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Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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School Transport Availability
Danny Healy-Rae
421. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason there is a perceived lack of school transport (details supplied). [31822/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Danny Healy-Rae
506. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the threshold of income earned by students themselves during holidays under SUSI will be increased (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32876/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Danny Healy-Rae
591. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a family can qualify for family income supplement but cannot qualify for a student grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33720/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Special Educational Needs
Danny Healy-Rae
605. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the July provision is not available for children with Down's syndrome and other disabilities; the reason it is only available for children with autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33913/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data
Danny Healy-Rae
1424. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE is limiting the amount of fair deal applications being approved for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32846/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Home Help Service Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
1425. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason home help hours are not being extended to weekends and bank holidays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32847/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Home Help Service Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
1428. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason elderly persons who wish to remain in their own homes are being limited to a few minutes of home help when they are eventually allowed home support service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32857/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Home Help Service
Danny Healy-Rae
1429. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason for the large number of persons waiting for home help; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32858/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Disability Services Funding
Danny Healy-Rae
1430. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if funding for the provision of additional social development services for persons with disabilities when they reach 18 years of age will be provided in County Kerry and nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32859/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Respite Care Services Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
1594. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if proper and adequate respite facilities will be provided for persons with mental and physical disabilities in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33467/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Disability Support Services Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
1595. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if adequate residential facilities will be provided for adults with mental and physical disabilities in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33468/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Vaccination Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
1649. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the steps that have been taken for children born before 2016 requiring access to the meningitis B vaccine in view of the cost for families in the low-income bracket; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33723/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Medical Card Applications
Danny Healy-Rae
1706. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if persons given a cancer diagnosis will receive emergency medical cards (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33811/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Medical Card Applications
Danny Healy-Rae
1737. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if persons who receive a cancer diagnosis receive emergency medical cards in view of the fact they have to wait a long time to get their medical cards assessed and in the meantime endure very high medical expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33874/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Hospital Facilities
Danny Healy-Rae
1738. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when the unoccupied beds in Kenmare Community Hospital will be opened up to patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33888/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Hospital Facilities
Danny Healy-Rae
1739. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when the unoccupied beds in Dingle Community Hospital will be opened up to patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33889/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Medical Card Applications
Danny Healy-Rae
1998. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if medical card applications can be backdated to the date of applying especially for persons who are diagnosed with serious illnesses and find themselves not able to work and with very high medical expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34530/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Rural Development Policy
Danny Healy-Rae
2026. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if further funding will be provided for the social farming scheme to include more persons with disabilities in County Kerry and nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32853/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Beef Exports
Danny Healy-Rae
2073. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has been requested by the Iranian ambassador to do a beef deal with Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32845/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Trade Data
Danny Healy-Rae
2074. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a beef trade agreement with Iran is not being sought in order to help beef farmers here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32854/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Better Energy Homes Scheme
Danny Healy-Rae
2281. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps being taken on the shortage in funding under the SEAI better energy warmer home scheme, which has meant ceasing work allocations to community based organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33912/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Rural Transport Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
2396. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the pilot scheme for evening transport in rural areas under Local Link has not been extended as was initially planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32705/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Rural Transport Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
2452. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the promised Local Link service for rural areas is not being expanded (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33891/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Rural Transport Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
2453. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Local Link transport evening service will be provided for persons in isolated areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33892/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Rural Transport Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
2454. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Local Link transport evening service will be provided for persons in isolated areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33893/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Rural Transport Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
2455. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Local Link transport evening service will be provided for persons in isolated areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33894/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Rural Transport Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
2456. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Local Link transport evening service will be provided for persons in isolated areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33896/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Rural Transport Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
2457. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Local Link transport evening service will be provided for persons in isolated areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33897/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Rural Transport Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
2458. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Local Link transport evening service will be provided for persons in isolated areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33898/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Rural Transport Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
2461. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Local Link transport will be provided for persons in isolated areas for evening services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33914/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Road Projects Status
Danny Healy-Rae
2463. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when work on the Macroom bypass will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33918/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Road Projects Status
Danny Healy-Rae
2464. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when work on the Macroom bypass is scheduled to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33919/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Childcare Services Staff
Danny Healy-Rae
2518. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason childcare and crèche workers are not entitled to sick and holiday pay and their wages are as low as €11 an hour. [31703/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Local Improvement Scheme Administration
Danny Healy-Rae
2599. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when funding will be provided for the over 800 local improvement scheme applications in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33469/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Social Welfare Benefits Waiting Times
Danny Healy-Rae
2820. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason additional funding is not allocated to the disability section in order that applications can be expedited in view of the fact the waiting times are perceived as unacceptable at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33873/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Carer's Allowance Waiting Times
Danny Healy-Rae
2821. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason additional resources can not be allocated to the carer's section to speed up the applications in view of the fact the waiting time at present is perceived as unacceptable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33875/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Housing Adaptation Grant Funding
Danny Healy-Rae
2845. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the significant reduction in funding of the disabled persons grant will be addressed (details supplied). [32790/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Homeless Persons Data
Danny Healy-Rae
2944. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons classed as homeless; the steps being taken to ensure such persons are suitably housed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33816/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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European Court of Justice Rulings
Danny Healy-Rae
2946. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the working group that was established to examine the EU Flemish Decree ruling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33854/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Tenant Purchase Scheme Review
Danny Healy-Rae
2947. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the review of the tenant purchase scheme commenced; when the review of the scheme will be completed in view of the fact the scheme is perceived as not working for 80 % of applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33915/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Hospitals Building Programme
Danny Healy-Rae
492. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision and timeframe for the new community hospital in Killarney, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30667/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Respite Care Services Provision
Danny Healy-Rae
493. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of respite services for persons with disabilities in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30668/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Nitrates Usage
Danny Healy-Rae
695. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter regarding the nitrates derogation review (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30643/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Danny Healy-Rae
696. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if supports for greater use of protected urea, lime, slurry additives and soil aeration will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30678/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Renewable Energy Generation
Danny Healy-Rae
697. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to provide farmers with supports for anaerobic digestion and on-farm renewables; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30679/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Danny Healy-Rae
698. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to provide full recognition of the carbon sinks from forests, permanent pastures and hedgerows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30680/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Organic Farming
Danny Healy-Rae
699. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of promoting greater use of organic manures on farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30682/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Housing Adaptation Grant Eligibility
Danny Healy-Rae
939. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if grant assistance is available for persons with autism that need to adapt their houses for sensory needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30674/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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National Parks and Wildlife Service
Danny Healy-Rae
960. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason the NPWS will not erect signage making persons aware of ticks and Lyme disease in national parks, for example, Killarney National Park; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30675/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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National Parks and Wildlife Service
Danny Healy-Rae
961. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the NPWS will place fire belts on its property to prevent fires spreading within national parks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30676/19]