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Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Emergency Accommodation Data
Lisa Chambers
574. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons presenting as homeless in County Mayo in each of the past five years since 2014. [46112/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Emergency Accommodation Data
Lisa Chambers
575. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount spent by Mayo County Council on emergency accommodation in each year since 2014. [46113/19]
Thu, 7 Nov 2019
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Brexit Staff
Lisa Chambers
51. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the number of custom officials hired, trained and in place as of 31 October 2019 to prepare for Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45874/19]
Thu, 7 Nov 2019
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Brexit Data
Lisa Chambers
52. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the number of firms without an EORI number as of 31 October 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45875/19]
Thu, 7 Nov 2019
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Brexit Data
Lisa Chambers
53. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the latest data available for the impact that a hard Brexit, in particular a customs border between east and west, will have on Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45876/19]
Thu, 7 Nov 2019
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Brexit Supports
Lisa Chambers
114. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the uptake of each Brexit-related support to date in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45872/19]
Thu, 7 Nov 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
115. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the latest data on the percentage of firms without a formal Brexit plan in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45873/19]
Thu, 7 Nov 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
194. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the systems and procedures put in place at ports and airports to prepare for Brexit have been subjected to testing by external experts as of 31 October 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45877/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
102. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the transition period allows for sufficient time for a future trading relationship to be agreed between the EU and the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44541/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
103. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if it is still legally possible for the UK to leave the EU without a deal at the end of the transition period if the withdrawal agreement reached between the EU and the UK is passed in the House of Commons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44542/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
129. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance his plans to provide an updated economic impact assessment of Brexit on Ireland based on the most recent withdrawal agreement reached between the EU and the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44540/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Ambulance Service Response Times
Lisa Chambers
545. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that nine times to date in 2019 it took at least an hour for an ambulance to arrive at a life-threatening emergency in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44636/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Ambulance Service Response Times
Lisa Chambers
546. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the HIQA recommended response time for an ambulance to arrive on scene; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44637/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Ambulance Service Response Times
Lisa Chambers
547. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that County Mayo had the worst response time in the country for an ambulance to arrive at a life-threatening emergency (details supplied); the steps he is taking to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44638/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Ambulance Service Response Times
Lisa Chambers
548. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address the response times for an ambulance to arrive at a life-threating emergency in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44639/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Medicinal Products Availability
Lisa Chambers
551. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in providing Spinraza to children suffering with SMA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44655/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Medicinal Products Availability
Lisa Chambers
552. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health when children waiting for Spinraza can expect to receive the drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44656/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Information and Communications Technology
Lisa Chambers
608. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the person or body responsible for the provision of Wi-Fi at HSE facilities, in particular in step-down facilities and district hospitals. [44908/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Rural Social Scheme Data
Lisa Chambers
302. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of places nationally for the rural social scheme; and the number of places vacant in each county. [43914/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
134. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Irish citizens living in Northern Ireland will have access to the European Court of Justice in the event of a no-deal Brexit. [43358/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Hospital Accommodation Provision
Lisa Chambers
378. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health when Mayo University Hospital will receive a modular unit for the emergency department with 12 to 20 beds (details supplied). [43377/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Lisa Chambers
379. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for an outpatient appointment in Mayo University Hospital; and the length of time each has been waiting, in tabular form. [43378/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Lisa Chambers
380. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Mayo waiting for an outpatient appointment in CHO 2; the facility they are waiting to receive the appointment; the length of time they have been waiting; and the procedure they are waiting for, that is, hip replacement, knee replacement and so on in tabular form [43379/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
Lisa Chambers
381. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the posts at Mayo University Hospital that have been offered to applicants but are awaiting a start date. [43380/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
Lisa Chambers
382. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the vacancies across all departments in Mayo University Hospital; the length of time the posts have been vacant; the status of the vacant posts; and when they will be filled, in tabular form. [43381/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Hospitals Data
Lisa Chambers
383. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the budget for Mayo University Hospital for 2019; the overrun in the budget to date; and the estimated overrun by the end of 2019. [43382/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Hospitals Data
Lisa Chambers
384. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the budget allocated to Mayo University Hospital in each of the years 2016 to 2019. [43383/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Mental Health Services Expenditure
Lisa Chambers
385. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the percentage of the overall health budget spent in County Mayo on mental health in each of the years 2016 to 2019. [43384/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Mental Health Services Expenditure
Lisa Chambers
386. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the amount spent by the HSE on mental health services in County Mayo in each of the years 2016 to 2019; the locations in which it has been spent; and the organisations in this regard. [43385/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Occupational Therapy Data
Lisa Chambers
387. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Mayo waiting for occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language therapy; and the length of time they have been waiting, in tabular form. [43386/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Road Projects Status
Lisa Chambers
539. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the new Westport to Turlough road will begin construction; and when it is estimated to be complete and open to the public. [43387/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Rail Network
Lisa Chambers
540. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the western rail corridor review being carried out by a company (details supplied) will be published; the person or body which will conduct the peer review; and when the peer review will be complete. [43388/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
585. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the situation for an Irish citizen living in Northern Ireland with regard to payment of social security if they wish to continue to enjoy benefits here and in other member states in the event of a no-deal Brexit or with a Brexit deal (details supplied). [43357/19]
Tue, 15 Oct 2019
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Health Services Provision
Lisa Chambers
362. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health when a working group will be established to address the long waiting times for diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41769/19]
Tue, 15 Oct 2019
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Health Services Provision
Lisa Chambers
363. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address the lack of adequate care for patients with endometriosis here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41770/19]
Thu, 10 Oct 2019
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Mental Health Services Staff
Lisa Chambers
33. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to address issues with staffing levels in mental health services in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41190/19]
Wed, 9 Oct 2019
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Taoiseach's Communications
Lisa Chambers
43. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his telephone conversations with the UK Prime Minister Mr. Boris Johnson on 2 October 2019. [41238/19]
Wed, 9 Oct 2019
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Brexit Supports
Lisa Chambers
48. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of businesses that have the facility to make customs declarations or have plans in place for a customs agent to do so in the context of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41236/19]
Wed, 9 Oct 2019
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Brexit Staff
Lisa Chambers
49. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the number of new customs officials that have been hired in preparation for Brexit; if all new hires are trained; if all new hires will be in place by 31 October 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41237/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Brexit Negotiations
Lisa Chambers
13. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his latest meeting with Mr. Michel Barnier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40520/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
14. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the latest engagement by him and his officials with the European Commission regarding the need for and location of checks in the event of a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40521/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
28. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies that do not have an EORI number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40514/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
29. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance if the systems put in place by the Revenue Commissioners to deal with Brexit and the potential for a no-deal Brexit have been tried and tested by external experts to ensure they are capable of dealing with the additional volume of paperwork and customs declarations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40515/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
34. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of agrifood businesses that do not have an EORI number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40663/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
53. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the date by which all the necessary Brexit infrastructure is expected to be completed by the Office of Public Works by port and airport in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40664/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Brexit Supports
Lisa Chambers
167. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the latest data on the funding available through her Department for Brexit related supports and initiatives; the funding that has been drawn down to date in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40518/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
168. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the latest data on the percentage of exporters with a Brexit plan in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40519/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
226. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the way in which the continuity of medical devices will be affected in a no-deal Brexit; the steps that have been put in place if such a scenario occurs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40667/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Brexit Supports
Lisa Chambers
323. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding for Brexit related initiatives available from his Department; the funding that has been drawn down to date in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40522/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
345. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are concerns regarding food imports in the event of a no-deal Brexit; if so, if his Department has identified certain food products that may be vulnerable in such a scenario; if mitigation plans have been drawn up for such a scenario; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40666/19]