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Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Public Transport
John Brady
217. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the estimated amount it would cost to extend the young adult travel card to 24-year-olds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36194/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Road Projects
John Brady
243. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport if he intends on progressing the N81 Tallaght to Hollywood crossroad improvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36654/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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National Minimum Wage
John Brady
384. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the estimated amount it would cost to end the sub-minima national minimum wage rates for under 20s; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36198/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Schools Building Projects
John Brady
453. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on an extension for a school (details supplied); the stage the project is currently at; when the project will move to planning and construction stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36302/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Schools Building Projects
John Brady
454. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); the stage the project is currently at; when the project will move to planning and construction stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36303/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Schools Building Projects
John Brady
455. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); the stage the project is currently at; when the project will move to planning and construction stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36304/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Schools Building Projects
John Brady
456. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the proposed extension for a school (details supplied); the stage the project is currently at; on which site the extension will be located; when it is likely that this project will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36305/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Schools Building Projects
John Brady
457. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); the stage the project is currently at; when the project will move to planning and construction stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36306/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Schools Building Projects
John Brady
458. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); the stage the project is currently at; the estimated timeframe from construction to completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36307/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Schools Building Projects
John Brady
459. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); the stage the project is currently at; when the project will move to planning and construction stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36308/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Schools Building Projects
John Brady
460. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education if her Department plans to build a new secondary school in a location (details supplied) considering the increase in population in the local area and demand for secondary school places; what plans her Department has for a site which is zoned for educational use at this location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36309/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Schools Building Projects
John Brady
461. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the building project for a school (details supplied); what stage the project is at; when it is likely that the project will move forward to design and construction stage; the estimated timeframe for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36310/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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School Transport
John Brady
462. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education if temporary transport can be arranged for a school (details supplied) to bring pupils to and from school to their PE and sports activities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36311/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Schools Building Projects
John Brady
463. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on securing the boundary of a school (details supplied); if security fencing will be implemented and if so, the timeframe for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36312/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Culture Policy
John Brady
539. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the estimated amount it would cost to introduce a pilot culture and media card scheme to the value of €200 for 18-24 year olds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36195/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Fire Service
John Brady
598. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated amount it would cost to pay members of the Retained Fire Service an hourly rate equivalent to the average industrial wage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36201/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Fire Service
John Brady
599. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated amount it would cost to increase the number of station officers to two officers per fire station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36202/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Fire Service
John Brady
600. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated amount it would cost to increase the crew numbers in a two-pump fire station to 18; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36203/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Fire Service
John Brady
601. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated amount it would cost to increase the crew numbers in a one-pump fire station by three; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36204/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
John Brady
707. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated amount it would cost to equalise the rates of jobseeker's allowance for under 25's and over 25's; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36199/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Care Services
John Brady
959. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of applications received for respite care in 2022 and to date in 2023; the number of people currently on the waiting list for respite care services, broken down by county and waiting list timeframe, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36722/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Disability Services
John Brady
960. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children who are on the waiting list for an appointment for early intervention services for speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and psychology, in tabular form, broken down by waiting list timeframes of less than 3 months; 3-6 months, 6-12 months, and more than 12 months, for CHO6 Wicklow and CHO7 west Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36725/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Disabilities Assessments
John Brady
961. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth how many children were waiting for an assessment of need in Wicklow in 2022 and to June 2023 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36743/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Disabilities Assessments
John Brady
962. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of assessments of need that were carried out by the HSE on children with disabilities in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023 in Wicklow, broken down by month, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36744/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Youth Services
John Brady
1021. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the estimated amount it would cost to implement a 10% increase across the board for youth funding schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36193/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Departmental Bodies
John Brady
1022. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the estimated amount it would cost to re-establish the National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism (NCCRI); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36200/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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International Protection
John Brady
1026. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the distribution of both international protection and temporary protection applicants across the State, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36241/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Departmental Reports
John Brady
1031. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the consultation report on the new Action Plan for Youth Services will be published; if so, the timeframe for publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36297/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Care of the Elderly
John Brady
1235. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the estimated amount it would cost to establish a commissioner for ageing and older people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36192/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Care of the Elderly
John Brady
1348. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people awaiting homecare support in Wicklow; the total number of hours allocated in Wicklow in 2022 and to date in 2023; the average number of hours granted to each successful applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36720/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Home Care Packages
John Brady
1349. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to confirm the number of people who have been granted home care support in 2022 and to date in 2023 who are still awaiting their care packages to be fulfilled by a carer/home support agency, broken down by county and waiting timeframe, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36721/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Health Services
John Brady
1350. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of applications received for a physical care needs assessment in 2022 and to date in 2023, broken down by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36723/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Health Services
John Brady
1351. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people awaiting a physical care needs assessment in 2022 and to date in 2023, broken down by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36724/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Dental Services
John Brady
1352. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of independent dental practices currently signed up to the dental treatment services scheme in Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36726/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Dental Services
John Brady
1353. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the dental appointment waiting list in Wicklow; the average waiting times for appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36727/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Dental Services
John Brady
1354. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the orthodontic waiting lists in Wicklow; the average waiting times for appointments, broken down by 1, 3, 6 month, and 12 months+; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36728/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Disability Services
John Brady
1355. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health how many adult physiotherapists are in CHO6 and CHO 7 in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36729/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Disability Services
John Brady
1356. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health how many child physiotherapists are in CHO6 and CHO 7 in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36730/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Disability Services
John Brady
1357. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of child psychologists in CHO 6 and CHO 7 in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36731/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Disability Services
John Brady
1358. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adult psychologists in CHO 6 and CHO 7 in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36732/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Disability Services
John Brady
1359. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number currently on the waiting list for adult physiotherapy in CHO 6 and CHO 7, Wicklow, broken down by length of time, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36733/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Disability Services
John Brady
1360. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number currently on the waiting list for child physiotherapy in CHO 6 and CHO 7, Wicklow, broken down by length of time, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36734/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Disability Services
John Brady
1361. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently on the waiting list for child psychology in CHO 6 and CHO 7, Wicklow, broken down by lengths of time of 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36735/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Disability Services
John Brady
1362. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of adults awaiting occupational therapy in CHO6 in County Wicklow and CHO7 in County Wicklow, broken down by lengths of time of 3, 6, 12+ months and in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36736/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Disability Services
John Brady
1363. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting occupational therapy in CHO6 in County Wicklow and CHO7 County Wicklow, broken down by lengths of time of 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36737/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Mental Health Services
John Brady
1364. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting on the CAMHS waiting list in County Wicklow; the average waiting time, broken down by lengths of time of 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36738/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Health Services
John Brady
1365. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals made to the long-Covid clinic, by county; the average waiting timeframe, broken down by length of time of 3, 6, 12+ months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36739/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Vaccination Programme
John Brady
1366. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to providing the chicken pox varicella vaccine to all children through the infant and children’s immunisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36740/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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State Properties
John Brady
1367. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on a vacant building (details supplied); to confirm what the plans are for this building; if there has been interest expressed in this building by another State body or if it has been deemed to be surplus to requirements and sold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36741/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Health Services
John Brady
1368. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the national newborn bloodspot screening programme; the progress that has been made by the National Screening Advisory Committee to expand the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36742/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Third Level Fees
John Brady
1431. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated amount it would cost to reduce the student contribution by €1,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36196/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Apprenticeship Programmes
John Brady
1432. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated amount it would cost to end apprenticeship charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36197/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Further and Higher Education
John Brady
1439. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans that are being considered by his Department to expand or develop an educational setting (details supplied) at its existing location; the proposed timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36641/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Passport Services
John Brady
110. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to provide an update on the status of a passport application (details provided) as the application has passed the target issue date and the applicants travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33701/23]
Thu, 6 Jul 2023
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Fire Service
John Brady
3. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on his efforts to resolve the issues of pay, recruitment, retention and rosters in the retained firefighters service. [33420/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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International Protection
John Brady
55. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on the commitment by the Minister of State to develop a national strategy to improve communicating a coherent message around integration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32481/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Children in Care
John Brady
79. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on legislation that will transfer the registration and inspection functions for non-statutory children’s residential centres from Tusla to the chief inspector in HIQA, which is under consideration by the Government for over four years; if the necessary amendments will be included in the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32479/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Child and Family Agency
John Brady
93. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will be support Tusla with the necessary capital investment required to achieve 50:50 public private children’s residential centre provision by 2025; if this investment will be part of Budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32480/23]
Thu, 29 Jun 2023
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Passport Services
John Brady
155. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to provide an update on the status of a passport application (details supplied) as the applicant's travel date is imminent and all requested supporting documentation has been provided to the Passport Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31794/23]
Thu, 29 Jun 2023
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Departmental Policies
John Brady
383. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the new policy framework for children and young people will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31713/23]
Wed, 28 Jun 2023
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National Car Test
John Brady
35. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport how many people are currently waiting on NCT appointments in NCT centres (details supplied); the average waiting times for same once an online booking has been made; and to provide the information in tabular form. [31424/23]
Wed, 28 Jun 2023
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National Car Test
John Brady
36. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the current timeframes for an NCT appointment date in each testing centre nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31425/23]
Wed, 28 Jun 2023
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National Car Test
John Brady
37. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport to outline what measures his Department is undertaking to address the lengthy delays motorists are having in obtaining appointments for NCTs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31426/23]
Wed, 28 Jun 2023
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Driver Test
John Brady
38. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the number of people who are currently awaiting an appointment date to sit their driving test, broken down by test centre, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31427/23]
Wed, 28 Jun 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
John Brady
97. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide a breakdown of the number of supplementary welfare allowance applications received for 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023 for an area (details supplied), broken down by the number of applications received and how many applications were awarded and were unsuccessful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31419/23]
Wed, 28 Jun 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
John Brady
98. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide a breakdown of the number of exceptional needs payment applications received in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023 for an area (details supplied), broken down by the number of applications received and how many applications were awarded and were unsuccessful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31420/23]
Wed, 28 Jun 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
John Brady
99. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Social Protection the current timeframes on processing exceptional needs payment applications, broken down by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31421/23]
Wed, 28 Jun 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
John Brady
100. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Social Protection the current timeframes on processing new claims for jobseeker’s allowance applications, broken down by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31422/23]
Wed, 28 Jun 2023
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Health Services
John Brady
143. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide information on the palliative care service in Wicklow; the hours that this service is available; if there are plans to increase the arrangements to 24 hours a day, 7 days per week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31415/23]
Wed, 28 Jun 2023
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Health Services Staff
John Brady
144. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of palliative care teams and staff members in CHO6 and CHO7 Wicklow at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31416/23]
Tue, 27 Jun 2023
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School Transport
John Brady
302. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the status of a transport application for a pupil (details supplied); when a decision will be made on the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30890/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Passport Services
John Brady
145. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to provide an update on the status of a passport application (details supplied) as the applicant’s travel date is imminent; the application has passed the estimated target issue date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29667/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Health Services Waiting Lists
John Brady
625. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the number of people that are currently on the waiting list to attend a weight management clinic (details supplied) by CHO, in tabular form broken down by length of time 3, 6, 12, 18, 24 months and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29184/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Health Services
John Brady
626. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health how many people are currently attending a weight management clinic (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29185/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Health Services
John Brady
627. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when the weight management new patient clinic will resume at a hospital (details supplied); how many dietitians there are at this clinic at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29186/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Health Services
John Brady
672. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to analysis conducted (details supplied) which shows that Ireland is slipping down the rankings when it comes to the number of diseases screened for in the heelprick test when compared to European counterparts, falling from 21st place last year, to 23rd place; if he is aware that, despite his announcement in January that severe combined immunodeficiency is to be included in the heelprick test, no babies have yet been screened for this disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29403/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Health Services
John Brady
673. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health when parents in Ireland can expect to have their babies screened for severe combined immunodeficiency disease as part of the heelprick test, given his announcement that it is to be included in January of this year; the other diseases that use the same T-cell receptor excision circle screening and may be added to the newborn screening programme easily as a result; the resources that the HSE has requested from his Department in order to implement this new screening methodology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29404/23]
Wed, 14 Jun 2023
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Flood Risk Management
John Brady
77. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the cost of flood protection works carried out by the Office of Public Works in the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28724/23]
Wed, 14 Jun 2023
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Flood Risk Management
John Brady
78. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the details of planned flood protection works to be carried out by the Office of Public Works in the next five years; the costs associated with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28725/23]
Wed, 14 Jun 2023
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Departmental Strategies
John Brady
102. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the full estimated cost of implementing the Youth Homelessness Strategy over its three-year life course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28676/23]
Wed, 14 Jun 2023
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Departmental Strategies
John Brady
103. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated cost of the Supported Housing for Youth pilot project per young person, per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28677/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Passport Services
John Brady
131. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if arrangements could be made for the original supporting documentation, submitted as part of a passport application, to be returned to the applicant; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27324/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Passport Services
John Brady
146. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application (details supplied) as the applicant's travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27813/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Passport Services
John Brady
147. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application (details provided) as the applicant's travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27814/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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School Accommodation
John Brady
523. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education when it is expected that the additional accommodation which has been approved by her Department will be put in place for a school (details supplied); if this will be implemented before the start of the new school term in September; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27527/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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School Accommodation
John Brady
524. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the status of an extension for a school (details supplied); when it is likely that the project will move to planning stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27528/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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School Accommodation
John Brady
525. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the implementation of additional accommodation for a school (details supplied); when this accommodation will be put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27529/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Schools Building Projects
John Brady
585. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the status of a new school building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28126/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Special Educational Needs
John Brady
586. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education the provisions currently being made for the addition of a third ASD special needs classroom for a school (details supplied); if she will confirm how many students there will be in each ASD class; if additional temporary accommodation will be provided in advance of the new school term; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28127/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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School Accommodation
John Brady
587. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the status of a much-needed extension for a school (details supplied); if she will confirm at what stage the development is at; the estimated timeframe from construction to completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28128/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Forestry Sector
John Brady
970. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details of any analysis which has been conducted in County Wicklow to determine the extent of the spread of Ash dieback; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28007/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Forestry Sector
John Brady
971. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers and individuals in Wicklow who have availed of the Ash dieback reconstitution and underplanting scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28008/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Forestry Sector
John Brady
972. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are plans to expand the Ash dieback reconstitution and underplanting scheme further; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28009/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Departmental Funding
John Brady
973. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are plans to provide funding to local authorities to address safety concerns surround Ash dieback; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28010/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Emergency Accommodation
John Brady
1198. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify the situation around the housing of beneficiaries of temporary protection in disused nursing homes which are no longer in use; if it is the case that these premises are not being considered for accommodation; if he will clarify in detail the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27802/23]
Thu, 1 Jun 2023
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Mental Health Services
John Brady
53. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a reply to the recent response to the report from the Ombudsman for Children’s Office on Child Mental Health titled ‘A Piece of My Mind’; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26081/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
written
Passport Services
John Brady
5. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an update on the status of the passport application for a child (details supplied), as the applicant’s travel date is imminent and all requested supporting documentation has been submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26598/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
oral
Departmental Communications
John Brady
32. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to develop effective communication with communities where accommodation for asylum seekers is to be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26327/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
oral
Asylum Seekers
John Brady
37. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide details of the level of co-operation taking place between his Department and other Departments to protect asylum seekers from right-wing groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26084/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
oral
International Protection
John Brady
39. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he is taking to address the crisis in accommodation for asylum seekers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26083/23]