Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Bus Services

Maurice Quinlivan

63. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport what steps are taken to ensure local intra-city bus services are reliable; the checks made to ensure they conform to timetable; what remedial actions are taken to ensure a punctual and reliable service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4384/24]

Vaccination Programme

Maurice Quinlivan

177. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health if free flu vaccines for children will be available this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4523/24]

Hospital Facilities

Maurice Quinlivan

533. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health when the planned 96 bed unit which is under construction at UHL will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3949/24]

Hospital Facilities

Maurice Quinlivan

534. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health when enabling works on the second 96-bed block will be completed; and when the 2nd 96 bed unit will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3950/24]

Hospital Facilities

Maurice Quinlivan

535. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health when will the surgical hub planned for Limerick and the MidWest become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3951/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Maurice Quinlivan

365. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who has been awaiting an endoscopy at Ennis Hospital and is yet to receive an appointment date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3588/24]

Social Welfare Code

Maurice Quinlivan

888. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Social Protection what plans are being considered to allow unmarried partners to qualify for the widow's pension upon the death of their partner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56815/23]

An Garda Síochána

Maurice Quinlivan

52. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Justice to outline what plans are in place increase the number of community policing gardaí in the Limerick policing area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54637/23]

Crime Data

Maurice Quinlivan

60. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Justice to outline the value and volume of seizures of crack-cocaine and heroin in Limerick since the conclusion of Operation Copóg; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54638/23]

Departmental Bodies

Maurice Quinlivan

181. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the date on which the accelerating renewable electricity task force was established; the date of its first and all subsequent meetings; the topics discussed at each of those meetings; the members of the task force; and to identify any and all outputs from the task force such as reports, policy decisions and recommendations to Government. [55361/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Maurice Quinlivan

462. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) who has been in receipt of illness benefit payment but has been deemed ineligible for the €100 cost of living lump sum payment per child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54557/23]

Road Traffic Offences

Maurice Quinlivan

523. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Justice to outline the number of scramblers and quad bikes seized, per county, since the introduction of the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54633/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Maurice Quinlivan

114. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Social Protection about the case of persons (details supplied) who despite both parents being in receipt of the illness benefit payment, and currently receiving half rate qualified child increases on their payments have been deemed ineligible for the €100 cost-of-living lump sum payment per child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53999/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Maurice Quinlivan

96. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined, who recently received a redundancy payment classified as stamp ‘S’, despite never having been self-employed, and believes they should be on class A stamps; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52684/23]

Visa Applications

Maurice Quinlivan

414. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Justice about the case of a person (details supplied) who applied in June 2023 for an extension of their visa that was due to expire and has not received any response back regarding the status of their extension application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52135/23]

Hospital Staff

Maurice Quinlivan

550. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of memorandums (details supplied) by grade, for University Hospital Limerick, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number which were new posts; the number which were replacement posts or vacant posts; and the number which were related to absence/leave cover.. [51836/23]

Health Services Staff

Maurice Quinlivan

551. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of memorandums (details supplied) by grade, for CHO3, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number which were new posts; the number which were replacement posts or vacant posts; and the number which were related to absence/leave cover. [51837/23]

Hospital Staff

Maurice Quinlivan

552. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the number of job offers which have been withdrawn as a result of memorandums (details supplied) by grade, for University Hospital Limerick, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts; and the WTE to which these relate. [51838/23]

Health Services Staff

Maurice Quinlivan

553. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the number of job offers which have been withdrawn as a result of memorandums (details supplied) by grade, for CHO3, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts; and the WTE to which these relate. [51839/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Maurice Quinlivan

588. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied) who, having been referred to Croom Orthopaedic Hospital, Limerick by their GP for an appointment regarding an injury to their ankle, has yet to receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52072/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Maurice Quinlivan

109. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Social Protection regarding the case of a person (details supplied), who has been on jobseekers allowance for five years was moved to illness benefit following surgery and is now deemed ineligible for the fuel allowance despite being on interrupted social protection payments for five years, if discretion can be used in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51517/23]

School Transport

Maurice Quinlivan

252. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the case of a school (details supplied) which, until the end of last term, had a 20-seater bus servicing the school, a school with a capacity of sixty students, this service has now been stopped without explanation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50963/23]

Cancer Services

Maurice Quinlivan

458. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied) who, following three referrals to the breast clinic at University Hospital Limerick, has yet to receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50555/23]

Housing Provision

Maurice Quinlivan

267. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm what the anticipated overspend is on Limerick Council's Part 8, which is the build of 43 units on the Condell Road in the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49628/23]

Hospital Overcrowding

Maurice Quinlivan

37. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the steps he and his Department are taking to address the large volumes of people being treated on trolleys at University Hospital Limerick, where the 2023 numbers have exceeded those of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49007/23]

Mental Health Services

Maurice Quinlivan

65. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made regarding the establishment in Limerick of the trial 24/7 mental health de-escalation unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49008/23]

Emergency Accommodation

Maurice Quinlivan

133. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on a report (details supplied); the steps he is taking address the findings regarding large numbers being unable to access temporary emergency provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49004/23]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Maurice Quinlivan

135. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in completing the planned 96-bed block at University Hospital Limerick; the steps he will take to expedite its construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49006/23]

Road Projects

Maurice Quinlivan

206. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Coonagh/Knockalisheen Road project in Limerick; when he anticipates the works to recommence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47325/23]

Road Projects

Maurice Quinlivan

207. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport the reasons for the delay in appointing new contractors to complete the Coonagh/Knockalisheen Road project in Limerick, considering 18 months have elapsed since the previous contractor entered receivership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47326/23]

Road Projects

Maurice Quinlivan

208. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport the reason it has taken 13 months to appoint a new contractor to the Coonagh/Knockalisheen Road project in Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47327/23]

School Enrolments

Maurice Quinlivan

544. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Education the reason the primary school application process submission dates vary from school to school in Limerick, with some schools having an application form submission date of 1 May and others 1 March; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48609/23]

Immigration Status

Maurice Quinlivan

810. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Justice the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who had a visa application submitted at the same time as their sibling, who has been awarded citizenship, but has yet to receive any communication regarding the status of their application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47749/23]

Citizenship Applications

Maurice Quinlivan

845. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Justice the status of the case of a person (details supplied); if correspondence in relation to the matter will issue to the person as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48360/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Maurice Quinlivan

1097. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on a procedure for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47291/23]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Maurice Quinlivan

1134. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health when he expects the new 96-bed unit presently under construction at University Hospital Limerick to be completed and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47487/23]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Maurice Quinlivan

1135. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health when he expects the new 96-bed units not presently under construction at University Hospital Limerick to be completed and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47488/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Maurice Quinlivan

1268. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied) who, having been referred to a doctor in February 2023, has yet to receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48318/23]

Mental Health Services

Maurice Quinlivan

1300. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health to provide details of the number of children and the length of time they have been waiting for an assessment by the child and adolescent mental health services in the CHO3 area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48513/23]

Hospital Overcrowding

Maurice Quinlivan

1301. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the number of attendees at University Hospital Limerick emergency department in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48514/23]

Hospital Staff

Maurice Quinlivan

1302. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the current number of medical staff vacancies, per role at University Hospital Limerick, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48515/23]

Hospital Overcrowding

Maurice Quinlivan

1303. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the number of days to date in 2023 that the full capacity protocol has been utilised at University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48516/23]

Departmental Contracts

Maurice Quinlivan

176. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the case of a company (details supplied) that, having fulfilled its e-tender obligations for the delivery of modular school units through the public works CF6 contract form, has yet to receive full payment for delivered projects, with overdue amounts exceeding €650,000; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47081/23]

Business Supports

Maurice Quinlivan

79. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the increased cost of business grant will include a provision to aid businesses that may struggle to meet the Government commitment to deliver a living wage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46832/23]

Employment Support Services

Maurice Quinlivan

94. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps that are being taken, in conjunction with other Departments, to address the issue of unemployment blackspots across the State, with particular reference to those in Limerick city; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44416/23]

Penalty Points System

Maurice Quinlivan

168. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport for clarification regarding the application of penalty points to drivers found operating a vehicle with an expired NCT certificate, when no NCT appointments are available to that person within 40 km of their local area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46372/23]

Third Level Education

Maurice Quinlivan

117. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to discuss the steps that have been taken on the establishment of a veterinary school on a third level campus; and when a decision can be expected on this matter. [45545/23]

Housing Schemes

Maurice Quinlivan

184. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of funding allocated to Limerick City and County Council for the provision of the housing adaptation grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45495/23]

Living Wage

Maurice Quinlivan

10. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the progression of the introduction of a living wage, as committed to in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44415/23]

Intellectual Property

Maurice Quinlivan

89. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to discuss the steps being taken to advance the establishment of the EU Patent Court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44418/23]