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Tue, 24 Nov 2020
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Mental Health Policy
John McGuinness
861. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the issue of parental alienation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38393/20]
Tue, 24 Nov 2020
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Tribunals of Inquiry
John McGuinness
967. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of tribunals, inquiries or investigations being undertaken currently by his Department; the number that are in the process of being set up; the number for which the terms of reference are not complete or not agreed; the cost of all to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38034/20]
Tue, 24 Nov 2020
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Tribunals of Inquiry
John McGuinness
993. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of tribunals, inquiries or investigations being undertaken currently by her Department; the number that are in the process of being set up; the number in which the terms of reference are not complete or not agreed; the cost of all to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38047/20]
Thu, 19 Nov 2020
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Animal Identification Schemes
John McGuinness
357. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an ERI application for a new herd number in the name of a person (details supplied); and if the matter will be expedited. [37595/20]
Thu, 19 Nov 2020
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Animal Identification Schemes
John McGuinness
358. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application for a new non-animal registered number RH1 in the name of a person (details supplied); and id the matter will be expedited. [37597/20]
Thu, 19 Nov 2020
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Planning Issues
John McGuinness
359. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if forestry roadworks approved under the local authority planning process prior to 7 February 2020 and circular 3/2020 are now required to have approval under the single consent process thereby adding another layer of bureaucracy and further costs to applicants; and If he will review a contract number (details supplied) and clarify the issues raised. [37602/20]
Tue, 17 Nov 2020
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Disability Allowance
John McGuinness
565. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a social welfare payment will be approved for a person (details supplied); and if the claim will be expedited. [36232/20]
Tue, 17 Nov 2020
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Carer's Allowance
John McGuinness
579. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if approval for carer’s allowance will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied). [36514/20]
Tue, 17 Nov 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
705. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early appointment will be arranged at Cappagh hospital for a person (details supplied). [36251/20]
Thu, 5 Nov 2020
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Social Welfare Benefits
John McGuinness
173. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a living alone allowance will be approved and backdated for a person (details supplied). [34424/20]
Wed, 4 Nov 2020
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School Transport
John McGuinness
75. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if she will provide school transport for up to 30 students that attend secondary schools in Kilkenny city and require transport from Thomastown, County Kilkenny in view of the fact that they have no transport due to Covid-19 restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34020/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Departmental Contracts
John McGuinness
454. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide details of the procurement process for the maintenance contract relative to Government Buildings, Hebron Road, Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33254/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Military Honours
John McGuinness
678. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence if the members of the 35th Battalion of the Army that fought at the siege of Jadotville will be awarded a medal for their bravery: if he will respond to Kilkenny County Council and other local authorities that passed a motion in the name of a person (details supplied) unanimously calling for action in this regard; his plans for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33047/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Schools Building Projects
John McGuinness
788. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if she will approve funding as a matter of urgency for the provision of universal access at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33252/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Fuel Allowance
John McGuinness
900. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if persons (details supplied) qualify for the fuel allowance or other benefits. [33054/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Departmental Reviews
John McGuinness
969. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will order an immediate and extensive review of the engagement between Tusla and persons (details supplied) which resulted in the grandparents providing a home for the children without financial support from Tusla or the State; if he will include in this review the minutes and reports from the meeting held some years ago refusing to acknowledge the grandparents as foster carers thus depriving them and the children of appropriate financial support in the interest of their health and well-being; if he is satisfied that this was not a catastrophic failure of the State to care for a vulnerable family the negative impacts of which are being felt to this day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33209/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Student Grant Scheme
John McGuinness
997. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if a person (details supplied) is entitled to full or part payment of registration fees. [33052/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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LEADER Programmes
John McGuinness
1587. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if funding has been allocated for new Leader projects in 2021; if so, the amount allocated; if separate funding has been allocated for the delivery and administration of the Leader programme 2021; if the National Rural Development Plan for the period 2021 to 2023 which is identified as a priority in the programme for Government will be launched shortly; if there is a time frame for the completion of the plan and for the launch; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33039/20]
Thu, 15 Oct 2020
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Budget 2021
John McGuinness
39. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports his Department is providing for the SME sector through budget 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30592/20]
Thu, 15 Oct 2020
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Registration of Title
John McGuinness
127. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if the issues relative to the land title in the name of a person (detail supplied) have been resolved; if the documents submitted in June 2020 to the stamps office will be processed without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30797/20]
Thu, 15 Oct 2020
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Schools Designation
John McGuinness
192. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if she will respond to an application submitted to her Department by a school (details supplied); if she will engage with the schools to bring about the best outcome for the school community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30769/20]
Thu, 15 Oct 2020
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School Transport
John McGuinness
200. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if school transport will be provided in an area for persons (details supplied); her plans to provide a direct service from the general location of the homes of the persons; the reason this transport issue has not been resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30826/20]
Thu, 15 Oct 2020
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Hospital Services
John McGuinness
271. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the date on which the cardiac rehab services will resume at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny; and if same will be expedited. [30761/20]
Thu, 15 Oct 2020
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Grant Payments
John McGuinness
275. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will review the decision of the HSE to not grant maximum financial assistance to a person (details supplied); if the financial assistance will be backdated to the date on which they became resident of the nursing home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30774/20]
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
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Leave to Remain
John McGuinness
408. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice the reason for the delay in renewing an application to remain here in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will expedite the matter. [30144/20]
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
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Vaccination Programme
John McGuinness
527. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if teachers will be eligible for the free 'flu vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30149/20]
Thu, 8 Oct 2020
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Departmental Properties
John McGuinness
125. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a list of properties in the ownership of the Department at Killybegs, County Donegal, Howth, County Dublin and Dunmore East, County Waterford: if the properties are leased or vacant: if he will provide details of the letting history for each property over the last ten years: if each property is structurally sound: if security costs are being paid on any property now or over the last ten years: if he will confirm if any properties at these locations were disposed of in the past ten years; if all rents are up-to-date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29296/20]
Thu, 8 Oct 2020
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Arts Funding
John McGuinness
131. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to Parliamentary Question No. 126 of 1 October 2020, the amount of funding that has been provided to an organisation (details supplied) in each of the past ten years. [29290/20]
Thu, 8 Oct 2020
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Carer's Allowance
John McGuinness
207. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an oral hearing can be expedited for a person (details supplied) in relation to an appeal for carers allowance. [29294/20]
Thu, 8 Oct 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
245. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1205 of 8 September 2020, which incorrectly refers to an appointment on 1 May 2020; the appointment referred to was scheduled for 6 July in Tallaght hospital (details supplied). [29269/20]
Thu, 8 Oct 2020
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Dental Services
John McGuinness
250. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) is eligible for orthodontic treatment on the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29285/20]
Thu, 8 Oct 2020
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Departmental Properties
John McGuinness
320. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a list of properties in the ownership of the Department at Killybegs, County Donegal, Howth, County Dublin and Dunmore East, County Waterford; if the properties are leased or vacant; if he will provide details of the letting history for each property over the last ten years; if each property is structurally sound; if security costs are being paid on any property now or over the last ten years; if he will confirm if any properties at these locations were disposed of in the past 10 years; if all rents are up to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29295/20]
Wed, 7 Oct 2020
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Health and Social Care Professionals Registration Boards
John McGuinness
227. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an application submitted in hard copy to CORU in March 2020 and followed by an application via email in July 2020 for recognition of international qualifications in the name of a person (details supplied) will be expedited; the time frame for such applications; and the reason the applicant has been waiting since March 2020. [29033/20]
Wed, 7 Oct 2020
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Tuberculosis Eradication Programme
John McGuinness
257. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1033 of 29 September 2020, if his Department records will show that in this case the herd met the singleton protocol and the risk indicator is low to assist the herd owner to achieve the best value for their herd (details supplied). [29009/20]
Wed, 7 Oct 2020
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Livestock Issues
John McGuinness
258. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1019 of 29 September 2020, the time frame involved In completing DNA tests on animals; the date on which the tests were taken; the likely date for completion of the tests; the correlations and the registration of the animals; if his Department will offset the extra costs to the herd owner (details supplied) in view of the delay being experienced and the negative financial implications of the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29012/20]
Wed, 7 Oct 2020
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EU Directives
John McGuinness
261. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether the EU clause contained in EU Directive 2019/6 allowing a professional person or responsible persons to issue a veterinary prescription for all medicines currently classified as LM in view of the fact it helps to achieve the best outcomes for farmers, licensed merchants, co-ops and pharmacists while safeguarding these essential medicines; his views on the submission by an association (details supplied) to his Department; if legal opinion has been sought on the matter; if a risk analysis has been conducted by his Department; his further views on the issues relative to the directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29024/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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Public Sector Staff
John McGuinness
297. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 93 of 30 June 2020, if the LRC recommendation (details supplied) will be honoured; the action taken in the past seven years by his Department to engage with the employees concerned to identify suitable vacancies and to match the vacancies with this cohort of employees, some of whom have been on the re-deployment panel for that period; the number on the panel; if a senior official from his Department will be appointed to assist the staff concerned to be redeployed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28497/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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Planning Issues
John McGuinness
321. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the outcome of the review by his Department of the decision of the European Court of Justice known as the Flemish decree; if the ruling of the ECJ will be reflected in the plans of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28496/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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Local Authority Schemes
John McGuinness
344. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of development plans agreed by local authorities nationally relevant to his Department and planning policy; his Department's approach to these plans regarding the policy objectives and the desire of local councils to have their respective counties developed in a particular way and to guide planners and developers alike; his plans to bring forward a new policy in this area or amend legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28402/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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State Pension (Contributory)
John McGuinness
521. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a State (contributory) pension will be approved for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28499/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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State Pension (Non-Contributory)
John McGuinness
522. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a means test relative to a claim for a State (non-contributory) pension for a person (details supplied) will be reassessed. [28500/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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Commissions of Investigation
John McGuinness
630. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1171 of 8 September 2020, the status of the investigation; the date of publication of the report; if he will report on his meeting with the Farrelly Commission on 21 September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28081/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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Disability Services Provision
John McGuinness
691. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 607 of 3 June 2020, the steps he will take or has taken to provide the services and supports for a person (details supplied); the action he will take and the funding he will provide to address the issues raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28495/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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HSE Data
John McGuinness
692. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the cost of the ongoing roll-out of the SAP payroll system throughout the HSE; the number of HSE employees directly involved in the project; the number of consultants involved and the cost of these; the travel and accommodation costs associated with the national integrated staff records and pay programme; if there was a procurement process and, if so, if he will provide the details and outcome of the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28498/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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Medical Aids and Appliances
John McGuinness
693. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a custom-made orthotic device will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28501/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
694. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an earlier appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28503/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
695. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an appointment at the ENT department will be arranged for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28504/20]
Thu, 1 Oct 2020
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Corporate Governance
John McGuinness
126. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the oversight in place within her Department to monitor the spending of State funds and governance matters in an organisation (details supplied); and if she is satisfied that all good governance procedures are being adhered to. [27842/20]
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
John McGuinness
162. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if there is financial assistance for businesses that due to Covid-19 have had to close permanently and now face high costs of minimum notice for employees who in ordinary circumstances would have worked out their notice but Covid-19 restrictions prevented this from happening; if the issue is under consideration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27474/20]
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
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State Pension (Contributory)
John McGuinness
164. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide the record of contributions for pension purposes in the case of a person (details supplied); if they qualify for a contributory State pension; and if not, if they will be better off in receipt of a non-contributory pension in their own right or remaining on their spouse's claim. [27485/20]
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
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Third Level Costs
John McGuinness
192. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide funding to those taking up private third-level courses who are on very limited incomes and who are upskilling to seek alternative employment due to changes to their employment circumstances caused by Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27475/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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School Staff
John McGuinness
507. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education the number of primary schools nationwide that have teaching principals; if a senior official from her Department will meet the boards of management of schools (details supplied) regarding the working principals position and the health and safety issues facing staff and students on a daily basis in both schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27227/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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School Funding
John McGuinness
508. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education the status of a funding query raised in correspondence with her Department and directly by this Deputy regarding a school (details supplied); if a response has issued; if so, if a copy of same will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27230/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Special Educational Needs Staff
John McGuinness
509. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if she will address the issues raised in correspondence by this Deputy and the principal of a school (details supplied) relating to the urgent need for an extra special needs assistant; if a senior departmental official will meet the school representatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27238/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Ministerial Appointments
John McGuinness
721. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice when members will be appointed to the management board of An Garda Síochána; the number she will appoint; the process for selection and approval; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26941/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Livestock Issues
John McGuinness
1019. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if restrictions on the herd of a person (details supplied) will be lifted; the reason for the delay; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26940/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Tuberculosis Eradication Programme
John McGuinness
1033. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the records held by his Department relative to a positive TB test on an animal owned by a person (details supplied) will be amended in view of the fact subsequent tests were negative and the incorrect record is affecting the value of the herd; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27226/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Special Educational Needs
John McGuinness
413. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if an assistive technology application by a student (details supplied) will be expedited. [24788/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
844. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a procedure will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25589/20]
Thu, 17 Sep 2020
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School Transport
John McGuinness
125. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if school transport for three children (details supplied) will be expedited; and the reason for the delay. [24589/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Hare Coursing
John McGuinness
346. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the process in terms of the renewal of the national coursing licence; if there is a consultation process and timeframe; and his views on the matter. [23500/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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School Transport
John McGuinness
397. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education when places on a school bus will be provided for persons (details supplied); and if the issues associated with the places and service will be resolved as soon as possible. [23374/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Schools Building Projects
John McGuinness
398. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education the status of an application by a school (details supplied) for urgent funding to replace or repair a leaking roof over several classrooms; if Covid-19 funding will also be provided to cover another area in the school to accommodate classes; and if same will be expedited. [23375/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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School Transport
John McGuinness
399. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if school transport for three pupils attending the ASD unit at a school (details supplied) will be approved immediately; and the reason for the delay. [23424/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Student Assistance Fund
John McGuinness
546. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if funding for laptops will be extended to include a college (details supplied); if the college can avail of other Covid-19-related funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23501/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Garda Stations
John McGuinness
565. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice if the Garda station at Freshford, County Kilkenny, is being disposed of by public tender. [23502/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Departmental Correspondence
John McGuinness
871. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the nature of complaints made to his Department which caused an investigation into a pig farm owned by a person (details supplied); if information in relation to the case will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23280/20]
Thu, 10 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
John McGuinness
108. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that some schools have had to return PPE due to poor standard of the product; if the procurement section of her Department will conduct an audit of same; and if an investigation will be conducted. [23039/20]
Thu, 10 Sep 2020
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State Pension (Contributory)
John McGuinness
131. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for the contributory State pension; and if arrears are due. [23038/20]
Thu, 10 Sep 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
203. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in view of the circumstances. [23040/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Road Signage
John McGuinness
204. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if the cost of introducing a nationwide accident signalling system in order to alert motorists to the presence of accidents on major roadways has been examined. [21579/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Tax Collection
John McGuinness
282. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21522/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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School Staff
John McGuinness
508. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21518/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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School Funding
John McGuinness
581. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if an application under the assistive technology scheme by a school (details supplied) will be expedited and approved. [22097/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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School Staff
John McGuinness
585. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if schools (details supplied) will be approved for teaching principals; if outstanding issues will be resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22167/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Direct Provision Payments
John McGuinness
682. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21519/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Social Welfare Appeals
John McGuinness
683. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21521/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Carer's Allowance
John McGuinness
685. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the reduction in payments to a person (details supplied). [21585/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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State Pension (Contributory)
John McGuinness
690. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a full State pension contributory will be approved for a person (details supplied); the contribution record of the person; and if they will qualify for contributions as a home carer. [21674/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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State Pensions
John McGuinness
721. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a promised report on the qualification for the State pension; and the timeline for the completion of same and a decision by her. [21953/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Disability Allowance
John McGuinness
759. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reassessed in view of the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22465/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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School Admissions
John McGuinness
808. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if a school place will be provided for a child (details supplied); the number of students on waiting lists in Kilkenny city and county; if he will request a report from Tusla confirming its action in relation to each child on the waiting lists and efforts to secure school places for those still waiting; and the action his Department or the Department of Education are taking to resolve the issues. [21667/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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School Admissions
John McGuinness
809. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if a school place will be provided for a child (details supplied); and if there are sufficient places in the schools in Kilkenny city to meet the demands. [21668/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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School Admissions
John McGuinness
810. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if a school place will be provided for a child (details supplied); the contact details of the school liaison officers that assist with the issues; his plans to assist those on the waiting lists for school places; and the contact made with the Department of Education in this regard. [21669/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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School Admissions
John McGuinness
811. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if a school placement will be provided for a child (details supplied); and the reason his Department is of the view that existing schools can cope with the numbers in Kilkenny city in view of the evidence indicating that there is a long waiting list for each secondary school. [21670/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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School Admissions
John McGuinness
812. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if a school place will be provided in schools for a child (details supplied); and the action his Department is taking to resolve the waiting lists in Kilkenny city for those wishing to attend secondary school in the city. [21671/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Gaisce Awards
John McGuinness
819. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if correspondence from Gaisce in relation to the case of a person (details supplied) has been given consideration. [21954/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Protected Disclosures
John McGuinness
839. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of a protected disclosure (details supplied) given to his predecessor in May 2017; and if a series of matters in relation to the disclosure will be addressed. [22020/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Garda Promotions
John McGuinness
908. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 297 of 16 October 2018, if issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21514/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Anti-Social Behaviour
John McGuinness
913. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice the number of juvenile antisocial behaviour orders issued in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020 under Part 13 of the Criminal Justice Act 2010. [21580/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Legislative Measures
John McGuinness
945. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice if the Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020 was drafted in full by her officials; if submissions were received by her Department or those that drafted the Act from outside sources in relation to the Act; if so, the details of same; if she or the drafters met with the interested parties to discuss the content of the Act; if so, the nature and content of the meetings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21994/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Health Services
John McGuinness
1188. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21513/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Prescriptions Charges
John McGuinness
1189. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1306 of 16 October 2018, if issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21515/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Protected Disclosures
John McGuinness
1190. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 547 of 5 July 2020, if issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21516/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Health Services Reports
John McGuinness
1191. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21517/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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HSE Investigations
John McGuinness
1205. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; the reason an appointment for diagnostic investigations was cancelled; and if the matter will be expedited. [21586/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Hospital Services
John McGuinness
1222. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the return of community hospital services at a hospital (details supplied); the funding allocated to the hospital for the purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21639/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Health Services
John McGuinness
1232. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a hearing test will be arranged for a person (details supplied) with a view to providing hearing aids; and if an appointment will be expedited. [21672/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
John McGuinness
1233. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early date for an operation will be arranged at a private clinic for a person (details supplied). [21673/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Medicinal Products
John McGuinness
1288. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the drug pembro will be provided for a person (details supplied); the process to achieve approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21993/20]