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Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Brendan Smith
326. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the status of 2020 projects (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53703/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Respite Care Services Provision
Brendan Smith
327. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health when a healthcare facility (details supplied) will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53704/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Drug and Alcohol Task Forces
Brendan Smith
336. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase funding in 2020 for the drug task forces in view of the increasing problems with drug abuse nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53824/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Hospital Services
Brendan Smith
339. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend the provision of services at a health facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53834/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Wildlife Control
Brendan Smith
348. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the concerns in many areas in relation to the increase in the wild deer herd and the difficulties posed for farmers and motorists in rural areas; the measures he plans to implement to reduce the herd; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53697/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Common Agricultural Policy
Brendan Smith
349. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the provisions being made at EU level in relation to the funding of CAP from 2020 pending the completion of a new CAP programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53720/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Common Agricultural Policy
Brendan Smith
350. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the present funding levels for CAP will be maintained pending the completion of the new CAP programme post-2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53721/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Beef Exports
Brendan Smith
351. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the new markets projected to be open for beef exports in 2020; the estimated value of such markets on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53722/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Farm Costs
Brendan Smith
352. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce grant aid to assist farmers with necessary land reclamation and on-farm drainage works in which ongoing farming activities are being hindered due to the increased rainfall over recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53723/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Waste Disposal Charges
Brendan Smith
377. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the long-promised payment of €75 will be introduced for persons with lifelong long-term medical incontinence to help meet the average annual cost of disposal of incontinence products; if arrangements are being made with the HSE to administer the scheme at local level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53700/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Road Projects Status
Brendan Smith
404. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if adequate funding will be provided to a local authority in 2020 to ensure progress on the further planning and design of a road project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53771/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Road Projects Status
Brendan Smith
405. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be provided in 2020 towards the necessary upgrading of a road (details supplied) in view of the very heavy volume of traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53772/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Departmental Funding
Brendan Smith
408. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if specific funding programmes will be introduced to support the tourism and hospitality sector in the Border region due to the challenges that will arise for the sector due to Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53801/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Road Projects Status
Brendan Smith
409. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if specific funding for a road project (details supplied) will be provided to the local authority in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53802/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Local Improvement Scheme Funding
Brendan Smith
410. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reintroduce specific funding for the local improvement scheme in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53825/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Recreational Facilities Provision
Brendan Smith
429. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when new applications will be accepted under the CLÁR programme to assist in the provision of playground facilities and safety measures at schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53866/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Brendan Smith
431. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the provision of office or workspace is eligible for assistance under the town and village renewal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53706/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Home Loan Scheme
Brendan Smith
470. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to improve the criteria for the home loan scheme particularly the requirement of a 10% deposit; if some provision can be made to lessen this demand for applicants that have a good track record in renting private property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53827/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Wastewater Treatment
Brendan Smith
471. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the new grant scheme to upgrade domestic septic tanks will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53828/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Tenant Purchase Scheme Data
Brendan Smith
472. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the review of the tenant purchase scheme will be finalised; his plans to improve the criteria of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53829/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Waterways Ireland Funding
Brendan Smith
475. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the capital funding allocated to Waterways Ireland for 2019; the projected expenditure at year end; the proposed allocation for 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53696/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Wildlife Conservation
Brendan Smith
476. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there has been a response from the REACH Committee of the European Union in relation to the documents submitted some time ago in view of the ongoing concerns of the regional game councils and farmers regarding the EU draft regulation on the use of lead in gunshot; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53701/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Northern Ireland
Brendan Smith
3. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach the outcome of the most recent discussions held with the UK Government and the political parties in Northern Ireland in relation to the need to have the Executive and Assembly restored in Northern Ireland. [52768/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Army Personnel
Brendan Smith
58. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to change the two-brigade structure of the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52757/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Army Barracks
Brendan Smith
78. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to reconsider the barracks infrastructure of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52758/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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School Accommodation
Brendan Smith
183. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when an application by a school (details supplied) for upgraded and additional accommodation will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52776/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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School Accommodation
Brendan Smith
184. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when an application by a school (details supplied) for additional accommodation will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52777/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Closed-Circuit Television Systems
Brendan Smith
273. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community-based CCTV applications in counties Cavan and Monaghan awaiting approval; when such applications will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53075/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Paediatric Services
Brendan Smith
408. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of children on the paediatric dermatology list; his plans to eliminate unacceptable delays in children receiving appropriate treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52996/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Paediatric Services
Brendan Smith
409. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the reason delays are occurring in the appointment of a consultant dermatologist at Crumlin Children's Hospital; when the position will be filled in view of the long delays for children being provided with necessary treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52997/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Natural Gas Grid
Brendan Smith
567. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a project (details supplied) will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53063/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Electric Vehicles
Brendan Smith
568. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of fast charging points for electric vehicles in County Cavan; the number of additional points which will be installed in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53073/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Electric Vehicles
Brendan Smith
569. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of fast charging points for electric vehicles in County Monaghan; the number of additional points which will be installed in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53074/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Mobile Telephony Services
Brendan Smith
577. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to have mobile telephone coverage improved in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53397/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Approved Housing Bodies
Brendan Smith
758. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to enable tenants of voluntary housing bodies to purchase their homes similar to the tenant purchase scheme for local authority tenants in view of the fact the housing provided by the voluntary housing bodies is funded principally by the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53125/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Approved Housing Bodies
Brendan Smith
759. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of homes provided in each local authority area in each of the years 2011 to 2018 by voluntary housing bodies; the funding provided to the sector on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53126/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Local Authority Housing Funding
Brendan Smith
760. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the funding provided to Cavan County Council in each of the years 2011 to 2018 for the purchase and construction of houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53127/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Local Authority Housing Funding
Brendan Smith
761. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the funding provided to Monaghan County Council in each of the years 2011 to 2018 for the purchase and construction of houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53128/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Planning Issues
Brendan Smith
776. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to improve the limited criteria that pertains to planning regulations for afforestation in view of the serious concerns of many persons and communities in areas such as west County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53392/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Home Help Service Expenditure
Brendan Smith
271. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase funding for home support in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52439/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Home Help Service Expenditure
Brendan Smith
272. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if a substantial increase in funding will be ensured for home support hours in counties Cavan and Monaghan in 2020 in view of delays in having such support provided for patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52440/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Disabilities Assessments
Brendan Smith
273. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health when additional personnel will be recruited and vacant positions filled in respect of a backlog (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52441/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Beef Industry
Brendan Smith
288. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the outcome of the inaugural meeting of the beef task force; when the task force will meet again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52442/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Agriculture Scheme Payments
Brendan Smith
289. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the level of payments made to date to farmers in County Cavan under the ANC, single farm payment and BEEP; his plans to issue outstanding payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52443/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Agriculture Scheme Payments
Brendan Smith
290. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the level of payments made to date to farmers in County Monaghan under the ANC, single farm payment and BEEP; his plans to issue outstanding payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52444/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Brexit Supports
Brendan Smith
291. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payments will issue under BEAM; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52445/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Felling Licences Applications
Brendan Smith
292. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the timeframe to approve and issue forestry thinning licences in view of the concern of some applicants regarding long delays in finalising such applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52447/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Brendan Smith
304. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the areas in counties Cavan and Monaghan that will benefit from the extension of broadband infrastructure in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52370/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Road Projects Status
Brendan Smith
316. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if specific funding will be allocated in 2020 towards a road upgrade project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52460/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Sports Funding
Brendan Smith
317. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide funding directly to soccer clubs that received assistance previously through the programmes of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52482/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Sports Funding
Brendan Smith
318. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide financial support to an association (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52483/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Inland Waterways Development
Brendan Smith
376. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the capital investment proposed for the Shannon-Erne waterway in 2020; the projects that will benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52432/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Inland Waterways Development
Brendan Smith
377. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when a new facility (details supplied) will be available for use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52436/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Inland Waterways Development
Brendan Smith
388. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to extend the blueways programme in 2020; the particular schemes in this regard; the level of investment in each project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52486/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Arts Funding
Brendan Smith
389. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to increase funding for projects (details supplied) in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52487/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Drug and Alcohol Task Forces
Brendan Smith
199. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if additional funding will be allocated to the regional drug task forces in view of the fact there are particular difficulties for some services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50856/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Child and Family Agency Funding
Brendan Smith
347. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a service (details supplied) will be established in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50858/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Childcare Services Funding
Brendan Smith
348. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to increase substantially the level of capital grant assistance available towards the upgrading of existing childcare facilities and the provision of new childcare places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50859/19]
Wed, 4 Dec 2019
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Northern Ireland
Brendan Smith
90. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when talks will resume between the Irish and UK Governments and the political parties in Northern Ireland on the need to have the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Executive restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50612/19]
Wed, 4 Dec 2019
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Northern Ireland
Brendan Smith
91. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of his most recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the need to have the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive in Northern Ireland restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50613/19]
Wed, 4 Dec 2019
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DEIS Administration
Brendan Smith
120. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to reduce class sizes in DEIS band one schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50581/19]
Wed, 4 Dec 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Smith
123. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building project application by a school (details supplied); when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50645/19]
Wed, 4 Dec 2019
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School Accommodation Provision
Brendan Smith
124. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when an application for additional accommodation will be approved for a school (details supplied); when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50646/19]
Wed, 4 Dec 2019
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Beef Industry
Brendan Smith
187. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the beef market task force will meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50668/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Cross-Border Projects
Brendan Smith
153. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the outcome of the most recent discussions held with departments and agencies in Northern Ireland in relation to cross-Border projects part funded by his Department or agencies under the remit of his Department in view of the possible impacts of Brexit on cross-Border development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50183/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Cross-Border Projects
Brendan Smith
154. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the outcome of discussions held with the departments and agencies in Northern Ireland in relation to the development of projects on a cross-Border basis post-2020 which will be part funded by his Department or agencies under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50184/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Summer Works Scheme Applications
Brendan Smith
231. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a summer works scheme application by a school (details supplied) will be reviewed and approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50146/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Summer Works Scheme Administration
Brendan Smith
232. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if schools whose applications for grant aid under the summer works scheme external environment measure were not successful can appeal the decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50163/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Summer Works Scheme Administration
Brendan Smith
244. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if schools whose applications were unsuccessful under the recent summer works scheme can appeal the decision in respect of necessary improvement works to be carried out under measure 10; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50275/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Brendan Smith
405. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the widespread concerns about the proposal by an association (details supplied) to close a centre; if his attention has been further drawn to the views expressed at a recent meeting of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health regarding the need to retain the centre in view of the important services provided to many persons with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50160/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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North-South Interconnector
Brendan Smith
489. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the outcome of the most recent discussions he and or his officials had with their counterparts in Northern Ireland on the proposed North-South interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50173/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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North-South Interconnector
Brendan Smith
490. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the planning application in Northern Ireland for the proposed North-South interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50174/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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North-South Interconnector
Brendan Smith
491. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the procurement processes undertaken to date by EirGrid for the proposed North-South interconnector; if departmental approval was necessary to allow procurement to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50175/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility
Brendan Smith
631. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the timeline for the completion and publication of the review of income eligibility limits for social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50178/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility
Brendan Smith
632. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to increase substantially the income eligibility limits for social housing in areas such as counties Cavan and Monaghan in which the present limits are much too low and are denying persons and families the opportunity to apply for social housing (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50179/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Local Authority Housing Maintenance
Brendan Smith
633. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if additional funding will be provided for the housing voids programme in 2020; if he will reduce the local contribution demand on local authorities to source such funding in view of the constrained financial circumstances for many local authorities; his plans to ensure that adequate funding is provided to local authorities to ensure that vacant council houses are brought back to habitable standards with the minimum delay in view of the demand for social housing and long waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50180/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Brendan Smith
179. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the level of capital funding allocated towards the development of the new facilities and upgrading of existing facilities at a health facility (details supplied); the works undertaken to date in 2019; the expenditure in this regard; the works to be undertaken at the facility in 2020; the projected expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49655/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Road Projects Expenditure
Brendan Smith
242. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding provided for a project (details supplied) in 2019; the projected drawdown of the funding by year end; the funding to be allocated in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49670/19]
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
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Beef Industry
Brendan Smith
68. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the beef market task force will meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49064/19]
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
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Beef Industry
Brendan Smith
73. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he has implemented following the Irish beef sector agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49065/19]
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
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Pharmacy Services
Brendan Smith
165. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to the concerns of pharmacists as outlined in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49333/19]
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Administration
Brendan Smith
255. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the appeals system available for unsuccessful applicants under the 2018 sports capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49399/19]
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
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CLÁR Programme
Brendan Smith
267. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding provided in 2019 for each measure under the CLÁR programme; the draw down to date; the projected expenditure by year end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49419/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Cross-Border Health Initiatives
Brendan Smith
46. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if additional resources will be provided for the processing of claims under the cross-border directive [48868/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Ambulance Service
Brendan Smith
109. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the reason for the significant deterioration in ambulance turnaround times in Cavan General Hospital between September 2017 and September 2019. [48867/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Beef Industry
Brendan Smith
374. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he plans to assist beef producers attain at least the average EU price for their livestock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49069/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Early Childhood Care and Education Funding
Brendan Smith
434. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason a system (details supplied) is in place; if Pobal will be instructed to address the anomaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48586/19]
Thu, 21 Nov 2019
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Local Improvement Scheme Funding
Brendan Smith
9. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce a funding programme for the local improvement scheme, LIS, in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48137/19]
Thu, 21 Nov 2019
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Regional Road Network
Brendan Smith
10. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a substantial increase in funding for the non-national roads network in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48138/19]
Thu, 21 Nov 2019
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Garda Accommodation
Brendan Smith
63. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to provide appropriate accommodation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48312/19]
Wed, 20 Nov 2019
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Organised Crime
Brendan Smith
25. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if additional measures will be implemented on a cross-Border basis to tackle criminality following the 17th Annual Cross Border Conference on Organised Crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47760/19]
Wed, 20 Nov 2019
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Organised Crime
Brendan Smith
36. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the additional measures that will be implemented on a cross-Border basis following the 17th Annual Cross Border Conference on Organised Crime in terms of crime investigation and prevention which is of critical importance in the Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47759/19]
Wed, 20 Nov 2019
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Schools Facilities
Brendan Smith
133. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for the upgrading and provision of new facilities by a school (details supplied) will be progressed without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48217/19]
Wed, 20 Nov 2019
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Respite Care Services Provision
Brendan Smith
177. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health when additional respite services will be provided (details supplied) in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47885/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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DEIS Review
Brendan Smith
48. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the review of the eligibility of primary and post-primary schools for inclusion in the DEIS programme commenced; when the analysis will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47474/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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DEIS Eligibility
Brendan Smith
64. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to include more schools, both primary and post-primary, in the DEIS programme; if so, the likely timescale for such developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47475/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Cross-Border Co-operation
Brendan Smith
279. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the proposals to increase co-operation on a cross-Border basis on the need to tackle criminality and paramilitarism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47758/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Community Employment Schemes Supervisors
Brendan Smith
626. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of discussions on pension entitlements for community employment supervisors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47461/19]
Thu, 14 Nov 2019
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Flood Relief Schemes Funding
Brendan Smith
21. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if financial assistance is available for persons who have to relocate their homes due to constant flooding; if so, the level of funding provided for this scheme in 2019; the projected drawdown at year end; the level of funding to be provided in 2020; the details of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46845/19]
Thu, 14 Nov 2019
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Flood Relief Schemes Funding
Brendan Smith
30. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the funding allocated in 2019 for local authorities to carry out low-cost flood relief schemes; the projected drawdown of the funding at year end; the funding allocated for the schemes in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46844/19]