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Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Bereavement Grant
Peter Burke
2443. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the cost of restoring the bereavement grant; if its reintroduction has been considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32674/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Redundancy Payments
Peter Burke
2451. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if employees from a liquidated company (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be issued redundancy payments by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32850/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Hedge Cutting Season
Peter Burke
2792. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which the three year trial period in relation to sections 7 and 8 of the Heritage Bill will work; the way in which results will be measured; the action that may be taken in relation to trial outcomes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32442/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Dairy Sector
Peter Burke
8. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he is considering to support a strong and viable suckler herd; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31073/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Horse and Greyhound Fund
Peter Burke
23. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to use the horse and greyhound fund to support the equestrian and sports horse sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31072/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Sports Capital Programme
Peter Burke
664. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the interaction his Department has had with Westmeath County Council in relation to the advancement of a project (details supplied); if he expects a positive outcome in relation to these talks and the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32245/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Local Authority Funding
Peter Burke
751. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the interaction his Department has had to date with Westmeath County Council on financing a project (details supplied); if he expects a positive outcome from these talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32243/18]
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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European Council Meetings
Peter Burke
24. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the recent June 2018 EU Council meeting. [30960/18]
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme
Peter Burke
68. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the delay in the approval of the employment and investment incentive scheme in view of the fact that it is hampering investment in the business sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30766/18]
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Tax Appeals Commission
Peter Burke
102. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the shortage of staff and resources at the Tax Appeals Commission to ensure it can underpin a transparent and fair taxation system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30765/18]
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
Peter Burke
433. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied) who is waiting nine years for orthodontic treatment [31604/18]
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Fisheries Protection
Peter Burke
466. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to outline the implications of a declaration (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31458/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Regional Enterprise Development Fund
Peter Burke
76. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when successful applicants under the 2018 regional enterprise development fund will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30277/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Job Creation Targets
Peter Burke
85. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the steps IDA Ireland is taking to increase job creation in counties Longford and Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30276/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Teacher Recruitment
Peter Burke
258. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) will be granted an extra teacher it is now entitled to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30673/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme
Peter Burke
403. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health the way in which the transitional care funding works, which funding is in place to bridge the gap in the interim for fair deal applicants who are occupying a bed in an acute facility but can be admitted to a nursing home; the definition of acute facility in this context; the person who pays for the bridging loan; the way in which it is recouped; if there are proposed changes to this practice being considered as part of the review of the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30075/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Primary Care Centres Provision
Peter Burke
585. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he or the HSE have plans to develop a new health centre or community health facility in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30393/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Broadband Service Provision
Peter Burke
751. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a premises (details supplied) will receive high-speed broadband; if this will be prioritised due to the urgent business need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30126/18]
Thu, 5 Jul 2018
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Hospital Facilities
Peter Burke
207. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health the status of the planned rehabilitation unit at Roscommon University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29724/18]
Thu, 5 Jul 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Peter Burke
228. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [29805/18]
Thu, 5 Jul 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Peter Burke
230. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [29823/18]
Thu, 5 Jul 2018
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Medicinal Products Availability
Peter Burke
236. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is still not receiving a drug; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29875/18]
Thu, 5 Jul 2018
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Fishing Licences
Peter Burke
306. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there are property rights associated with the fishing licence from the western regional fisheries board or the ESB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29924/18]
Wed, 4 Jul 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Peter Burke
58. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the construction and of the relocation of a school, details supplied; the timeline for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29223/18]
Wed, 4 Jul 2018
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School Accommodation
Peter Burke
104. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the proposed extension and upgrade of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29224/18]
Wed, 4 Jul 2018
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GLAS Issues
Peter Burke
306. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if exemptions to the GLAS wild bird cover measures which require certain crops to be sown (details supplied) will be sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29453/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Peter Burke
270. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28641/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Health Services
Peter Burke
318. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health when parking facilities and improved sight lines will commence at a health centre (details supplied). [28969/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Medicinal Products Availability
Peter Burke
396. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health when Fampyra will be approved to treat MS for medical card holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29436/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Disease Management
Peter Burke
397. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide stem cell treatment for MS patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29437/18]
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Home Care Packages Data
Peter Burke
220. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that have been approved and are waiting for home help services and home care packages in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28555/18]
Wed, 27 Jun 2018
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Commencement of Legislation
Peter Burke
152. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the parts of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 that have been commenced; the parts that have yet to be commenced; the progress made on disability legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28102/18]
Wed, 27 Jun 2018
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Hospital Appointments Delays
Peter Burke
182. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [28139/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Peter Burke
323. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied). [27542/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Peter Burke
332. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [27577/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Community Development Initiatives
Peter Burke
517. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if RAPID or SICAP grants are suitable for funding a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27375/18]
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
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Departmental Schemes
Peter Burke
15. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide details of the music capital scheme 2017-18; the status of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26714/18]
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
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National Biodiversity Plan
Peter Burke
39. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the objectives, targets and actions contained in the National Biodiversity Action Plan 2017-2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26715/18]
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Peter Burke
149. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited [27137/18]
Wed, 20 Jun 2018
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Northern Ireland
Peter Burke
7. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to Northern Ireland with reference to his engagement with civic society groups from all traditions. [26547/18]
Wed, 20 Jun 2018
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Home Help Service Provision
Peter Burke
180. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if home help hours will be provided for a person (details supplied) [27105/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Global Footprint Initiative
Peter Burke
13. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the launch of Global Ireland - Ireland's Global Footprint to 2025, with reference to the need to strengthen and deepen Ireland’s international presence. [26548/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Redundancy Rebates
Peter Burke
61. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to reintroduce the redundancy rebate payable to employers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26436/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Employment Data
Peter Burke
76. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an assessment of the increase of agency work and short-term contracts as opposed to full-time contracts across the economy has been made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26437/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Pension Levy
Peter Burke
158. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance when it is envisaged to terminate the pension levy in view of the fact that four years was its original timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26701/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Pension Levy
Peter Burke
159. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance the areas to which revenue raised from the pension levy is allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26702/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Peter Burke
308. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 419 of 24 April 2018, the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied). [26274/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision
Peter Burke
346. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 59 of 19 April 2018, if he will request the HSE to provide funding for a neurorehabilitation unit in County Longford based on the comprehensive business case put forward in 2016 and the need for such a facility in the region in order to address the high number of adults currently placed inappropriately in nursing home care; if the HSE has explored funding for the stated amount (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26419/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Bus Services
Peter Burke
510. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the development of the new town bus service for Mullingar is at as promised in Project Ireland 2040; when the service will commence; the regularity with which the route will be served; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26780/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Dormant Accounts Fund
Peter Burke
37. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of progress of the 2018 dormant accounts action plan and on ensuring the funding can be spent to achieve the objectives of the dormant accounts legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25857/18]