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Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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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]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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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]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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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]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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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]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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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]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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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]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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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]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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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]
Wed, 29 Nov 2023
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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]
Tue, 28 Nov 2023
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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]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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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]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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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]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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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]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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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]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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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]
Thu, 12 Oct 2023
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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]
Wed, 11 Oct 2023
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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]
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
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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]
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
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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]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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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]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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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]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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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]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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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]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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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]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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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]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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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]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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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]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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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]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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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]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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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]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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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]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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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]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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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]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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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]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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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]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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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]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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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]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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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]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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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]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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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]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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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]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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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]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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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]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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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]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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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]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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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]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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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]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Departmental Correspondence
Sean Fleming
447. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice if he will reply to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21505/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Ambulance Service
Sean Fleming
619. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date situation in relation to ambulance services at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21551/23]
Tue, 25 Apr 2023
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Broadcasting Sector
Sean Fleming
291. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide information in respect of the broadcasting levy (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19490/23]