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Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Energy Prices
Robert Troy
378. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he or his officials examined proposals to empower the Commission for Regulation of Utilities by the use of price caps for gas and electricity prices as other jurisdictions have availed of; and the details of work ongoing in this area. [40678/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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Garda Stations
Robert Troy
18. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the negotiations he has had with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform regarding the much-needed extension to Mullingar Garda station. [40054/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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Research Funding Data
Robert Troy
114. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 114 of 26 September 2019, the amount that has been paid to date to each of organisations that have received payments for approved projects in tabular form. [40193/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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Brexit Data
Robert Troy
122. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applicants and participants in Brexit schemes and supports provided by her Department or agencies under the remit of her Department up to the end of quarter three 2019 in tabular form; and the amount allocated and expended to each such scheme in each year since being established. [40439/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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State Aid
Robert Troy
123. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will request, at European level, changes to State aid thresholds to protect enterprises, exporting companies and related jobs here from a hard Brexit WTO scenario in view of the fact that a no-deal Brexit remains a possibility and the UK may assume third country status. [40440/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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Brexit Staff
Robert Troy
124. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of Brexit staff hired by her Department and agencies under the remit of her Department in each of the years 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019 further to the announcement of additional staff recruitment as a Brexit measure in budgets 2017, 2018 and 2019; and the number of new staff hires and replacement staff, respectively in tabular form. [40441/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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Trade Agreements
Robert Troy
125. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the recent issues discussed at the EU Competitiveness Council meeting in Brussels; the decisions regarding recent trade agreements agreed or being negotiated; and the status of discussions on trade with the United States of America and developments regarding proposed duties on EU imports. [40442/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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State Aid
Robert Troy
126. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if changes to EU State aid rules as a policy lever to support exposed firms and exports from a no-deal Brexit were discussed at the EU Competitiveness Council meeting in Brussels; and if not, the reason Ireland did not raise the issue. [40443/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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Brexit Supports
Robert Troy
127. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the latest figures regarding the Brexit SME loan scheme launched in March 2018 for each item (details supplied) until the end of quarter three 2019, in tabular form. [40444/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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Future Growth Loan Scheme
Robert Troy
128. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the latest figures regarding the future growth loan scheme launched in March 2019 for each item (details supplied) until the end of quarter three 2019, in tabular form. [40445/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
136. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [40180/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Rail Services Provision
Robert Troy
76. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the ordering of new rail carriages; when Irish Rail will receive delivery of same; and when passengers will see increased capacity in services. [39940/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Driver Licences
Robert Troy
86. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a progress report will be provided on the extension of the right of asylum seekers to obtain a driver licence. [39939/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Tax Data
Robert Troy
113. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first year and full-year cost of a proposal by an organisation (details supplied). [40101/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Tax Data
Robert Troy
114. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first year and full-year cost of a proposal by an organisation (details supplied). [40104/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Tax Data
Robert Troy
115. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first and full-year cost of a proposal by an organisation (details supplied); and the estimated number of persons that are liable to the levy in question. [40105/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Tax Reliefs Application
Robert Troy
116. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on a proposal by an organisation (details supplied); and if costs would arise. [40106/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Tax Reliefs Application
Robert Troy
117. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on a proposal by an organisation (details supplied); and if costs would arise. [40107/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Small and Medium Enterprises Supports
Robert Troy
118. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on proposals by an organisation (details supplied) for the key employee engagement programme, KEEP, to support job creation and talent retention; and if costs would arise. [40108/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme
Robert Troy
119. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 164 of 4 December 2018, the updated cost of adapting the employment and investment incentive scheme (details supplied) in tabular form. [40109/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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National Training Fund
Robert Troy
131. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a proposal by an organisation (details supplied); the share and amount of the national training fund budget that was allocated to the Skillnet programme in each of the years 2016 to 2019, in tabular form; the drawdown in funding in each year; and the forecasted share and amount that will go towards the programme in each year over the 2020 to 2022 period. [40102/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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National Training Fund
Robert Troy
132. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of microsized and SME businesses that availed of enterprise training, workforce learning and upskilling services from Skillnet Ireland in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and the percentage share of micro-sized and SME businesses that availed of such training from Skillnet from the number of such sized businesses that operate. [40103/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Small and Medium Enterprises
Robert Troy
147. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the years the management development council operated; the function and remit of the council when operating; the annual capital and current budget in each year it operated; and the number of staff employed, in tabular from. [40110/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Departmental Funding
Robert Troy
148. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if Enterprise Ireland, the IDA and InterTradeIreland, respectively, applied for an increase in funding for 2020; if so, the amount requested by each; when the application will be decided upon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40111/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Small and Medium Enterprises
Robert Troy
149. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she is considering prioritising SMEs and entrepreneurs in budget 2020; if she will consider providing a Brexit SME fund to protect indigenous firms and small businesses from all Brexit scenarios and protect associated jobs and export sales. [40112/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Health Services Provision
Robert Troy
151. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39985/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Tax Credits
Robert Troy
128. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the reason only 1% of SMEs avail of research and development tax credit; his views on whether this signals the scheme is cumbersome and not user friendly; and his plans to amend the scheme in order to assist SMEs avail of same. [39563/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Tax Reliefs Costs
Robert Troy
141. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first and full-year cost of a proposal by an organisation (details supplied). [39653/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Tax Data
Robert Troy
142. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first and full-year cost of a proposal by an organisation (details supplied). [39654/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Tax Reliefs Costs
Robert Troy
143. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first and full-year cost of a proposal by an organisation (details supplied). [39655/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Tax Reliefs Costs
Robert Troy
144. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on a proposal by an organisation (details supplied); and the estimated costs which would arise. [39656/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Property Tax Administration
Robert Troy
149. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 55 of 19 September 2019, if he will address issues (details supplied). [39833/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Property Tax Data
Robert Troy
150. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the revenue generated in each year since the introduction of the local property tax under the penalty charge to self-employed for non-payment in tabular form. [39835/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Gaeltacht Policy
Robert Troy
207. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider reintroducing free Gaeltacht places for national trainee teachers that must attend and pay to attend a Gaeltacht twice during their four year course. [39556/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Education Policy
Robert Troy
208. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a policy to deal with the use of the Irish language from preschool to university will be published. [39558/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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University Global Rankings
Robert Troy
209. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether education is key to maintaining competitiveness here; and his further views on the continuing falling in the rankings by universities here in the university league. [39564/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Robert Troy
227. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) is not receiving the necessary supports to ensure their full participation in junior infants at a school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39830/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Regional Enterprise Development Fund Data
Robert Troy
297. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the 2017, 2018 and 2019 budget allocations to the regional enterprise development fund for projects in each county relating to e-hubs, enterprise spaces, incubation, food hubs and co-working; the annual amount expended for projects that were allocated funding; the number of applications to the fund relating to eHubs, enterprise spaces, incubation, food hubs and co-working respectively by county in each of the years 2017 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of successful and unsuccessful applications, respectively by county in each year; the approved projects annually in each county; the amount of approved funding to successful applications in each year to date by county; and the number of payments that have issued to date in tabular form. [39280/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Work Permits Applications Data
Robert Troy
298. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the valid employment permit application processing time by total number of work days in each month in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form. [39345/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Enterprise Support Schemes
Robert Troy
302. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the ranking of 22nd in the EU for Ireland for new start-ups; and her priorities to improve the ranking. [39562/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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State Aid
Robert Troy
303. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the progress being made with the EU in seeking approval for the relaxation of State aid rules. [39565/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Robert Troy
367. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the status of licensing of the Tagrisso osimertinib drug used for treatment of certain lung cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39554/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
Robert Troy
368. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when the position of audiologist will be filled at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar; the length of time the post has been vacant; and the measures put in place to ensure patients that rely on this service will avail of same. [39555/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Home Help Service Provision
Robert Troy
372. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if approved home help hours will be facilitated for a person (details supplied). [39580/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Climate Action Fund
Robert Troy
467. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount allocated to the climate action fund in the first round; when the next round of funding will be announced; the value of the fund; the percentage of the funding for public sector applications under the first round allocations; and the percentage allocated to private industry. [39567/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Travel Trade Sector
Robert Troy
482. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the recourse Irish consumers and businesses have regarding holiday bookings made with a company (details supplied) that has ceased trading. [39281/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Robert Troy
513. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to an application by a group (details supplied) for funding under the sports capital funds for a new gymnasium. [39559/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Road Projects Status
Robert Troy
514. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of roads (details supplied) in the context of allocated budget to date; the expected budget required to bring them to completion; the timeframe for each stage of the scheme. [39561/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Employment Support Services
Robert Troy
578. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to introduce an employment support scheme for the most adversely affected sectors following Brexit; and if so, when she will announce the criteria for same. [39566/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Official Languages Act
Robert Troy
650. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2017 will be debated and enacted. [39557/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Údarás na Gaeltachta Funding
Robert Troy
652. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps she will take to rebalance the budget to Údarás na Gaeltachta to ensure it can fulfil its obligations in supporting job creation in areas suffering from a disproportionate level of unemployment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39560/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Schools Building Contractors
Robert Troy
100. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied). [39252/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Research Funding Data
Robert Troy
114. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of payments issued to date for successful applications made under the disruptive technologies innovation fund by county; the number of applications at grant agreement stage; the number of applications earmarked for pre-payment; the number of pre-financing payments that have issued to date to approved applications in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39253/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Research Funding
Robert Troy
115. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the disruptive technologies innovation fund with respect to commercial activity not being funded under the fund issues in relation to pre-financing for SMEs under the fund and the absence of communication from the State agency under her remit regarding the funding process for the approved projects; and the reason there is such a lag in issuing funds to approved 2018 grant recipients. [39254/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Robert Troy
116. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the reason she did not write to the 222,000 companies to prepare for Brexit earlier in 2019. [39255/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Small and Medium Enterprises
Robert Troy
117. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if her Department is examining proposals for small businesses; and the SME Bills being drafted in her Department, including those proposing to reduce the regulatory burden and enhancing access to EU funding and public procurement. [39256/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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National Development Plan Data
Robert Troy
118. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the projects mentioned in the National Development Plan 2018-2027 that come under her remit or bodies under her aegis by county in tabular form; the start dates and estimated completion dates for each project; the capital funds allocated to date for each project; the estimated total cost for each project over the 2018-27 period; and the amount expended to date for each such project. [39257/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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National Development Plan Data
Robert Troy
119. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount allocated to the upgrading of the Tyndall National Institute under the National Development Plan 2018-2027; the cost of the project over the 2018-27 period; the amount expended to date for the project; the status of the project; and the estimated date of completion. [39258/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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National Development Plan Data
Robert Troy
120. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount allocated to the national design centre under the National Development Plan 2018-2027; the cost of the project over the 2018-27 period; the amount expended to date for the project; if all funds allocated to the project are coming from existing financial streams such as for the national design centre; if so, the details of same; the status of the project; and the estimated end date. [39259/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Disability Allowance Applications
Robert Troy
194. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [39208/19]
Wed, 25 Sep 2019
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Nursing Home Subventions
Robert Troy
118. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an application for nursing home subvention by a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [38968/19]
Wed, 25 Sep 2019
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HSE Staff Recruitment
Robert Troy
122. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 148 of 18 September 2019, the reason the HSE is employing agency clerical officers instead of hiring persons off the panel in view of the fact the panel is still active. [38995/19]
Wed, 25 Sep 2019
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Cross-Border Health Services Provision
Robert Troy
123. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if treatment required by a person (details supplied) is covered under the cross-border scheme. [39003/19]
Wed, 25 Sep 2019
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Disability Allowance Applications
Robert Troy
151. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application by a person (details supplied) for a disability allowance will be expedited. [38976/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
261. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if surgery will be scheduled for a person (details supplied). [38327/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Social Welfare Schemes
Robert Troy
522. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the measures she is taking to ensure workers on a worker's permit who are being temporarily laid off due to the beef protests will get some support. [38528/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Social Welfare Appeals Data
Robert Troy
523. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the measures she has taken to reduce the long waiting times for processing certain welfare payments and the number of applications that are subsequently approved under appeal. [38529/19]
Thu, 19 Sep 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
124. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [37959/19]
Thu, 19 Sep 2019
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Broadband Service Provision
Robert Troy
195. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a property (details supplied) will be connected to efibre broadband. [38190/19]
Thu, 19 Sep 2019
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Road Projects Status
Robert Troy
198. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the planned upgrades to the N4 road at Ballinalack and Rathowen, County Westmeath; if a preferred route option has been identified; and if so, the details of same. [37996/19]
Wed, 18 Sep 2019
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Defence Forces Recruitment
Robert Troy
78. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the plans being prepared by his Department to recruit additional Army personnel should they be necessary to patrol additional Border posts in a post-Brexit scenario. [37868/19]
Wed, 18 Sep 2019
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Defence Forces Data
Robert Troy
79. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Army personnel serving at Custume Barracks, Athlone. [37869/19]
Wed, 18 Sep 2019
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Defence Forces Retirements
Robert Troy
80. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to ensure changes to the current regulations are made which would allow retiring Army personnel to take up roles within other State organisations for which they have suitable qualifications (details supplied). [37870/19]
Wed, 18 Sep 2019
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Defence Forces Pensions
Robert Troy
81. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if changes will be made to the Army pension system which would allow retired personnel to work in more financially rewarding roles (details supplied). [37871/19]
Wed, 18 Sep 2019
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HSE Staff Recruitment
Robert Troy
148. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if the counties Longford and Westmeath clerical officer panel (details supplied) is still active; and if so, when persons will be called for positions. [37824/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Jobs Data
Robert Troy
83. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach the number and proportion of jobless households on a percentage basis; and the corresponding EU number and average rate. [36850/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Flood Relief Schemes Status
Robert Troy
138. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of works carried out in both urban and rural areas along the Shannon to alleviate flooding. [36958/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Schools Data
Robert Troy
155. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there are sufficient places at second-level in Mullingar, County Westmeath and the wider area. [36959/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Pharmacy Services
Robert Troy
348. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when he will examine extending pharmacy services in view of the fact a commitment given in the programme for partnership Government to extend pharmacy services which was reiterated by him in May 2019 has not been delivered to date. [37071/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Pharmacy Services
Robert Troy
349. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when negotiations will commence on a new pharmacy contract. [37075/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Robert Troy
383. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an operation will be rescheduled for a person (details supplied). [37200/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Robert Troy
429. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [37488/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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National Broadband Plan
Robert Troy
530. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the national broadband plan contractor will be able to claim compensation for the additional premises connected by Eir under the commitment agreement. [36963/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Broadband Service Provision
Robert Troy
539. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if fibre broadband will be supplied to an area (details supplied). [37289/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Broadband Service Provision
Robert Troy
540. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if fibre broadband will be supplied to an area (details supplied). [37290/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Road Network
Robert Troy
563. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will commence a review into the service station policy for national roads. [36961/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Driver Licences
Robert Troy
564. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if progress has been made regarding the provision of driver licences for asylum seekers. [36962/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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School Completion Programme
Robert Troy
593. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when funding for the Longford school completion programme will be restored to pre-2012 levels; her views on the fact that successive budget cuts have resulted in a cut of €40,000 to the programme; and if her attention has been drawn to a pre-budget submission highlighting the negative impact the cut in funding is having on the delivery of services through the programme. [37073/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Community Employment Schemes Eligibility
Robert Troy
644. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the possibility of allowing a person (details supplied) to take up a position on a community employment scheme will be investigated. [37288/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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EU Regulations
Robert Troy
698. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the regulation to ban lead shot; the details of the proposed regulation; the changes or amendments being considered with regard to same; and the date the regulations will be enforced. [37187/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Research and Development Supports
Robert Troy
163. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of firms by size (details supplied) that have applied for the knowledge development box scheme for SMEs since being established in tabular form. [36845/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Research and Development Supports
Robert Troy
164. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of firms by size (details supplied) that have applied for the research and development tax credit in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form. [36846/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Brexit Supports
Robert Troy
240. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of participants in the clear customs initiative by eligible customs agents, customs intermediaries and affected businesses up to 31 August 2019 by county in tabular form; and the amount expended on the initiative to date. [36854/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Autism Support Services
Robert Troy
258. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the fact that children diagnosed with high functioning autism have no suitable facilities to attend after primary school (details supplied) [34743/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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School Accommodation Provision
Robert Troy
513. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of planned works at a school (details supplied). [36898/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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School Accommodation Provision
Robert Troy
514. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of planned works at a school (details supplied). [36899/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Robert Troy
515. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the new building for a school (details supplied) will be completed; if the way in which State contracts are awarded will be reviewed in view of the delay; and if the project is within budget. [36900/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Consumer Protection
Robert Troy
741. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on correspondence (details supplied); the statutory and consumer rights available to customers that seek to reclaim costs after cancelling flights within a 24 or 48 hour period; if there is a cooling-off period available to consumers that purchase airline tickets; and the proposals at EU level to cover this area. [36313/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Brexit Supports
Robert Troy
751. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applicants and participants in Brexit schemes and supports provided by her Department or agencies under her remit in tabular form; and the amount allocated and expended to each such scheme in each year since being established. [36842/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Departmental Staff Recruitment
Robert Troy
752. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 414 of 11 July 2019, the number for all new hires and replacement staff over the three year period; and if she will provide the latest figures for new hires in each relevant agency and in her Department up to the end of August 2019. [36843/19]