Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Social Welfare Benefits Data

Bernard Durkan

213. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons who received dental benefit in each of the past four years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43841/19]

Social Welfare Benefits Data

Bernard Durkan

214. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons who received ophthalmic benefit in each of the past four years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43842/19]

Social Welfare Benefits Data

Bernard Durkan

215. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applications for supplementary welfare allowance which have been refused on application and granted on appeal in each of the past four years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43843/19]

Rent Supplement Scheme Data

Bernard Durkan

216. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the cost of rent support in lieu of local authority housing in each of the past eight years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43844/19]

Social Welfare Benefits Waiting Times

Bernard Durkan

217. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the type of social welfare payment currently taking the longest to process; the degree to which the time taken to process all applications has fluctuated in the past five years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43845/19]

Jobseeker's Allowance Payments

Bernard Durkan

218. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason jobseeker's allowance was terminated in the case of a person (details supplied) when they informed her Department they intended to do a training course in order to update their skills; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43846/19]

Social Welfare Offices

Bernard Durkan

219. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which her Department, through Intreo, works to ensure that persons suffering from a mental or physical illness are treated sympathetically and encouraged to obtain appropriate assistance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43847/19]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

220. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if transition from employment to unemployment payment and vice versa can be simplified with a view to eliminating possible hardship. [43848/19]

Children in Care

Bernard Durkan

69. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she is satisfied in regard to the availability of sufficient appropriately qualified staff to deal with the number of children who may have a need for placement in safe surroundings; the extent to which she remains satisfied that the necessary specialised follow-up treatment is available in circumstances in which such children may need help; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43271/19]

Child Safety

Bernard Durkan

79. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she remains satisfied regarding the availability of sufficient placements for children deemed to be at risk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43270/19]

Counselling Services Provision

Bernard Durkan

271. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the availability of adequate counselling services to deal with requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43584/19]

Child Abuse

Bernard Durkan

566. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she remains satisfied that sufficient staff with the appropriate qualifications remain available to her Department to address such issues as child abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43580/19]

Bullying of Children

Bernard Durkan

567. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the degree to which her Department or bodies under her aegis have had adequate resources, including social workers, to deal with issues such as bullying including cyberbullying; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43581/19]

Child Abuse

Bernard Durkan

568. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the degree to which her Department or bodies under her aegis can quickly respond to and take appropriate action in response to reports of suspected child abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43582/19]

Child Abuse

Bernard Durkan

569. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she has available to her Department the adequate resources to respond to and treat children that may be the subject of physical, mental or sexual abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43583/19]

Bullying in the Workplace

Bernard Durkan

570. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of reports of bullying reported to her Department in the past 12 months; the extent to which this compares with the previous four years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43585/19]

Youth Services

Bernard Durkan

571. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the degree to which she has been able to respond to requests for financial or other assistance from an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43586/19]

Children in Care

Bernard Durkan

572. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children in residential care or foster care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43587/19]

Child Abuse

Bernard Durkan

573. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the degree to which her Department remains alert to and can respond quickly to all forms of child abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43588/19]

Youth Services

Bernard Durkan

574. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she and her Department continue to engage with local and voluntary youth services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43589/19]

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Bernard Durkan

45. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which he expects class sizes and student teacher ratios to improve in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42553/19]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Bernard Durkan

66. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects the teaching requirements of children with special needs will be met in the coming year with particular reference to the availability of special needs teachers, special needs assistants, speech and languages therapists and occupational therapists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42552/19]

Defence Forces Pensions

Bernard Durkan

75. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 47 of 19 September 2019, if discretion to reduce the pension of certain members of the Defence Forces rests finally with his Department or the Judiciary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42900/19]

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

138. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) can qualify for higher education grants or the back to education allowance in view of the fact that the person has already undertaken private courses and is unable to progress further due to costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42902/19]

Schools Building Projects

Bernard Durkan

139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which his Department is meeting the needs of children at primary and post-primary level as identified by the various school authorities in Maynooth, County Kildare, with specific reference to each school project or proposal to date; when the projects will reach fruition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42906/19]

School Accommodation Provision

Bernard Durkan

140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which the need for primary and post-primary school places as identified by the various school authorities in Leixlip, County Kildare, continues to be met in full; the arrangement in place to meet deficiencies; the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42907/19]

School Accommodation Provision

Bernard Durkan

141. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position in regarding to the provision of accommodation, new school buildings, refurbishment or upgrade in respect of primary and post-primary schools in Celbridge, County Kildare, with particular reference to when all facilities will be ready for occupation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42908/19]

School Accommodation Provision

Bernard Durkan

142. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the current identified requirement in respect of primary and secondary school places in Naas, County Kildare; the degree to which each project is progressing or failing; the number of places involved; when all the accommodation as set out will be available for occupation in line with the requests of the local school authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42909/19]

School Accommodation Provision

Bernard Durkan

143. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the current identified requirement in respect of primary and secondary school places in Clane, County Kildare; the degree to which each project is progressing or failing; the number of places involved; when all the accommodation as set out will be available for occupation in line with the requests of the local school authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42910/19]

School Accommodation Provision

Bernard Durkan

144. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the current identified requirement in respect of primary and secondary school places in Prosperous, County Kildare; the degree to which each project is progressing or failing; the number of places involved; when all the accommodation as set out will be available for occupation in line with the requests of the local school authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42911/19]

School Accommodation Provision

Bernard Durkan

145. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the current identified requirement in respect of primary and secondary school places in Sallins, County Kildare; the degree to which each project is progressing or failing; the number of places involved; when all the accommodation as set out will be available for occupation in line with the requests of the local school authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42912/19]

Gaelcholáistí Issues

Bernard Durkan

146. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the location and provision of the anticipated Gaelcoláiste for north County Kildare; the extent to which the arrangements have to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42913/19]

School Accommodation Provision

Bernard Durkan

147. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which the current primary and second level school accommodation at Kilcock, County Kildare, continues to meet the requirements and demographics set out by the various school authorities; the proposals to assess these issues; the progress therein in respect of each case with a view to meeting in full as required the places necessary now and in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42914/19]

School Accommodation Provision

Bernard Durkan

148. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he is meeting the primary school place requirements at Newtown, Enfield, Johnstown Bridge, Tirmohan, Rathcoffey and Donadea, County Kildare, in view of the increased need arising from demographics; the position regarding each school project; when increased facilities as required are likely to become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42915/19]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

158. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed in order to update stamp 4 in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42892/19]

Succession Act

Bernard Durkan

159. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which legislative provision exists to prevent third parties inveigling themselves into the confidence of vulnerable persons and subsequently becoming beneficiaries of their will; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42893/19]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

160. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and-or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42894/19]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

161. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the entitlement accruing to the holder of stamp 3 residency status in situations in which the parent of the applicant is a holder of stamp 5 status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42903/19]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

162. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if favourable consideration will be given in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42904/19]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

163. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the most appropriate way to proceed towards extended residency and-or stamp 4 status in the case of a person (details supplied); if the person may qualify for a work permit in order to complete their education and proceed to employment through that route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42905/19]

Work Permits Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

171. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the way in which a person (details supplied) should proceed to achieve stamp 4 or a work permit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42901/19]

Medicinal Products Reimbursement

Bernard Durkan

236. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will have access to the drug Repatha restored to reimbursement in view of the person's dependency on the drug for the past number of years and whose loss of access to the drug will cause extreme pain, discomfort and anxiety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42899/19]

Rent Supplement Scheme Applications

Bernard Durkan

316. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which her Department can assist towards emergency rent support in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42895/19]

Back to Education Allowance Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

317. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) can qualify for higher education grants or the back to education allowance in view of the fact that the person has already undertaken private courses and is unable to progress further due to costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42896/19]

Carer's Benefit Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

318. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if approval for carer's benefit continues in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42897/19]

Disability Allowance Payments

Bernard Durkan

319. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when payment of disability allowance will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42898/19]

National Broadband Plan Implementation

Bernard Durkan

57. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the plans to provide high quality, high speed broadband in all areas nationally are progressing; when work on the relevant contract will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42232/19]

Climate Change Policy

Bernard Durkan

71. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which Ireland plans to address the issue of climate change; the main pillars of the proposal, with particular reference to the extent to which the country can become less reliant on fossil fuel energy; the degree to which electricity generation can depend on alternatives such as wind, solar and hydro power; the percentage of total requirements now being met by such means; his projections for the future in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42233/19]

Afforestation Programme

Bernard Durkan

188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which 4,000 acres of forestry of native species can contribute to carbon sequestration annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42558/19]

Afforestation Programme

Bernard Durkan

189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which 4,000 acres of forestry of coniferous species can contribute to carbon sequestration annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42559/19]