Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Treatment Benefit Scheme Eligibility

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

283. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will fund the cost of living liver operations abroad in circumstances in which the facility is not available here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47718/17]

Organ Transplant Services

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

284. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health if there are plans for living liver transplant operations to be carried out here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47719/17]

Occupational Therapy Staff

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

754. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the estimated additional number of occupational therapists required to deal with a projected increase in the demand for public occupational therapy visits of between 33% and 38% by 2030 from a level of 0.35 million in 2015. [46548/17]

Fish Quotas

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

887. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if concerns have been raised regarding the operation of Porcupine Bank nephrops fishing grounds and functional unit 16; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45776/17]

Redundancy Payments

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

1143. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to provide funds in order to ensure that employees made redundant by a company (details supplied) will receive enhanced redundancy terms as per a Labour Court recommendation. [45911/17]

Public Transport

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

19. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase the number of audible announcements on public transport. [41976/17]

Office of Public Works Properties

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

100. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works obtained recent updated valuations for the closed Garda stations it has responsibility for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42003/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

371. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of centre-based respite nights provided to persons with disabilities to date in 2017; the way in which this compares against target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41488/17]

Speech and Language Therapy Provision

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

28. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the HSE’s engagement with the introduction of a new in-school speech and language service. [40944/17]

HSE Reviews

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

32. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the in-depth review of the variation in waiting lists for early intervention and prevention services for children. [40945/17]

Disabilities Data

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

219. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005 at the end of June 2017 or latest day available in each local health office, LHO, in tabular form. [41221/17]

Speech and Language Therapy Data

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

220. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list in each local health authority, LHA, in tabular form; and the number waiting less than four months, four to 12 months and more than 12 months. [41222/17]

Speech and Language Therapy Data

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

221. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy treatment waiting list in each local health authority, LHA, in tabular form; and the number waiting less than four months, four to 12 months and more than 12 months. [41223/17]

Occupational Therapy Data

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

222. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list in each LHA area in tabular form; the number waiting less than four months, four to 12 months and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to four years, five to 17 years, 18 to 64 years and aged 65 years plus. [41224/17]

Occupational Therapy Data

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

223. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list in each local health authority, LHA, in tabular form; the number waiting less than four months, four to 12 months and more than 12 months; and the number in each that are aged zero to four years, five to 17 years, 18 to 64 years and aged 65 years plus. [41225/17]

National Landscape Strategy

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

367. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the national landscape strategy for Ireland with regard to the hiring of landscape architects by local authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39492/17]

Garda Stations

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

620. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the reopening of Ballinspittle Garda station in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37859/17]

Unemployment Data

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

23. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Taoiseach the rate of unemployment for those not at work due to an illness or a disability; and the way this compares with the European and OECD averages. [34635/17]

Disability Support Services Provision

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

24. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Taoiseach if his Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017. [34986/17]

Public Procurement Contracts

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

245. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has introduced, as committed to in the programme for Government, a provision whereby taxi companies that wish to bid for State procurement contracts must ensure that a minimum of 10% of their fleet is wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36500/17]

Public Transport Data

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

1420. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the percentage of Bus Éireann buses that are wheelchair accessible; the percentage of Dublin Bus buses that are wheelchair accessible; the percentage of Irish Rail trains that are wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36674/17]

Public Transport Data

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

1421. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the percentage of train stations that are fully wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36675/17]

Public Transport Data

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

1422. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps that have been taken since he took office to improve the wheelchair accessibility of bus stops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36676/17]

Rail Services Provision

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

1423. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the notice required by Irish Rail if a person is a wheelchair user and wishes to travel by train; his plans to reduce this notice period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36677/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

73. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way her Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017. [34035/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

161. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Finance the way his Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017. [34032/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

246. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way his Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017. [34037/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

287. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way his Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017. [34030/17]

National Educational Psychological Service

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

289. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress over the past 14 months by his Department to accelerate early assessment and intervention for children with special needs. [34047/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

368. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way his Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017. [34033/17]

Disability Support Services

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

396. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the way his Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017 [34036/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

462. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the way in which her Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017. [34026/17]

Special Educational Needs

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

472. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health to outline the progress over the past 14 months by his Department in accelerating early assessment and intervention for children with special needs. [34048/17]

Housing for People with Disabilities Provision

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

623. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that have transferred from congregated settings to community living to date in 2017; and the number of additional homes provided. [33886/17]

Speech and Language Therapy Provision

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

624. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of additional speech and language therapists newly employed by the HSE to date; and the sectors of the HSE in which they are employed. [33887/17]

Occupational Therapy

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

625. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of additional occupational therapists newly employed by the HSE to date in 2017; and the sectors of the HSE in which they are employed. [33888/17]

Housing for People with Disabilities Provision

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

626. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the locations of the 185 new residential emergency places provided under disability services in 2017. [33889/17]

Disability Services Provision

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

627. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of children's disability network teams established. [33890/17]

Disability Services Data

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

628. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of adults with a physical and-or sensory disability in receipt of a personal assistant, PA, service as of 30 June 2017 or the latest date available. [33891/17]

Disability Services Data

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

629. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with a disability in receipt of home support services, intellectual disability, ID, autism and physical and sensory disability, as of 30 June 2017 or the latest date available. [33892/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

715. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the way his Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017. [34034/17]

Special Educational Needs

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

721. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health to outline the progress over the past 14 months by his Department in accelerating early assessment and intervention for children with special needs. [34046/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

730. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the progress which has been made over the past 14 months to improve the provision of adult day services for persons with disabilities. [34057/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

945. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way his Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017. [34025/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

1010. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way his Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017. [34028/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

1046. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way his Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017. [34039/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

1137. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way her Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017. [34027/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

1192. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Social Protection the way her Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017. [34038/17]

Poverty Data

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

1229. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Social Protection the rate of consistent poverty, at risk of poverty and deprivation rate for those not at work due to an illness or a disability; the way these figures compare to the European average and the OECD average; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34634/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

1230. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Social Protection if all Intreo offices are accessible for those with a disability; if not, the locations of offices which are not accessible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34636/17]

State Pensions

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

1231. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps she plans to take to address the situation whereby those who are forced to retire at 65 years of age must claim jobseeker's allowance until they reach retirement age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34637/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

1301. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the way his department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017 [34031/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

1336. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way his Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017; [34029/17]

Garda Strength

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

37. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in each Garda station in west Cork as of 30 June 2017; and the number of new recruits assigned to the division since recruitment resumed in 2014. [32850/17]

Fishing Industry

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

338. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to protect fishing interests further to the announcement by the British Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs that the UK will leave the London Fisheries Convention of 1964 which provides reciprocal fishing access rights for countries party to this agreement and in view of the large percentage of landings made from the UK exclusive economic zone by Irish boats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33162/17]

Fishing Industry

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

339. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will meet an organisation (details supplied) to discuss the steps he is taking to protect west County Cork fishermen following the announcement that the UK will leave the London Fisheries Convention of 1964; the steps he will take to protect fishing interests in upcoming Brexit talks if the UK leaves the Common Fisheries Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33165/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

520. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005 at the end of June 2017 or latest day available for each local health office, in tabular form. [32922/17]

Speech and Language Therapy Provision

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

521. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list; the numbers waiting less than four months; the number waiting four to 12 months; and the number waiting more than 12 months for each local health area in tabular form. [32923/17]

Speech and Language Therapy Provision

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

522. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy treatment waiting list; the numbers waiting less than four months; the number waiting four to 12 months; and the number waiting more than 12 months for each local health area, in tabular form. [32924/17]

Occupational Therapy

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

523. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently on the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list; the numbers waiting less than four months, the number waiting four to 12 months; and the number waiting more than 12 months; and the numbers waiting for each category aged 0 to 4, 5 to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 years of age plus, respectively for each local health area, in tabular form. [32925/17]

Occupational Therapy

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

524. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list; the numbers waiting less than four months, the number waiting four to 12 months; and the number waiting more than 12 months; and the numbers for each category waiting aged 0 to 4, 5 to 17, 18-64 and 65 years of age plus, for each local health area, in tabular form. [32926/17]

Medicinal Products Data

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

434. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health if the timelines in the IPHA agreement regarding the reimbursement process for new medicines are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31352/17]

Medicinal Products Data

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

435. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of medicines that have been submitted for reimbursement to the HSE that are now exceeding timelines as set out in the IPHA agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31353/17]

Medicinal Products Data

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

436. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of medicines that have been referred by the HSE leadership team to his Department for reimbursement approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31354/17]

Proposed Legislation

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

44. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health when replacements for the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant scheme will be brought forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29223/17]

Occupational Therapy

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

110. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the reason for the persistent increase in long waiting times for persons under 18 years of age needing assessment for occupational therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29076/17]

Speech and Language Therapy

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

224. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the waiting time targets which are in place for persons requiring further speech and language therapy following receipt of initial therapy [28149/17]

Wild Atlantic Way Project

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

1895. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the Seven Heads in County Cork has been excluded from the route of the Wild Atlantic Way; if plans are in place to reverse this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29049/17]

Disabilities Assessments

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

174. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005 for each local health office area in tabular form. [26446/17]

HSE Data

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

175. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list; the number waiting less than four months; the number waiting four to 12 months; and the number waiting more than 12 months for each local health area in tabular form. [26447/17]

HSE Data

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

176. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy treatment waiting list; the number waiting less than four months; the number waiting four to 12 months; and the number waiting more than 12 months for each local health area in tabular form. [26448/17]

HSE Data

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

177. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list; the number waiting less than four months; the number waiting four to 12 months; the number waiting more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged zero to four years, five to 17 years, 18 to 64 years and 65 years and over for each local health area in tabular form. [26449/17]

HSE Data

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

178. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list; the number waiting less than four months; the number waiting four to 12 months; the number waiting more than 12 months; the number waiting aged zero to four years, five to 17 years, 18 to 64 years and 65 years and over for each local health area in tabular form. [26450/17]

Criminal Law

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

50. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if new measures are being considered to tackle crimes against persons with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24350/17]

Seaweed Harvesting Licences

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

226. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the criteria for sanctioning a ten year licence to a company for the purposes of kelp harvesting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22931/17]

Swimming Pool Programme Status

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

534. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a date for the opening of the swimming pool in Dunmanway, County Cork, in view of the fact that it was due to open in summer 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22768/17]

Child and Family Agency Investigations

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

27. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps she is taking to address the issues and concerns raised in the recent Mary case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22360/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

18. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005; and the number of assessments that are overdue for each local health office area, in tabular form. [20750/17]

Occupational Therapy

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

97. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health to outline the reason for the significant regional disparities in referrals for occupational therapy first assessments for children under 18 years of age. [20749/17]

Disability Support Services

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

1051. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of children’s disability network teams established; the number currently in place in each CHO; and the number expected to be in place in each CHO at the end of 2017. [20276/17]

Disability Services Provision

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

1057. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of new home supports and in home respite supports for emergency cases in place for persons with disabilities in each LHO, in tabular form [20308/17]

Disability Support Services

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

56. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Social Protection the role his Department is playing to address the reality that persons with a disability are less likely to get a job and more likely to leave employment even when their disability does not create difficulties with everyday activities. [17457/17]

Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

530. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health if the condition known as bilateral recurrent serpiginous choroiditis may be added to the long term illness scheme due to its progressive nature and the need for aggressive immunosuppression and careful long term observation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17751/17]

Garda Recruitment

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

11. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of the new Garda recruits assigned to the west Cork Garda division in each year since Garda recruitment resumed in 2014; and the attested personnel strength of the west Cork Garda division in September 2014 and at the end of February 2017. [15765/17]

Garda Station Closures

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

45. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if any of the Garda stations closed in west Cork in 2012 and 2013 are included in the six stations being examined for reopening under the pilot programme. [15764/17]

Action Plan for Jobs

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

19. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the key measures in the Action Plan for Jobs 2017 for persons with disabilities. [14449/17]

Broadband Service Provision

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

257. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the national broadband plan will be fully rolled out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14462/17]

Tax Credits

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

222. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons availing of the incapacitated child tax credit for each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017. [13546/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

936. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the 33 residential centres run by St. John of God for persons with disabilities that are currently deemed by HIQA to be non-compliant with regulations, in tabular form. [13752/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

937. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the action being taken by the Health Service Executive to ensure that the 33 residential centres run by St. John of God for persons with disabilities are operated on a basis that is compliant with HIQA regulations. [13753/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

938. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the funding that has been provided in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017 by his Department and the HSE to St. John of God to provide services to persons with disabilities. [13754/17]

Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Data

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

270. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of Cork farmers enrolled in the areas of natural constraint; the process of reviewing qualifying areas for the areas of natural constraint scheme; if his Department has completed the mapping exercise in Cork; when the maps will be published; the consultation which will be undertaken with Cork farmers on the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12569/17]

Health Services Provision

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

16. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the absence of a dedicated specialist medical rehabilitation unit for persons with neurological disabilities in the south. [12347/17]

Disabilities Assessments

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

67. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the action being taken by the HSE to ensure that children requiring assessments for services under the Disability Act 2005 receive them within the statutory timeframe. [12089/17]

Hospital Services

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

80. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health what plans has has put in place to expand services at Bantry hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12088/17]

GLAS Payments

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

267. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of persons in County Cork who have not received 85% of their total 2016 payment under GLAS 1, GLAS 2 and AEOS; the reason for this delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12273/17]

DEIS Scheme

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

245. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reconsider the decision to omit Cork south-west from the list of new schools appointed to the DEIS scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12166/17]

Garda Vetting of Personnel

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

246. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to deal with the delay in Garda vetting procedures for special needs assistants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12173/17]

Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

222. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons categorised as having a disability in employment here; the way this compares to the EU average; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10721/17]

Disability Statistics

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

223. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Social Protection the deprivation rate for persons with a disability here; how this compares with the EU average; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10722/17]