Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Pharmacy Services

Maurice Quinlivan

618. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health his views on the shortage of HRT (hormone replacement therapy), used to relieve the symptoms of menopause, in pharmacies across the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29170/23]

Medical Cards

Maurice Quinlivan

631. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health about the case of a person (details supplied), who despite being a medical card holder has been charged for blood tests despite these being necessary as part of an investigation of medical symptoms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29203/23]

National Minimum Wage

Maurice Quinlivan

428. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he intends to increase the minimum wage rate for those aged 20 years or younger; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27127/23]

Departmental Schemes

Maurice Quinlivan

409. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied) who has not been refunded money taken by Limerick’s Housing Assistance Payment after their notice-to-quit period ended and they were forced to enter emergency accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26155/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Maurice Quinlivan

461. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25925/23]

Health Services

Maurice Quinlivan

727. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health his views on the case of a person (details supplied) who is scheduled to have cataract surgery through the NI Planned Healthcare Scheme, with a cost of £2,200 per eye and will be reimbursed £1,626.33 (€1,870) by this State, outlining the reason for the shortfall in re-imbursement to the patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24122/23]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Maurice Quinlivan

729. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the case of a group of workers (details supplied) who, although eligible for the pandemic bonus payment, have yet to receive their payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24131/23]

Housing Provision

Maurice Quinlivan

119. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied), where potential residents have been delayed from moving into the houses while they await the submission of certification documents required by approved housing bodies before new units can be occupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23669/23]

An Garda Síochána

Maurice Quinlivan

167. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Justice the number of applications that have been received for the Garda trainee recruitment campaign 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23470/23]

School Admissions

Maurice Quinlivan

57. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Education about the case of more than 20 sixth class primary school children in Limerick who were issued rejection letters from the 11 post-primary schools that they applied for; to outline the steps that have been taken to date; the remaining steps that are to be taken to rectify this ongoing matter; and if a commitment can be given that such a distressing situation will not be repeated in advance of the next academic year. [22536/23]

Road Safety

Maurice Quinlivan

227. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport the safety measures, if any, that are being considered to ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclist road users due to the high volume of HGVs driving along the N20 through the town of Charleville. [22489/23]

Mayoral Election

Maurice Quinlivan

408. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details of the progress made in establishing a democratically-elected mayor for Limerick; when the people of Limerick can anticipate voting in such an election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22726/23]

Electoral Process

Maurice Quinlivan

409. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason citizens completing register-to-vote forms are now required to pay for postage, when previously such forms could be sent via freepost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22727/23]

Housing Provision

Maurice Quinlivan

432. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the certification documents required by Approved Housing Bodies in a case (details supplied) before new units can be occupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23138/23]

Housing Provision

Maurice Quinlivan

360. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of housing units (details supplied) in Limerick that have been completed since December 2022 but have yet to be occupied; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21662/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Maurice Quinlivan

394. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on the case of a person (details supplied) who received the April bonus payment of €200 but did not receive a second payment of €200 for their spouse, who is a qualified adult on his pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21219/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Maurice Quinlivan

397. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who received the April bonus payment of €200 but did not receive a second payment of €200 for their spouse, who is a qualified adult on his pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21260/23]

Rail Network

Maurice Quinlivan

6. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to improve suburban rail services in Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20769/23]

Road Projects

Maurice Quinlivan

74. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to the construction of the Northern Distributor Road in Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20768/23]

Local Authorities

Maurice Quinlivan

237. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the request by Limerick City and County Council for additional funding to acquire three additional staff for its housing department; when a response to this request will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20762/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Maurice Quinlivan

430. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied) who, following an endoscopy on 23 February 2023, was referred to the cardiology department of University Hospital Limerick and has yet to receive an appointment date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20477/23]

Disabilities Assessments

Maurice Quinlivan

478. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the case of a child (details supplied) who two years ago was referred to East Limerick Children's Services for an ASD cognitive assessment and has yet to receive an appointment date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19197/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Maurice Quinlivan

504. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who following a referral, in April 2022, to the ENT section at University Hospital Limerick has yet to receive an appointment date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18926/23]

Mental Health Services

Maurice Quinlivan

64. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made in establishing the trial 24/7 mental health de-escalation unit for Limerick, that is due to be operated jointly with members of An Garda Síochána; if he will provide a commencement date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17864/23]

Hospital Overcrowding

Maurice Quinlivan

69. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health to discuss the steps being taken to address the capacity challenge at University Hospital Limerick, where, in March 2023, 2,080 patients were treated on hospital trolleys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17863/23]

Housing Provision

Maurice Quinlivan

245. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of affordable housing units delivered via the cost rental equity loan, the affordable housing fund and project Tosaigh in Limerick Council constituency in each of the years, 2016 to 2022; and planned number to be delivered in 2023 with a breakdown of units per scheme and average price of units by unit size, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18680/23]

Mental Health Services

Maurice Quinlivan

73. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Justice the progress that has been made in establishing the trial 24-7 mental health de-escalation unit for Limerick that is due to be operated jointly with members of the HSE; if he will provide a commencement date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17866/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Maurice Quinlivan

1626. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health about the case of a person (details supplied) who was referred by the Infectious Disease and OPAT Clinic at University Hospital Limerick for a CT scan and has since received an appointment for 3 May 2023 to discuss her CT Scan results despite not having had her CT scan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17535/23]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Maurice Quinlivan

1688. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) who having been fitted and approved for a replacement wheelchair in 2019, has yet to receive the wheelchair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17740/23]

Hospital Services

Maurice Quinlivan

1708. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the number of days per year that the full capacity protocol has been utilised at University Hospital Limerick for the period 2011 to 2023, tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17878/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Maurice Quinlivan

1723. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied) who, following their pre-assessment for cataract surgery in January at University Hospital Limerick, has yet to receive an appointment date for surgery, having already waited four years for cataract surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17985/23]

Emergency Departments

Maurice Quinlivan

1724. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in 2022 who waited over twelve hours to be treated following presentation at the emergency department of University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17987/23]

Emergency Departments

Maurice Quinlivan

1725. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in 2022 who waited over eight hours to be treated following presentation at the Emergency Department of University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17988/23]

Emergency Departments

Maurice Quinlivan

1726. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in 2022 who waited over twenty-four hours to be treated following presentation at the Emergency Department of University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17989/23]

Emergency Departments

Maurice Quinlivan

1727. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health to provide details on the percentage of bed nights accounted for by emergency admissions at University Hospital Limerick in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17990/23]

Hospital Procedures

Maurice Quinlivan

1728. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health to provide details, in tabular form, on the number of theatre appointments by procedure type that were cancelled at University Hospital Limerick in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17991/23]

Third Level Admissions

Maurice Quinlivan

257. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to outline his plans to increase the number of places for those wishing to study veterinary medicine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15825/23]

Social Welfare Code

Maurice Quinlivan

153. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will report on the requirement for those who apply for an exceptional needs' payment for kitchen items, such as fridges and ovens, to hire with expense, an engineer in order that an engineer’s report can be submitted with the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8954/23]

Social Welfare Code

Maurice Quinlivan

471. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for asking persons completing an exceptional needs payment application to submit an engineer’s report at their own expense, considering those applying for the payment do so as they cannot afford the item required, such as a fridge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15288/23]

Redundancy Payments

Maurice Quinlivan

472. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who, following ten years of uninterrupted service, was made redundant and has been deemed ineligible for statutory redundancy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15299/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Maurice Quinlivan

694. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who, following a diagnosis of lung cancer at St. James's Hospital, Dublin was referred for a second biopsy and has yet to receive any communication regarding an appointment date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15003/23]

Special Educational Needs

Maurice Quinlivan

633. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Education the status of the case of a child (details supplied) who has level two autism and whose parents have been unsuccessful in securing a primary school place for them in a Limerick school with ASD supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12593/23]

Mental Health Services

Maurice Quinlivan

1219. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who following a referral in October 2021 to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service at UHL has yet to receive any correspondence on an appointment date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12535/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Maurice Quinlivan

1502. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined, who following a referral to St. John’s Hospital, Limerick for an operation has yet to receive any correspondence on a surgery date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13832/23]

Health Services Waiting Lists

Maurice Quinlivan

534. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who following a home visit 18 months ago is waiting on an occupational therapist report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10829/23]

Mental Health Services

Maurice Quinlivan

542. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who has been waiting on an appointment with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) at University Hospital Limerick for two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10914/23]

Ports Policy

Maurice Quinlivan

17. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport the engagements his Department has had with the Shannon Foynes Port Company regarding the Vision 2041 master plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9948/23]

Ports Policy

Maurice Quinlivan

24. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the reference within the Shannon Foynes Port Company Vision 2041 master plan to the need, over the lifetime of the plan, to acquire an additional 127 ha of port development land; if he will discuss what planning has taken place with Shannon Foynes Port Company on acquiring this land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9949/23]

Workplace Relations Commission

Maurice Quinlivan

35. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of labour inspectors currently employed at the Workplace Relations Commission; how this compares with the allocated number of labour inspectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10311/23]

Departmental Data

Maurice Quinlivan

353. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Education if she will provide a breakdown of funding for drug and alcohol addiction services from all sources for each county for the years 2018 to 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9850/23]