Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Services for People with Disabilities

Kevin O'Keeffe

830. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if he will consider a property (details supplied) for conversion to a respite care facility for persons residing in the catchment area. [19236/19]

Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

836. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if an application was received by the HSE in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if a decision has been reached on the provision of an orthosis. [19262/19]

Hospital Appointments Status

Kevin O'Keeffe

895. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will receive a hospital appointment for an orthopaedic procedure. [19455/19]

Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists

Kevin O'Keeffe

904. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a child (details supplied) will be called for specific treatment at the earliest date possible. [19487/19]

Home Help Service Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

912. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be assessed in respect of the provision of home help. [19523/19]

Hospital Appointments Status

Kevin O'Keeffe

1097. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if assistance will be provided to a person (details supplied) in being called for an urgent surgical procedure. [20031/19]

Respite Care Services

Kevin O'Keeffe

1108. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if respite care and convalescence will be provided for a person (details supplied). [20046/19]

Haulage Industry

Kevin O'Keeffe

1188. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position in relation to TASCC certification for the haulage sector in the event of Brexit; and if a new scheme will be put in place should Brexit occur (details supplied). [19585/19]

Tenant Purchase Scheme

Kevin O'Keeffe

1573. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the review of the first 12 months of the tenant (incremental) purchase scheme 2016 has been published; and the findings and recommendations in this regard. [19608/19]

Sport Ireland Funding

Kevin O'Keeffe

247. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the national governing bodies that have received funding through Sport Ireland that have complied with the governance code to date. [18216/19]

Office of Public Works

Kevin O'Keeffe

106. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a survey undertaken by the Office of Public Works in County Cork in October 2018 will be provided to a person (details supplied). [18012/19]

Disabilities Assessments

Kevin O'Keeffe

145. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that no child assessments are being carried out at a facility (details supplied) due to a vacant position not being filled; and if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that a substantial number of children are awaiting assessment that cannot access further education. [17867/19]

Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists

Kevin O'Keeffe

170. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce the waiting list for children who need to avail of orthodontic treatment in County Cork in view of the fact there is a waiting period of three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17931/19]

Beef Exports

Kevin O'Keeffe

200. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing delay in securing final approval for a number of Irish companies from authorities abroad to commence export of their product; and if he will assist these companies by communicating with the authorities abroad (details supplied). [17954/19]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Kevin O'Keeffe

345. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) suffering from cancer will be admitted to hospital for surgery; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this surgery was cancelled a number of weeks ago and is being carried out with a view to preventing the spread of this cancer. [17528/19]

Respite Care Services Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

365. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if respite care will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [17653/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Kevin O'Keeffe

68. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the commencement of building works as a school (details supplied). [17021/19]

General Medical Services Scheme

Kevin O'Keeffe

107. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that patients with a medical card in an area (details supplied) are being charged for services which should be free of charge for persons with a medical card. [16983/19]

Boat Permits

Kevin O'Keeffe

228. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the criteria and regulations governing the granting of passenger boat licences in an area (details supplied); the persons or bodies that hold these licences; and if traditional boatmen were given preference in the granting of same. [17038/19]

Mental Health Services Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

181. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the lengthy delays that students in Cork are experiencing in accessing mental health services within their campus, which are reported to be three times longer than in other colleges nationally; and when these counselling services will be improved on campus in view of the budgetary commitment (details supplied). [16556/19]

Mental Health Services Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

226. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the lengthy delays that students in Cork are experiencing in accessing mental health services within their campus, which are reported to be three times longer than in other colleges nationally; and when these counselling services will be improved on campus in view of the budgetary commitment (details supplied). [16555/19]

National Broadband Plan

Kevin O'Keeffe

497. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the national broadband plan in view of the large number of persons in rural areas who are without a broadband service. [16274/19]

Public Sector Staff Retirements

Kevin O'Keeffe

71. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding public servants that were forced to retire between 6 December 2017 and the commencement of the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018 due to reaching 65 years of age; and if a report has been prepared on potential remedies to assist these workers. [15717/19]

Bus Éireann Fleet

Kevin O'Keeffe

300. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the Bus Éireann fleet nationally by depot; and the average age profile of the Bus Éireann fleet by coach, city and town bus fleet by depot. [15985/19]

Bus Éireann Fleet

Kevin O'Keeffe

301. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the fact that the National Transport Authority has failed to supply new double decker coaches to Bus Éireann at Capwell, County Cork (details supplied). [15986/19]

Bus Éireann Staff

Kevin O'Keeffe

302. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the work of both Bus Éireann management and staff in County Cork in attempting to provide a reliable bus service despite the failure of the National Transport Authority to supply adequate resources will be acknowledged. [15987/19]

Services for People with Disabilities

Kevin O'Keeffe

303. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the most recent time the National Transport Authority and Bus Éireann undertook a review of the accessible routes on the Bus Éireann network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15988/19]

Services for People with Disabilities

Kevin O'Keeffe

304. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of the NTA in supplying Bus Éireann with the audio files to facilitate audio announcements on Bus Éireann services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15989/19]

Services for People with Disabilities

Kevin O'Keeffe

305. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Transport Authority has supplied him with evidence of consultation with disabled persons on the future purchase of buses that are accessible to all in order to prevent a repeat of events (details supplied). [15990/19]

Bus Services

Kevin O'Keeffe

306. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of a bus shelter for southbound passengers in a location (details supplied) in County Cork. [15991/19]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Kevin O'Keeffe

300. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be called for treatment. [14973/19]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Kevin O'Keeffe

306. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if an outpatient clinic appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [14998/19]

Hospital Appointments Status

Kevin O'Keeffe

309. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be called for an outpatient clinic appointment. [15018/19]

Respite Care Services Availability

Kevin O'Keeffe

310. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if respite care will be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [15020/19]

Hospital Appointments Status

Kevin O'Keeffe

314. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a child (details supplied) can be called for specific treatment at the earliest date possible. [15066/19]

Home Loan Scheme

Kevin O'Keeffe

596. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to introduce a housing loan scheme for non-first-time buyers who find themselves in changed circumstances, such as marriage separation or ill health, and had to sell their home but now deserve to be given a chance to purchase a home and are unable to obtain a housing loan from one of the commercial lending institutions; and if his attention has been drawn to the large number of persons finding themselves in this situation. [15228/19]

Flood Relief Schemes

Kevin O'Keeffe

122. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if details sought regarding a project (details supplied) carried out some time ago have been received. [14463/19]

Dental Services Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

204. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a child (details supplied) will be called for specific treatment at an early date. [14425/19]

Beef Exports

Kevin O'Keeffe

225. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position on export access to markets (details supplied) for the sale of Irish beef. [14464/19]

Social and Affordable Housing Funding

Kevin O'Keeffe

285. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a request for funding to develop affordable housing has been received from Cork County Council. [14326/19]

Special Educational Needs Staff

Kevin O'Keeffe

344. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) can be placed on a panel for SNA positions. [13404/19]

School Transport Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

402. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a matter relating to school transport (details supplied) in County Cork will be examined; and if a compromise can be reached. [13965/19]

Visa Applications

Kevin O'Keeffe

575. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 275 of 9 December 2014, the reason a visa application by a person (details supplied) was refused; and if the application will be reconsidered in view of this eligibility and other family member support. [14096/19]

Flood Prevention Measures

Kevin O'Keeffe

1083. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he and TII can further assist in establishing when urgent works are due to commence to alleviate flooding problems on two properties owned by elderly persons (details supplied) which arose following works carried out. [13179/19]

Driver Test Centres

Kevin O'Keeffe

1090. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a driver test centre will be established in Fermoy, County Cork in view of the number of persons applying for tests and the long waiting lists particularly in County Cork. [13317/19]

Nursing Home Accommodation Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

205. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a long-term stay bed will be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [12578/19]

IDA Ireland Portfolio

Kevin O'Keeffe

246. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if the IDA is working with Enterprise Ireland to secure a tenant for a location (details supplied); and if it will consider putting enterprise units in place at the location. [12036/19]

Home Help Service Provision

Kevin O'Keeffe

341. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if a further assessment will be arranged for a person (details supplied) in County Cork who requires additional home help hours. [11715/19]

Export Credit Insurance

Kevin O'Keeffe

499. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the export credit insurance scheme in place; and, if there is none, if such a scheme will be put in place. [12153/19]

Road Traffic Legislation

Kevin O'Keeffe

581. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on making dashboard cameras mandatory in all motor vehicles. [12073/19]