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Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Departmental Budgets
James Browne
497. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Defence if the defence budget, specifically Vote 36, is on profile; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15613/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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State Pensions
James Browne
748. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the timeframe for enacting commitments in the programme for Government on deferring the increase in the pension age in 2021 and the introduction of a transition payment for persons having to retire at 65 years of age; when legislation will be published to give effect to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15381/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Architectural Heritage
James Browne
818. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the grants available for old farm buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14952/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Primary Care Services
James Browne
1200. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a podiatry appointment in primary care at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [15540/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Primary Care Services
James Browne
1201. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for an ophthalmology appointment in primary care at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [15541/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Primary Care Services
James Browne
1202. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for an audiology appointment in primary care at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [15542/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Primary Care Services
James Browne
1203. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a dietetics appointment in primary care at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [15543/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Home Help Service
James Browne
1204. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; the number on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form. [15544/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Disability Services Data
James Browne
1205. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; the number on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form. [15545/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Disability Services Data
James Browne
1206. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability being provided at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available by CHO area in tabular form. [15546/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Disability Services Data
James Browne
1207. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability at the end of June 2020 by local health office area in tabular form. [15547/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Disabilities Assessments
James Browne
1208. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005. [15548/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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HSE Waiting Lists
James Browne
1209. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list in each local health area at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number in each category waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus years of age, respectively, in tabular form. [15549/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Speech and Language Therapy
James Browne
1210. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list in each local health area at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number in each category waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus years of age, respectively, in tabular form. [15550/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Speech and Language Therapy
James Browne
1211. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list in each local health area at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number in each category waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus years of age, respectively in tabular form [15551/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Speech and Language Therapy
James Browne
1212. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language further treatment waiting list in each local health area at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number in each category waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus years of age, respectively, in tabular form. [15552/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Occupational Therapy
James Browne
1213. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list in each local health area at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number in each category waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus years of age, respectively, in tabular form. [15553/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Primary Care Services
James Browne
1214. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting four to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [15554/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
James Browne
1215. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment in primary care at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting four to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [15555/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Mental Health Services
James Browne
1216. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care at the end of June 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [15556/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
James Browne
1217. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units to date in 2020. [15557/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Home Help Service
James Browne
1218. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours being provided in each LHO area as of 1 July 2020 or the latest date available; the way in which this compares to target in each LHO for the same time period; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for home support hours in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form. [15558/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme
James Browne
1219. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme as of 1 July 2020 or latest date available; the average waiting time; the number of persons awaiting placement under the scheme; and the length of time waiting. [15559/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Driver Test
James Browne
89. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when driver instructors can return to work in line with public health guidance in view of the fact they are self-employed and do not come under the remit of the RSA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13815/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Flood Relief Schemes
James Browne
223. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the dates he received flood defence applications for the Glashaboy and Bride rivers in County Cork regarding the application confirmation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13753/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Social and Affordable Housing
James Browne
275. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will review the social housing policy to give tenants who suffer from a long-term illness but have personal savings the ability to purchase their home from the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13857/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Social Welfare Eligibility
James Browne
500. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if financial aid will be provided to private homes affected by flash flooding recently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13911/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Grant Payments
James Browne
581. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will review the need to provide grants to new ECCE, early childhood care and education, preschool groups and afterschool facilities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13868/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Mental Health Services
James Browne
683. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the steps taken and steps planned in respect of each Roscommon mental health services report recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13826/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Disability Services Provision
James Browne
721. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the status of the resumption of adult disability day services; the date on which services will recommence; if all those that were availing of them will be able to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13972/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Wage Subsidy Scheme
James Browne
43. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the temporary wage subsidy scheme to enhance the amount available for persons whose work is seasonal and increases in the summer months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12911/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
James Browne
152. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the decision to withdraw school bus transport for the July provision programme; if her attention has been drawn to the impact on schools that cover a large area across an entire county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12962/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Maternity Leave
James Browne
289. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will review the need to extend maternity benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12948/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
James Browne
351. Deputy James Browne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when live music in pubs and venues will be permitted again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12869/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
James Browne
402. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when employees of a service (details supplied) will receive computer devices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12837/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Disability Support Services
James Browne
534. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when therapeutic horse-riding may resume for children and adults with disabilities which involves an instructor standing closer than the advised social distancing two metre rule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13475/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Sports Events
James Browne
536. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if large darts tournaments involving as many as 600 persons will be permitted in November 2020; the way in which event organisers can best prepare for these events in line with public health guidance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13482/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme
James Browne
614. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when funds will be released related to the TAMS II scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13579/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Driver Test
James Browne
653. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the HSE has liaised with the RSA regarding the resumption of car driving lessons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13235/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Ports Policy
James Browne
684. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the publication of the Rosslare Europort masterplan; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12991/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Roads Maintenance
James Browne
695. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the landscaping maintenance of level crossing gates (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13084/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Departmental Reviews
James Browne
709. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the grounds on which persons taking medication are not allowed to drive vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13175/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
James Browne
834. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the financial impact of old age pensioners unable to claim the pandemic unemployment payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13110/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Consumer Rights
James Browne
27. Deputy James Browne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if consumers will be refunded for flights booked for July 2020 while foreign travel is advised against. [12144/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
James Browne
67. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance his views on employees receiving the basic amount of the temporary wage subsidy scheme in view of the fact that they are working more hours than the equivalent reimbursement of €350; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12130/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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EU Regulations
James Browne
93. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Arterial Drainage) Regulations 2019 commenced here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12200/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Flood Relief Schemes
James Browne
94. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the stage of the tender process for the environmental consultants’ review of the Enniscorthy flood defence scheme; when the formal confirmation process will be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12201/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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School Funding
James Browne
102. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider providing funding to schools that could not fundraise during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11746/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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State Examinations
James Browne
135. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if detailed guidance will be provided to principals on the way in which they should provide calculated grades for external leaving certificate applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11742/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Third Level Fees
James Browne
199. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to review third level college fees in view of the impact of a lack of summer employment for students due to the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12137/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
James Browne
204. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if SNAs working as part of the July provision programme may enter children's homes without a teacher being present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12180/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
James Browne
227. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the issue of insurance companies not covering school caretakers over 70 years of age who have cocooned will be reviewed; when school caretakers over 70 years of age can return to work in their schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12362/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Maternity Leave
James Browne
314. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review the need to extend the maternity benefit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11936/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
James Browne
365. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will consider grant aid for businesses that pay rates as part of their rent; if she will consider providing grant aid to businesses thatneed to secure PPE and Perspex screening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11769/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
James Browne
380. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to provide grant funding for small businesses that need to purchase hygiene equipment and clear plastic screening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12188/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
James Browne
466. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the 14-day quarantine for persons travelling abroad applies to persons travelling for business travel to Norway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12156/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
James Browne
470. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health when employees that are cocooning will be advised to return to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12170/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Aquaculture Development
James Browne
598. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to support the aquaculture sector using EU funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12135/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
James Browne
690. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which he plans to support a company (details supplied) here following the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12215/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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National Driver Licensing Service
James Browne
712. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the NDLS centre in Wexford will reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12370/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Departmental Funding
James Browne
779. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will consider providing funding to organisations that could not fundraise during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11746/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Defence Forces Strength
James Browne
8. Deputy James Browne asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Permanent Defence Forces as of 31 May 2020; the breakdown of each rank across the three services; the gender breakdown of same in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10858/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Defence Forces Reserve
James Browne
9. Deputy James Browne asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Reserve Defence Forces as of 31 May 2020 with regard to all three services and all ranks; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10859/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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International Relations
James Browne
24. Deputy James Browne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has spoken to the US Ambassador, Mr. Edward F. Crawford, regarding legitimate Black Lives Matters demonstrations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10612/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Property Tax
James Browne
43. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the need for registered holiday cottage owners to pay local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10794/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Help-To-Buy Scheme
James Browne
69. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the help-to-buy scheme and examine the need to include second-hand properties in need of repairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10727/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
James Browne
92. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance if he will amend the temporary wage subsidy scheme to include newly-established businesses with new members yet to be enrolled on the payroll; if he will include seasonal businesses that closed earlier in the year due to renovations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11203/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Property Tax
James Browne
93. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance his views on social welfare recipients struggling to pay property tax in view of the fact they also pay housing estate management fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11206/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Student Support Schemes
James Browne
161. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the need to support young persons with mental health issues who no longer receive assistance from secondary school student support teams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10759/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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School Staff
James Browne
177. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the entitlement of a person (details supplied) to a supplementary panel place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10569/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
James Browne
202. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the July provision programme and its recipients, including children that attend mainstream schools with SNA and resource supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10691/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Third Level Admissions
James Browne
209. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the impact of leaving certificate changes on CAO applicants for the 2020-2021 college year that completed the leaving certificate in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10729/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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English Language Training Organisations
James Browne
213. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding teachers in private English language schools; the position regarding teacher-led representation as part of the Covid-19 working group for the English language education sector; the position regarding the enforcement of the interim list of educational providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10766/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
James Browne
431. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to support seasonal food businesses that need support to start takeaway services; her plans to support seasonal businesses that were closed in January and February 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11204/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
James Browne
452. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when funds will be released for successful restart grant applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11357/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Departmental Reports
James Browne
511. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a report (details supplied); the number of report recommendations that have been implemented; the number that remain unimplemented; if a progress report on the recommendations will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10734/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Disability Services Data
James Browne
532. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; the number on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and 12 months plus, in tabular form. [10860/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Disability Services Data
James Browne
533. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; the number on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and 12 months plus, in tabular form. [10861/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Disability Services Data
James Browne
534. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability being provided at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; and the breakdown by CHO area of same in tabular form. [10862/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Disability Services Data
James Browne
535. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability at the end of May 2020; and the breakdown by local health office area of same in tabular form. [10863/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Disabilities Assessments
James Browne
536. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children at the end of May 2020, or the latest date available, who were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005 by LHO in tabular form. [10864/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Physiotherapy Services
James Browne
537. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list in each local health area at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 years of age plus, respectively in tabular form. [10865/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Speech and Language Therapy
James Browne
538. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list in each local health area at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged up to 17 and 18 years of age plus, respectively, in tabular form. [10866/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Speech and Language Therapy
James Browne
539. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list in each local health area at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the numbers waiting aged up to 17 and 18 years of age plus, respectively, in tabular form. [10867/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Speech and Language Therapy
James Browne
540. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list in each local health area at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the numbers waiting aged up to 17 and 18 years of age plus, respectively, in tabular form. [10868/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Occupational Therapy
James Browne
541. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list in each local health area at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the numbers waiting aged up to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 years of age plus, respectively, in tabular form. [10869/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Counselling Services
James Browne
542. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; and the numbers waiting up to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [10870/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
James Browne
543. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; and the numbers waiting up to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [10871/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Mental Health Services
James Browne
544. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; and the numbers waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [10872/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Mental Health Services
James Browne
545. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units to date in 2020. [10873/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Mental Health Services
James Browne
594. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the need for mental health practitioners to check temperatures before entering the therapy room; if it is necessary for clients to have their temperature checked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10977/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
James Browne
607. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the possibility of an earlier reopening of beauty therapy services will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11040/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Greyhound Industry
James Browne
747. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the Irish Greyhound Board has not met with a federation (details supplied) in respect of a report review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10975/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Trading Online Voucher Scheme
James Browne
771. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to resume the trading online voucher scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10782/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
James Browne
807. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to financially support registered holiday cottage owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10795/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Greenways Provision
James Browne
821. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the possibility of a development (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10615/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Driver Licences
James Browne
827. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when NDLS centres will reopen; when the online facility for first-time driver licence applications will go live; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10733/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
James Browne
986. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding full-time working parents who cannot leave their employment to care for children while there are no childcare options available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10790/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
James Browne
1002. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the impact of the pandemic on students who would normally work additional hours during summertime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11039/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Flood Relief Schemes
James Browne
94. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the formal confirmation process of the Enniscorthy flood defence scheme; the person or body that manages the confirmation process; the stage the confirmation process is at; if a third party has been appointed to carry out the formal review of the environmental impact assessment report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10057/20]