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Wed, 8 May 2019
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Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Brendan Howlin
267. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of additional primary teaching posts required in order to restore the appointment figure to 48 pupils for the third teacher in a primary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18616/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Autism Support Services
Brendan Howlin
316. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will set out a policy on the provision of autism spectrum disorder, ASD, classes in each school catchment area; if he is satisfied with the current provision of ASD classes for families who reside in Dublin 6, 6W and 12; his plans to address the shortage of classes in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19165/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Howlin
391. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the provisions in place to deal with the shortage of first-year secondary places for those who are on waiting lists in the Kilcoole and Greystones area in County Wicklow; the status of the provision of a new secondary school in Greystones; if the process will be accelerated in view of the high demand for places and the stress placed on parents who do not have a place for their child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20025/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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EU Directives
Brendan Howlin
453. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if Ireland has fully transposed the EU Directive 2012/29/EU establishing minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA; if not, the provisions of this legislation yet to be transposed; when it is planned to do same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18617/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Criminal Records Data
Brendan Howlin
454. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if Ireland has fully transposed the Council framework decision 2009/315/JHA of 26 February 2009 on the organisation and content of the exchange of information extracted from the criminal record between member states; if not, the reason therefor; when it is planned to do same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18618/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brendan Howlin
766. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be admitted to Beaumont Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18967/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Home Care Packages
Brendan Howlin
902. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Health his views on the difficulties in accessing home care packages in County Wexford; when additional funding will be allocated to the HSE to reduce the waiting lists and waiting times for home support services in County Wexford; if a home care package will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19482/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Trans European Transport Network Programme
Brendan Howlin
1278. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date on the EU motorways of the sea initiative; the specific actions taken to date under the TEN-T guidelines to achieve a European maritime space without barriers; the implications for this initiative of Brexit and the UK landbridge; the port and ferry supports available under the initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18668/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Carer's Benefit Eligibility
Brendan Howlin
1403. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a review of the decision not to grant them carer's benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18588/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Brendan Howlin
1404. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a review of the rate of carer's allowance for 2018 by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18601/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Working Family Payment Applications
Brendan Howlin
1417. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for the working family payment by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18884/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Brendan Howlin
1422. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a review of the decision to refuse their application for carer's allowance. [18973/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Local Authority Finances
Brendan Howlin
1508. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount issued annually over the past five years in compensation for malicious damage to property under the compensation scheme established under the Malicious Injuries Act 1981 and the Malicious Injuries (Amendment) Act 1986; the amount paid out annually over the past five years that specifically relates to compensation for the theft of ATM cash machines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19054/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Planning Issues
Brendan Howlin
1595. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when he will publish the review by a person (details supplied) into certain planning matters in respect of Donegal County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20062/19]
Wed, 17 Apr 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Brendan Howlin
1. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach the role his Department is playing in preparing for a hard Brexit. [15024/19]
Wed, 17 Apr 2019
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Brexit Negotiations
Brendan Howlin
9. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the British Prime Minister, Mrs. May, since the indicative votes took place; and if he has discussed with her the prospect of direct rule in Northern Ireland. [16480/19]
Wed, 17 Apr 2019
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Taoiseach's Communications
Brendan Howlin
15. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent conversations with the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Ms Jacinda Ardern. [16481/19]
Wed, 17 Apr 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brendan Howlin
187. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to allocating a person (details supplied) a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17995/19]
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Brendan Howlin
4. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his visit to the United States of America and his meeting with President Donald Trump and representatives of Congress; and the other meetings he held. [13954/19]
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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Cabinet Committee Meetings
Brendan Howlin
8. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee E, health, last met. [15023/19]