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Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans
Mary Butler
199. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the outpatient ENT waiting list at University Hospital Waterford, where 3,437 people are waiting in excess of 18 months (details supplied). [14407/19]
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans
Mary Butler
200. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the outpatient dermatology waiting list at University Hospital Waterford, where 973 people are waiting in excess of 18 months (details supplied). [14408/19]
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans
Mary Butler
201. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the outpatient respiratory medicine waiting list at University Hospital Waterford, where 604 people are waiting in excess of 18 months (details supplied). [14409/19]
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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Broadband Service Provision
Mary Butler
228. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to prioritise primary and secondary schools for connection to the fibre optic network as soon as the procurement process for the national broadband plan, NBP, is finalised; when the bidder for the State intervention network will be appointed; when work will commence; the way in which he plans to prioritise the properties particularly adjacent to or in the amber target areas working in conjunction with the mobile phone and broadband task force and broadband officers already in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14302/19]
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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Broadband Service Provision
Mary Butler
233. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to prioritise primary and secondary schools for connection to the fibre optic network as soon as the procurement process for the NBP is finalised in particular for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14422/19]
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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Fuel Allowance Eligibility
Mary Butler
265. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to review the process of awarding fuel allowance in certain circumstances (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14290/19]
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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State Pensions Payments
Mary Butler
277. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a claim for updated or increased State pension for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14419/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Mary Butler
290. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for funding by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12805/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Mary Butler
642. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when 2019 applications for funding under section 39 will be accepted, considered and approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12948/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Home Help Service Provision
Mary Butler
693. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for home help services in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13193/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Home Loan Scheme
Mary Butler
1411. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when funding will recommence for local authorities for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme. [13533/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Mary Butler
332. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will have a follow-up appointment with the dermatology unit at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11698/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Home Care Packages Data
Mary Butler
364. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of intensive home care packages for persons with dementia allocated in 2018, by CHO in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11881/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Treatment Abroad Scheme
Mary Butler
365. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Waterford who applied for the treatment abroad scheme in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11882/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Mary Butler
366. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a cataract operation at University Hospital Waterford for longer than six, 12 and 18 months, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11883/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Hospital Procedures
Mary Butler
367. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who had elective surgery cancelled or rescheduled more than once in 2017 and 2018 at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11884/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Hospital Appointments Delays
Mary Butler
368. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting follow-up appointments for knee and hip operations at University Hospital Waterford in 2017 and 2018, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11885/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Home Care Packages Data
Mary Butler
369. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of home help hours allocated under the home care package in each of the years 2016 to 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11886/19]
Wed, 6 Mar 2019
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Salmon Hardship Scheme
Mary Butler
246. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if consideration has been given to a buy-out scheme for salmon fishery licence holders; if so, the position regarding same; if there is an option available to offer licences for sale; if a compensation package will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11021/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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Schools Establishment
Mary Butler
183. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans in regard to opening an Educate Together primary school in Dungarvan, County Waterford; if the location is part of his commitment in the reconfiguration process; the timescale envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10254/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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School Patronage
Mary Butler
209. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 233 of 26 February 2019, the timeframe for the provision of an Educate Together primary school in Dungarvan, County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10853/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Mary Butler
430. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a connection to the fibre optic network in an area will be arranged for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10720/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Mary Butler
139. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the reason the octuvite lutein MacuShield tablet is no longer available under the general medical services scheme for persons over 60 years of age; his plans to reinstate the tablets onto the medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9915/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Seniors Alert Scheme
Mary Butler
205. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the plans he has put in place in the event of a hard Brexit in relation to the senior alert scheme and the provision of panic buttons to ensure that there will be an adequate supply of this equipment for the elderly and vulnerable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9881/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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School Patronage
Mary Butler
233. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide an Educate Together primary school in Dungarvan, County Waterford; the timeframe for this proposal; the proposed location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9682/19]
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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Emergency Departments Staff
Mary Butler
141. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 372 of 29 January 2019, the rota of consultant presence for the emergency department on Saturdays and Sundays at University Hospital Waterford, UHW, from January to December 2018. [8552/19]
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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Emergency Departments Staff
Mary Butler
143. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if consultant cardiologists provided consultant presence on Saturdays and Sundays in the emergency department at Univeristy Hospital Waterford, UHW, from January to December 2018. [8555/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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National Children's Hospital Expenditure
Mary Butler
174. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the cost overrun in relation to the national children’s hospital; the capital projects which will be deferred as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8071/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Addiction Treatment Services
Mary Butler
365. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when additional funding will be made available to task forces through an emerging needs fund; his strategy in terms of targeting those resources in favour of local needs identified by task forces in line with their key role in implementing the national drugs strategy; the way in which funding will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7880/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Administration
Mary Butler
544. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects the sports capital grants for 2019 to be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7925/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Administration
Mary Butler
557. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the sports capital grants for 2019 will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8069/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Regional Airports
Mary Butler
558. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposed runway extension at Waterford Regional Airport; if capital funding will be provided to supplement funding from Waterford City and County Council and investors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8072/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Ferry Services
Mary Butler
559. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the interaction he has had with a company (details supplied) since it announced the discontinuation of ferries from Rosslare Europort to France for summer 2019 in view of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8073/19]
Tue, 12 Feb 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Mary Butler
400. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will have a follow-up appointment at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6499/19]
Tue, 12 Feb 2019
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Mary Butler
740. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the entitlements persons (details supplied) under EU regulations are entitled to in terms of optical and dental benefits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7032/19]
Tue, 12 Feb 2019
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State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility
Mary Butler
741. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason October 1946 was chosen as the cut-off date for those affected by pension anomalies since the changes in legislation in 2012; her plans on making changes to this date; if she will consider inclusion of those born prior to this date whose pensions were affected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7033/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Home Care Packages Data
Mary Butler
95. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the increase in home support hours being provided for in the 2019 HSE service plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5252/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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IDA Ireland
Mary Butler
303. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of IDA premises in Waterford city and county; the status of same; if they are occupied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5343/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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IDA Ireland
Mary Butler
304. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the reason Waterford lags far behind other cities on IDA job creation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5344/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Cancer Screening Programmes
Mary Butler
343. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if financial provision is being made available for the 6,000 women who will need to have a retest carried out following a previous smear test the results of which were deemed to be unreliable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5072/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Live Exports
Mary Butler
494. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied). [5291/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Mary Butler
539. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of the national broadband plan at a location (details supplied); when it will be connected; the rationale for not including it and a number of other houses in the area with connection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5611/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Mary Butler
560. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding an application for funding under the sports capital grant scheme by a club (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5295/19]
Thu, 31 Jan 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Mary Butler
149. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for an outpatients appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4749/19]
Thu, 31 Jan 2019
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Tattooing and Body Piercing Regulation
Mary Butler
187. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the status of his plans to regulate the piercing and tattoo sector; the status of guidelines on the sector; the age of consent for such procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4871/19]
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Hospital Staff Data
Mary Butler
369. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant cardiologist whole-time equivalent posts in place in University Hospital Waterford, UHW; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4082/19]
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Hospital Staff Data
Mary Butler
370. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent cardiac consultants required to provide 24-7 cardiac cover at University Hospital Waterford, UHW; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4083/19]
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Hospital Consultant Contracts
Mary Butler
371. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if enhanced cardiac care was provided at University Hospital Waterford, UHW, on Saturday and Sunday and whether the current consultant cardiologists employed at UHW under their current contracts would be able to provide this extra cover. [4084/19]
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Hospital Consultant Contracts
Mary Butler
372. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the rota of consultant cover for the emergency department at University Hospital Waterford, UHW, for all weekends from January 2018 to December 2018; and if consultant cover at weekends for the emergency department is voluntary or a condition of contract. [4085/19]
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Hospital Services
Mary Butler
373. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if the mobile unit located at University Hospital Waterford, UHW, which provides diagnostic cardiac care is capable of delivering PPCI intervention care in its current format; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4086/19]
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Health Services Funding
Mary Butler
374. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if funding of €4.35 million has been agreed and allocated to provide a permanent second catheterisation laboratory at University Hospital Waterford, UHW, as per a previous meeting with Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas from County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4087/19]
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Hospital Services
Mary Butler
375. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when he expects the appointment of an additional cardiology consultant at University Hospital Waterford, UHW, to provide for an expansion of cover from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4088/19]
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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HSE Reviews
Mary Butler
376. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the expected completion date of the national review for cardiac services being undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4089/19]
Wed, 23 Jan 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Mary Butler
100. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for a new school building by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3284/19]
Wed, 23 Jan 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans
Mary Butler
157. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking or will undertake to further reduce the outpatient waiting lists in dermatology at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3273/19]
Wed, 23 Jan 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Mary Butler
159. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for a knee replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3282/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Minor Works Scheme Payments
Mary Butler
173. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the minor works grant 2018 has issued to a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2375/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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General Practitioner Services
Mary Butler
472. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the way in which a person (details supplied) can access the local general practitioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3108/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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TAMS Appeals
Mary Butler
480. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a TAMS appeal process will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2376/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Cycling Policy
Mary Butler
538. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the barriers which prevented the completion in 2018 of the review of the national cycling policy framework which was included in the 2017 climate mitigation plan; the revised completion date for same; if intermediate goals are being put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2413/19]
Thu, 17 Jan 2019
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Hospital Appointments Delays
Mary Butler
142. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) to see an ENT specialist will be expedited. [2093/19]
Thu, 17 Jan 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Mary Butler
147. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for a gastroenterologist at UHW; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2113/19]
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
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National Broadband Plan
Mary Butler
223. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the national broadband plan; when an area (details supplied) will have full broadband cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1863/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Tracker Mortgage Examination
Mary Butler
182. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Finance if the review by the Central Bank of tracker mortgages has been completed in full; the expected outcome for mortgage account-holders who may have been the subject of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54143/18]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Research Funding
Mary Butler
290. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills if applicants placed on the reserve list were successful in securing funding under a programme (details supplied); the name of the applicants; the number of successful applicants that did not take up the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54404/18]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Mary Butler
610. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to granting pregnant mothers with type 1 diabetes access to the FreeStyle Libre device; his plans for this measure to come into practice in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54331/18]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Mary Butler
756. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a cataract operation for a person (details supplied) at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1406/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Animal Welfare
Mary Butler
826. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54300/18]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Regional Airports
Mary Butler
900. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a decision will be taken in relation to the application submitted on behalf of Waterford Airport, Waterford City and County Council and other interested investors to extend the runway at the airport; if the necessary extra capital of €5 million will be provided to facilitate the extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54334/18]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Labour Activation Measures
Mary Butler
1080. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the workers of a company (details supplied) will have the relevant State supports for upskilling and securing new jobs as a matter of priority for the number of employees which is approximately 25 persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1056/19]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Diabetes Strategy
Mary Butler
408. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the supports and services available to adult patients of type 1 and 2 diabetes at University Hospital Waterford (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53090/18]
Thu, 13 Dec 2018
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Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Eligibility
Mary Butler
168. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the area of Stonehouse, Kilmeaden, County Waterford, was not included in the review of areas qualifying for payment under the areas of natural constraint scheme; the criteria used to determine these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52550/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Jobs Data
Mary Butler
82. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Taoiseach the additional jobs added in the 12 months to Q3 2018 in County Waterford from the latest labour force survey. [50505/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Mary Butler
334. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive confirmation of admission to National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dún Laoghaire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51653/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Mary Butler
443. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the outcome of an application for funding under the sports capital programme for a club (details supplied) will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51776/18]
Wed, 5 Dec 2018
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National Dementia Strategy
Mary Butler
40. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if the 2019 HSE service plan will provide for new and expanded services for persons living with dementia. [50724/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Hospital Consultant Recruitment
Mary Butler
304. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the consultant neurologist post at University Hospital Waterford which appears to be have been vacated recently with no replacement appointed; when he envisages a suitable replacement for the position; the contingency plans in place for the persons who now find themselves without a consultant to administer pain management procedures; the overall plan to manage the waiting list at the hospital where patients have been advised it could take up to 18 months to be seen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50140/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Medicinal Products Expenditure
Mary Butler
313. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the annual cost of prescription diabetes medications as a percentage of the annual cost of prescription medications to the HSE in each of the past three years and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50170/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Health Services Data
Mary Butler
314. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the annual cost of diabetes care in each of the past three years and to date in 2018; the cost as a percentage of the annual health budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50172/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Mary Butler
325. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for pain management at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50207/18]
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
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Departmental Funding
Mary Butler
272. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of an application on behalf of Waterford City and County Council in relation to capital funding approval for the North Quays project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48425/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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State Pension (Contributory) Appeals
Mary Butler
545. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will be contacted about their pension payment which is €14 under the maximum rate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48848/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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Disability Allowance Applications
Mary Butler
548. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on an application for disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48880/18]
Tue, 20 Nov 2018
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Pension Provisions
Mary Butler
339. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be contacted in relation to a pension payment which is €14 under the maximum rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47713/18]
Tue, 20 Nov 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Mary Butler
349. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [47733/18]
Tue, 20 Nov 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Mary Butler
363. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the reason the foot shoe clinic for those with disabilities was relocated from Dungarvan Community Hospital to UHW; if his attention has been drawn to the inconvenience this has caused to those that use this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47770/18]
Tue, 20 Nov 2018
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Mobility Allowance Eligibility
Mary Butler
431. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has had their payment reduced from €208.50 to €78 per month; the reason this person was not included in those being paid mobility allowance on an interim basis pending the establishment of a new transport support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48033/18]
Tue, 20 Nov 2018
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Waste Disposal
Mary Butler
526. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there is a waiver available for disposal of incontinence pads for adults with disabilities due to the changes in refuse charges which are not pay-by-weight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47771/18]
Thu, 15 Nov 2018
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School Transport Provision
Mary Butler
69. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a seat on a school bus will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47486/18]
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review
Mary Butler
179. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the status of the reforms of the fair deal scheme relating to small businesses and farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47252/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Working Family Payment
Mary Butler
86. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason the working family payment is not eligible for the Christmas bonus; and if she has given consideration to extending this bonus in the short term. [46862/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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State Pension (Contributory)
Mary Butler
120. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding persons who have had anomalies in their pensions due to the way pension contributions have been calculated since the changes in 2012; the number of persons who have been contacted to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46861/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Minor Works Scheme Payments
Mary Butler
229. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the minor works grant 2018 will issue to schools; if it will issue before the end of 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46707/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Rural Practice Allowance Scheme
Mary Butler
322. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the timeframe in respect of a review of documentation (details supplied) already submitted to the National Contracts Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46556/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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HSE Planning
Mary Butler
365. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health to outline the winter plan that has been put in place to deal with the expected winter vomiting bug at University Hospital Waterford; and the expected demand for extra capacity for winter 2018. [46759/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Hospital Services
Mary Butler
366. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health to outline his plans for extra bed capacity in the short term at University Hospital Waterford. [46760/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Hospital Services
Mary Butler
367. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health to outline his plans for extra bed capacity in the long term at University Hospital Waterford. [46761/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Hospital Services
Mary Butler
368. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health to outline his plans to expedite discharge from acute hospitals due to the fact that 136,239 delayed discharges were registered at various hospitals in 2018; his views on whether delayed discharges are caused in some instances due to the lack of home care supports being provided in community home settings; and his further views on the fact that the waiting list has now reached 6,000 persons waiting for home care supports. [46762/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Data
Mary Butler
452. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of persons under 21 years of age who have access to the FreeStyle Libre under the long-term illness scheme; the number of persons over 21 years of age who now have access to the FreeStyle Libre under the long-term illness scheme, in tabular form by CHO and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47152/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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School Transport Provision
Mary Butler
244. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a rural bus service provided by Bus Éireann continues and will continue to serve a school (details supplied) and its environs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44932/18]