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Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Health Services Staff Remuneration
John Brassil
444. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health his plans to use the WRC agreement of 2017 which sets out a clear vision for the role of healthcare support assistants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25364/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Home Care Packages
John Brassil
445. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if the full cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment process has been completed in respect of switching to a fair deal model for home care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25365/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Home Help Service Data
John Brassil
446. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health when the HSE plans to communicate with healthcare support assistants in relation to the embargo on new and additional hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25368/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Court Judgments
John Brassil
450. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the plans the HSE has to ensure a ruling (details supplied) is implemented in full in compliance with legislation for all relevant staff groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25375/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Court Judgments
John Brassil
454. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the length of time the attention of the HSE was drawn to a ruling (details supplied) and its legislative obligation to implement same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25424/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Home Help Service Data
John Brassil
455. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the reason healthcare support assistants were informed regarding the embargo on the delivery of a new or additional home support hours through the media; the reason the HSE did not communicate this decision with its staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25425/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Traffic Management
John Brassil
542. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected commencement and completion date for traffic management measures by Transport Infrastructure Ireland at Derryquay, Derrymore East, County Kerry. [24872/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Carer's Benefit Eligibility
John Brassil
595. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on a criterion set out for carer's benefit (details supplied); if she will review and reform the criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24976/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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State Pension (Contributory)
John Brassil
143. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Finance if clarification will be provided on a matter in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23239/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
John Brassil
259. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills if grant or other funding is available to an Irish student (details supplied) undertaking postgraduate studies in the UK for the coming academic year 2019-20; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23655/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Medicinal Products Prices
John Brassil
402. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if a body (details supplied) will be included in negotiations for the next national medicine pricing agreement to take effect in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23205/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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HSE Properties
John Brassil
525. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 119 of 16 May 2019, when buildings works were completed; the reason for the time between completion of buildings works and equipping and commissioning the facility; if there has been use of the building in the intervening time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23690/19]
Thu, 30 May 2019
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State Pension (Contributory)
John Brassil
161. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will examine an anomaly in the case of a person (details supplied) in relation to the new total contribution approach; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23134/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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Driver Licences
John Brassil
389. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if provision will be made to amend the driver licence of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22432/19]
Wed, 22 May 2019
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Pharmacy Services
John Brassil
126. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the expected date for the implementation and roll-out of a comprehensive pharmacy-based minor ailment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22137/19]
Wed, 22 May 2019
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Pharmacy Services
John Brassil
127. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health when contractual negotiations will commence with a union (details supplied) on the reform, modernisation and expansion of pharmacy services; the length of time the negotiations will last; when the resulting changes will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22138/19]
Wed, 22 May 2019
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Pharmacy Services
John Brassil
128. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the date on which he will commence discussions with pharmacy contractors regarding the unwinding of FEMPI for community pharmacists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22139/19]
Wed, 22 May 2019
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Pharmacy Services
John Brassil
129. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health when pharmacies will be permitted to dispense oral contraception without prescription under plans for free contraception being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22140/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Home Renovation Incentive Scheme Data
John Brassil
150. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Finance if he will review a decision by the Revenue Commissioners to refuse the home renovation incentive, HRI, to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21524/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Home Care Packages Provision
John Brassil
375. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if additional home care hours can be provided to persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21519/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Ambulance Service Provision
John Brassil
389. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health his views on the situation affecting the availability of ambulances (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21623/19]
Thu, 16 May 2019
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Hospital Accommodation Provision
John Brassil
119. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the status of the opening of a facility at a location (details supplied); when the facility will be available for use by patients; the purpose for which the facility is being used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21238/19]
Thu, 16 May 2019
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Back to Education Allowance Eligibility
John Brassil
170. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a graduate of a level 7 course is not entitled to apply for the back to education allowance for a level 8 course in a different discipline (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21216/19]
Thu, 16 May 2019
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Back to Education Allowance Expenditure
John Brassil
171. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated amount it would cost to expand back to education allowance-approved postgraduate courses in line with postgraduate approved courses by SUSI; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21218/19]
Wed, 15 May 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
John Brassil
41. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if the drug ocrelizumab will be available for persons with multiple sclerosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20812/19]
Wed, 15 May 2019
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Medicinal Products Regulation
John Brassil
72. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health when a biosimilars policy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20811/19]
Wed, 15 May 2019
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Emergency Works Scheme Applications
John Brassil
113. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 234 of 9 April 2019, his plans to address the health and safety issues at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21014/19]
Wed, 15 May 2019
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National Treatment Purchase Fund
John Brassil
204. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the reason there is no NTPF initiative in counties Cork and Kerry for ophthalmology outpatient appointments in view of the long wait times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21100/19]
Thu, 9 May 2019
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Community Employment Schemes Supervisors
John Brassil
53. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will arrange a meeting as requested by a union (details supplied) to discuss the implementation of a pension scheme for community employment supervisors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20238/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Human Rights
John Brassil
80. Deputy John Brassil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the human rights violations in the Kingdom of Bahrain; the sanctions there will be in response to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18529/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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VAT Rate Application
John Brassil
113. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Finance if provisions will be considered to help maintain the viability of small rural businesses, in particular rural pubs, in the form of an increase of the VAT threshold from €75,000 to €150,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18575/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
John Brassil
658. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the status of a medical appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18581/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
John Brassil
663. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details suppled); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18600/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Disability Support Services Provision
John Brassil
668. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health his views on the residential centre for adults with autism at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry that remains unoccupied five years after completion; the steps being taken to progress its opening in view of the shortfall in services for persons with autism in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18615/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Diabetes Strategy
John Brassil
763. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the policies the HSE has in place to inform and educate persons diagnosed with type 2 diabetes of the reversibility of the illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18961/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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National Treatment Purchase Fund Eligibility
John Brassil
789. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be referred for treatment via the National Treatment Purchase Fund, NTPF, at a facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19024/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Nursing Home Services
John Brassil
879. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the dedicated nursing support services available for persons with Parkinson's disease; the locations of same; his plans to expand services for persons in counties Cork and Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19392/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
John Brassil
951. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19655/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Cancer Services Provision
John Brassil
1051. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if there is an overspend to date in 2019 of €11 million at University Hospital Kerry, the measures in place to address this matter; the services that will be affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19942/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Mobile Telephony Services
John Brassil
1217. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the safety of 5G technology. [18684/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Road Safety
John Brassil
1275. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is compulsory for cyclists and walkers using rural roads to wear high-visibility safety gear; if not, if he will consider a change in the legislation for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18652/19]
Thu, 18 Apr 2019
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Closed-Circuit Television Systems Provision
John Brassil
132. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will liaise with the respective Departments and accelerate the deployment of closed-circuit television schemes nationally, further to the recent recommendations of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality report on community policing and rural crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18184/19]
Thu, 18 Apr 2019
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
John Brassil
170. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if a foot brace will be allocated to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18145/19]
Thu, 18 Apr 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
John Brassil
193. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if a scan for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18202/19]
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
John Brassil
323. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); the average wait time on the routine and urgent list for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17424/19]
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
John Brassil
324. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); when the person was added to the wait list; the average wait time on the routine and urgent list for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17425/19]
Thu, 11 Apr 2019
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Health Services Staff Data
John Brassil
117. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the number employed in whole-time equivalent terms for staff categories (details supplied) by CHO in tabular form. [17009/19]
Thu, 11 Apr 2019
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Home Loan Scheme
John Brassil
223. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the remaining budget allocation available for pending applications of the final allocation for 2018 approved to Kerry County Council for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17100/19]
Wed, 10 Apr 2019
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National Treatment Purchase Fund Data
John Brassil
129. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the number of the 40,000 first outpatient appointments and treatments under the NTPF arranged to date in 2019; the hospitals that have been allocated outpatient NTPF capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16864/19]
Tue, 9 Apr 2019
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State Examinations
John Brassil
201. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a scribe will be made available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16174/19]