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Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Hospitals Capital Programme
Denis Naughten
374. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the capital plans and timeline for works at Roscommon County Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5142/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Hospitals Funding
Denis Naughten
375. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when he will provide funds to the Sacred Heart Hospital in County Roscommon to meet immediate requirements for licensing by the Health Information and Quality Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5143/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Tax Code
Denis Naughten
443. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason home tutors are treated as PAYE employees but pay a class S PRSI contribution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4778/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Denis Naughten
444. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a major extension for a school (details supplied) in County Galway has not gone to tender; when it will go to tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4785/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Denis Naughten
490. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a project (details supplied) in County Roscommon will go to construction; the reason for the delay in approving it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5136/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Denis Naughten
491. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the current status of a school building project (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5137/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Taxi Regulations
Denis Naughten
568. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to allow the Uber service to operate here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4784/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Taxi Regulations
Denis Naughten
569. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to change age rules surrounding vehicles used as taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4788/16]
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Home Tuition Scheme Staff
Denis Naughten
163. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance to review the changes made to the employment status of home tutors, which gave them pay-as-you-earn status in his Department; his views on the consequences of this move on their ability to claim tax relief on materials necessary for their role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4066/16]
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Clinical Trials
Denis Naughten
328. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 429 of 8 December 2015, his plans to roll out similar projects to other hospitals in the Saolta Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4072/16]
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Denis Naughten
311. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a major extension for a school (details supplied) in County Galway has not gone to tender; when it will go to tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3523/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
Denis Naughten
91. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a carer's allowance review will be made for a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2829/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Agriculture Scheme Payments
Denis Naughten
178. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) will receive payment; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2774/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Denis Naughten
346. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the steps that have been taken to improve waiting times for patients awaiting spinal surgery for scoliosis in the Saolta Healthcare Group; if additional equipment such as theatre tables is required or has been purchased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2961/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Health Care Professionals
Denis Naughten
347. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 415, 426 and 441 of 1 December 2015, if he will provide an update on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2971/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Medical Card Applications
Denis Naughten
361. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the reason why a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon cannot be assigned to a permanent general practitioner medical card panel; the steps being taken to address this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3097/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Denis Naughten
437. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the status of a building project (details supplied) in County Roscommon, including when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2977/16]
Thu, 21 Jan 2016
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Fire Stations Upgrade
Denis Naughten
151. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if €450,000 announced by the former Minister of State, Mr. Michael Finneran, was allocated to Roscommon County Council for the refurbishment of Elphin fire station; the works completed on the station to date; the plans to complete the refurbishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2612/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Hospital Procedures
Denis Naughten
312. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 802 of 3 November 2015, why the number of procedures carried out in May 2015 was significantly lower than in other months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1863/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Hospital Procedures
Denis Naughten
313. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 802 of 3 November 2015, the number of persons currently awaiting initial assessment to be placed on a waiting list for cataract surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1864/16]
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
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Community Services Programme
Denis Naughten
48. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to provide funding to projects under the community services programme to cover the increase in the minimum wage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1650/16]
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
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Tax Collection
Denis Naughten
93. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will intervene in a dispute between the Department of Education and Skills and the Revenue Commissioners on the tax treatment of home tutors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1696/16]
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
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Basic Payment Scheme Applications
Denis Naughten
139. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment will issue to a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1598/16]
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
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Irish Prison Service
Denis Naughten
179. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the cost of providing prison officer supervision of a house arrest (details supplied) and the period involved; the corresponding figures for the private security service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1652/16]
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration
Denis Naughten
210. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health to fast-track the fair deal nursing home scheme working group review of family farm and family business assets, given that residents are paying on the double, through the capital value and the income generated from the asset; if he is aware of the financial hardship which this causes to families, when these are working assets; the membership of the working group; when it held its first meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1651/16]
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
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Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications
Denis Naughten
246. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if it is acceptable that a person (details supplied) in County Galway must wait over 20 months for a decision on an appeal for compensation to the Peatlands Council; the steps she is taking to address this; if it is acceptable that this appeal, after going before the Council again on 1 October 2015, has been postponed until 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1614/16]
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications
Denis Naughten
405. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment under the disadvantaged areas scheme will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1358/16]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Undocumented Irish in the USA
Denis Naughten
30. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress on the establishment of a visa waiver scheme with the United States of America for the undocumented Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45115/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Mortgage Repayments
Denis Naughten
159. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will communicate with each of the pillar banks seeking a deferral of mortgage repayments on commercial and residential properties without flood insurance that were flooded during the recent flooding; if he will secure a commitment from the banks that a flexible approach will be taken to repayments for all small businesses damaged or forced to close during the period in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45996/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Home Renovation Incentive Scheme Eligibility
Denis Naughten
160. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that the home renovation incentive scheme includes works by home-owners and landlords to install flood prevention measures which can reduce the risk of flooding to their properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45998/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Severe Weather Events
Denis Naughten
250. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding provisions he is putting in place to assist farmers who have lost fodder or housing for stock due to the recent flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45994/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Flood Relief Schemes
Denis Naughten
306. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence if he will review the criteria of the small business compensation fund to include landlords of commercial and residential premises who were unable to secure flood insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45995/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Prisoner Data
Denis Naughten
336. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the number of persons imprisoned for the non-payment of fines in 2014 and in 2015 to date; the reason for the delay in implementing the provisions of the Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014; the impact this will have on the release of Garda Síochána manpower; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46000/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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General Practitioner Contracts
Denis Naughten
439. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1 of 3 December 2015, the progress following the ongoing negotiations; if he or the Health Service Executive has an indication of the number of rural general practitioners expected to retire in each of the next five years; if he is satisfied with the executive's revisions to the rural general practitioner supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45999/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Nursing Home Accommodation
Denis Naughten
463. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when funding will be allocated for the refurbishment of a nursing home (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46209/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Visa Agreements
Denis Naughten
490. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress on establishing a reciprocal E3 visa with the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45032/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Local Authority Rates
Denis Naughten
621. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will direct local authorities to design a rate scheme to support businesses damaged in the recent severe flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45997/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Emergency Services
Denis Naughten
673. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 143 of 23 September 2015 and given that it is recorded that 975,000 of the 2.1 million calls made to the emergency call answering service are referred to the emergency services, what happens with the balance and why are they not referred to the relevant emergency service. [45843/15]
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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General Practitioner Contracts
Denis Naughten
404. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will be permanently placed on a general practitioner list why this has not been done to date; if it is acceptable that this patient is passed from general practitioner to general practitioner on a frequent basis how this provides for continuity of care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44911/15]
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
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Departmental Staff Redeployment
Denis Naughten
81. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of employees who are on Civil Service redeployment panels by grade; if his Department is required to accept staff from redeployment panels before promoting staff internally, assigning existing staff to higher duties on an allowance basis, or recruiting new entrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44514/15]
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
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Public Sector Staff Recruitment
Denis Naughten
82. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of persons who have been placed on Civil Service panels arising from open competitions held in 2014 and 2015 to date by grade; the number appointed from open competitions by grade in each of the past six months; the estimated number of staff to be appointed by grade in the next six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44515/15]
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
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Flood Relief Schemes
Denis Naughten
85. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for flood relief in Athleague village in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44537/15]
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
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Flood Relief Schemes
Denis Naughten
86. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for flood relief in Roscommon town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44538/15]
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
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Flood Relief Schemes
Denis Naughten
87. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for flood relief in Ballinasloe town in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44539/15]
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
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Agriculture Scheme Payments
Denis Naughten
104. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers awaiting the first instalment of payments and the value of outstanding payments under the basic payment scheme and the areas of natural constraint scheme by county, if a partial payment will be made to all farmers while outstanding issues are being resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44536/15]
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
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Hospital Groups
Denis Naughten
161. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the status of the Saolta Hospital Group review of accident and emergency services at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway, including its purpose and its completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44541/15]
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
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Hospital Services
Denis Naughten
162. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the status of the maternity review at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway, including its completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44542/15]
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
Denis Naughten
163. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the consultant vacancies at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway; the steps the Saolta Hospital Group is taking, through its group structure, to mitigate the impact of these vacancies; the status of the recruitment process in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44543/15]
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
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Ambulance Service Data
Denis Naughten
164. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in publishing the Lightfoot Capacity review of the ambulance service; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44544/15]
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
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General Practitioner Services Provision
Denis Naughten
172. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if he will request Westdoc to re-establish a fully staffed cell in Roscommon town, in line with the commitment given to the public following the closure of the accident and emergency department at Roscommon County Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44613/15]
Wed, 9 Dec 2015
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Teacher Data
Denis Naughten
27. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of relief teaching days allocated to teachers on a departmental pension at primary and post-primary levels in 2013-14, in 2014-15, and in 2015-16; the value of these payments; the steps she is taking to reduce this number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43867/15]
Wed, 9 Dec 2015
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Special Educational Needs Data
Denis Naughten
31. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children in primary and post-primary schools who have been diagnosed with dyslexia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43866/15]
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Rural Development Programme
Denis Naughten
247. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he authorised the National Parks and Wildlife Service to negotiate on the proposed new locally led agri-environment schemes, when the scheme for the Shannon Callows will become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43833/15]
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Agriculture Scheme Payments
Denis Naughten
275. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will receive farm payments; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44159/15]
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Agriculture Scheme Payments
Denis Naughten
276. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44160/15]
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Hospitals Data
Denis Naughten
373. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for outpatient cataract surgery at St. Vincent's University Hospital in Dublin 4 following initial assessment; the number of procedures carried out in each of the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43779/15]
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Hospitals Data
Denis Naughten
374. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for outpatient cataract surgery at Sligo Regional Hospital, following initial assessment; the number of procedures carried out in each of the last 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43780/15]
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy
Denis Naughten
387. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health why the strategy on neuro-rehabilitation services 2011 to 2015 concludes this month with nothing delivered; why there has not even been an implementation plan for the more than 25,000 persons with neurological conditions such as acquired brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and stroke who need rehabilitation services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43835/15]
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Health Services Access
Denis Naughten
389. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43838/15]
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Denis Naughten
395. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times for cataract surgery for those graded as routine and for those graded as urgent in University Hospital Galway; if these waiting times have increased since this time in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43859/15]
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Denis Naughten
404. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will be called for a procedure; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43900/15]
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Clinical Trials
Denis Naughten
429. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the outcome of the clinical trial surrounding shared care in the area of cataract surgery in County Sligo involving Sligo Regional Hospital and community optometrists, if the trial was a success, its impact on waiting lists, if he will roll this out to other areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44072/15]
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Rural Development Programme
Denis Naughten
660. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will honour the Shannon Callows agreement signed between the heritage section of her Department and farmers in the Shannon Callows on the implementation of the habitats regulations 1997; why the provision for arbitration to resolve disputes regarding compensation for loss of earnings and value of assets has not been invoked for farmers in the Callows; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43832/15]
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Agriculture Scheme Eligibility
Denis Naughten
661. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 607 of 10 November 2015, and given that her predecessor stated in reply to a previous parliamentary question (details supplied) that a specific payment for costs and losses incurred due to restrictions imposed as a result of designation would be paid to farmers, if she will establish a farm plan scheme or another similar scheme without delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43834/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Air Ambulance Service Provision
Denis Naughten
17. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health his plans for the expansion of the air ambulance service based at Custume Barracks in Athlone, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42710/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Hospitals Capital Programme
Denis Naughten
26. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a commitment to fund the refurbishment of the Sacred Heart Hospital in Roscommon and St. Patrick's Hospital in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42711/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Commencement of Legislation
Denis Naughten
84. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the action she will take to address the effective prohibition of marriages involving citizens from outside the European Union; if she is aware that the constitutional rights of Irish citizens are being denied as a result of the failure to fully implement the provisions of the Civil Registration (Amendment) Act 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43387/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Financial Services Regulation
Denis Naughten
92. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the steps he and his European Union colleagues are taking to ensure better regulation of commodity future markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43357/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Commencement of Legislation
Denis Naughten
93. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance when he will publish the commencement orders for the remaining sections of the Credit Union and Co-operation with Overseas Regulators Act 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43382/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme
Denis Naughten
120. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 330 of 16 July 2015, if forgotten farmers will have access to the national reserve and to enhanced benefits under the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43358/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Basic Payment Scheme Payments
Denis Naughten
121. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will receive payment under the basic payment scheme and the areas of natural constraint scheme; if it is acceptable that the file is still being digitised given that the inspection was in August 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43385/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Court Accommodation Refurbishment
Denis Naughten
131. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 395 of 16 July 2015, the plans the Office of Public Works has to refurbish Roscommon Courthouse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43307/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Sexual Offences Data
Denis Naughten
137. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of convicted sex offenders who will be released in the next 12 months under the current remission system having completed their sentences; the number of these who have engaged in a treatment programme to date, who are scheduled for release within 12 months and who she anticipates will have participated in such a programme prior to release; the nature of the programmes concerned; and the qualifications and training of those who provide such programmes. [43346/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Bail Law
Denis Naughten
138. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of offences committed by persons on bail in each recorded category in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43364/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Prison Security
Denis Naughten
151. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps the Irish Prison Service is taking to address the frequency of assaults on inmates and prison officers in Castlerea Prison in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43450/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Mental Health Services
Denis Naughten
163. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 695 of 2 July 2013, the number of psychiatric nursing staff officially appointed or allocated; of involuntary resident patients; of long-term involuntary or forensic patients; and of those deemed suitable for accommodation in an intensive care rehabilitation unit; in each unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43211/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Hospital Services
Denis Naughten
164. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when the intensive care rehabilitation unit at the Merlin Park University Hospital campus in County Galway will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43212/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Hospital Accommodation Provision
Denis Naughten
165. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the justification, the estimated cost and the timeline for completion of the current works by Galway and Roscommon primary community continuing care at the St. Dympna's and St. Luke's units in Ballinasloe, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43213/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Disability Services Provision
Denis Naughten
166. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the additional residential services to be provided for persons with a disability in 2016; the number of places to be provided to Roscommon primary community continuing care; the number of persons on the list for such places; the number of cases prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43214/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Disability Services Provision
Denis Naughten
167. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the additional residential services for persons with a disability to be provided in 2016; the number of places to be provided to Galway primary community continuing care; the number of persons on the list for such places; the number of cases prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43215/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Mental Health Services
Denis Naughten
168. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 696 of 2 July 2013, the number of long-term involuntary or forensic patients; the number of these deemed suitable for accommodation in an intensive care rehabilitation unit accommodated outside the Central Mental Hospital and appropriate long-term accommodation; the numbers in the Central Mental Hospital due for release in 2015 and in each of the next three years; the timeline for completion of regional intensive care rehabilitation units and the capacity of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43216/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Hospital Admissions
Denis Naughten
194. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the number of planned day-case and inpatient admissions which were cancelled, by hospital, in each of the years 2013 to 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43360/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Services for People with Disabilities
Denis Naughten
195. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the waiting times in the assessment-of-need process under the Disability Act 2005 in Roscommon primary community continuing care; a breakdown of the length of time it takes from receipt of an assessment request by the Health Service Executive to the issuing of a service statement, within six plus to nine, nine plus to 12, 12 plus to 18, 18 plus to 24, 24 plus to 30, 30 plus to 36 and 36 plus months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43361/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Services for People with Disabilities
Denis Naughten
196. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the waiting times in the assessment of need process under the Disability Act 2005 in Galway primary community continuing care; the length of time it takes from receipt of an assessment request by the Health Service Executive to the issuing of a service statement, within six plus to nine, nine plus to 12, 12 plus to 18, 18 plus to 24, 24 plus to 30, 30 plus to 36, and 36 plus months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43362/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Services for People with Disabilities
Denis Naughten
197. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the waiting times in the assessment of need process under the Disability Act 2005 nationally; the length of time it takes from receipt of an assessment request by the Health Service Executive to the issuing of a service statement, within six plus to nine, nine plus to 12, 12 plus to 18, 18 plus to 24, 24 plus to 30, 30 plus to 36, and 36 plus months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43363/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Denis Naughten
211. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the number of neurologists the Health Service Executive has appointed in the past two years; the steps being taken to recruit additional neurologists to speed up appointments and confirmed diagnoses for patients; if he has assessed the impact of delayed diagnoses on the control and management of neurological diseases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43386/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Mental Health Services Provision
Denis Naughten
212. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to protect patients and those seeking support from the mental health services, and the impact this is having on the east Galway catchment area, following the comments (details supplied) by the High Court judge, Mr. Justice Tony O'Connor, who described these services in County Roscommon as being in a crisis situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43388/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Schools Building Projects Status
Denis Naughten
250. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the plans for the construction of a new post primary school for a location (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43311/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Disadvantaged Status
Denis Naughten
251. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a DEIS post primary school retains DEIS status on amalgamation with a non-DEIS school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43312/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Schools Building Projects Status
Denis Naughten
257. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building project (details supplied) in County Roscommon, and when it is expected to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43347/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Local Authority Housing Rents
Denis Naughten
271. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government why the 15% of income cap for State pensioners has not been applied to the differential rent scheme operated by local authorities as part of the revision of rents; if such a cap should be applied to other sources of income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43383/15]
Wed, 2 Dec 2015
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National Educational Welfare Board Remit
Denis Naughten
11. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps he will take to expand the role of the National Educational Welfare Board by liaising with other Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42648/15]
Wed, 2 Dec 2015
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Child Care Services Regulation
Denis Naughten
38. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when he will publish revised child care regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42649/15]
Wed, 2 Dec 2015
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Agriculture Scheme Payments
Denis Naughten
72. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 118 of 12 November 2015, when payment under the areas of natural constraint scheme and the basic payment scheme will issue; the reason for the delay; the number of remote inspections nationally which are awaiting payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43117/15]
Wed, 2 Dec 2015
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Beef Data and Genomics Programme
Denis Naughten
73. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applicants who have withdrawn to date from the beef data and genomics scheme 2015; the number who have re-applied to enter and have been granted permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43118/15]
Wed, 2 Dec 2015
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Animal Disease Controls
Denis Naughten
74. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who sought financial support to dispose of their persistently infected calves under the bovine viral diarrhoea eradication programme in 2014 and who have yet to receive payment; the number of farmers involved in dairy and suckler herds and the values involved, respectively; the current time delay in issuing payment and the reason; the corresponding figures for 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43119/15]
Wed, 2 Dec 2015
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Health Services Staff Data
Denis Naughten
128. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurse and registered general nurse community posts that are vacant in County Roscommon and in County Galway; his plans to fill these posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43116/15]
Tue, 1 Dec 2015
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Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility
Denis Naughten
146. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection why a person in respect of whom an adult dependent allowance is paid cannot access assistance to re-train, upskill or educate for a return to the workforce, but a person claiming jobseeker's allowance is able to do so; her plans to address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42576/15]
Tue, 1 Dec 2015
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TAMS Eligibility
Denis Naughten
283. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the financial assistance available to protect farm buildings prone to flooding, particularly within the Shannon Callows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42805/15]
Tue, 1 Dec 2015
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Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme
Denis Naughten
293. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 386 of 6 October 2015, if he will include the refurbishment and retrofitting of existing farm buildings under farm safety and animal welfare categories where there is a need to replace the sheeting on a roof or to retrofit galvanised gates, internal barriers and divisions as well as water facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42889/15]