 but not being provided by the service provider (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48605/19]

Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Frank O'Rourke

311. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if he will reconsider approving the funding for a specialised bed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48903/19]

Fire Stations Provision

Frank O'Rourke

518. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will include an application for a new fire station (details supplied) in the fire services capital expenditure programme for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49015/19]

Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding

Frank O'Rourke

261. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the level of funding provided for group sewerage schemes in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48339/19]

Dental Services Provision

Frank O'Rourke

352. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the alternative dental treatment plan and location that can be provided for a person (details supplied); the transport arrangements that can be made for an alternative treatment location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46284/19]

Services for People with Disabilities

Frank O'Rourke

436. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when an assessment of needs will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44242/19]

Services for People with Disabilities

Frank O'Rourke

484. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when an assessment of needs will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44440/19]

Services for People with Disabilities

Frank O'Rourke

485. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when an assessment of needs will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44441/19]

Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Frank O'Rourke

607. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if funding will be approved for a specialised bed as recommended on medical grounds for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44906/19]

Disability Support Services Provision

Frank O'Rourke

609. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if home support hours will be increased for a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that the provision of four hours per week is inadequate for the person's needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44910/19]

Paediatric Services

Frank O'Rourke

685. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to improve screening for arthritis and Down’s arthropathy for children with Down's syndrome; the specialist rheumatology services available following diagnosis; the measures he is taking to address the shortage of paediatric rheumatologists and specialist nurse practitioners nationally and at Our Lady's Children’s Hospital, Crumlin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45331/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Frank O'Rourke

187. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the proposed new school building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43001/19]

Gaelcholáistí Issues

Frank O'Rourke

234. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a Gaelcholáiste to serve the north County Kildare area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43643/19]

Health Care Infrastructure Provision

Frank O'Rourke

435. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the status of the refurbishment of the dental clinic at Celbridge health centre; if the project tender process has been completed and works commenced; if the funding has been approved; the timeline for completion of the refurbished dental clinic and anticipated opening date for the provision of dental services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43610/19]

Primary Care Centres Staff

Frank O'Rourke

437. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of psychology services at primary care centres in north County Kildare; if there are vacant psychologist posts at such centres; the waiting lists for patients awaiting primary care psychology services in north County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43626/19]

National Broadband Plan Administration

Frank O'Rourke

515. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the contract for the national broadband plan will be signed to deliver on the commitment to provide high-speed broadband to 550,000 homes and businesses; the timeline for the provision of broadband to all 550,000 homes and businesses from the signing of the contract to completion of roll out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43613/19]

Housing Adaptation Grant

Frank O'Rourke

641. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the additional funding request of €500,000 for Kildare County Council to fund housing adaptations for social housing tenants under category A (category 1) and category B (category 2) will be approved (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43252/19]

Human Rights

Frank O'Rourke

125. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the position of Ireland on the ongoing political crisis and human rights violations in Bahrain; if he will consider introducing a joint statement at the Human Rights Council in Geneva condemning the ongoing abuse of human rights in Bahrain and demanding the release of political prisoners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42166/19]

Road Projects Status

Frank O'Rourke

547. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the feasibility study for a second interchange on the M4 at Maynooth; the timeline for the tender process; the timeline for the subsequent construction process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41788/19]

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Staff

Frank O'Rourke

236. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of child psychology services at Celbridge CAMHS unit; if there is now a full-time permanent post-holder in place; if there is provision for a second psychologist to be appointed to deal with the growing waiting lists (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40720/19]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications

Frank O'Rourke

254. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when an application for the nursing homes support scheme will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40772/19]

Health Services Provision

Frank O'Rourke

317. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health his plans to meet patient demand and reduce public eye care waiting lists which are growing year on year with waiting times of up to two years now standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41133/19]

Psychological Services

Frank O'Rourke

319. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of child psychology services across all of north County Kildare; the vacant posts at locations and the timeline within which they are planned to be filled; if there are temporary leave absences and attendant plans to recruit a temporary replacement to fill such gaps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41152/19]

Electoral Commission Establishment

Frank O'Rourke

511. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if progress has been made on the establishment of a national electoral commission, as recommended to oversee the conduct of elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40846/19]

Electoral Register

Frank O'Rourke

517. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if consideration has been given to the establishment of an online voter registration system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40983/19]

Disabilities Assessments

Frank O'Rourke

143. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when an assessment of needs will be carried out for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40200/19]

Health Services Provision

Frank O'Rourke

363. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if a request for an increased home support package will be given an urgent review for a person (details supplied) who is on a waitlist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39536/19]

Construction Industry Register Ireland

Frank O'Rourke

205. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the general scheme of the building control (construction industry register Ireland) Bill; if a register (details supplied) has been placed on a statutory footing; if so, if it is a legal requirement for all builders and contractors; if the registration fee of an organisation will be included in the subscription fee of a federation; if not, if it will it be an additional payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39108/19]

Medicinal Products Reimbursement

Frank O'Rourke

242. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the weighting percentages that will be attached to criteria by the Health Technology Assessment Group review in its decision making process in the upcoming review of HSE FreeStyle Libre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39126/19]

Medicinal Products Reimbursement

Frank O'Rourke

243. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if the reimbursement dataset will specifically cover only current HSE funded users of the FreeStyle Libre device; if not, if the Health Technology Assessment Group review will compare total blood glucose strip usage spend year on year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39127/19]

Direct Provision Data

Frank O'Rourke

126. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in direct provision centres; his plans to review and reform the asylum process with a view to extending the right to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37783/19]

Organ Donation

Frank O'Rourke

1248. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the progress regarding the organ donation opt-out scheme; the timeline for delivery of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36353/19]

Rehabilitation Training Allowance Payments

Frank O'Rourke

1276. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if his recent decision to remove the rehabilitative training allowance to disabled students and school leavers will be reviewed; if he will engage with the relevant stakeholders such as disability groups and service users in seeking a solution that would reinstate the allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36469/19]

National Lottery Funding Applications

Frank O'Rourke

1295. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if an application for national lottery funding made by an organisation (details supplied) has been successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36545/19]

Home Loan Scheme

Frank O'Rourke

1996. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount of new funding for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme that will be made available to Kildare County Council; if the additional funding will be sufficient for both the drawdown of loans on approvals already issued (details supplied) and for the projected loan demand for the remainder of 2019; when Kildare County Council will receive the new funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36470/19]

Speech and Language Therapy Provision

Frank O'Rourke

1069. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if speech and language therapy services provided by the HSE at the Maynooth clinic will be retained; if not, if the service will be transferred to the Celbridge clinic once the refurbishment is complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31538/19]

Primary Care Centres

Frank O'Rourke

1070. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the timeline and anticipated opening date of the refurbished Celbridge clinic. [31539/19]

HSE Staff Recruitment

Frank O'Rourke

1178. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health his plans to fill the vacant posts at day hospitals in Celbridge and Kilcock, County Kildare in view of the fact that patients have been advised the facilities may be closing shortly due to staff shortages; if the proposed closures will be temporary; if so, the proposed duration of the closure; the alternative arrangements being put in place for patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31952/19]

Drugs Payment Scheme

Frank O'Rourke

1205. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when an application for renewal of eligibility under the drugs payment scheme will be expedited on behalf of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32048/19]

Home Care Packages Provision

Frank O'Rourke

1207. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if a home care package for a person (details supplied) will be reviewed with a view to an increase in the 12-hour allocation and for it to be spread over seven days to include the weekend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32057/19]

Assisted Human Reproduction

Frank O'Rourke

1353. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if the review of the assisted human reproduction Bill has been completed further to his announcement in December 2018 that funding was to be provided for fertility treatment under the public health system; if so, the details on the scheme; if the application process is now open; if funding applications will be means tested; if funding will be backdated to 2018 for applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32647/19]

Property Registration Authority Administration

Frank O'Rourke

2928. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when a property registry mapping application will be expedited for a person (details suppled); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33501/19]

Departmental Funding

Frank O'Rourke

275. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the NGO to which allegations (details supplied) pertained; the action being taken to recover the funds; the process or procedure put in place to ensure such alleged misuse of public funds does not recur at this body and other public bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29150/19]

Aviation Industry

Frank O'Rourke

624. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the recent granting of a fifth freedom permit to an airline (details supplied) to operate a service between Dublin and Madrid in view of the fact that the Dublin to Madrid route is already served by three EU airlines that are cumulatively providing over 39 services per week; his views on whether the granting of routes under the fifth freedom is commercially damaging to domestic airlines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29454/19]

Services for People with Disabilities

Frank O'Rourke

250. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when the HSE disability services in north County Kildare will follow-up in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28478/19]

Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Frank O'Rourke

116. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if the report from an organisation (details supplied) submitted in April 2019, will be considered as part of the HSE review into the extension of the FreeStyle Libre device to all persons with type 1 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27450/19]

Rare Diseases

Frank O'Rourke

428. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the services and treatments available to persons with Friedreich's ataxia; the level of funding provided for research for treatments; his plans to increase funding for future treatments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27734/19]

Disability Services Provision

Frank O'Rourke

482. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when the needs assessment recommendations will be put in place for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28142/19]

Housing Adaptation Grant Funding

Frank O'Rourke

274. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the allocation of funding will be made to Kildare County Council to progress approved applications under for the housing adaptation grant tenant applications both in terms of the general scheme and in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27007/19]

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Staff

Frank O'Rourke

142. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if a temporary child psychologist will be appointed to the HSE CAMHS unit in Celbridge primary care centre to provide cover when the psychologist in situ goes on maternity leave in the coming weeks in order to ensure continuity of this essential service to vulnerable children and adolescents; if the replacement temporary child psychologist has been recruited; if so, if the commencement date has been confirmed; if not, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24661/19]

Schools Building Projects Data

Frank O'Rourke

85. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the proposed new build for a school (details supplied); the progress on the awarding of construction contracts for the new build; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22384/19]

Home Loan Scheme

Frank O'Rourke

488. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when further funding will be provided to Kildare County Council to facilitate the drawdown of Rebuilding Ireland mortgage loans in view of the fact that the council is unable to approve loans due to a lack of funding; the amount of funding that will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22385/19]

Primary Care Centres

Frank O'Rourke

134. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health his plans to carry out an audit of a primary care health centre (details supplied) to assess the needs of the patients and the local population which are perceived as not being met due to inadequate resources with a view to putting in place suitable medical services and sufficient personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22154/19]

Disabilities Assessments

Frank O'Rourke

354. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when an assessment of need will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20762/19]

Special Educational Needs

Frank O'Rourke

389. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an urgent meeting will take place between his officials, parents, a school (details supplied) and the NCSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19957/19]

Policing Issues

Frank O'Rourke

463. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the proposal by the Commission on the Future of Policing for a severance or redundancy programme to support policing reform in An Garda Síochána has been finalised; if so, the details of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18746/19]

Hospital Staff Recruitment

Frank O'Rourke

974. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if radiographer vacancies for DEXA scanning services at Naas General Hospital have now been filled further to a recent recruitment campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19858/19]

Hospital Staff Recruitment

Frank O'Rourke

975. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the steps taken to resolve the shortage of radiographers to conduct MRI scans at Naas General Hospital in view of the fact that the afternoon service appears to have been suspended with patients being transported via ambulance to privately outsourced clinics to have their MRI scans there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19859/19]

Tax Code

Frank O'Rourke

140. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a deferral of the implementation of the additional 1% betting tax duty until the review of the alternative proposals put forward by businesses within the betting sector is concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17321/19]

School Accommodation Provision

Frank O'Rourke

187. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the joint application by schools (details supplied) for additional accommodation of three prefabricated general classrooms will be expedited; if the approval and funding for same will be provided within a defined timeframe that will ensure the additional accommodation is in situ by the commencement of the school year in September 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17467/19]

National Educational Psychological Service Staff

Frank O'Rourke

88. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a psychologist will be assigned to a school (details supplied) under the National Educational Psychological Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16852/19]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Frank O'Rourke

89. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills when additional SNA resources will be assigned to a school (details supplied) as requested by the school principal from the NCSE on behalf of a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16853/19]

Public Sector Staff Retirements

Frank O'Rourke

171. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the provisions contained in the Public Service Retirement Age – Report to Oireachtas 2019 in respect of public servants forced to retire between 6 December 2017 and the commencement of the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018; the reason for not making changes to the arrangements of those working under the interim arrangements who will be forced to retire when they reach 66 years of age; his views on whether those affected are not being treated on an equal basis to their colleagues that can stay working until 70 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16134/19]

Teacher Supply

Frank O'Rourke

202. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider reviewing the teaching allocation given to physics (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16220/19]

UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Frank O'Rourke

246. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps taken to progress the implementation of the United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2018 in terms of proactive planning and allocation of resources and positive and measurable changes for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16606/19]

Ambulance Service Provision

Frank O'Rourke

456. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the level of ambulance service provision for Maynooth, Celbridge and Leixlip, County Kildare; the amount of cover provided to each area over a 24/7 period in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16630/19]

School Placement

Frank O'Rourke

121. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a post-primary school place will be allocated to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15567/19]

Horse Sport Ireland

Frank O'Rourke

385. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the current named licence holder of the Irish Sport Horse and Irish Draught Horse studbooks is Horse Sport Ireland and not a society (details supplied); the expiry dates of these licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15067/19]

Animal Breeding Regulations

Frank O'Rourke

386. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the public and EU tender process that will apply to the granting of a new licence renewal of the Irish Sport Horse and Draught Horse studbooks; his plans to apply a licence fee (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15068/19]

Horse Sport Ireland

Frank O'Rourke

387. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Horse Sport Ireland has the right or otherwise to veto the transfer of the Irish Sport Horse and Draught Horse Studbooks to another party; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15069/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Frank O'Rourke

126. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new 24-classroom school building project (details supplied); the timeline for completion of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14322/19]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Frank O'Rourke

404. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of places available in the ASD unit at a secondary school (details supplied) for the pupil intake in September 2019; his views on whether the number of places available is sufficient to accommodate all applicants; if there will be an increase in the number of ASD unit places available upon completion of an enlarged education campus scheduled for June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14053/19]

Hospital Appointments Status

Frank O'Rourke

625. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12822/19]

Rail Services Data

Frank O'Rourke

1074. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the purchase of new carriages to provide additional capacity on the Kildare rail line, Hazelhatch and Sallins to Dublin and the Maynooth rail line to Dublin; if consideration has been given to leasing rail carriages in the interim period to alleviate the overcrowding situation on these commuter rail lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13022/19]

Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans

Frank O'Rourke

20. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the measures he plans to take to reduce the waiting times for cataract surgery (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12099/19]

Health Services

Frank O'Rourke

85. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that a system that has been provided to a person (details supplied) is retained by the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11798/19]

Services for People with Disabilities

Frank O'Rourke

184. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 167 of 30 January 2019, if one of the 25 dieticians or an allocation of clinical hours could be made available to north Kildare disability network to provide services to, for example, children with autism who have dietetic requirements (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12168/19]

Vaccination Programme

Frank O'Rourke

206. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if the meningitis vaccination for children is provided under the general medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12591/19]

Tax Data

Frank O'Rourke

145. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance the number of Irish citizens living here that do not pay income tax; the percentage of wage earners living here that do not pay income tax; the number and the percentage of wage earners living here that do not pay the universal social charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10759/19]

Public Sector Pensions

Frank O'Rourke

150. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the timeline and publication date for the report as per section 3(6) of the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018 which commits to a report being laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas within three months of the passing of the Act (details suppled); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10499/19]

Disabilities Assessments

Frank O'Rourke

134. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if an assessment of need appointment will be brought forward for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9908/19]

Garda Recruitment

Frank O'Rourke

260. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the criteria which will be used by the implementation group for police reform in the recruitment of Garda sergeants scheduled for Q3; if it will it be an open public competition; if not, if it will be an internal competition; if internal, the entry criteria for same (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9544/19]

Equine Industry

Frank O'Rourke

461. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the procurement process applicable to the granting of the sport horse studbook licence; the status of the recommendation of a report to transfer the sport horse studbook licence to a society (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9276/19]

Energy Efficiency

Frank O'Rourke

494. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the funding schemes or incentives available to public sector premises, such as schools and colleges, to retrofit their fluorescent lighting to more energy efficient and eco-friendly alternatives, such as LED lighting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9593/19]

Broadband Service Provision

Frank O'Rourke

160. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of high-speed broadband in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8849/19]

Broadband Service Provision

Frank O'Rourke

161. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of high-speed broadband in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8850/19]

Broadband Service Provision

Frank O'Rourke

162. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of high-speed broadband in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8851/19]

Broadband Service Provision

Frank O'Rourke

163. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of high-speed broadband for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8852/19]

Broadband Service Provision

Frank O'Rourke

164. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of high-speed broadband for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8853/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Frank O'Rourke

254. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if progress has been made on the construction of a new build for a school complex (details supplied); the timeline of the building project; if the school is to be built under the rapid build programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8297/19]

Hospital Appointments Status

Frank O'Rourke

454. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a hospital appointment for cataract surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8493/19]

Betting Regulations

Frank O'Rourke

183. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance the status of his review of the implementation of a 100% increase in turnover tax for the bookmaker and betting industry announced in budget 2019; if the review includes up-to-date research and analysis of the impact the tax is having on the financial viability of the bookmaking industry and on subsequent job losses; the timeframe for completion of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7012/19]

Dental Services Provision

Frank O'Rourke

485. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the timeline and the anticipated official opening date of the new HSE dental clinic in Celbridge, County Kildare, which is undergoing refurbishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6936/19]