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Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Probate Applications
James Lawless
232. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there are delays in the waiting times for the grant of probate applications; the status of a grant of probate application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8212/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Labour Activation Measures
James Lawless
262. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the details of her Department's review into the work permit regime; when she expects this review to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8241/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Medicinal Products Availability
James Lawless
327. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if the recent decision to remove the Versatis 5% patch from the drugs payment scheme and medical card schemes will be reconsidered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8235/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Health Services
James Lawless
329. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8246/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Broadband Service Provision
James Lawless
460. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when broadband will be rolled out to an area (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8082/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Cyber Security Policy
James Lawless
465. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of staff allocated to the national cyber security centre, NCSC; the job titles, qualifications and specifications for each of these roles; the amount of time each person has worked for the NCSC; the future allocation of additional staff to the centre; the timeframe for these allocations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8160/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Cyber Security Policy
James Lawless
466. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the key objectives of the national cyber security centre; if the NCSC has achieved formal international accreditation; the level of funding provided to the NCSC in each of the years 2015 to 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8161/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Legislative Programme
James Lawless
474. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the EU legislation before his Department with a view to being transposed into law; the details of such legislation; the status and timeframes for transposition of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8380/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Industrial Relations
James Lawless
8. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when weekend and off-peak rail services on the Kildare line will commence through the Phoenix Park tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7730/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Railway Stations
James Lawless
11. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to assist Irish Rail in the alleviation of the over-capacity issues at the train station car parks in Maynooth and Sallins, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7731/18]
Wed, 14 Feb 2018
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Landfill Sites
James Lawless
41. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to concerns of persons in County Kildare regarding the expansion of a landfill site (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7336/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Horse Racing Industry
James Lawless
81. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being faced by the horse racing industry in view of the recent reclassification of the sector and the onerous and impractical workplace requirements which have ensued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6671/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
James Lawless
363. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if an outpatient urology appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6880/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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National Broadband Plan Administration
James Lawless
543. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the names, qualifications and companies of the 80 international experts working with his Department in supervising the roll-out and implementation of the national broadband scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7212/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Departmental Agencies
James Lawless
547. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the plans the State companies and agencies under his aegis have in place for Bliain na Gaeilge 2018; the initiatives each will be undertaking; the amount allocated to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7294/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme
James Lawless
609. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when he plans to open the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme for 2018; if funding will be included for the greenway project from Sallins, County Kildare, to Adamstown, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7199/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Review
James Lawless
643. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7167/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Renewable Energy Generation
James Lawless
658. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the position relating to the preparation of national policy guidelines for the solar farm industry; the timeframe in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6685/18]
Thu, 8 Feb 2018
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Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision
James Lawless
78. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health his plans in 2018 to address the lack of dedicated community neuro-rehabilitation teams in CHO7. [6416/18]
Wed, 7 Feb 2018
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Research and Development Funding
James Lawless
44. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if her attention has been drawn to the recurring concerns from industry that State-sponsored research through its funding agencies is primarily concentrated on applied outcome driven and commercial research to the detriment of basic discovery driven and academic research (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5957/18]
Wed, 7 Feb 2018
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Departmental Functions
James Lawless
155. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if there are plans to give the programme for research in third level institutions back to the Department of Education and Skills as the fund is critical for continued investment in research institutes and higher education facilities. [51905/17]
Wed, 7 Feb 2018
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Public Services Card
James Lawless
288. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the public services card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6158/18]
Thu, 1 Feb 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
James Lawless
60. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position with regard to the building of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4664/18]
Thu, 25 Jan 2018
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
James Lawless
146. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the reason the Health Service Executive and his Department are not including persons of all ages in the libre reimbursement scheme; if they will be included at a future date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3820/18]
Thu, 25 Jan 2018
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Driver Test Waiting Lists
James Lawless
187. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a driving test for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3755/18]
Tue, 23 Jan 2018
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Legislative Measures
James Lawless
98. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if consideration has been given to the development of a separate standalone canals bill to address the complex issues pertaining to the inland waterways rather than including those items within the Heritage Bill 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3136/18]
Tue, 23 Jan 2018
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School Enrolments
James Lawless
216. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the extent to which adequate provision is being made for the high numbers of primary school places required in Naas, County Kildare, in view of the high numbers of new residents settling and due to settle in the town; the plans being put in place to cope with the high demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3202/18]
Tue, 23 Jan 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
James Lawless
336. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some persons are experiencing delays in the outpatient appointment system at Tallaght hospital (details supplied) in relation to the department of gastroenterology; and if the matter will be investigated. [2853/18]
Tue, 23 Jan 2018
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
James Lawless
484. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the national broadband plan formal procurement process has now been completed in respect of rollout to a location (details supplied); the timeframe within which a broadband upgrade will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3302/18]
Tue, 23 Jan 2018
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Disability Allowance Applications
James Lawless
577. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for disability allowance by a person (details supplied). [2788/18]
Wed, 17 Jan 2018
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Community Employment Schemes Review
James Lawless
8. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the various conflicts emerging between operators of community employment schemes and those agencies (details supplied) tasked with reskilling; her plans to reform the schemes and address current restrictions preventing fuller participation in community employment schemes for many persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1992/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Banking Sector Regulation
James Lawless
205. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Finance the actions his Department is taking to monitor the use and investment of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin here; the way in which these currencies affect the financial industry; the studies his Department is conducting to analyse the potential problems and risks involved in using and investing in these currencies; the regulatory frameworks required in the near future or that are currently in place in relation to crypto currency; if he is liaising with the Central Bank on these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55025/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Banking Sector Regulation
James Lawless
206. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Finance the safeguards in place to protect Irish investors that invest in cryptocurrency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55026/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Schools Building Projects
James Lawless
445. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timeframe for the construction and remaining stages of a new building for a college (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1735/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Garda Station Refurbishment
James Lawless
499. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda stations located in north County Kildare that will receive upgrading or refurbishment of their facilities; when this will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54442/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Garda Deployment
James Lawless
568. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí assigned to each Garda station in County Kildare in each of the years 2010 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1343/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Enterprise Ireland Funding
James Lawless
628. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if her attention has been drawn to the decision not to fund the north Dublin makerspace at Dublin City University, DCU, as part of the recent REDF (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54914/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Physiotherapy Provision
James Lawless
674. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if he will request the HSE to provide physiotherapy services to a person (details supplied) following their discharge from hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54349/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Primary Care Centres
James Lawless
682. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the range of health services and professional services that have been agreed for the new primary health care facility in Kilcock, County Kildare; the number of general practitioners that will operate in the facility; the out-of-hours general practitioner services that have been agreed; the commencement date for services in the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54397/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage
James Lawless
722. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on the reimbursement of a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54581/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
James Lawless
859. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health when an appointment for cataract surgery will be scheduled for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55059/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
James Lawless
867. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if the delay in providing medical footwear for a person (details supplied) will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55085/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Waste Disposal Charges
James Lawless
1274. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which the figure of €75 was determined in respect of the grant allocated to qualifying families under the pay-by-weight scheme; if this is the maximum grant figure; the consultation process undertaken or to be undertaken with relevant stakeholders; the procedures in place for the application process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55069/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Election Management System
James Lawless
1714. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to link Personal Public Service, PPS, numbers to the voter registration process in order that those turning 18 years of age are automatically on the voting register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54515/17]
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Strategic Communications Unit
James Lawless
31. Deputy James Lawless asked the Taoiseach the process by which the strategic communications unit identifies items for publication and promotion; if all Departments and State agencies are potentially eligible; and if news must be positive to achieve coverage. [51699/17]
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Rights of Way Registration
James Lawless
204. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the process for registering a right of way; the changes to the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52660/17]
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Appointments to State Boards Data
James Lawless
421. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the boards and agencies within his Department's remit; the current number of vacancies on these boards or agencies; the duration of each of these vacancies; the number of vacancies that have been filled since 8 May 2016; the timeframe for filling these vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52595/17]
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Disability Allowance Applications
James Lawless
493. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a disability allowance. [52592/17]
Wed, 6 Dec 2017
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Third Level Education
James Lawless
48. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he will take in offering additional supports to the higher education sector, in view of the recent university rankings which saw Ireland achieve just one university in the top 200 while Scotland, with a similar population, achieved five of its colleges in the top rankings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49613/17]
Wed, 6 Dec 2017
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Parking Provision
James Lawless
221. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of parking spaces available; the number of annual parking permits being made available for sale for each station; the carpark occupancy rates at each station, for each of the train stations in north County Kildare (details supplied), in tabular from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52172/17]
Wed, 6 Dec 2017
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Parking Provision
James Lawless
222. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the purchase of an annual parking permit at the commuter railway stations includes an implicit guarantee of spaces being available; if not, if there is compensation or a redress mechanism in place if a person with such a ticket is unable to use it due to a lack of capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52173/17]
Wed, 6 Dec 2017
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Parking Provision
James Lawless
223. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration has been given to reserving a particular set of parking spaces for holders of annual parking permits within each high demand commuter railway station as a means to ensure spaces for those persons that have invested in and paid up front for such a space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52174/17]
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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Garda Strength
James Lawless
83. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in each Garda station in County Kildare as of 1 November 2017; the number of community gardaí in the division; and the number of Garda Reserve and new recruits assigned to the division since recruitment resumed in 2014. [51661/17]
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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Medical Card Applications
James Lawless
380. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if his Department will issue an updated medical card to a person (details supplied) following the person's change of general practitioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51920/17]
Thu, 23 Nov 2017
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Research Funding
James Lawless
22. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when the next round of PRTLI funding will occur; if the PRTLI funding programme is not confirmed her plans to provide a successor programme of this type of essential funding for third level institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49612/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Waste Management Regulations
James Lawless
75. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if under the current waste management framework or otherwise consideration has been given to mandating that the waste management companies add a collection for glass bottle waste to their operations, similar to the way in which compostable waste, recyclable waste and general waste are currently separated and collected from the home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49016/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Renewable Energy Generation
James Lawless
78. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a support scheme for residential and-or community solar photovoltaic electricity will be introduced (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49015/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Ministerial Responsibilities
James Lawless
108. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation further to the former Taoiseach's statement in September 2016, the detail of the 11 areas of responsibility of the Minister of State, Deputy John Halligan; if responsibilities have been added or removed in the interim; and if she is satisfied with the way in which duties under each of the 11 areas have been carried out. [48751/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Ministerial Responsibilities
James Lawless
181. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to the former Taoiseach's statement in September 2016, the detail of the 11 areas of responsibility of Minister of State, Deputy John Halligan; if responsibilities have been added or removed in the interim; and if he is satisfied at the way in which duties under each of the 11 areas have been carried out. [48751/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
James Lawless
359. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if an appointment scheduled for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48984/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Cycling Facilities Funding
James Lawless
498. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding his Department secured in budget 2018 to promote cycling; and when the target of 10% of commuting by bike as set out in the cycling policy framework will be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48696/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Cycling Policy
James Lawless
507. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the interaction or meetings his Department has undertaken in both 2016 and to date in 2017 with either the Department of Health or the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment to promote cycling here; the number of these meetings; the actions agreed thereafter; the progress being made to promote cycling in accordance with the cycling policy framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48821/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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National Driver Licensing Service
James Lawless
518. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons with sleep apnoea who have registered their condition with the national driver licence service as required under the European Union Directive 2014/85/EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49033/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Local Area Plans
James Lawless
632. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to proposed developments at St. Catherine's Park, Leixlip, County Kildare; if directions have been issued to the three relevant local authorities involved (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49189/17]
Thu, 16 Nov 2017
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Research and Development Funding
James Lawless
43. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the funding agencies that are active here to support research and development activities; the criteria that are applied to funding applications in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48544/17]
Thu, 16 Nov 2017
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Research and Development Funding
James Lawless
44. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which philanthropy or external non-State support is available to support research and development activities here; the agencies or organisations that are involved in such projects; the criteria that are applied to funding applications in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48545/17]
Thu, 16 Nov 2017
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Departmental Functions
James Lawless
48. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the functions of her Department that have been legally delegated to the Minister of State, Deputy John Halligan; the relevant delegation orders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48577/17]
Thu, 16 Nov 2017
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Departmental Functions
James Lawless
93. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills the functions of his Department that have been legally delegated to the Minister of State, Deputy Mary Mitchell O' Connor; the relevant delegation orders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48576/17]
Thu, 16 Nov 2017
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Departmental Functions
James Lawless
94. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills the functions of his Department that have been legally delegated to the Minister of State, Deputy John Halligan; the relevant delegation orders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48578/17]
Wed, 15 Nov 2017
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Mental Health Services Staff
James Lawless
53. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health when he expects the number of community CAMHS posts in CHO 7 to reach the level recommended under A Vision for Change. [48222/17]
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Schools Building Projects Status
James Lawless
172. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress which has been made on an application by a school (details supplied); if his Department has decided whether a refurbishment programme or a new building would be more appropriate; the timeframe and next steps for delivery of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48003/17]
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Disability Support Services Provision
James Lawless
313. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health when funding will be made available for a person (details supplied) for a residential care place with an organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47938/17]
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
James Lawless
328. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment at Beaumont Hospital; if the appointment can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48030/17]
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Home Help Service Provision
James Lawless
156. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if the provision of home help hours will be reviewed for a person (details supplied); if the hours currently provided will be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47392/17]
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Waste Management Regulations
James Lawless
217. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the current demarcation between a waste licence and a waste permit of 100,000 tonnes is due to be updated; if so, the timeframe for change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47351/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Departmental Websites
James Lawless
132. Deputy James Lawless asked the Taoiseach the audience sectors targeted by each of the sponsored posts (details supplied) which ran via the merrionstreet.ie account. [46723/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Departmental Websites
James Lawless
133. Deputy James Lawless asked the Taoiseach the spend, including allocated budget, used budget and promotion extensions on sponsored posts (details supplied) which ran via the merrionstreet.ie account. [46724/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Departmental Websites
James Lawless
134. Deputy James Lawless asked the Taoiseach the State agencies or other emanations of the State that fall under the remit of the strategic communications unit; and the plans in place for existing public affairs staff within each entity. [46725/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Departmental Websites
James Lawless
135. Deputy James Lawless asked the Taoiseach the social media or other online platforms that have been engaged by the strategic communications unit to carry or promote sponsored content; and the expense that has been incurred in each case. [46726/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Multidenominational Schools
James Lawless
348. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision for an educate together national school in Leixlip, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46171/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Schools Building Projects Status
James Lawless
361. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the outstanding works will be completed on a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46295/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Medical Card Applications
James Lawless
615. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the status of a medical card application by a person (details supplied). [46457/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
James Lawless
779. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made in relation to the reimbursement of a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46666/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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National Transport Authority
James Lawless
1067. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the financial penalties the National Transport Authority has issued in the past five years to operators in circumstances in which the performance of operators do not meet the agreed performance levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46972/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Disability Allowance Appeals
James Lawless
1258. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a disability benefit application by a person (details supplied); the estimated decision date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46754/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Community Employment Schemes Supervisors
James Lawless
1270. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding the provision of a pension for supervisors and assistant supervisors working for community employment schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46966/17]
Thu, 26 Oct 2017
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Schools Site Acquisitions
James Lawless
104. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has an interest in the site of a school (details supplied); if he envisages future use by his Department for the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45551/17]
Wed, 25 Oct 2017
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School Curriculum
James Lawless
80. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills the measures in place to promote the physical sciences such as physics and chemistry at leaving certificate level, including gender bias that may occur in subject availability and selection; if he is satisfied that an adequate number of teachers have degrees in the core subject being taught; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44817/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Traffic Management
James Lawless
340. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for recent changes in lane alignment and reduced priority status for traffic approaching the Red Cow interchange from County Kildare into Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44903/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Clamping
James Lawless
345. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the changes the recent enactment of the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 (Commencement) Order 2017, SI 211/2017, will bring to motorists that have had their vehicles clamped; the differences between the new clamping regime and the previous one that was permitted before the enactment of this new legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44976/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility
James Lawless
397. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 439 of 31 May 2016, the position regarding extending this allowance to the European Patent Office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44912/17]
Thu, 19 Oct 2017
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Disabled Drivers Permits
James Lawless
207. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to waive the fee for disabled parking permits for renewal and subsequent permits after the first two-year permit expiries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44318/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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Pension Provisions
James Lawless
163. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if payment of an early retirement sum is available to deferred pensioners within the Civil Service pension scheme who have left employment in the service prior to reaching early retirement age but have a deferred entitlement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43584/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
James Lawless
362. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the status of the delivery of a suitable buggy for a person (details supplied); the expected delivery date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43807/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
written
National Broadband Plan
James Lawless
458. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a location (details supplied) can expect to receive a broadband upgrade in view of the fact the current levels of broadband speed at this address are unsatisfactory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43853/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
written
Vehicle Clamping
James Lawless
468. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the regulations being introduced under the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015; the degree to which these regulations differ from existing custom and practice; if the regulations cover the need for clear and prominent signage; if the appeals process has been improved; if the maximum clamp release fee has been reduced; if a copy of the regulations can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43491/17]
Thu, 12 Oct 2017
oral
Small and Medium Enterprises Supports
James Lawless
8. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the introduction of a scheme to incentivise small businesses to innovate without risking scarce capital reserves (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43135/17]
Thu, 12 Oct 2017
written
European Innovation Partnerships
James Lawless
25. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if her attention has been drawn to the fact that Ireland is one of the few European countries not to be a member of the European Southern Observatory (ESO); her plans to avail of the opportunity provided in view of the significantly beneficial membership terms that Ireland has been offered by ESO, which are time limited to 2017, and in further view of the significant research and commercial benefits of Ireland joining ESO; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42764/17]
Wed, 11 Oct 2017
written
Public Transport
James Lawless
45. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that ongoing industrial unrest within the transport unions is having both operational impact upon bus services on many Kildare to Dublin routes, due to cancellations and no shows and is also hampering planned service extensions such as the ten minute DART and planned additional off-peak service on the Sallins to Hazelhatch to Grand Canal dock routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42066/17]
Wed, 11 Oct 2017
written
Rail Network Maintenance
James Lawless
54. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expenditure by his Department on new or improved Irish Rail rolling stock and on station extensions, including car parking facilities in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42067/17]