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Wed, 4 Oct 2023
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Health Services
John McGuinness
199. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to provide recognition for those professionals operating as athletic therapists in Ireland, who have been campaigning for the recognition for the past 15 years; to outline the process for such matters; and the reason for the inordinate delay in completing consideration of this particular group. [42924/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Social Welfare Payments
John McGuinness
409. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if the working family payment will be approved immediately for a person (details supplied). [42220/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Dental Services
John McGuinness
583. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will explain the reasons why the dental hospital theatre list at CUH was suspended on 7 April 2023; if the reasons that caused the suspension have now been rectified to the extent that another suspension will not occur; if those on the waiting lists, both children and adults, will be fast tracked for treatment and if so what plan is in place; if students training for oral surgery and dental nurses will be provided with supports for exams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42222/23]
Thu, 28 Sep 2023
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Social Welfare Payments
John McGuinness
203. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment will be approved for a person (details supplied). [41952/23]
Thu, 28 Sep 2023
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International Protection
John McGuinness
248. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will confirm the number of contracts issued to property owners in County Kilkenny for the purpose of accommodating those fleeing the war in Ukraine and separately the number of contracts for the accommodation of asylum seekers; if he will state whether the contracts are for accommodation and food or accommodation only and if payment is based on the number of beds available or occupancy; if he will set out the payment history for each contract since commencement in tabular form and where there are arrears to confirm when payments will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42009/23]
Wed, 27 Sep 2023
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Public Sector Staff
John McGuinness
69. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he intends to extend the civil service mobility scheme to professional and technical personnel; if he will provide the rationale behind the original decision not to include professional and technical personnel; the number of professional and technical personnel that have expressed an interest in a transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41738/23]
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
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Defence Forces
John McGuinness
122. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the health services provided to members of the Defence Forces includes covering the cost of getting a second medical opinion if requested by the patient or the doctor, should the need arise; if Defence Forces personnel will be given the option of a free eye test under the PRSI scheme should they have the contributions rather than the military optician; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41039/23]
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
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Flood Risk Management
John McGuinness
196. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if an application for funding for a flood relief scheme for Freshford, County Kilkenny has been approved by his Department; and if there is a timeframe for the commencement of the project. [40960/23]
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
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Schools Building Projects
John McGuinness
236. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if the emergency works required at a school (details supplied) as outlined and costed in the engineer's report, will be approved immediately, as it is a health and safety issue. [41058/23]
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
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State Pensions
John McGuinness
366. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if the State pension (contributory) will be approved immediately for a person (details supplied). [41059/23]
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
John McGuinness
392. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for DCA now under appeal in the name of a person (details supplied) will be expedited and approved. [41643/23]
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
John McGuinness
393. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection , further to Parliamentary Question No. 501 of 13 July 2023, if she will explain the ongoing delay in processing an application for DA in the name of a person (details supplied); if the appeal lodged by this Deputy will be expedited and approved; if, in the event of a negative response, she will arrange an oral hearing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41646/23]
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
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General Practitioner Services
John McGuinness
508. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm the status of an application for funding submitted by (details supplied); If a positive decision will be expedited as there is an immediate and urgent requirement to provide extra space and services based on the growing numbers attending the centre and the range of services required by patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40975/23]
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
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Departmental Contracts
John McGuinness
518. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm the value of the contracts awarded to companies for the provision of homecare services in each of the past five years and the names of the successful companies; if robust due diligence was carried out on each company; if the successful companies can flip the contract once awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41024/23]
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
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Health Services Staff
John McGuinness
603. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm the total provision to date made in the HSE budget in respect of its liability for unpaid Report 42 pay awards and arrears which were approved by the Government of the day with effect from 14 September 2007, sixteen years ago; the specific Department that is preventing the payment being made, his Department or the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform; what actions he has taken or intends to take to expedite payment and deal with this obvious injustice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41663/23]
Thu, 21 Sep 2023
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Social Welfare Eligibility
John McGuinness
204. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 1017 of 11 September 2023, if the outcome of the review will be confirmed again as the letter of 20 July 2023 was not received by the client; and if the review is now closed. [40813/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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General Practitioner Services
John McGuinness
902. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that funding is provided for the expansion of the Ballyhale Health Centre, County Kilkenny, as a matter of urgency, given the demand on the practice for services and the increase in population in the catchment area of the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39715/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Civil Service
John McGuinness
545. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will provide an update on the status of the Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2018. [39136/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Fire Service
John McGuinness
895. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a breakdown of the number of retained firefighters and staff in each fire station in counties Carlow and Kilkenny; if the numbers involved meet the standard under the Fire and Emergency Operational Plan; and if he will provide an update on the current dispute involving retained firefighters. [38103/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Social Welfare Eligibility
John McGuinness
1017. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if the issues relating to the PPSN issued to a person (details supplied) have now been resolved; if she is aware that the Revenue Commissioners have confirmed that any income showing under this PPSN does not relate to it and is an error; if the disability allowance due to the person will be paid as he is attending the ASD section of the mental health services; and if a full conclusion will be expedited. [38100/23]