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Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John Deasy
508. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting to be seen by a genetic counsellor in the department of clinical genetics, Crumlin, and the National Centre for Medical Genetics, Temple Street; the current waiting time for a routine appointment to be seen in these genetics clinics, both for a counsellor and consultant; and the steps the HSE is taking to address the numbers waiting for genetics clinics. [34635/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Tourism Promotion
John Deasy
675. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of hits the Wild Atlantic Way official travel site has received to date in 2016 to date, and since its launch; and the number of hits the Ireland’s Ancient East website has received since it was launched. [34638/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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IDA Ireland Site Visits
John Deasy
700. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of potential US inward investors that have conducted site visits in each IDA region in 2016, both before and after the Brexit referendum result in the UK. [34637/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Defence Forces Personnel Data
John Deasy
720. Deputy John Deasy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of men and women from County Waterford that are currently members of the Defence Forces; and the number of these who are based overseas. [34639/16]
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John Deasy
418. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently waiting to see a consultant geneticist at the Department of Clinical Genetics, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin; and the reason this waiting list data is not being published on the National Treatment Purchase Fund’s website. [28339/16]
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Emigration Data
John Deasy
126. Deputy John Deasy asked the Taoiseach the number of Irish nationals who emigrated each year from 2006 to 2015, inclusive; and the number of Irish nationals who have returned to live here since the start of 2011. [20707/16]
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Licence Applications
John Deasy
194. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Finance the number of bar and pub ordinary on-licences active in each county; and the number which were renewed in each county in 1986, 1996 and 2006. [20708/16]
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Licence Applications
John Deasy
195. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Finance the number of alcohol retail on-licences and off-licences renewed or granted in each county in 2015. [20709/16]
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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State Bodies Abolition
John Deasy
435. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of State or quasi-non-Governmental agencies which have been abolished or merged since 2011; the number of new agencies created during the same period; and the current total number of such agencies. [20710/16]
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Farm Safety
John Deasy
777. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of reported human injuries and fatalities caused exclusively by bull attacks on Irish farms over the past decade. [20706/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Rare Diseases
John Deasy
441. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients and families the new national rare diseases office has dealt with since it opened in June 2015, both in person and through the information helpline. [18423/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Better Energy Homes Scheme Data
John Deasy
501. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the funding the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland provided under the better energy communities scheme by county and local authority in each of the years 2012 to 2016 to date. [18421/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Electric Vehicle Grants
John Deasy
502. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of grants his Department has paid out and the total value of such grants for the purchase of battery electric vehicles and for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in each of the years 2010 to 2016 to date. [18422/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Sports Capital Programme Expenditure
John Deasy
530. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the capital and operational funding allocated directly to the Football Association of Ireland in each of the years from 2002 to 2016 to date, not including individual clubs grant aided under the sports capital programme. [18424/16]
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
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Waste Management
John Deasy
256. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department has analysed the number of jobs that could be created if Ireland’s waste disposal and recovery requirements were handled here instead of being exported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14346/16]
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
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Hospital Consultant Recruitment
John Deasy
406. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Health the average time lag between the initial advertising and filling of consultant vacancies in University Hospital Waterford over the past three years; and how this compares to the other acute hospitals here. [14347/16]
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
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Fishery Harbour Centres
John Deasy
535. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the design process for the proposed breakwater extension at Dunmore East Harbour, County Waterford. [14344/16]
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
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Fishery Harbour Centres
John Deasy
536. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he has taken by his Department on foot of the 2015 report of the Committee of Public Accounts and its recommendations in regard to improving commercial management and better utilisation of resources within the State fishery harbour centres. [14345/16]
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
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Tourism Industry
John Deasy
615. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department or another Government agency monitors the often elevated prices for accommodation, food and drink at and around major events such as concerts and sporting fixtures, given the negative perception it can create among overseas visitors. [14343/16]
Tue, 31 May 2016
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Living City Initiative
John Deasy
266. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Finance to detail the level of take-up to date in each designated area under the Living City initiative; and if he has received any assessment from his officials of why the scheme has not been more successful in view of the ex-ante cost-benefit analysis carried out prior to its launch. [13563/16]
Tue, 31 May 2016
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Orthodontic Services Data
John Deasy
766. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for patients under 18 years of age and patients over 18 years of age in the Health Service Executive south region who require specialist orthodontic treatment; the current number of such cases on the waiting list in the region; the number of these patients who have been waiting for two years or longer; and if there are plans to deal with the length of time patients have to wait. [13561/16]
Tue, 31 May 2016
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Eating Disorders
John Deasy
767. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time in the Health Service Executive south region for persons diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and bulimia who have been referred to a specialist for treatment. [13562/16]
Tue, 31 May 2016
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Gas Networks Ireland
John Deasy
838. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the importance of extending the natural gas pipeline to Dungarvan, County Waterford, and Gas Networks Ireland's schedule for extending it to Dungarvan and to other towns. [13560/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Local Authority Finances
John Deasy
447. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount, in planning development contributions, owed to each local authority at the end of 2015; and the comparative figures for 2007 and 2011. [8395/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Illegal Dumping
John Deasy
448. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the findings of any comparative analysis carried out by his Department, into the levels of fly-tipping and illegal dumping, reported by local authorities since the start of the economic downturn in 2008. [8396/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Commercial Rates
John Deasy
449. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of rateable commercial premises registered in Waterford city and county in the years 2008 to 2015, inclusive. [8397/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Electric Vehicles
John Deasy
465. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of charging points for electric motor vehicles in place in each county; the total cost per county of installing these facilities to date; and if he will provide a breakdown of the level of usage they generated in each county in 2015. [8394/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Litter Pollution
John Deasy
488. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will publish any recent research that national tourism authorities have conducted into overseas visitors’ attitudes to the levels of littering here; and his views on the extent of the problem. [8398/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Garda Deployment
John Deasy
239. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána stationed in County Waterford; the number who retired in each of the past five years; their rank on leaving the force; and the number of officers of each rank of garda, detective garda, sergeant, detective sergeant, inspector and superintendent currently deployed in the Waterford division compared to five years ago. [7672/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Local Authority Finances
John Deasy
475. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of civil cases for compensation arising from alleged accidental injury or damage that have been instigated against each local authority in the past five years; the number of such proceedings pending, by local authority; and the amount awarded, by plaintiff party and by court, against local authorities over the same period. [7673/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Workplace Relations Services
John Deasy
170. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he is aware of concerns expressed by members of the Waterford Law Society regarding the use of regional venues for hearings of the Workplace Relations Commission; if he considers Gorey in County Wexford to be a suitable location for adjudication hearings affecting parties in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7208/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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School Accommodation
John Deasy
741. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Skills her discussions to date with Ardscoil na Mara in Tramore in County Waterford and local feeder schools including Fenor National School, regarding recent changes to the secondary school’s admissions policy; the proposals she has received with a view to expanding Ardscoil na Mara to cater for increasing demand from within the town and surrounding areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7207/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Tourism Data
John Deasy
869. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the increase in overseas visitor numbers to those counties covered by the Wild Atlantic Way initiative, and those counties covered by the Ireland’s Ancient East initiative, since these commenced. [7210/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Teacher Training Places
John Deasy
428. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Skills how an applicant for third level primary teaching is determined as being a Gaeltacht applicant; and if she will provide details of the procedure involved. [2886/16]
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John Deasy
700. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients under 18 years of age awaiting an operation for scoliosis; the time they have spent on a waiting list; the number of these patients who have been listed as urgent; if there is a definite time period in place for when these operations will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1491/16]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Enterprise Ireland
John Deasy
223. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of innovation vouchers awarded to companies based in County Waterford. [46156/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Enterprise Ireland Expenditure
John Deasy
224. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of technical feasibility grants awarded to companies based in County Waterford. [46157/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Enterprise Ireland Funding
John Deasy
225. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of companies in County Waterford that have availed of research and development funding over the past five years. [46158/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Dairy Sector
John Deasy
270. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the next meeting of the national dairy forum will be held. [46151/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Fishing Industry Development
John Deasy
271. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the discussions he has had with Enterprise Ireland regarding involving it in the State fishery ports and the marketing of products within these ports. [46152/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Harbours and Piers Development
John Deasy
272. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the construction of a breakwater at the port of Dunmore East in County Waterford. [46153/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Harbours and Piers Maintenance
John Deasy
273. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the dredging operation in Dunmore East in County Waterford will be completed; and the status of the synchro lift at the harbour. [46154/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Fishing Industry
John Deasy
274. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the tonnage of fish and other produce landed at Dunmore East in County Waterford for the past five years. [46155/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Crime Data
John Deasy
354. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the number of burglaries in the city and county of Waterford in each of the past five years. [46163/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Firearms Licences
John Deasy
355. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down the number of handgun licences legally permitted. [46164/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Firearms Licences
John Deasy
356. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down the number of firearm licences revoked in the past five years, including a breakdown of the different types of firearms revoked. [46165/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Garda Retirements
John Deasy
357. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the number of members of An Garda Síochána who have retired in each of the past five years. [46166/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Garda Civilian Staff Data
John Deasy
358. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the number of civilian employees in An Garda Síochána in each of the past five years. [46167/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Hospital Services
John Deasy
457. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a 24-7 catherisation laboratory at University Hospital Waterford. [46159/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Palliative Care Facilities
John Deasy
458. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a palliative care centre at University Hospital Waterford. [46160/15]