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Wed, 11 Oct 2017
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Research Centres Programme
James Lawless
77. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she has given consideration to the provision of an annual funding scheme for the provision of physical infrastructure such as equipment, buildings, libraries and laboratories untied to specific centres or priority areas to further research activities in third level institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43136/17]
Wed, 4 Oct 2017
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Occupational Therapy
James Lawless
130. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if an occupational therapist report for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42033/17]
Wed, 4 Oct 2017
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Affordable Childcare Scheme Eligibility
James Lawless
208. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will review the workings of the affordable childcare scheme to allow for full crèche entitlement (details supplied) for those attending on non-consecutive days; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42002/17]
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
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UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
James Lawless
216. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he has taken to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; the timeframe for ratification of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41295/17]
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
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Financial Services Regulation
James Lawless
76. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the practice by which banks are requesting know-your-customer-type anti-money-laundering documentation (details supplied) for accounts held by voluntary and community groups under threat of accounts being frozen should such documentation fail to be provided within one week; if he will request the Central Bank to direct some latitude to be given regarding timelines in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40325/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Carer's Allowance Eligibility
James Lawless
38. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on whether in cases in which one parent is in receipt of carer's allowance for a child and then passes away, the system should allow for an automatic or at least smoother transfer to the surviving parent rather than requiring a new application, which brings additional stresses in addition to financial difficulties at an already very difficult time for the bereaved family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39444/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Research Funding
James Lawless
127. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if her Department conducted an analysis on the TRL status of research projects funding by agencies under its aegis. [39159/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Institutes of Technology
James Lawless
128. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if her Department has carried out an analysis of the impact of SME research supports developed in institutes of technology with aid from Enterprise Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39173/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Research Funding Data
James Lawless
131. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of SMEs that have undertaken applied research in conjunction with a funded agency or institution under the aegis of her Department in each of the past ten years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39178/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Research Funding Data
James Lawless
132. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if her Department has conducted an analysis concerning the objectives of the Science Foundation Ireland strategic partnership programme; the level of funding provided on both basic and applied research by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39188/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Research Funding Data
James Lawless
134. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of doctoral students and post-doctoral researchers funded by the agencies under her aegis in each of the past ten years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39202/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Research Funding Data
James Lawless
135. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the State agencies that are involved in research funding; the annual budget for research funding for each; the criteria applied to applications under each agency and to different streams within each agency in which they exist, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39302/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Higher Education Institutions
James Lawless
222. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has requested an analysis of the status of research infrastructure within higher education institutes, HEIs; his plans for reviewing and funding strategic development plans in the HEIs; if he has carried out an analysis of the impact on HEIs of the potential withdrawal of UK HEIs from EU funding programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39207/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Nursing Home Accommodation Provision
James Lawless
406. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if his Department will facilitate a transfer of a person (details supplied) to a nursing home closer to their family in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39291/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Services for People with Disabilities
James Lawless
480. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if he has given consideration to adding a dietician to the services potentially provided following an assessment of need report being produced for a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39575/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Hospital Complaints Procedures
James Lawless
481. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if he will examine complaints made regarding the care of a person (details supplied) in relation to St. James's Hospital, Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39576/17]
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Broadband Service Speeds
James Lawless
570. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a location (details supplied) can expect to receive a broadband upgrade in view of the fact the current levels of broadband speed at this address are unsatisfactory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39343/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Special Educational Needs Staff
James Lawless
324. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the decision to revoke a special needs assistant for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37150/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Disability Support Services Provision
James Lawless
772. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health when home help hours will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36898/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
James Lawless
928. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied). [37310/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Internet Safety
James Lawless
1470. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there is a certification authority issuing secure certificates for Internet communication (details supplied); if that authority falls under the auspices of the State; if certificates are used to access State services; and if there is a certificate exchange with other European states to access citizen information. [38559/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
James Lawless
266. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine the way in which the July education programme is paid to recipients later in the calendar year; if the payment date can be brought forward to when the hours in the programme are worked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35059/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Primary Care Services Provision
James Lawless
676. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health when a child psychologist within the primary care services of Kildare north is expected to be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35020/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
James Lawless
766. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment with a speech and language therapist and an occupational therapist for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35314/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Home Help Service Provision
James Lawless
877. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if he will extend the number of home help hours awarded to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35616/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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National Broadband Plan
James Lawless
1274. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive a broadband upgrade in view of the fact that the current levels of broadband speed at this address are unsatisfactory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35055/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
James Lawless
1485. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will investigate the delay regarding a carer's allowance appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35151/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Teachers' Remuneration
James Lawless
266. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address the situation whereby a teacher is hired on a fixed-term contract but is listed as a substitute teacher on his or her payslip (details supplied) without receiving the pay and conditions of a substitute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33592/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Data Protection Commissioner
James Lawless
403. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to expand the office of the Data Protection Commissioner over 2018 (details supplied). [34191/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
James Lawless
479. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33604/17]
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
James Lawless
752. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if the request for a CAT scan for a person (details supplied) can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34160/17]
Wed, 12 Jul 2017
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Ministerial Responsibilities
James Lawless
70. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the responsibilities between him and the Ministers of State at his Department; and his views on whether an additional Minister of State with responsibility for equality and law reform would be useful for his Department. [32676/17]
Wed, 12 Jul 2017
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Garda Resources
James Lawless
94. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to retain and properly resource the Garda Technical Bureau as a stand-alone dedicated crime investigation unit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32690/17]
Wed, 12 Jul 2017
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Basic Payment Scheme Administration
James Lawless
340. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will he review the EU basic payment scheme to include willow as one of the crops eligible for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33178/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
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Curragh Plains Representative Forum
James Lawless
58. Deputy James Lawless asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures his Department has put in place to safeguard the unique heritage of the Curragh plains or is in the process of putting in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32505/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
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Commencement of Legislation
James Lawless
88. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the sections of the Constructions Contracts Act 2013 that still remain to be commenced; the timeframe for completion of the said sections to be commenced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32251/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
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Disability Services Funding
James Lawless
376. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if he will provide funding for additional seven day residential care for a service (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32167/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
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Generic Drugs Substitution
James Lawless
394. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health to outline his plans to commence the consultation process on a national biosimilars policy, which he indicated he would commence in March 2017; the reason for the delay in launching this consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32268/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists
James Lawless
396. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if will expedite a surgery date for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32310/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
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Health Services Funding
James Lawless
448. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if he will award funding for a day care centre place to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32621/17]
Thu, 6 Jul 2017
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Ministerial Functions
James Lawless
35. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills the responsibilities of the newly created role of the Minister of State with responsibility for higher education; and the way in which it integrates with the existing role of the Minister of State with responsibility for training, skills and innovation and with his Department and the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. [29463/17]
Thu, 6 Jul 2017
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Third Level Admissions Data
James Lawless
45. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills his projections for growth in higher education student numbers over the next decade; the way in which he proposes that demand will be met; the projected costings involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31572/17]
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
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International Bodies Membership
James Lawless
74. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she is considering advancing Ireland's efforts to join CERN; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31261/17]
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
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International Bodies Membership
James Lawless
75. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the levels of engagement between her Department and the governing bodies of CERN. [31262/17]
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
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Hospital Appointments Delays
James Lawless
325. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the continued reason for the delay in treatment for a person (details supplied). [30789/17]
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
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Disabilities Assessments
James Lawless
362. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health when an assessment of need will be carried out for a person (details supplied); if his Department can expedite this assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30963/17]
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
James Lawless
379. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the status of a matter relating to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31076/17]
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
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Waste Disposal Charges
James Lawless
512. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to outline the way in which the figure of €75 was determined in respect of the grant allocated to qualifying families under the pay-by-weight scheme; if this is the maximum grant figure; the detail of the consultation process taken or to be taken with relevant stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31439/17]
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
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Defence Forces Personnel Data
James Lawless
683. Deputy James Lawless asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel in the Defence Forces receiving technical pay group 3 in each of the years from 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30788/17]
Thu, 29 Jun 2017
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Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy
James Lawless
9. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she has considered the need for a dedicated stand-alone office of a chief science adviser that would be free of other responsibilities and solely responsible for advising the Government and its members on scientific and research issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30412/17]
Thu, 29 Jun 2017
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International Bodies Membership
James Lawless
27. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she has assessed the considerable economic, educational and research opportunities that the State could avail of as a member of CERN; if her Department is engaging with the possibility of Ireland joining CERN as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30413/17]
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
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Park and Ride Facilities
James Lawless
38. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to allocate a budget for the provision of park and ride facilities in a number of towns (details supplied) in County Kildare in which the requirement for park and ride is crucial in order to increase usage of public transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30199/17]
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
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Road Network
James Lawless
61. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to deal with the increasing travel demand across the Dublin region in general; the position regarding the implementation of the Leinster outer orbital ring road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30198/17]
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
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Community Employment Schemes Review
James Lawless
290. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 42 of 31 May 2017, the stage the review process is at regarding community employment schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30435/17]
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
James Lawless
95. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the methodology being used by a company (details supplied) in its roll-out of fibre broadband; if his attention has been drawn to the sporadic nature of the roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29484/17]
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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Public Transport
James Lawless
520. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the passenger numbers for train stations (details supplied) in County Kildare in each of the years 2012 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; if the opening of the Phoenix Park tunnel and extended leap card zone has increased numbers in these stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30179/17]
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
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Services for People with Disabilities
James Lawless
213. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health when an assessment of need will take place for a person (details supplied); if this will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29205/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Garda Stations
James Lawless
905. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to reopen the garda station in Kill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29102/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
James Lawless
1222. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the date of an operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27410/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
James Lawless
1268. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the UK’s competition and markets authority decision to investigate the manufacturers of the medicine Remicade as a result of the latter’s alleged abuse of a dominant market position arising from its use of an anti-competitive discount scheme intended, it is alleged, to prevent the use of more affordable biosimilar medicines; if his attention has been further drawn to similar practices in the market in Ireland; his views on whether a similar investigation is required in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27675/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Primary Care Centres
James Lawless
1307. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the services, facilities and staffing levels that will be allocated to the new primary health care facility due to open in Kilcock, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27791/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
James Lawless
1821. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the 2017 sports capital programme; when decisions on applications will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26784/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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EU Funding
James Lawless
23. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the potential investment projects regarding education, research, development and innovation his Department has submitted to the Department of Finance for the European Fund for Strategic Investment. [26228/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Capital Expenditure Programme Review
James Lawless
39. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the levels of capital expenditure which will be allocated for infrastructure projects for Kildare North; the timeframe for these allocations; the projects for which funding will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26227/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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VAT Rate Application
James Lawless
65. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the situation in which litigants involved in family law matters have to pay 23% on their legal fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26313/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Tax Exemptions
James Lawless
66. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the situation whereby persons purchasing a house following a separation are not exempt from stamp duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26317/17]
Wed, 31 May 2017
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Health Services Provision
James Lawless
219. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health when requested supports for a person (details supplied) will be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26146/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
James Lawless
181. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the refusal of funding for an autism spectrum disorder, ASD, unit in a school (details supplied); if he will grant funding in view of the demand for the unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25523/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Building Regulations
James Lawless
230. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if the building regulations contain specific requirements for the gradient on footpaths and kerb height, in particular at points of entry to driveways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25553/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Community Employment Schemes Eligibility
James Lawless
267. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in a person (details supplied) moving from JobPath to a Tús placement; if he will expedite the transfer onto the Tús scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25339/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Care Services Provision
James Lawless
417. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health when a care plan for a person (details supplied) will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25376/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
James Lawless
441. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay of surgery for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if he will expedite an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25491/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Home Care Packages
James Lawless
502. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the status of a home health care package application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25999/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Proposed Legislation
James Lawless
78. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an overview of the general scheme of the Data Protection Bill. [24354/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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State Examinations
James Lawless
274. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter with regard to a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24770/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Social Welfare Payments Waiting Times
James Lawless
316. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in moving social welfare payments for a person (details supplied); if he will expedite the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24079/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Elder Abuse
James Lawless
425. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the actions he is taking regarding raising the awareness of elder abuse; the steps he is taking to tackle this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23999/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
James Lawless
460. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24201/17]
Thu, 18 May 2017
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Traffic Calming Measures
James Lawless
292. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a speed limit review undertaken in 2016 allowing local authorities to request speed limit changes on local and regional roads in their own areas with particular regard to County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23836/17]
Wed, 17 May 2017
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Free Travel Scheme
James Lawless
165. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to fully retain the free travel scheme; his further plans to make changes to the scheme in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23480/17]
Wed, 17 May 2017
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
James Lawless
171. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in a carer's allowance appeal for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23575/17]
Wed, 17 May 2017
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Assisted Human Reproduction
James Lawless
203. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health his plans regarding the regulation of surrogacy; the timeframe for this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23580/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Science Foundation Ireland Remit
James Lawless
60. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on whether the shift in Science Foundation Ireland's mission from basic oriented research to applied research, as per the Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) (Amendment) Act 2013, has been detrimental to the funding of frontier research here with attendant loss of skills; her plans to redress the balance; if the research priorities set out by ministerial directive following that Act are due for review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22982/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Town and Village Renewal Scheme
James Lawless
73. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the publication date for the planned framework for town centre renewal; if it will incorporate an action plan to support town centre renewal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22480/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Garda Deployment
James Lawless
103. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in County Kildare in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017; the number of gardaí likely to be assigned to County Kildare from new recruits for the remainder of 2017; and her plans to increase the number of gardaí assigned to County Kildare to cater for the increasing population, in tabular form. [22743/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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School Guidance Counsellors
James Lawless
157. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of guidance counsellors in schools in County Kildare in each of the years 2011 to 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22744/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Departmental Circulars
James Lawless
158. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to a recent circular from his Department to primary schools directing a reduction in the number of school books to be purchased by parents for each child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22745/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Water and Sewerage Schemes Status
James Lawless
209. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of funding for a group wastewater scheme in Kilmacredock, County Kildare; the timeframe and likelihood of the scheme being progressed to completion; and if other funding is available for the scheme. [22677/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Water and Sewerage Schemes Status
James Lawless
210. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of funding for Ballyna group water scheme in County Kildare; the timeframe and likelihood of the scheme being progressed to completion; and if other funding is available for the scheme. [22678/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage
James Lawless
338. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made regarding the reimbursement of a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22688/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Hospital Beds Data
James Lawless
360. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of medical and surgical beds in use in Naas hospital; his plans to increase this number in view of the expected growth in population in the area in Census 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22767/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Greenways Development
James Lawless
530. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the greenway canal route between Dublin, Sallins and Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22741/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Tourism Funding
James Lawless
531. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding issued to the relevant bodies to promote Ireland's Ancient East in 2016; the portion of this funding dedicated to the Kildare touring route; and if additional funding will be allocated for road signage to promote the route and tourism in County Kildare. [22742/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Research Funding
James Lawless
591. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the PRTLI programme; if she is satisfied that the current funding is sufficient and well structured; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23013/17]
Thu, 11 May 2017
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Turf Cutting
James Lawless
127. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when the statutory instrument dealing with the large-scale extraction of peat will be finalised and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22506/17]
Tue, 9 May 2017
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Schools Building Projects Status
James Lawless
201. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress for a new school build (details supplied); when it is expected a design team will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21635/17]
Tue, 9 May 2017
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Schools Building Projects Status
James Lawless
202. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of each new school build and school extension currently in progress across the north Kildare constituency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21636/17]
Tue, 9 May 2017
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Services for People with Disabilities
James Lawless
409. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the estimated waiting time for an assessment of need in County Kildare; if he will provide additional resources to the assessment officers in the HSE in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21680/17]
Tue, 9 May 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists
James Lawless
414. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for transfer to the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire; if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21706/17]
Tue, 9 May 2017
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HSE Staff
James Lawless
427. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was not selected for an educational course within the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21598/17]