185. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will respond to matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to the special leave with pay for Covid-19 payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34723/22]
754. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will respond to a request from an organisation (details supplied) on behalf of its approximately 700 members who require coaguchek meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33666/22]
744. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health further to the Dáil Éireann debate on 25 January 2022 (details supplied) in respect of this Deputy's calls for a commission of inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 23 loved ones in a nursing home in April 2020 given that it was the only nursing home in the country where the HSE took over operational management due to the severity of the situation, and the Taoiseach's response in which he states that his Department is examining a variety of options as to how best to respect and meet the needs and concerns of families of those affected; and if he will provide an update on whether his Department has reached a final decision on how to support the families or provide the options under consideration. [33511/22]
594. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education if she will seek an urgent response from the terms and conditions section in relation to the matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33625/22]
387. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps that he and his Department have taken to assist in re-establishing the Northern Ireland Executive following the Northern Ireland Assembly elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33792/22]
303. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if assistance will be provided in relation to a passport application by a person (details supplied) given that they have been selected to represent Ireland in the upcoming European Basketball Championship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33565/22]
113. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons who have left the Defence Forces since 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33621/22]
88. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Defence the benefits that Ireland has received from joining PESCO since 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33622/22]
392. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice if an application by a service (details supplied) will be examined and expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33393/22]
352. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education her views on the Budget 2023 submission from an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33450/22]
214. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of the senior executive officer roles that were assigned to both Drogheda and Dundalk in 2020; if Louth County Council made a request to extend the roles in either location; if he will also provide details on whether similar roles were offered to local authorities across the country, and if so, if he will advise the number that were offered and the number of SEOs that were approved by location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33272/22]
235. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if an urgent response will issue and if he will address the decision to downgrade the north east doctor on call services (details supplied) which was put down to HSE underfunding and the proposed downgrading of Navan accident and emergency and intensive care unit services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33227/22]
177. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will consider the inclusion of diagnostics such as x-ray and ultrasound to be included in the range of services in the new east Meath primary care centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32988/22]
3. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will expand the eligibility for the new €55 million Green Transition Fund to smaller businesses that are not supported through Enterprise Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32900/22]
78. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Taoiseach if he will ensure that a veteran sailor (details supplied) receives an invite to the National Day of Commemoration Ceremony as per previous years. [32512/22]
60. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide details on the Governments strategy to help rebuild Ireland’s tourism sector which had achieved record numbers of visitors prior to the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32185/22]
42. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide details on her engagement with Government colleagues regarding recruitment and retention challenges in the tourism sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32184/22]
174. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he will seek a full detailed assessment of the total cost to the Exchequer of a potential buy-out of the M1 toll contract; the total time remaining for the 30-year contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31501/22]
170. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details on discussions within his Department on the possible reduction of motorway toll charges for motorists struggling to pay for the current cost of living crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31391/22]
43. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance his views on the slight decrease in consumer spending in quarter one 2022; the possible reasons for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31334/22]
10. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if further measures are being considered to help with the cost of living given the decrease in consumer spending in the first quarter of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31335/22]
160. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will give reassurance to older persons that their liberties will be protected if they are unable to express their will and preferences for themselves given Ireland’s ageing population and the need to improve legislation to protect older persons in the future; when legislation will be introduced to specify clear legal procedures in relation to protection of liberty safeguards given that there is no statutory provision that a person should not be detained in a care setting against their will in the assisted decision-making (capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31153/22]
1918. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the way he intends on dealing with the exponential increase in cocaine use and addiction in younger people that has been outlined in the latest Health Research Report (details supplied); if he will outline specifically his plans to deal with the reported 170% increase in cocaine abuse in younger people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30848/22]
1911. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his views on the report by an organisation (details supplied); the actions that have been taken and will be taken by his Department as a result of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30808/22]
1743. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the status of the refurbishment, refit and extension of the Castlebellingham health centre to a new primary care centre; the estimated total cost of the project; the list of services that will be provided in the new premises; the expected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30157/22]
316. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport his views on the extraordinary difference in train prices for a standard fare from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly station (details supplied) which commenced on 7 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30500/22]
75. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the steps that his Department is taking to address the security and safety concerns in Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28533/22]
105. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the proposed establishment of dedicated resources within regional lead authorities to provide co-ordination, expertise and advice to support consistent enforcement of the new air quality regulations across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28369/22]
842. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when successful projects will be announced under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund; the total value of applications received under the latest round; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27510/22]
841. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the new Community Centres Investment Fund; if her Department anticipates significant interest in the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27509/22]
833. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider including December in the Brexit tie-up scheme similar to that which took place in 2021 to assist fishermen in an increasingly difficult environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28012/22]
701. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will address concerns raised in respect of industrial action (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27568/22]
699. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the urgent requirement to address ophthalmology services for children in County Louth and to fill vacant posts as quickly as possible; the current vacant roles within the service in County Louth and when they are expected to be filled; if there is a process by which parents can access private appointments and recoup the cost from the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27566/22]
629. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he accepts the need for a national diabetes register; the reason that there is no current register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27232/22]
628. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health when the Sláintecare project on the development of a national diabetes register will recommence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27231/22]
205. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he expects that all homeowners with solar photovoltaic panels will start receiving payments or credits for excess electricity exported to the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27007/22]
175. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans if appropriate support will be provided to Irish pig farmers who are struggling to maintain their operations as costs rise exponentially; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26715/22]
146. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of sellers and suppliers of pets and animals who have registered with his Department in the years 2021 and to date in 2022; the details on plans to target the sale and distribution of animals through illicit puppy farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26714/22]
116. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if the Government has further considered setting up a commission of inquiry to seek the truth for families on the significant loss of life in a nursing home (details supplied) during the initial wave of Covid-19 in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25453/22]
10. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the way that he proposes to address the large shortfall of homecare assistants nationally through better pay and working conditions and through specific recruitment drives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25454/22]
747. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will provide an update on the proposed works for the Mell Greenway, Drogheda for which Louth County Council received €200,000 through the outdoor recreational scheme in February 2020; if the timelines for commencement of the project are still on target for 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26456/22]
746. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the total number of dog breeders who have registered under the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 in each of the years 2010 to date in 2022, in tabular form; the way that her Department is actively monitoring and pursuing illegal puppy farms within the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26431/22]
736. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of sellers and suppliers of pets and animals who have registered with his Department in 2021 and to date in 2022; the details of plans to target the sale and distribution of animals through illicit puppy farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26432/22]
735. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address concerns raised by pig farmers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26392/22]
678. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the progression of the new 50-bed hospital in St. Joseph's Hospital, Ardee, County Louth; if he will provide other relevant details in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26457/22]
677. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the current status of the proposed Dundalk primary care centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26443/22]
676. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed east Meath primary care centre which is to be located in Bettystown town centre; when he expects work to commence; if other relevant details in this regard will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26441/22]
675. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of transitional plans to ensure that young persons with a disability who wish to reside outside of nursing home settings and who wish to live independently have sufficient choice and options available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26439/22]
674. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position of his Department in respect of the Regulation of Homecare paper published by the Health Information and Quality Authority; if the paper will be used by his Department to progress the development of the new statutory home support scheme as part of the Sláintecare programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26437/22]
673. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the status of the development of a well-governed and patient-centred healthcare service by the HSE for adults and children in the transgender community, in line with the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26435/22]