Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Schools Building Projects Applications

John McGuinness

402. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for additional accommodation by a school (details supplied). [1036/18]

Home Care Packages Provision

John McGuinness

941. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if further home care hours will be provided for a person (details supplied) as a matter of urgency. [1034/18]

Services for People with Disabilities

John McGuinness

944. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the funding necessary for the full-time appropriate day-care services required in the case of a person (details supplied); if he will investigate the matter and provide a lifelong care plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1048/18]

Services for People with Disabilities

John McGuinness

950. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason funding was not provided to an organisation (details supplied) for the appointment of an education officer and information officer; if a recent application from this organisation seeking support for two additional full-time positions will be reviewed; the level of funding received by the organisation in each of the past five years; if there is an up-to-date database showing the numbers who have dyspraxia, DCD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1065/18]

Medicinal Products Reimbursement

John McGuinness

1007. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his plans for the funding of the drug Vimizim; and the detail of his reply to the families he met recently on the issue. [1325/18]

HIQA Reports

John McGuinness

1008. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 453 of 4 April 2017, if the HIQA report submitted in November 2015 by a person (details supplied) will now be made available to the family; his plans to take action arising from the report; if the HSE and HIQA representatives will meet the family to discuss the report's findings; if the full medical records have been made available to the family; if he will review the reply given to Parliamentary Question No. 527 of 23 May 2017 in view of the reply given to the previous question referenced and provide a comprehensive reply; if a post mortem was conducted; if an inquest will be held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1327/18]

State Pension (Contributory) Applications

John McGuinness

1578. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a State pension (non-contributory) by a person (details supplied). [54487/17]

Invalidity Pension Eligibility

John McGuinness

1611. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for an invalidity pension now under review will be expedited and approved in the case of a person (details supplied). [1035/18]

Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility

John McGuinness

1612. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if long-term benefit payments will be put in place for a person (details supplied). [1037/18]

Disability Allowance Applications

John McGuinness

1647. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if disability allowance will be approved for a person (details supplied). [1350/18]

Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility

John McGuinness

1650. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if long-term benefit payments will be put in place for a person (details supplied); and if the correspondence submitted by this Deputy relative to the case prior to Christmas will be examined and a response issued to the person. [1403/18]

Local Government Audit Service

John McGuinness

1746. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he is satisfied that the audits of all local authorities reflect their compliance with national and EU law in respect of the procurement of insurance cover such as public liability and so on; if a value for money audit has been undertaken by the local government auditors in respect of insurance cover whether procured privately by councils or self insurance; if cost comparisons have been undertaken; if he will publish the cost of insurance for each council and the level or cost of claims in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1064/18]

Protected Disclosures

John McGuinness

1767. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will make available an unredacted copy of the report submitted by Galway City Council relative to the case of a person (details supplied); if the protected disclosure submitted by the person is being examined by an independent person outside of and unconnected to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1328/18]

Illness Benefit Applications

John McGuinness

693. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if illness benefit will be paid to a person (details supplied). [53558/17]

State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility

John McGuinness

247. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the adult dependent rate will be applied to the State pension (contributory) in the name of a person (details supplied). [53361/17]

Flood Relief Schemes Funding

John McGuinness

133. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the timeframe for the funding and commencement of the flood relief scheme for Graiguenamanagh, County Kilkenny; the reason for the delay in starting the project; if the fallen trees, debris, overgrowth and rubbish will be removed from the outlets of the bridge in Graiguenamanagh to avoid further local flooding (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52636/17]

Land Ownership

John McGuinness

235. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the process by which land at a location (details supplied) was advertised and sold; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52633/17]

Cross-Border Health Services Provision

John McGuinness

254. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the refund due to a person (details supplied) under the cross-Border healthcare directive will be issued [52634/17]

Hospital Appointments Status

John McGuinness

322. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited as a matter of urgency. [52934/17]

Treatment Benefit Scheme Eligibility

John McGuinness

323. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if direct funding or the HSE treatment abroad scheme will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52936/17]

Health Services Provision

John McGuinness

328. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the funding available to a person (details supplied) for a placement at a service; and when the placement will commence. [52985/17]

Medical Card Applications

John McGuinness

329. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the documents the HSE claims were not submitted with an application for a medical card by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52987/17]

Mental Health Services Funding

John McGuinness

330. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided for an Alzheimer's disease unit at a location (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the matter has been discussed at local level; and his views and those of the HSE on such a proposal. [52989/17]

Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications

John McGuinness

496. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the decision taken by her Department concerning an application for domiciliary care allowance by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if the decision will be overturned based on the evidence and professional opinion submitted (details supplied). [52635/17]

Disability Allowance Payments

John McGuinness

513. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason disability allowance being paid to a person (details supplied) was cut to €160.50 per week. [52931/17]

Citizens Information Services

John McGuinness

514. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the changes being put in place by Citizens Information Board, CIB, relative to the structure of the Money Advice and Budgeting Service, MABS; the details of these changes to date and projected costs for the future; the benefits of these changes for the persons using the services; if all of the stakeholders were consulted regarding the changes being introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52933/17]

Disability Allowance Applications

John McGuinness

515. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for disability allowance; the reason the previous application was unsuccessful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52935/17]

Public Sector Staff Recruitment

John McGuinness

68. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 121 of 29 November 2017, the process by which external members of TLAC are appointed; the qualifications and skill sets sought relative to external members; the level of professional human resources qualifications of each member; the rationale behind the decision to have two ex officio members; the skillsets required by the two Secretaries General appointed; the process by which they are selected and appointed; the attendance record of each member; the number of occasions when a split decision occurred in terms of an appointment; the way in which such a decision is dealt with; the number of persons appointed to vacancies that had no connection with the civil or public service out of the 615 appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52475/17]

Home Help Service Provision

John McGuinness

151. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if all of the appropriate home support services will be put in place for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52416/17]

Health Services Staff

John McGuinness

152. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be considered for ill health retirement based on the person's medical reports. [52417/17]

Road Projects

John McGuinness

196. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for a survey of the motorway close to Shankill, Paulstown, County Kilkenny, in order to determine the works required to reduce the level of noise from passing motorway traffic at this location. [52476/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

122. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Taoiseach the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number that were fully or partially granted; and the number that were refused. [51859/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

123. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Taoiseach the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number of which the period of consideration was completed within four weeks of the receipt of the request; and the number of which the period of consideration was extended by up to four weeks in view of the fact that the necessary resources to complete the request within the original timeframe were not available, in tabular form. [51876/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

130. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number that were fully or partially granted; and the number that were refused. [51853/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

131. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number of which the period of consideration was completed within four weeks of the receipt of the request; and the number of which the period of consideration was extended by up to four weeks in view of the fact that the necessary resources to complete the request within the original timeframe were not available, in tabular form. [51870/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

143. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number that were fully or partially granted; and the number of such requests that were refused. [51852/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

144. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number for which consideration was completed within four weeks of the receipt of the request; and the number for which the period of consideration was extended by up to four weeks in view of the fact the necessary resources to complete the request within the original timeframe were not available, in tabular form. [51869/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

169. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number fully or partially granted; and the number of such requests that were refused. [51857/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

170. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number of which the period of consideration was completed within four weeks of the receipt of the request; and the number of which the period of consideration was extended by up to four weeks in view of the fact that the necessary resources to complete the request within the original timeframe were not available, in tabular form. [51874/17]

Schools Building Projects Status

John McGuinness

175. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school building project (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if plans for the project are at planning permission stage; the timeframe for the approval and funding of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51488/17]

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

John McGuinness

176. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if Student Universal Support Ireland, SUSI, grants apply to students attending Bray Institute of Further Education. [51504/17]

School Transport Provision

John McGuinness

177. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if school transport will be provided for a person (details supplied); the steps that have been taken to provide same. [51506/17]

State Examinations Appeals

John McGuinness

180. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the independent appeals scrutineers have dealt with all of the appeals received in respect of leaving certificate points achieved in 2017; the criteria used for such appeals; the way in which the criteria were set; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51535/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

206. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number that were fully or partially granted; and the number of such requests that were refused. [51850/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

207. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number for which the period of consideration was completed within four weeks of the receipt of the request; and the number for which the period of consideration was extended by up to four weeks in view of the fact that the necessary resources to complete the request within the original timeframe were not available, in tabular form. [51867/17]

Irish Prison Service

John McGuinness

231. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 225 of 17 October 2017, the reason the person has not received payment for days (details supplied); the way in which the findings of the external review were addresses by the Irish Prison Service; and if he has satisfied himself with the decision of the Irish Prison Service protected disclosure recipient to refuse to address the additional matters. [51508/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

251. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number of which that were fully or partially granted; and the number of such requests that were refused. [51856/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

252. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number of which the period of consideration was completed within four weeks of the receipt of the request; and the number of which the period of consideration was extended by up to four weeks in view of the fact that the necessary resources to complete the request within the original timeframe were not available, in tabular form. [51873/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

296. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of freedom of information requests received by her Department to date in 2017; the number fully or partially granted; and the number of such requests that were refused. [51845/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

297. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of freedom of information requests received by her Department to date in 2017; the number of which the period of consideration was completed within four weeks of the receipt of the request; and the number of which the period of consideration was extended by up to four weeks in view of the fact that the necessary resources to complete the request within the original timeframe were not available, in tabular form. [51862/17]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Expenditure

John McGuinness

325. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason an organisation (details supplied) that represents 80% of service providers is not represented on the steering committee to oversee pricing in the sector; the reason no such steering committee was set up to review the cost of elderly care in the public sector; if a review of the capital costs in the public and private sector has been examined; if not, his plans for same; and his views on whether the private operators in seeking the appointment of a national forum for the sector asked for or expected a role in the public sector budgets or policy. [51539/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

371. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number fully or partially granted; and the number of such requests that were refused. [51854/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

372. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number of which the period of consideration was completed within four weeks of the receipt of the request; and the number of which the period of consideration was extended by up to four weeks in view of the fact that the necessary resources to complete the request within the original timeframe were not available, in tabular form. [51871/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

418. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number that were fully or partially granted; and the number of requests that were refused. [51844/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

419. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number for which the period of consideration was completed within four weeks of receipt of the request; and the number for which the period of consideration was extended by up to four weeks in view of the fact that the necessary resources to complete the request within the original timeframe were not available, in tabular form. [51861/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

434. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number which were fully or partially granted; and the number of such requests that were refused. [51847/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

435. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number of which the period of consideration was completed within four weeks of the receipt of the request; and the number of which the period of consideration was extended by up to four weeks in view of the fact that the necessary resources to complete the request within the original timeframe were not available, in tabular form. [51864/17]

Public Transport Provision

John McGuinness

442. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost to date of providing a coach park in Dublin; the date on which the project was completed; the cost from completion date to date for security and other services for the sight; the date the park will be opened; the reason for the delay; if the park will provide a seven-day service each week at times to suit the coach operators, that is, from 4 a.m. until midnight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51501/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

449. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number fully or partially granted; and the number of such requests that were refused. [51860/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

450. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number for which the period of consideration was completed within four weeks of the receipt of the request; and the number for which the period of consideration was extended by up to four weeks in view of the fact that the necessary resources to complete the request within the original timeframe were not available, in tabular form. [51877/17]

Freedom of Information Requests

John McGuinness

460. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to set out the number of freedom of information requests received by her Department to date in 2017; the number fully or partially granted; and the number refused. [51846/17]

Freedom of Information Requests

John McGuinness

461. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to set out in tabular form the number of freedom of information requests received by her Department to date in 2017; the number of which the period of consideration was completed within four weeks of the receipt of the request; and the number of which the period of consideration was extended by up to four weeks in view of the fact that the necessary resources to complete the request within the original timeframe were not available. [51863/17]

Charities Regulation

John McGuinness

468. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to outline the process to qualify for charitable status; the timeframe for such applications; the number of applications received in the past three years; the number of applications approved; if there is sufficient staff in the section to deal with applications in a timely fashion; the status of an application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51526/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

471. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number of these that were fully or partially granted; and the number of such requests that were refused. [51858/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

472. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number of these for which the period of consideration was completed within four weeks of the receipt of the request; and the number of these for which the period of consideration was extended by up to four weeks in view of the fact that the necessary resources to complete the request within the original timeframe were not available, in tabular form. [51875/17]

School Meals Programme

John McGuinness

473. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a school (details supplied) was not accepted for the school lunch scheme, in view of the fact that its sister school has been accepted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51525/17]

Disability Allowance Applications

John McGuinness

478. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if disability allowance will be approved for a person (details supplied). [51503/17]

Disability Allowance Applications

John McGuinness

483. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of applications for disability allowance and supplementary welfare allowance by a person (details supplied). [51537/17]

Social Welfare Appeals

John McGuinness

484. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an appeal by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if full payment will be restored following a review of circumstances. [51538/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

522. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number that were fully or partially granted; and the number of such requests that were refused. [51855/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

523. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number in which the period of consideration was completed within four weeks of the receipt of the request; and the number in which the period of consideration was extended by up to four weeks in view of the fact that the necessary resources to complete the request within the original timeframe were not available, in tabular form. [51872/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

537. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of freedom of information requests received by her Department to date in 2017; the number of which that were fully or partially granted; and the number of such requests that were refused. [51848/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

538. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of freedom of information requests received by her Department to date in 2017; the number of which the period of consideration was completed within four weeks of the receipt of the request; and the number of which the period of consideration was extended by up to four weeks in view of the fact that the necessary resources to complete the request within the original timeframe were not available, in tabular form. [51865/17]

Military Records

John McGuinness

542. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to parliamentary question number 527 of 14 November 2017, the person that issued the certificate of service (details supplied); the date it was issued; and the timeframe for the certificate to be issued. [51509/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

545. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number fully or partially granted; and the number refused. [51849/17]

Freedom of Information Data

John McGuinness

546. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number of which the period of consideration was completed within four weeks of the receipt of the request; and the number of which the period of consideration was extended by up to four weeks in view of the fact that the necessary resources to complete the request within the original timeframe were not available, in tabular form. [51866/17]

Public Sector Staff Data

John McGuinness

121. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the names of persons who serve on the Top Level Appointments Committee for the Civil Service; the length of time that each one has served on the committee; the number of appointments made since its inception; his plans for reform of this committee; his further plans to replace members of the committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50891/17]

Minor Works Scheme

John McGuinness

140. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the minor works grant will be paid to primary schools (details supplied); if he will consider placing such grants on a fixed schedule alongside capitation and ancillary services grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50958/17]

Protected Disclosures

John McGuinness

197. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to correspondence of 25 October 2017 from a person (details supplied) if an investigation into the theft of prison property on 19 and 20 August 2017 has commenced; the way in which this disclosure was investigated; if the report will be published; if the report has been concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50879/17]

Health Services

John McGuinness

278. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 317 of 17 October 2017, if the matter regarding an organisation (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50888/17]

Health Services

John McGuinness

304. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 317 of 17 October 2017, if the matter regarding an organisation (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50889/17]

Protected Disclosures

John McGuinness

305. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 323 of 10 October 2017, if the disclosure been processed in accordance with his Department’s policy and legislation; if the person who made the disclosure through the Deputy has been interviewed; if his Department and the HSE have protected this person in their place of employment in accordance with the legislation; the reason details cannot be divulged while at the same time protecting the confidential nature of the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50890/17]

Departmental Funding

John McGuinness

446. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if an extension to the period within which an early years capital grant of €50,000 must be spent by a community project (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be approved in view of the fact that the building project is at roof level. [50878/17]

Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility

John McGuinness

496. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the maximum social welfare benefit is being paid to a person (details supplied); if there are further benefits they are entitled to; if their record of self employment has been considered in this case; if their spouse’s pension entitlement will also be examined to determine if an increase is applicable. [50892/17]

Hospital Appointments Administration

John McGuinness

308. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 670 of 7 November 2017, if an early hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [49864/17]

Coillte Teoranta Activities

John McGuinness

473. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a response to persons (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49884/17]

Aquaculture Licence Applications

John McGuinness

474. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a licence for a hatchery; if a decision has been made on the requirement for an environmental impact assessment, EIA; if permission will be granted to the business to put in eggs in November or December 2017 and January 2018 while a decision is being made on the licence in order to avoid the loss of another year to the business; and if the matter will be expedited. [49885/17]

Fuel Allowance Eligibility

John McGuinness

634. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if persons (details supplied) are entitled to the fuel allowance scheme. [49886/17]

Commemorative Medals

John McGuinness

733. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the first and second infantry group that completed overseas service in the Democratic Republic of Congo will be awarded medals for their service; and if Defence Forces members that served in Cyprus will be acknowledged. [49887/17]

Tenant Purchase Scheme Review

John McGuinness

221. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the review of the tenant incremental purchase scheme 2016 is now complete; his plans to introduce changes to the scheme; if he will review the minimum reckonable income of persons and allow long-standing tenants to purchase their homes whether on social welfare or not but with proof of savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49664/17]

Pension Provisions

John McGuinness

153. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if the pension being paid to a person (details supplied) is the correct amount; if the tax deductions are correct; and if an examination of the matter will be expedited. [48990/17]

Hospital Waiting Lists

John McGuinness

361. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early date for an operation will be arranged for a person (details supplied). [48988/17]

State Pensions Payments

John McGuinness

577. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the pension being paid to a person (details supplied) is the correct amount; if the tax deductions are correct; and if an examination of the matter will be expedited. [48989/17]

Pension Provisions

John McGuinness

652. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the pension being paid to a person (details supplied) is the correct amount; if the tax deductions are correct; and if an examination of the matter will be expedited. [48991/17]

Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists

John McGuinness

64. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to address the long waiting times for orthodontic services in the south east. [48207/17]

School Accommodation Provision

John McGuinness

161. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for funding by a school (details supplied); if the submission made by the school for a full ASD unit to include classrooms, a multi sensory room, an activity room and a kitchen will be fully funded and approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47858/17]

Military Records

John McGuinness

527. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if retirement papers and a service book will be issued to a person (details supplied). [47859/17]

Carer's Allowance Applications

John McGuinness

253. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of applications for carer's allowance and domiciliary care allowance by a person (details supplied). [47446/17]

Banking Sector

John McGuinness

89. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach with a draft copy of the report being completed by his Department relative to public banking; if he will arrange for the committee to have an input into this report in view of the public hearings it has held on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47180/17]

Student Grant Scheme Applications

John McGuinness

121. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason depreciation of interest on borrowings is taken as means rather than outgoings in the consideration of SUSI grant applications; if the applications for a grant for 2016 and 2017 in the name of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed in view of the fact that the family are suffering financial hardship having failed to qualify for the maximum grant support; if the actual financial circumstances of the family will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47162/17]