Questions and answers published after July 2012 can be viewed here. Viewing by Government Department is possible by term or specific dates from March 2016 onwards. Written answers are published as received from departments. To see parliamentary questions published before July 2012, search in Dáil debates.
Questions and answers for all sittings
Page 15 of 22
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
written
Visa Data
Jack Chambers
223. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of open applications for Stamp 4 being processed; the average waiting time for a decision to be made on the granting of Stamp 4; if he will allocate more resources to ensure applications are dealt with in a more timely fashion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41313/17]
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
written
Naturalisation Applications
Jack Chambers
225. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will examine the case of persons (details supplied) who have applied for naturalisation and due to circumstances outside their control have been unable to advance their application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41458/17]
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
written
Pension Provisions
Jack Chambers
248. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of awarding pensions to 20 living gardaí who left the force for any reason before 1 October 1976 having served the required five years service or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41730/17]
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
written
Immigrant Investor Programme Administration
Jack Chambers
263. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the names and titles of the members of the immigrant investor programme committee; the criteria used by the committee for the sanctioning of investments; if enhancement of tourism is an official criterion for the committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41875/17]
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
written
Immigrant Investor Programme Administration
Jack Chambers
264. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the countries of origin of investors under the immigrant investor programme that were issued visas in each of the past three years and to date in 2017; if the countries of origin of those applying have changed since the UK’s Brexit vote; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41876/17]
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
written
Immigrant Investor Programme Administration
Jack Chambers
265. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the companies and the purpose of each of the businesses which were granted investors under the immigrant investor programme; the number invested in each one; and the number of issued visas per investment in the businesses in each of the past three years and to date in 2017. [41877/17]
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
written
Immigrant Investor Programme Administration
Jack Chambers
266. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if investments made under the immigrant investor programme have been withdrawn following the expiry of the three-year requirement for the capital injection to be valid for the visa; and if he has satisfied himself that the programme delivers value in view of the reputational risks that could be involved. [41878/17]
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
written
Medicinal Products Availability
Jack Chambers
308. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if the drug prembrolizumab will be licensed for use in the treatment of fine cell neuroendocrine rectal cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41316/17]
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
written
Medicinal Products Availability
Jack Chambers
309. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if the drug, Nivolumab, will be made available to persons in the public health system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41317/17]
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
written
Stroke Care
Jack Chambers
312. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the services in place to support persons that suffer strokes; if his attention has been drawn to the recommendations by an organisation (details supplied) for improving services for stroke sufferers; his plans to ensure there are properly resourced stroke units in hospitals which treat stroke patients; his further plans to ensure the standardisation of 24-7 clot busting thrombolysis treatment in each hospital treating acute stroke; if every person that suffers a stroke will have timely access to appropriate levels of in hospital rehabilitation; his plans to ensure the rollout of early supported discharge programmes nationally for persons that suffer a stroke to improve recovery outcomes and free up acute hospital beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41323/17]
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
written
Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme
Jack Chambers
314. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the financial supports or transport schemes available for a person (details supplied) who has severe spinal injuries and requires access to a car to maintain decent quality of life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41338/17]
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
written
Railway Stations
Jack Chambers
523. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if remedial work will be undertaken at the entrance to Castleknock Railway Station, which is in poor condition and a safety concern due to a broken path and overgrowth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41459/17]
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
written
Affordable Childcare Scheme Implementation
Jack Chambers
553. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number and percentage of childcare providers nationally who have signed up for the affordable childcare scheme; the number and percentage that have not yet signed up; the reason some providers have not yet signed up; the efforts under way to achieve 100% compliance (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41814/17]
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
written
Residential Tenancies Board
Jack Chambers
606. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the dispute resolution procedures undertaken by the Residential Tenancies Board in each of the past five years, in tabular form; the outcome in each case; if cases are still ongoing; if so, the reason for the dispute; the duration of each dispute procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41471/17]
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
oral
Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Jack Chambers
12. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on waiting lists who were due to receive scheduled treatment during October, November and December 2017 and who have been notified that their procedures have been postponed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40956/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
written
Cycling Facilities Provision
Jack Chambers
615. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he proposes to improve safety for cyclists in Dublin city; his plans to ensure better segregation between cyclist and other road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39263/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
written
Cycling Facilities Provision
Jack Chambers
616. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the poor condition of cycling infrastructure in the Dublin 15 area in particular, including the Royal Canal Way; his plans to remedy these problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39264/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
written
Cycling Facilities Provision
Jack Chambers
617. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the substandard cycling infrastructure in Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39265/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
written
Cycling Facilities Provision
Jack Chambers
618. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding allocated to cycling infrastructure in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39266/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
written
Cycling Facilities Provision
Jack Chambers
619. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce a free puncture repair scheme at the local cycle shops similar to the bike purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39267/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
written
Back to Education Allowance Eligibility
Jack Chambers
696. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to recent changes to the back to education allowance (details supplied), if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties these changes pose particularly for persons that work at weekends and receive premium rates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39312/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Schools Building Projects Status
Jack Chambers
342. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding plans to build a new school for a school (details supplied) which was promised in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37532/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Passport Applications Fees
Jack Chambers
471. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the cost of applying for a passport is discouraging some persons from applying for same; his plans to reduce the cost of passport applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37059/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Administration
Jack Chambers
576. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will ensure the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) is properly resourced to enable it to process applications in a timely fashion; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some units in INIS currently have year long processing backlogs (details supplied); if his attention has been further drawn to the distress caused by such delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37114/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
White Collar Crime
Jack Chambers
635. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the legislation that will be introduced to tackle white collar crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38165/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Maternity Services
Jack Chambers
773. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if he is cutting funding for the baby-friendly hospital initiative; if so, the reason for such a decision; if he will reverse the cuts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36899/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Drugs Payment Scheme
Jack Chambers
824. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if he will reduce the €144 maximum charge on the drugs payment scheme; the status of his plans to reduce the cost of medicines by reducing the annual co-payment on the drugs payment scheme as committed to in The Programme for Partnership Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37012/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Motorised Transport Grant
Jack Chambers
855. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the status of plans for the new transport support scheme, which is due to replace the motorised transport grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37103/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Hospital Staff Data
Jack Chambers
950. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant positions for doctors in all hospitals in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37395/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Hospital Staff Data
Jack Chambers
951. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies in nursing positions in all hospitals in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37396/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Hospital Staff Data
Jack Chambers
952. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies in Health Service Executive management positions in all hospitals in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37397/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Affordable Childcare Scheme
Jack Chambers
1650. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention her been drawn to the fact that some child care providers have increased costs proportionate to the amount provided in the affordable childcare scheme which neutralises the benefit for families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37559/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Affordable Childcare Scheme
Jack Chambers
1651. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the fact that families are struggling to meet the new charges imposed by some child care providers following the introduction of the affordable childcare scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37560/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Child Care Services
Jack Chambers
1652. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the fact that children are missing out on child care in view of the fact that they must be three years of age to avail of a place and child-care providers will not hold places for children that turn three years of age during the school term post September; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37561/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility
Jack Chambers
1775. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person that is 18 years of age and has finished second level education cannot receive social protection payments until September in view of the fact that their parents are on the live register and have no other means to support them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36892/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Administration
Jack Chambers
1809. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to extend the partial capacity scheme for public sector workers that wish to work part time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37377/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Jobseeker's Benefit Payments
Jack Chambers
1826. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason persons (details supplied) on certain work schemes which are seasonal receive a reduced rate of jobseeker's payment during summer, Christmas and Easter periods; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37545/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Fuel Allowance Payments
Jack Chambers
1926. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason participants on community employment schemes are not allowed to draw down the fuel allowance in two lump-sum payments; the rationale for this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38920/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists
Jack Chambers
1972. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of housing applicants who have applied but whose applications have been refused for the medical and disability priority list, by local authority in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37294/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists
Jack Chambers
1973. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of housing applicants who are on the medical and disability priority list by local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37295/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Local Authority Housing Eligibility
Jack Chambers
1974. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the decision making process for medical and disability priority for local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37296/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Local Authority Housing Eligibility
Jack Chambers
1975. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the name of the chief medical officer for each local authority housing section; the process of appointment for each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37297/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Social and Affordable Housing Data
Jack Chambers
2024. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the houses built as part of the State fund established to build social and affordable housing, including the location of each house, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38166/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
written
Local Authority Housing Eligibility
Jack Chambers
2025. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if each application for the medical priority housing list received by local authorities is assessed by a doctor; the name of each doctor who assesses applications for medical priority housing list by local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38167/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
written
Home Tuition Scheme Provision
Jack Chambers
256. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will approve a home tuition grant for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34943/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
written
Schools Building Projects Status
Jack Chambers
265. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of funding allocated to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7 to progress a planned development for the school to design and construction stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35048/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
written
Health Services Funding
Jack Chambers
686. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding funding. [35063/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
written
Hospital Services
Jack Chambers
737. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that ophthalmological services at the Mater hospital are sufficiently resourced to cope with the demands on the service; if his attention has been drawn to the lengthy waiting times for ophthalmic treatment at the hospital and the risk of persons losing their sight as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35236/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
written
Emergency Departments Data
Jack Chambers
858. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the hospital emergency departments that include in their electronic patient system the monitoring of patient attendances as a result of alcohol and drugs use in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35591/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
written
Motor Tax
Jack Chambers
1608. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the rules the EU imposes on motor tax rates; if Ireland is complying with all EU rules regarding motor tax; the reason for the discrepancy between motor tax rates here and the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35270/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
written
Substance Misuse
Jack Chambers
588. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of adults who have been deemed appropriate for treatment for substance use to date in 2017 in each LHO; and the number who have received treatment within one calendar month. [33851/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
written
Substance Misuse
Jack Chambers
589. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of children who have been deemed appropriate for treatment for substance use to date in 2017 in each LHO; and the number who have received treatment within one week. [33852/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
written
Substance Misuse
Jack Chambers
590. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the review of the services in all CHOs regarding the person-centred care planning processes of the drugs rehabilitation framework reassessment, key working and care planning. [33853/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
written
Substance Misuse
Jack Chambers
591. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of health service staff who are currently being trained on SAOR screening and brief intervention for problem alcohol and substance use. [33854/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
written
Substance Misuse
Jack Chambers
592. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of new persons who have been granted access to naloxone to date in 2017. [33855/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
written
Proposed Legislation
Jack Chambers
593. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if regulations to allow for the introduction of buprenorphine naloxone and buprenorphine products have been agreed and introduced. [33856/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
written
Proposed Legislation
Jack Chambers
594. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the working group to progress increased access to buprenorphine naloxone and buprenorphine products. [33857/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
written
Health Services Staff Training
Jack Chambers
595. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the HSE training programme for addiction staff, level 2 GPs and pharmacists in buprenorphine naloxone and buprenorphine products. [33858/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
written
Substance Misuse
Jack Chambers
596. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the increase in addiction residential treatment beds and additional treatment episodes which has been provided to date in 2017. [33859/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
written
Substance Misuse
Jack Chambers
597. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the development of integrated care pathways and referral pathways from pharmacy needle exchange to other agencies. [33860/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
written
Substance Misuse
Jack Chambers
598. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the expansion of other paraphernalia such as foil within the pharmacy needle exchange programme to allow clients the option of smoking rather than injecting. [33861/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
written
Substance Misuse
Jack Chambers
599. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the status of the guidelines and strategic statement on hidden harm. [33862/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
written
Drug Treatment Programmes Places
Jack Chambers
600. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in receipt of opioid substitution treatment outside prisons. [33863/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
written
Substance Misuse
Jack Chambers
601. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the current average waiting time from referral to assessment for opioid substitution treatment. [33864/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
written
Substance Misuse
Jack Chambers
602. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the current average waiting time from opioid substitution assessment to exit from waiting list or treatment commenced. [33865/17]
Wed, 12 Jul 2017
written
Naturalisation Applications
Jack Chambers
57. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason 554 persons have been waiting three years or more for their naturalisation citizenship application to be processed; his views on whether this is an acceptable amount of time to be waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33006/17]
Wed, 12 Jul 2017
written
Migrant Integration
Jack Chambers
98. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the funding invested in community integration programmes per constituency for each of the past three years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33007/17]
Wed, 12 Jul 2017
written
Waste Management Regulations
Jack Chambers
364. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a bin company's contracts with customers give the company permission to access customers' homes without their knowledge or approval; his views on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33196/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
written
Public Sector Pay
Jack Chambers
169. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the pro rata increases given to all public servants in April 2017 will be given to those who retired after March 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32249/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
written
Public Sector Pay
Jack Chambers
181. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an annual timeframe on the way in which pay restoration for the pubic sector will apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32270/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
written
Public Sector Pay
Jack Chambers
182. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there will be full restoration of public pay and pensions for public sector workers by 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32271/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
written
Road Network
Jack Chambers
186. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to close the main road through the Phoenix Park as has occurred in previous years during the summer period; the rationale behind the closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32382/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
written
School Accommodation Provision
Jack Chambers
214. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the planned extension and development of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32225/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
written
Schools Building Projects
Jack Chambers
215. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the precise location of the new secondary school for the Castleknock and Carpenterstown area under the patronage of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32226/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
written
School Accommodation Provision
Jack Chambers
219. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to build a permanent school for a national school (details supplied); if this development will be fast tracked; the interim facilities that will be put in place until the new build is completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32312/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
written
Organ Donation
Jack Chambers
399. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health to outline the position regarding changes to organ transplant legislation to allow for an opt-out system instead of the existing system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32322/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
written
Respite Care Services Provision
Jack Chambers
415. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) who is being transitioned to adult services will receive a minimum of six days respite care a month, as recommended by treating physicians; if the person will not receive a reduction in service hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32421/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
written
Waste Disposal Charges
Jack Chambers
641. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the charging mechanism waste collectors are allowed to charge households; if waste collectors can now impose pay by weight schemes on persons who have not been paying in this manner up to now; if waste collectors can only introduce such a scheme for these customers from September 2017; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons who have not paid by weight up to now are being charged in such a manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32671/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
written
Light Rail Projects Status
Jack Chambers
680. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of plans to extend the Luas to Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32406/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
written
Public Transport Provision
Jack Chambers
681. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will examine the existing public transport services serving James Connolly hospital in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15; his plans to improve the public transport services to the hospital; the status of the future transport plans for the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32407/17]
Thu, 6 Jul 2017
written
Drug Treatment Programmes
Jack Chambers
195. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that sought drug treatment and rehabilitation services by county or local health area in each of the past five years and to date in 2017 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31990/17]
Thu, 6 Jul 2017
written
Drug Treatment Programmes
Jack Chambers
196. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that accessed drug treatment and rehabilitation services by county or local health area in each of the past five years and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31991/17]
Thu, 6 Jul 2017
written
Drug Treatment Programmes
Jack Chambers
197. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the budget for drug prevention, treatment and rehabilitation projects in each of the past five years; the projected budget for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31992/17]
Wed, 5 Jul 2017
written
Special Educational Needs Staff
Jack Chambers
114. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will release information on the allocation of special needs assistance for the forthcoming academic year; if he will ensure that in future years schools and parents are informed the SNA supports that will be made available for the following year in good time and before schools have closed for the summer to enable them to prepare properly for the year ahead; if he will address the concerns raised by the principal of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31714/17]
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
written
National Treatment Purchase Fund
Jack Chambers
329. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if all resources allocated in 2016 to the National Treatment Purchase Fund, NTPF, to tackle waiting lists was spent; if all the resources for tackling endoscopy waiting lists were spent; if not, the reason therefor; the detail of such underspend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30805/17]
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
written
Waste Disposal Charges
Jack Chambers
511. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the new charging system for domestic waste collection; the way in which the new system will protect persons and offer the best value service; the assurances he can make that the new system will work in the interest of consumers and not result in increased costs; the way in which the proposed measure will promote environmentally friendly domestic waste practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31363/17]
Thu, 29 Jun 2017
written
HSE Correspondence
Jack Chambers
198. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if he will intervene to ensure a number of overdue representations (details supplied) submitted to the HSE are answered without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30614/17]
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
written
Departmental Agencies Data
Jack Chambers
81. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach if all agencies under his aegis have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the agencies which do not have an up to date tax clearance certificate; and the reason they do not have a tax clearance certificate in each case, in tabular form. [30293/17]
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
written
Departmental Agencies Data
Jack Chambers
85. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if all agencies under her aegis have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the agencies which do not have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the reason they do not have a tax clearance certificate in each case, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30289/17]
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
written
Departmental Agencies Data
Jack Chambers
93. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Finance if all agencies under his aegis have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the agencies which do not have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the reason they do not have a tax clearance certificate in each case, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30286/17]
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
written
Departmental Agencies Data
Jack Chambers
100. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if all agencies under his aegis have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the agencies which do not have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the reason they do not have a tax clearance certificate in each case, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30291/17]
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
written
Schools Building Regulations
Jack Chambers
106. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a material (details supplied) has been used in school builds or school developments in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30255/17]
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
written
Departmental Agencies Data
Jack Chambers
107. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if all agencies under his aegis have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the agencies which do not have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the reason they do not have a tax clearance certificate in each case, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30284/17]
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
written
Departmental Agencies Data
Jack Chambers
143. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if all agencies under his aegis have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the agencies which do not have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the reason they do not have a tax clearance certificate in each case, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30287/17]
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
written
Departmental Agencies Data
Jack Chambers
151. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if all agencies under his aegis have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the agencies which do not have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the reason they do not have a tax clearance certificate in each case, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30290/17]
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
written
Departmental Agencies Data
Jack Chambers
163. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if all agencies under her aegis have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the agencies which do not have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the reason they do not have a tax clearance certificate in each case, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30280/17]
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
written
Departmental Agencies Data
Jack Chambers
185. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if all agencies under his aegis have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the agencies which do not have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the reason they do not have a tax clearance certificate in each case, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30288/17]
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
written
Departmental Agencies Data
Jack Chambers
212. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if all agencies under his aegis have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the agencies which do not have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the reason they do not have a tax clearance certificate in each case, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30279/17]
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
written
Departmental Agencies Data
Jack Chambers
225. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if all agencies under his aegis have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the agencies which do not have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the reason they do not have a tax clearance certificate in each case, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30282/17]
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
written
Departmental Agencies Data
Jack Chambers
233. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if all agencies under his aegis have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the agencies which do not have an up to date tax clearance certificate; the reason they do not have a tax clearance certificate in each case, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30294/17]