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Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Heritage Sites
John McGuinness
115. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 69 of 10 October 2017, the cost of the apartment located at Kilkenny Castle. [44591/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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Health and Safety Regulations
John McGuinness
106. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the way in which section 22 of the Dangerous Substances Act 1972 is being enforced; the number of enforcement procedures undertaken arising from non-compliance with the Act; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43590/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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Protected Disclosures
John McGuinness
225. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the fact that, seven months on from an examination of a protected disclosure by a person (details supplied), nothing has been done to address the issues raised in the disclosure; the reason the person is not being properly paid; the reason they have been removed from the payroll again in error; if the second disclosure submitted by the person will be examined; if he will address their inappropriate treatment by management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43592/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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Prison Service Staff
John McGuinness
226. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the action taken by his Department to ensure that prison officers who are threatened by prisoners while on duty are given appropriate supports and security; the number of proven cases of threats to officers that were witnessed; the action taken in each case; if officers are paid in full should they take leave arising from such incidents; if such payments are made for long periods, if there is a maximum period; if officers injured at work arising from assaults by prisoners are paid in full for the duration of their recovery; the number of officers who are out of work due to prisoner assaults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43593/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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Health Services Funding
John McGuinness
317. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if funding will be made available to a centre (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to cover the costs of extending the services being offered and the cost of dealing with referrals from Tusla and the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43588/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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Medicinal Products Availability
John McGuinness
318. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health when the FreeStyle Libre system will be made available under the long-term illness scheme for persons with diabetes; if availability will not be restricted only to persons with type 1 diabetes but will be made available to every person on multi-daily insulin injections based on clinical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43591/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments
John McGuinness
417. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the overpayments made to a person (details supplied) under the agri-environment options scheme or AEOS scheme 2011 will be examined with a view to minimising the amount of overpayment calculated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43594/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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Child and Family Agency Services
John McGuinness
500. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans for a protocol for Tusla to follow relative to its communication with its clients, foster families and so on; if the organisation can provide an efficient response to those that contact it and persons and families that deal regularly with its staff and social workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43586/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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Seniors Alert Scheme
John McGuinness
535. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to introduce a home alarm monitoring system for the elderly in partnership with a service provider as part of budget 2018. [43595/17]
Thu, 12 Oct 2017
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Property Tax Exemptions
John McGuinness
181. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding local property tax exemptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43292/17]
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Heritage Sites
John McGuinness
69. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of complaints received from the unions and safety representatives based at a location (details supplied); the nature of the complaints; his plans to deal with the matters raised; if there is a basic maintenance plan in operation at the site; if the staff toilets and public toilets are adequate and up to standard; the amount of money spent on the provision of an apartment in the location for a caretaker; if the apartment is in use; the cost of security at the site; his views on whether the staff levels including groundsmen are adequate; if he is satisfied with the management structure at the location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42463/17]
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Home Help Service
John McGuinness
277. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the level of consultation with home helps in County Kilkenny, which is being or has been undertaken by the HSE relative to establishing a new roster system; if a pilot project is being put in place in certain parts of County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42461/17]
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Protected Disclosures
John McGuinness
323. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a protected disclosure submitted to his Department by a person (detailed supplied) has been processed. [42622/17]
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
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Heritage Centres Funding
John McGuinness
131. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount of funding invested in a heritage centre (details supplied); the reason the centre was closed in 2016 although still marketed as being open; his plans to provide the funding required to re-open the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41569/17]
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme
John McGuinness
270. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if additional costs caused by decision of Government, or local or Government agencies, will be directly funded by Government in such areas as the nursing home sector in which contracts and price are controlled by the HSE; if an economic impact analysis has been undertaken by his Department or the HSE relative to the negative impact these increased costs (details supplied) will have on the fair deal scheme in 2018; if the national forum for elderly care as requested by the sector will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40181/17]
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
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Respite Care Services
John McGuinness
271. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to a public statement issued by the HSE on 27 April 2017 regarding respite services in counties Carlow and Kilkenny, the progress made on each project and the level of funding provided; the general respite services provided in counties Carlow and Kilkenny to parents of children with disabilities, including overnight services; if an organisation (details supplied) continues to provide interim services in County Carlow; if a long-term solution has been agreed; if a full service provider has been put in place to replace a centre (details supplied); the status of the provision of a purpose-built respite service centre for County Carlow and Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40182/17]
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
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Services for People with Disabilities
John McGuinness
272. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his plans regarding a project (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the recent meeting in Kilkenny with the Minister of State for disability has brought a solution to the various issues including funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40183/17]
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
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Services for People with Disabilities
John McGuinness
281. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an organisation (details supplied) is in receipt of Government funding; the financial support received by the organisation in 2015, 2016 and to date in 2017; the funding granted to persons by the organisation; the assistance that is given to persons who have poor or no sight to assist them to read; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40206/17]
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
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Vaccination Programme
John McGuinness
313. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a person under 65 years of age with a medical card can be charged for the flu vaccination. [40349/17]
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
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Child and Family Agency Services
John McGuinness
486. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if approval will be given to an independent mechanism by which members of Dáil and Seanad Éireann can register the complaints or concerns received from persons relative to Tusla; if such a mechanism or process will be empowered to issue an acknowledgement of correspondence received in this regard; if her attention has been drawn to the mounting criticism and complaints from foster care families and others relative to processing of concerns and complaints; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40179/17]
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
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Town and Village Renewal Scheme
John McGuinness
493. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when village schemes will be announced. [40348/17]
Thu, 21 Sep 2017
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Tenant Purchase Scheme Review
John McGuinness
242. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the review of the tenant (incremental) purchase scheme 2016 is now complete; his plans to introduce changes to the scheme; if he will review the minimum reckonable income of persons and allow long standing tenants to purchase their homes whether on social welfare or not but with proof of savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39971/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Home Renovation Incentive Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
197. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if the rebate due to a person (details supplied) under the home renovation scheme will be paid in full; and the reason for the delay in this payment. [39905/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Student Assistance Fund
John McGuinness
233. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the tax relief or financial support available to a person (details supplied) going back to college for a four-year course. [39328/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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School Transport
John McGuinness
266. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a request to provide school transport for a number of children from Mullinavat to New Ross; and if the applications for a place on the existing bus will be re-examined in view of the fact some qualify under the scheme. [39803/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Prison Service Staff
John McGuinness
353. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) will be paid in full the wages due to them; the support and advice which was provided to the person following an assault at work and a car accident while working; if he will resolve all matters relative to this case without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39906/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Treatment Abroad Scheme
John McGuinness
411. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will approve treatment abroad for a person (details supplied); and if the original approach to the HSE will be approved. [39326/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Care Services Provision
John McGuinness
412. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will put in place a follow-up care plan for a person (details supplied); and if the HSE will be instructed to engage immediately with this person and their family. [39327/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
John McGuinness
524. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his plans to fund the drug Vimizin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39804/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
John McGuinness
525. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide persons with multiple sclerosis access to Sativex and to allow the costs to be reimbursed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39805/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Medical Card Administration
John McGuinness
526. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a medical card is for life and is not subject to review or modification in cases where the card is issued under EU regulation 883-04; if he will ensure that this right to a medical card is applied in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39806/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Currency Exchange
John McGuinness
82. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the future costs of the exchange rates on UK pensions being paid to Irish citizens living here and the taxation of Irish State pensions with a view to providing pension protection relative to the exchange rate; his plans to exempt those on lower pensions from paying tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37348/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Disabled Drivers Grant Eligibility
John McGuinness
104. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the primary medical certificate scheme in budget 2018 to include autism as a basis for qualification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36905/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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School Furniture Provision
John McGuinness
309. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the cost of furniture will be provided for a school (details supplied). [36900/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Special Educational Needs Data
John McGuinness
313. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of school placements available to children with autism spectrum disorders, ASD, in counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois and Offaly; the location of each unit; if places are available at any or all of the units named; if occupational therapy, psychology and speech and language services are available through these ASD classes or locations; his plans in this area of education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37022/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Special Educational Needs Data
John McGuinness
314. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide ASD units to all schools where demand has been identified; if existing ASD classes will be funded to cater for larger numbers in which demand is identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37023/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
John McGuinness
333. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funding available for persons wishing to complete a masters in primary education. [37320/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Fines Administration
John McGuinness
580. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will authorise an independent audit of the prison system relative to the methodology used to calculate fines and warrants for prisoners who had served time in prison and were being released on payment of the fine imposed; the number of prisoners that were overcharged in the past due to the wrong calculation being made; the amount of overpayment in each case; if the overpayments in question will be refunded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37173/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Protected Disclosures
John McGuinness
666. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if it is accepted that a person (details supplied) made a protected disclosure relative to their employment with the Irish Prison Service; if his attention has been drawn to the findings outlined in a report (details supplied); if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that this person continues to suffer verbal abuse from his seniors in the workplace; if the recommendation or findings have been acted upon; if he will take action to protect the person in line with the commitment in the protected disclosure legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38574/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Medical Card Eligibility
John McGuinness
774. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will consider exempting wards of court funds in the calculation of means for a medical card in budget 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36902/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Autism Support Services
John McGuinness
830. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the services available to persons with autism spectrum disorder, ASD, located in counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois and Offaly; the number of occupational therapists, psychologists and speech and language therapists that are employed in those counties; the availability of each to those affected by ASD; if there is a waiting list for each of the services; if so, his plans to deal with same; his further plans to improve the services required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37020/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Hospital Complaints Procedures
John McGuinness
831. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the complaints made by a person (details supplied) will be examined; if the HSE and St. Vincent's hospital will be instructed to engage with the person to answer the questions she has posed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37021/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Medicinal Products Data
John McGuinness
934. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the costs of the top ten drugs used by the psychiatric services operated by the HSE, the name of the drugs, the cost, the numbers dispensed in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37318/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Services for People with Disabilities
John McGuinness
935. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he has carried out an assessment of the number of special needs persons who will require supports from 18 to 25 years of age in County Meath in the context of their full-time care, respite, group education, independent living accommodation services and so on; his plans to provide funding in this area for the future; the services available now; his plans to support and develop the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37331/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
1267. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if physiotherapy and other support services will be arranged for a person (details supplied); the reason there has been no follow-up in this case; if the person has been referred as an outpatient or otherwise to REHAB Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38930/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Harbour Authorities Properties
John McGuinness
1299. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the action which has been taken by his Department to resolve the issues at Howth harbour highlighted by the Committee of Public Accounts, PAC, in 2015; if the vacant and unused buildings listed at that time are now in use or leased; if he will list the vacant buildings noted in 2015 and provide the status of each one; if the site at Howth HFC was subdivided into smaller units; if so, if details of the tendering process will be provided setting out the number of bidders and the rents and lease agreed; if all issues identified by the Committee of Public Accounts, PAC, at Howth have now been resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36901/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Illegal Dumping
John McGuinness
1417. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of a complaint submitted by a person (details supplied); if his Department has sought a report from the county council named; if other agencies of the State have been contacted by his Department to assist in the investigation of the matter; if the contractors or subcontractors for the roads contracts have been interviewed or investigated; if the chief executive of the council involved has submitted a report on the complaint; if the dumping was supervised by council staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36873/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Commercial Property
John McGuinness
1488. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review submissions made to the Committee of Public Accounts relevant to a company (details supplied); the way in which the company was treated by a company; if he will investigate the complaints made and the inaction of a company; if he will confirm the sales price of the property concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37432/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Parking Regulations
John McGuinness
1499. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the disabled parking permit scheme and include autism as a basis for qualification for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36904/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Disability Allowance Eligibility
John McGuinness
1776. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will consider an exemption for wards of court funds from the calculation of disability allowance for persons in budget 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36903/17]