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Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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CLÁR Programme
James Browne
620. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she will provide a list of census small area data for Wexford district electoral divisions and the average population loss for each area, comparing data in each of the periods 1926 to 2002, 1926 to 2006, 1926 to 2011 and 1926 to 2016, respectively, in tabular form, to ascertain CLÁR eligibility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36272/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Home Care Packages
James Browne
678. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made to ensure that the home care package is underpinned by statute; the consultation he has had in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35035/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Charitable and Voluntary Organisations
James Browne
679. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if any of the approximately 780 HSE-funded section 39 charitable organisations that are regulated by the Charities Regulatory Authority held investments in the tobacco industry through the common investment fund up to the end of 2016; if so, his views on this; his further views on the appropriateness of investment in the tobacco industry by organisations under the remit of the Department of Justice and Equality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35036/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Charitable and Voluntary Organisations
James Browne
680. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he has engaged directly with the Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to the investments held in the tobacco industry by the Courts Service; his views on this; his further views on the appropriateness of investment in the tobacco industry by organisations under the remit of the Department of Justice and Equality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35037/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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HSE Documents
James Browne
818. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his Department has produced a debt and mental health evidence form as recommended by the Mental Health Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35467/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Mental Health Services Report
James Browne
895. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to publish the review of A Vision for Change, completed on 17 February 2017; the date on which it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35640/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Mental Health Services Data
James Browne
984. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reasons for the marked disparity between community health care organisations, CHOs, in the numbers waiting for a first appointment with child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, (details supplied); and the details for each CHO and the numbers assessed for referral for a first appointment in March 2017. [36018/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Health Care Infrastructure Provision
James Browne
1052. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the project for the provision of an early pregnancy assessment unit, a foetal assessment unit and a urodynamics laboratory in Wexford General Hospital will be completed by the end of 2017 [36284/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Tobacco Control Measures
James Browne
1108. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health community residences that have implemented the tobacco-free campus policy; and the percentage of mental health community residences that now do so. [36531/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Tobacco Control Measures
James Browne
1109. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health approved centres that have implemented the tobacco-free campus policy; and the percentage of mental health approved centres that now do so [36532/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Mental Health Policy
James Browne
1110. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the development of a national mental health promotion plan [36533/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Electric Vehicles
James Browne
1247. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the level of funding that has been provided by his Department or agencies under its remit to individual local authorities for the provision of electric vehicle charging points; his plans for this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35043/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Electric Vehicles
James Browne
1265. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the level of funding that has been provided by his Department or agencies under its remit to local authorities for the provision of electric vehicle charging points; his plans for this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35024/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Energy Efficiency
James Browne
1266. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount that has been paid to renewable energy operators to curtail or dump energy; the corresponding amount of energy that was curtailed over the same period in each of the past five years, in tabular form; his views on the level of moneys being paid; if his attention has been drawn to plans to use this energy in a more efficient way; his plans for legislative changes in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35025/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Public Service Obligation Levy Data
James Browne
1267. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount that has been collected from homeowners and businesses since the introduction of the PSO energy levy; his views on the burden this is placing on families and businesses; his plans to reduce the levy in conjunction with the CER; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35026/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Renewable Energy Generation
James Browne
1268. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the discussions he has had with the energy providers and CER to utilise more renewable energy on the grid; the steps he is taking to help reduce energy costs for homeowners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35027/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Energy Efficiency
James Browne
1269. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the amount and value of the renewable energy that will be curtailed or spilled over the next number of years that is not brought onto the energy grid in view of the increase in the sources of renewable energy; if his Department has compiled research on this matter; if his attention has been further drawn to research in this area; the likely costs arising from the ongoing curtailing and spilling of energy; his views on whether the level of curtailment and spilling of energy is contributing to increased energy bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35029/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Cyber Security Policy
James Browne
1270. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the timeframe for the next national cyber security strategy; the period that the next strategy will cover; his plans to publish a review of the current strategy and its effectiveness; the improvements or modifications that are planned arising from the existing national cyber security strategy 2015 to 2017; the detail of the cyber security awareness activities carried out as per the current strategy document; the number of businesses, organisations and public sector bodies that have partnered with the cyber security awareness activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35030/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Cyber Security Policy
James Browne
1271. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if additional resources, training or supports have been provided to public bodies, including local authorities, arising from the high profile cyber security breaches against such organisations in 2017; his views on the level of preparedness that exists with the public sector, including the health and justice areas, to deal with such attacks; if he is satisfied that the legislation is strong enough in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35031/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Cyber Security Policy
James Browne
1272. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he has taken since taking up office to improve national cyber security awareness; the level of engagement he has with consumer, community and citizen advocacy groups on the matter; if he is satisfied with the level of preparedness that exists within crucial private sector organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35032/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Cyber Security Policy
James Browne
1273. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his legislative priorities in the area of cyber security and awareness; if he has engaged with his European ministerial colleagues on these matters; his views on the increased proliferation of cyber security attacks; his plans for a pan European response to these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35033/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Ports Policy
James Browne
1364. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will publish the report by a company (details supplied) on Rosslare Europort; if so, when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35678/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Ports Development
James Browne
1366. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the profit earned at Rosslare Europort; his plans for Rosslare Europort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35739/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Mental Health Services Funding
James Browne
1451. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the specific funding her Department or Tusla provides for mental health supports for children and young persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35930/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Fuel Allowance Data
James Browne
1478. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of families in receipt of assistance payments for fuel in their home; her views on the prevalence of fuel poverty here as outlined by a charity (details supplied); the steps she is taking to work with other agencies and Departments to address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35044/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Social Insurance
James Browne
1553. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding Irish persons that live in South Korea, in which there is no reciprocal agreement between it and Ireland, which results in a person being unable to collect contributions upon their departure from their second country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36269/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Local Authority Housing Maintenance
James Browne
1617. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that local authorities operate differing approaches to ensuring that boilers are serviced and maintained correctly; his views on the apparent absence of compliance in this area from some local authorities; if he has discussed this with the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment; his further views on this and the impact the serious health and safety risks associated with this; his plans for legislation in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35038/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Renewable Energy Projects
James Browne
1653. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to prepare official guidelines to regulate solar energy projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35779/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Water Services Infrastructure
James Browne
1673. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if private well owners will be reimbursed for the cost of maintaining wells when no public water service exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36271/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Foreign Direct Investment
James Browne
83. Deputy James Browne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps she has taken to attract foreign direct investment via Rosslare Europort; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34396/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Foreign Direct Investment
James Browne
84. Deputy James Browne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to improve the level of IDA engagement in the south eastern region which the region's economic monitor has cited as a necessity for closing the regional economic gap; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34405/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Foreign Direct Investment
James Browne
85. Deputy James Browne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the IDA supported companies that have located in County Wexford; the number of jobs provided by these companies in each of the years 2007 to 2016 and to date in 2017 in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34415/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Departmental Records
James Browne
200. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has produced a debt and mental health evidence form as recommended by the Mental Health Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34412/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Financial Services Regulation
James Browne
201. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance his views on the protection of vulnerable consumers in the financial sector; the position regarding the production of good practice guidelines for the financial sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34413/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Flood Relief Schemes Status
James Browne
261. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the Enniscorthy flood defence scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34402/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Schools Mental Health Strategies
James Browne
308. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the date on which the 300 hours of mental health classes to be provided to students in schools will commence as announced by the Minister of State with responsibility for mental health and older people on 3 December 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34389/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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School Accommodation
James Browne
309. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if additional funding will be acquired to address the lack of space within a school (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34390/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Schools Mental Health Strategies
James Browne
310. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which mental health is incorporated into education and learning among primary school children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34392/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Springboard Programme
James Browne
311. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to address the Springboard+ initiative's lack of consideration for areas with high unemployment, as referenced in the South East Economic Monitor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34406/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Access to Higher Education
James Browne
312. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to address the lack of higher education places which, according to the 2017 economic monitor, is contributing to a regional brain drain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34407/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Educational Supports
James Browne
313. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the types of education schemes that are available to young persons with learning disabilities and mental health issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34408/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Schools Building Projects
James Browne
314. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for a school (detail supplied) in Wexford town once its new building has been constructed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34411/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Autism Support Services
James Browne
315. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the secondary schools in County Wexford that have ASD units situated on the school's location; the number of students catered for by each unit in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34417/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Autism Support Services
James Browne
316. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to increase the number of ASD units in County Wexford primary and secondary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34418/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Autism Support Services
James Browne
317. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to increase the number of ASD units in County Wexford secondary schools to meet the rise in demand in view of the fact that pupils in need of ASD education will soon move from primary to second level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34419/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Garda Reserve
James Browne
411. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda reservists in the Wexford Garda division in each of the years 2013 to 2016 and to date in 2017. [34391/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Garda Data
James Browne
412. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí and the respective rank of each by county location, in tabular form. [34397/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Garda Transport Data
James Browne
413. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda cars and motorbikes in County Wexford. [34398/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Garda Data
James Browne
414. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí per population based on the latest census figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34399/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Garda Data
James Browne
415. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí per head of population located in each Garda district in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34400/17]