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Tue, 17 Dec 2019

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School Transport

Seán Fleming

175. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a verification check of a type in the recommendation in the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General has been carried out independently of the assurances of Bus Éireann that the maintenance changes for school transport were being charged in accordance with the 1975 agreement; if not, if an alteration in the maintenance charges for school buses may have led to a previously undisclosed surplus or profit for Bus Éireann since commencement of services for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52673/19]

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Tue, 17 Dec 2019

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Student Universal Support Ireland Data

Seán Fleming

232. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the arrangements that will be in place in view of the fact that P60s and P45s and so on are no longer available; the arrangements that will be in place for persons to provide evidence of their income as part of the means tests in respect of SUSI grants; if there will be GDPR implications in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53215/19]

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Tue, 17 Dec 2019

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Departmental Data

Seán Fleming

247. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the timescale for applications received for persons coming here from outside the EU that are seeking visa approval to work here in cases in which they have already received their work permit; the average timescale for applications concluded to date in 2019; if there has been a decrease in the processing time in recent months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53217/19]

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Tue, 17 Dec 2019

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Legal Aid

Seán Fleming

277. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the financial support available for persons that require legal representation as part of the family law court process; if it is means tested; if so, the income limits that apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53218/19]

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Tue, 17 Dec 2019

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Garda Promotions

Seán Fleming

291. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of items of correspondence received from persons regarding the competition for promotion in relation to candidates that were not called for a preliminary interview and did not seek external reviews by the Policing Authority in respect of concerns in relation to the conduct of the competition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53359/19]

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Tue, 17 Dec 2019

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Care of the Elderly

Seán Fleming

373. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health his plans for a new statutory scheme for home support for older persons and adults with a disability; if this will be a centralised new facility in relation to the administration of the matters; his plans to ensure that such a facility is adequately staffed from the beginning in order that there will not be major delays to approving applications for home help and persons being left for an undue time without a service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52810/19]

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Tue, 17 Dec 2019

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Medical Card Applications

Seán Fleming

448. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the arrangements in place in view of the fact that P60s and P45s and so on are no longer available; the arrangements that will be in place for persons to provide evidence of their income as part of the means test for medical cards; if there are GDPR implications as a result of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53213/19]

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Tue, 17 Dec 2019

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HSE Funding

Seán Fleming

449. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the allocation of funding provided in each of the years 2016 to 2018; the estimated allocation in 2019 and 2020 in respect of the National Breastfeeding Action Plan launched in 2016; the estimated expenditure for the plan from 2016 to 2021; his plans to have a full estimated cost of implementing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53221/19]

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Tue, 17 Dec 2019

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HSE Expenditure

Seán Fleming

450. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the expenditure on the procurement of infant formula products in 2018 and 2019 in maternity hospital settings, paediatric hospitals and units of hospitals and community healthcare facilities here; the allocation of funding being provided for infant formula in these locations for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53222/19]

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Tue, 17 Dec 2019

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Forestry Sector

Seán Fleming

516. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of appeals with the forestry appeals committee; the number with the committee more than two, four, six and 12 months, respectively; when decisions will be made in respect of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52807/19]

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Tue, 17 Dec 2019

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Forestry Sector

Seán Fleming

517. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of staff in the forestry appeals committee; if there has been an increase in the workload in recent years; if there has been an increase in staffing to deal with the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52808/19]

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Tue, 17 Dec 2019

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Forestry Sector

Seán Fleming

518. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the new appeals procedure will be operational in order that applications for felling licences can be dealt with within a reasonable period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52809/19]

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Tue, 17 Dec 2019

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Childcare Services Regulation

Seán Fleming

641. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the changes requested in relation to the management of privately-owned childcare facilities to date in 2019 in respect of a planning compliance certificate; if the request has subsequently been withdrawn; if there have been requests for fire certificates; if they have been subsequently withdrawn; if there has been confirmation in relation to smoke or carbon dioxide alarms; if they are still in operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52811/19]

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Tue, 17 Dec 2019

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Domestic Violence Refuges Provision

Seán Fleming

665. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a copy of a report (details supplied) produced in respect of the need for a facility will be provided; the action taken on the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53219/19]

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Tue, 17 Dec 2019

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Social Welfare Benefits Applications

Seán Fleming

721. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the arrangements in place in view of the fact that P60s and P45s and so on are no longer available; the arrangements that will be in place for persons to provide evidence of their income as part of the means tests in respect of the schemes operated by her Department which require a means test; if there will be GDPR implications in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53214/19]

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Tue, 17 Dec 2019

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Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility

Seán Fleming

722. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the different means test arrangements in place under various social welfare legislation in respect of persons making applications for the carer's allowance versus disability allowance and other payments; if different rules apply regarding the valuation of a second house or property; if the net value of the property having taken into account an outstanding mortgage is taken into account for capital purposes; if the rental income from such properties in other cases is deemed to be the relevant income for the means test; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53216/19]

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Tue, 10 Dec 2019

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Departmental Staff Data

Seán Fleming

87. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Taoiseach the number of persons employed on an agency basis in his Department and in each agency under his aegis. [50812/19]

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Tue, 10 Dec 2019

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Family Reunification

Seán Fleming

249. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the categories of family members that can be included under the family reunification process (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51270/19]

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Tue, 10 Dec 2019

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Family Reunification

Seán Fleming

250. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the categories of family members that can be included under the family reunification process (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51271/19]

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Tue, 10 Dec 2019

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Road Projects Expenditure

Seán Fleming

521. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount drawn down by the end of October and November 2019 by local authority in respect of the national roads allocation 2019; if the allocations provided for will be drawn down by the end of 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51161/19]

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Tue, 10 Dec 2019

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Road Projects Expenditure

Seán Fleming

522. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of spending in 2018 and to date in 2019 for the national roads allocations by local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51162/19]

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Thu, 5 Dec 2019

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Departmental Staff Data

Seán Fleming

45. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of persons employed on an agency basis in his Department and in each agency under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50801/19]

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Thu, 5 Dec 2019

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Departmental Staff Data

Seán Fleming

53. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of persons employed on an agency basis in his Department and in each agency under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50805/19]

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Thu, 5 Dec 2019

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Departmental Staff Data

Seán Fleming

60. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons employed on an agency basis in his Department and in each agency under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50804/19]

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Thu, 5 Dec 2019

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Departmental Staff Data

Seán Fleming

97. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of persons employed on an agency basis in his Department and in each agency under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50809/19]

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Thu, 5 Dec 2019

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Departmental Staff Data

Seán Fleming

111. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons employed on an agency basis in his Department and in each agency under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50802/19]

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Thu, 5 Dec 2019

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Departmental Staff Data

Seán Fleming

136. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons employed on an agency basis in his Department and in each agency under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50808/19]

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Thu, 5 Dec 2019

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Departmental Staff Data

Seán Fleming

153. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of persons employed on an agency basis in her Department and in each agency under her aegis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50797/19]

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Thu, 5 Dec 2019

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Departmental Staff Data

Seán Fleming

186. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the number of persons employed on an agency basis in his Department and in each agency under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50806/19]

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Thu, 5 Dec 2019

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Departmental Staff Data

Seán Fleming

303. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons employed on an agency basis in his Department and in each agency under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50796/19]

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Thu, 5 Dec 2019

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Departmental Staff Data

Seán Fleming

310. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of persons employed on an agency basis in his Department and in each agency under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50799/19]

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Thu, 5 Dec 2019

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Departmental Staff Data

Seán Fleming

321. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons employed on an agency basis in his Department and in each agency under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50811/19]

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Thu, 5 Dec 2019

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Departmental Staff Data

Seán Fleming

346. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of persons employed on an agency basis in her Department and in each agency under her aegis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50798/19]

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Thu, 5 Dec 2019

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Departmental Staff Data

Seán Fleming

365. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of persons employed on an agency basis in his Department and in each agency under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50810/19]

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Thu, 5 Dec 2019

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Departmental Staff Data

Seán Fleming

398. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons employed on an agency basis in her Department and in each agency under her aegis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50803/19]

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Thu, 5 Dec 2019

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Fire Stations Upgrade

Seán Fleming

410. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when additional facilities will be provided for a fire station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50702/19]

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Thu, 5 Dec 2019

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Departmental Staff Data

Seán Fleming

415. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons employed on an agency basis in his Department and in each agency under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50807/19]

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Thu, 5 Dec 2019

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Departmental Staff Data

Seán Fleming

426. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of persons employed on an agency basis in her Department and in each agency under her aegis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50800/19]

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Tue, 19 Nov 2019

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School Enrolments

Seán Fleming

211. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get a primary school place will be investigated; if a school place will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47723/19]

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Tue, 19 Nov 2019

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Hospital Services

Seán Fleming

400. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the discussions or consideration given to remove services from a hospital (details supplied); if consideration is being given to outsourcing the service; if a role for the National Treatment Purchase Fund is being considered in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47481/19]

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Tue, 19 Nov 2019

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Hospital Services

Seán Fleming

408. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the reason there has been a disregard for the employment rights of existing contract holding consultant pathologists (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47520/19]

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Tue, 19 Nov 2019

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Hospital Services

Seán Fleming

422. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will provide clinical evidence to support outsourcing of services from a hospital; if a risk analysis has been undertaken to evaluate the possible adverse events arising from same and the consultation involved to date (details supplied); the discussions on the issue to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47588/19]

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Tue, 19 Nov 2019

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Hospital Services

Seán Fleming

423. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the reason there has been no regard for existing INAB accreditation service level agreements; the reason no consideration has been given to the wider implications of undermining existing services in the midlands region in particular reputational damage to his Department at the hospital (details supplied); the effect that this will have on the provision of services to patients in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47589/19]

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Tue, 12 Nov 2019

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Special Educational Needs Staff

Seán Fleming

182. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a special needs assistant will be allocated to a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46324/19]

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Tue, 12 Nov 2019

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Forestry Management

Seán Fleming

423. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications on hand for forestry felling, thinning permits and licences; the average time to process applications; the oldest application on file; the estimated amount of timber and logs covered by these applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46342/19]

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Tue, 12 Nov 2019

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Live Exports

Seán Fleming

424. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details in respect of calf exports (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46347/19]

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Tue, 12 Nov 2019

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Farm Data

Seán Fleming

425. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide information in respect of calves (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46349/19]

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Tue, 12 Nov 2019

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Rural Regeneration and Development Fund Applications

Seán Fleming

519. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when applications under the rural regeneration and development fund will next be approved; the number of applications received to date; if an application (details supplied) will be considered as part of this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46567/19]

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Tue, 12 Nov 2019

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Town and Village Renewal Scheme

Seán Fleming

520. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of applications received under the town and village renewal scheme for 2020; when decisions are expected to be made on the matter; if applications (details supplied) will be considered as part of this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46568/19]

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Tue, 12 Nov 2019

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Carer's Benefit Eligibility

Seán Fleming

550. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the entitlement to carer's benefit of a person who is working five mornings per week and is essentially in part-time employment; if the full carer's benefit is payable; if it is a pro rata carer's benefit payable; the number of years carer's benefit can be paid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46350/19]

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