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Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Bereavement Grant
Mary Butler
889. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of restoring the bereavement grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23642/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Social Welfare Benefits Data
Mary Butler
890. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of restoring the fuel allowance to 32 weeks, up from 27 weeks, to those eligible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23643/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Social Welfare Schemes Expenditure
Mary Butler
891. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of removing income barriers to older persons getting online by creating a digital support allowance of €5 per week for all persons in receipt of the State pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23644/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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River Basin Management Plans
Mary Butler
943. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the surveys being carried out under the water framework directive in the south east of the country; the expected timeframe for surveys to be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23203/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Housing Issues
Mary Butler
948. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the estimated cost of restoring the housing aid for older people scheme budget to 2010 levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23645/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Housing Issues
Mary Butler
949. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the estimated cost of reversing the changes to criteria introduced to the housing aid scheme in January 2014 to ensure better access to grants for disadvantaged older persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23646/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Home Loan Scheme
Mary Butler
991. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of applications made in 2018, by county for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme; the number of applications approved; the value of applications versus funds approved in tabular form; his plans for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24106/19]
Wed, 29 May 2019
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Autism Support Services
Mary Butler
96. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of assessments of need carried out by the ASD team located in Waterford city and county in each of the years 2016 to 2018, by age groups of zero to six, seven to 12 and 13 to 18 years of age in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22901/19]
Wed, 29 May 2019
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Autism Support Services
Mary Butler
97. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the average length of time a child may be waiting for an assessment of need for an ASD diagnosis in Waterford city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22902/19]
Wed, 29 May 2019
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Autism Support Services
Mary Butler
98. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the reason some HSE disability services in various CHOs are reluctant to accept privately sourced assessment of needs diagnosis for ASD which parents have privately undertaken from qualified medical personnel due to the length of the waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22903/19]
Wed, 29 May 2019
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Autism Support Services
Mary Butler
99. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when and the way in which the 15 additional posts promised under the 2019 National Service Plan of the HSE to improve access and assessments for children in County Waterford and the south-east will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22904/19]
Wed, 29 May 2019
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Animal Disease Controls
Mary Butler
128. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the procedures in place to detect disease on imported bees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22924/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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Intellectual Property Management
Mary Butler
37. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Taoiseach the value which the development of intellectual property contributed to the economy in 2018. [22525/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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Schools Building Projects Applications
Mary Butler
110. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills when an application for funding by a school (details supplied) will be determined; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22639/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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Intellectual Property Management
Mary Butler
187. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the specific measures being put in place to attract foreign direct investment from companies engaged in the commercialisation of all forms of intellectual property; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22523/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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Intellectual Property Management
Mary Butler
188. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on whether uncertainty over the treatment of intellectual property assets in the tax system is hampering efforts to attract foreign direct investment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22524/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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Emergency Departments Waiting Times
Mary Butler
269. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of persons aged 75 years of age and over who experienced an emergency department wait time of more than 24 hours in the first quarter of 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22608/19]
Wed, 22 May 2019
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
Mary Butler
149. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the position regarding staffing positions at University Hospital Waterford (details supplied); when the positions will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22189/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Mary Butler
360. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment to attend the National Rehabilitation Centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21461/19]
Wed, 15 May 2019
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Care of the Elderly Provision
Mary Butler
11. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to expand the model of care homes unique to the south east that provides residential accommodation for adults that require minimal assistance of a low to medium dependency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20800/19]
Wed, 15 May 2019
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Nursing Staff Provision
Mary Butler
18. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if he will address the issue of the lack of dedicated Parkinson’s disease nurses provided by the HSE for the 12,000 patients with this disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20801/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
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National Cervical Screening Programme
Mary Butler
271. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive the results of a test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20323/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Community Employment Schemes Supervisors
Mary Butler
192. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to have a meeting with community employment supervisors as part of the high level forum discussion on gratuities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18458/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Flood Relief Schemes
Mary Butler
235. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when persons (details supplied) will be contacted in relation to the home relocation scheme; the expected timeframe for the process to be completed; the supports available to applicants in the interim until relocation is facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19163/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Mary Butler
619. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for a procedure; if the matter will be expedited in view of the special circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18457/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Mary Butler
654. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will be provided with an appointment for an initial assessment for autism spectrum disorder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18574/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Mary Butler
655. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of children under six years of age that are waiting for an ASD assessment in County Waterford in excess of a six and 12 month waiting period, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18577/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Mary Butler
656. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of children aged between six and 18 years of age with autism waiting in County Waterford for child psychology services, for example, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and so on in excess of six, 12 and 18 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18578/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Mary Butler
657. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of support staff employed in County Waterford to assist in the delivery of services to children with autism; the breakdown of those posts by relevant discipline; if there are deficiencies in posts; if so, his plans to address those deficiencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18579/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Mary Butler
672. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for an ASD assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18624/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Hospital Services
Mary Butler
726. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if the lack of ear, nose and throat services in the south east, specifically in University Hospital Waterford which has waiting lists of 24 to 36 months for initial appointments will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18832/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Communications Market Regulation
Mary Butler
1251. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of a national risk assessment of technologies and equipment used in the roll-out of 5G networks; the status of research carried out on 5G safety standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19274/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Fire Service Staff
Mary Butler
1511. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the reason fire-fighters who are healthy, fit and have a good understanding of their job must retire at 58 years of age while other professionals do not have to retire until they are 60 years of age or later; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19276/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Housing Adaptation Grant Funding
Mary Butler
1544. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his views on whether adequate funding is provided to local authorities for disability adaptations to council housing stock; if each local authority determines the amount it allocates; if a percentage is recommended by his Department of its overall budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18928/19]
Wed, 17 Apr 2019
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
Mary Butler
161. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the position of technician in the cardiovascular unit at University Hospital Waterford is vacant; his plans to appoint a person into the role; if the position has been advertised; the expected timeframe for it to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17898/19]
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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General Practitioner Services Provision
Mary Butler
334. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to appoint a replacement general practitioner at the health centre in Cappoquin, County Waterford, further to the retirement of the previous general practitioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17464/19]
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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Respite Care Services
Mary Butler
394. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the services available to patients when a new respite centre (details supplied) is completed; the services that will be provided; if these services include day respite, after school and overnight respite for students; if there will be weekend respite care provided; if transport options will be made available for those availing of the services; the expected official opening date of the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17713/19]
Tue, 9 Apr 2019
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Education and Training Boards Places
Mary Butler
243. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of secondary school places available in Waterford city and county for ETB schools; the number of secondary school pupils attending ETB secondary schools in Waterford city and county by school in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16763/19]
Tue, 9 Apr 2019
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Care of the Elderly
Mary Butler
346. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if there is support for older persons to assist them in the costs of purchasing a mobility scooter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16172/19]
Tue, 9 Apr 2019
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Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements
Mary Butler
520. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a person who works abroad as an aid worker can use an Ethiopian driver licence when they return here on annual leave to visit their family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16068/19]
Thu, 4 Apr 2019
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Home Help Service Data
Mary Butler
227. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours being provided in each local health area at the end of March 2019; and the number of hours being directly provided by the HSE and by contracted private health care companies, respectively. [15949/19]
Wed, 3 Apr 2019
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Capitation Grants
Mary Butler
117. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the capitation grant to be restored to €200 per pupil for primary schools; his further plans to increase the figure of €170 per pupil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15521/19]
Wed, 3 Apr 2019
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Schools Data
Mary Butler
122. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of secondary school places available in Waterford city and county, by school, in tabular form; the number of secondary school pupils attending secondary schools in Waterford city and county, by school, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15572/19]
Wed, 3 Apr 2019
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Schools Establishment
Mary Butler
123. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a school development plan for Waterford city and county to adapt to the growing needs for school places in line with population trends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15573/19]
Wed, 3 Apr 2019
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State Pensions
Mary Butler
220. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of pensioners to date that have been contacted in relation to pension changes applied in 2012; the number that have received arrears; the number of that have seen their pensions increased; the number of that have seen no increase in their payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15574/19]
Tue, 2 Apr 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Mary Butler
441. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will announce successful applicants under the sports capital fund allocation for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14957/19]
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Mary Butler
178. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment with a consultant at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14294/19]
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans
Mary Butler
196. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the extensive outpatient orthopaedic waiting list at University Hospital Waterford, where 1,655 people are waiting in excess of 18 months (details supplied). [14404/19]
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans
Mary Butler
197. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the extensive outpatient ophthalmology waiting list especially for the elderly at University Hospital Waterford of which 594 are waiting in excess of 18 months (details supplied). [14405/19]
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans
Mary Butler
198. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the outpatient urology waiting list at University Hospital Waterford, where 981 people are waiting in excess of 18 months (details supplied). [14406/19]