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Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Road Safety
Patrick O'Donovan
605. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 525 of 3 December 2019, if chickens being conveyed from poultry farms to slaughter houses can be considered within the exemption referred to in the reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53080/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Pyrite Remediation Programme
Patrick O'Donovan
658. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if Limerick City and County Council will be included in the pyrite remediation scheme; the eligibility criteria for same.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51182/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Planning Appeals
Patrick O'Donovan
668. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of decisions to grant permission to construct one-off houses that were subsequently appealed to An Bord Pleanála by county in 2016, in tabular form; when the decision to grant was subsequently withdrawn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51367/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Road Safety
Patrick O'Donovan
525. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if drivers who transport livestock are exempted from the need to take breaks under tachograph rules and regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50268/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Farm Inspections
Patrick O'Donovan
364. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a farm inspection on land in an area (details supplied) will be carried out rather than a desk study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48757/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Patrick O'Donovan
381. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health when University Hospital Limerick will allow the Mid-Western Hospital Development Trust to proceed to planning to add a third treatment unit to the existing radiation treatment facility operated by the Mater Private at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47322/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Hospital Services
Patrick O'Donovan
448. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to enhance multiple sclerosis services at University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44260/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Nursing Staff Data
Patrick O'Donovan
451. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nursing positions being left unfilled in Limerick due to the HSE not releasing the successful and appointed nurses from other roles in order to fill the vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44285/19]
Wed, 23 Oct 2019
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Alcohol Pricing
Patrick O'Donovan
141. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health when the minimum unit pricing for alcohol is proposed to come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43693/19]
Tue, 15 Oct 2019
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Animal Breeding Regulations
Patrick O'Donovan
485. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the regulations in cases in which a small number of turkeys are kept for domestic personal use in terms of killing birds for domestic use on such farms. [42147/19]
Wed, 9 Oct 2019
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Planning Data
Patrick O'Donovan
158. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of planning applications granted by local authorities and appealed by objectors which resulted in the application being overturned by the board that is the number of successful grants there were refused by An Bord Pleannála in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by county in tabular form. [41269/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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Child and Family Agency
Patrick O'Donovan
314. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way in which a person who has been taken into care under court instruction can obtain their records for the period of time. [40218/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Patrick O'Donovan
241. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the weighting percentages to be used as part of the upcoming HSE FreeStyle Libre Group review decision making process that will be given to criteria (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39116/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Ambulance Service Data
Patrick O'Donovan
271. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulance cars assigned to HSE officers; if HSE officers are the only persons allowed to drive the vehicles; if not, if named non-ambulance personnel can drive them; if so, the number; the annual mileage in 2018 by vehicle assigned to specific personnel; the number of call-outs made by each vehicle assigned to an officer in 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38361/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Carer's Allowance Review
Patrick O'Donovan
629. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will issue in relation to a carer's allowance review request by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37171/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Teachers' Remuneration
Patrick O'Donovan
258. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter regarding the qualification allowance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29798/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Patrick O'Donovan
383. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will address matters regarding the appointment of staff (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21568/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Railway Stations Upgrade
Patrick O'Donovan
1329. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans by Irish Rail to carry out works on a railway station (details supplied) in County Limerick. [19960/19]
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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Hospital Equipment
Patrick O'Donovan
330. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health his plans to upgrade the equipment at the radiology department at University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17450/19]
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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Dental Services
Patrick O'Donovan
331. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend dental cover to children under six years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17452/19]
Thu, 28 Mar 2019
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EU Directives
Patrick O'Donovan
200. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the institutions for occupational retirement provision, IORP, II directive regulations will be transposed into law; when they will be enacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14557/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Judicial Appointments
Patrick O'Donovan
524. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide information regarding the Court of Appeal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13387/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Health Services Reports
Patrick O'Donovan
706. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13218/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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State Pension (Contributory)
Patrick O'Donovan
1265. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a matter will be addressed regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13230/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Garda Vetting
Patrick O'Donovan
1427. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if there a requirement by the local authorities to Garda vet persons who are in receipt of housing assistance payment, HAP; if persons that are residing in HAP houses have to comply with the same level of scrutiny as council tenants; and if they can have their tenancy terminated. [14060/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Patrick O'Donovan
456. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding a medical device (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12258/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Patrick O'Donovan
314. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if the delays associated with the supply of Spinraza will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10489/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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Regional Development Initiatives
Patrick O'Donovan
587. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the south-east regional spatial strategy will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10446/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Cross-Border Health Initiatives
Patrick O'Donovan
287. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the plans in place in relation to the cross-border initiative for healthcare procedures in the context of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8991/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Road Safety
Patrick O'Donovan
547. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding blood alcohol levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7934/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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School Curriculum
Patrick O'Donovan
239. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the parts of the primary and secondary level curriculums in which the protection of mental health is taught; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5286/19]
Wed, 23 Jan 2019
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State Pension (Contributory)
Patrick O'Donovan
245. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if matters in relation to a person (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3280/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Electric Vehicle Grants
Patrick O'Donovan
511. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the schemes available if a person wishes to purchase an electric car; the incentives in place to purchase an electric car; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2475/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Maritime Jurisdiction
Patrick O'Donovan
140. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a matter regarding a map contained in SI No. 22 of 2016 (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54194/18]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Land Ownership
Patrick O'Donovan
414. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to address the issue of unauthorised access to lands by persons without permission; and his further plans to introduce further changes to protect landowners from unauthorised entries. [54223/18]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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National Standards Authority of Ireland
Patrick O'Donovan
501. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 259 of 11 December 2018, if she will address matters (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54311/18]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Road Projects Status
Patrick O'Donovan
912. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the M20 motorway, Macroom bypass and Dunkettle interchange road projects; the stage at which these projects are; and the estimated completion date of each. [54531/18]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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Medical Card Applications
Patrick O'Donovan
317. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the status of a discretionary medical card for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53606/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Beef Industry Irregularities
Patrick O'Donovan
474. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of beef processors who have been identified as having been excessively trimming carcases in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52914/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Beef Industry Irregularities
Patrick O'Donovan
475. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if carcases have been included in the detection of beef processors that have been excessively trimming carcases (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52915/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Health Reports
Patrick O'Donovan
175. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the status of the resolution of the issue concerning women who had vaginal mesh implants; and when progress will be made on same. [52300/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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National Standards Authority of Ireland
Patrick O'Donovan
259. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when the NSAI will publish a standard on the recommendation that carbon monoxide alarms be included in sleeping areas of buildings that are non-domestic in nature; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51688/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Driver Licence Data
Patrick O'Donovan
461. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of driver licences that were required to be surrendered and those that were actually surrendered, respectively, in each of the years 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51998/18]
Thu, 6 Dec 2018
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Fuel Allowance Eligibility
Patrick O'Donovan
253. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the way in which the fuel allowance is calculated; if consideration is given to financial hardship in cases in which means might be in excess of the allowable limit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51227/18]
Thu, 6 Dec 2018
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Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme Eligibility
Patrick O'Donovan
270. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the way in which the back to school clothing and footwear allowance is calculated; if consideration is given to financial hardship where means may be in excess of the allowable limit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51428/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Patrick O'Donovan
316. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding orthotics. [50174/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Planning Issues
Patrick O'Donovan
718. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50656/18]
Thu, 29 Nov 2018
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Traffic Regulations Implementation
Patrick O'Donovan
196. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 871 of 6 November 2018, if councillors are free to make changes to speed limits (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49864/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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Maritime Jurisdiction
Patrick O'Donovan
112. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there is a plan to define a boundary for the territorial seas of Ireland; his plans to provide for that boundary in legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49149/18]
Thu, 22 Nov 2018
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School Transport
Patrick O'Donovan
88. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding school bus routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48788/18]
Wed, 21 Nov 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Patrick O'Donovan
178. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the status of funding (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48572/18]
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
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Road Network
Patrick O'Donovan
256. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding checks on national primary routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47245/18]
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
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Early Childhood Care and Education Programmes
Patrick O'Donovan
263. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 981 of 6 November 2018, if she will address a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47247/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Assisted Human Reproduction
Patrick O'Donovan
334. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the legislative provisions in place in the area of surrogacy here. [46616/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Applications
Patrick O'Donovan
584. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 1103 of 6 November 2018, if her Department will advise a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47196/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Special Educational Needs
Patrick O'Donovan
351. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding access to a SENO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45604/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Visa Applications
Patrick O'Donovan
376. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the visa requirements for children under 18 years of age coming from Nigeria to study in private secondary schools. [45490/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Patrick O'Donovan
718. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45605/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Traffic Regulations Implementation
Patrick O'Donovan
871. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding speed limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44614/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Early Childhood Care and Education Programmes
Patrick O'Donovan
981. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the ECCE hours have ever been extended in circumstances in which the child has already availed of the maximum allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45574/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Payments
Patrick O'Donovan
1103. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45375/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Proposed Legislation
Patrick O'Donovan
1206. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the timeframe for the creation of the register of architectural technologists and the inclusion of those on the register within BCAR assigned certifier legislation. [45662/18]
Wed, 24 Oct 2018
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Health Services Provision
Patrick O'Donovan
259. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting to be fitted for shoes, Piedro boots and insoles in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44223/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Brexit Supports
Patrick O'Donovan
186. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 93 and 94 of 10 October 2018, the engagement the embassy in London has to support exporters to the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43378/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Brexit Supports
Patrick O'Donovan
187. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 93 and 94 of 10 October 2018, the engagement of the Irish Embassy has to support exporters to the United Kingdom. [43384/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Patrick O'Donovan
446. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding scoliosis surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43686/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Patrick O'Donovan
448. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding a medical procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43689/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Treatment Abroad Scheme
Patrick O'Donovan
449. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding scoliosis surgeries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43691/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Patrick O'Donovan
450. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43695/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Patrick O'Donovan
451. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43702/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans
Patrick O'Donovan
452. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health his plans to carry out an independent clinical review of scoliosis services for children here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43704/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Patrick O'Donovan
453. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons aged 16 to 21 years of age waiting for spinal surgery in the Mater Hospital; the wait times experienced by these children and young adults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43705/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Ombudsman for Children Reports
Patrick O'Donovan
454. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the reason recommendations made by the Ombudsman for Children contained in the report on scoliosis, Waiting For Scoliosis Treatment A Children's Rights Issue, have not been implemented to date, including the meeting of four month targets for scoliosis surgery in accordance with international best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43706/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Hospital Services
Patrick O'Donovan
455. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the safeguarding of children in the HSE in regard to their elective spinal surgeries; the way in which he plans to ensure that a lack of capacity and beds over the winter months will not lead to cancelled surgeries for children that are on a list for spinal surgery in the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43707/18]
Wed, 17 Oct 2018
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School Transport Administration
Patrick O'Donovan
90. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding school transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42613/18]
Tue, 16 Oct 2018
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Departmental Correspondence
Patrick O'Donovan
449. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health when a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42232/18]
Tue, 16 Oct 2018
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Vacant Properties
Patrick O'Donovan
660. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount allocated to Limerick City and County Council to repair void houses in the city and county; the number of voids to be made available for allocation; when the allocation was paid; and when the voids are expected to be available. [42249/18]
Thu, 11 Oct 2018
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Voluntary Housing Sector
Patrick O'Donovan
208. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the plans in place to allow voluntary housing associations to draw down capital towards the construction of community voluntary houses; his plans to make further allocations available under the capital assistance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41594/18]
Wed, 10 Oct 2018
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National Educational Psychological Service
Patrick O'Donovan
75. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the digitisation of files under the National Educational and Psychological Service; and if paper based files are still in use. [41322/18]
Wed, 10 Oct 2018
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Brexit Supports
Patrick O'Donovan
93. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the engagement the Irish Embassy has to support exporters to the United Kingdom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41320/18]
Wed, 10 Oct 2018
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Brexit Supports
Patrick O'Donovan
94. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the supports in place for Irish exporters to the UK in context of Brexit. [41326/18]
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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School Transport
Patrick O'Donovan
88. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if, following the closure of a school (details supplied), an undertaking was given to the parents of children who were in the catchment area that school transport would be provided for their children to attend another school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40645/18]
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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School Transport
Patrick O'Donovan
90. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding school transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40648/18]
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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Medical Aids and Appliances Applications Data
Patrick O'Donovan
342. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting to be fitted for shoes, pedro boots and insoles for same by county (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41121/18]
Thu, 4 Oct 2018
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Cannabis for Medicinal Use
Patrick O'Donovan
151. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health when medicinal cannabis will be more accessible and legal here for children who have been diagnosed with severe epilepsy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40474/18]
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
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Ministerial Correspondence
Patrick O'Donovan
177. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health when a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40191/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Farm Inspections
Patrick O'Donovan
485. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a farmer is requested to have aphone available for inspection for text messages during a departmental inspection, the consequences in cases in which texts are accidentally deleted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39699/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
Patrick O'Donovan
604. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason the appeals office has not received a file from the carer's allowance section in respect of an appeal by a person (details supplied) lodged on 25 July 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39919/18]
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
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Broadband Service Provision
Patrick O'Donovan
172. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the supply of high-speed broadband to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39137/18]
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
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Broadband Service Provision
Patrick O'Donovan
220. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a school (details supplied) will be able to access high speed broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39040/18]
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
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Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements
Patrick O'Donovan
224. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the likely position of persons with UK driver licences here in the context of Brexit; if they will be accepted post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39074/18]
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
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Herd Number Applications
Patrick O'Donovan
387. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application for a herd number by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38498/18]
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
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Social Welfare Benefits
Patrick O'Donovan
463. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding dental benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38318/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Data Protection
Patrick O'Donovan
649. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30780/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Property Registration
Patrick O'Donovan
912. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when a section 49 application (details supplied) submitted to the Property Registration Authority in 2015 will be assigned to the principal assistant and progressed to completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30776/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Wildlife Control
Patrick O'Donovan
959. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the measures in place for the control of the non-native grey squirrel (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30745/18]
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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State Examinations Commission
Patrick O'Donovan
126. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the mileage rates for supervisors of State exams were reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28420/18]
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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HSE Properties
Patrick O'Donovan
260. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children aged one or under buried at the HSE-owned cemetery attached to a former home (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28577/18]
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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HSE Properties
Patrick O'Donovan
261. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children aged one or under who died at a former home (details supplied) in periods; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28578/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Motor Insurance
Patrick O'Donovan
492. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration has been given to real time recorders of speed in cars that can be shared with insurance companies, which would result in a cost reduction. [27856/18]