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Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Brexit Supports
Lisa Chambers
521. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the uptake of all Brexit related supports and services under the remit of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1644/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Mortality Data
Lisa Chambers
614. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with epilepsy who have died in counties Mayo, Galway and Roscommon in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54340/18]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
920. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if all relevant information and communications technology infrastructure will be in place at all ports and airports by 29 March 2019 in the event of a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1131/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
921. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans or actions to mitigate against the delays to the land bridge that are anticipated in the event of a no-deal Brexit scenario; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1132/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Rail Services
Lisa Chambers
943. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Irish Rail is changing and-or upgrading its ticket machines at stations nationwide; and if all stations that have staff selling tickets will get a new machine and continue to offer this facility. [1508/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Rail Services
Lisa Chambers
944. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if some rail stations, including Castlebar, Claremorris and Ballina, County Mayo, will be losing their staff and will no longer have a machine at the end of March, start of April 2019, which allows staff members to sell tickets with only the self-service machines available. [1509/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Rail Services
Lisa Chambers
945. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Irish Rail plans to upgrade its ticket machines at the end of March 2019 or any time in 2019; and if Castlebar, Claremorris and Ballina, County Mayo, will be given a new machine to allow staff to continue to sell tickets to passengers. [1510/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Rail Services
Lisa Chambers
946. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Irish Rail plans to remove its staff from Castlebar, Claremorris and or Ballina train stations; and if staff will be moved or offered redundancy. [1511/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Foster Care
Lisa Chambers
976. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps foster parents can take if they require information in relation to their work as a foster parent in view of the fact they are of the view they cannot contact their local office; if they can contact the head office in Dublin; if so, the person responsible for dealing with such queries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54342/18]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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IDA Ireland Site Visits
Lisa Chambers
291. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of IDA premises in County Mayo; the status of same; and if they are occupied. [53769/18]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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IDA Ireland Site Visits
Lisa Chambers
292. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of IDA visits to the vacant advanced factory building in Castlebar in the past 12 months. [53770/18]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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Nursing Staff
Lisa Chambers
307. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the concerns of an association (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53532/18]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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Hospital Appointments Delays
Lisa Chambers
319. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in receiving an appointment with the cardiologist in Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53626/18]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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Cancer Services Provision
Lisa Chambers
320. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in receiving a result back from a smear test through the CervicalCheck screening programme for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53627/18]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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Property Registration
Lisa Chambers
572. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the reason for the delay in the registration of land (details supplied) with the Property Registration Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53914/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
124. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to intensify his preparation for a no-deal Brexit in view of the decision by Prime Minister May to defer the vote on the withdrawal agreement; the way in which preparations will be intensified for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52884/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
125. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if all Brexit-related contingency planning will still proceed on the central case scenario in view of the decision by Prime Minister May to defer the vote on the withdrawal agreement; the way in which planning will change for Brexit as a consequence of the decision to defer the vote; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52896/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
126. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will seek additional funding to prepare for a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52897/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
127. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to publish contingency plans in preparation for the possibility of a no-deal Brexit; the date on which such information will be released; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53236/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
128. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the immediate steps that need to be taken to ensure Ireland is prepared for a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53237/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Brexit Staff
Lisa Chambers
142. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the status of plans to hire customs officials due to the impact of Brexit; the number of officials expected to be hired; the number expected to be fully trained and in place as of 29 March 2019; the date by which all new hired personnel will be in place; his plans to expedite this process as a result of the decision by Prime Minister May of the United Kingdom to defer the vote on the withdrawal agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52892/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Brexit Data
Lisa Chambers
143. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies that have applied for authorised economic operator status in each of the years 2015 to 2017, and to date in 2018; the number in tabular form that have been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52893/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
148. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on recent discussions and meetings he has had with officials from the Central Bank regarding Brexit and the resilience of the economy to withstand a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53074/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
149. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has conducted new analyses in recent months of the impact on a hard and no-deal Brexit on the economy, growth and employment; if so, the findings of the most recent analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53075/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
168. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if an assessment has been carried out on the needs of all ports and airports here and changes to infrastructure and facilities that will required as a result of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53234/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
169. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the outcome of assessments that have been carried out regarding changes to infrastructure and facilities at ports and airports as a consequence of Brexit; the changes that will be required; when he expects the new facilities and infrastructure will be in place by port and airport, in tabular form; if such changes require planning permission; if planning permissions have been sought; if so, the planning permissions that have been sought to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53235/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Brexit Staff
Lisa Chambers
367. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to hire inspectors as a result of Brexit; the number expected to be hired; the number expected to be fully trained and in place by 29 March 2019; the date by which all hires will be in place; his plans to expedite this process as a result of the decision by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to defer the vote on the withdrawal agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52895/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Brexit Staff
Lisa Chambers
473. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of plans to hire inspectors as a result of Brexit; the number expected to be hired; the number expected to be fully trained and in place by 29 March 2019; the date by which all hires will be in place; his plans to expedite this process as a result of the decision by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to defer the vote on the withdrawal agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52894/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Carer's Allowance Delays
Lisa Chambers
626. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the length of time reviews on applications for carer's allowance are taking; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53052/18]
Thu, 13 Dec 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Lisa Chambers
105. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for Mayo University Hospital; the number of persons on a waiting list for the same period in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52501/18]
Thu, 13 Dec 2018
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Health Services Funding
Lisa Chambers
126. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the level of funding made available for the treatment and research of motor neurone disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52555/18]
Thu, 13 Dec 2018
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Health Services Funding
Lisa Chambers
127. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the level of funding made available for the treatment and research for neurological services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52556/18]
Thu, 13 Dec 2018
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Health Services Funding
Lisa Chambers
128. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of patients here with a neurological disorder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52557/18]
Thu, 13 Dec 2018
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Health Services Funding
Lisa Chambers
129. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ensure the best possible care for patients with a neurological disorder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52558/18]
Thu, 13 Dec 2018
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Nursing Staff Recruitment
Lisa Chambers
130. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health his plans to recruit more nurses for an association (details supplied); if not, the reason therefore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52559/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Garda Vetting
Lisa Chambers
135. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the wait time for Garda vetting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52281/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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IDA Ireland Portfolio
Lisa Chambers
151. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of IDA Ireland facilities being constructed in County Mayo in the past five years; the cost of each facility; the number occupied; and the number vacant. [52276/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Brexit Negotiations
Lisa Chambers
79. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach if he has formally met with his UK counterpart to discuss Brexit and its impact on east-west trade, reciprocal arrangements and all other Brexit-related matters that fall within the remit of his Department; and the number of times they have formally met to discuss Brexit. [51894/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Jobs Data
Lisa Chambers
86. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach the additional jobs added in the 12 months to Q3 2018 in County Mayo from the latest labour force survey. [50514/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
96. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has formally met his UK counterpart to discuss Brexit and its impact on east-west trade reciprocal arrangements and all other Brexit related matters that fall within the remit of his Department; the number of times they have formally met to discuss Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51884/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
120. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has formally met with his UK counterpart to discuss Brexit and its impact on east-west trade reciprocal arrangements and all other Brexit-related matters that fall within the remit of his Department; the number of times they have formally met to discuss Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51888/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
121. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of his contingency planning for a no-deal Brexit; if plans for a no-deal Brexit have been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51905/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
146. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance if he has formally met his UK counterpart to discuss Brexit and its impact on reciprocal east-west trade arrangements and all other Brexit-related matters that fall within the remit of his Department; the number of times they have formally met to discuss Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51887/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
166. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has formally met his UK counterpart to discuss Brexit and its impact on east-west trade reciprocal arrangements and all other Brexit-related matters that fall within the remit of his Department; the number of times they have formally met to discuss Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51892/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
195. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has formally met with his UK counterpart to discuss Brexit and its impact on east-west trade reciprocal arrangements and all other Brexit-related matters that fall within the remit of his Department; the number of times they have formally met to discuss Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51885/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Garda Vetting Applications
Lisa Chambers
235. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the wait time for Garda vetting for a teacher. [51778/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
237. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has formally met with his UK counterpart to discuss Brexit and its impact on east-west trade reciprocal arrangements and all other Brexit related matters that fall within the remit of his Department; the number of times they have formally met to discuss Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51891/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
267. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she has formally met with her UK counterpart to discuss Brexit and its impact on east-west trade reciprocal arrangements and other Brexit-related matters that fall within the remit of her Department; the number of times they have formally met to discuss Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51880/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
370. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health if he has formally met his UK counterpart to discuss Brexit and its impact on east-west trade reciprocal arrangements and all other Brexit-related matters that fall within the remit of his Department; the number of times they have formally met to discuss Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51889/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Brexit Issues
Lisa Chambers
404. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has formally met with his UK counterpart to discuss Brexit and its impact on east-west trade, reciprocal arrangements and all other Brexit-related matters that fall within the remit of his Department; the number of times they have formally met to discuss Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51879/18]