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Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Sorca Clarke
731. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the outpatient appointments cancelled in the primary care centres in County Longford due to Covid-19; and the current revised waiting list numbers by department in tabular form. [9548/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Sorca Clarke
732. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the outpatient appointments cancelled in Mullingar Regional Hospital, County Westmeath due to Covid-19; and the current revised waiting list numbers by department in tabular form. [9549/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Sorca Clarke
734. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the status of a MRI for a person (details supplied). [9565/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Sports Facilities
Sorca Clarke
978. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the supports that will be put in place to ensure the continued existence of the sporting groups in Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath should the ownership of the site be transferred for development. [9537/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Rural Transport Services
Sorca Clarke
979. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the financial support that will be put in place to ensure that the rural bus link services will remain in operation post Covid-19. [9550/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Community Development Initiatives
Sorca Clarke
1054. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the supports that will be put in place to ensure the continued existence of the community groups in Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath should the ownership of the site be transferred for development. [9536/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Sorca Clarke
1149. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applicants awaiting arrears of the pandemic unemployment payment; and the value of same in County Longford in tabular form. [9559/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Sorca Clarke
1150. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applicants awaiting arrears of pandemic unemployment payment; and the value of same in County Westmeath in tabular form. [9560/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Sorca Clarke
1151. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when backdated weeks of the pandemic unemployment payment will be paid. [9561/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Sorca Clarke
1158. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if it is permissible under the Covid-19 emergency legislation for landlords to move family members into properties rented to a third party. [9562/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Land Development Agency
Sorca Clarke
1249. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the assessments that have been carried out on the site of Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath, to ascertain its suitability for future mixed development incorporating the community groups operating from the site. [9534/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Land Development Agency
Sorca Clarke
1250. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the audit of viability that has been carried out on the site of Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath, regarding future housing development; and if a site map of the housing development including potential vehicular access points will be provided. [9535/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Housing Data
Sorca Clarke
1251. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of social housing applicants in long-term leased properties in County Longford; the number of those on the housing transfer list; the number of applicants in receipt of the HAP payment; the number of applicants in RAS accommodation; and the number of applicants in tabular form. [9538/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Local Authority Housing
Sorca Clarke
1252. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of properties owned by Longford County Council; the number that are occupied; the number that are voids; and the number under offer pending occupancy in tabular form. [9539/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Local Authority Housing
Sorca Clarke
1253. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of properties owned by Longford County Council that are classified as OPDs; and the number suitable for tenants with a physical disability in tabular form. [9540/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Local Authority Housing
Sorca Clarke
1254. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of properties owned by Westmeath County Council that are classified as OPDs; and the number suitable for tenants with a physical disability in tabular form. [9541/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Local Authority Housing
Sorca Clarke
1255. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of properties owned by Westmeath County Council; the number that are occupied; the number that are voids; and the number under offer pending occupancy in tabular form. [9542/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Housing Data
Sorca Clarke
1256. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of social housing applicants in long-term leased properties in County Westmeath; the number of those on the housing transfer list; the number of applicants in receipt of the HAP payment; the number of those in RAS accommodation; and the number of those in tabular form. [9543/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Architectural Heritage
Sorca Clarke
1297. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a list of the protected structures in Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath will be provided; the details of suggestions to amend the records; and the date of the most recent survey carried out by the national inventory of architectural heritage. [9532/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Tax Code
Sorca Clarke
87. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance if there are planned changes to the preliminary corporation tax and preliminary income tax requirements specifically in view of the current trading environment due to Covid-19. [8164/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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School Transport
Sorca Clarke
290. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of private bus operators currently providing school bus services in counties Longford and Westmeath respectively, in tabular form; and the names of the schools serviced by these. [8150/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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SOLAS Training and Education Programmes
Sorca Clarke
291. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if those whose Safe Pass is due to expire before full reopening will be extended to cover the same period in view of current restrictions and health advice regarding social distancing. [8153/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Maternity Leave
Sorca Clarke
314. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if due consideration will be given to extending the period of maternity leave for new mothers who have given birth since the Covid-19 restrictions were introduced. [8154/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Garda Strength
Sorca Clarke
375. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current level of staffing in An Garda Síochána in counties Longford and Westmeath by rank and station. [8151/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Garda Stations
Sorca Clarke
376. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there are discussions ongoing regarding the potential redistribution of resources and or the full-time reopening of Kilbeggan Garda station, County Westmeath. [8152/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Disability Services Provision
Sorca Clarke
623. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if there are grant schemes available to those with medically certified mobility issues to assist in the purchase of mobility scooters. [8159/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Home Help Service
Sorca Clarke
624. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in counties Longford and Westmeath that have been approved for initial or an increase in home help hours but have yet to receive them. [8162/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Sorca Clarke
625. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied). [8165/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Sorca Clarke
733. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the property at a location (details supplied) is planned to be surveyed under the National Broadband Plan. [8156/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Consumer Rights
Sorca Clarke
844. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if existing legislation will be enforced to ensure those whose flights have been cancelled can be repaid in full in the same manner in which they originally purchased them. [8155/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Child Abuse
Sorca Clarke
854. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if an independent public enquiry into an organisation (details supplied) will be initiated. [8158/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Sorca Clarke
905. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the application time for the Pobal Covid-19 stability scheme which opened on 11 May 2020 with a closing date of 20 May 2020 will be extended (details supplied). [8157/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Domiciliary Care Allowance
Sorca Clarke
1012. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applications from counties Longford and Westmeath for the domiciliary care allowance in 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form; the number of applications that were refused in the same period; and the number later granted on appeal for the same period. [8163/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme
Sorca Clarke
1013. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if those in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment will be entitled to the back to school clothing and footwear allowance. [8166/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Wildlife Control
Sorca Clarke
1107. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she is committed to signing the derogation classifying wood pigeon as a pest species from 31 May to 1 September 2020 thus providing tillage farmers with crop protection. [8160/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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National Parks and Wildlife Service
Sorca Clarke
1108. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the current staffing levels by county within the National Parks and Wildlife Service; and the service area these employees are engaged in. [8161/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Schools Building Projects Status
Sorca Clarke
383. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the completion of a school (details supplied); and when parents can expect the school to open. [6891/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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School Equipment
Sorca Clarke
384. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications for assisted technology grant in counties Longford and Westmeath; and the steps being taken to ensure there is no further delay in ensuring the equipment is in place before the re-opening of the schools. [6893/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Garda Equipment
Sorca Clarke
495. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if An Garda Síochána has been provided with gloves, face masks and hand sanitisers. [6898/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Direct Provision System
Sorca Clarke
496. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the measures that have been taken in direct provision centres to ensure that persons with suspected and confirmed cases of Covid-19 have adequate space to self-isolate. [6900/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Prison Staff
Sorca Clarke
497. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prison nurses that were recruited for the Irish Prison Service in 2019 and to date in 2020; and the number of prison nurses that left the Irish Prison Service during same period. [6901/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Garda Transport Provision
Sorca Clarke
498. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda cars and vans attached to each Garda district in counties Longford and Westmeath as of 8 May 2020. [6902/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Health Services Staff
Sorca Clarke
802. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the reason a temporary physiotherapist from a health centre (details supplied) was laid off in view of the backlog of work; and when the person will be replaced. [6890/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Vehicle Testing
Sorca Clarke
1079. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the NCT test centres, driver test centres and DOE test centres will reopen. [6896/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Rail Services
Sorca Clarke
1080. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated amount it would cost Iarnród Éireann if it increased spending on security measures by a further 30%. [6899/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme Eligibility
Sorca Clarke
1294. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if workers who have been in receipt of the PUP will be entitled to the back to school clothing and footwear allowance. [6892/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Housing Assistance Payment
Sorca Clarke
1383. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the additional resources or leeway being given to private renters who are in receipt of HAP but who temporally do not meet the criteria for same in regard to the percentage of their total income paid on rental costs. [6894/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Housing Adaptation Grant
Sorca Clarke
1384. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the level of funding provided to Westmeath and Longford county councils for the housing adaptation grant and grant for older persons in the past four years. [6895/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Departmental Data
Sorca Clarke
1426. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the breakdown of visitor numbers to each of the national culture institutions in 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [6903/20]