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Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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Dental Services
Patrick O'Donovan
331. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend dental cover to children under six years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17452/19]
Thu, 28 Mar 2019
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EU Directives
Patrick O'Donovan
200. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the institutions for occupational retirement provision, IORP, II directive regulations will be transposed into law; when they will be enacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14557/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Judicial Appointments
Patrick O'Donovan
524. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide information regarding the Court of Appeal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13387/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Health Services Reports
Patrick O'Donovan
706. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13218/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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State Pension (Contributory)
Patrick O'Donovan
1265. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a matter will be addressed regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13230/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Garda Vetting
Patrick O'Donovan
1427. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if there a requirement by the local authorities to Garda vet persons who are in receipt of housing assistance payment, HAP; if persons that are residing in HAP houses have to comply with the same level of scrutiny as council tenants; and if they can have their tenancy terminated. [14060/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Patrick O'Donovan
456. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding a medical device (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12258/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Patrick O'Donovan
314. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if the delays associated with the supply of Spinraza will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10489/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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Regional Development Initiatives
Patrick O'Donovan
587. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the south-east regional spatial strategy will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10446/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Cross-Border Health Initiatives
Patrick O'Donovan
287. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the plans in place in relation to the cross-border initiative for healthcare procedures in the context of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8991/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Road Safety
Patrick O'Donovan
547. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding blood alcohol levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7934/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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School Curriculum
Patrick O'Donovan
239. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the parts of the primary and secondary level curriculums in which the protection of mental health is taught; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5286/19]
Wed, 23 Jan 2019
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State Pension (Contributory)
Patrick O'Donovan
245. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if matters in relation to a person (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3280/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Electric Vehicle Grants
Patrick O'Donovan
511. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the schemes available if a person wishes to purchase an electric car; the incentives in place to purchase an electric car; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2475/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Maritime Jurisdiction
Patrick O'Donovan
140. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a matter regarding a map contained in SI No. 22 of 2016 (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54194/18]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Land Ownership
Patrick O'Donovan
414. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to address the issue of unauthorised access to lands by persons without permission; and his further plans to introduce further changes to protect landowners from unauthorised entries. [54223/18]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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National Standards Authority of Ireland
Patrick O'Donovan
501. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 259 of 11 December 2018, if she will address matters (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54311/18]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Road Projects Status
Patrick O'Donovan
912. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the M20 motorway, Macroom bypass and Dunkettle interchange road projects; the stage at which these projects are; and the estimated completion date of each. [54531/18]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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Medical Card Applications
Patrick O'Donovan
317. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the status of a discretionary medical card for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53606/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Beef Industry Irregularities
Patrick O'Donovan
474. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of beef processors who have been identified as having been excessively trimming carcases in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52914/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Beef Industry Irregularities
Patrick O'Donovan
475. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if carcases have been included in the detection of beef processors that have been excessively trimming carcases (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52915/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Health Reports
Patrick O'Donovan
175. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the status of the resolution of the issue concerning women who had vaginal mesh implants; and when progress will be made on same. [52300/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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National Standards Authority of Ireland
Patrick O'Donovan
259. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when the NSAI will publish a standard on the recommendation that carbon monoxide alarms be included in sleeping areas of buildings that are non-domestic in nature; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51688/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Driver Licence Data
Patrick O'Donovan
461. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of driver licences that were required to be surrendered and those that were actually surrendered, respectively, in each of the years 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51998/18]
Thu, 6 Dec 2018
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Fuel Allowance Eligibility
Patrick O'Donovan
253. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the way in which the fuel allowance is calculated; if consideration is given to financial hardship in cases in which means might be in excess of the allowable limit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51227/18]
Thu, 6 Dec 2018
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Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme Eligibility
Patrick O'Donovan
270. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the way in which the back to school clothing and footwear allowance is calculated; if consideration is given to financial hardship where means may be in excess of the allowable limit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51428/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Patrick O'Donovan
316. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding orthotics. [50174/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Planning Issues
Patrick O'Donovan
718. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50656/18]
Thu, 29 Nov 2018
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Traffic Regulations Implementation
Patrick O'Donovan
196. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 871 of 6 November 2018, if councillors are free to make changes to speed limits (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49864/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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Maritime Jurisdiction
Patrick O'Donovan
112. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there is a plan to define a boundary for the territorial seas of Ireland; his plans to provide for that boundary in legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49149/18]
Thu, 22 Nov 2018
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School Transport
Patrick O'Donovan
88. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding school bus routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48788/18]
Wed, 21 Nov 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Patrick O'Donovan
178. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the status of funding (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48572/18]
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
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Road Network
Patrick O'Donovan
256. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding checks on national primary routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47245/18]
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
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Early Childhood Care and Education Programmes
Patrick O'Donovan
263. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 981 of 6 November 2018, if she will address a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47247/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Assisted Human Reproduction
Patrick O'Donovan
334. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the legislative provisions in place in the area of surrogacy here. [46616/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Applications
Patrick O'Donovan
584. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 1103 of 6 November 2018, if her Department will advise a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47196/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Special Educational Needs
Patrick O'Donovan
351. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding access to a SENO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45604/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Visa Applications
Patrick O'Donovan
376. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the visa requirements for children under 18 years of age coming from Nigeria to study in private secondary schools. [45490/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Patrick O'Donovan
718. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45605/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Traffic Regulations Implementation
Patrick O'Donovan
871. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding speed limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44614/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Early Childhood Care and Education Programmes
Patrick O'Donovan
981. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the ECCE hours have ever been extended in circumstances in which the child has already availed of the maximum allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45574/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Payments
Patrick O'Donovan
1103. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45375/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Proposed Legislation
Patrick O'Donovan
1206. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the timeframe for the creation of the register of architectural technologists and the inclusion of those on the register within BCAR assigned certifier legislation. [45662/18]
Wed, 24 Oct 2018
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Health Services Provision
Patrick O'Donovan
259. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting to be fitted for shoes, Piedro boots and insoles in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44223/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Brexit Supports
Patrick O'Donovan
186. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 93 and 94 of 10 October 2018, the engagement the embassy in London has to support exporters to the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43378/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Brexit Supports
Patrick O'Donovan
187. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 93 and 94 of 10 October 2018, the engagement of the Irish Embassy has to support exporters to the United Kingdom. [43384/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Patrick O'Donovan
446. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding scoliosis surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43686/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Patrick O'Donovan
448. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding a medical procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43689/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Treatment Abroad Scheme
Patrick O'Donovan
449. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding scoliosis surgeries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43691/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Patrick O'Donovan
450. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43695/18]