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Duffy, Francis Noel.

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Question· writtenPQ 1006asked

1006. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if his Department has sought to resolve the issue regarding the loss of medical cards due to the pension increase in Budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43965/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2024

1006. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if his Department has sought to resolve the issue regarding the loss of medical cards due to the pension increase in Budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43965/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1004asked

1004. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health to outline the process for applying for the hardship scheme for medication not covered under the drugs payment scheme; if he is aware in some cases, patients have been informed by a chemist to get both a GP signature and needing a consultant’s referral to get a consultant’s signature; if the application process to the scheme will be simplified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43962/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2024

1004. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health to outline the process for applying for the hardship scheme for medication not covered under the drugs payment scheme; if he is aware in some cases, patients have been informed by a chemist to get both a GP signature and needing a consultant’s referral to get a consultant’s signature; if the application process to the scheme will be simplified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43962/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1005asked

1005. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health the reason a medication (details supplied) is excluded from the drugs payment scheme if it is a necessary medication for children and people diagnosed with autism suffering with sleeplessness; if this medication will be considered under the Drugs Payment Scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43963/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2024

1005. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health the reason a medication (details supplied) is excluded from the drugs payment scheme if it is a necessary medication for children and people diagnosed with autism suffering with sleeplessness; if this medication will be considered under the Drugs Payment Scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43963/24]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

188. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport for updates on the CIÉ 1951 pension scheme; if his Department will ensure the scheme has the sufficient capacity and funds to pay pension increases to CIÉ pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43961/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2024

188. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport for updates on the CIÉ 1951 pension scheme; if his Department will ensure the scheme has the sufficient capacity and funds to pay pension increases to CIÉ pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43961/24]

Question· writtenPQ 297asked

297. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when the pension increase for retired staff of 2.5% for Eir from 1 July 2024, and a 2% increase for An Post from 1 January 2024, will be implemented; if payments will be commenced before Christmas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43964/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2024

297. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when the pension increase for retired staff of 2.5% for Eir from 1 July 2024, and a 2% increase for An Post from 1 January 2024, will be implemented; if payments will be commenced before Christmas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43964/24]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

167. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider an independent review of the risks posed by e-scooters considering they are not banned in many EU countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42494/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

167. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider an independent review of the risks posed by e-scooters considering they are not banned in many EU countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42494/24]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has considered the ban of polystyrene used for insulation as it is banned under the single use plastics Directive, considering its harmful effects to the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42495/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

116. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has considered the ban of polystyrene used for insulation as it is banned under the single use plastics Directive, considering its harmful effects to the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42495/24]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is aware that some bin collection companies have raised their collection fees, referring to an increase in the waste levy; whether there has been an increase in waste levy this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42499/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

117. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is aware that some bin collection companies have raised their collection fees, referring to an increase in the waste levy; whether there has been an increase in waste levy this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42499/24]

Question· writtenPQ 296asked

296. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education if she is aware that admissions allocation for a school (details supplied) last year was 180 students for 2024/2025 and has now been reduced significantly to an allocation of only 72 places for the coming year 2025/2026; what her Department can do to increase capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41244/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2024

296. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education if she is aware that admissions allocation for a school (details supplied) last year was 180 students for 2024/2025 and has now been reduced significantly to an allocation of only 72 places for the coming year 2025/2026; what her Department can do to increase capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41244/24]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

175. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that people are receiving driving test appointment at a test centre (details supplied) after a six month wait; what his Department is doing to shorten these waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41243/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2024

175. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that people are receiving driving test appointment at a test centre (details supplied) after a six month wait; what his Department is doing to shorten these waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41243/24]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

176. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education if her Department will provide extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties in second level examinations to ensure students reach their full potential; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39774/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

176. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education if her Department will provide extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties in second level examinations to ensure students reach their full potential; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39774/24]

Question· writtenPQ 337asked

337. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is aware of the anomaly that babies born in late November/December will be too late to qualify for double child benefit payment and too early to qualify for the baby boost payment; if this will be resolved in order babies born in late November/ December can avail of both double child benefit and baby boost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40173/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

337. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is aware of the anomaly that babies born in late November/December will be too late to qualify for double child benefit payment and too early to qualify for the baby boost payment; if this will be resolved in order babies born in late November/ December can avail of both double child benefit and baby boost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40173/24]

Question· writtenPQ 385asked

385. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Justice if a full restoration of criminal legal aid fees will be introduced next year as per her comments in an article (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40228/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

385. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Justice if a full restoration of criminal legal aid fees will be introduced next year as per her comments in an article (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40228/24]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport if consideration can be given to liaising with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to undertake a review of the driving test, particularly elements like reverse parking, which is not used in day-to-day driving; if his Department will liaise with the RSA to instead introduce parallel and reverse parking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38677/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2024

83. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport if consideration can be given to liaising with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to undertake a review of the driving test, particularly elements like reverse parking, which is not used in day-to-day driving; if his Department will liaise with the RSA to instead introduce parallel and reverse parking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38677/24]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

82. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport if a review has been undertaken on the decision to reduce essential driver training (EDT) to six hours instead of 12 hours, as instructors are reporting that students are not ready after six lessons; if he will consider allowing the instructor to assess the student and determine suitability for the reduced six EDT hours via the approved driving instructor portal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38676/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2024

82. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport if a review has been undertaken on the decision to reduce essential driver training (EDT) to six hours instead of 12 hours, as instructors are reporting that students are not ready after six lessons; if he will consider allowing the instructor to assess the student and determine suitability for the reduced six EDT hours via the approved driving instructor portal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38676/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1142asked

1142. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Justice if legislation is being considered similar to that introduced in the UK to tackle criminal gangs using e-bikes, e-scooters and mopeds to commit crimes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35071/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1142. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Justice if legislation is being considered similar to that introduced in the UK to tackle criminal gangs using e-bikes, e-scooters and mopeds to commit crimes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35071/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1150asked

1150. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider the establishment of a child maintenance service agency similar to the Child Maintenance Service in the UK to process and mediate child maintenance-related matters and provide necessary supports to parents involved as opposed to going directly to the courts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35166/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

1150. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider the establishment of a child maintenance service agency similar to the Child Maintenance Service in the UK to process and mediate child maintenance-related matters and provide necessary supports to parents involved as opposed to going directly to the courts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35166/24]

Question· writtenPQ 2037asked

2037. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if his Department have considered extending the clinical nurse manager 2 salary scale by an addition of one further scale point and the introduction of a long-service increment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31145/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2024

2037. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if his Department have considered extending the clinical nurse manager 2 salary scale by an addition of one further scale point and the introduction of a long-service increment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31145/24]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

175. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport the reason the requirement for an eyesight test for first-time driver applicants needs to be dated within one month before applying for the permit; if his Department has considered extending the time as it is a burden for some applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31278/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2024

175. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport the reason the requirement for an eyesight test for first-time driver applicants needs to be dated within one month before applying for the permit; if his Department has considered extending the time as it is a burden for some applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31278/24]

Question· writtenPQ 600asked

600. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider increasing maternity, paternity and parental leave for parents of multiple births; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29117/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2024

600. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider increasing maternity, paternity and parental leave for parents of multiple births; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29117/24]

Question· writtenPQ 657asked

657. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if his Department has progressed the provision of palforzia, which is a life-saving drug that helps reduce the reaction to peanut allergies, considering its availability in the UK and other European countries; if there are ongoing negotiations between the HSE and pharmaceutical companies in relation to price reductions as recommended by the NCPE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29116/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2024

657. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if his Department has progressed the provision of palforzia, which is a life-saving drug that helps reduce the reaction to peanut allergies, considering its availability in the UK and other European countries; if there are ongoing negotiations between the HSE and pharmaceutical companies in relation to price reductions as recommended by the NCPE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29116/24]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

263. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has considered ensuring all cost-rental developments have organic waste facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27996/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2024

263. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has considered ensuring all cost-rental developments have organic waste facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27996/24]

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