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Tue, 28 Nov 2017
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Wind Energy Guidelines
Thomas Pringle
711. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the action he has taken and the outcome in each individual case (details supplied) in which planning authorities altered wind-energy policies contrary to the advice contained in circular letter PL20/2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50246/17]
Tue, 28 Nov 2017
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County Development Plans
Thomas Pringle
712. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the planning section within his Department had sight of and considered a report endorsed by the planning authority of County Donegal entitled submission in relation to amendment document Option 3 revised to the working draft county development plan 2014 to 2018 prior to making its submission to the draft County Donegal development plan 2018 to 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50247/17]
Tue, 28 Nov 2017
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Wind Energy Guidelines
Thomas Pringle
713. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the wind energy development guidelines 2006 have been subject to strategic environmental assessment in line with requirements under the EU Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50248/17]
Tue, 28 Nov 2017
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County Development Plans
Thomas Pringle
714. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his views on whether the replication of elements of policy by other planning authorities is a consideration that falls within the express or implied statutory obligations of a planning authority when formulating an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of its functional area; if so, the particular provisions within the Planning and Development Acts, associated regulations, guidelines or otherwise, that provide for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50249/17]
Tue, 28 Nov 2017
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County Development Plans
Thomas Pringle
715. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the process followed by his Department in making a determination as to whether his recommendations have been complied with in the context of section 12(5)(a) of the Planning and Development Acts 2017 (as amended); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50250/17]
Thu, 23 Nov 2017
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Hospital Services
Thomas Pringle
171. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health the status of the future of long-term residential beds at St. Joseph's Hospital in Stranorlar, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49813/17]
Thu, 23 Nov 2017
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Hospital Services
Thomas Pringle
172. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health if a report (details supplied) has been sent to HIQA or to the HSE's national social care division; if not, the timeframe for same; the reason for delays in drafting a plan for community hospital infrastructure for Stranorlar, Ramelton and Lifford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49814/17]
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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Refugee Data
Thomas Pringle
133. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the average amount of time it is taking to get a first instance decision on a protection application from the International Protection Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49492/17]
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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Transport Support Scheme
Thomas Pringle
152. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health when legislation establishing the transport support scheme will be introduced in Dáil Éireann; the provisions to be included in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49529/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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School Excellence Fund
Thomas Pringle
193. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason no DEIS schools in County Donegal were included as part of the new school excellence fund launched recently; the criteria used to determine which DEIS school would receive initial funding; when he plans to roll out funding to include schools in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48797/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Rights of People with Disabilities
Thomas Pringle
254. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; the reasons for the delays to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48687/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Thomas Pringle
274. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the timeframe for Ireland's ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; the reason for the delay to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48986/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Garda Deployment
Thomas Pringle
279. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí attached to the Donegal Garda division as of 1 January 2017 and 1 November 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49210/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Proposed Legislation
Thomas Pringle
280. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to bring forward the passenger name record Bill 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49211/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Home Care Packages Data
Thomas Pringle
384. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of providing an extra 100 intensive home care packages in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49212/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Legislative Programme
Thomas Pringle
472. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to bring forward the cyber security Bill 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49213/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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National Planning Framework
Thomas Pringle
516. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will meet with a group (details supplied) campaigning for a greater share of infrastructural capital investment in County Donegal; if he has given consideration to the much needed transport infrastructure required if County Donegal is to attract jobs and develop further; the way in which he intends to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48999/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Thomas Pringle
517. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the grants available for a club (details supplied); if supports are available for the development of other clubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49026/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Adoption Legislation
Thomas Pringle
539. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016 will progress; and when it is likely to reach Dáil Éireann; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48970/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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State Pension (Contributory)
Thomas Pringle
574. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the way in which her Department is addressing the shortfall in pension payments to women retiring since 2012 after changes were made in calculating pension entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48967/17]