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Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
John McGuinness
220. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if carer’s allowance will be approved for a person (details supplied) who is giving full-time care to their father; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18538/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Departmental Correspondence
John McGuinness
287. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will confirm the receipt of a submission from a community organisation (details supplied); his response to the concerns expressed by the residents; and if he and his Department officials will engage immediately with the community and this Deputy. [18602/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Hospital Procedures
John McGuinness
335. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to a previous Parliamentary Question, if he will expedite a date for a cataract operation for a person (details supplied). [18622/24]
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
John McGuinness
100. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if children's allowance benefit will continue to be paid to a person (details supplied); and if arrears will also be paid. [18167/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Grant Payments
John McGuinness
127. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the process in place to check the standard of work carried out by contractors where an SEAI grant is being paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17630/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Rail Network
John McGuinness
175. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be provided to upgrade Thomastown railway station, Kilkenny, to make it disabled-friendly and to include modern toilet facilities, covered waiting area and seating; and if the matter will be expedited. [17764/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Schools Building Projects
John McGuinness
314. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education the status of a building project for a school (details supplied); and if approval will be issued as soon as possible. [17941/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Physical Education
John McGuinness
315. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if every school providing physical education will be adequately funded to meet the needs of those participating and to include PE equipment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17946/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Local Authorities
John McGuinness
365. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the process in place to check the standard of work carried out where a grant from a local authority is being paid; if he is satisfied all regulatory requirements are met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17630/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Agriculture Schemes
John McGuinness
477. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the process to accommodate farmers that want to withdraw from the young farmers’ scheme; if sanctions or penalties are applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17316/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Childcare Services
John McGuinness
564. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the action he is taking to address the chronic shortage of places in the childcare sector in Kilkenny; if he will provide an interim arrangement immediately for those waiting for a place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17939/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Ambulance Service
John McGuinness
577. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number that applied for the position of ambulance base supervisors with the National Ambulance Service; the number of applicants that had a formal interview; the number of successful candidates; the number of vacant paramedic positions throughout the organisation; the plan to fill each vacancy; the budget for the service for each of the past five years; the response time for ambulances from time of call to time of arrival at the patient's location; the status of the plan to modernise and transform the service; the number of advanced paramedics currently employed in the organisation; the base to which they are attached; and the number of qualified paramedics that are currently undertaking training courses to qualify as an advanced paramedic (details supplied). [17312/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Meals-on-Wheels Services
John McGuinness
668. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the status of the meals-on-wheels service operated by the HSE in Kilmoganny, County Kilkenny; if each recipient of the service has been consulted on the changes being considered; if alternative arrangements are being made to accommodate those that need the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17945/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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School Accommodation
John McGuinness
185. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if she will approve the construction of two classrooms for a school (details supplied) as they are urgently required and given the tender provided to her Department, which is less than what was predicted, expires on 3 June 2024; if she will expedite the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17127/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
John McGuinness
233. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if carer’s allowance will be approved for a person (details supplied); if the letter of refusal issued by her Department will be reviewed as it refers to the person receiving the care as another person; and if the matter will be expedited. [17134/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Hospital Facilities
John McGuinness
298. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a new theatre at Kilcreene Hospital, Kilkenny, which was included in the HSE capital programme announced in 2023 and was granted a capital allocation in the same year; if the project review number 5, which is approved to go to tender, has been considered by the national director for capital and estates; the indicative timeframe for completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17178/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Hospital Admissions
John McGuinness
299. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be admitted as a matter of urgency to Dún Laoghaire rehabilitation clinic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17179/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
300. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the urgent eye surgery required in the case of a person (details supplied) will be arranged immediately at WUH, as the surgery was to be carried out in January 2024. [17180/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
301. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the urgent surgery required in the case of a child (details supplied) will be arranged immediately at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17181/24]
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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Medicinal Products
John McGuinness
167. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if all cancer drug therapies available to Irish patients are universally and equitably available on the public system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16969/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Public Sector Pensions
John McGuinness
669. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the pension entitlements due to a person (details supplied) will be paid on the basis of their position in St. Canice’s Hospital, Kilkenny; and if he will expedite the matter. [16107/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Medical Aids and Appliances
John McGuinness
201. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if, further to a previous Parliamentary Question on this matter and the erroneous response issued by the HSE, in which it was said that the person concerned did not avail of the services (which is incorrect), he will now provide a set of non-obtrusive hearing aids as a matter of urgency for a child (details supplied); and if an appointment will be arranged immediately through the parent of the child to deal with the issues involved. [15812/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Dental Services
John McGuinness
204. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm a date for an appointment for orthodontic treatment required by a person (details supplied); if he will ensure that the treatment required is provided immediately through the public service or private practice; and if he will explain the delay in dealing with this urgent matter. [15816/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
250. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early date will be arranged for the resumption of eye treatment at WUH for a person (details supplied); and if the matter will be expedited. [15878/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Public Sector Pensions
John McGuinness
58. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has approved the increase of 4% for the ESB pension scheme; and if not, the likely timeframe for a decision. [13601/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Special Educational Needs
John McGuinness
510. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if she will give approval for two ASD rooms in schools (details supplied). [14779/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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State Pensions
John McGuinness
728. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for a State pension (non-contributory) will be approved for a person (details supplied) as a matter of urgency. [13585/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Prison Service
John McGuinness
900. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice if she will confirm the status of the transfer of a person (details supplied); and if the request will be expedited considering the applicants deteriorating health [14773/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Visa Applications
John McGuinness
901. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice if she will approve a stamp 4 status for a person (details supplied). [14776/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Early Childhood Care and Education
John McGuinness
1057. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 579 of 5 March 2024, the reason preventing him from making a provision for granting a second overage exemption in this exceptional case (details supplied); if the professional report supporting a second year has been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13605/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Disability Services
John McGuinness
1061. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 286 of 14 February 2024, if an application to the disability services for an individualised budget relative to the care needs of a person (details supplied) which has been approved will be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13657/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Medical Aids and Appliances
John McGuinness
1200. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reasons the HSE is no longer funding the provision of dexcom g7 sensors for use by diabetics on insulin injections; if this short-sighted decision will be reversed; if the device will be supplied to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13573/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Hospital Complaints Procedures
John McGuinness
1205. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm the status of a complaint made to the management of St. Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13579/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Nursing Homes
John McGuinness
1210. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application under the fair deal scheme (details supplied). [13629/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Disabilities Assessments
John McGuinness
1216. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a full assessment will be arranged through CAMHS or the disability services to ascertain the range of services required by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13655/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Health Services
John McGuinness
1217. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be admitted as a matter of urgency to Dun Laoghaire Rehabilitation clinic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13656/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Ambulance Service
John McGuinness
1482. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the status of the plan to provide a new ambulance base at Kelvin Grove, Carlow, if plans have been submitted to Carlow County Council; if the project includes a training centre; and the indicative timeframe for delivery of the project. [14774/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Hospital Complaints Procedures
John McGuinness
1483. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm the status of a complaint made to the management of St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14775/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Social Welfare Payments
John McGuinness
243. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 331 of 21 November 2023, if she will now expedite payment of DA and arrears which was approved months ago under appeal (details supplied). [13425/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Food Safety
John McGuinness
275. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the proposed role of local authorities in inspections by vets of small abattoirs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13432/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
285. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an immediate date will be confirmed for scoliosis surgery for a person (details supplied); the number of people on the waiting list for this type of surgery and the timeframe involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13365/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Public Procurement Contracts
John McGuinness
310. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the minimum value for the supply of goods or services to the HSE that requires the HSE to seek tenders via a public procurement process; if he is satisfied that the HSE is compliant with all Government regulations and policy relative to procurement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13450/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Schools Building Projects
John McGuinness
439. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education the status of a school building project (details supplied); the stage the project is at; the timeframe involved for a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12112/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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School Admissions
John McGuinness
480. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if a school place will be provided as a matter of urgency for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12541/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Social Welfare Payments
John McGuinness
725. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is in receipt of maximum benefit. [11896/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Pension Provisions
John McGuinness
741. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a history of contributions made by a person (details supplied) to determine if they have sufficient contributions to qualify for a State pension (contributory). [12114/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Disability Services
John McGuinness
1152. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if all the services and therapies required in the case of a person (details supplied) have been put in place; the steps being taken to ensure that all the interventions that have been recommended in their case are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12380/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Hospital Staff
John McGuinness
1288. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of child psychiatrists employed by the HSE in the child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, in the CHO 5 area; the number of children waiting for an appointment with a child psychiatrist in each county within the CHO 5 area; the number of referrals that have been refused an appointment for this service; and the number referred awaiting a decision in the CHO 5 area in each county. [11899/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Departmental Communications
John McGuinness
1289. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure that all public information made available by his Department and the HSE is in a format that is easily read, with particular regard to assisting people with intellectual disabilities. [11901/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Schools Building Projects
John McGuinness
267. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if an application under the emergency works scheme at a school (details supplied) will be expedited and approved. [9998/24]