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Tue, 6 Mar 2018
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Garda Strength
Fiona O'Loughlin
89. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in County Kildare by station in 2016 and 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10452/18]
Tue, 6 Mar 2018
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Family Resource Centres
Fiona O'Loughlin
228. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if recognition and funding will be considered for a centre (details supplied) in County Kildare. [10460/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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School Transport Eligibility
Fiona O'Loughlin
257. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to improve the criteria for school transport eligibility commencing for the 2018/2019 school year in view of the difficulties that families have faced in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9797/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Fiona O'Loughlin
290. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a case in County Kildare in which a person (details supplied) has been unable to secure a place for school will be examined. [10158/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Small and Medium Enterprises Supports
Fiona O'Loughlin
364. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the contingencies and supports in place to safeguard small and medium enterprises, SMEs, and export businesses from a hard Brexit scenario including revision of state aid rules; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9796/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Fiona O'Loughlin
462. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of day places available for training young persons with disabilities, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9798/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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National Dementia Strategy
Fiona O'Loughlin
463. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase resources for dementia care in line with an ageing population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9799/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Disease Management
Fiona O'Loughlin
464. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if there will be an expansion of supports for the victims of Lyme disease in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9800/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Suicide Prevention
Fiona O'Loughlin
465. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase resources for suicide prevention services in County Kildare in view of the number of recent suicides in the county and the county’s high suicide rate compared to national averages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9801/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Fiona O'Loughlin
466. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the improvement in waiting times expected during 2018 for the 15,000 plus children waiting over a year for an outpatient appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9802/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Fiona O'Loughlin
521. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the additional health service resources that will be required for the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. [10159/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Mental Health Services
Fiona O'Loughlin
522. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health when he expects the practice of admitting children and young persons to adult mental health units to cease. [10160/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Home Help Service Data
Fiona O'Loughlin
523. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of extra home help hours that will be provided in 2018 relative to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10161/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Fiona O'Loughlin
524. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will report on recruitment initiatives in CHO7, particularly in the Lakeview unit, Naas hospital and CAMHS in Kildare town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10162/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Vaccination Programme
Fiona O'Loughlin
525. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to promote increased uptake of the 'flu vaccine across all categories of persons and not only those deemed at risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10163/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Treatment Abroad Scheme
Fiona O'Loughlin
526. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Kildare who applied for the treatment abroad scheme in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10164/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Nursing Staff Recruitment
Fiona O'Loughlin
527. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to retain and recruit front-line staff in the health services including nurses; the number of nursing staff needed in public national hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10165/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Primary Care Centres
Fiona O'Loughlin
528. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the updated timeframe for the refurbishment of a day care centre (details supplied) further to the appointment of the design team for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10166/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Vaccination Programme
Fiona O'Loughlin
529. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the HPV vaccine is to be extended to boys; when the report of the health technology assessment being carried out by HIQA in respect of the HPV vaccine for boys will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10167/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
Fiona O'Loughlin
530. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for orthodontic care; the number of persons waiting over 1, 2 and 3 years, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10175/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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National Postcode System Expenditure
Fiona O'Loughlin
587. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has completed a cost benefit analysis and review of Eircode; the uptake of Eircode; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10168/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Homeless Persons Data
Fiona O'Loughlin
774. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons in emergency accommodation for longer than six months in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10170/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Homeless Persons Data
Fiona O'Loughlin
775. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons in emergency accommodation for longer than six months in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10171/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Homeless Persons Data
Fiona O'Loughlin
776. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons sleeping rough voluntarily and involuntarily, respectively, in County Kildare in 2016, 2017 and January 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10172/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Traveller Accommodation
Fiona O'Loughlin
777. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount of funding allocated and drawn down by all local authorities for Traveller accommodation in 2017, in tabular form. [10173/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Housing Assistance Payment Data
Fiona O'Loughlin
778. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of housing assistance payment, HAP, inspections undertaken to date; the number outstanding beyond the eight month deadline, by local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10174/18]
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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School Transport Eligibility
Fiona O'Loughlin
100. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to improve the criteria for school transport eligibility commencing for the 2018-2019 school year in view of the difficulties that persons have faced in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8897/18]
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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Brexit Supports
Fiona O'Loughlin
120. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the contingencies and supports in place to safeguard Irish small and medium-sized enterprises and export businesses from a hard Brexit scenario, including revision of state aid rules; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8894/18]
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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Brexit Supports
Fiona O'Loughlin
121. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of businesses that have taken up Brexit business supports, such as the be prepared grants and Brexit readiness vouchers provided by Enterprise Ireland and InterTradeIreland. [8895/18]
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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Brexit Issues
Fiona O'Loughlin
122. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of Brexit-related supports for enterprise and farming, including relaxation of State aid rules, European and Irish grant funding and in market supports in the EU 26 for businesses seeking to increase trade. [8896/18]
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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Mental Health Services Provision
Fiona O'Loughlin
139. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the status of a matter (details supplied). [8893/18]
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Fiona O'Loughlin
140. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of day places available for training young adults with disabilities, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8898/18]
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Fiona O'Loughlin
141. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of school leaver places available to young persons with intellectual disabilities from September 2018; the number available in September 2016 and September 2017, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8899/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Fiona O'Loughlin
206. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the agreed new build of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8647/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Fiona O'Loughlin
207. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of and timeframe for a new school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8649/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Fiona O'Loughlin
208. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an extension for a college (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8650/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Summer Works Scheme Applications
Fiona O'Loughlin
209. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the funding that was agreed for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8651/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Departmental Bodies Properties
Fiona O'Loughlin
400. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if a proposed site (details supplied) has been acquired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8648/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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State Pensions Payments
Fiona O'Loughlin
562. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a situation relating to the State pension payment of a person (details supplied) will be investigated. [8646/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Appointments to State Boards Data
Fiona O'Loughlin
303. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the State boards under the remit of her Department; the number of persons on each of those boards; the number of those persons who are male and female, respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6946/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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HSE Data
Fiona O'Loughlin
376. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the HSE car park income for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6975/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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HSE Data
Fiona O'Loughlin
377. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the amount earned from the car park of Tallaght hospital in 2016 and 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6976/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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HSE Staff Recruitment
Fiona O'Loughlin
378. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the podiatrist positions for CHO7 have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6977/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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HSE Staff Responsibilities
Fiona O'Loughlin
379. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of podiatrists employed in CHO7 who treat persons with medical cards. [6978/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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HSE Staff Data
Fiona O'Loughlin
380. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of podiatrists in south County Kildare who treat persons with medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6979/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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HSE Staff Recruitment
Fiona O'Loughlin
381. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if the podiatrist positions for CHO8 have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6980/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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HSE Staff Data
Fiona O'Loughlin
382. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the number of podiatrists employed in CHO8 who treat persons with medical cards. [6981/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage
Fiona O'Loughlin
383. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health his plans to include the purchase of EpiPens (details supplied) under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6982/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Medical Card Administration
Fiona O'Loughlin
384. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the HSE’s policy relating to persons over 70 years of age with medical cards who have been bereaved and the resulting change in circumstances means they no longer qualify for a medical card in their own right; if an allowance regarding income will be made in particular circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6983/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Fiona O'Loughlin
385. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the long waiting times faced by transgender persons to access public endocrinology services here; the steps he will take to address these waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6984/18]