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Wed, 10 Jul 2019
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Schools Building Projects Applications
Bobby Aylward
203. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the updated funding request by a school will be reviewed with items (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30360/19]
Wed, 10 Jul 2019
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Home Help Service Data
Bobby Aylward
283. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health the ratio of co-ordinators and HCSA leads to general staff and HCSA workers within the home help sector for the nine Health Service Executive CHO areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30274/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Army Equitation School
Bobby Aylward
122. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated cost of purchasing six extra horses for the Defence Forces equitation school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29895/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Official Engagements
Bobby Aylward
176. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Finance his plans to engage in bilateral meetings with the Austrian Minister for Finance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29890/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Judicial Council Legislation
Bobby Aylward
303. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Judicial Council Bill 2017 will be enacted prior to the 2019 summer recess; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29774/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Garda Equipment
Bobby Aylward
310. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of marked and unmarked Garda cars and vans attached to each Garda district in the Kilkenny-Carlow Garda division as of 30 June 2018 and 25 June 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29891/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Departmental Staff Recruitment
Bobby Aylward
326. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the estimated cost of recruiting one additional accountant grade 3 and one extra solicitor at APO level for the Office of Director of Corporate Enforcement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29894/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Stroke Care
Bobby Aylward
453. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to ensure adequate step-down and rehabilitation services for those who suffer from stroke upon discharge from inpatient hospital care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29677/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Charitable and Voluntary Organisations
Bobby Aylward
503. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health if the 20% funding cut imposed on an organisation (details supplied) will be reconsidered in view of its record in fighting for the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29889/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Hospitals Funding
Bobby Aylward
518. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of funding to supply a MRI machine for St. Luke’s Hospital further to his personal commitment given on a visit to Kilkenny in July 2019 to supplement the €250,000 raised by a local organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29882/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Fur Farming
Bobby Aylward
556. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce a compensation package for fur farmers further to the decision in principle to ban fur farming over a phased period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29791/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Animal Breeding Regulations
Bobby Aylward
725. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the introduction of more stringent legislation to ensure that licences are not granted for the establishment of puppy farms in urban and residential areas in the interests of noise pollution affecting local communities situated in close proximity to same will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29817/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Departmental Staff Recruitment
Bobby Aylward
881. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the estimated cost of recruiting 30 additional district conservation officers and 30 additional wildlife inspectors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29892/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Heritage Council Funding
Bobby Aylward
882. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the estimated cost of increasing the budget for the Heritage Council by 6.5%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29893/19]
Thu, 4 Jul 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Bobby Aylward
225. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health if the possibility of extending access to a drug (details supplied) for all types of cancers including neuroendocrine of the larynx will be investigated; if he will request the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics and the HSE Drugs Group to assess the matter as urgently as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28749/19]
Wed, 3 Jul 2019
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Beef Industry
Bobby Aylward
53. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the distribution of the €100 million Brexit fund for farmers will be subject to preconditions and or specific categories of farmers such as beef finishers as has been reported; if the fund will be available to farmers at stages along the beef chain (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28230/19]
Wed, 3 Jul 2019
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Medicinal Products Availability
Bobby Aylward
236. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to ensure fast, efficient and equal access to new medicines for persons with MS here is in line with other countries in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28371/19]
Wed, 3 Jul 2019
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Medicinal Products Availability
Bobby Aylward
245. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health if he will consider the possibility of extending the availability of the flash glucose monitoring technology, FreeStyle Libre, to all persons with type 1 diabetes; if the possibility of requesting the HSE to undertake a review of the cost effectiveness of this technology and survey current users on the impact it has had on their daily life experience and social interactions will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28455/19]
Tue, 2 Jul 2019
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Hospital Services
Bobby Aylward
86. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health his plans to implement 24-7 cardiac care services for those living in the south east; his views on whether there is an equal provision of cardiac services in the region in comparison to the rest of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27983/19]
Tue, 2 Jul 2019
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State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility
Bobby Aylward
681. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the review of PRSI contributions and possible application of homecaring credits to social contribution history resulting from same; her plans to ensure a person (details supplied) qualifies for the State pension (contributory) as part of the overall ongoing review within her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28257/19]
Wed, 19 Jun 2019
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Insurance Costs
Bobby Aylward
30. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Finance the measures taken to meet and engage with insurance companies regarding excessive premiums being charged to consumers particularly in counties Carlow and Kilkenny; if he has investigated the possibility of opening up the insurance market here to new providers in order to increase competitiveness in prices charged for motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25241/19]
Wed, 19 Jun 2019
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Legislative Reviews
Bobby Aylward
153. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the review of the Defamation Act 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25752/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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VAT Exemptions
Bobby Aylward
125. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to reduce the unaffordable price of pembrolizumab by removing the cost of the VAT on same to assist in potentially life-saving treatment as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25333/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Legislative Reviews
Bobby Aylward
247. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the review being undertaken by officials of the Irish Prison Service and his Department in consultation with the Attorney General examining the necessary legislative and or administrative changes arising from the ruling in a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25107/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme
Bobby Aylward
385. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health when the 7.5% property rate within the fair deal scheme capped at three years for the vast majority of persons will be extended to farming families; if the extension will be applied retrospectively to current participants of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25156/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Cross-Border Health Services Provision
Bobby Aylward
391. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in reimbursement payment by the HSE to a person (details supplied) who availed of the cross-Border directive for a procedure six months ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25200/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Brexit Supports
Bobby Aylward
522. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the distribution of the €100 million Brexit fund for farmers will be subject to preconditions and-or specific categories of farmers such as beef finishers as has been reported; if the fund will be available to farmers at any stage along the beef chain whether calf, weanlings, store or finished; or steer, bull, heifer or cow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25158/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Animal Slaughtering Standards
Bobby Aylward
523. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he has taken to address the long outstanding issues regarding the mechanical grading and trimming of carcasses of slaughtered cattle in factories since reports of inaccuracies first emerged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25186/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Household Benefits Scheme
Bobby Aylward
608. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the possibility of reintroducing an automatic household benefit package entitlement for carers who have been approved for the carer's allowance payment subsequent to 2012 and who do not reside with the person for whom they are caring will be investigated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25070/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Hospital Services
Bobby Aylward
506. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health if there is due to be a reduced level of capacity at University Hospital Waterford during the last two weeks of July and the first two weeks of August 2019; if staff have been advised to take their holidays during this period as a result; if the capacity of the operating theatres will be affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23583/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Medicinal Products Prices
Bobby Aylward
687. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health if he has considered the request made by this Deputy during Questions on Promised Legislation on 29 May 2019 to meet and assist the family of a person (details supplied); the steps he will take to reduce the unaffordable price of the drug by removing the cost of the VAT on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24189/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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Childcare Services Funding
Bobby Aylward
15. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the level of engagement between her Department and the community-managed not-for-profit childcare service providers with specific reference to negotiations for funding agreements and funding rules in the context of recent compliance audits by Pobal (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21739/19]
Wed, 22 May 2019
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Railway Stations Upgrade
Bobby Aylward
55. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the need for the provision of funding for necessary upgrade works of various facilities at Thomastown train station, County Kilkenny for rail commuters including the elderly and disabled with specific reference to appropriate facilities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21723/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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National Broadband Plan
Bobby Aylward
86. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the timeline for the commencement of works on the ground under the national broadband plan; the measures contained within same to ensure rapid roll-out of broadband services for rural areas, rural communities and regional towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21344/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
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Schools Facilities
Bobby Aylward
145. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding access for a school (details supplied) to the sports hall building programme for the provision of adequate physical education facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20370/19]
Thu, 9 May 2019
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Work Permits Eligibility
Bobby Aylward
80. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if her attention has been drawn to concerns raised by stakeholders in the nursing home and healthcare industry regarding the recent changes to the work permit system and the adverse effect this may have on the recruitment of healthcare assistants within the general health service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20228/19]
Thu, 9 May 2019
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Bobby Aylward
95. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that the recruitment methods of healthcare assistants for the nursing home and healthcare industry are sufficient to address the reported labour shortfall in the health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20229/19]
Thu, 9 May 2019
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Hospital Facilities
Bobby Aylward
103. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to reports regarding the storage of bodies at a hospital (details supplied); his plans to investigate the matter further; if he is satisfied that there is sufficient refrigeration capacity at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20242/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Public Appointments Service
Bobby Aylward
234. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to implement a recruitment campaign for HEO and third secretary posts within the Civil Service in quarter 2 of 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19159/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Garda Expenditure
Bobby Aylward
493. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent on purchasing spit hoods for the years ending 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19157/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Proposed Legislation
Bobby Aylward
494. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to update the Domicile and Recognition of Foreign Divorces Act 1986; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19158/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Waste Management Regulations
Bobby Aylward
1245. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to update or amend the Waste Management Act 1996 during the current legislative programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19162/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Child and Family Agency
Bobby Aylward
1356. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has met formally with the interim chief executive officer, CEO, of Tusla (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19161/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Fuel Allowance Data
Bobby Aylward
1434. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated annual cost of increasing the fuel allowance payment by €1.50 per week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19160/19]
Wed, 17 Apr 2019
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Insurance Costs
Bobby Aylward
67. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Finance the measures taken to meet and engage with insurance companies regarding excessive premiums being charged to consumers, particularly in counties Carlow and Kilkenny; if he has investigated the possibility of opening up the insurance market to new providers in order to increase competitiveness in prices charged for motor insurance which will ultimately result in a better deal for the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17651/19]
Wed, 17 Apr 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Bobby Aylward
115. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the additional funding request submitted by a school (details supplied) due to an estimated increase in cost of impending works associated with EPA health and safety requirements, per planning approval subsequent to approval of original application for a replacement building; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that following four years of engagement in the planning process, the importance of this project in serving the pupils and staff of the school and the educational requirements of the residents and young families of the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18068/19]
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Bobby Aylward
326. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 121 of 27 February 2019, if the required funding to hospitals will be made available for the provision of Fasenra to patients in a hospital setting further to the decision of the HSE leadership team in January 2019 to approve the drug for reimbursement; when he expects this funding decision to be made and communicated to patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17433/19]
Thu, 11 Apr 2019
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Defence Forces Remuneration
Bobby Aylward
9. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps being taken to ensure better pay and working conditions for members of the Defence Forces; the further steps being taken to ensure appropriate supports are available to both current and former members of the Defence Forces who may be experiencing financial difficulties; if he is satisfied that recruitment methods are sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16655/19]
Tue, 9 Apr 2019
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Legislative Reviews
Bobby Aylward
104. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the position regarding the review of Schedules 3 and 4 of the Valuation Act 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16417/19]
Thu, 4 Apr 2019
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Carer's Allowance Eligibility
Bobby Aylward
28. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the possibility of increasing the financial thresholds for carer’s allowance will be investigated; if the introduction of discretionary assessments in cases of extreme extenuating circumstances, similar to the discretionary system utilised in the medical card application process, will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15644/19]
Thu, 4 Apr 2019
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Hospital Admissions
Bobby Aylward
150. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in the admission of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15850/19]
Wed, 3 Apr 2019
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Inland Fisheries
Bobby Aylward
192. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding compensation packages for holders of eel fishing licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15514/19]
Thu, 28 Mar 2019
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Childcare Services Funding
Bobby Aylward
17. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the level of engagement between her Department and the community-managed not-for-profit childcare service providers, with specific reference to negotiations for funding agreements and funding rules in the context of recent compliance audits by Pobal (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14494/19]
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Bobby Aylward
61. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the timeline for the commencement of works on the ground under the national broadband plan; the measures contained within same to ensure rapid roll-out of broadband services for rural areas, communities and regional towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14217/19]
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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School Curriculum
Bobby Aylward
139. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the possibility of including Lámh (details supplied) within the school curriculum will be investigated; the steps being taken to raise awareness and participation levels in the use of the important non-verbal communicative technique; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14466/19]
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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Salmon Hardship Scheme
Bobby Aylward
232. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if consideration has been given to a buy-out scheme for holders of salmon fishery licences ; if so, the position regarding same; if an option is available to offer licences for sale; if a compensation package will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14418/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Brexit Supports
Bobby Aylward
78. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to make beef farming a viable option for farmers in the context of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13919/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Laboratory Facilities
Bobby Aylward
93. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the review and cost-benefit analysis of the regional veterinary laboratory in County Kilkenny that serves the farmers of the entire south east region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13918/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Hospital Services
Bobby Aylward
91. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health his plans to implement 24-7 cardiac care services for those living in the south east; his views on whether there is an equal provision of cardiac services in the region in comparison with the rest of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12015/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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School Services Staff
Bobby Aylward
151. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills when talks will commence with representatives of school secretaries as recommended by the Workplace Relations Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12682/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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School Services Staff
Bobby Aylward
152. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether the working conditions and pay of school secretaries should reflect the work they do in view of the role they play in the running of schools; his plans to support the improvement of working conditions for school secretaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12683/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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School Services Staff
Bobby Aylward
153. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of negotiations with representatives of school secretaries regarding the two-tier pay system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12684/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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School Breaks Standardisation
Bobby Aylward
154. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will investigate the possibility of introducing set eating times for children in primary schools during lunch break; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12685/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Disability Services Provision
Bobby Aylward
199. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that there are adequate bus services in place in counties Carlow and Kilkenny to assist parents in transporting children and adult children with special needs to adult day services; if the possibility of a provision of further funding for additional bus capacity in areas in which there is a waiting list of persons seeking to avail of existing bus transport to adult day services, which is at maximum capacity, will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12540/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review
Bobby Aylward
203. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health the status of the review of the system for setting prices under the nursing home support scheme; if he is satisfied that the process has been conducted efficiently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12575/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Bobby Aylward
144. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the allocation of special education teaching support for a school (details supplied) will be reassessed on the grounds of exceptional circumstances in order to provide the staff with the best possible platform to adequately cater for a number of students; the reason the allocation of special education teaching support hours for the school has not been increased but remains the same despite an increase in the number of children who require such specialised support since the introduction of the new allocation of hours for pupils with additional needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11809/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Bobby Aylward
145. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied that the current system for seeking an appeal or review of special education teaching support hours is offering schools, principals and boards of management an adequate forum from which they can communicate concerns, seek meaningful reviews or appeals and engage with his Department on behalf of students with complex needs who may require additional supports; if he is further satisfied that the system affords an appropriate level of credence to the principals who care for vulnerable children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11810/19]
Thu, 7 Mar 2019
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Job Creation Data
Bobby Aylward
34. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the additional jobs created in 2018 in the south-east region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11234/19]
Wed, 6 Mar 2019
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International Conventions
Bobby Aylward
137. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he has taken to ratify the Lanzarote Convention; the timeline for the ratification of the convention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11087/19]
Wed, 6 Mar 2019
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National Children's Hospital
Bobby Aylward
208. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health if he will direct the Health Service Executive to provide a status report of plans for refurbishment, renovation and new building works at a hospital (details supplied) as committed to in the capital plan; the position regarding the overall security of the timeline of the project in view of the overspend on the national children’s hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11184/19]
Wed, 6 Mar 2019
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Primary Care Centres
Bobby Aylward
209. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health if he will direct the Health Service Executive to provide a status report on the progress of the proposed local health centre planned at a location (details supplied); the position regarding the overall security of the timeline of the project in the view of the overspend on the national children’s hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11185/19]
Wed, 6 Mar 2019
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Driver Test Waiting Lists
Bobby Aylward
264. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the average waiting time for a practical driver test in counties Carlow and Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11010/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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School Accommodation Provision
Bobby Aylward
195. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for an extension and associated building works by a school (details supplied) to the school capitals appraisal section, planning and building unit; if his attention has been drawn to the need for an efficient decision to be returned in order that the school can apply for planning permission in advance of the next academic year when it will facilitate an extra class; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10545/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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Childcare Services
Bobby Aylward
506. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the matter being categorised as a national crisis by many not-for-profit, community managed and operated childcare providers following recent compliance audits by Pobal (details supplied); if she has satisfied herself that the sector will not sustain mass closures and a reduction in services; the steps she has taken to avert such a situation and ensure that these services and supports will remain available to disadvantaged parents and children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10793/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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Childcare Services Data
Bobby Aylward
507. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children under the childcare support scheme that are serviced by not-for-profit, community managed and operated childcare providers by county; the number of not-for-profit, community managed and operated childcare providers which are operational in designated disadvantaged community areas by county; the number of not-for-profit, community managed and operated childcare providers operating quality childcare or early learning services which are in receipt of support by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10794/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Insurance Costs
Bobby Aylward
17. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Finance the measures taken to meet and engage with insurance companies regarding excessive premiums being charged to consumers particularly in counties Carlow and Kilkenny; if the possibility of opening up the insurance market to new providers in order to increase competitiveness in prices charged for motor insurance has been investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9764/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Bobby Aylward
106. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9809/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Bobby Aylward
120. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health the reimbursement status of the drug Fasenra (benralizumab); if it has been discussed by the HSE drugs leadership group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9860/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Bobby Aylward
121. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health if a decision has been made on the reimbursement of the drug Fasenra (benralizumab) by the HSE drugs leadership group; when he expects it to be made available to patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9861/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
Bobby Aylward
132. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health his plans to alleviate the waiting times being imposed on children and their parents when availing of State-provided orthodontic care, particularly those who have been categorised as having a high level of need for orthodontic treatment but have been subjected to a waiting time of 24 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9906/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
Bobby Aylward
133. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health the number of children on waiting lists for State-provided orthodontic care in counties Carlow and Kilkenny; the number that have been categorised IOTN 5 as having a high level of need for orthodontic treatment but have been subjected to a waiting time of 24 months; the number of orthodontists assigned to tackling general waiting lists in counties Carlow and Kilkenny; the number assigned to tackling the IOTN 5 waiting lists in counties Carlow and Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9907/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Bobby Aylward
211. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for the three-month delay in sending the carer’s allowance application file of a person (details supplied) to the Social Welfare Appeals Office upon request in early November 2018; the average time it takes to forward carer's allowance application files from the date requested by the Social Welfare Appeals Office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9905/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Local Authority Housing Rents
Bobby Aylward
216. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if social welfare payments received by a tenant in respect of a child can be assessed as income for differential rents by a local authority (details supplied); if a national framework exists which governs local authorities to ensure consistency in this respect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9806/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Defence Forces Remuneration
Bobby Aylward
54. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps being taken to ensure better pay and working conditions for members of the Defence Forces; the further steps being taken to ensure appropriate supports are available to both current and former members of the Defence Forces that may be experiencing financial difficulties; if he has satisfied himself that recruitment methods are sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9267/19]
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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Legislative Process
Bobby Aylward
48. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the position regarding the commercial rates Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8458/19]
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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Beef Industry
Bobby Aylward
195. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to extend the deadline by which beef suckler farmers must apply for the BEEP scheme beyond 22 February 2019 due to lack of awareness among farmers in respect of the scheme; the steps he has taken to ensure there is a sufficient level of awareness among beef suckler farmers regarding the deadline for receipt of applications for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8668/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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National Carers' Strategy
Bobby Aylward
58. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the steps she has taken to ensure that all family carers can avail of access to adequate support services for respite, individual support, training, networking, information and advocacy to ensure they do not lack training or confidence in their individual roles; the steps she has taken to deliver access to core support services for carers nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8087/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Livestock Issues
Bobby Aylward
477. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the possibility of increasing quality lairage capacity for calf exports in Cherbourg, France to satisfy increased demand in the market will be investigated; if he will direct his officials to engage with their relevant counterparts and partners at national and regional level in France to increase lairage capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8251/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Salmon Management Report
Bobby Aylward
531. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the exact conservation limits for the River Nore; the exact number of salmon which were estimated to have entered the river in 2018; the projected number of salmon to enter the river in 2019; the way in which the numbers are trending as a result of the extensive information used to determine the number of salmon entering the system, in terms of numbers improving or declining and the rate; the estimated future date for the reopening the river for snap net fishing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8337/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Salmon Management Report
Bobby Aylward
532. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the salmon stock levels on the rivers Barrow and Suir; the conservation limits of salmon on the rivers; the effect this information has on projecting stock levels on the rivers; the possible future date for the reopening the rivers for fishing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8338/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Salmon Management Report
Bobby Aylward
533. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the 2014 snap net salmon fishing licences for the rivers Nore and Suir remain valid; if holders of these licences have an entitlement to fish should the rivers reopen for fishing of this nature in the near future; the process for the application and issuing of licences for snap net salmon fishing on the rivers Nore and Suir should the rivers reopen for fishing in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8339/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Salmon Management Report
Bobby Aylward
534. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if an independent review by independent marine economists will be commissioned to investigate the possibility of reopening of the rivers Nore and Suir for snap net salmon fishing and the potential for a heritage fisheries pilot scheme on the rivers Barrow, Nore and Suir; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8342/19]
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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Insurance Costs
Bobby Aylward
43. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Finance the measures taken to meet and engage with insurance companies regarding excessive premiums being charged to consumers, particularly in counties Carlow and Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7359/19]
Wed, 13 Feb 2019
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Student Support Schemes
Bobby Aylward
96. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills the potential funding streams that assist young students of music to travel to the United States of America to engage in workshops and programmes in order to develop their talents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7302/19]
Wed, 13 Feb 2019
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Primary Medical Certificates Applications
Bobby Aylward
143. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health if a decision to deny a person (details supplied) a primary medical certificate will be reviewed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7304/19]
Wed, 13 Feb 2019
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Student Support Schemes
Bobby Aylward
233. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the potential funding streams that assist young students of music to travel to the United States of America to engage in workshops and programmes in order to develop their talents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7303/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Health Services Provision
Bobby Aylward
73. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health his plans to improve and enhance cardiac care services for those living in the south east; if he believes there is an equal provision of cardiac services in the region in comparison to the rest of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5378/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Water Charges
Bobby Aylward
659. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to introduce an incremental instalment payment plan to assist persons in paying the cost of water connection charges that would be considered excessive or are in excess of a predetermined threshold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5211/19]
Thu, 24 Jan 2019
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Bobby Aylward
28. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the timeline for the commencement of works on the ground under the national broadband plan; the measures contained within same to ensure rapid roll out of broadband services for rural areas, rural communities and regional towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3148/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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School Transport Eligibility
Bobby Aylward
39. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to review the school transport system, in particular the system for the allocation of concessionary tickets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2726/19]