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Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Public Services Card
Michael Moynihan
253. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection to outline the way people born outside of Ireland can obtain a public services card given that they require a passport for identification purposes but are unable to obtain a passport because, as of 29 March 2016, they require a public service card in support of a passport application; if he is aware of the difficulties this is causing persons; the steps he is taking to immediately rectify this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23289/16]
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Road Projects Status
Michael Moynihan
433. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the progress of the proposed M20 bypass for Charleville, County Cork; to provide an expected timeframe to progress this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23302/16]
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Michael Moynihan
7. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the substantial increase between December 2015 and May 2016 in the number of outpatients waiting more than a year for a consultation in Cork University Hospital. [20984/16]
Wed, 6 Jul 2016
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School Funding
Michael Moynihan
97. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of additional funding for a school (details supplied), including when he will make a decision in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19968/16]
Wed, 6 Jul 2016
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Health Services Provision
Michael Moynihan
204. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will investigate the possibility of assessing a person (details supplied) for occupational therapy and psychology assessment at the earliest opportunity; the reason for the deferral on such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19924/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Tuberculosis Eradication Programme Payments
Michael Moynihan
612. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware of the level of compensation being paid to farmers who have had tuberculosis reactors in their herd and the fact that the compensation is wholly inadequate; and if he will review the compensation level, given the high levels of tuberculosis in some parts of the country. [19783/16]
Wed, 15 Jun 2016
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Special Areas of Conservation Designation
Michael Moynihan
152. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will amend the conservation designation with respect to the River Blackwater special area of conservation in County Cork following her studies on the prevalence of the freshwater pearl mussel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16256/16]
Thu, 2 Jun 2016
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Mental Health Services Provision
Michael Moynihan
15. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the plans he has in place to extend crisis intervention teams and counselling in primary care services for persons with mental health difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13837/16]
Thu, 2 Jun 2016
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Mental Health Policy
Michael Moynihan
20. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the key priorities in mental health under the new programme for Government and why there is no funding commitment on mental health as there was in the 2011 to 2016 programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13832/16]
Wed, 1 Jun 2016
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Air Services Provision
Michael Moynihan
37. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to complete the development of the airstrips at Inishbofin and Cluain Leacht an Abba, Cleggan, to make them operational; her plans to provide a regular service from Aerfort Réigiúnach Chonamara to these airstrips; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13321/16]
Wed, 1 Jun 2016
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Pension Provisions
Michael Moynihan
158. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his views that the staff of the Central Remedial Clinic have been advised that their pension plan has been dissolved, putting those who are on the older private pension plan in a very difficult situation as they were never changed over to the public service pension plan; how he will resolve this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13940/16]
Tue, 31 May 2016
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Lobbying Data
Michael Moynihan
40. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied with the application of the lobbying register; the action he will take in regard to non-compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13087/16]
Tue, 31 May 2016
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School Accommodation Provision
Michael Moynihan
312. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the necessary funding will be made available to a school (details supplied) to proceed with their building project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13138/16]
Tue, 24 May 2016
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School Staff
Michael Moynihan
152. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills to review the request made by a school (details supplied) to appoint an additional teacher in September 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11344/16]
Tue, 24 May 2016
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Michael Moynihan
212. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to account for Ireland’s non-emissions trading system greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets for 2020 and the possibility of attaining such targets; the penalty that will apply for each percentage point that Ireland is short in reaching these targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11218/16]
Tue, 24 May 2016
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Post Office Network
Michael Moynihan
562. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his discussions with the Department of Social Protection on halting the changeover from cash to electronic welfare payments until a new e-payment account for recipients has been established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11219/16]
Tue, 24 May 2016
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Departmental Contracts Data
Michael Moynihan
563. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to list all current procurement contracts that his Department has awarded, which are operational, if each such contract underwent a public tender process before being awarded, if he monitors contract spending on an ongoing basis for all contracts awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11220/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Hospital Closures
Michael Moynihan
676. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the future of unit five of St. Stephen's hospital in Glanmire in County Cork, given the reports that it is due to be closed in the near future and the huge concern this is causing for the families of patients residing there; to provide an assurance that unit five will not be closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9630/16]
Thu, 5 May 2016
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Forestry Sector
Michael Moynihan
33. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is a scheme to allow for the reconstruction of forestry that suffered wind damage as a result of severe weather conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9259/16]
Thu, 5 May 2016
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Michael Moynihan
139. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the projected timetable for connecting all premises as planned under the national broadband plan; when he will award the procurement contracts; the time it will take to carry out the physical build of the network under State intervention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9294/16]
Thu, 5 May 2016
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Renewable Energy Generation Targets
Michael Moynihan
140. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the figures on Ireland’s energy targets for 2020, including renewable energy targets, by overall percentage consumption from renewable energy sources; percentage of electricity demand from renewable energy generation, share of energy from renewable sources in the heating and transport sectors, energy consumption efficient targets, and non-emissions trading system greenhouse gas emissions reductions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9295/16]
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme
Michael Moynihan
88. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a farm improvement grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9054/16]
Wed, 4 May 2016
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School Accommodation
Michael Moynihan
257. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will grant permission for the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Cork to use part of the school building to provide preschool and after-school care for the children attending the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9019/16]
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Michael Moynihan
76. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the construction of the new national school in Kanturk, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8569/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Ambulance Service Provision
Michael Moynihan
270. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the intermediate care vehicle allocated to Mallow, County Cork is not moved to Cork city; if he will acknowledge the crucial service this provides to the north County Cork area and the impact on the area of the removal of this service from Mallow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8062/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Road Projects Status
Michael Moynihan
482. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he provide an update on the progress of the proposed M20 Cork to Limerick motorway; if he will acknowledge the importance of this infrastructure to the region and the urgent need to progress this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8299/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Post Office Network
Michael Moynihan
92. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection why she is sending letters to jobseekers who work casual and part-time indicating that their payments can only be received at financial institutions; why she does not give such persons the choice of collecting payments at post offices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7784/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Medicinal Products Availability
Michael Moynihan
296. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health to investigate the possibility of including the medication Frampya for the treatment of multiple sclerosis on the medical card and long-term illness schemes; the reason this is not already included in such schemes; when a decision will be made on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7411/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Medicinal Products Availability
Michael Moynihan
305. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will consider allowing the use of cannabidiol oil to treat a person diagnosed with Dravet syndrome (details supplied) who otherwise faces the prospect of having to travel to the United States to access this treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7442/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Schools Building Projects Applications
Michael Moynihan
399. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the grant aid for major capital works for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; the developments from the schools appraisal unit; when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7255/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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National Broadband Plan
Michael Moynihan
831. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of premises forecasted to be covered by the national broadband plan’s intervention by commercial high speed broadband services, by county, by the end of 2016 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7198/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Michael Moynihan
832. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the public procurement process underway regarding the national broadband plan and its associated timetable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7199/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Administration
Michael Moynihan
276. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will investigate payments under the long-term illness scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if outstanding moneys are owed; when these will be re-imbursed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4715/16]
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Hospital Appointments Status
Michael Moynihan
342. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied) in County Cork who is in urgent medical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4149/16]
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Health Insurance Levy
Michael Moynihan
343. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health to advise on Government levies for private health premiums; if he will reduce such levies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4152/16]
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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School Funding
Michael Moynihan
309. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funding that has been allocated to a school (details supplied) in County Cork over the past five years; if she will facilitate the increasing number of students attending this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3486/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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School Accommodation
Michael Moynihan
402. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide funding towards the cost of transporting and installing a prefabricated building at a national school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2702/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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School Transport Eligibility
Michael Moynihan
403. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the school transport scheme, including provisions put in place to enable families to retain their eligibility if elder siblings were attending a particular school; what demographics were considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2704/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Broadband Service Speeds
Michael Moynihan
483. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the broadband speeds that will be needed to satisfy future demand; his plans to meet this demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2898/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Broadband Service Speeds
Michael Moynihan
484. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the potential impact on job creation of faster broadband across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2899/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Broadband Service Charges
Michael Moynihan
470. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the Government has transposed the European Broadband Directive (2014/61/EU) which will reduce the cost of deploying high-speed electronic communications networks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2153/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Broadband Service Speeds
Michael Moynihan
471. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost of carrying out the national broadband plan high speed mapping exercise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2312/16]
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
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Agriculture Scheme Administration
Michael Moynihan
383. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of farm payments to persons (details supplied) in County Cork; the reason for reductions following a ground inspection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1060/16]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Michael Moynihan
566. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of dental nursing award classification on the national framework of qualifications; why dental nursing is categorised as a foundation course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46176/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Postal Services
Michael Moynihan
678. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost for the existing An Post office network to provide additional services such as the processing of motor tax payments, local authority charges and hospital charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46310/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Broadband Service Provision
Michael Moynihan
679. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the estimated costs of delivering universal broadband to all premises. [46315/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Broadband Service Provision
Michael Moynihan
680. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has considered community broadband projects such as the rural broadband project in northern England for an Irish setting; the estimated cost of piloting a similar project in each county based on this model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46316/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Renewable Energy Generation
Michael Moynihan
681. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the estimated percentage of electricity that Ireland will generate from biomass in 2020; the amount of increased subsidies that would be incurred to meet our renewable heating targets by 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46317/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Commission for Energy Regulation
Michael Moynihan
682. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has examined the reforms proposed by the Commission for Energy Regulation to help drive down prices for domestic and business users; and the associated costs to achieve this from a regulatory point of view. [46318/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Wind Energy Generation
Michael Moynihan
683. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost of setting up an independent body to conduct a full economic review of wind energy; its impact on energy prices; and its long-term sustainability in supplying the national grid. [46319/15]