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Thu, 16 Dec 2021
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Credit Unions
Michael Moynihan
135. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the status of his recent engagement with the Central Bank regarding the difficulties faced by the credit union sector. [62058/21]
Thu, 16 Dec 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Michael Moynihan
137. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons in counties Cork and Kerry currently being supported by the employment wage subsidy scheme; the number of businesses in each county currently availing of the business resumption support scheme; the number of businesses in each county currently availing of the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62057/21]
Wed, 15 Dec 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael Moynihan
120. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the status of the Covid situation in schools; and the measures she is taking to alleviate the spread of the virus at primary and secondary level and in relation to special education. [62336/21]
Wed, 15 Dec 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael Moynihan
212. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his views on the assessment of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control on 2 December 2021 in the context of the Covid-19 Omicron variant, given the increasing number of cases and clusters in the EU/EEA without a travel history or contact with travel-related cases, it is likely that within the coming weeks the effectiveness of travel-related measures will significantly decrease and countries should prepare for a rapid and measured de-escalation of such measures. [62380/21]
Wed, 15 Dec 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael Moynihan
213. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of deaths from Covid-19 in 2020 and to date in 2021; the number of deaths in each year involving underlying conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62382/21]
Tue, 14 Dec 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael Moynihan
663. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his estimate of the number of Covid-19 patients in intensive or critical care, if 100% of the population eligible for a vaccine was vaccinated. [61727/21]
Tue, 14 Dec 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael Moynihan
664. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of vaccinated Covid-19 patients who were in hospital on 3 December 2021; and the number that were in intensive or critical care on the same date. [61728/21]
Tue, 14 Dec 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael Moynihan
665. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of unvaccinated Covid-19 patients that were in hospital on 3 December 2021; and the number that were in intensive or critical care on the same date. [61729/21]
Tue, 14 Dec 2021
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Disability Services
Michael Moynihan
669. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area as of 1 December 2021 or the latest date available; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months in tabular form. [61758/21]
Tue, 14 Dec 2021
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Disability Services
Michael Moynihan
670. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area as of 1 December 2021 or the latest date available; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months in tabular form. [61759/21]
Tue, 14 Dec 2021
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Disability Services
Michael Moynihan
671. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability currently being provided as of 1 December 2021 or the latest date available by CHO in tabular form. [61760/21]
Tue, 14 Dec 2021
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Disability Services
Michael Moynihan
672. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability as of 1 December 2021, by local health office in tabular form. [61761/21]
Tue, 14 Dec 2021
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Disabilities Assessments
Michael Moynihan
673. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children as of 1 December 2021 or the latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005 by local health office area in tabular form. [61762/21]
Tue, 14 Dec 2021
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Health Services
Michael Moynihan
674. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list by local health area as of 1 December 2021 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and aged 65 plus. [61763/21]
Tue, 14 Dec 2021
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Health Services
Michael Moynihan
675. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list by local health area as of 1 December 2021 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to 17 and over 18 years of age. [61764/21]
Tue, 14 Dec 2021
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Health Services
Michael Moynihan
676. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list by local health area as of 1 December 2021 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to 17 and over 18 years of age. [61765/21]
Tue, 14 Dec 2021
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Health Services
Michael Moynihan
677. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list by local health area as of 1 December 2021 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to 17 and over 18 years of age. [61766/21]
Tue, 14 Dec 2021
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Health Services
Michael Moynihan
678. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list by local health area as of 1 December 2021 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 years of age plus. [61767/21]
Thu, 9 Dec 2021
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Flexible Work Practices
Michael Moynihan
133. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the remote working strategy. [60661/21]
Thu, 9 Dec 2021
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Enterprise Policy
Michael Moynihan
152. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the South-West Regional Enterprise Plan. [60662/21]
Tue, 7 Dec 2021
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Cabinet Committees
Michael Moynihan
7. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and equality will meet next. [60022/21]
Tue, 7 Dec 2021
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Departmental Schemes
Michael Moynihan
589. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the assistance that can be provided to a child (details supplied) in County Cork who is unable to access the medication they require through the HSE hardship scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60307/21]
Fri, 3 Dec 2021
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Disability Services
Michael Moynihan
176. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the transfer of disability services from his Department will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59349/21]
Fri, 3 Dec 2021
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Care of the Elderly
Michael Moynihan
212. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the reopening of day centres for older people following closure in 2020. [59348/21]
Fri, 3 Dec 2021
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Health Services
Michael Moynihan
218. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the backlog of assessments of needs for children; the number of applications received and completed by county in each of the years 2018 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59461/21]
Fri, 3 Dec 2021
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Disability Services
Michael Moynihan
221. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the planned allocation of supports for the disability sector as announced in Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59460/21]
Wed, 1 Dec 2021
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An Garda Síochána
Michael Moynihan
159. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice his plans to raise the retirement age for gardaí from 60; if she has had discussions with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59403/21]
Tue, 30 Nov 2021
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Further and Higher Education
Michael Moynihan
122. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his strategy to improve access to further and higher education and training learners with disabilities including the measures announced as part of Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58631/21]
Tue, 30 Nov 2021
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Michael Moynihan
123. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress made to date under the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58632/21]
Thu, 25 Nov 2021
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Employment Support Services
Michael Moynihan
38. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures announced in budget 2022 to improve employment opportunities for persons with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58015/21]
Thu, 25 Nov 2021
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Pensions Reform
Michael Moynihan
56. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the next steps and timeline regarding the Report of the Commission on Pensions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58016/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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School Transport
Michael Moynihan
137. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the status of the review of the school transport system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57297/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Special Educational Needs
Michael Moynihan
156. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the status of the announced measures to create an additional 1,700 special class places in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57296/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Grant Payments
Michael Moynihan
233. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance if the fuel grant under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme will be increased in recognition of increasing fuel costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56895/21]
Tue, 16 Nov 2021
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National Development Plan
Michael Moynihan
71. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way the revised national development plan will strengthen rural economies and communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55850/21]
Tue, 16 Nov 2021
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National Development Plan
Michael Moynihan
110. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an overview of national strategic outcome No. 3 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55849/21]
Tue, 16 Nov 2021
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Hospital Staff
Michael Moynihan
555. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the action that is being taken to increase the number of neurology nurse specialists at Cork University Hospital; if an additional 100 extra neurology nurse specialists will be provided across Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55725/21]
Wed, 10 Nov 2021
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Cabinet Committees
Michael Moynihan
16. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach the Cabinet committee that deals with agriculture; and when it is next due to meet. [48297/21]
Wed, 10 Nov 2021
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Special Educational Needs
Michael Moynihan
139. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the status of the SNA exceptional review application submitted by a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54921/21]
Wed, 10 Nov 2021
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Health Services
Michael Moynihan
227. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme will continue beyond the end of 2021 on an administrative basis until the necessary legislation is put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54919/21]
Tue, 9 Nov 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Michael Moynihan
93. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in counties Cork and Kerry, respectively that have registered under the business resumption support scheme in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54343/21]
Tue, 9 Nov 2021
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Insurance Industry
Michael Moynihan
137. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the progress made in his Department’s areas of responsibility under the Action Plan for Insurance Reform. [54344/21]
Tue, 2 Nov 2021
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Enterprise Policy
Michael Moynihan
24. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way that Budget 2022 will encourage regional enterprise investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52577/21]
Tue, 2 Nov 2021
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Flexible Work Practices
Michael Moynihan
58. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the remote working strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52576/21]
Tue, 2 Nov 2021
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Housing Policy
Michael Moynihan
384. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the income limits for social housing applicants will be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52687/21]
Tue, 19 Oct 2021
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Home Care Packages
Michael Moynihan
192. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of older persons on the waiting list for home care support in each local health office area in CHO4; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50609/21]
Tue, 19 Oct 2021
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Disability Services
Michael Moynihan
197. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the details of the Budget 2022 package for his Department for health and social services for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50610/21]
Tue, 19 Oct 2021
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Disability Services
Michael Moynihan
782. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the supports provided to assist adult day services for persons with disabilities to return to full capacity by 22 October 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48708/21]
Wed, 13 Oct 2021
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Further and Higher Education
Michael Moynihan
64. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress made under the Fund for Students with Disabilities and other supports aimed at supporting students with disabilities to access and engage with further and higher education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49827/21]
Wed, 13 Oct 2021
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Adult Education Provision
Michael Moynihan
72. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to increase the number of learners engaging with literacy and language support by 20,000 by expanding the range of courses available over the first half of the Adult Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy 10 Year Strategy’s lifetime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49828/21]