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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appealed to An Bord Pleanála by county in 2016, in tabular form; when the decision to grant was subsequently withdrawn; and if he will make a statement on the matter.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]