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Thu, 7 Jul 2022
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Disability Services
Michael Moynihan
113. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of Ireland’s ratification of the Optional Protocol of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, including expected timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36704/22]
Thu, 7 Jul 2022
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Michael Moynihan
139. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his Department’s strategy to support children with disabilities to access the State-funded Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36703/22]
Wed, 6 Jul 2022
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Home Help Service
Michael Moynihan
210. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each local health office area as of 1 July 2022 or the latest date available, in tabular form; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each local health office area; the number waiting 0-3 months; the number waiting 3-6 months; the number waiting 6-12 months; and the number waiting 12 months plus in tabular form. [36342/22]
Wed, 6 Jul 2022
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Home Help Service
Michael Moynihan
211. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each local health office area as of 1 July 2022 or the latest date available, in tabular form; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; the number waiting 0-3 months; the number waiting 3-6 months; the number waiting 6-12 months; and the number waiting 12 months plus in tabular form. [36343/22]
Wed, 6 Jul 2022
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Disability Services
Michael Moynihan
212. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability currently being provided as of 1 July 2022 or the latest date available; and if he will provide a breakdown of same by CHO area in tabular form. [36344/22]
Wed, 6 Jul 2022
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Disability Services
Michael Moynihan
213. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability as of 1 July 2022; and if he will provide a breakdown of same by local health office area in tabular form. [36345/22]
Wed, 6 Jul 2022
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Disabilities Assessments
Michael Moynihan
214. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the 2005 Disability Act in each local health office area as of 1 July 2022 or the latest date available, in tabular form. [36346/22]
Wed, 6 Jul 2022
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Health Services
Michael Moynihan
215. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list and within that, the numbers waiting less than 4 months; the number waiting 4-12 months; the number waiting more than 12 months; and the numbers waiting aged 0-4, 5-17, 18-64 and aged 65 years plus for each category in each local health area as of 1 July 2022 or the latest date available, in tabular form. [36347/22]
Wed, 6 Jul 2022
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Health Services
Michael Moynihan
216. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list; and within that the numbers waiting less than 4 months, the number waiting 4-12 months and the number waiting more than 12 months; if he will also indicate for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-17 and those aged 18 years and above in each local health area as of 1 July 2022 or the latest date available, in tabular form. [36348/22]
Wed, 6 Jul 2022
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Health Services
Michael Moynihan
217. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list and within that the numbers waiting less than 4 months; the number waiting 4-12 months and the number waiting more than 12 months; and if he will indicate also for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 years and above for each local health area as of 1 July 2022 or the latest date available, in tabular form. [36349/22]
Wed, 6 Jul 2022
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Health Services
Michael Moynihan
218. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list and within that the numbers waiting less than 4 months; the number waiting 4-12 months and the number waiting more than 12 months; and if he will also indicate for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 years and above in each local health area as of 1 July 2022 or the latest date available, in tabular form. [36350/22]
Wed, 6 Jul 2022
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Health Services
Michael Moynihan
219. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list and within that the numbers waiting less than 4 months; the number waiting 4-12 months and the number waiting more than 12 months; if he will also indicate for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-4, 5-17, 18-64 and aged 65 years plus in each local health area as of 1 July 2022 or the latest date available, in tabular form. [36351/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Youth Services
Michael Moynihan
6. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update on the expansion of youth diversion projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35741/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Gambling Sector
Michael Moynihan
68. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice when she will bring forward legislation on gambling; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35740/22]
Thu, 30 Jun 2022
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School Transport
Michael Moynihan
27. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the status of the review of the school transport system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34984/22]
Thu, 23 Jun 2022
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Passport Services
Michael Moynihan
132. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of applications for passports to date in 2022 from counties Cork and Kerry; the number of passports issued; and the number of outstanding applications for passports currently awaiting processing in each county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32930/22]
Thu, 23 Jun 2022
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Brexit Issues
Michael Moynihan
134. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the claim made by the United Kingdom government that the Good Friday Agreement is threatened by European Union action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32931/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Departmental Policies
Michael Moynihan
35. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her Department’s strategy to increase diversity, inclusion and equality in sport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32430/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Tourism Policy
Michael Moynihan
38. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update on the development of a National Tourism Policy, including the expected consultation process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32431/22]
Thu, 16 Jun 2022
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Credit Unions
Michael Moynihan
14. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance when he will bring forward his proposals on reforming the credit union policy framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30071/22]
Thu, 16 Jun 2022
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Tax Yield
Michael Moynihan
42. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the extent of corporation tax receipts in the first five months of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30072/22]
Thu, 16 Jun 2022
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Flexible Work Practices
Michael Moynihan
107. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way he is facilitating remote working in the public sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29639/22]
Thu, 16 Jun 2022
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National Development Plan
Michael Moynihan
142. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the action he is taking to address the challenges to the delivery of the National Development Plan posed by the increases in the prices of construction materials in the aftermath of the pandemic and as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29638/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Disadvantaged Status
Michael Moynihan
1018. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education when a decision will be made on DEIS appeals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30188/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Disadvantaged Status
Michael Moynihan
1019. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education when a decision will be made on a DEIS appeal submitted by a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30189/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Social Welfare Benefits
Michael Moynihan
1131. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the rate of electricity allowance payable under the household benefits package will be increased to reflect the increase in energy costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30141/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Medicinal Products
Michael Moynihan
1523. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if an insulin pump upgrade will be processed in 2022 in Cork University Hospital for a child with type one diabetes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29617/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Hospital Staff
Michael Moynihan
1931. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the vacant cognitive behavioural therapy position in Mallow General Hospital will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30957/22]
Thu, 2 Jun 2022
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Rights of People with Disabilities
Michael Moynihan
61. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his Department’s strategy regarding the development and utilisation of digital and assistive technologies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28469/22]
Thu, 2 Jun 2022
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Rights of People with Disabilities
Michael Moynihan
80. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the development of the autism innovation strategy, including measures in place to facilitate the meaningful input of those most directly affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28470/22]
Wed, 1 Jun 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael Moynihan
223. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of frontline workers who have received the pandemic bonus payment to date; when all payments are expected to issue to frontline workers eligible for the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28362/22]
Thu, 26 May 2022
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Health Service Executive
Michael Moynihan
39. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children who were waiting for a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005, as of 1 May 2022 or the latest date available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26632/22]
Thu, 26 May 2022
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Health Services
Michael Moynihan
81. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list, the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list, the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list and the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list; and the number that have been waiting for more than 12 months on each list. [26631/22]
Thu, 26 May 2022
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Official Engagements
Michael Moynihan
177. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has had engagements with the Minister for Finance in relation to the ongoing issue with agricultural relief and the limit on the percentage of the land area of a farm that can be taken up with solar panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26948/22]
Wed, 25 May 2022
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Michael Moynihan
223. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the age restriction that are in place for the Freestyle Libre glucose monitoring system will be removed to allow access based on clinical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26778/22]
Thu, 19 May 2022
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Industrial Development
Michael Moynihan
41. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the progress made to date in the implementation in the South-West region of the IDA Strategy - Driving Recovery & Sustainable Growth 2021 – 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24974/22]
Thu, 19 May 2022
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Further and Higher Education
Michael Moynihan
165. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will outline supports in place for students with disabilities to access further education and training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25276/22]
Thu, 19 May 2022
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Further and Higher Education
Michael Moynihan
177. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on supports for students of DEIS schools to access further and higher education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25277/22]
Thu, 19 May 2022
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Enterprise Support Services
Michael Moynihan
187. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of companies in each of counties Cork and Kerry that have applied for funding under the Irish Innovation Seed Fund Programme in tabular form; the number that have been successful in each county; and the total funding awarded in each county to date. [24975/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Social Welfare Benefits
Michael Moynihan
104. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of the supports under the domiciliary care allowance and carer’s allowance for parents and guardians of children who are hospitalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24679/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Social Welfare Schemes
Michael Moynihan
139. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of the review of her Department’s Reasonable Accommodation Fund grants scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24680/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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School Transport
Michael Moynihan
461. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education if consideration will be given to providing more phased payment methods for school transport; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that parents would benefit from the option to pay school transport costs over a longer period of time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24701/22]
Thu, 12 May 2022
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School Transport
Michael Moynihan
68. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education her views on the review of the school transport system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23662/22]
Thu, 12 May 2022
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Schools Building Projects
Michael Moynihan
113. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education her strategy to ensure that all new school buildings meet universal design principles; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23661/22]
Tue, 10 May 2022
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Passport Services
Michael Moynihan
131. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of passport applications from counties Cork and Kerry, respectively that are currently outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22914/22]
Tue, 10 May 2022
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Ukraine War
Michael Moynihan
134. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if further sanctions are likely to be placed on Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22915/22]
Thu, 5 May 2022
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Departmental Strategies
Michael Moynihan
30. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her Department’s strategy to bridge the gaps in participation in sport by women and people with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22120/22]
Thu, 28 Apr 2022
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Insurance Industry
Michael Moynihan
23. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the details of his work to increase competition in the Irish insurance market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20520/22]
Thu, 28 Apr 2022
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Tax Data
Michael Moynihan
64. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the way the overall tax receipts in the first quarter of 2022 compare with the same period in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20521/22]
Thu, 28 Apr 2022
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Public Sector Staff
Michael Moynihan
128. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of the independent review panel into recruitment processes for senior public service posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20326/22]