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Thu, 27 Jun 2019
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Sea Lice Controls
Catherine Connolly
214. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if salmon farms that have used more than the allowed number of chemical treatments under organic certification lose their organic certification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27390/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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DEIS Eligibility
Catherine Connolly
87. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 70 of 22 January 2019, the further analysis being undertaken of other variables known to be strong predictors of educational disadvantage in the context of resource allocation; the person or body undertaking the analysis; if the analysis has been completed; if not, when it will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26614/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Residential Institutions Redress Scheme Eligibility
Catherine Connolly
92. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of open applications to the residential institutions statutory fund, Caranua, as at 2 August 2018; the number of applications in which supports and services have been given to date; the number refused; the number of open applications awaiting support; the number given supports in the past; the average waiting time for support to be provided in an approved application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26585/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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International Protection
Catherine Connolly
254. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applicants for international protection who have applied for, been granted or refused the right to work since June 2018 under regulation 11 of the European Communities (Reception Conditions) Regulations 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26165/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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International Protection
Catherine Connolly
255. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of occasions he has withdrawn the right to work of an international protection applicant under regulation 12 of the European Communities (Reception Conditions) Regulations 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26166/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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International Protection
Catherine Connolly
256. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons who made an application for international protection or requested reception that have not been placed in a reception or accommodation centre; the way in which reception conditions for such applicants and recipients are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26167/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Direct Provision Data
Catherine Connolly
257. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in direct provision accommodation centres between the end of October 2018 and the end of May 2019, by month, age and gender in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26168/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Direct Provision Data
Catherine Connolly
258. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the average and median duration of stay within direct provision reception and accommodation centres for international protection applicants from January 2018 to date, by month in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26169/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Direct Provision Data
Catherine Connolly
259. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the Reception and Integration Agency has not published monthly reports since October 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26170/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Direct Provision Data
Catherine Connolly
260. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the Reception and Integration Agency has not produced information on the duration of stay for persons within direct provision accommodation centres since January 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26171/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Catherine Connolly
482. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health if the survey findings of an organisation (details supplied) are being considered as part of the HSE review of the FreeStyle Libre device to be made available to all persons with type 1 diabetes; his views on the survey findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26696/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Climate Change Policy
Catherine Connolly
585. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which marine ecosystems, including the growth and carbon storage capacity of kelp forests, informed the Climate Action Plan 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26315/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Climate Change Policy
Catherine Connolly
607. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the strategic environmental assessment under Directive 2001/42/EC, ensuring sustainable development of the Climate Action Plan 2019, has been completed; if so, his views on the outcome of the assessment of the Climate Action Plan 2019; the way in which persons can access the assessment of the action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26652/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Bituminous Fuel Ban
Catherine Connolly
611. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to introduce a nationwide ban on smoky coal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26738/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries
Catherine Connolly
682. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason the May 2019 meeting of the collaborative forum of former residents of mother and baby homes and related institutions did not take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26060/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Local Authority Housing Data
Catherine Connolly
765. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number and location of properties acquired by each local authority under the buy and renew scheme since its inception in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26737/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Departmental Functions
Catherine Connolly
771. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the bodies in the State that have statutory authority to function as the competent authority to make determinations under appropriate assessment legislation for terrestrial and marine environments. [26425/19]
Thu, 20 Jun 2019
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Respite Care Services Data
Catherine Connolly
151. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of respite hours provided for adults with an intellectual disability in Galway city and county in each of the years 2008 to 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25960/19]
Thu, 20 Jun 2019
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Respite Care Services Data
Catherine Connolly
152. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of respite hours provided for children with an intellectual disability in Galway city and county in each of the years 2008 to 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25961/19]
Thu, 20 Jun 2019
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Respite Care Services Data
Catherine Connolly
153. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of respite hours provided for adolescents with an intellectual disability in Galway city and county in each of the years 2008 to 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25962/19]
Thu, 20 Jun 2019
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Disability Services Data
Catherine Connolly
154. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for residential care for adults with an intellectual disability in Galway city and county in each of the years 2008 to 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25963/19]
Thu, 20 Jun 2019
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Disability Services Data
Catherine Connolly
155. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of adults with intellectual disabilities in residential care in Galway city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25964/19]
Thu, 20 Jun 2019
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Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries
Catherine Connolly
189. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the chair of the collaborative forum of former residents of mother and baby homes and related institutions will be replaced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25989/19]
Thu, 20 Jun 2019
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Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries
Catherine Connolly
190. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of vacancies on the collaborative forum of former residents of mother and baby homes and related institutions; when the vacancies will be filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25990/19]
Thu, 20 Jun 2019
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Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries
Catherine Connolly
191. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the report of the collaborative forum of former residents of mother and baby homes and related institutions will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25991/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Departmental Reports
Catherine Connolly
567. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the final report of the national review panel on the abuse of children in the care of the health board-HSE (2003-2011), the summary report of which was published in May 2019, will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25037/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Local Authority Housing Data
Catherine Connolly
63. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the social housing direct build target for 2019 for Galway city and county councils; the number of social homes constructed in the local authority areas to date in 2019; the number of social housing direct builds in the local authorities in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24007/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Housing Assistance Payment Data
Catherine Connolly
72. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the individual, annual and weekly HAP targets set by his Department for Galway city and county councils for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24006/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Naval Service Vessels
Catherine Connolly
118. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position regarding the mid-life refit of LÉ Róisín; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24119/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Defence Forces Remuneration
Catherine Connolly
119. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated full-year cost if the security duty allowance of €23.81 per day for less than 24 hours was increased to €38.50 per day and from €47.59 per day to €72 per day for 24 hours duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24120/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Diplomatic Representation
Catherine Connolly
131. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to refurbish the embassy in Australia; when such works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24094/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Tax Credits
Catherine Connolly
174. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year cost if the earned income tax credit for the self-employed increased to €1,500 per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24118/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Oideachas Gaeltachta
Catherine Connolly
205. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna cad é líon agus cad iad ainmneacha na scoileanna sna limistéir pleanála teanga Ghaeltachta atá rannpháirteach sa Scéim Aitheantais Scoileanna Gaeltachta ag an bpointe seo, de réir limistéar agus i bhfoirm tábla; cad é líon agus cad iad ainmneacha na scoileanna nár chuir isteach ar an scéim go fóill agus cén chúis ábhartha a thug na scoileanna sin; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [24165/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Oideachas trí Ghaeilge
Catherine Connolly
268. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna cén dul chun cinn atá déanta chun féachaint ar an gcaoi is fearr le foráil a dhéanamh i bpolasaithe rollaithe scoileanna a fheidhmíonn trí Ghaeilge do leanaí arb í an Ghaeilge teanga cheannasach an teaghlaigh mar atá luaite sa Phlean Gníomhaíochta 2018-2023; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [23850/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Residential Institutions Statutory Fund
Catherine Connolly
279. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to continue the operation of the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund, Caranua, in view of the outstanding moneys due and owing from religious congregations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24125/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Residential Institutions Statutory Fund
Catherine Connolly
280. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the balance of funds in the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund upon the wind-up of the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24126/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Garda Deployment
Catherine Connolly
362. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda public service vehicles inspectors attached to the Galway Garda division in each of the years 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24092/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Garda Expenditure
Catherine Connolly
363. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of purchasing ten additional horses for the Garda mounted unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24093/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Coroners Service
Catherine Connolly
367. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the circumstances surrounding the death and burial of a person (details supplied) who was residing at a direct provision centre in Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24196/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Coroners Service
Catherine Connolly
368. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if an inquest is to take place in respect of the death and burial of a person (details supplied) who was residing at a direct provision centre at Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24197/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Coroners Service
Catherine Connolly
369. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the protocols in place for the custody and burial arrangements of persons who die while in direct provision and who have no next of kin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24198/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Coroners Service
Catherine Connolly
370. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the person or persons responsible for informing friends and-or colleagues of persons who die while in direct provision and who have no next of kin of attendant burial arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24199/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge
Catherine Connolly
985. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Tithíochta, Pleanála agus Rialtais Áitiúil cad iad na rialacha atá i bhfeidhm maidir le cumas Gaeilge na n-oibrithe a oibríonn sna hionaid vótála a fheidhmíonn i gceantair Ghaeltachta le linn toghchán/reifreann; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [23845/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Rental Sector Strategy
Catherine Connolly
992. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the roll out of choice-based letting for Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24115/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge
Catherine Connolly
1013. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cad iad na strúchtúir eagraíochtúla atá i bhfeidhm chun monatóireacht a dhéanamh ar ghníomhaíochtaí aonair na Straitéise 20 Bliain; cé hiad na daoine atá páirteach sa mhonatóireacht; cad iad na ranna rialtais a bhfuil baint acu le monatóireacht ar an Straitéis ina hiomláine; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [23846/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge
Catherine Connolly
1014. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cén dul chun cinn atá déanta maidir le coiste stiúrtha a bhunú a dhéanfaidh maoirseacht ar dhul chun cinn maidir le cur i bhfeidhm na ngníomhaíochtaí aonair sa Phlean Gníomhaíochta 2018-2023; cé hiad na daoine a bheidh ar an gcoiste sin; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [23847/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge
Catherine Connolly
1015. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cén dul chun cinn atá déanta maidir le forbairt an phlean chun tacú le lánúineacha óga nó tuismitheoirí nua atá dírithe ar sheachadadh idirghlúine na Gaeilge mar atá luaite sa Phlean Gníomhaíochta, 2018-2023; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [23848/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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National Concert Hall
Catherine Connolly
1016. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the procedures in place to appoint persons to the board of the National Concert Hall; when vacancies will next arise on the board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24066/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Oideachas Gaeltachta
Catherine Connolly
1017. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an ndearnadh aon dul chun cinn maidir leis an bhféidearthacht cáilíocht shaincheaptha a sholáthar san oideachas luathbhlianta trí mheán na Gaeilge do chleachtóirí agus do chleachtóirí ionchasacha, mar atá pléite sa Pholasaí don Oideachas Gaeltachta, 2017-2022; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [24164/19]
Wed, 29 May 2019
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Local and Community Development Programme
Catherine Connolly
38. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 10 of 8 November 2018, when the review of local community development committees due in quarter 2 of 2018 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22877/19]
Wed, 29 May 2019
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Charitable and Voluntary Organisations
Catherine Connolly
57. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he has considered the independent review of the charitable status of Pobal; when the review will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22878/19]
Wed, 29 May 2019
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Local and Community Development Programme Planning
Catherine Connolly
60. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the mid-term review of local economic and community plans will be published; the extent to which each of the sustainable development goals have been incorporated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22879/19]
Wed, 29 May 2019
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Rural Regeneration and Development Fund
Catherine Connolly
61. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the position regarding the first allocation under the rural regeneration and development fund; the project review mechanisms in place; when the second call for funding under the fund will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22881/19]
Wed, 29 May 2019
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Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Catherine Connolly
62. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the reports in relation to the town and village pilot residential occupancy scheme from each of the six local authorities will be published; when the pilot scheme will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22880/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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Child and Family Agency Reports
Catherine Connolly
5. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 25 of 28 March 2019, when the report of the review panel which commenced on 16 May 2016 in respect of the care of three children in a foster home in County Galway will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22338/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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Illegal Adoptions
Catherine Connolly
10. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 311 of 4 April 2019, the status of the final report on illegal birth registrations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22253/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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Child Protection
Catherine Connolly
34. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to establish further child and adolescent sexual assault treatment services units in addition to the unit located in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22254/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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Direct Provision System
Catherine Connolly
160. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number and location of each emergency reception and orientation centre; the capacity of each; the number of residents living in each centre by length of stay, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22592/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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Direct Provision System
Catherine Connolly
161. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the body or organisation with responsibility for the oversight of emergency reception and orientation centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22593/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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Direct Provision Data
Catherine Connolly
162. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in direct provision who are accommodated in emergency accommodation; the length of time such persons have been accommodated; the system in place for such persons to ensure access to supports and services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22594/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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Direct Provision Data
Catherine Connolly
163. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number, location, capacity and occupancy of each temporary direct provision centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22595/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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Departmental Staff Recruitment
Catherine Connolly
164. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the vacancy in respect of the position of child protection officer in the Reception and Integration Agency will be filled; the length of time the position has been vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22596/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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EU Directives
Catherine Connolly
165. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the way in which Ireland is complying with its obligation under Article 22 of EU (Recast) Reception Conditions Directive 2013/33/EU with regard to the assessment of the special reception needs of vulnerable persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22597/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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EU Directives
Catherine Connolly
166. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the EU directives not transposed into law to date; the deadline imposed by the EU for the transposition of same; the estimated date for transposition into law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22598/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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LEADER Programmes Data
Catherine Connolly
435. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the person or body conducting the circling the Great Western Lakes feasibility study; the anticipated completion date; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22883/19]
Wed, 22 May 2019
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Park and Ride Facilities
Catherine Connolly
47. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when park and ride facilities will be rolled out in Galway; the status of the work programme for the implementation of the Galway transport strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22095/19]
Wed, 22 May 2019
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Light Rail Projects Provision
Catherine Connolly
61. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to undertake a feasibility study for light rail in Galway in view of climate mitigation commitments and the proposed development of Galway city pursuant to the national planning framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22094/19]
Wed, 22 May 2019
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Disability Support Services
Catherine Connolly
135. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health if concerns in relation to the provision of services by RehabCare in Galway city and county have been addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22156/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Climate Change Policy
Catherine Connolly
81. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the timeframe for implementation of the report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate Action, Climate Change: A Cross-Party Consensus for Action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21786/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Departmental Reports
Catherine Connolly
96. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he received, as requested, an update by 12 April 2019 on the actions the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is taking to resolve elevated sea lice levels; if he has received the response from the Department in relation to its requirements as set out in the correspondence which relate to its statutory responsibilities for the conservation of salmon and sea trout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21785/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Oideachas trí Ghaeilge
Catherine Connolly
236. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna cén gníomhaíochtaí atá ar bun ag a Roinn chun buntáistí an Ghaeloideachais a chur chun cinn i measc an phobail agus chun tuismitheoirí a spreagadh chun an Ghaelscolaíocht a roghnú dá bpáistí tríd an bPróiseas um Athchumrú Scoileanna; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [21407/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Cruinnithe an Aire
Catherine Connolly
266. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Skills má eagróidh sé cruinniú práinneach a eagrú le Teachtaí Dála Gaillimh Thiar maidir le scoil (sonraí tughta); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21854/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Home Help Service Provision
Catherine Connolly
412. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to providing additional home help hours for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21798/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Home Help Service Provision
Catherine Connolly
413. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to providing additional home help hours for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21799/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Home Help Service Data
Catherine Connolly
414. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for a home support service in each area of CHO2; the number of persons on a waiting list for an increase in home support hours in each area of CHO2; the number waiting for periods (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21800/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Catherine Connolly
424. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health if reimbursement of FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring systems pursuant to recommendation 2 of the health technology assessment group advice note 2017/001 was considered; if so, the decision made; when the decision was made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21859/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Rental Sector
Catherine Connolly
656. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans for regulations under section 38 of the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21590/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Limistéir Pleanála Teanga
Catherine Connolly
684. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cén líon pleananna teanga a dhíríonn ar na Limistéir Pleanála Teanga atá ceadaithe ag an bpointe seo; an ndéanfaidh sí ainmneacha na limistéar cuí a thabhairt; cén líon pleanálaithe teanga atá ceaptha chun na pleananna sin a chur i bhfeidhm; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [21408/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge
Catherine Connolly
687. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cén gníomh a dhéanfar maidir leis an méadú 44% ar líon na ngearán a rinneadh leis an gCoimisinéir Teanga le linn 2018 i dtaca le deacrachtaí ainmneacha agus-nó seoltaí i nGaeilge a úsáid agus daoine ag plé le háisíneachtaí Stáit; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [21465/19]
Wed, 15 May 2019
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HSE Planning
Catherine Connolly
14. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the status of the options appraisal for the model 4 hospitals in Galway; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20832/19]
Wed, 15 May 2019
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Physiotherapy Provision
Catherine Connolly
21. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the physiotherapy services in Connemara; when a physiotherapist will be appointed in the Connemara region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20830/19]
Wed, 15 May 2019
written
Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Catherine Connolly
25. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the delivery of the new radiation oncology unit in University Hospital Galway; the number of vacancies in oncology at the hospital; the number of persons on the waiting list for oncology services at the hospital; the length of time they have been on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20833/19]
Wed, 15 May 2019
written
Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans
Catherine Connolly
46. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health when funding will be provided to allow for the development of an extra procedure room in endoscopy at University Hospital Galway; the number of persons and duration by month on the waiting list for GI endoscopy, oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy and colonoscopy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20831/19]
Wed, 15 May 2019
written
Hospital Facilities
Catherine Connolly
59. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of modular theatres at Merlin Park hospital, Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20829/19]
Wed, 15 May 2019
written
Hospital Services
Catherine Connolly
176. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies in the laundry service at University Hospital Galway; the length of time such positions have been vacant; the grade of vacancies; when they will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21035/19]
Wed, 15 May 2019
written
Hospital Services
Catherine Connolly
177. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the details of the contract between a company (details supplied) and University Hospital Galway for the washing of soiled articles including mops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21036/19]
Wed, 15 May 2019
written
Hospital Services
Catherine Connolly
178. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the protocols and procedures in place at the laundry service in University Hospital Galway, particularly regarding infection control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21037/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
written
Tax Reliefs Costs
Catherine Connolly
121. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost in a full year if the earned income credit increased from €1,350 to €1,500 for those in receipt of a gross income up to €60,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20809/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
written
Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory
Catherine Connolly
139. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when construction work on the new forensic science laboratory at Backweston Campus will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20804/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
written
Garda Equipment
Catherine Connolly
236. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the age of each truck attached to the Garda water unit; if funding will be provided for the replacement of the oldest age truck in the unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20806/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
written
Garda Recruitment
Catherine Connolly
237. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the full-year cost of recruiting four additional full-time vehicle technicians for An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20807/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
written
Sports Facilities Provision
Catherine Connolly
438. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when construction works on the new national velodrome and badminton centre will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20810/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
written
Legislative Reviews
Catherine Connolly
485. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to update the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20805/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
written
City of Culture Initiative
Catherine Connolly
513. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 23 of 10 April 2019, the breakdown of sponsorship raised by Galway 2020 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20432/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
written
National Parks and Wildlife Service
Catherine Connolly
523. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the estimated full-year cost of recruiting 16 extra ecologists for the National Parks and Wildlife Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20808/19]
Thu, 9 May 2019
oral
Sea Lice Controls
Catherine Connolly
4. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actions being taken to control sea lice levels at salmon farm sites which are having an adverse effect on the successful survival of salmon and sea trout smolts or kelts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20261/19]
Thu, 9 May 2019
written
Sea Lice Controls
Catherine Connolly
34. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number and location of organic salmon farms requested to accelerate harvesting in view of concerns about high sea lice levels on their farms; the number and location of other farms with levels of sea lice that are of concern; the actions being taken to address and resolve these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20098/19]
Thu, 9 May 2019
written
Environmental Investigations
Catherine Connolly
39. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to ongoing research undertaken by NUI Galway with EU funding on antibiotic resistant bacteria in the sea around County Galway; the actions being taken further to the findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20097/19]
Thu, 9 May 2019
written
Clár Foghlamtha Comhtháite Ábhar agus Teangacha
Catherine Connolly
59. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna cad iad sonraí na réamhscoileanna, na mbunscoileanna agus na n-iar-bhunscoileanna, go háirithe ainm, áit agus uimhir na scoileanna sin, a bheidh ag glacadh páirt sa Chlár Foghlamtha Comhtháite Ábhar agus Teangacha le linn scoilbhliain 2019/2020; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [20190/19]
Thu, 9 May 2019
written
Clár Foghlamtha Comhtháite Ábhar agus Teangacha
Catherine Connolly
60. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna cad é líon na múinteoirí i ngach scoil atá ag glacadh páirt sa Chlár Foghlamtha Comhtháite Ábhar agus Teangacha le linn scoilbhliain 2019/2020 agus atá cáilithe chun ábhair eile, seachas an Ghaeilge, a mhúineadh trí mheán na Gaeilge sna scoileanna sin; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [20191/19]