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Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Homelessness Strategy
Jan O'Sullivan
57. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of children that have no family home in view of the continuing number of persons that are in homeless services; the changes of policy being considered to prevent homelessness before it becomes a reality for persons and families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44982/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Vacant Properties
Jan O'Sullivan
60. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of local authorities that have developed and activated vacant homes action plans; the statistical information his Department has on the number of vacant homes in each local authority area; the action that has been advised to local authorities in respect of homes left vacant for long periods of time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44981/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Social and Affordable Housing Provision
Jan O'Sullivan
67. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of homes constructed under the rapid build programme in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the reason the numbers proposed in Rebuilding Ireland are not being delivered; if efforts to provide homes on publicly owned land through rapid build will be renewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44980/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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School Accommodation Provision
Jan O'Sullivan
205. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide more resources to a school (details supplied) to enable it to meet the clear demand for first-year places for the 2020-21 academic year; the reason a cap of 48 places has been introduced for the 2020-21 academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44311/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Traveller Community
Jan O'Sullivan
479. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he sought an allocation within budget 2020 in order to address the crisis in Traveller mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44417/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Healthcare Policy
Jan O'Sullivan
480. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if the ethnic identifier will be implemented across all health and mental health services and collection points and within strategy monitors and research strata; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44418/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Traveller Community
Jan O'Sullivan
481. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health his plans to commission a national audit of Traveller suicide and develop a national targeted suicide prevention campaign for Travellers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44419/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Traveller Community
Jan O'Sullivan
482. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health his plans to implement a national Traveller mental health strategy with a ring-fenced budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44420/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Primary Care Centres Provision
Jan O'Sullivan
698. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the primary healthcare centres being developed in the CHO3 area; if community mental health services are included in the planning of such centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45377/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Dietician Service Provision
Jan O'Sullivan
699. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the posts in place for community dieticians in mental health, disability and primary care in each of the HSE areas; the plans in place to fill gaps in these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45381/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Mental Health Services Staff
Jan O'Sullivan
708. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a consultant and supporting posts for mental health and intellectual disability which have been sanctioned for CHO3 will be filled; if the posts have been advertised both nationally and internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45426/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Child and Family Agency Funding
Jan O'Sullivan
981. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if adequate funding will be provided to an organisation (details supplied) that receives its main funding from Tusla; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44310/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Rental Sector
Jan O'Sullivan
1153. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the average length of a private rental tenancy here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44985/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Rental Sector
Jan O'Sullivan
1154. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the outcome of the tender process that was conducted in 2016 for a deposit protection scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44986/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Rental Sector
Jan O'Sullivan
1155. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the average cost for mediation, an adjudication and a tribunal provided via the Residential Tenancies Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44987/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Rental Sector
Jan O'Sullivan
1156. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of unlawfully retained deposits that the Residential Tenancies Board ordered landlords to return to tenants in each of the years 2015 to 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44991/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Commencement of Legislation
Jan O'Sullivan
300. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when she expects the Parent's Leave and Benefit Bill 2019 which has passed through the Houses of the Oireachtas will be enacted; when eligible parents will be able to apply for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43884/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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State Pension (Contributory) Data
Jan O'Sullivan
303. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number in receipt of the State pension, contributory, in the pre-2012 rate bands by gender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43937/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Working Family Payment Data
Jan O'Sullivan
304. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of civil servants and public servants, respectively, in receipt of the working family payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44020/19]
Wed, 23 Oct 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Jan O'Sullivan
110. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a proposed extension for a school (details supplied); when it is expected that the building will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43713/19]
Wed, 23 Oct 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Jan O'Sullivan
111. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there will be extra special needs assistant allocations to a school (details supplied) from the increased number announced in view of the specific needs of children in this school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43714/19]
Wed, 23 Oct 2019
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Health Services Data
Jan O'Sullivan
161. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of terminations of pregnancy that have been carried out since the repeal of the eighth amendment and subsequent legislation by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43777/19]
Wed, 23 Oct 2019
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Road Network
Jan O'Sullivan
180. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will exercise his power under the Roads Act 1993 to designate the R132 as a national route in view of the status of the road at Julianstown, County Meath, as the 16th busiest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43695/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Insurance Costs
Jan O'Sullivan
145. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the progress made in addressing the high cost of insurance for businesses here including the expected implementation of measures in the Judicial Council Act 2019 in addition to other measures that would facilitate small businesses that are in the position of having to close down due to their inability to obtain an insurance quote; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43108/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Jan O'Sullivan
216. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the actions he is taking to ensure that children on the autism spectrum for whom a place in a special class attached to a mainstream school is required can access such a place locally, particularly in County Limerick; if he will use his powers to insist that such provision is available within a reasonable distance of the homes of such children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43405/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Medical Card Eligibility
Jan O'Sullivan
319. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he will consider allowing persons in the 66 to 70 years of age bracket to discount the cost of medical insurance against their income in assessing their qualification for a medical card, particularly in view of the significant difference between the means test for that age category and those over 70 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43118/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Hospital Facilities
Jan O'Sullivan
403. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to provide a second CT scanner for University Hospital Limerick which would alleviate some of the overcrowding in the emergency department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43443/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Planning Issues
Jan O'Sullivan
648. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to amend the Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2007 to lift the current 12 sq. m restriction on domestic rooftop solar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43479/19]
Thu, 17 Oct 2019
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Budget 2020
Jan O'Sullivan
94. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if budget 2020 was poverty proofed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42732/19]
Tue, 15 Oct 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Jan O'Sullivan
186. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when works will commence on a new school building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41654/19]
Tue, 15 Oct 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Jan O'Sullivan
189. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 247 and 251 of 19 February 2019, the status of progress on the delivery of a new campus for a school (details supplied); when building will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41747/19]
Tue, 15 Oct 2019
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
Jan O'Sullivan
456. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if funding is in place and if the recruitment process has commenced for the position of a clinical nurse specialist in neurology in University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42224/19]
Tue, 15 Oct 2019
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Community Employment Schemes Supervisors
Jan O'Sullivan
619. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress that has been made in addressing the lack of pension provision for community employment supervisors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42257/19]
Tue, 15 Oct 2019
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Local Government Reform
Jan O'Sullivan
647. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress that has been made on plans to implement the decision of people in Limerick city and county to support the referendum on a directly-elected mayor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42231/19]
Wed, 9 Oct 2019
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Regional Enterprise Plans
Jan O'Sullivan
5. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she is has received a report from an organisation (details supplied) which highlights the threat to the goals of Ireland 2040 if aviation policy is not reviewed to recognise the importance of air connectivity in achieving regional balance and the sustainability of jobs; if she will ensure the policy is reviewed to support businesses in the regions to remain connected in view of the threats posed by Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41116/19]
Wed, 9 Oct 2019
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Brexit Supports
Jan O'Sullivan
17. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount remaining in existing funds allocated by her Department to various schemes to assist companies to prepare for Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40871/19]
Wed, 9 Oct 2019
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Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement
Jan O'Sullivan
31. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the progress in strengthening the operation of the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40873/19]
Wed, 9 Oct 2019
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Brexit Supports
Jan O'Sullivan
33. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the measures being put in place to assist businesses that may experience unanticipated breaks in their supply chain as a result of a possible hard Brexit despite their best efforts to address these issues in advance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40872/19]
Wed, 9 Oct 2019
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School Transport Provision
Jan O'Sullivan
57. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when school transport will be approved and in place for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41205/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Flood Relief Schemes Status
Jan O'Sullivan
59. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress that has been made in the planned flood relief scheme for the Castleconnell area of County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41006/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Flood Relief Schemes Status
Jan O'Sullivan
60. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 215 of 6 September 2019, if the project brief for the procurement of engineering and environmental consultants for the Limerick city and environs flood relief scheme has been submitted to the OPW; if not, when it will be submitted; when subsequent consultation will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41043/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Home Tuition Scheme Administration
Jan O'Sullivan
106. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will request his Department to speed up the payment of wages to teachers that participate in home tuition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40887/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Jan O'Sullivan
316. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 807 of 6 September 2019, if he will request that the children’s health Ireland monthly update reports on scoliosis related surgeries and waiting lists will include the number of patients under 16 transitioned to MMUH for first OPD spinal review appointment; the number of patients from the surgery list of Our Lady’s Children's Hospital, Crumlin referred to MMUH; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41118/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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River Basin Management Plans
Jan O'Sullivan
497. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of progress made by the steering group to recommend ways to improve the fish passage at Parteen and Ardnacrusha on the River Shannon; the consultation process it is engaging in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40571/19]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
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Tenant Purchase Scheme Review
Jan O'Sullivan
509. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when planned changes to qualification requirements for the tenant purchase scheme will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40778/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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Labour Court Recommendations
Jan O'Sullivan
115. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of recommendations issued by the Labour Court in each of the years 2016 to 2018 in cases in which the court recommended that the employer recognise the right of a union concerned to represent workers in the relevant employment for the purpose of collective bargaining in tabular form; the number of such recommendations from each of the relevant years that were accepted and implemented by the relevant employers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40256/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Road Projects Status
Jan O'Sullivan
537. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of the northern distributor road from Coonagh Cross to the R445 on the outskirts of Limerick city; the funding allocated to progress the scheme in 2019; the funding indicated for future years in the capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39841/19]
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Urban Regeneration and Development Fund
Jan O'Sullivan
206. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when a decision will be made on an appeal or review relating to the refusal by his Department to fund a project applied for under the urban regeneration and development fund (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39140/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Home Tuition Scheme Administration
Jan O'Sullivan
163. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the applications for home tuition for the current academic year have now been processed; if not, when it is expected that they will be completed; if he will ensure that application forms are available earlier in 2020 and into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38525/19]
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Jan O'Sullivan
175. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the negotiations to secure a permanent site for two secondary schools (details supplied). [38720/19]