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Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Disability Services Data
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
450. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for residential care for adults with an intellectual disability in counties Cavan and Monaghan in each of the years 2008 to 2018, in tabular form. [26474/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Disability Services Data
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
451. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the number of adults with intellectual disabilities in residential care in counties Cavan and Monaghan in each of the years 2008 to 2018, in tabular form. [26475/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
468. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the waiting lists for children seeking access to a speech and language therapist by CHO in tabular form; the number of additional speech and language therapists required to eliminate waiting lists for same; and the estimated cost of employing such therapists in line with the Disability Act 2005. [26637/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
469. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the waiting lists for children seeking access to an occupational therapist by CHO in tabular form; the number of additional occupational therapists required to eliminate waiting lists for occupational therapy; and the estimated costs of employing such therapists in line with the Disability Act 2005. [26638/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
470. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the waiting lists for children seeking access to physiotherapy by CHO in tabular form; the number of additional physiotherapists required to eliminate waiting lists for same; and the estimated costs of employing such therapists in line with the Disability Act 2005. [26639/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Psychological Services Waiting Lists
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
471. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the waiting lists for children seeking access to psychologists by CHO in tabular form; the number of additional psychologists required to eliminate waiting lists for psychology treatments; and the estimated costs of employing such psychologists in line with the Disability Act 2005. [26640/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Rare Diseases
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
492. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the full range of State supports provided to persons with Friedreich's ataxia; the annual resource support provided to an organisation (details supplied); the supports or level of involvement by Ireland in research towards identifying a treatment or cure for the disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26730/19]
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
525. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health when he plans to publish the report on the pricing review of the nursing home fair deal scheme that was to conclude on 1 June 2017. [26884/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
408. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health when funding will be provided following approval of a transport place for a person (details supplied) in order that they can be transported from their residence to their education setting and supporting their additional needs and requirements [25283/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Disability Support Services Provision
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
493. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the steps he has taken and plans to take following his recent meeting with family members of a group (details supplied); when persons can expect to access the residential care service they need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25555/19]
Wed, 12 Jun 2019
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Road Network
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
216. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a full and urgent assessment will be requested on the need to introduce slip lanes for traffic exiting the N2 at Castleblayney (details supplied) in the interest of road users' safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24454/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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School Transport Provision
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
257. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills when funding will be provided following approval of a transport place for a person (details supplied) in order that the person can be transported from the residence to the education setting, supporting the person's additional needs and requirements. [23625/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Disability Support Services
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
681. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the HSE waiting times for assessments of needs for children with additional needs to date over the past five years by CHO area in tabular form. [24176/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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Parking Regulations
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
386. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a vehicle displaying a valid blue badge can park on areas other than a designated disabled parking space and other valid parking areas; if it is the case that when they are already taken the vehicle owner and-or driver can park on double yellow lines in circumstances in which no obstruction or danger is present; the position in other EU countries, including the UK, in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22351/19]
Wed, 15 May 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
42. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the status of the protracted engagement between representatives of the Health Service Executive and a company (details supplied); if the most recent offer from the company presents an acceptable package to allow for approval to issue for reimbursement of Spinraza; his views on whether a further delay in reaching an agreement would be unacceptable to a caring child healthcare conscious society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20857/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
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Forensic Science Ireland
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
233. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the waiting times for examination of items of possible evidence by trained forensic technicians; if there is a fast-tracking of items in specific cases, that is, cases of rape and other serious offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20736/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
645. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Meath will receive a hospital appointment at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan. [18547/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
661. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [18598/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Home Care Packages Data
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
919. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the number of approved home care packages including home help hours applications for which no funding has been released by county across each county of CHO 1; the length of time the longest of these is awaiting the release of funds to allow the packages commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19541/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Home Care Packages Data
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
920. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the number of approved home care packages including home help hours applications for which no funding has been released by each CHO area; the length of time the longest of these is awaiting the release of funds to allow the packages commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19542/19]