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Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Disability Services
Seán Sherlock
652. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of children under the age of 18 years awaiting a first-time appointment since being switched to the new children's disability network team for Sligo and south Donegal children’s disability network team by age, intervention type, SLT, occupational therapy and physiotherapy in tabular form. [47986/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Disability Services
Seán Sherlock
653. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of children under the age of 18 years awaiting a first-time appointment since being switched to the new children's disability network team for Mayo early intervention service by age, intervention type, SLT, occupational therapy and physiotherapy in tabular form. [47987/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Disability Services
Seán Sherlock
654. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of children under the age of 18 years awaiting a first-time appointment since being switched to the new children's disability network team for the early intervention team in County Laois by age, intervention type, SLT, occupational therapy and physiotherapy in tabular. form [47989/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Disability Services
Seán Sherlock
655. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of children under the age of 18 years awaiting a first-time appointment since being switched to the new children's disability network team for school age team in County Laois by age, intervention type, SLT, occupational therapy and physiotherapy in tabular form. [47990/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Disability Services
Seán Sherlock
656. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age awaiting a first-time appointment since being switched to the new children's disability network team (details supplied) by age, intervention type, SLT, occupational therapy and physiotherapy in tabular form. [47991/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Disability Services
Seán Sherlock
657. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age awaiting a first-time appointment since being switched to the new children's disability network team for the Kilcreen children’s disability service, County Kilkenny by age, intervention type, SLT, occupational therapy and physiotherapy in tabular form. [47992/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Disability Services
Seán Sherlock
658. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age awaiting a first-time appointment since being switched to the new children's disability network team for an organisation (details supplied) in County Cavan by age, intervention type, SLT, occupational therapy and physiotherapy in tabular form. [47993/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Disability Services
Seán Sherlock
659. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age awaiting a first-time appointment since being switched to the new children's disability network team for the north Kildare network disability team by age, intervention type, SLT, occupational therapy and physiotherapy in tabular form. [47994/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Disability Services
Seán Sherlock
660. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age awaiting a first-time appointment since being switched to the new children's disability network team for the mid Kildare network disability team by age, intervention type, SLT, occupational therapy and physiotherapy in tabular form. [47995/21]
Tue, 5 Oct 2021
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Disability Services
Seán Sherlock
661. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age awaiting a first-time appointment since being switched to the new children's disability network team for the south Kildare west Wicklow network disability team by age, intervention type, SLT, occupational therapy and physiotherapy in tabular form. [47996/21]
Thu, 30 Sep 2021
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Health and Safety
Seán Sherlock
155. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the status of a safety audit that was carried out at a location (details supplied). [47284/21]
Wed, 29 Sep 2021
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School Transport
Seán Sherlock
131. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education the number of special education transport applications that have been approved but not implemented by county for the 2020-2021 school year; and the status of payments to parents who must arrange their own transport. [46899/21]
Wed, 29 Sep 2021
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School Curriculum
Seán Sherlock
134. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 141 of 19 May 2021, if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be examined. [46977/21]
Wed, 29 Sep 2021
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Ambulance Service
Seán Sherlock
191. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of callouts to an area (details supplied) in County Cork by the national ambulance service to date in 2021, in tabular form, and by reason for callout. [46880/21]
Wed, 29 Sep 2021
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Health Services
Seán Sherlock
192. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the status of a project in Co Cork (details supplied). [46881/21]
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
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Rail Network
Seán Sherlock
247. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the status of investment in the Cork light rail project under CMATS. [46094/21]
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
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Care Services
Seán Sherlock
745. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be allocated a full-time residential place. [46379/21]
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
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Care Services
Seán Sherlock
746. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the status of support networks for a person (details supplied). [46380/21]
Thu, 23 Sep 2021
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Heritage Sites
Seán Sherlock
215. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of operations at a site (details supplied); and when he plans to open it for public use. [45841/21]
Wed, 22 Sep 2021
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Departmental Contracts
Seán Sherlock
165. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1072 of 28 April 2021, the costs paid to those same companies from March to September 2021. [45279/21]
Tue, 21 Sep 2021
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Health Services
Seán Sherlock
592. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding requests for services for children under the age of 18 from each CHO for each month from January 2021 to September 2021, in tabular form; and the amount requested for each service per CHO. [44718/21]
Tue, 21 Sep 2021
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Disability Services
Seán Sherlock
597. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the network teams that are in planning stage under the progressing disability services; and the network teams that are in implementation stage in tabular form. [44736/21]
Thu, 16 Sep 2021
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Flood Risk Management
Seán Sherlock
199. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 232 of 9 September 2021, if there was any type of contract in place of any nature to maintain, operate and monitor the Fermoy north pumping station at the time when the flooding occurred. [44268/21]
Thu, 16 Sep 2021
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Schools Building Projects
Seán Sherlock
234. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education if a school building project (details supplied) will proceed within the current framework; and if her Department anticipates requests for additional funding to complete the project. [44333/21]
Thu, 16 Sep 2021
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Health Service Executive
Seán Sherlock
295. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the amount each maternity hospital has paid for public relations advice each month since March 2020 to September 2021, in tabular form; the name of the companies; and if they are on a retainer or not. [44328/21]
Wed, 15 Sep 2021
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Cybersecurity Policy
Seán Sherlock
213. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide details of any communication with telecommunications companies and network providers to address the increase in scam and fraudulent calls and messages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43913/21]
Wed, 15 Sep 2021
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School Attendance
Seán Sherlock
418. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education if legal obligations exist to ensure that there are reporting procedures to statutory authorities to ensure attendance at school in circumstances in which a child is of school-going age and does not attend school. [43471/21]
Wed, 15 Sep 2021
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State Pensions
Seán Sherlock
490. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection if a backdated allocation can be awarded to a person (details supplied). [44051/21]
Wed, 15 Sep 2021
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Cybersecurity Policy
Seán Sherlock
566. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide details of any communication with telecommunications companies and network providers to address the increase in scam and fraudulent calls and messages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43914/21]
Wed, 15 Sep 2021
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Disability Services
Seán Sherlock
749. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive support hours and services. [44142/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Weather Events
Seán Sherlock
4. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the compensatory measures that will be put in place for businesses (details supplied) following weather events in February 2021. [41610/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Public Transport
Seán Sherlock
117. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider the trial of free public transport in Cork city and county. [42099/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Driver Test
Seán Sherlock
138. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the RSA to retain the nursing profession as essential workers for the emergency driving test request system. [42502/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Office of Public Works
Seán Sherlock
232. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide all documentation and engagement the OPW has had with the local authority and any other entity, private or public, following weather events in February 2021 (details supplied). [41616/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Special Educational Needs
Seán Sherlock
538. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education the status of reform of the summer provision; the status of an issue raised in relation to a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42140/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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School Transport
Seán Sherlock
570. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education if she is satisfied with the operation of the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42410/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Project Ireland 2040
Seán Sherlock
586. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education the school capital projects she will include in the redrawn Project 2040; and when she met the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform on the matter. [42615/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Schools Building Projects
Seán Sherlock
588. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education if she is satisfied that a school building project (details supplied) will proceed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42647/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Schools Building Projects
Seán Sherlock
621. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education the impact on tenders for school building capital projects the rise in construction costs will have. [42814/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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School Transport
Seán Sherlock
622. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education if the additional buses provided for school transport when at 50% capacity will be retained for 100% capacity. [42815/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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School Transport
Seán Sherlock
623. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education if she will examine a matter (details supplied) regarding school transport. [42816/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Further and Higher Education
Seán Sherlock
841. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will allow a late appeal for a person (details supplied). [42581/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Health Services
Seán Sherlock
1198. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 148 of 22 April 2021, if a full-time residential place will be secured for the person. [42080/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Seán Sherlock
1199. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health when he last spoke with the heads of the maternity hospitals on the issue of partner access; the date of that meeting; and the outcome of same. [42081/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Seán Sherlock
1200. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be examined. [42082/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Seán Sherlock
1201. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if antigen testing for birthing partners has been considered in order to remove restrictions for women in labour to have partners in wards. [42083/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Health Services
Seán Sherlock
1202. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if a person can obtain portable tables from the HSE for wheelchair users who are bed bound. [42084/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Health Services
Seán Sherlock
1203. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the status of operations in a respite centre (details supplied). [42085/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Health Services
Seán Sherlock
1204. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health his plans to cease all activities at a home (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42086/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Health Services
Seán Sherlock
1205. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will be seen for a post-hearing test consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42087/21]