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Thu, 15 Oct 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Joe O'Brien
272. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Health his plans to carry out research as to the reason Covid-19 infection rates are higher in poorer areas of the greater Dublin area. [30765/20]
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
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Citizens' Assembly
Joe O'Brien
7. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Taoiseach when the citizens' assembly on drug use will be convened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29282/20]
Thu, 8 Oct 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Joe O'Brien
190. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Education if data exists or an assessment has been conducted on the need for an ASD unit in a school (details supplied). [29313/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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EU Directives
Joe O'Brien
327. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of fines issued to the State under Annex V of the European Habitats Directive regarding the conservation of the Irish hare, lepus timidus hibernicus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28130/20]
Thu, 1 Oct 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Joe O'Brien
99. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will be instructed to conduct an audit and review of the operation of the temporary wage subsidy and employment wage subsidy schemes in a company (details supplied) in view of reports from employees that they have been in receipt of pay below the minimum mandated by the schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27979/20]
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
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Mortgage Lending
Joe O'Brien
64. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance if discussions have been undertaken with a group (details supplied) on an extension of the mortgage moratorium on behalf of mortgage holders in Dublin in view of the increased public health restrictions in the county and associated reduction in economic activity; if so, the status of the talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27415/20]
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Joe O'Brien
148. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Education if the proposed extension project for a school (details supplied) will include provision for an ASD unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27670/20]
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
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Pigmeat Sector
Joe O'Brien
263. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of piglets that had their teeth clipped or grinded in each of the years 2017 to 2019; the percentage of the overall piglet numbers these represent; and the reason given by producers for carrying out the procedure. [27410/20]
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
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Pigmeat Sector
Joe O'Brien
264. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of pigs that had their tail docked in each of the years 2017 to 2019; the percentage of the overall piglet numbers these represent; and the reason given by producers for carrying out the procedure. [27411/20]
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
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Pigmeat Sector
Joe O'Brien
265. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the breakdown of the different antibiotics administered to pigs in the pig industry in each of the years 2017 to 2019; the level of antibiotic used in the pig industry; the measures being put in place by his Department to reduce the use of antibiotics in the industry; and the research carried out by his Department on the long-term effects on the human population of antibiotic use in pigs. [27412/20]
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
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Pigmeat Sector
Joe O'Brien
266. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of pigs that have been exported live to date in 2020; the age of the majority of pigs, that is, over 75%, that were exported live; the countries to which they were exported; the number by each country; and the reason pigs are being exported live. [27413/20]
Thu, 24 Sep 2020
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Mental Health Services
Joe O'Brien
235. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the inequalities that exist between professional psychology doctoral training courses; and if there are plans to address this by funding both the educational and counselling psychology doctoral courses in line with clinical psychology doctorates. [26040/20]
Thu, 24 Sep 2020
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Mental Health Services
Joe O'Brien
236. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the inequalities that exist between professional psychology doctoral training courses regarding mental health and older persons; and if there are plans to address this by funding both the educational and counselling psychology doctoral courses in line with clinical psychology doctorates. [26041/20]
Thu, 24 Sep 2020
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Mental Health Services
Joe O'Brien
237. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of a national psychology placement office; when this is likely to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26042/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Coastal Protection
Joe O'Brien
306. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 115 of 9 September 2020, the membership of the interdepartmental group on managing coastal change; when it met first; the regularity with which it proposes to meet; when it expects to have a strategy published; and if the group will consider the way in which to offer families alternative homes or compensatory measures if their homes become uninhabitable in the near future. [24056/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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European Council Meetings
Joe O'Brien
374. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans to assist refugees affected by the fire in the Moria refugee camp on Lesbos, Greece; and if he will raise the issue at the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting on 21 September 2020. [23991/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Joe O'Brien
461. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Education the instructions provided by her Department to schools in respect of outdoor breaks for students under the Covid-19 response plan for safe reopening of primary and special schools particularly in the event of inclement weather; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24057/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Disease Management
Joe O'Brien
672. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Health if all new diagnoses of hepatitis C here are immediately being referred to the highly successful treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23402/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Disease Management
Joe O'Brien
673. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Health his views on whether Ireland is on track to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030 as per the WHO commitment given by Ireland. [23403/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Medicinal Products
Joe O'Brien
766. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of an independent inquiry to investigate the historical licensing and use of sodium valproate here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23872/20]