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Wed, 11 Dec 2019
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Illness Benefit Applications
Seán Barrett
290. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when illness benefit payments will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51901/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Judicial Council Legislation
Seán Barrett
278. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to set up a judicial council to review levels of awards for personal injuries with a view to reforming these amounts to bring Ireland into line with international norms; if consideration will be given to setting up a dedicated central Garda resource specifically tasked with investigating fraudulent cases for potential prosecution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29101/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Seán Barrett
329. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to a report submitted by an organisation (details supplied) with survey findings and views of persons currently self-funding flash glucose monitoring technology when considering lifting the age restriction to make the FreeStyle Libre device available to all sufferers of type 1 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29073/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Legislative Measures
Seán Barrett
348. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce legislation to legalise premarital agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23736/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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Medical Card Eligibility
Seán Barrett
234. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to providing credits in respect of lifetime community rating for medical card holders over 34 years of age who now find themselves in the higher income bracket and are no longer eligible for a medical card and require private health insurance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22463/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Tús Programme
Seán Barrett
1451. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to amend the Tús scheme to address the recruitment difficulties due to the significant decrease in referrals for the scheme to a partnership (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19566/19]
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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International Agreements
Seán Barrett
118. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to support a UN binding treaty on business and human rights in 2019 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17340/19]
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Seán Barrett
510. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason the decision was taken to decrease enrolment opportunities for the ECCE scheme to once a year in September (details supplied) to allow for all birth dates to be taken into consideration for children to commence free preschool at 2 years and 8 months of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17685/19]
Wed, 3 Apr 2019
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Voluntary Sector Funding
Seán Barrett
204. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the position regarding funding for volunteer centres with particular reference to underfunded centres (details supplied); the options under consideration at present; when a decision will be reached in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15527/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Seán Barrett
150. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the decision was taken to decrease enrolment opportunities for the early childhood care and education, ECCE, scheme to only once a year in September in view of the fact it used to be reopened in January and April also (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12668/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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Carer's Allowance Waiting Times
Seán Barrett
527. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason it is taking a minimum of 16 weeks for a carer’s allowance application to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10904/19]
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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Health Services Staff Remuneration
Seán Barrett
187. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health the reason an organisation (details supplied) is not included in negotiations on a new deal for general practitioners regarding the reversal of FEMPI and other matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7594/19]
Tue, 12 Feb 2019
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Health Screening Programmes
Seán Barrett
395. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to establishing a screening programme for haemochromatosis such as in the UK in order to ensure that no person goes undiagnosed with an iron overload (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6488/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Commencement of Legislation
Seán Barrett
695. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health when all aspects of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 concerning the legal recognition of parentage for same sex couples that are not covered under the Act will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1057/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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General Practitioner Services
Seán Barrett
773. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health when free general practitioner care will be extended to under 12s which was to be introduced in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1520/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Parental Leave
Seán Barrett
1110. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when she expects the Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017 to be presented in Dáil Éireann following its passing through Seanad Éireann; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1506/19]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Horse Sport Ireland
Seán Barrett
528. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for separate funding to be made available specifically for the sport horse industry in view of recent successes by those competing in the sport horse industry and the prospects for greater development and success in this sector, with Ireland having qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50549/18]
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
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Third Level Fees
Seán Barrett
83. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps that can be taken to waive the payment of €9,000 in fees for a college student (details supplied) who transferred from science in TCD to medicine in UCD after first year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49260/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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School Accommodation
Seán Barrett
345. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made on the site identified for the permanent building for a school (details supplied) on the Novara road campus in view of the urgency of the situation that the school now finds itself in; when construction of the new building is due to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45502/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Pension Provisions
Seán Barrett
1110. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when it is planned to introduce pension entitlements for community employment supervisors and assistant supervisors in view of the previous commitments given in respect of this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45515/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Health Services Provision
Seán Barrett
100. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health if there has been progress in respect of services for venesection patients with haemochromatosis; if the issue of the €80 fee that these persons must pay when they have to attend outpatient departments is being considered in the context of the overall general practitioner contract review process (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43276/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Disability Services Provision
Seán Barrett
372. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of many persons who have intellectually disabled children regarding the diminution of respite service care at a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39593/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Seán Barrett
389. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health the financial assistance available to an organisation (details supplied) to help those with autism and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39674/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Bus Services
Seán Barrett
529. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is planned to cancel existing direct bus services into Dublin city in view of the decision to have a comprehensive review of bus services in various parts of Dún Laoghaire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39595/18]
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
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Abortion Legislation
Seán Barrett
294. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health if provision will be made for pharmacists who have conscientious objections to the general scheme of the health (regulation of termination of pregnancy) Bill 2018; if they are included in the definition "medical practitioners"; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38444/18]
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Seán Barrett
503. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an ophthalmology appointment for a person (details supplied) with the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37463/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Community Employment Schemes Supervisors
Seán Barrett
1239. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if community employment supervisors are entitled to pension benefits upon retirement as was recommended at the LRC ten years ago (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36154/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Commencement of Legislation
Seán Barrett
331. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health when the legislation regarding assisted human reproduction will be commenced (detailed supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27574/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Tax Code
Seán Barrett
152. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Finance his plans to revise or remove the deemed disposal rule which was introduced in the Finance Act 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26538/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Seán Barrett
187. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Skills when construction of a new school building for a school (details supplied) is due to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26370/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Seán Barrett
596. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a community-based children’s optometrists scheme in order to address the waiting lists that exist for children to receive eye examinations; his further plans to roll out the Sligo cataract scheme (details supplied) across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24348/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Housing Issues
Seán Barrett
1279. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if legislation is planned to cease the practice of developers advertising new homes with price on application and no published price (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24347/18]
Wed, 30 May 2018
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Seán Barrett
163. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the shortage of care workers to provide services on behalf of the HSE for the elderly in the community (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23931/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Insurance Fraud
Seán Barrett
275. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps taken to deal with fraudulent insurance claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23107/18]
Tue, 22 May 2018
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Roadworthiness Testing
Seán Barrett
509. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being taken to ensure that imported vehicles (details supplied) are complying with standards to ensure their roadworthiness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22451/18]
Wed, 16 May 2018
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Medicinal Products Licensing
Seán Barrett
138. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health the reason patients with multiple sclerosis have to wait an average of 348 days for a treatment drug to be approved for public funding and in some cases even longer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21569/18]
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Hospital Services
Seán Barrett
120. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that MRI scans are not available to persons presenting through accident and emergency departments with joint injury in circumstances in which a consultant cannot give a definitive medical diagnosis using X-rays alone; his views on whether it is acceptable that many persons will have to wait between 12 and 18 months for said MRI scans in such circumstances or alternatively attend privately for same and then return to accident and emergency with MRI results to obtain a definitive diagnosis and pertinent treatment; his further views on whether this is best practice; his plans to address or review this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18112/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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Hospital Services
Seán Barrett
373. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health the status of services for venesection for persons with haemochromatosis; if the issue of the €80 fee that these persons must pay when they attend outpatient departments is being considered in the context of the overall general practitioner contract review process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17575/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Proposed Legislation
Seán Barrett
593. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce legislation for cyclists with regard to a minimum passing distance that motorists would have to adhere to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9273/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme
Seán Barrett
167. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he expects the final plans of the draft flood risk management programme for at-risk areas to be approved, implemented and adopted by local authorities; if the Carysfort and Maretimo works are one of the at-risk areas included in this plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8784/18]
Wed, 7 Feb 2018
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Health Services
Seán Barrett
190. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health if he has received feedback from the HSE regarding a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6171/18]
Tue, 23 Jan 2018
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Home Help Service Provision
Seán Barrett
356. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health the provision that can be made to ensure that the extra two hours' home help awarded to a person (details supplied) can be provided in line with the ongoing needs and requirements of the care giver; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2907/18]
Tue, 23 Jan 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Seán Barrett
357. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be offered an appointment at the ophthalmology clinic in the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2908/18]
Tue, 23 Jan 2018
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Hospital Transfers
Seán Barrett
358. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can be transferred from Monaghan General Hospital to either Drogheda or the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire, to continue their treatment. [2909/18]
Thu, 7 Dec 2017
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Seán Barrett
213. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the ECCE scheme can be extended in special circumstances for children with disabilities who are not ready to start school at five years of age and need a further year in preschool to develop intellectual and communication skills (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52405/17]
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Seán Barrett
362. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health if persons with haemochromatosis can be treated in outpatient departments when suitable in order to save the €80 charge being imposed on persons when they must attend as inpatients for venesection to reduce the iron overload in their blood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51783/17]
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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Disability Services Funding
Seán Barrett
172. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase annual funding to an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49616/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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State Examinations
Seán Barrett
198. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has given consideration to introducing compulsory oral testing for junior certificate students who study a foreign language (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48864/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Passport Services
Seán Barrett
235. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to introduce powers to revoke passports in circumstances in which a person is charged with paedophilia offences here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48691/17]
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Community Employment Schemes Operation
Seán Barrett
477. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the community employment scheme launched in December 2015 (details supplied) on a pilot basis will be continued following the pilot; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48044/17]