Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Primary Care Centres

Seán Haughey

436. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health when the primary healthcare facility at a location (details supplied) will be opened; the services which will be provided in this centre; the persons who can attend this facility; the opening hours of the centre; the services which will be provided to the elderly, young children and those suffering with addiction problems; the cost of construction of the facility; the number to be employed in the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2864/19]

Vehicle Registration Data

Seán Haughey

176. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if there has been an increase in the number of used diesel vehicles imported from Britain and Northern Ireland in the past three years; the statistics for such imports; if an analysis has been undertaken as to the reason for the increase and its implications of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54355/18]

Schools Refurbishment

Seán Haughey

315. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if phase 2 development works in a school (details supplied) will be sanctioned; if additional funding will be provided to allow for emergency works to be carried out in respect of a leaking roof, dangerous chimney stacks, a leaking glass corridor and obsolete central heating pipework and radiators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54319/18]

Fishery Harbour Centres

Seán Haughey

834. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the dredging of Howth Fishery Harbour Centre will be sanctioned without delay; the progress made in respect of the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1062/19]

Motor Industry

Seán Haughey

889. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the number of diesel vehicles, both new and second hand, being imported from Britain and Northern Ireland having regard to the implications for greenhouse gas emission targets; the action he is taking to reduce the number of diesel cars in use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54356/18]

Illness Benefit Payments

Seán Haughey

1076. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if outstanding illness benefit payments, including arrears due, will be paid to a person (details supplied); if these payments can be made to their bank account as previously requested; if cheques issued can be cancelled in view of the fact that the person did not receive some of them and cannot cash them in Poland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1034/19]

Brexit Staff

Seán Haughey

144. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the number of new customs officers who have been recruited in recent months to deal with Brexit; if these positions were advertised; the procedures used for the recruitment process; the way in which the successful candidates were selected; if the new customs officers will require training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52970/18]

Services for People with Disabilities

Seán Haughey

452. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in respect of the early intervention team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53360/18]

Foreign Conflicts

Seán Haughey

66. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the protracted crisis in South Sudan; if he will engage in diplomatic efforts through the EU to ensure the fragile peace in South Sudan holds; if he will continue to support humanitarian efforts in South Sudan that are addressing the root causes of the conflict; if he will continue funding and support for the conflict resolution and peace building efforts at community level by an organisation (details supplied) in partnership with INGOs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52303/18]

Commencement of Legislation

Seán Haughey

176. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health when the Children and Family Relationships (Amendment) Bill 2018 and the general scheme of the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill 2017 will be enacted and commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52304/18]

National Monuments

Seán Haughey

165. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 194 of 27 November 2018, if he will provide additional information regarding the planning process to be used by the Office of Public Works to obtain planning permission for a development at the Casino at Marino national monument; the specific organisation which will be making this planning application; when the planning application is expected to be made; if a Part VIII planning procedure will be invoked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51751/18]

Fire Service Staff

Seán Haughey

582. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will correspond with Kildare County Council to ensure that a person (details supplied) is awarded a salary higher than point four on the salary scale in order that they receive a higher salary than they are currently receiving as a firefighter and paramedic with Dublin City Council and Dublin Fire Brigade in which their allowances are considered to be core pay and pensionable; if he has received correspondence from the person setting out their case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52045/18]

Brexit Issues

Seán Haughey

3. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the outcome of the special European Council meeting held in Brussels in November 2018 to consider the Brexit issue. [50056/18]

International Agreements

Seán Haughey

126. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the United Nations global compact for migration and asylum seeking; if the Government proposes to sign up to this compact; the issues he is considering in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50405/18]

State Examinations Commission

Seán Haughey

207. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 144 of 3 October 2018, when a reply will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50436/18]

Brexit Staff

Seán Haughey

586. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 877 of 6 November 2018, when a reply will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50437/18]

School Meals Programme

Seán Haughey

632. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason the provision of jelly and ice cream was initially unapproved by her Department as part of a school meals programme for a special needs school (details supplied) and then was subsequently approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50420/18]

Services for People with Disabilities

Seán Haughey

191. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in respect of the early intervention team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49646/18]

Carer's Allowance Eligibility

Seán Haughey

259. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a carer’s allowance payment will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49647/18]

National Monuments

Seán Haughey

194. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works is planning to provide a new entrance and exit to the Casino at Marino which is a designated national monument; the planning requirements needed to facilitate this redevelopment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49386/18]

RTÉ Expenditure

Seán Haughey

192. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the reduction in spend from RTÉ to the Irish independent production sector (details supplied); the steps he is taking to ensure that this spend in the sector is increased back to 2007 levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48769/18]

Television Licence Fee Collection

Seán Haughey

193. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the aspects of the television licence fee reform the interdepartmental working group is reviewing; when he expects this report to published; if there will be an engagement by the group with stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48770/18]

Television Licence Fee Collection

Seán Haughey

194. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on public service broadcasting; his further views on licence fee reform; when he will publish his action plan points in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48771/18]

Ministerial Meetings

Seán Haughey

195. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he will meet with an organisation (details supplied) to discuss with it the Irish independent production sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48772/18]

Television Licence Fee Collection

Seán Haughey

196. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on appointing the Revenue Commissioners as the licence fee collection agent to help reduce evasion rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48773/18]

Human Rights Cases

Seán Haughey

147. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); if his attention has been further drawn to ongoing concerns in respect of the health and welfare of the person; if he will consider offering the person and the person's family asylum here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48055/18]

Traveller Accommodation

Seán Haughey

659. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount allocated to Fingal County Council in 2018 to improve accommodation specifically for Travellers; if none of this funding has been spent by Fingal County Council to date; the design plans for the accommodation of Travellers submitted to his Department for approval; the length of time it takes to sanction such plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48056/18]

European Council Meetings

Seán Haughey

26. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the October 2018 European Council meeting in Brussels; the issues discussed at this summit; and the details of bilateral meetings he participated in. [44886/18]

Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Seán Haughey

349. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will make FreeStyle Libre available under the long-term illness scheme for all type 1 diabetics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46668/18]

Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility

Seán Haughey

364. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will make FreeStyle Libre available under the long-term illness scheme for all type 1 diabetics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46758/18]

Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Seán Haughey

142. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if modern glucose monitoring systems involving readings of sensors attached to patients will be made available to senior citizens suffering from diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46202/18]

Pharmacy Regulations

Seán Haughey

125. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an organisation (details supplied) has recently decided to limit the working hours and duties of pharmaceutical assistants; if his attention has been further drawn to the concerns of pharmaceutical assistants; if permission will be refused for these changes having regard to the Pharmacy Act 2007; if he will consider changes to this legislation and other short-term solutions to the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46010/18]

Carer's Allowance Waiting Times

Seán Haughey

168. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she is satisfied with the length of time it takes to process an application for a carer's allowance; if measures will be introduced to speed up this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46043/18]

Air Corps Strength

Seán Haughey

118. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to reopen the Air Corps pilot service commitment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44693/18]

Tax Exemptions

Seán Haughey

182. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the reason national lottery games are exempt from betting tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44939/18]

Schools Health and Safety

Seán Haughey

327. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the structural investigation carried out by in respect of two schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45235/18]

Garda Data

Seán Haughey

383. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank attached to a unit (details supplied); when this unit last received an increase in personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44687/18]

Prison Service Staff

Seán Haughey

384. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost in 2019 of recruiting an extra 180 prison officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44688/18]

Garda Stations

Seán Haughey

385. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated amount it would cost to have a defibrillator installed in each Garda station that is open on a 24-7 basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44689/18]

Garda Equipment

Seán Haughey

386. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has received a request from the Garda Commissioner for funding for the issuing of body cameras to each garda; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44690/18]

Disability Support Services Provision

Seán Haughey

562. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health when an assessment of needs will be carried out in respect of a child (details supplied) with ADHD and autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44931/18]

Brexit Staff

Seán Haughey

877. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Tourism Ireland has filled all its additional Brexit related staff positions; if not, when remaining staff posts will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44691/18]

Treatment Benefit Scheme Data

Seán Haughey

1019. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated amount it would cost in 2019 if the frequency of applying for a grant for hearing aids was reduced from every four years to three years using the 2017 application figures, if the maximum grant available for one hearing aid was to be increased from €500 to €600 and for two hearing aids from €1,000 to €1,200; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44692/18]

Fire Service

Seán Haughey

1195. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a statement (details supplied) made in Seanad Éireann on 10 March 2015 by the then Minister for Health; his views on this interpretation of fire services legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45398/18]

Fire Service

Seán Haughey

1196. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a judgment of the European Court which included findings (details supplied); if he accepts the findings of both courts that the EMS operated by Dublin Fire Brigade is in accordance with the provisions of fire services legislation and comes within his remit at national level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45399/18]

School Services Staff

Seán Haughey

167. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will sanction and fund a new school secretary for a school (details supplied) in view of the fact that one of the existing secretaries is retiring; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this is an amalgamated school based in two campuses which traditionally has two school secretaries; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that parents have expressed concerns regarding the health and safety of their children on the grounds that there will not now be a staff member at the reception in one of the campuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44054/18]

Services for People with Disabilities

Seán Haughey

79. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health the waiting time for intake assessment for the early intervention team for children in north County Dublin. [43615/18]

National Monuments

Seán Haughey

240. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to upgrade and develop a national monument at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43810/18]

Schools Establishment

Seán Haughey

275. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if start-up interim accommodation has been sourced in respect of new primary and post-primary schools (details supplied); the details of the accommodation; the locations of same; if patronage has been agreed for these schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43467/18]

Internet Safety

Seán Haughey

539. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to introduce measures to restrict access by children to pornography on smart phones; if Internet service providers have a role to play in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43468/18]