Ní féidir ach ceisteanna agus freagraí a foilsíodh tar éis Iúil 2012 a amharc anseo. Is féidir amharc de réir téarma nó dátaí ar leith ó Mhárta 2016 ar aghaidh do Ranna Rialtais. Foilsítear freagraí scríofa de réir mar a fhaightear iad ó Ranna. Chun ceisteanna parlaiminte a foilsíodh roimh Iúil 2012 a fheiceáil, cuardaigh Díospóireachtaí na Dála.
Ceisteanna agus freagraí le haghaidh Téarma Dála nó Seanaid
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Máirt, 17 Noll 2019
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Family Reunification
Gino Kenny
275. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the fact that for non-EEA families, immigration permissions here are tied to one partner or spouse allowing only them to work while the other family members are economically dependent; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that this approach acts as a block to the mobility of non-EEA workers and integration of non-EEA families here; and if he has considered introducing the family reunification directive here which operates in 25 European Union member states. [53139/19]
Máirt, 17 Noll 2019
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Smarter Transport
Gino Kenny
594. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the capital expenditure of his Department from 1 January to 31 August 2019 under headings (details supplied). [52876/19]
Déar, 12 Noll 2019
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Artists' Remuneration
Gino Kenny
37. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the precarious nature of work in the arts means that many artists, writers, musicians and actors are particularly affected by the housing crisis and are often part of the hidden homeless phenomenon (details supplied); her views on the important role that these workers play; if she will work with artists to address the housing and other issues of poverty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51891/19]
Máirt, 3 Noll 2019
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Emergency Works Scheme
Gino Kenny
189. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the unacceptable and potentially dangerous conditions that students and staff are working under at a school (details supplied); his views on whether the leaking roof and the unsafe situation this presents needs urgent remedial work; if funding will be committed to same as a matter of priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49755/19]
Máirt, 3 Noll 2019
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Treatment Benefit Scheme Administration
Gino Kenny
352. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49849/19]
Máirt, 3 Noll 2019
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Medicinal Products Availability
Gino Kenny
422. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the drug Spinraza; the way in which it is being rolled out; and the process and reason for the way in which it is being dispensed in view of the fact that there are still children awaiting its administration. [50227/19]
Déar, 28 Samh 2019
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Bord na Móna
Gino Kenny
11. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will meet trade unions representing Bord na Móna workers; his views on their demand that Bord na Móna management attend the Workplace Relations Commission to discuss issues relating to a just transition for their members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49437/19]
Déar, 28 Samh 2019
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Energy Efficiency
Gino Kenny
47. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the funding that will be made available from the SEAI for energy efficiency measures in social housing units in mid-western areas of Dublin in the coming years; if the warmth and well-being scheme will be extended to other areas; the number of homes retrofitted under the scheme in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49438/19]
Céad, 27 Samh 2019
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Traveller Community
Gino Kenny
158. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Labre Park Traveller halting site is one of the few Traveller communities that is not covered by a primary health care team (details supplied); if he will take steps to ensure that the funding of a primary health care team for Travellers living in Labre Park and the wider Ballyfermot and Dublin 10 area is included in the HSE 2020 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49285/19]
Máirt, 26 Samh 2019
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Disease Management
Gino Kenny
68. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health his views on the length of time on average it is taking to diagnose endometriosis and the impact this has on women suffering from the disease including their mental, emotional and physical health and ultimately fertility; his further views on introducing a comprehensive endometriosis education programme for general practitioners and other medical professionals including referring patients to gynaecologists at the earliest opportunity to improve diagnosis; his plans to put in place supports for women with the disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48737/19]
Máirt, 26 Samh 2019
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Cannabis for Medicinal Use
Gino Kenny
95. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the status of, and definitive start date for, the medicinal cannabis access programme in view of his most recent response with regard to two cannabis based products having been approved for the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48736/19]
Céad, 20 Samh 2019
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Schools Building Projects
Gino Kenny
119. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the difficult conditions under which staff and students are working and learning at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; the steps he will take to move the school extension and refurbishment project beyond stage 2b as a matter of urgency especially in view of the recent withdrawal of the quantity surveyor and architect ; if assurances will be given that the necessary work will continue without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47934/19]
Máirt, 19 Samh 2019
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School Placement
Gino Kenny
55. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the escalating need for more primary school places in Rathcoole, County Dublin; his plans to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47459/19]
Máirt, 19 Samh 2019
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Vaccination Programme
Gino Kenny
398. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that parents who want their daughter who is 15 years of age to receive the HPV vaccine will incur charges of €900 while their 12 years of age son will receive it for free; the rationale for same; the steps he will take to provide the vaccine free of charge to those that are proactive in having their children vaccinated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47472/19]
Máirt, 5 Samh 2019
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Local Authority Housing Eligibility
Gino Kenny
43. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when he will announce the review of income limit eligibility for council housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45224/19]
Máirt, 5 Samh 2019
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VAT Rate Application
Gino Kenny
147. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Finance if the VAT situation relating to vitamin and mineral food supplements from 1 November 2019 will be clarified; the rationale for proposed changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45279/19]
Máirt, 5 Samh 2019
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Public Procurement Contracts Data
Gino Kenny
155. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of projects that a person (details supplied) was involved in, including cost overruns and other relevant details; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44366/19]
Máirt, 5 Samh 2019
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Pharmacy Services
Gino Kenny
469. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some pharmacies, including a pharmacy (details supplied), have started to charge patients for the use of blister packs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44373/19]
Máirt, 5 Samh 2019
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Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision
Gino Kenny
561. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the lack of rehabilitation services for persons with a brain injury and the negative effect that this is having on the lives of persons with such injuries. [44683/19]
Máirt, 5 Samh 2019
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Light Rail Projects Status
Gino Kenny
907. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed Lucan Luas transport link; his views on the need for a Luas extension to Lucan in view of the gridlock that commuters living in the locality and in neighbouring areas face daily and the resulting unacceptable level of carbon emissions; if a date will be committed to for the development of the Lucan line especially in the context of climate change mitigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44454/19]
Máirt, 5 Samh 2019
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Local Authority Housing Funding
Gino Kenny
1129. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if funding has been provided for the construction of 69 units on Griffeen Avenue, Lucan, between Foxborough Lawn and Tor An Rí Walk, following Part 8 planning approval in April 2019 by South Dublin County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44368/19]
Máirt, 22 DFómh 2019
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Middle East Issues
Gino Kenny
129. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to renewed attempts by the Israeli Government to deport a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43159/19]
Máirt, 22 DFómh 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Gino Kenny
374. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if the way in which funding for transport to and from hospitals is allocated and used will be examined and clarified; his views on the fact that wheelchair users have particular difficulties in accessing day services if funding for transport is limited such as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43353/19]
Máirt, 22 DFómh 2019
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Departmental Expenditure
Gino Kenny
530. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the capital expenditure of his Department from 1 January to 31 August 2019 under the heading of B8.5, cycling and walking. [43172/19]
Déar, 17 DFómh 2019
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Special Educational Needs Staff Contracts
Gino Kenny
67. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the contracts of employment of SNAs allow for the loss of employment of a SNA worker in a school following a SENO assessment in which it is deemed a position is not required, for example, the security of employment or guarantee of another position elsewhere for SNAs affected by such an assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42591/19]
Céad, 16 DFómh 2019
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School Curriculum
Gino Kenny
126. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Skills if steps will be taken to cease the practice of segregation and discrimination against children on the basis of religion in schools by moving the teaching of religion to outside school hours, thereby allowing parents to choose whether they want their child to receive religious instruction in the school setting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41419/19]
Céad, 16 DFómh 2019
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School Services Staff
Gino Kenny
127. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the important role that school secretaries play in the education system (details supplied); the steps he will take to bring these members of staff into the direct employ of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41418/19]
Céad, 16 DFómh 2019
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Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme
Gino Kenny
247. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the steps she will take to include persons in receipt of a partial capacity payment as eligible to participate in training and education and upskilling opportunities, for example, Springboard, in line with the eligibility of those in receipt of disability or jobseeker payments; her views on the unintended discriminatory nature of the ineligibility of those receiving a partial capacity payment and the impact it has on their efforts to secure employment in view of the ratification of the UNCRPD; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42356/19]
Déar, 10 DFómh 2019
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Cannabis for Medicinal Use
Gino Kenny
44. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the date for the commencement of the medical cannabis access programme; if there are outstanding issues in relation to its commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41158/19]
Déar, 10 DFómh 2019
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Newborn Screening Cards
Gino Kenny
53. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the necessary steps that will be taken to increase new born screening from eight conditions to 40 as per best international practice; his views on whether the extension in newborn screening will significantly lower the possibility of babies being born with serious and often life-limiting conditions and the subsequent impact on their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41159/19]
Máirt, 8 DFómh 2019
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Air Pollution
Gino Kenny
374. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he will take to address the concerns of the EPA regarding the rising levels of pollution and the failure to meet health-related guidelines in this area as set out by the World Health Organisation; his views on the recent EPA report which states that air pollution is responsible for an estimated 1,180 premature deaths each year; his strategy to address the serious public health issue of rising levels of pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40603/19]
Máirt, 8 DFómh 2019
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Air Pollution
Gino Kenny
375. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his strategy for dealing with rising levels of nitrogen dioxide caused by transport emissions in urban areas and the serious risk it poses to public health; his views on the progressive steps that several EU countries and cities are taking to address emissions by making public transport free to encourage persons to use private vehicles less; if he will consider same in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40604/19]
Déar, 3 DFómh 2019
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Springboard Programme
Gino Kenny
347. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will take steps to include persons in receipt of a partial capacity payment as eligible to participate in training and education and upskilling opportunities, for example, Springboard in line with the eligibility of those in receipt of disability or jobseeker payments; if her attention has been drawn to the unintended discriminatory nature of the ineligibility of those receiving a partial capacity payment and the impact it has on their efforts to secure employment in view of the ratification of the UNCRPD; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40308/19]
Céad, 2 DFómh 2019
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Departmental Funding
Gino Kenny
54. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if increased funding will be expedited for public transport and cycling infrastructure in the mid-western areas of Dublin, particularly areas adjacent to and in proximity of the M50, in order to mitigate levels of nitrogen dioxide that exceed the EU limit which has been recorded by Traffic Infrastructure Ireland at various locations in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39690/19]
Máirt, 1 DFómh 2019
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Health Services Data
Gino Kenny
357. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for treatment types (details supplied) in CHO 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39480/19]
Máirt, 1 DFómh 2019
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Medical Conditions
Gino Kenny
390. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health his plans to update knowledge and skills in relation to the diagnosis, management and treatment of ME for medical professionals working in the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39696/19]
Máirt, 1 DFómh 2019
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Medical Conditions
Gino Kenny
391. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health his views on the lack of standardised diagnosis, management and treatment of patients with ME; the impact this has on persons with the condition; his plans to put in place a comprehensive review of the way in which ME is diagnosed, managed and treated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39697/19]
Máirt, 1 DFómh 2019
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Medical Conditions
Gino Kenny
392. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health his views on the demonstrated need for a dedicated ME medical facility and department to diagnose, manage and treat persons with the condition; the steps he will take to establish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39698/19]
Máirt, 1 DFómh 2019
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Paediatric Services
Gino Kenny
393. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to an increase in the number of children presenting with symptoms that fit a diagnosis of ME and the lack of paediatric professionals with knowledge of the way in which to diagnose, manage and treat the condition in children; his plans to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39699/19]
Máirt, 1 DFómh 2019
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Cannabis for Medicinal Use
Gino Kenny
411. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the commencement dates of the medical cannabis access programme; and when the first patients will be referred to the pilot programme. [39807/19]
Máirt, 24 MFómh 2019
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Housing Assistance Payment Eligibility
Gino Kenny
195. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a housing assistance payment is assessed as means when eligibility for free legal aid is being examined; his views on an applicant being denied free legal aid in cases in which their HAP takes them over the income limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38400/19]
Máirt, 24 MFómh 2019
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Electronic Cigarettes
Gino Kenny
274. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the research his Department has commissioned and-or carried out on vaping; the regulations issued on the sale of vaping devices and liquids; the health advice issued on the subject of vaping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38364/19]
Máirt, 24 MFómh 2019
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Prescriptions Data
Gino Kenny
275. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of prescriptions issued to medical card holders for oxycodone in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38365/19]
Máirt, 24 MFómh 2019
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Prescriptions Data
Gino Kenny
276. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of prescriptions issued to medical card holders for benzodiazepines in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38366/19]
Máirt, 24 MFómh 2019
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Prescriptions Data
Gino Kenny
277. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of prescriptions issued to medical card holders for fentanyl in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38367/19]
Máirt, 24 MFómh 2019
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Prescriptions Data
Gino Kenny
278. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of prescriptions issued to medical card holders for opioids in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38368/19]
Aoine, 6 MFómh 2019
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Parental Leave
Gino Kenny
524. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will take steps to extend the new paid parental leave scheme due to commence in November 2019 to all parents with children under one year of age in view of the recognition that the first 12 months in the life of a child are the most formative; if this payment will be made to parents with children under a year old and not only to those with children born after November 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35748/19]
Aoine, 6 MFómh 2019
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Medicinal Products Availability
Gino Kenny
835. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties regarding accessing the drug Sativex here even when prescribed by a consultant neurologist; the status and prescription protocol in relation to the drug; the changes planned in the prescription of and access to the drug in the aftermath of the introduction of the medicinal cannabis access programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34939/19]
Aoine, 6 MFómh 2019
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Infectious Diseases
Gino Kenny
868. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if the rules governing public health and exemptions from attendance at court in the case of infectious diseases apply to the family courts; if not, the rationale for same; if he will consider a revision (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35030/19]
Aoine, 6 MFómh 2019
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Rehabilitation Training Allowance Payments
Gino Kenny
999. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to reverse the decision to cut from September 2019 onwards the training grant for persons with disabilities who participate in rehabilitative training; if his attention has been drawn to the extra costs associated with participation in such training, the impact it will have on the limited income of persons with disabilities and the barriers to engagement in training it may subsequently present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35652/19]
Aoine, 6 MFómh 2019
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Childcare Services Regulation
Gino Kenny
1663. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason parents of children attending crèches (details supplied) were not informed of breaches and issues uncovered by Tusla; the steps she plans to take to ensure that in future Tusla informs parents in circumstances in which a company or individual faces criminal charges in respect of the care of their children; her plans to introduce mandatory reporting of crèches, breaches and issues to parents of children attending such crèches; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34968/19]
Céad, 10 Iúil 2019
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Youth Services Provision
Gino Kenny
76. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will address the lack of provision of services for youth in Newcastle, Dublin 22 in view of the growth of the youth population in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29690/19]
Céad, 10 Iúil 2019
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Youth Services Provision
Gino Kenny
79. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the lack of youth services in mid-western areas of Dublin; the steps she will take to address the issue in view of the negative impact it has on an area with the highest growth in terms of youth population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29689/19]
Máirt, 9 Iúil 2019
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Speech and Language Therapy Provision
Gino Kenny
227. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to recent closures of speech and language units in Longford and Athlone despite no decrease in demand for the services; his plans to close more speech and language units nationally; his views on the lack of services available to those that cannot avail of the already limited speech and language units; and his further plans to mitigate same. [29339/19]
Máirt, 2 Iúil 2019
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Cannabis for Medicinal Use
Gino Kenny
46. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if other conditions such as chronic pain will be considered for inclusion in the pilot of the commencement of the medical cannabis access programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28227/19]
Máirt, 2 Iúil 2019
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Industrial Disputes
Gino Kenny
53. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health his views on the perceived negative impact that low pay and poor conditions have on the recruitment and retention of staff in the healthcare system; the steps he will take to resolve the pay claims of the 10,000 healthcare workers who have shown good faith by deferring two days of strike action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27802/19]
Máirt, 2 Iúil 2019
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Long-Term Illness Scheme
Gino Kenny
74. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health his plans to update the long-term illness scheme to include illnesses such as fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalomyelitis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27801/19]
Máirt, 2 Iúil 2019
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Hospital Car Parks
Gino Kenny
84. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the moneys raised through public hospital car parking charges; the amount of this paid to the private companies that operate hospital car parks; the amount retained by the hospital; the way in which it is used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27805/19]
Máirt, 2 Iúil 2019
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Abortion Legislation
Gino Kenny
87. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if a definitive date will be provided for the introduction of exclusion safe zones for persons accessing abortion services at general practitioner surgeries or hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27804/19]
Máirt, 2 Iúil 2019
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National Children's Hospital
Gino Kenny
108. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to ensure both the new children’s hospital and new national maternity hospital will be operated as public hospitals only in view of his recent comments regarding his support for a universal healthcare service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27803/19]
Máirt, 2 Iúil 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Gino Kenny
267. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review and address the cuts to SNA allocation at a school (details supplied) in view of non-reduction of enrolment numbers and the number of children presenting with significant medical and behavioural care needs both currently on roll and in the new junior infant classes for September 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27797/19]
Máirt, 2 Iúil 2019
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Mental Health Services Provision
Gino Kenny
452. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health his views on the negative impact experienced by 2,500 children waiting for long periods for an appointment with mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22694/19]
Máirt, 25 Meith 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Gino Kenny
72. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the exclusion of children with Down's syndrome from the July provision will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22695/19]
Máirt, 25 Meith 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Gino Kenny
83. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that following the review by the National Council for Special Education of special needs assistants that schools in an area (details supplied) have lost approximately 12 SNAs despite a promise by the previous Minister for Education and Skills that each child requiring a SNA will have access to one; his views on the negative impact the loss of the SNAs will have on children with special needs and take steps to reverse same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26502/19]
Máirt, 25 Meith 2019
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Housing Adaptation Grant Eligibility
Gino Kenny
753. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the threshold of an annual household income of €60,000 is being reconsidered or under review in regard to the housing adaptation grant for persons with a disability; and if not, if he will consider a review with the intention of updating the means testing process in order to reflect average industrial wages. [26468/19]
Máirt, 18 Meith 2019
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Middle East Peace Process
Gino Kenny
51. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he will take to halt Israeli policies aimed at the de facto annexation of East Jerusalem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25215/19]
Máirt, 18 Meith 2019
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Middle East Peace Process
Gino Kenny
74. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to a report (details supplied); his views on whether the unilateral policies of Israel would exacerbate the conflict in and over Jerusalem and harm hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in East Jerusalem; the steps he will take to object to the precedent for Israeli annexationist ambitions in the West Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25214/19]
Máirt, 18 Meith 2019
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Community Enhancement Programme Funding
Gino Kenny
580. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a group (details supplied) has been excluded from availing of the grant from the men's sheds fund; the reason for this exclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25059/19]
Déar, 13 Meith 2019
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Gino Kenny
189. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the capital expenditure of his Department from 1 January to 30 April 2019 under the heading of B8.5 cycling and walking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24770/19]
Máirt, 11 Meith 2019
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Student Data
Gino Kenny
224. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of asylum seekers and refugees in higher education and further education, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23351/19]
Máirt, 11 Meith 2019
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Qualifications Recognition
Gino Kenny
225. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a recognition of prior learning for asylum seekers and refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23352/19]
Máirt, 11 Meith 2019
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Refugee Data
Gino Kenny
318. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asylum seekers and refugees here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23354/19]
Máirt, 11 Meith 2019
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Refugee Data
Gino Kenny
319. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an age profile breakdown of asylum seekers and refugees here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23355/19]
Déar, 30 Beal 2019
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Child Poverty
Gino Kenny
10. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on the statistic that 132,000 children here are growing up in consistent poverty; her further views on whether this is unacceptable in a wealthy society such as Ireland and is indicative of policy failure in view of the fact the number continues to rise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22692/19]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2019
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Childcare Services Provision
Gino Kenny
4. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to address the issue of crèches turning away babies and toddlers in favour of preschool children that are seen as more lucrative; if the extra €50 million will be provided to cover the gap in the new childcare scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22682/19]
Máirt, 28 Beal 2019
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Homeless Persons Data
Gino Kenny
14. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on the rise in the number of children and young persons experiencing homelessness in 2018; her further views on whether the 12.5% rise in the figure for homeless minors indicates that radical action needs to be taken to prevent the trauma and profound negative impact that homelessness has on young lives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22693/19]
Céad, 22 Beal 2019
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Medical Conditions
Gino Kenny
138. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the criteria used to diagnose the neurological disease myalgic encephalomyelitis as described under G.93.3 WHO International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22163/19]
Céad, 22 Beal 2019
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Medical Conditions
Gino Kenny
139. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he will direct the HSE to develop guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment and management of myalgic encephalomyelitis using contemporary research; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22164/19]
Céad, 22 Beal 2019
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Medical Conditions
Gino Kenny
140. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he will direct the HSE to begin implementing the international consensus criteria for myalgic encephalomyelitis to enable those with the condition to get a clear diagnosis as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22165/19]
Céad, 22 Beal 2019
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Medical Conditions
Gino Kenny
141. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he will direct the HSE to develop a clear pathway of care for myalgic encephalomyelitis patients with prompt access to specialists and treatments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22166/19]
Céad, 22 Beal 2019
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Medical Conditions
Gino Kenny
142. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the lack of specialist consultants for myalgic encephalomyelitis patients; if the HSE will recognise ME as a multi-system disease with many debilitating symptoms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22167/19]
Céad, 22 Beal 2019
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Medical Conditions
Gino Kenny
143. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he will designate myalgic encephalomyelitis as a reportable health condition in order to obtain robust official collection of data on the number of children, young persons and adults with the condition and the degrees of severity of the condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22168/19]
Céad, 22 Beal 2019
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Medical Conditions
Gino Kenny
144. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he will direct the HSE to update its diagnostic and treatment procedures for persons with myalgic encephalomyelitis to reflect best international practice; if he will address the lack of specialist support within the health service for those suffering with ME; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22169/19]
Céad, 22 Beal 2019
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Aftercare Services
Gino Kenny
196. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way in which afterschool services which focus on providing services to children from disadvantaged communities whose parents are unemployed will be provided in the future if the cuts planned under the new national childcare scheme proceed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22153/19]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Gino Kenny
261. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a child (details supplied) with Down's syndrome and a mild learning disability has been excluded from availing of the July provision; if this is standard practice; the eligibility criteria for the July provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21801/19]
Céad, 15 Beal 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Gino Kenny
29. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the wait that families of children with SMA have been facing while the approval of Spinraza has yet to be resolved; if he will intervene on behalf of children such as a child (details supplied); if he will deliver a positive outcome for all children with SMA and their families by announcing the approval of Spinraza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20497/19]
Céad, 15 Beal 2019
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Cannabis for Medicinal Use
Gino Kenny
37. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the date for the commencement of the cannabis access programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20843/19]
Céad, 15 Beal 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Gino Kenny
146. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the status of the decision on the approval of Spinraza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20844/19]
Máirt, 14 Beal 2019
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Special Educational Needs
Gino Kenny
180. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will meet a union (details supplied) to address the many questions that special needs assistants have regarding the 13 recommendations of the NCSE before roll-out begins; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20707/19]
Máirt, 14 Beal 2019
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Special Educational Needs Staff
Gino Kenny
181. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the lack of job security for special needs assistants; if he will consider establishing a SNA panel modelled on the supplementary panels for primary school teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20708/19]
Máirt, 14 Beal 2019
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Special Educational Needs Staff
Gino Kenny
182. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Skills if information regarding to the way in which special needs assistants' bank of 72 hours should be used and on which tasks could be circulated immediately to schools nationally; and if these hours can be brought into line with those of teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20709/19]
Máirt, 14 Beal 2019
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Special Educational Needs Staff
Gino Kenny
183. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Skills if certain entitlements such as breastfeeding breaks, days off for children's college graduations, bereavement leave, assault and health and safety leave could be introduced for special needs assistants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20710/19]
Máirt, 14 Beal 2019
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Cannabis for Medicinal Use
Gino Kenny
359. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of the ministerial licences for medicinal cannabis granted that have been reimbursed for the cost of the medication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20846/19]
Céad, 8 Beal 2019
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Health Services Funding
Gino Kenny
649. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to provide funding of €200,000 per year to an association (details supplied) to enable it to provide a five-day per week helpline, cover core costs and employ a full-time specialist nurse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18563/19]
Céad, 8 Beal 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Gino Kenny
691. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if the creation of an additional position for a cognitive behavioural therapy practitioner in the city north-east sector (details supplied) will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18675/19]
Céad, 8 Beal 2019
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Assisted Human Reproduction Legislation
Gino Kenny
724. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce legislation in relation to surrogacy that is inclusive of same-sex male couples (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18824/19]
Céad, 8 Beal 2019
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Cannabis for Medicinal Use
Gino Kenny
938. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the details of all those participating or involved in the cannabis working group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19612/19]
Céad, 17 Aib 2019
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VAT Exemptions
Gino Kenny
55. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the precedent set by his predecessor (details supplied) in which his predecessor intervened in a decision by the Revenue Commissioners to impose VAT on herbal teas in 2014 which resulted in the abandonment of the proposed VAT imposition; if he has given consideration to intervening in the proposed imposition of 23% VAT on food supplements planned to commence on 1 March 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17646/19]
Céad, 17 Aib 2019
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VAT Exemptions
Gino Kenny
63. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Finance his plans to intervene to defer the planned imposition of 23% VAT on food supplements until a review of the impact of same on small businesses and employees has taken place, in view of the impending effect of Brexit in addition to the VAT hike; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17647/19]
Máirt, 2 Aib 2019
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Cannabis for Medicinal Use
Gino Kenny
301. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if there are several medicinal cannabis licence holders who avail of a third party to collect and deliver their prescription to the licensed home address of the holder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14975/19]