Parliamentary questions

Office of Public Works

Sean Fleming

160. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if accommodation can be provided to an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20446/24]

Social Welfare Code

Sean Fleming

309. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection to outline the position if people can apply to have credits towards their pension while they were in receipt of carer's allowance for many years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20386/24]

Courts Service

Sean Fleming

390. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice the up-to-date position regarding the building of the new premises (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20736/24]

Health Services Staff

Sean Fleming

548. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when the recruitment embargo in respect of nursing staff will be lifted; when will nurses working in one part of the country be able to transfer to another part of the country as the embargo is having an impact on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20382/24]

Hospital Facilities

Sean Fleming

559. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health to reconsider the position regarding neurological services at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20432/24]

Disability Services

Sean Fleming

195. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health to outline the current service in relation to the provision of physiotherapy and occupational therapy in a location (details supplied) for adults and separately for children; how many whole-time equivalent staff are providing this service and the number of people on the waiting list and the time of the longest waiter on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15787/24]

Departmental Correspondence

Sean Fleming

475. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14497/24]

Energy Conservation

Sean Fleming

88. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when loans will be available under the home energy upgrade loan scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11750/24]

Driver Test

Sean Fleming

161. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport the current position in relation to the number of driving testers recruited in 2023 and 2024, those on short term contracts, and whether they will all be retained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12035/24]

Departmental Correspondence

Sean Fleming

170. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport if a response will issue to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12385/24]

Flood Relief Schemes

Sean Fleming

284. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when the results will be available in respect of an assessment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11795/24]

Departmental Policies

Sean Fleming

322. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a response will issue to matters raised in correspondence in relation to the new sick pay scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11779/24]

Special Educational Needs

Sean Fleming

417. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education if she will provide a response to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11950/24]

Special Educational Needs

Sean Fleming

433. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education if a reply will issue to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12056/24]

School Transport

Sean Fleming

454. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education if she will address a matter in relation to school transport (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12303/24]

School Transport

Sean Fleming

455. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education if a reply will issue to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12309/24]

Special Educational Needs

Sean Fleming

461. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education if a response will issue to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12366/24]

School Enrolments

Sean Fleming

466. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education if a central portal will be established for parents to enrol their children at both primary and second level schools in large towns (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12445/24]

Sports Events

Sean Fleming

556. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a response will issue to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12268/24]

National Parks and Wildlife Service

Sean Fleming

634. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the rights that affected adjacent property holders have in situations in which the National Parks and Wildlife Service carry out land rewetting on property that it has acquired or is owned by a State agency, given how this can affect neighbouring properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12014/24]

Medical Cards

Sean Fleming

1267. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the position regarding members of the public who are not eligible for medical cards but cannot find a general practice to take them on in their area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11799/24]

Health Services Staff

Sean Fleming

1299. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when a neurologist will be appointed to a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11954/24]

State Properties

Sean Fleming

241. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if works can be carried out at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10310/24]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Sean Fleming

469. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when he will reinstate the provision of clothing for people with breast cancer (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9329/24]

Health Services Staff

Sean Fleming

601. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when nursing and midwife staff will be excluded from the employment embargo in the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9215/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Sean Fleming

452. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of blind persons in receipt of the blind welfare allowance which is a means tested payment; the number of persons in receipt of less than €50, between €50 to €100, between €100 to €150; between €150 to €200 and over; if the means test for this payment will be re-examined for persons who are in this difficult situation in order that more persons can qualify for a larger payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4134/24]

Direct Provision System

Sean Fleming

460. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of persons in direct provision centres in County Laois as of 22 January 2022; the number of such centres; the location of such centres within the county; the number of persons in each centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3767/24]

Parliamentary Questions

Sean Fleming

482. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an answer to a Parliamentary Question (details supplied) will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4070/24]

Health Services

Sean Fleming

542. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health to outline the current service in relation to the provision of physiotherapy and occupational therapy in a location (details supplied) for adults and separately for children; how many wholetime equivalent staff are providing this service; the number of people on the waiting list; the time of the longest waiting on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4061/24]

Health Service Executive

Sean Fleming

548. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health to outline the actions being taken by the HSE to protect its assets (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4111/24]

Education and Training Boards

Sean Fleming

579. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on the total allocation of capital grants, devolved capital grants and the further education capital grants to the Laois-Offaly Education and Training Board and if the Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3849/24]

Medical Cards

Sean Fleming

564. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if an application for a full medical card by a person (details supplied) can be fully re-examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2405/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Sean Fleming

303. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive an appointment to have his grommets dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2127/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Sean Fleming

304. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when an appointment with the ENT clinic will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2129/24]

Road Projects

Sean Fleming

221. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport when a project (details supplied) submitted by Laois County Council will be approved for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57162/23]

Departmental Correspondence

Sean Fleming

531. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education to provide a response to correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57161/23]

Agriculture Schemes

Sean Fleming

1230. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an application for ACRES will be approved for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57145/23]

Disability Services

Sean Fleming

1379. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an answer to a Parliamentary Question (details supplied) will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57110/23]

Disabilities Assessments

Sean Fleming

1387. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a child (details supplied) will receive an assessment for speech and language treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57181/23]

Departmental Correspondence

Sean Fleming

1483. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56439/23]

Dental Services

Sean Fleming

1490. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when a school dental service (details supplied) will be approved for children in 2nd, 3rd and 4th class; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56461/23]

Health Services

Sean Fleming

1604. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health what services are available for people who are in their late 50’s who require the majority of services for people with dementia/Alzheimer’s such as psychiatry for later life and day services as they are not disabled and too young for this service; the supports that are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57188/23]

Traveller Community

Sean Fleming

1795. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health to outline the situation in relation to funding for a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1867/24]

Health Services

Sean Fleming

1800. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive required medical treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1914/24]

Office of Public Works

Sean Fleming

271. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if the OPW can provide information (details supplied) in respect of flood plains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54745/23]

Work Permits

Sean Fleming

296. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if dental hygienists will be included in the updated list of occupations for non-EEA work permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55259/23]

Work Permits

Sean Fleming

297. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if dental nurses will be included in the updated list of occupations for non-EEA work permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55260/23]

Work Permits

Sean Fleming

298. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when he plans to announce the completion of the review of the occupations lists for employment permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55274/23]

Special Educational Needs

Sean Fleming

354. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education the position regarding extending recognition to Route 4 training through the Teaching Council for properly trained staff to work with special needs children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55285/23]

Agriculture Schemes

Sean Fleming

611. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the timetable for the sign off on payments under the TAMS scheme to farmers when all the documentation has been submitted and the payments to be issued; if there are adequate staff to deal with this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54744/23]

Agriculture Supports

Sean Fleming

612. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is funding available for agriculture businesses such as start-up/reopening of businesses (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54766/23]

Childcare Services

Sean Fleming

701. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide a response to the correspondence regarding the concerns of a preschool provider (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55062/23]

Hospital Facilities

Sean Fleming

816. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the current position regarding progress in relation to a project (details supplied) [55061/23]

Health Services Staff

Sean Fleming

824. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health to outline the position regarding the filling of new and replacement posts in a staff category in the HSE (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55229/23]

Health Services Staff

Sean Fleming

825. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health to outline his views in relation to the pausing of vacancies and the impact it can have on key locations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55233/23]

Dental Services

Sean Fleming

827. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent dental surgeons in each of the CHO regions who are currently involved in the public dental scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55275/23]

Dental Services

Sean Fleming

828. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the locations where people who require serious dental treatment (details supplied) can obtain this in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55278/23]

Third Level Education

Sean Fleming

861. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of people entering into a health profession (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55277/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Sean Fleming

359. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection if the living alone allowance payment will be reconsidered to persons over 65 years of age (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53413/23]

Dental Services

Sean Fleming

541. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will consider opening an extra facility for dental treatment to relieve the backlog at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53421/23]

Dental Services

Sean Fleming

542. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive an orthodontic assessment for braces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53432/23]

Hospital Charges

Sean Fleming

145. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if the hospital bill that was issued in respect of a medical card patient (details supplied) for a stay in a hospital will be cancelled in view of the fact the bill should have been covered by their medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52633/23]

Departmental Programmes

Sean Fleming

676. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when a decision will be announced in respect of a programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51873/23]

Health Services Staff

Sean Fleming

487. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health to provide a detailed response to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50627/23]

School Transport

Sean Fleming

214. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education when students will get a seat on a bus (details supplied) from Pallas, Portlaoise, to a named school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49721/23]

Flexible Work Practices

Sean Fleming

416. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the Workplace Relations Commission's Code of Practice, due to be finalised in order for the commencement of Part 3 of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023, will be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48620/23]

Citizenship Applications

Sean Fleming

857. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice when a person (details supplied) will receive their citizenship certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48618/23]

Medical Cards

Sean Fleming

1257. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health to outline the ceiling a single person can earn as of now to get a GP medical card (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48188/23]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Sean Fleming

182. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the reason those working in supported living received the Covid pandemic payment but those working in residential care did not receive this payment in Section 39 organisations; the rational of his Department of in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44530/23]

Transport Policy

Sean Fleming

71. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Finance the up-to-date position regarding the processing and deciding on appeals by the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44429/23]

Disability Services

Sean Fleming

477. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a personal assistant will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41147/23]

Health Services

Sean Fleming

580. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if there is any further update regarding providing retinal screening facilities in locations in County Laois (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41476/23]

Public Sector Pensions

Sean Fleming

92. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he is in a position to sign off on an agreement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37810/23]

Medicinal Products

Sean Fleming

1568. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when romosozumab (Evenity) osteoporosis medication will be approved by the HSE and other relevant bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37527/23]

Dental Services

Sean Fleming

1619. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health how many dentists in County Laois will take medical card payments in view of the fact many people, especially children and elderly people, do not have access to or cannot get to the facility in Tullamore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37699/23]

Dental Services

Sean Fleming

1708. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will consider opening an extra facility for dental treatment to relieve the backlog at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38101/23]

Health Services Staff

Sean Fleming

1711. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when ongoing funding will be provided for a post (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38126/23]

Departmental Policies

Sean Fleming

669. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection the up-to-date the position in relation to ending the campaign to pursue former partners for unpaid child maintenance and where a former partner continues to pay support to their former partner/family; if this will be deducted from the payment to the person in receipt of social welfare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35591/23]

General Practitioner Services

Sean Fleming

1095. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 759 of 23 May 2023, when a reply will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35588/23]

School Accommodation

Seán Fleming

381. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education to outline her plans to provide additional school accommodation required at a location (details supplied) due to the increasing population in recent times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35333/23]

School Accommodation

Seán Fleming

382. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education the up-to-date position regarding the application for additional school accommodation; when this project will proceed to the next stage (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35352/23]

School Accommodation

Seán Fleming

385. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education the up-to-date position regarding an application (details supplied) for additional school accommodation; when this project will proceed to the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35380/23]

School Accommodation

Seán Fleming

386. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education the up-to-date position regarding an application (details supplied) for additional school accommodation; when this project will proceed to the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35382/23]

Health Service Executive

Seán Fleming

791. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health how many people applied for a position and how many were called for interview in respect of a position in the HSE (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35297/23]

Primary Care Centres

Seán Fleming

824. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position regarding a primary care centre at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35405/23]

Primary Care Centres

Seán Fleming

834. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position regarding a primary care centre at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35425/23]

Health Services

Seán Fleming

840. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position regarding patients attending a health centre at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35455/23]

Agriculture Supports

Sean Fleming

570. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the stage negotiations are at regarding the compensation for farmers as to the reduction of cow numbers in their herd; the proposed compensation being discussed, per cow per month; if there is a limit of five years on the compensation; the intended start date of this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26212/23]

School Funding

Sean Fleming

287. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education when funding will be provided in respect of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24316/23]

School Funding

Sean Fleming

310. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education when funding can be provided for a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24728/23]

State Pensions

Sean Fleming

474. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection if the State pension can be increased to 34% of average earnings in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24402/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Sean Fleming

490. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection to outline the reason the adult dependant was excluded from the recent additional payment of €200 that was issued to persons in receipt of social protection payments, and no additional pro-rata payment was paid in respect of the adult dependent; if this matter can be examined and a payment made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24816/23]

Agriculture Schemes

Sean Fleming

627. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when funding will be paid to a person (details supplied) in respect of the hen harrier programme 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24743/23]

Care Services

Sean Fleming

638. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when respite care will be approved for a person (details supplied); when long-term residential care will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24812/23]

General Practitioner Services

Sean Fleming

759. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when a new GP will be appointed to a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24242/23]

School Enrolments

Sean Fleming

294. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education if she will provide details in respect of schools (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21630/23]

School Enrolments

Sean Fleming

295. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education if she will provide details in respect of schools (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21632/23]

School Enrolments

Sean Fleming

296. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education if information will be provided in respect of schools (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21635/23]

School Enrolments

Sean Fleming

297. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education if information will be provided in respect of schools (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21636/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Sean Fleming

412. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection when a refund will be paid to a person (details supplied) whose additional €200 payment was reduced by an amount; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21629/23]