471. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will allow a person (details supplied) to continue involvement in a community employment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9584/16]
388. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the Commission for Energy Regulation will unveil the new pricing strategy for water supply connections for newly-built homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9383/16]
295. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there will be no further reductions in the learning support services in schools in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10099/16]
109. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to clarify the excessive cost for those who want to complete the Private Security Authority course to receive a door licence for security work; to review the cost of the course or create a mechanism to assist those who cannot afford it but who wish to work in security; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9863/16]
66. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she is aware of concerns regarding the opening times for Cabra Garda station; if the station will revert to 24-hour opening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10052/16]
58. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the net increase in the number of members of An Garda Síochána in the Dublin metropolitan region western division that will accrue from the recruitment campaign in 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10051/16]
72. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health to set down by hospital and in tabular form the number of organs donated for transplant that were unused due to no bed being available to facilitate the procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9270/16]
71. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of beds available for organ transplant procedures in hospitals; the number of transplant procedures cancelled because of a shortage of beds, by hospital, over the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9269/16]
288. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the capital investment in water services and water leakages, by local authority, in each of the past 15 years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8812/16]
238. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there are enough school places available for entry to primary schools in the Carpenterstown area of County Dublin; if the area is one of the areas experiencing increased demographic pressure as termed in response to Parliamentary Question No. 116 of 21 April 2016; if she will consider establishing another school to cater for the demographic needs in the Carpenterstown area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8843/16]
203. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health why a place in a nursing home for a person (details supplied) was cancelled at the last minute; if he will find another place for the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9125/16]
163. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the status of the opening of the primary care centre in Corduff in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8961/16]
152. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health when the new Corduff health care centre will open in County Dublin; the number of persons who will be employed there; how persons can apply for these jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8874/16]
110. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the procedure required for foreign nationals who need to be able to drive as part off their work but who do not hold an Irish driving licence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8601/16]
58. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the medical card scheme. [8600/16]
57. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for patients for a consultation with a psychiatrist, a psychologist, a psychotherapist, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8599/16]
56. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for patients for all psychiatric services, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8598/16]
55. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health his ongoing initiatives to ensure the Vision for Change document is implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8597/16]
54. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health for the number of vacancies in all hospitals, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8596/16]
53. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies in community-based health services in Dublin 15, excluding hospitals, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8595/16]
52. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the allocation of funding for mental health services over the past five years; if he has changed the allocation for 2016 and the reason for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8594/16]
8. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Finance how much of the announced Ireland Strategic Investment Fund's €500 million home building finance joint venture with an investment firm (details supplied) has been drawn down as at 31 March 2016; how many housing units will be constructed as a result of the drawdown to date; the average interest rate which applies to the loans drawn down to date; the interest rate that will apply to future drawdowns; when the funding will be drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8588/16]
329. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8386/16]
133. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on families who employ au pairs, following a recent ruling by the Workplace Relations Commission; if he will address concerns raised by families who have indicated that they will be no longer able to afford to employ au pairs; if he will a establish a cultural exchange programme to au pairs operating here, as is in place in other European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8232/16]
62. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection why she cut funding for the Blanchardstown Centre for the Unemployed community employment scheme; the nature of the cut; if she will reverse this decision to protect the 26 persons employed there; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8293/16]
153. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the viewing area and facility that will be retained as part of the newly proposed runway system at Dublin Airport; if this area and facility will be available as part of the runway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7854/16]
117. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider not proceeding with proposed changes to the way in which children with special educational needs in schools are assessed, following the conclusion of the pilot scheme; if there is opposition to the proposed changes; the consultation process that took place prior to the commencement of the pilot scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7981/16]
116. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills is she will confirm that there are sufficient school places for entry to primary schools in the Carpenterstown area of Dublin 15 to meet current demographic demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7980/16]
115. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will permit third level students who take up Quality and Qualifications Ireland courses through the Central Applications Office system to avail of Student Universal Support Ireland grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7979/16]
114. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers and schools that signed up for the new training scheme for the reformed junior cycle system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7978/16]
62. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if an application for home care hours will be granted to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7. [7858/16]
60. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if he will refund a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 who purchased medical equipment under the drug repayment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7856/16]
41. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will restore pay for gardaí and end the two-tier pay system, where new members of the force are paid on a different scale to other members; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7847/16]
40. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason rent allowance has been removed from young gardaí; if she will consider reinstating this allowance to help new members of the force; the amount it costs to operate this allowance; the amount that has been saved by cutting this allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7846/16]
795. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason for the justification for Irish Water charging a flat charge of €125 on second homes; his views on the way in which the imposition of a flat charge encourages water conservation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6942/16]
794. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the capital investment in water services and water leakages, by local authority, over the last 15 years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6940/16]
749. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government why persons who need housing adaptation grants have to wait approximately six months on average to have an occupational therapist conduct the assessment, which delays the processing of the grant; if he will accelerate the processing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6960/16]
714. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the construction of an autism spectrum disorder unit at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; why no work has taken place at this site since October 2015; when the unit will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6983/16]
713. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the average waiting time for payment of third level maintenance grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6982/16]
712. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students availing of a third level maintenance grant, by constituency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6981/16]
711. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of special needs assistants operating in schools in Dublin 15 in each of the past five school years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6980/16]
710. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on opening a gap in the fencing between a shopping centre and a school (details supplied) to allow permeability which is what families and businesses in the community desire; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6979/16]
655. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a teacher who resumes working, having previously worked prior to the introduction of the 2011 new entrants pay scales, and then worked abroad, can qualify for the old pay scale or must start again on the new scale; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6955/16]
580. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the details of all delayed discharge patients who no longer need to be in hospital but who do not have appropriate accommodation and so must remain in hospital, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6973/16]
579. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health to include tuberculosis under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6972/16]
578. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if vending machines in hospitals contravene a healthy food initiative; if he will increase the cost of goods sold in vending machines in hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6971/16]
577. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health to establish a working group to investigate claims of sexual harassment of junior female doctors in hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6970/16]
576. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the considerations he has given to access for ambulances at the new maternity hospital to be built at the site of Connolly Blanchardstown Hospital in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6969/16]
575. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health when building will commence on the new children’s hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6968/16]