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Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Martin Ferris
261. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a decision has been made on an application by a school (details supplied) for extra supports for a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9854/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Hospital Charges
Martin Ferris
449. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) who presented at accident and emergency and paid the fee and left without being treated is entitled to be reimbursed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9612/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Fishing Industry
Martin Ferris
542. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether fishermen benefit via financial incentives in partaking in schemes (details supplied); if not, the reason therefore; the persons who benefit; the way in which their participation contributes to their individual certification under the Bord Iascaigh Mhara responsibly sourced standard and Bord Bia’s origin green; and the way in which it benefits their fishing operations. [9388/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
341. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8316/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
203. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7874/18]
Thu, 18 Jan 2018
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Hospital Staff Data
Martin Ferris
207. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the number of radiologists that were on duty at University Hospital Kerry from 8 to 14 January 2018; and the number of hours worked by each. [2586/18]
Wed, 17 Jan 2018
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Hospital Services
Martin Ferris
124. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if radiology and-or radiography services at University Hospital Kerry have been outsourced, either now or in the past five years; and if so, if the staff provided are also working for the HSE. [2253/18]
Wed, 17 Jan 2018
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Medical Records
Martin Ferris
134. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if a hospital from which a person has chosen to disengage is entitled to request the person's files from the hospital in which the person is now attending; if so, if the consent of the person is required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2304/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Schools Building Projects Applications
Martin Ferris
406. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for a sports hall by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1160/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Garda Deployment
Martin Ferris
556. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community gardaí in the County Kerry division; and the location of each in each of the years 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018. [55241/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Hospital Accommodation Provision
Martin Ferris
821. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if there are pending ward or bed closures at University Hospital Kerry; if so, the number of beds that will be affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54959/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
914. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to be called; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55254/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Hospital Admissions
Martin Ferris
938. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) who suffered a severe stroke and is currently a patient at University Hospital Kerry and has been recommended for the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire, can expect to be transferred there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1018/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Disability Support Services Provision
Martin Ferris
946. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the status of an application for nursing support by a school (details supplied). [1053/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Hospital Staff Data
Martin Ferris
947. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the number of radiologists in each hospital, in tabular form; and the number of radiology scans carried out by each hospital in each of the years 2011 to 2017. [1054/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Hospital Staff Data
Martin Ferris
948. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the number of consultants working at University Hospital Kerry who were not, or are not now, on the specialist register in each of the years 2011 to 2017, inclusive, by department, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1061/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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HSE Reviews
Martin Ferris
949. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the new procedures put in place at University Hospital Kerry after a recall and review of a number of radiology scans at the hospital in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1062/18]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Inland Fisheries Stocks
Martin Ferris
1261. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Inland Fisheries Ireland's contingency plan for the management of pike introductions into waters which they do not currently inhabit, for example, Lough Lein, County Kerry, Lough Melvin, County Fermanagh, and so on; the person or body that will be tasked with the removal of these pike; the way in which the removal of illegally introduced pike will be funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54323/17]
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Inland Fisheries Stocks
Martin Ferris
1262. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the sanctions in place to deter those who may be contemplating introducing invasive fish species into waters they currently do not inhabit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54324/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Schools Administration
Martin Ferris
212. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Skills the course of action taken if practices of a school board of management contradict his Department directives to all schools and circulars from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49044/17]
Thu, 16 Nov 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
160. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment in the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48542/17]
Thu, 16 Nov 2017
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Inland Fisheries
Martin Ferris
193. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on reports that Inland Fisheries Ireland is considering the leasing of State fisheries to private entities; and if his attention has been drawn to all the relevant facts regarding the matter. [48573/17]
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Treatment Abroad Scheme
Martin Ferris
276. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the cross-border directive and the treatment abroad scheme; the areas under which they are accounted for in the health budget; the cost of the schemes in each of the years from 2011 to 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47693/17]
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
300. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment at University Hospital Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47785/17]
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Home Help Service Provision
Martin Ferris
348. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will provide extra home help hours for a person (details supplied) who has suffered an injury and does not want to enter a nursing home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48163/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Sea Lice Controls
Martin Ferris
893. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to a closed containment of farm salmon agreement to try to eradicate sea lice between Norway and a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45875/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Sea Lice Controls
Martin Ferris
894. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he will take to eradicate the sea lice problem as a result of the farm salmon industry. [45876/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Sea Lice Controls
Martin Ferris
895. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he will take to regulate the farm salmon industry regarding sea lice and prevent escapes. [45877/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Sea Lice Controls
Martin Ferris
896. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to an agreement signed between the Norwegian Government and a company (details supplied) regarding salmon farming on 25 May 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45878/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Disability Allowance Eligibility
Martin Ferris
382. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) who was approved as qualified for disability allowance was subsequently disqualified. [44576/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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Family Income Supplement Eligibility
Martin Ferris
573. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she is satisfied that the policy of not awarding FIS to otherwise qualified persons whose renewal date coincides with a period of sick leave is compatible with equality legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43614/17]
Wed, 11 Oct 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
127. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to have cataracts removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43074/17]
Wed, 11 Oct 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
137. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment at the urology department at Mercy hospital, Cork. [43118/17]
Wed, 4 Oct 2017
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Harbours and Piers Maintenance
Martin Ferris
172. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will complete the works on the breakwater at Greencastle Harbour, County Donegal, to ensure safe access to the harbour. [42053/17]
Wed, 4 Oct 2017
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Harbours and Piers Development
Martin Ferris
173. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has made a submission to the Minister for Finance to ensure that Greencastle Harbour, County Donegal, can be further developed under the capital plan 2016 to 2021. [42054/17]
Wed, 4 Oct 2017
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Harbours and Piers Development
Martin Ferris
174. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if funding will be provided for the development of Leenan pier, Inishowen, County Donegal; and if Donegal County Council will be advised to make an application in this regard. [42055/17]
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
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Nursing Staff Data
Martin Ferris
291. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the number of nurse graduates in 2016 and 2017; the number of these nurse graduates offered permanent contracts; and the location by hospital and speciality of these nurse graduates, in tabular form. [40261/17]
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
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Nursing Staff Recruitment
Martin Ferris
292. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has offered all 2016-17 nurse graduates permanent contracts as per the memorandum of 26 April 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40263/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
771. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a hearing test at University Hospital Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36888/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Departmental Properties
Martin Ferris
1314. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the properties at Dunmore East fisheries harbour which have lease or rental agreements involving his Department; and if he will provide information on all income received by his Department from the lease or rent of these properties over the past ten years. [37597/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Departmental Properties
Martin Ferris
1315. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the length of time sites (details supplied) at the entrance to the Dunmore East fisheries harbour have been out of business; and when the last lease or rental income was received by his Department from these properties. [37598/17]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Departmental Properties
Martin Ferris
1316. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the tendering process on a site (details supplied) on the west pier at Dunmore East will be available for public submission; and the lease, rental and legal status of same. [37599/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Mobility Allowance Review
Martin Ferris
635. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed legislation to replace the mobility allowance; when he expects a revised payment to be available again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35165/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
805. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment for an MRI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35431/17]
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Housing Data
Martin Ferris
1655. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the location by municipal district, town or village of identified vacant properties in County Kerry, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35832/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Martin Ferris
243. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason SUSI will not accept documentation from the Department of Social Protection proving independence for a person (details supplied) who has applied as an independent mature student; if a sworn affidavit will suffice as evidence of independent living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33001/17]
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
369. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment in Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32124/17]
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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Health Services Provision
Martin Ferris
427. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if the HSE provides funding for musical therapy for adults and children. [30202/17]
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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Greenways Funding
Martin Ferris
517. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed Tralee to Fenit greenway; when funding will be provided to complete the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30057/17]
Thu, 22 Jun 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Ferris
166. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an operation at Crumlin hospital. [29391/17]