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Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Garda Stations
Aindrias Moynihan
378. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the different stages of the Garda building and refurbishment programme 2016-2021; the stage the proposed development of Macroom Garda station is at; and if negotiations have been completed on a proposed site. [39995/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Aindrias Moynihan
627. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the delay in the official naming of the road with regard to both Cork city and county councils' decision to honour the women of Cumann na mBan by naming the national road from the Jack Lynch Tunnel south westwards to the Ballincollig bypass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39994/16]
Thu, 1 Dec 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Aindrias Moynihan
12. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to obtain outpatient appointments for the 11,468 persons waiting more than a year in Cork hospitals in October 2016. [38033/16]
Thu, 1 Dec 2016
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Occupational Therapy
Aindrias Moynihan
29. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to address the fact that latest figures indicate some 1,049 persons under 18 years of age are waiting more than a year for a first-time assessment for occupational therapy in counties Cork and Kerry. [38032/16]
Thu, 24 Nov 2016
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Flood Relief Schemes Status
Aindrias Moynihan
21. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he is taking to advance detailed design of the Baile Bhuirne flood defences; and when the scheme will advance to construction. [36369/16]
Thu, 24 Nov 2016
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Flood Prevention Measures
Aindrias Moynihan
22. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount spent in each of the past three years on the Baile Bhuirne flood defences; the funding in place to advance same; if this is sufficient to complete the construction; and the next step in the works. [36370/16]
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Garda Station Refurbishment
Aindrias Moynihan
66. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the construction of the new Garda station in Macroom, County Cork, will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36448/16]
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Animal Welfare
Aindrias Moynihan
195. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to ban circus animals here. [36449/16]
Thu, 17 Nov 2016
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Local Authority Funding
Aindrias Moynihan
25. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the amount of funding drawn down in each county subsequent to being approved under measure 2 of the NTICI since June and July 2016. [35224/16]
Thu, 17 Nov 2016
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Local Authority Funding
Aindrias Moynihan
87. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of those projects which were granted funding under measure 2 of the NTICI on which works have actually commenced on site; and the procedures he has put in place to progress the scheme in Cork. [35225/16]
Thu, 17 Nov 2016
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School Patronage
Aindrias Moynihan
145. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the closing date for expressions of interest from patrons for a new school (details supplied); when thereafter a decision will be announced for the patronage of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35633/16]
Wed, 16 Nov 2016
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Medicinal Products Regulation
Aindrias Moynihan
197. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he has powers under statutory instrument or regulations to set or change the level of tetrahydrocannabinol, THC, acceptable in medicines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35378/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Garda Deployment
Aindrias Moynihan
62. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in each in west Cork on 31 October 2010 and on 31 October 2016; the proportion of the proposed 800 additional recruits in 2017 that are likely to be assigned to west Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34692/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Crime Levels
Aindrias Moynihan
87. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if recorded crime statistics for west Cork are an accurate reflection of the reality of crime in the area; if all Garda stations in west Cork have access to the PULSE system; if not, the details of the stations without access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34691/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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School Costs
Aindrias Moynihan
263. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the action he will take to address the disparity in school costs which exist from school to school here and the inequality faced by parents by providing funding for a free primary education system as costed by a charity (details supplied). [34897/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Fire Stations Provision
Aindrias Moynihan
289. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when construction of a new fire station in Macroom will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34896/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Aindrias Moynihan
273. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the contract for the supply of diabetic insulin pumps is due for renewal. [34348/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Aindrias Moynihan
274. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the diabetic insulin pumps for clients in Cork will be provided through a new contract or through the existing Medtronic contract. [34349/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Aindrias Moynihan
275. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a consultant will be able to choose or prescribe an alternative diabetic insulin pump to that supplied under contract to the HSE. [34350/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Rural Broadband Scheme
Aindrias Moynihan
418. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he will provide a broadband service in Cloughduv, County Cork, and the surrounding areas. [32858/16]
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Garda Retirements
Aindrias Moynihan
50. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of the Garda Síochána, of the different ranks, who are within one year of retirement age, in tabular form; and the number within one to two years of retirement age. [32166/16]
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Garda Retirements
Aindrias Moynihan
51. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans for facilitating members of the force who wish to stay on beyond the current retirement age. [32167/16]
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Electricity Transmission Network
Aindrias Moynihan
149. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the categories under which compensation is provided to landowners where EirGrid brings power lines through their property; and the amount paid to a landowner for a timber pylon and a steel pylon. [32168/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Nitrates Action Programme Implementation
Aindrias Moynihan
241. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to extend the slurry spreading season. [32230/16]
Thu, 20 Oct 2016
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Scéimeanna Teanga
Aindrias Moynihan
32. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aindrias Moynihan den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta, Gnóthaí Réigiúnacha, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil a Roinn ag athnuachan seanscéimeanna trí na gnéithe is dúshlánaí a bhaint agus, mar sin, an bhfuil a Roinn ag simpliú na seanscéimeanna sin. [31144/16]
Thu, 20 Oct 2016
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Scéimeanna Teanga
Aindrias Moynihan
40. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aindrias Moynihan den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta, Gnóthaí Réigiúnacha, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cé mhéid scéim Gaeilge atá comhaontaithe ag a Roinn faoi Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla, 2003 le heagraíochtaí éagsúla go dtí seo i mbliana agus cé mhéid scéim Gaeilge atá fós le hathnuachan. [31145/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Aindrias Moynihan
59. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce gynaecology waiting times for inpatient and day cases in Cork University Hospital. [30663/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Aindrias Moynihan
95. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting more than a year for an outpatient consultation with a gynaecologist at Cork University Hospital. [30662/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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School Transport
Aindrias Moynihan
530. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason persons (details supplied) who held a concessionary ticket through the school transport scheme for the past two years lost a concessionary ticket in 2016. [26326/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Schools Building Projects
Aindrias Moynihan
531. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when construction is due to commence on a new school (details supplied). [26327/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Housing Estates
Aindrias Moynihan
559. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of unfinished housing estates in each county, with malfunctioning private sewerage treatment plants; and the number of affected houses in each county, in tabular form. [24676/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Housing Estates
Aindrias Moynihan
658. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when the funding promised under the National Taking in Charge Initiative will be available. [26258/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Social Welfare Offices
Aindrias Moynihan
815. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been reached with regards to where the Macroom office for the Department of Social Protection will be situated. [26253/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Office of Public Works Properties
Aindrias Moynihan
875. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to outline the reason there has been such a drastic cut to the OPW lease contract for a premises (details supplied). [26252/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Hospital Appointments Status
Aindrias Moynihan
1002. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [24376/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage
Aindrias Moynihan
1455. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason Autoimmune Hepatitis is not on the long-term illness scheme. [26254/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage
Aindrias Moynihan
1456. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the list for the long-term illness scheme will be updated. [26255/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage
Aindrias Moynihan
1457. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the list for the long-term illness scheme was last updated. [26256/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage
Aindrias Moynihan
1458. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason Ankylosing Spondylitis is not on the list for the long-term illness scheme. [26257/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Forestry Grants
Aindrias Moynihan
1578. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding available to replant damaged forestry plantations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25791/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Severe Weather Events Response
Aindrias Moynihan
1606. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason funding is being provided for only 2000 ha under the windblown reconstitution scheme when it is estimated that 8,000 ha were affected. [26259/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Severe Weather Events Response
Aindrias Moynihan
1607. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an application for funding can be made under the windblown reconstitution scheme; and when funding will be released once an application has been made. [26260/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Fish Farming
Aindrias Moynihan
1629. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason he is proposing to cease fish farm operations in Roscrea, County Tipperary, Cullion, County Westmeath and associated activities in County Cork; and the alternative he is proposing. [24677/16]
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Aindrias Moynihan
201. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if, in respect of student grant applications, he will engage with SUSI in regard to it taking into account the expenses of parents of students who are in debt settlement arrangements. [23793/16]
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Aindrias Moynihan
142. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to advance the construction of a new school (details supplied) in County Cork. [23144/16]
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Housing Estates
Aindrias Moynihan
206. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to have a further round of the national taking-in-charge initiative measure 2; and the way he intends to advance improvement works for estates identified in the pilot but not approved funding. [23145/16]
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Wind Energy Guidelines
Aindrias Moynihan
207. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the revision of the wind energy development guidelines 2006; if the revisions to the guidelines will be informed by a public consultation process and best international practice based on the most recent research; and the timeframe for completion of the revision. [23147/16]
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Wind Energy Guidelines
Aindrias Moynihan
208. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the international practices and recent research on which the revision of the wind energy development guidelines will be based. [23165/16]
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
Aindrias Moynihan
241. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied) under the carer's allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23146/16]
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Home Help Service Provision
Aindrias Moynihan
328. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if additional funding has been made available for home help in County Cork; and if a person (details supplied) will receive additional home help hours. [23139/16]