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Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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Legislative Measures
Josepha Madigan
142. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the status of the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11182/24]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Departmental Bodies
Josepha Madigan
554. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the appointment of a new chairperson for the National Screening Advisory Committee, given the former chair (details supplied) stood down in May 2023; what impact the lack of a chair is having on the NSAC’s work programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50982/23]
Tue, 18 Apr 2023
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Court Accommodation
Josepha Madigan
1068. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the status of the Hammond Lane Family Courts Complex site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16434/23]
Thu, 23 Feb 2023
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Primary Care Centres
Josepha Madigan
251. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if his Department has any plans to provide for a new HSE primary care centre in Stillorgan, County Dublin, or the surrounding areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9281/23]
Wed, 18 Jan 2023
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Departmental Policies
Josepha Madigan
834. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the recommendation from the review group on child maintenance to establish a child maintenance agency was ultimately rejected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63195/22]
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
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Departmental Strategies
Josepha Madigan
237. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Heritage when the National Landscape Strategy 2015-2025 (action No. 3) guidelines are to be published for local landscape character assessments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60632/22]
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
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Health Services Staff
Josepha Madigan
606. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health his Department’s position on the establishment of a community neuro-rehabilitation team in CHO6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60478/22]
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
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Healthcare Policy
Josepha Madigan
696. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if his Department is considering adding rare diseases, including spinal muscular atrophy. to the heel prick test for babies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60937/22]
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Josepha Madigan
506. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health when his Department will issue further guidance to those who are not directly employed by the HSE with regards to the Covid recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56174/22]
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Josepha Madigan
507. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health when those who are not directly employed by the HSE but who are eligible for the Covid recognition payment can expect to receive their payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56175/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Pharmacy Services
Josepha Madigan
971. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if his Department is considering measures to expand access to contraception for women from local community pharmacies without the requirement for a doctor’s prescription, and after having a professional consultation with a pharmacist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54428/22]
Tue, 11 Oct 2022
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Cost of Living Issues
Josepha Madigan
176. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of proposals to provide an annual support towards the cost of bin charges for homes in which a family member uses incontinence pads, which results in additional costs for the family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49509/22]
Tue, 11 Oct 2022
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Cycling Policy
Josepha Madigan
260. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department is considering the expansion of the cycle-to-work scheme to the self-employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49507/22]
Tue, 11 Oct 2022
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Departmental Reviews
Josepha Madigan
760. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if his Department will establish an independent review to examine issues of recruitment and retention of radiation therapists in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50265/22]
Wed, 28 Sep 2022
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Josepha Madigan
246. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of making continuous glucose monitors available on the long-term illness scheme for all those living with type 1 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47432/22]
Tue, 27 Sep 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Josepha Madigan
400. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Justice the number of incidents of suspected drink spiking reported to An Garda Síochána in 2021 and to date in 2022 nationally; if any charges were made in relation to the reported incidents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46946/22]
Tue, 27 Sep 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Josepha Madigan
401. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Justice the number of incidents of suspected needle spiking reported to An Garda Síochána in 2021 and to date in 2022 nationally; if any charges were made in relation to the reported incidents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46947/22]
Wed, 21 Sep 2022
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Bus Services
Josepha Madigan
24. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Transport if he will liaise with the National Transport Authority and an organisation (details supplied) to ensure that the recent decision to reduce the timetable of the 175 bus on weekday mornings is reversed, and the normal timetable is restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46113/22]
Wed, 14 Sep 2022
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Renewable Energy Generation
Josepha Madigan
111. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department is considering the installation of solar panels in schools as a form of energy for schools for heating and water and as a potential cost-saving initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44935/22]
Wed, 14 Sep 2022
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Medical Cards
Josepha Madigan
564. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the estimated amount it would cost to provide medical cards to all those 80 years of age and above; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44726/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Bus Services
Josepha Madigan
185. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Transport if he will liaise with the National Transport Authority to secure an extension of the 175 bus route in order for it to stop at St. Vincent’s Hospital and provide residents living along the route, including in Dundrum and the surrounding areas with a vital public transport link to their local hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42437/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Disability Services
Josepha Madigan
1753. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if his Department is considering providing core funding for a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42931/22]
Tue, 12 Jul 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Josepha Madigan
1071. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if those employed in the National Virus Reference Laboratory in UCD are eligible for the Covid recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38025/22]
Tue, 28 Jun 2022
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Bus Services
Josepha Madigan
170. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Transport if he will enter into discussions with bus service providers (details supplied) to seek the re-establishment of the Dundrum to Dublin Airport bus service to provide residents of Dundrum and surrounding areas with a cheaper more environmentally friendly alternative of commuting to the airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33629/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Health Services
Josepha Madigan
788. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if spinal muscular atrophy will be added to the new-born heel prick test. [32375/22]
Tue, 31 May 2022
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Medicinal Products
Josepha Madigan
770. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the plans that his Department has in relation to the provision of ivacaftor/kalydeco to children under 12 years of age in view of the European Medicine Agency’s approval of the drug to treat those aged six years and above; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28048/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Josepha Madigan
1840. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if he will remove the current age restriction for the Freestyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21215/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Josepha Madigan
1841. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the status of the Health Technology Advisory Group assessment of the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21216/22]
Tue, 28 Nov 2017
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Maternity Benefit Administration
Josepha Madigan
648. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to extend the recently implemented maternity benefit scheme for mothers of premature babies to include mothers of premature babies born before 1 October 2017. [50106/17]
Thu, 23 Nov 2017
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Garda Station Closures
Josepha Madigan
90. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the tender process to prepare Stepaside Garda station for reopening will commence; the reason this process has been delayed; if provision will be made to make the telecommunications mast more aesthetically pleasing. [49701/17]
Wed, 15 Nov 2017
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Legislative Programme
Josepha Madigan
134. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the Domestic Violence Bill 2017; and when he expects it to be enacted. [48374/17]
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Home Renovation Incentive Scheme Eligibility
Josepha Madigan
125. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Finance if stair lifts in domestic dwellings are eligible for inclusion in the home renovation incentive; and if not, his plans to include stair lifts in the near future. [47997/17]
Thu, 26 Oct 2017
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Proposed Legislation
Josepha Madigan
187. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the stage of the Regulation of Assisted Human Reproduction Bill 1999; the work ongoing towards its enactment; and when it will come before Dáil Éireann. [45529/17]
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Education Grants
Josepha Madigan
108. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to restore the subsidy granted to all B. Ed. and professional masters of education students, who are required by the teaching council to undergo two mandatory two-week Gaeltacht courses. [42669/17]
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Josepha Madigan
302. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health his plans to expand the licence for pembrolizumab to cover rare cancers (details supplied). [42530/17]
Wed, 12 Jul 2017
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Courts Service Administration
Josepha Madigan
90. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he is taking to shorten delays in family courts (details supplied); and if he will provide statistics regarding the delays being experienced in each of the courts and the next available hearing dates for same. [32689/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
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Property Tax Assessments
Josepha Madigan
134. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the freeze of local property tax valuations past 2019; his plans to implement further recommendations of the Thornhill report; and the way he plans to mitigate the effects of rapidly rising house prices in places such as Dublin Rathdown. [32363/17]
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
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Courts Service Administration
Josepha Madigan
265. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason there are significant delays being experienced in the family district courts at the moment; and the next available court dates in the various courts. [30790/17]
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
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Assisted Human Reproduction
Josepha Madigan
465. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the financial support available for those seeking to undergo IVF treatment; and his plans to expand existing support [31440/17]
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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Garda Stations
Josepha Madigan
268. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the necessary Garda resources will be allocated to Stepaside Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29565/17]
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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Health Insurance
Josepha Madigan
411. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health his plans to review the requirement for health insurance companies to maintain records for only seven years, in view of health insurance premiums for those first applying for health insurance in later life; and the options available for those persons whose insurance has lapsed for more than seven years and who no longer have relevant records available. [30068/17]
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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Planning Issues
Josepha Madigan
590. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if there are arrangements to zone residential areas exclusively for older persons who may need special arrangements to cater for their changing lives as they advance in years. [29494/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Third Level Admissions Data
Josepha Madigan
539. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure access to institutions of education for students in view of media reports that University College Dublin will be reducing the number of places available for Irish students in reaction to funding issues. [27927/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Garda Stations
Josepha Madigan
909. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to the announcement that Stepaside Garda station will be reopened on a trial basis, the date on which it is expected to be operational. [28915/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Health Care Professionals
Josepha Madigan
1474. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the regulations in place regarding the provision of professional care for the elderly; and the way it is vetted. [28711/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Public Service Obligation Levy
Josepha Madigan
1777. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the rationale behind pricing the public service obligation levy for energy at 40%; his plans to reduce this levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27796/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Public Transport Provision
Josepha Madigan
1820. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to connect Dundrum to St Vincent's University Hospital via public transport [26776/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Planning Issues
Josepha Madigan
2175. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government further to the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union in a case (details supplied) which found insufficient support for measures giving residents of an area preference in acquiring housing in that area, his views on the impact that this will have on similar restrictions imposed by county councils here. [27147/17]
Thu, 11 May 2017
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Adoption Records Provision
Josepha Madigan
10. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if choice will exist for those seeking to avail of adoption information and tracing services; if Tusla will be the sole provider; and the extra resources which will be allocated to Tusla to deal with likely increased demand for its services (details supplied). [22172/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Waste Disposal
Josepha Madigan
413. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government to outline the plans the Government and local councils have in place to ensure that all car wash sites are licensed to discharge waste and are compliant with all planning regulations in view of the increasing number of unauthorised pop-up car washes. [19955/17]