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Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Commissions of Investigation
John McGuinness
337. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the progress being made in the investigation of the abuse suffered by persons (details supplied) while in the care of the HSE; if the investigation is operating within the timeframe envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29071/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Autism Support Services
John McGuinness
338. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the status of a pilot autism strategy to examine the existing services and supports available to individuals with autism and their families in the south east, with a view to improving services and learning from the lived experiences of those involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29072/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Health Services Staff Remuneration
John McGuinness
339. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the restoration of pay in section 39 agencies; his further plans to consider applying the new pay levels retrospectively; his views on the HSE report into the matter; if he has costed the restoration of pay, the realignment of incremental scales and the payment of arrears due for all of the section 39 agencies; his further views on the talks between the unions concerned and the HSE relative to these matters and the possibility of strike action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29076/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Autism Support Services
John McGuinness
377. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the status of a pilot autism strategy to examine the existing services and supports available to persons with autism and their families in the south east in order to improve services and learning from the lived experiences of those involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29279/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Child Abuse
John McGuinness
484. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of cases or complaints involving Tusla and its clients or the parents of clients alleging false allegations of sexual abuse made by social workers in the south-east area; if there are cases dating back to 1998; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29075/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Disability Allowance
John McGuinness
508. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a disability allowance will be approved for a person (details supplied). [28697/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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State Pension (Non-Contributory) Appeals
John McGuinness
513. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a State pension, non-contributory, by a person (details supplied); if their qualification for a State pension, contributory, will be examined; and if a history of their contributions will be provided. [28763/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Disability Allowance Appeals
John McGuinness
524. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application regarding a disability appeal by a person (details supplied); when a decision will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29172/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
John McGuinness
525. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a carer's allowance appeal by a person (details supplied); when a decision will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29173/18]
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Mental Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
75. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the initiatives being taken to improve psychiatric services in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28232/18]
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Hospital Complaints Procedures
John McGuinness
219. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not been fully treated having been admitted to hospital four times in the past six weeks only to be discharged without having had all of the person's complex medical conditions addressed; if a query or complaint submitted on the matter to the hospital manager will be answered as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28554/18]
Wed, 27 Jun 2018
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Disability Support Services Provision
John McGuinness
177. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a long-term sustainable all round care plan will be put in place for a person (details supplied); if a plan was agreed following a meeting of 17 professionals associated with the care of the person; if a direct line of communication will be set up by the HSE with the family; the reason a meeting with local HSE officials did not take place as planned; the reason the HSE objected to a public representative being present with the family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28105/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Tax Exemptions
John McGuinness
118. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance his plans to increase the pension exemption limit for tax purposes from €36,000 in view of the fact that it has not been adjusted for the past four to five years; the estimated cost of an increase for each €1,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27834/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Home Care Packages Provision
John McGuinness
386. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a 24-7 home care package will be put in place for a person (details supplied); the care plan in place for another person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27835/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Fuel Allowance Payments
John McGuinness
538. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a fuel allowance payment was made to a person (details supplied). [27501/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Social Welfare Appeals
John McGuinness
539. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an increase of payment for a qualified child relative to children allowance was made to a person (details supplied). [27503/18]
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Invalidity Pension Eligibility
John McGuinness
553. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) has enough contributions to apply for an invalidity pension. [27780/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Public Sector Pensions
John McGuinness
166. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when a preserved pension will be paid to a person (details supplied). [26288/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Primary Care Centres
John McGuinness
315. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 109 of 28 April 2016, if the review promised in the reply was completed; if the results of the review will be publicised; if more detail will be given in respect of a timeframe for the provision of an extension to the building and for the appointment of a practice nurse; if the correspondence and the responses to parliamentary questions on the matter will be reviewed; the reason no action has been taken to prioritise the requirements for this centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26293/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
John McGuinness
367. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if transport facilities will be available for day respite centres such as a facility (details supplied). [26586/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
John McGuinness
368. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the supports and services provided once a child reaches 18 years of age; and if a review of their social, medical and educational needs will be provided (details supplied). [26587/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Respite Care Services Provision
John McGuinness
369. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a respite care service will be provided in County Kilkenny in addition to a facility (details supplied). [26588/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Hospital Services
John McGuinness
370. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in discharging a person (details supplied); the length of time the person has been in St. Luke’s; if a care package is in place for them at Crosspatrick, County Kilkenny; the reason for the very poor communication between the hospital, the HSE and relatives of the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26589/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
371. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early appointment for a cataract operation will be arranged for a person (details supplied) at Waterford Regional Hospital; and the reason they were not called years ago as promised at the time of their assessment. [26591/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Medical Card Eligibility
John McGuinness
372. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card issued to a person (details supplied) was withdrawn five weeks after being issued; and if the card will be renewed until the error or issues are resolved. [26592/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
388. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to be called for orthodontic treatment. [26674/18]
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Protected Disclosures
John McGuinness
589. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to previous parliamentary questions, if he will make available an unredacted copy of the report submitted by Galway City Council relative to the case of a person (details supplied); if the protected disclosure submitted by the person is being examined by an independent person outside of and unconnected to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26590/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Community Banking
John McGuinness
64. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance his views on the report on community banking; the reason for the delay in publishing the report; if the delay is being caused by a disagreement between his Department and the Department of Rural and Community Development on the content of the report; if so, the points of disagreement; if the publication of the report will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26067/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Office of Government Procurement
John McGuinness
73. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the network coverage requirement criteria has been removed from consideration in the tender process under the mobile voice and data communications and associated products and services framework; if so, the reason behind the decision; if the requirement for previous client references have also been removed; if so, the reason; if the staff from the Office of Government Procurement have contacted private company procurement teams to push tariffs, pricing, products and services provided by company (details supplied); if there is a protocol to be observed by the Office of Government Procurement staff relevant to attending the launch events of products and services by the company; if so, if the protocols are being observed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26065/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Road Traffic Accidents Data
John McGuinness
98. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of fatalities recorded for hit-and-run road traffic accidents which occurred in the Mallow Garda district during the period 1985 to 2017. [26108/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Road Traffic Accidents Data
John McGuinness
99. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the individual breakdown of the hit-and-run accident fatalities in each Garda subdistrict in each of the years 1985 to 2017. [26109/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Road Traffic Accidents Data
John McGuinness
100. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of two or more fatalities for each hit-and-run accident in each of the years 1985 to 2017 for each Garda subdistrict. [26110/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Road Traffic Offences Data
John McGuinness
101. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of successful criminal prosecutions secured for each Garda subdistrict in each of the years 1985 to 2017 in relation to hit-and-run accidents. [26111/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Road Traffic Accidents Data
John McGuinness
102. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of fatal hit-and-run accidents that remain outstanding and unsearched in terms of no persons being brought before the courts in each of the Garda subdistricts concerned in each of the years 1985 to 2017. [26112/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Prison Service Staff
John McGuinness
116. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 266 of 17 October 2017, if Cloverhill Prison followed the steps outlined therein; if the management of the prison will be further investigated relative to the cases reported; if the reply provided is simply the Irish Prison Service mission statement; if the steps outlined in the report and in the mission statement are actually followed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26069/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review
John McGuinness
164. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the status of the review of the fair deal scheme as it is applied to farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26046/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Basic Payment Scheme Payments
John McGuinness
181. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined with a view to increasing their farm payments and qualifying them under the last reference year. [26066/18]
Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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Community Banking
John McGuinness
218. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his views on the report on community banking; the reason for the delay in publishing the report; if the delay is being caused by a disagreement between his Department and the Department of Finance on the content of the report; if so, the points of disagreement; if the publication of the report will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26068/18]
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
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Tax Reliefs Application
John McGuinness
70. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance his plans regarding the continuation of the income tax relief on the back to work enterprise allowance; the number who have benefited from the scheme in the past three years; the number who are on the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25780/18]
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
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Government Bonds
John McGuinness
71. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the value to date of Government bonds bought by the ECB. [25793/18]
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
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Insurance Industry
John McGuinness
72. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the process in place to ensure that all of a company's (details supplied) claims are settled in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25827/18]
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
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Schools Building Projects
John McGuinness
78. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timeframe for the tender process relative to the completion of school bundle 5; if the subcontractors already involved in the building project and due money for their goods and services will be given automatic inclusion at the original price tendered in a future contract; if subcontractors will be paid the outstanding amount due to them to date; if all new procurement or tendering processes will include clauses to protect the payments due to subcontractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25781/18]
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
119. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early date will be set for a knee operation at WRH for a person (details supplied). [25778/18]
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
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Back to Work Enterprise Allowance Scheme
John McGuinness
195. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans regarding the continuation of the income tax relief on the back to work enterprise allowance; the number who have benefitted from the scheme in the past three years; the number that are on the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25779/18]
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Garda Oversight
John McGuinness
473. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of funding the Garda Complaints Board in the past five years to date; the number of personnel involved; the cost to date of the Garda Ombudsman Commission; the number of personnel involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24513/18]
Thu, 31 May 2018
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
John McGuinness
237. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for an invalidity pension now under appeal will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [24184/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Emergency Departments
John McGuinness
87. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason for the substantial increase in overcrowding in the emergency department in St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny over the first four months of 2018 relative to the same period in 2017. [23539/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Tax Reliefs Abolition
John McGuinness
203. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance his views on reinstating tax relief on union subscriptions. [23631/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
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State Examinations Fees
John McGuinness
264. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the rationale for the decision to more than double the fee to repeat the leaving certificate examination to €116; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23632/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Teaching Qualifications
John McGuinness
265. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the educational qualifications achieved by a person (details supplied) in the UK have not been recognised here; his views on whether there is a need to review the criteria for recognising such qualifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23633/18]