Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Work Permits Eligibility

James Browne

243. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding the inclusion of healthcare assistant as a role for employment within the employment permits system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20541/19]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review

James Browne

313. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the review of nursing home prices as per the nursing home support scheme; his plans to publish the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20540/19]

General Practitioner Contracts

James Browne

314. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding negotiations concerning the revised general practitioner contract; if negotiations cover the duties of general practitioners to attend to care needs of nursing home residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20542/19]

Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists

James Browne

320. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons aged under 18 years of age awaiting an occupational therapy appointment in each county; the number of these patients waiting longer than six, 12, 18, 24 and 36 months, respectively, for occupational therapy in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20638/19]

Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists

James Browne

321. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons aged over 18 years of age awaiting an occupational therapy appointment in each county; the number of these patients waiting longer than six, 12, 18, 24 and 36 months, respectively, for occupational therapy in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20639/19]

Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists

James Browne

322. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons aged under 18 years of age awaiting speech and language therapy in each county; the number of these patients waiting longer than six, 12, 18, 24 and 36 months, respectively, for speech and language therapy in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20640/19]

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data

James Browne

323. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons aged under 18 years of age awaiting a CAMHS appointment in each county; the number of these patients waiting longer than six, 12, 18, 24 and 36 months, respectively, for CAMHS in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20641/19]

Home Help Service Data

James Browne

336. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting additional home help hours in County Wexford; the national average of the number of persons awaiting home help hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20692/19]

Health Reports

James Browne

361. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number and title of all reports, investigations and-or reviews commissioned since 1 January 2005 by the HSE and-or his Department that remain uncompleted and-or unpublished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20859/19]

Carer's Benefit Applications

James Browne

472. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if priority consideration will be given to a carer's benefit application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20421/19]

Widow's Pension

James Browne

487. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if priority consideration will be given to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20900/19]

Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Appeals

James Browne

30. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the appeals process for the ANC scheme with reference to appeals by farmers in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19048/19]

Commencement of Legislation

James Browne

72. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the sections of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 in force; and when he plans to commence outstanding sections. [20175/19]

Hospital Overcrowding

James Browne

96. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding overcrowding at the department of psychiatry in University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20230/19]

Patient Data

James Browne

97. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting transfer to the department of psychiatry at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20231/19]

Patient Data

James Browne

98. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of patients referred to the department of psychiatry, University Hospital Waterford in 2018; the number of patients with a County Wexford address; the number of patients with a County Waterford address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20232/19]

Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists

James Browne

99. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting an occupational therapy appointment; the number waiting more than 12, 24 and 36 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20233/19]

Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists

James Browne

100. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting a speech and language therapy appointment; the number waiting more than 12, 24 and 36 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20234/19]

National Educational Psychological Service

James Browne

46. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide psychological and counselling supports for children with mental health issues in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18883/19]

Community Employment Schemes Supervisors

James Browne

202. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will consider meeting a union regarding a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19421/19]

School Accommodation Provision

James Browne

393. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a new school to cater for an area (details supplied); if this school will now be located outside the catchment area; if so, the reason for the decision; if this is a final decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20049/19]

Schools Building Projects

James Browne

394. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a system under which new schools are approved, particularly in Dublin; the criteria for establishing a catchment area; the number of schools functioning in temporary locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20050/19]

Prison Service Data

James Browne

501. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of male and female prisoners, respectively, transferred from the Irish Prison Service to the Central Mental Hospital in each month in 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19267/19]

Prison Service Data

James Browne

502. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners awaiting a transfer from the Irish Prison Service to the Central Mental Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19270/19]

Prisoner Transfers

James Browne

597. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the average, shortest and longest wait, respectively, facing a prisoner who is awaiting a transfer from the Irish Prison Service to the Central Mental Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19269/19]

Hospital Facilities

James Browne

608. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has taken a lease out on a building (details supplied); if so, the length of the lease; the commencement date of the lease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18407/19]

Care Services Provision

James Browne

620. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when a location (details supplied) in County Wexford will become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18462/19]

Psychological Services Waiting Lists

James Browne

647. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with a County Wexford address awaiting primary care psychology; the number of children and adults respectively, awaiting primary care psychology appointments for more than 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36 months in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18549/19]

Audiology Services Data

James Browne

650. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with a County Wexford address awaiting an audiology appointment for more than 12, 18, 24 and 36 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18564/19]

Audiology Services Data

James Browne

651. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children with a County Wexford address awaiting an audiology appointment for more than 12, 18, 24 and 36 months respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18565/19]

Transport Support Scheme

James Browne

732. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a scheme to replace the motorised transport grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18857/19]

Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy

James Browne

815. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the development of neurorehabilitation supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19168/19]

Thalidomide Victims Compensation

James Browne

834. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding State support for those who suffered injuries resulting from thalidomide use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19258/19]

Mental Health Services

James Browne

837. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the occupancy rates in the Central Mental Hospital for each month in 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19266/19]

Mental Health Services

James Browne

838. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the criteria applied when deciding the suitability of a prisoner for transfer to the Central Mental Hospital if a place is available there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19268/19]

Patient Safety

James Browne

927. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when unique health identifiers will be in place for all persons and healthcare providers; and the reason for the delay in their provision in view of the fact that legislation to give effect to identifiers was passed in 2014. [19568/19]

Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage

James Browne

1050. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if an illness (details supplied) will be considered as a long-term illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19940/19]

Counselling Services Provision

James Browne

1055. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care at the end of April 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [19958/19]

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data

James Browne

1056. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment at the end of April 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [19959/19]

Autism Incidence

James Browne

1112. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in south central areas of Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20080/19]

Tourist Accommodation

James Browne

1300. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the regulations in place for owners of caravan parks regarding facilities and rent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19391/19]

Parking Provision

James Browne

1308. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason an association (details supplied) does not accept that autism is a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19481/19]

Social Welfare Appeals Delays

James Browne

1503. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding lengthy delays processing successful social welfare appeals when returned to the relevant social welfare payment section, for example, disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20030/19]

Health Services Staff Recruitment

James Browne

194. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a neurology clinical nurse specialist for University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18210/19]

Health Services Provision

James Browne

195. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he will consider making deep brain stimulation available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18211/19]

Health Services Funding

James Browne

196. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided for Parkinson’s disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18212/19]

Disability Allowance Applications

James Browne

285. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will be awarded a disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18103/19]

Employment Support Services

James Browne

293. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if Turas Nua will be contacted regarding a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18122/19]

Brexit Preparations

James Browne

48. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance the steps he has taken and plans to take to date in preparation for post-Brexit customs checks at ports, specifically Rosslare Europort to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17639/19]

Brexit Preparations

James Browne

62. Deputy James Browne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has discussed with his UK counterpart the issue of border checks on trucks originating here and arriving in the UK from Rosslare Europort but that plan to travel onwards to another country within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17257/19]

Respite Care Services Provision

James Browne

287. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if a location (details supplied) shares its respite service with neighbouring areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17293/19]

Health Reports

James Browne

291. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to resource and develop a child health and well-being service as recommended in the Sláintecare report; if this is specifically provided for in the Sláintecare implementation strategy or the Sláintecare action plan 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17301/19]

Health Reports

James Browne

292. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if he has evaluated the costings provided in the Sláintecare report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17302/19]

Commercial Rates

James Browne

551. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the position regarding recent increases in rates bills for businesses in rural County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17202/19]

Defence Forces Recruitment

James Browne

20. Deputy James Browne asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a psychiatrist has been appointed to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16652/19]

Hospital Appointments Status

James Browne

119. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be made for a child (details supplied) in WUH; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17027/19]

Arts Funding

James Browne

21. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to fund arts projects in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16490/19]

VAT Rate Increases

James Browne

54. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance the reason his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 141 on 14 November 2018 stated that the Revenue Commissioners have only ever allowed the zero rate to be applied to basic vitamins, minerals and fish oils and the situation remains unchanged in view of the fact that his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 51, on 11 October 2018, stated that uncertainty remains as to which food supplements qualify for the zero rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16905/19]

Office of Public Works Properties

James Browne

64. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the use of a building (details supplied) by the OPW; his plans to transfer its ownership to a public body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16900/19]

General Medical Services Scheme

James Browne

139. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to address the problem of holders of medical cards receiving charges for blood tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16882/19]

Bituminous Fuel Ban

James Browne

159. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the introduction of a nationwide smoky coal ban; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16901/19]

Social and Affordable Housing Provision

James Browne

65. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the way in which he plans to reduce the social housing waiting lists particularly in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15745/19]

Crime Prevention

James Browne

270. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the grants available for neighbourhood watch groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16448/19]

HSE Properties

James Browne

370. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 374 of 12 March 2019, when the projects (details supplied) will move to advanced planning stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16270/19]

Occupational Therapy Data

James Browne

379. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting occupational therapy as part of the assessment of need first-time assessment, by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16298/19]

Ports Policy

James Browne

513. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has discussed the ownership of Rosslare Europort with his UK counterpart. [16504/19]

Regional Airports

James Browne

528. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding funding runway extension works at Waterford Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16222/19]

Home Loan Scheme

James Browne

617. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1355 of 26 March 2019, if a person whose credit rating has been restored following the five year term of a company (details supplied) must advise if they previously owned a property; if the five year term of the company clears the slate of all previous borrowings; the position regarding access to Rebuilding Ireland mortgages following bankruptcy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16164/19]

Social and Affordable Housing Data

James Browne

634. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the position regarding the maximum size of new social housing estates; if a previous maximum of 75 dwelling units remains in place; if this limit applies to local authority and voluntary housing body developments; his views regarding an application (details supplied) for a development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16572/19]

Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility

James Browne

23. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to introduce flexibility and support in the social protection system for persons with mental health difficulties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15363/19]

Counselling Services Provision

James Browne

128. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care at the end of March 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [15813/19]

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data

James Browne

129. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment at the end of March 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [15814/19]

Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme Funding

James Browne

65. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to provide additional funding under the social inclusion and community activation programme, SICAP, the LEADER programme and other social inclusion funding programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15207/19]

Trans European Transport Network Programme

James Browne

11. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has applied to the European Union to designate the Dublin to Rosslare railway line with Trans-European Transport Network, TEN–T, core status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14750/19]

School Funding

James Browne

197. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application by a school (details supplied) for emergency funding will be considered; if the case will be treated as urgent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15354/19]

Missing Persons

James Browne

226. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding optimal communication and coordination during searches for missing persons which involve a multi-agency approach in addition to the help of volunteers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15274/19]

HSE Properties

James Browne

298. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when the roof of a centre (details supplied) will be repaired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14962/19]

EU Issues

James Browne

389. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the EU Commission has raised concerns with his Department regarding the establishment of a Border inspection post at Rosslare Europort; if so, the nature of these concerns; the anticipated timeline of works related to the Border inspection post there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15205/19]

Ports Policy

James Browne

426. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has raised the issue of the ownership of Rosslare Europort with his UK counterpart; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14724/19]

Ports Policy

James Browne

446. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 45 of 29 January 2019, if he has discussed the ownership of Rosslare Europort with his British counterpart; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9439/19]

CLÁR Programme

James Browne

497. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to review the CLÁR areas based on the 2016 census returns; the timeline for the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15208/19]

Scheme to Support National Organisations

James Browne

498. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will consider additional funding for regional advocacy services for a society (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15209/19]

Labour Activation Programmes Data

James Browne

528. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason Turas Nua is engaging with a person (details supplied) a year after they had secured employment; her views on the approach of Turas Nua to dealing with the person; the reason an appointment with the person was recently cancelled with one hour's notice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14756/19]

Childcare Services Provision

James Browne

29. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to develop targeted supports for parents and guardians paying for childcare in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14274/19]

National Broadband Plan Implementation

James Browne

69. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the roll-out of the national broadband plan with specific reference to County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14000/19]

School Admissions

James Browne

125. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14304/19]

School Transport Provision

James Browne

141. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to a 1967 transportation agreement (details supplied) facilitating a specific route serving an open school and a closed school; if he has evidence of the agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14510/19]

Missing Persons

James Browne

150. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the use of sniffer dogs when searching for missing persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14374/19]

Long-Term Illness Scheme

James Browne

176. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the terms of reference for the review of the long-term illness scheme; if the review will include particular patient groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14288/19]

Hospital Accommodation Provision

James Browne

177. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a 20-bed cystic fibrosis inpatient unit at Beaumont Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14289/19]

Hospital Waiting Lists Data

James Browne

202. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting an audiology appointment in County Wexford; the number of persons waiting more than 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14410/19]

Disability Allowance Payments

James Browne

269. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on a case in which the estate of a deceased person cannot claim uncollected disability allowance payments in view of the fact that the deceased was predeceased by their partner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14325/19]

Ports Facilities

James Browne

60. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position on his submission to the European Commission seeking the designation of Rosslare Europort as a border inspection post; when a response will be received from the European Union on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13394/19]

Defence Forces Personnel Data

James Browne

128. Deputy James Browne asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a certificate acknowledging the service of a person (details supplied) will be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13439/19]

Defence Forces Personnel Data

James Browne

130. Deputy James Browne asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide a certificate confirming the corporal driving experience of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13473/19]

Diplomatic Representation

James Browne

144. Deputy James Browne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding reopening the Irish Embassy in Tehran to facilitate future co-operation and trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12953/19]

National Vehicle and Driver File Registration

James Browne

206. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the registration of all-terrain vehicles as part of the maintenance of the national vehicle and driver file; the way in which the Revenue Commissioners act in the registration of these vehicles; if unregistered vehicles can be taxed or insured; if second-hand vehicles not from here can be registered as an all-terrain vehicle on the national vehicle and driver file; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13348/19]

Flood Relief Schemes Status

James Browne

254. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the Enniscorthy flood defence scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13254/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

James Browne

293. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the extension of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12818/19]

Schools Refurbishment

James Browne

353. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills when emergency repair works will commence at a school (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13508/19]