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Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Lisa Chambers
1228. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting an outpatient appointment at Mayo University Hospital and University Hospital Galway, respectively, from January 2019 to date in comparison to the same period in 2018. [36307/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Lisa Chambers
1229. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on waiting lists at Mayo University Hospital and University Hospital Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36308/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Home Care Packages Data
Lisa Chambers
1230. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the home care waiting list in County Mayo in comparison to the same period in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36309/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data
Lisa Chambers
1231. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adolescents in County Mayo receiving counselling and services from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service; the number of children and adolescents on a waiting list to receive such services in County Mayo; the average wait time on this list; the number of children receiving treatment in adult mental health services in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36310/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Mental Health Services Staff
Lisa Chambers
1232. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant mental health staff posts in County Mayo in child mental health services and adult mental health services by unit; the details of each post vacancy; the length of time each post has been vacant; when each post will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36311/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Autism Support Services
Lisa Chambers
1242. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Mayo on the waiting list for an autism assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36333/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Lisa Chambers
1285. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in reimbursing the drug levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel known as duodopa; when a decision will be made regarding reimbursement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36493/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Better Energy Homes Scheme Data
Lisa Chambers
1532. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the uptake of SEAI grants in County Mayo since the grant was introduced to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36334/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Better Energy Homes Scheme Data
Lisa Chambers
1533. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of SEAI grant applications denied in County Mayo since the grant was introduced to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36335/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Better Energy Homes Scheme
Lisa Chambers
1534. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to extend the SEAI grant to homes built after 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36336/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Illegal Dumping
Lisa Chambers
1535. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the level of funding provided to Mayo County Council for clean-up projects in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36337/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Local Authority Funding
Lisa Chambers
1536. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the level of funding provided to Mayo County Council for green initiatives projects in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36338/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Motor Tax
Lisa Chambers
1553. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person (details supplied) is not allowed to tax a van commercially but is required to have commercial insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34999/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Regional Development Policy
Lisa Chambers
1910. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if progress has been made with respect to the regional spatial and economic strategy since 3 May 2019, which is being produced by the Northern and Western Regional Assembly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36330/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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County Development Plans
Lisa Chambers
1911. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will address a matter regarding the Mayo County Development Plan 2014-2020 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36339/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Pyrite Remediation Programme
Lisa Chambers
1937. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the proposed pyrite scheme; the details of same; the funding in place for the scheme; when it is due to commence; the way in which a homeowner can apply for the scheme; the number of homes that will be accepted to the scheme; the criteria needed to be granted a place on the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34969/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Water and Sewerage Schemes Status
Lisa Chambers
1939. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the proposed public water schemes for Murrisk, Lecanvey, Kilsallagh and Louisburgh, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35005/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Housing Issues
Lisa Chambers
1987. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount of funding provided to Mayo County Council for the provision of housing in each of the years 2011 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36340/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Housing Data
Lisa Chambers
1988. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of houses added to the stock of Mayo County Council in each of the years 2011 to 2018 and to date in 2019 by as acquired, leased or built and the type of house for each year including the cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36341/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
140. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps taken to protect Irish citizens living in Northern Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34463/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
141. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to ensure there is no physical infrastructure at the Border while also protecting the integrity of the Single Market in the event of a no-deal Brexit; if he has been in discussions or has consulted with businesses, SMEs and exporters as to the location checks may potentially take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34464/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
247. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies that still need to obtain an EORI number; the number of companies to date that have received an individualised letter informing them of the need to obtain an EORI number as a consequence of Brexit; the number of companies that have yet to receive an individualised letter from the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33868/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
265. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the details of the commitment given to hiring additional customs officers; the number hired and trained to date; the number expected to be in place by 31 October 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34465/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
270. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the necessary sanitary facilities for truck drivers have been put in place at all ports in the event of a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32044/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
274. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there is sufficient space, including loading bays and parking spaces for trucks, at Dublin Port, particularly in the context of Brexit; the way in which the additional capacity that would be needed is determined; the measures put in place to mitigate against traffic delays at the port; if the necessary infrastructure and additional spaces will be in place by 31 October 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33869/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Garda Data
Lisa Chambers
763. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda retirements from each Garda station in County Mayo in each of the years from 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32585/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Garda Deployment
Lisa Chambers
764. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda recruits assigned to each Garda station in County Mayo in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32586/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Garda Deployment
Lisa Chambers
765. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in each Garda station in County Mayo; the number of community Gardaí in the division; and the number of Garda Reserve and new recruits assigned to the division to date since recruitment resumed in 2014. [32588/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Garda Data
Lisa Chambers
766. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of serving gardaí, by rank, on career breaks, unpaid leave or special leave in each Garda station in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32589/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
951. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there is primary or secondary legislation that needs to be passed ahead of the Brexit deadline of 31 October 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34467/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
1023. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of persons that attended the Brexit roadshow since it commenced to date in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33867/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
1035. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the way in which online consumers will be affected in the context of a no-deal Brexit; her plans or strategies devised to inform consumers of potential changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34466/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Cancer Services Provision
Lisa Chambers
1345. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the national healthcare quality system report for 2019 indicates that HSE west is at a disadvantage with respect to the five-year age-standardised net survival rates for female breast cancer and lung cancer; the reason this is the case; the measures being taken to address it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32591/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
1979. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the way in which Brexit may impact on the supply of medical devices; the medical devices that may be affected in a no-deal scenario; the steps taken to mitigate against same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34468/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
2021. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the assessment carried out to ensure that the 13 inspection bays for sanitary and phytosanitary, SPS, and food safety checks that are due to be in place in Dublin Port by 31 October 2019 are sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32045/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
2085. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans with regard to food imports from the UK if there is a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33871/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
2147. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the impact that a no-deal Brexit will have on the movement of horses; the way in which this will impact the equine industry; the plans he will have in place if a no-deal Brexit comes to pass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34469/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Bituminous Fuel Ban
Lisa Chambers
2228. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the introduction of a nationwide ban on smoky fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32578/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Illegal Dumping
Lisa Chambers
2229. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures he is taking to combat illegal dumping in rural areas particularly in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32582/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Wastewater Treatment
Lisa Chambers
2230. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the proposed wastewater treatment plant for Newport, County Mayo; when preliminary works will commence; the amount of funding being allocated to the project; the date or year construction is expected to be completed on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32583/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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National Broadband Plan
Lisa Chambers
2231. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to engage with Eir on its proposals for rural broadband; the information provided to date on the proposals of Eir; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32584/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Roads Maintenance Funding
Lisa Chambers
2390. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the road funding and grants each local authority received by local authority and year; and the amount each is responsible for in kilometres. [32592/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
2451. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if officials from each port have met collectively to discuss Brexit to date in 2019; if there is an agreed plan in place between each port if a no-deal Brexit materialises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33870/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Social Welfare Benefits
Lisa Chambers
2693. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her plans to extend a new social insurance scheme, jobseeker's benefit and payments for the self-employed will be in place before the Brexit deadline of 31 October 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32046/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Septic Tank Inspections
Lisa Chambers
2841. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 78% of septic tanks in County Mayo for the period 2017 and 2018 had a failed rating; if so, the provisions in place in order to resolve the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32579/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Septic Tank Inspections
Lisa Chambers
2842. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that nearly one third of septic tank systems in County Mayo that failed inspections in the period from 2013 to 2018 have still not been fixed; the reason this is the case; his plans to try to rectify the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32580/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Septic Tank Inspections
Lisa Chambers
2844. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the promised changes to the septic tank grant, that is, that the grant will no longer be means tested, will be implemented and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32646/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Brexit Negotiations
Lisa Chambers
130. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his European counterparts or representatives of EU member states have contacted his Department to discuss the way in which Ireland will protect the integrity of the Single Market in the event of a no-deal Brexit; if so, if he has responded to these communications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30729/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Lisa Chambers
131. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of plans to publish a new Brexit contingency plan; the date it is expected to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30730/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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State Visits
Lisa Chambers
132. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent trip to Germany; the discussions he had relating to Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30731/19]