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Tue, 24 May 2016
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Public Sector Pay
David Cullinane
363. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the full list of measures in the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 to 2013 that need to be unwound outside of those under the process of being unwound under the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013 to 2016, the Lansdowne Road agreement, to bring public sector pay grades and conditions to a pre-Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts level. [11225/16]
Tue, 24 May 2016
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Public Sector Pay
David Cullinane
364. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost of implementing the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013 to 2016, the Lansdowne Road agreement. [11226/16]
Tue, 24 May 2016
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Public Sector Pay
David Cullinane
368. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of additional unpaid hours which have been provided by civil and public servants under all public sector collective agreements since 2009; the cost of paying workers for these hours; the cost of bringing all post-2011 Civil Service and public service entrants to pre-2011 pay grades; the details of the €2.2 billion in savings from the collective agreements, by pay, levies, productivity measures and year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11483/16]
Tue, 24 May 2016
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Public Sector Pay
David Cullinane
374. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he will end the pay inequality to which teachers who qualified after 2011 have been subject for the past five years; when he will establish the public service pay commission; in the absence of pay equality, to outline the justification for pay inequality having regard to the principle of equal pay for equal work; when he will make the work of teachers equal to the equal work they do; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11686/16]
Tue, 24 May 2016
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
David Cullinane
483. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health to clarify the three-out-one-in hiring rule adopted by hospital groups within the Health Service Executive in December 2015, as reported in The Irish Times on 22 April 2016; the criteria for this hiring rule and the grades and sections of the hospital groups within the HSE that are subject to this rule; the number of staff lost to the hospital groups under the HSE under this rule, broken down by hospital group; to provide a breakdown, by hospital group, of staff shortages in December 2015 and staff shortages, as of the end of April 2016; to outline development and execution of the rule by the HSE; and the circulars and memos relating to this hiring rule. [11655/16]
Thu, 19 May 2016
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Institutes of Technology Expenditure
David Cullinane
61. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Skills the institutes of technology which are running a deficit, in tabular form. [10956/16]
Thu, 19 May 2016
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Institutes of Technology Expenditure
David Cullinane
62. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Skills what percentage of the budget of the Waterford Institute of Technology goes on salaries. [10957/16]
Thu, 19 May 2016
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Institutes of Technology Expenditure
David Cullinane
63. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Skills the impact of the Lansdowne Road agreement on the budget of Waterford Institute of Technology. [10958/16]
Thu, 19 May 2016
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Institutes of Technology Expenditure
David Cullinane
64. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of the Lansdowne Road agreement to Waterford Institute of Technology and if he will meet this cost through an increased budget. [10959/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Fire Safety Regulations
David Cullinane
423. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is aware of serious health and safety defects found in homes in Ceol na Mara in Kill, County Waterford, if the homes conform with all relevant statutory fire obligations; if not, the steps he or the appropriate State body will take to carry out appropriate remedial works to satisfy all statutory obligations pertaining to health and safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9840/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Hospital Staff
David Cullinane
741. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of interventionist cardiologist posts in place at University Hospital Waterford; if any posts are currently vacant; the resources necessary to provide 24-hour emergency primary percutaneous coronary intervention cover; the volume of cardiovascular patient activity at University Hospital Waterford and other PPCI centres here; the extra resources being put in place at UHW; if increased resources will deliver 24/7 emergency PPCI cover at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9899/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Hospital Staff
David Cullinane
742. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the criteria for determining the provision of 24-hour emergency primary percutaneous coronary intervention cover in hospitals; the volume of patient activity at all intervention centres and for University Hospital Waterford, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9900/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
David Cullinane
804. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health how many of the 36 posts sanctioned nationally to support the implementation of the type 2 diabetes cycle of care initiative will be sanctioned to support the diabetes community in County Waterford; when he will put those sanctioned for County Waterford in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10193/16]
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
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Ambulance Service
David Cullinane
40. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to address health and safety issues raised by the UNITE union and ambulance paramedics in Waterford and the south east; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8537/16]
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
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Industrial Disputes
David Cullinane
105. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is aware of the ongoing industrial relations dispute between 999 emergency call staff and a company (details supplied), the companies refusal to pay a living wage, the companies refusal to engage with the Communication Workers' Union, and allegations from employees of punitive suspensions and a harsh disciplinary regime at the company; the steps he intends to take to support the workers in improving their terms and conditions of employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8536/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Defined Benefit Pension Schemes
David Cullinane
44. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she is aware of the case of a person (details supplied) regarding the Waterford Crystal Limited contributory pension scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8224/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Defined Benefit Pension Schemes
David Cullinane
45. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she is aware of the case of a person (details supplied) regarding the Waterford Crystal Limited contributory pension scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8225/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Flood Relief Schemes
David Cullinane
121. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the flood relief plans in place to remediate flooding in the village of Clashmore, County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8226/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Living Wage Implementation
David Cullinane
125. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost to the Exchequer of the State becoming a living wage employer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8375/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Proposed Legislation
David Cullinane
137. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to introduce blacklisting legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8378/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Company Law
David Cullinane
138. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps he is taking to prevent companies engaging in tactical insolvencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8379/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Trade Union Recognition
David Cullinane
139. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to introduce legislation to bring about mandatory trade union recognition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8380/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Proposed Legislation
David Cullinane
185. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to introduce corporate manslaughter legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8377/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
David Cullinane
322. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he aware of the case of a person (details provided) who is currently a patient in University Hospital Waterford; the action the hospital is taking to ensure that their treatment is delivered as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8369/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Emergency Services Provision
David Cullinane
323. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the steps that his Department, the Health Service Executive and University Hospital Waterford are taking to deliver 24-7 emergency cardiac cover at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8370/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Hospital Staff
David Cullinane
324. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if radiology posts at University Hospital Waterford have been filled; if the temporary limit on GP X-ray referrals has been lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8371/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Hospitals Expenditure
David Cullinane
325. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the capital funding which has been allocated to University Hospital Waterford in 2016; the future capital funding for the hospital which has been agreed; the purpose for the capital funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8372/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Hospitals Expenditure
David Cullinane
326. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the State funding provided to University Hospital from 2007 to 2015 and to date in 2016; if he will provide a breakdown in terms of capital and revenue spend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8373/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Hospitals Expenditure
David Cullinane
327. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the moneys spent by University Hospital Waterford on agency staff for the years 2011 to 2015 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8374/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Better Energy Homes Scheme
David Cullinane
458. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is aware that independent contractors carrying out home insulation works grant-funded by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland are advertising that they are SEAI approved; if the SEAI approves contractors; the oversight the authority has over such contractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8227/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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JobPath Implementation
David Cullinane
1. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she is aware that persons on JobPath schemes operated by Turas Nua are prevented from transferring to community education schemes; how she will rectify this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6499/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Mental Health Services Funding
David Cullinane
404. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of cuts to adolescent mental health services in County Waterford, particularly in respect of out-of-hours services; how he will rectify this issue; his plans for additional supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6498/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Pensions Insolvency Payments Scheme
David Cullinane
57. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Finance the status of the appeals process under way for former Waterford Crystal workers whose service was given under contract and who have made a claim under the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4900/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Industrial Development
David Cullinane
120. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs created and jobs lost by the IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland supported companies in each of the years 2011 to 2015 and to date in 2016 by county; the number of IDA site visits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4951/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Economic Policy
David Cullinane
121. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the implementation of the south-east economic development strategy produced by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, including a progress report on each of its recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4952/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
David Cullinane
329. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the steps University Hospital Waterford is taking to fill vacancies in the radiology department; if he is aware that routine X-rays at the hospital have been suspended and that written notification of same has been given to all local general practitioners; the action being taken to remedy this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4890/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Hospital Services
David Cullinane
330. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his plans to improve cardiology services at University Hospital Waterford; if these plans include moving to 24-7 cardiology care at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4891/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Hospital Beds Data
David Cullinane
331. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he will increase bed capacity at University Hospital Waterford; if he is aware that the number of patients on trolleys at the hospital during the first six weeks of 2016 at 706 is up significantly on the number, 282, during the first six weeks in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4892/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Hospital Beds Data
David Cullinane
332. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the increases in hospital capacity including in capital funding, bed numbers, staffing and theatre space planned for University Hospital Waterford for 2016 and 2017 in tabular form. [4893/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Palliative Care Facilities
David Cullinane
333. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the plans to provide a palliative care unit on the grounds of University Hospital Waterford including when this unit will be operational. [4894/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
David Cullinane
334. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on outpatient waiting lists at University Hospital Waterford from 2011 to 2016 broken down by speciality for up to three months, three months to six months, six months to nine months, nine months to 12 months, 12 months to 15 months, 15 months to 18 months, 18 months to 24 months and over 24 months in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4895/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Technological Universities
David Cullinane
456. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to progress a technological university in the south east; the amount spent on the application process to date; and the funding she or the Higher Education Authority is providing to facilitate this process. [4897/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Community Development Projects
David Cullinane
524. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government for information on State funding to the Ballybeg Community Development Project in County Waterford; if he is aware that the project is without core funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4959/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Arts Funding
David Cullinane
595. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for a listing of all Arts funding allocated in each of the years 2011 to 2015 and to date in 2016, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4964/16]