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Wed, 30 Jan 2019
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Health Services Staff Data
Frank O'Rourke
167. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of dieticians employed by the HSE across the service; the number of dieticians employed by location and-or primary care centre in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4514/19]
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Garda Policing Plans
Frank O'Rourke
252. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the redundancy programme for An Garda Síochána as recommended by the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland will be implemented in 2019; if so, the details of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3799/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Frank O'Rourke
192. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building project for a school (details supplied); if the building works will make provision for additional autism spectrum disorder, ASD, unit places; if so, the number; the timeline for completion of same; if it will be before September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2874/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals
Frank O'Rourke
630. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the appeals office will make a decision on a domiciliary care allowance appeal requesting an oral hearing in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2531/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Disabilities Assessments
Frank O'Rourke
563. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if the assessment criteria for a person (details supplied) will be amended to include those persons affected on one side hemiplegia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54163/18]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Home Care Packages Funding
Frank O'Rourke
597. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when funding for a home care package will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54310/18]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Frank O'Rourke
314. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for urgent orthodontic treatment at St. James's Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53593/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Broadband Service Provision
Frank O'Rourke
203. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the submission by a primary school for an urgent upgrade of Internet connectivity (details supplied); the timeline for delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52920/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Frank O'Rourke
371. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if the cost of prescribed medicinal cannabis for a person (details supplied) with multiple sclerosis will be reimbursed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48981/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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Disability Services Provision
Frank O'Rourke
412. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be referred to a registered dietitian in south County Kildare, Dublin, Meath or Wicklow, in view of the fact that there are no dietitians on the North Kildare Disability Network Team; if the location and the timeline for access to this alternate service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49162/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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Physiotherapy Provision
Frank O'Rourke
436. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a primary care physiotherapy service will be put in place for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49339/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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Local Authority Funding
Frank O'Rourke
625. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the level of funding allocated to Kildare County Council for the housing adaptation grant, the housing aid for older people grant and the housing disability grant in each of the years 2016, 2017 and 2018; the level of drawdown by Kildare County Council of the funding allocated in each of the years 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49353/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Frank O'Rourke
209. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if tender documents have been issued to the relevant contractors on schedule, as per 8 November 2018 being specified in the agreed programme for completion in regard to a project (details supplied); if so, the timeline for the stages of completion of the schools building project; the new estimated date for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46547/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Gaelcholáistí Issues
Frank O'Rourke
210. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a decision has been reached on the accommodation for the proposed Gaelcholáiste in Maynooth, County Kildare; if it will be accommodated on the same site as schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46548/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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School Placement
Frank O'Rourke
222. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there has been progress made on the delivery of an Educate Together school for Leixlip (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46651/18]
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Provision
Frank O'Rourke
148. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be referred to child psychology services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46217/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Tax Code
Frank O'Rourke
196. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider the proposed 100% increase in turnover tax for the bookmaker industry, betting industry or both; if detailed research has been conducted into the impact of such a tax on the viability of the bookmaking industry and the employees that would lose their jobs; if he will consider setting the turnover tax at a lower more equitable rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45264/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Schools Building Contractors
Frank O'Rourke
305. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the pre-qualification of contractors process has been completed and if the project has been progressed to tender stage for a school building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45093/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Schools Building Projects
Frank O'Rourke
306. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the assessment of an application for major capital funding by a school (details supplied) has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45094/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Schools Designation
Frank O'Rourke
307. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the assessment of an application by a school (details supplied) for a change of status has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45095/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Psychological Assessments Waiting Times
Frank O'Rourke
598. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of children in CHO area 7 on the waiting list for an appointment with a child psychologist; the length of time each has been waiting; the measures in place to ease the appointments backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45078/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Psychological Services
Frank O'Rourke
599. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if an interim child psychologist has been appointed to the north Kildare disability network team to replace the senior child psychologist who went on maternity leave on 1 September 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45079/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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General Practitioner Services Provision
Frank O'Rourke
600. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the measures and plans in place for extra general practitioner services in primary care at Kilcock, County Kildare, in view of the fact patients are being turned away from these services as they are all at capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45081/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Frank O'Rourke
652. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase funding by a sum of €600,000 to an organisation (details supplied) in order to allow the centre to operate 52 weeks of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45341/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Rail Services Provision
Frank O'Rourke
887. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made on the provision of additional capacity on the Kildare rail line from Hazelhatch and Sallins to Dublin; if additional carriages have been ordered for this service; when it is anticipated these new carriages will be put into use; if consideration has been given to the redeployment of pre-used carriages for this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45121/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Rail Services Provision
Frank O'Rourke
888. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made on the provision of additional capacity on the Kildare rail line from Maynooth to Dublin; if additional carriages have been ordered for this service; when it is anticipated these new carriages will be put into use; if consideration has been given to the redeployment of pre-used carriages for this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45122/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Rail Services Data
Frank O'Rourke
898. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of rail passengers using the train at locations (details supplied) in north County Kildare in each of the years 2012 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45258/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Home Care Packages Provision
Frank O'Rourke
406. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a homecare package will be approved for a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that an application for an increase in homecare hours has been made on medical grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43477/18]
Thu, 18 Oct 2018
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Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals
Frank O'Rourke
325. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision on a jobseeker's allowance appeal will be made on behalf of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42811/18]
Thu, 11 Oct 2018
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Home Care Packages Provision
Frank O'Rourke
108. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a home care package will be approved for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41585/18]
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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Home Care Packages Provision
Frank O'Rourke
258. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a homecare package will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40770/18]
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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Hospitals Data
Frank O'Rourke
309. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that required in-hospital treatment for diabetes related to foot complications and lower limb loss; the amount allocated to Naas General Hospital in this regard in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40971/18]
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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Disability Support Services Funding
Frank O'Rourke
348. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if the requested funding of €600,000 will be provided to an organisation (details supplied) to enable a respite facility to open 52 weeks of the year instead of 40 weeks a year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41142/18]
Thu, 4 Oct 2018
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage
Frank O'Rourke
158. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if haemochromatosis will be added to the long-term illness scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40516/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
Frank O'Rourke
424. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health further to the findings of the Public Service Pay Commission report, which identified problems with recruitment and retention of hospital consultants, his plans to resolve this crisis in view of the fact that the lack of consultants and unfilled posts is a contributory factor to the lengthy hospital waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39883/18]
Tue, 2 Oct 2018
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Illness Benefit Applications
Frank O'Rourke
607. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for illness benefit by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39970/18]
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Frank O'Rourke
142. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an ear, nose and throat appointment at Tallaght University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39195/18]
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Frank O'Rourke
410. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the roll-out of the national broadband plan will be completed; the timeline within which households and businesses, specifically in north County Kildare, can expect to receive a broadband upgrade, in view of the existing quality of service and the fact that current connection speeds are not fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38631/18]
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
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Jobseeker's Allowance Applications
Frank O'Rourke
489. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application for jobseeker's allowance might be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38609/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Frank O'Rourke
344. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the acquisition of a site for a new school (details supplied) at Domacomper campus, Lucan Road; if planning applications will be submitted to facilitate all three schools at the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36637/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Frank O'Rourke
345. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the tendering process has been completed and a contractor appointed to complete school buildings (details supplied); if the proposed Gaelcholáiste will be accommodated on the same site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36638/18]
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Local Authority Housing Eligibility
Frank O'Rourke
1402. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the income thresholds will be increased for housing applicants to allow greater access to public housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36641/18]
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Frank O'Rourke
1319. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to a drug company's submission to add the drug Translarna to the drug reimbursement scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32420/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Home Care Packages Provision
Frank O'Rourke
375. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the immediate plans in place to deal with the backlog in delivery of approved home care packages in CHO 7 (details supplied); if there is adequate funding in place to deliver on the backlog; if not, if additional funding will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31793/18]
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Home Care Packages Provision
Frank O'Rourke
376. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health his long-term plans for improving on delivery of home care packages in CHO 7 in view of the fact that census 2016 identified an increase in the ageing population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31794/18]
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Dietician Service Provision
Frank O'Rourke
323. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the way in which a person (details supplied) can access a referral to a registered dietitian in north County Kildare in view of the fact that no such post exists; if the person will be referred to an alternative service; if so, the location and timeline for access to the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31165/18]
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Health Services Provision
Frank O'Rourke
363. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the location a person (details supplied) can access a DEXA scan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31353/18]
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Disabilities Assessments
Frank O'Rourke
587. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when needs assessment recommendations will be put in place for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30399/18]
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Capitation Grants
Frank O'Rourke
169. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the school capitation grant levels will be reviewed with a view to restoring the standard rate of €200; his plans to implement a programme of incremental increases to take into account the year-on-year rising costs of running a school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28979/18]
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Medical Card Applications
Frank O'Rourke
189. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if a medical card application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28474/18]