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Wed, 28 Jun 2023
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Legislative Measures
Gino Kenny
130. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when he will make the order or orders required to bring the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 into operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31486/23]
Tue, 27 Jun 2023
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Departmental Functions
Gino Kenny
5. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the non-statutory public service modernisation, development and reform functions for which his Department is responsible. [30980/23]
Tue, 27 Jun 2023
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Pharmacy Services
Gino Kenny
679. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the reason he has not engaged with an organisation (details supplied) in relation to pay for services, as required by the Public Service Pay and Pension Act 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30853/23]
Thu, 22 Jun 2023
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Universal Social Charge
Gino Kenny
93. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Finance if he will announce in budget 2024 the abolition of the universal social charge for those earning under €100,000 per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30169/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Defence Forces
Gino Kenny
70. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the Government’s recent discussions with the Women of Honour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29556/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Defence Forces
Gino Kenny
76. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his views on a complaint made by Defence Forces representatives over the failure to pay proper overtime to their members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29558/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Naval Service
Gino Kenny
80. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his views on the deployment of the LÉ William Butler Yeats to the coast of Libya; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29557/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Defence Forces
Gino Kenny
100. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his views on how the role of the Irish Defence Forces would change if the Triple Lock were to be altered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29555/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Military Neutrality
Gino Kenny
101. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his views on the progress of the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29559/23]
Thu, 15 Jun 2023
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International Relations
Gino Kenny
11. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is aware that many journalists, trade union leaders, judges, civil society activists and politicians, including the Speaker of the Tunisian parliament (details supplied) have been arrested in Tunisia in recent weeks in concerted acts of state repression; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28774/23]
Thu, 15 Jun 2023
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Human Rights
Gino Kenny
40. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is aware of the recent acts of severe repression carried out by the army and state institutions in Pakistan against opposition politicians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28775/23]
Thu, 1 Jun 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Gino Kenny
12. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that an organisation (details supplied) recently reported that the number of long-waiters for hospital treatment has increased by 12% since start of 2023 and has risen 22-fold over the past decade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26577/23]
Thu, 1 Jun 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Gino Kenny
35. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that 309 children are waiting for scoliosis-related surgery and that just 12 spinal fusions have been completed to date in 2023 in Temple Street and Cappagh hospitals, a third of the number completed in the same period in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26575/23]
Thu, 1 Jun 2023
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Gino Kenny
57. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that an organisation (details supplied) recently reported that over 1.1 million people are waiting for some form of hospital care, with 888,600 people on National Treatment Purchase Fund waiting list and a further 250,000 people waiting for diagnostics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26576/23]
Thu, 1 Jun 2023
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Medical Cards
Gino Kenny
67. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he is aware it is almost ten years since the HSE has reviewed medical card eligibility on medical grounds, and the effectiveness of the system of assessment for a discretionary medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26574/23]
Thu, 1 Jun 2023
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Cannabis for Medicinal Use
Gino Kenny
73. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that a professor of palliative medicine at the National University of Ireland, Galway recently said the medical cannabis access programme was a welcome step, but is still not working for many patients; if he will immediately publish a long-awaited review into the medicinal cannabis access programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26573/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Research and Development
Gino Kenny
162. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if there are any plans to reschedule the chemical compound psilocybin for medical research and medicinal purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26461/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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Health Services
Gino Kenny
609. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware that community neuro-rehabilitation is a vital support for people living with neurological conditions, a community neuro-rehabilitation team was promised for every Community Health Organisation (CHO) area but most have not been delivered; if he will commit to a timeline to establish a team in every CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17656/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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Legislative Measures
Gino Kenny
770. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if the provisions of the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) regulations 2023 will extend to Irish citizens who are prescribed cannabis medicines; if his Department has nominated a body to issue and verify such certificates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26245/23]
Thu, 25 May 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Gino Kenny
2. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Justice if he will report on any discussion he has had with senior Garda authorities on the policing of anti-asylum seeker-refugee demonstrations and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25462/23]
Thu, 25 May 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Gino Kenny
28. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Justice if he has plans to discuss the far right with the Garda Commissioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25315/23]
Thu, 25 May 2023
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Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell
Gino Kenny
30. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Justice if he will provide an update on the status of a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25316/23]
Thu, 25 May 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Gino Kenny
35. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Justice his views on the policing of far-right protests and aggression against refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25313/23]
Thu, 18 May 2023
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Departmental Schemes
Gino Kenny
449. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if people with long-term and serious allergies would be considered for the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23775/23]
Wed, 17 May 2023
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Employment Rights
Gino Kenny
58. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will detail the position in relation to the High Court injunction preventing the implementation of an ERO in the security sector; if his Department has taken any steps to contest the attempt by some firms to stop this ERO; when the State will seek to enforce the ERO; when he expects to be able to clarify the State’s legal defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23274/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Defence Forces
Gino Kenny
26. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his views on remarks made recently by a Lieutenant Colonel (details supplied) in the Irish Defence Forces regarding recruitment and retention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22023/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Naval Service
Gino Kenny
47. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his views on proposals for an Irish naval vessel and personnel to participate in Operation Irini, part of which is to involve training of the Libyan Coast Guard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22025/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Defence Forces
Gino Kenny
51. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the Government will instigate a public tribunal on bullying and sexual abuse in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22022/23]
Thu, 11 May 2023
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Employment Rights
Gino Kenny
78. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in light of proposed redundancies at a company (details supplied) he will review current legislation around redundancies and notice periods in order to enhance current protection for workers; if he or his Department will meet with worker of to hear their concerns at the limitations of the current legislation and the process undertaking by their employer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22143/23]
Thu, 11 May 2023
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Medicinal Products
Gino Kenny
270. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the unavailability of medication for persons who suffer with diverticulosis, given that patients who are normally prescribed colofac and spasmonal cannot avail of this medication, and neither pharmacists nor GPs can confirm when these medications will be available from suppliers; the reason for the lack of supply of these medications; and if he will confirm when they will be available again. [22218/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Gino Kenny
558. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that a person (details supplied) has still not been paid the pandemic special recognition payment Covid bonus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21071/23]
Thu, 4 May 2023
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Parking Provision
Gino Kenny
9. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he can clarify any plans to remove or penalise workers who avail of car-parking spaces in their workplace; how any scheme aimed at removing or charging for such places might affect front-line workers or those with no viable public transport option due to their shift patterns and workplace location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20771/23]
Wed, 3 May 2023
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Departmental Consultations
Gino Kenny
66. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if a person (details supplied) will chair each of the four sessions of the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy planned for June 2023. [20532/23]
Wed, 3 May 2023
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Departmental Consultations
Gino Kenny
67. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the person or body that will be invited to the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy; and how their expertise will be determined. [20533/23]
Wed, 3 May 2023
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Departmental Consultations
Gino Kenny
68. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how long the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy will sit on each of the four days scheduled for June 2023. [20534/23]
Wed, 3 May 2023
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Departmental Consultations
Gino Kenny
69. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if all seven of the planned themes will be discussed at each of the four planned sessions of the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy. [20535/23]
Wed, 3 May 2023
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Departmental Consultations
Gino Kenny
70. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if members of the public will be permitted to attend the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy; and how they can apply for admission. [20536/23]
Wed, 3 May 2023
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Departmental Consultations
Gino Kenny
71. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when the final report of the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy will be published. [20537/23]
Wed, 3 May 2023
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International Protection
Gino Kenny
262. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Justice the measures his Department is putting in place to assist those seeking international protection from Sudan, considering the current political conflict. [20400/23]
Wed, 3 May 2023
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International Protection
Gino Kenny
263. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Justice if he will allow Sudanese nationals and non-EU nationals currently at risk or in danger in Sudan under the current political conflict, who have family members that are Irish citizens, to have access to apply immediately for reunification to enter Ireland. [20401/23]
Thu, 27 Apr 2023
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Human Rights
Gino Kenny
20. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is aware that human rights campaigners that will be outside the AGM of a company (details supplied) in Ballsbridge on 28 April 2023 to highlight the appalling impact of the company's operations in Colombia on the land rights of the indigenous Misak people, on the environment and on human rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19869/23]
Thu, 27 Apr 2023
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Foreign Conflicts
Gino Kenny
29. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the deteriorating situation in Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19867/23]
Thu, 27 Apr 2023
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International Relations
Gino Kenny
32. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has spoken to his counterparts in the EU on the situation in regard to China and Taiwan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19868/23]
Thu, 27 Apr 2023
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Middle East
Gino Kenny
55. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will outline his views on a one-state solution for the situation in Palestine and Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19865/23]
Thu, 27 Apr 2023
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Energy Prices
Gino Kenny
107. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he can outline supports that energy users can expect in the coming period to deal with high gas and electricity bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19848/23]
Wed, 26 Apr 2023
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Child Poverty
Gino Kenny
6. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the proposed child poverty unit in his Department. [19380/23]
Tue, 25 Apr 2023
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Medical Cards
Gino Kenny
516. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he will outline for the past ten years each time the income threshold to qualify for a medical card got updated or altered; and if he will respond with details of each or any update to qualify for a medical card. [18999/23]
Tue, 25 Apr 2023
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Medical Cards
Gino Kenny
517. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he plans to update the income threshold for a medical card to align with the current cost of living. [19000/23]
Tue, 25 Apr 2023
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Medical Cards
Gino Kenny
518. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he plans to update the qualification criteria for a medical card to consider long-term illnesses that have a cost burden on a household; and if he will make the qualification for a medical card to be more flexible to take in cost factors that are not on the current list. [19001/23]
Tue, 25 Apr 2023
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Medical Cards
Gino Kenny
519. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he plans to expand the medical card to all cancer patients under treatment. [19002/23]