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Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Live Exports
Martin Ferris
469. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the efforts being made to ensure live crab exports to China will resume as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51190/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Martin Ferris
341. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the number of cardiology patients and the length of time they are on the waiting list at University Hospital Kerry in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49795/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Cancer Screening Programmes
Martin Ferris
353. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the accuracy of the national bowel screening programme; if his attention has been drawn to failings in the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49858/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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HSE Reviews
Martin Ferris
354. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who were affected by the scan scandal in University Hospital Kerry who have passed away to date; and when he will meet with the bereaved families that wish to meet with him as committed to on numerous occasions. [49859/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Martin Ferris
141. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the number of patients on the cardiology waiting list at University Hospital Kerry in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49478/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Fish Landings
Martin Ferris
192. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of the Celtic Sea herring landed in Irish ports by Irish boats in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019 that was processed for human consumption versus processed for fishmeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49563/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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EU Directives
Martin Ferris
220. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of fishing organisations here about the proposed implementation of EU Council Directive 2017/159 of the social partners agreement on the ILO Work in Fishing Convention 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49569/19]
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
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Civil Defence Data
Martin Ferris
88. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the budget allocation to the Civil Defence in each of the years 2017 to 2020, in tabular form. [49378/19]
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
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Diplomatic Representation
Martin Ferris
91. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to open a new consulate in Liverpool; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49377/19]
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
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Tax Code
Martin Ferris
98. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Finance the estimated amount it would cost in a full year if the threshold for both group B and group C of capital acquisitions tax increased by 10%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49376/19]
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
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Legislative Programme
Martin Ferris
303. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to update the National Monuments Act 1930 to 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49375/19]
Wed, 13 Nov 2019
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Fishing Industry Data
Martin Ferris
188. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of sprat fishery landed by Irish boats at ports here in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to 31 October 2019, in tabular form; the percentage processed for human consumption versus those processed for fishmeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46835/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Emergency Departments Waiting Times
Martin Ferris
655. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the way in which a situation was allowed to arise on 25 October 2019 at University Hospital Kerry, which at one stage had seven ambulances waiting to offload patients and were unable to do so due to overcapacity in the emergency department; the ambulance cover the rest of County Kerry had while these ambulances were waiting at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45167/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Fish Farming
Martin Ferris
202. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actions taken in respect of the commitment contained in the programme for partnership Government that the potential for the development of onshore close containment fish farming as an emerging technology will be explored; the long-term strategy for the development of onshore close containment fish farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43887/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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State Claims Agency Data
Martin Ferris
273. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the number of legal claims taken against University Hospital Kerry in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42928/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Hospital Transfers
Martin Ferris
400. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a patient (details supplied) at University Hospital Kerry can expect to be brought to Cork University Hospital to have a pacemaker fitted. [43429/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Summer Works Scheme Applications
Martin Ferris
126. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Skills when works will take place to ensure the protection of children attending a school (details supplied). [41125/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Animal Disease Controls
Martin Ferris
563. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps being taken to protect the wild hare population from rabbit haemorrhagic disease; and if animals that have been found with the disease have been sent for independent testing. [38274/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Animal Disease Controls
Martin Ferris
564. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the counties in which rabbit haemorrhagic disease has been found to date; and if a vaccination scheme for the wild hare population has been explored. [38275/19]
Wed, 18 Sep 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
140. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment. [37778/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Hospital Services
Martin Ferris
786. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been refused access to genetic testing that was recommended by their treating physician. [34696/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Medical Card Administration
Martin Ferris
1199. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the status of a person (details supplied) with cystic fibrosis whose medical card has lapsed and is in the process of renewal should he or she require hospitalisation or be called for a lung transplant while the card has lapsed. [32010/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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HSE Staff Recruitment
Martin Ferris
1546. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) who applied for, was interviewed and was offered a senior sonographer position at Midlands Regional Hospital has now been told that their start date has been delayed due to the HSE recruitment freeze; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33381/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Medicinal Products Supply
Martin Ferris
397. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the reason for limiting the supply of cystic fibrosis medication for a person to a three-month supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29368/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
403. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29404/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
405. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment at Cork University Hospital. [29417/19]
Wed, 3 Jul 2019
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Garda Data
Martin Ferris
215. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in the Kerry Garda division trained as divisional asset profilers as of 31 December 2017, 31 December 2018 and 7 June 2019, in tabular form. [28494/19]
Wed, 3 Jul 2019
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Private Security Industry Regulation
Martin Ferris
216. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to update the Private Security Services Act 2004. [28495/19]
Tue, 2 Jul 2019
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Maritime Jurisdiction
Martin Ferris
154. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the maritime baseline on the east coast is a straight baseline or a low water baseline; and if he will provide a map of the baseline. [28139/19]
Tue, 2 Jul 2019
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Home Care Packages
Martin Ferris
371. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) who has recently been discharged from hospital will receive an urgently required hospital bed at their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27463/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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School Transport Administration
Martin Ferris
182. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an earlier drop-off time can be facilitated for buses servicing a school (details supplied) in order that the school can attract more students which would allow retention of adequate teaching numbers. [25036/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
354. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an ENT appointment at University Hospital Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25010/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Martin Ferris
664. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive a neurology appointment at Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24063/19]
Wed, 22 May 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
160. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive a mammogram at University Hospital Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22229/19]
Wed, 22 May 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
164. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment at Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22238/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
Martin Ferris
362. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21472/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
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School Transport Provision
Martin Ferris
143. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason Bus Éireann cannot facilitate an earlier morning service to a school (details supplied) in order that the school can attract more students, which would allow retention of adequate teaching numbers. [20898/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Air Corps Operations
Martin Ferris
59. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason the Air Corps was not permitted to land at Baldonnel Aerodrome on 26 January 2019 with a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18801/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Martin Ferris
797. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a wheelchair with brakes will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19084/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
928. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment with a neurologist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19574/19]
Wed, 17 Apr 2019
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Mental Health Services
Martin Ferris
163. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the measures being put in place to rectify issues with sewerage at Deer Lodge mental health unit, Killarney, County Kerry, which is causing distress for both staff and patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17910/19]
Thu, 11 Apr 2019
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School Transport Eligibility
Martin Ferris
63. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a child (details supplied) who lives within the school catchment area and attends a school is not being accommodated on a school bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17067/19]
Thu, 11 Apr 2019
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Hospital Complaints Procedures
Martin Ferris
126. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the status of a complaint made by a person (details supplied) in relation to the circumstances of the delivery of their child at Kerry General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17055/19]
Wed, 10 Apr 2019
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Orthodontic Services Provision
Martin Ferris
109. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an orthodontic appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16768/19]
Wed, 3 Apr 2019
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Hospital Services
Martin Ferris
168. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a bed at University Hospital Limerick in order to undergo further testing and appropriate treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15579/19]
Wed, 3 Apr 2019
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Activation and Family Support Programme
Martin Ferris
224. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) who is participating in Turas Nua is being denied a technical employment support grant, TESG, towards a course which will ensure employment when completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15647/19]
Tue, 2 Apr 2019
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School Patronage
Martin Ferris
177. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Skills the stage of the plans for a new Educate Together school for Killarney, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15133/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Citizenship Applications
Martin Ferris
553. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of fully completed standard applications for citizenship received in each of the past five years; and the average time from date of receipt to date of decision by year. [13760/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Citizenship Applications
Martin Ferris
554. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications for citizenship received in each of the past five years; and the average time from date of receipt to date of decision by year. [13761/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Mental Health Services
Martin Ferris
822. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) who suffers with depression has had the person's emotional support suddenly withdrawn without explanation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13599/19]