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Tue, 23 May 2023
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Health Services
Michael Moynihan
905. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details on the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list (details supplied). [24930/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Primary Care Services
Michael Moynihan
906. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each local health office, LHO, area awaiting a podiatry appointment in primary care as of 1 May 2023 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting 0 to 12 weeks; the numbers waiting between 12 and 26 weeks; the numbers waiting between 26 and 52 weeks; and the numbers waiting more than 52 weeks. [24931/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Primary Care Services
Michael Moynihan
907. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area awaiting an ophthalmology appointment in primary care as of 1 May 2023 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting 0 to 12 weeks; the numbers waiting between 12 and 26 weeks; the numbers waiting between 26 and 52 weeks; and the numbers waiting more than 52 weeks. [24932/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Primary Care Services
Michael Moynihan
908. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area awaiting an audiology appointment in primary care as of 1 May 2023 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting 0 to 12 weeks; the numbers waiting between 12 and 26 weeks; the numbers waiting between 26 and 52 weeks; and the numbers waiting more than 52 weeks. [24933/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Primary Care Services
Michael Moynihan
909. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area awaiting a dietetics appointment in primary care as of 1 May 2023 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting 0 to 12 weeks; the numbers waiting between 12 and 26 weeks; the numbers waiting between 26 and 52 weeks; and the numbers waiting more than 52 weeks. [24934/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Primary Care Services
Michael Moynihan
910. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area awaiting a psychology appointment in primary care as of 1 May 2023 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting 0 to 12 weeks; the numbers waiting between 12 and 26 weeks; the numbers waiting between 26 and 52 weeks; and the numbers waiting more than 52 weeks. [24935/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Primary Care Services
Michael Moynihan
911. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area awaiting a counselling appointment in primary care as of 1 May 2023 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting 0 to 12 weeks; the numbers waiting between 12 and 26 weeks; the numbers waiting between 26 and 52 weeks; and the numbers waiting more than 52 weeks. [24936/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Home Help Service
Michael Moynihan
912. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each Local Health Office area awaiting a child and adolescent mental health services appointment as of 1 May 2023 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting 0 to 12 weeks; the numbers waiting between 12 and 26 weeks; the numbers waiting between 26 and 52 weeks; and the numbers waiting more than 52 weeks. [24937/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Home Help Service
Michael Moynihan
913. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours currently being provided in each LHO area as of 1 May 2023 or the latest date available; how that compares with targets in each LHO for the same period; if he would detail, in tabular form, the number of people currently on the waiting list for home support hours in each LHO area; the number waiting 0-3 months; the number waiting between three and six months; the number waiting between six and 12 months; and the number waiting more than 12 months. [24938/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Nursing Homes
Michael Moynihan
914. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme as of 1 May 2023 or the latest date available; the average waiting time; if he will provide, in tabular form, for each local health area the number of persons awaiting placement under the scheme; and the length of time waiting. [24939/23]
Thu, 18 May 2023
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Housing Schemes
Michael Moynihan
109. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his proposals for development levies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23069/23]
Thu, 18 May 2023
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Water Services
Michael Moynihan
146. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the waiver of water connection charges for new properties will take effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23070/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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School Staff
Michael Moynihan
328. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on her Department’s work to provide additional continuous professional development and supports to SNAs; if a focus group with SNAs has been set up to further this objective; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22709/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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School Transport
Michael Moynihan
329. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education if she is satisfied that the grants for children attending special schools or the transport options provided to children attending special schools are adequate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22710/23]
Thu, 11 May 2023
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Small and Medium Enterprises
Michael Moynihan
64. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has any plans to review the audit exemption regime for small and micro companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22083/23]
Thu, 11 May 2023
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Departmental Strategies
Michael Moynihan
98. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the implementation of the National AI Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22082/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Tax Reliefs
Michael Moynihan
110. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance if he has plans to review and expand the current tax incentives for home ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21512/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Primary Medical Certificates
Michael Moynihan
114. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the number of primary medical certificate appeals currently outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21513/23]
Thu, 27 Apr 2023
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Brexit Issues
Michael Moynihan
24. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his assessment of the implementation of the Windsor Framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19598/23]
Tue, 25 Apr 2023
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Health Services Staff
Michael Moynihan
541. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the concerns raised by the family of a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19087/23]
Tue, 18 Apr 2023
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Dental Services
Michael Moynihan
1401. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) in County Cork will receive an appointment for braces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16542/23]
Tue, 18 Apr 2023
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Departmental Data
Michael Moynihan
1444. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason behind the long wait times for processing applications in CORU; the issue regarding qualification requirements (details supplied) in circumstances where a professional will be working in an unrelated field; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16750/23]
Thu, 30 Mar 2023
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Third Level Education
Michael Moynihan
60. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of non-EU students taking up medical places in universities in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7503/23]
Thu, 30 Mar 2023
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Wastewater Treatment
Michael Moynihan
171. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is satisfied with the progress made to date in the upgrade of 21 wastewater treatment plants announced on 30 September 2021 under the small towns and villages growth programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15990/23]
Tue, 28 Mar 2023
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Social Welfare Schemes
Michael Moynihan
83. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of employers that applied for the disability awareness support scheme in 2022; the number of employers who were successful and received this funding; if there are plans to promote the scheme among the business community in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14923/23]
Tue, 28 Mar 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
Michael Moynihan
114. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of farmers in receipt of the farm assist payment; the county in which most of the payments are made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14924/23]
Thu, 23 Mar 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Michael Moynihan
97. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the school building programme; if she is satisfied with its progress to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14088/23]
Thu, 23 Mar 2023
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Education Policy
Michael Moynihan
136. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education if she will report on the in-school and early years therapy support demonstration project; if there are plans for the project to be rolled out across the entire country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14087/23]
Wed, 22 Mar 2023
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Fuel Quality
Michael Moynihan
85. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide information about the introduction of E10 petrol in Ireland; if he is aware of the concerns about the potential impact of this fuel type on older engines, both in cars and garden equipment; if he can provide reassurance about these concerns; if he will advise if E5 Petrol will still be available to purchase in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14174/23]
Tue, 21 Mar 2023
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EU Meetings
Michael Moynihan
86. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the issues that were discussed at the most recent EU Foreign Affairs Council. [13502/23]
Tue, 21 Mar 2023
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Ukraine War
Michael Moynihan
118. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on recent discussions with EU counterparts on Ukraine. [13501/23]
Tue, 21 Mar 2023
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Michael Moynihan
810. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration will be given to extending eligibility to the living alone allowance to people in receipt of the one-parent family payment or jobseeker's transitional payment, who are the sole source of income to their household; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12598/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Animal Diseases
Michael Moynihan
23. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department is taking to tackle the spread of TB in the badger population, which is easily transferred to livestock. [11722/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Moynihan
37. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if land used for solar farms can also be used for single-farm payment drawdown or forestry payment drawdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11723/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Housing Schemes
Michael Moynihan
105. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the implementation of Housing for All; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11755/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Wastewater Treatment
Michael Moynihan
112. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to address the wastewater needs of rural villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11756/23]
Tue, 7 Mar 2023
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Tax Credits
Michael Moynihan
89. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance if he has plans to review the criteria for the incapacitated child tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11376/23]
Tue, 7 Mar 2023
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Primary Medical Certificates
Michael Moynihan
91. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance if any changes are planned to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11377/23]
Tue, 7 Mar 2023
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Departmental Reports
Michael Moynihan
481. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when he expects the publication of a report (details supplied); the steps being taken by the Government to ensure that this report is published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11515/23]
Tue, 7 Mar 2023
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Medical Cards
Michael Moynihan
593. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a medical card covers the cost of a GP completing medical reviews or medical assessments for a patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11104/23]
Thu, 2 Mar 2023
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Public Transport
Michael Moynihan
87. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if HVO fuel could be used in the public transport fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10389/23]
Tue, 28 Feb 2023
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Medicinal Products
Michael Moynihan
582. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the problems with obtaining Rivotril in Ireland at present; if his Department or the HSE are in contact with the company (details supplied) regarding this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9698/23]
Thu, 23 Feb 2023
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Legislative Measures
Michael Moynihan
109. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the proposed Co-Operative Societies Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9217/23]
Thu, 23 Feb 2023
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Industrial Development
Michael Moynihan
136. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide a progress report on the IDA's 118 investments for the south-west region in the period 2021 to 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9218/23]
Wed, 22 Feb 2023
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Health Services Staff
Michael Moynihan
239. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a community neuro-rehabilitation team will be established in CHO 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9215/23]
Tue, 21 Feb 2023
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Olympic Games
Michael Moynihan
97. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department supports the exclusion of Russian and Belarussian athletes from the 2024 Paris Olympics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8598/23]
Wed, 15 Feb 2023
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Departmental Bodies
Michael Moynihan
8. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the public service, justice and police reform division of his Department [6900/23]
Tue, 14 Feb 2023
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Medicinal Products
Michael Moynihan
610. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the process for women to obtain the medication cariban through the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6639/23]
Tue, 14 Feb 2023
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Medicinal Products
Michael Moynihan
611. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reasons that a GP cannot prescribe cariban to their patients through the drugs payment scheme, given that many women do not see a consultant until after 12 weeks into pregnancy and suffer from extreme nausea and vomiting in this time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6640/23]
Tue, 14 Feb 2023
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Medicinal Products
Michael Moynihan
612. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of cariban prescriptions that have been processed through the drugs payment scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6641/23]