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Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
934. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) who is awaiting an appointment can expect to receive same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14134/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Child Benefit Eligibility
Martin Ferris
1300. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason child benefit was not paid to a person (details supplied) for the past three months before they turned 18 years of age; and if the payment will now be made as they are now on a full-time course. [13712/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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JobPath Programme
Martin Ferris
1329. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) who works part-time, is caring for a partner and has completed JobPath less than 12 months ago has been called again to attend on 27 March 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14113/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Martin Ferris
413. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is not entitled to assistance towards the cost of a cushion and shoes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12095/19]
Thu, 7 Mar 2019
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Respite Care Services Provision
Martin Ferris
144. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure a person (details supplied) receives respite care while their fair deal application is being processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11338/19]
Wed, 6 Mar 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Martin Ferris
166. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive a MRI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11035/19]
Wed, 6 Mar 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
196. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for an angiogram at Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11096/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Martin Ferris
311. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) who has been diagnosed with ASD and has no access to transport will be facilitated in their home town rather than in Listowel, which is 27 km from their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10475/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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Hospital Services
Martin Ferris
325. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the status of a request to provide an outreach x-ray service for West Kerry Community Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10608/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Naturalisation Applications
Martin Ferris
98. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the waiting times for naturalisation applications. [10038/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Ambulance Service
Martin Ferris
164. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the health sector national staff survey 2016 and national Ambulance Service report January 2017 carried out by a company (details supplied); if so, if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that 31% of respondents claimed discrimination on the grounds of their trade union activity; and the action taken to rectify the situation. [10130/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Ambulance Service
Martin Ferris
165. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 48% of respondents to the health sector national staff survey 2016 and national Ambulance Service report January 2017 claimed to have experienced bullying and-or harassment in the service within the previous two years of the survey being carried out; and the action taken to date to rectify the situation. [10131/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Ambulance Service
Martin Ferris
166. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 68% of respondents to the health sector national staff survey 2016 and national Ambulance Service report January 2017 claimed to have witnessed bullying or harassment in the service within the previous two years of the survey being carried out; and the action taken to date to rectify the situation. [10132/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Ambulance Service
Martin Ferris
167. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health his views on whether there may be a culture of bullying and-or harassment within the national Ambulance Service. [10133/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Trade Union Recognition
Martin Ferris
168. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the steps he plans to take to prevent the upcoming ambulance dispute strikes on 28 February and 1 March 2019. [10134/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Trade Union Recognition
Martin Ferris
169. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the HSE has continued to decline an invitation from a union (details supplied) to attend the WRC to find a solution to the ongoing dispute despite his indication that he would prefer negotiation to confrontation. [10135/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Ambulance Service
Martin Ferris
170. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health his views on the fact that only 4% of staff have confidence in senior management within the national Ambulance Service. [10136/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Ambulance Service
Martin Ferris
171. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take in response to the fact that only 5% of staff agree that communication between senior management and staff in the national Ambulance Service is effective. [10137/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Ambulance Service
Martin Ferris
172. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the actions taken by the national Ambulance Service in response to the finding in the health sector national staff survey 2016 that only 3% of staff agree that senior managers act on staff feedback. [10138/19]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Ambulance Service
Martin Ferris
173. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the contents of the health sector national staff survey 2018 carried out by a company (details supplied) in relation to the national Ambulance Service have yet to be released to all staff; and if his attention has been further drawn to the content of the survey. [10139/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Beef Industry
Martin Ferris
173. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the fact that beef factory lots are being used to manipulate the factory price paid to farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9935/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Animal Sales
Martin Ferris
174. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the four-movement cattle rule will be revisited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9940/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Fallen Animal Collection Scheme
Martin Ferris
175. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the 120 km offal waste transport rule will be examined in view of the fact that it is perceived to inhibit competition. [9941/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
341. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment in relation to a hip replacement. [9326/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Treatment Abroad Scheme
Martin Ferris
416. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on an application under the treatment abroad scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8206/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Animal Slaughtering Standards
Martin Ferris
473. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason farmers are disqualified for quality payments if the cattle exceed 30 months by even a day or a week in view of the fact that the product on the shelf continues to contain the quality assurance logo. [7956/19]
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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Schools Facilities
Martin Ferris
90. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied) for a general purpose room; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7429/19]
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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Hospital Appointments Delays
Martin Ferris
152. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting since 2006 for corrective surgery; the further reason a misplacement of files has led to a three-year wait for an appointment with an ENT in South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7455/19]
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Payments
Martin Ferris
154. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) who has no spouse or children must pay a larger amount per week for the fair deal scheme than the person's combined pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7460/19]
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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Cancer Screening Programmes
Martin Ferris
156. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting since October 2018 for the results of the most recent annual smear test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7470/19]
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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Home Help Service Provision
Martin Ferris
169. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if extra home help hours will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7495/19]
Tue, 12 Feb 2019
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State Pension (Contributory)
Martin Ferris
701. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if consideration will be given to simplifying the process of pension recalculation (details supplied). [6337/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Martin Ferris
311. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the person or body that will care for a child (details supplied) with severe autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5510/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
407. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5455/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Martin Ferris
439. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5566/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Departmental Projects
Martin Ferris
489. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the cost of research that has been carried out nationally since 2010 on grey seals; the costs under research headings (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5179/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Fishing Industry Data
Martin Ferris
490. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of commercial gill-netting boats that are operating nationally. [5182/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Animal Culls
Martin Ferris
677. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of section 42 licences that have been issued annually since 2010 for the purpose of culling grey seals at fishing, aquaculture and salmonid river sites; the number of these that have been issued to commercial fishermen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5183/19]
Thu, 31 Jan 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
157. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be seen by a gastroenterologist at Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4781/19]
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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School Catchment Areas
Martin Ferris
221. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Skills the person or body that decides the catchment area for secondary schools; and the catchment area in respect of primary schools for a school (details supplied). [4093/19]
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Health Services Staff Remuneration
Martin Ferris
403. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the reason suitably qualified counsellors and psychotherapists cannot be facilitated with special type consultation, special service or out-of-hours payment systems similar to general practitioners (details supplied) in County Kerry. [4216/19]
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Medical Card Applications
Martin Ferris
409. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) with a diagnosis of cancer will be refunded the cost of the chemotherapy drugs which the person incurred during an application for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4228/19]
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility
Martin Ferris
575. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) who is in receipt of a small UK pension is entitled to the living alone and fuel allowances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4182/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
298. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2312/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
302. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2321/19]
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
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Planning Issues
Martin Ferris
252. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the measures an individual can take to remove an association between them and planning applications made in their name without their knowledge. [1832/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Martin Ferris
732. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an operation to remove cataracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1286/19]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
313. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) with severe health problems will receive an appointment at Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53589/18]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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Medical Aids and Appliances Expenditure
Martin Ferris
386. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the cost of the FreeStyle Libre diabetes monitoring system per patient. [53881/18]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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Fishing Licences
Martin Ferris
464. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of draft salmon licensing. [53833/18]