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Question· writtenPQ 2217asked

2217. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the provisions which are in place for ensuring that all persons turning 18 years of age and eligible to vote are added to the register of electors; if he will liaise with his colleague the Minister for Social Protection, in view of the fact that this data is readily available from the Department of Social Protection in order to arrange that all those turning 18 years of age are automatically added to the register of electors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27852/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

2217. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the provisions which are in place for ensuring that all persons turning 18 years of age and eligible to vote are added to the register of electors; if he will liaise with his colleague the Minister for Social Protection, in view of the fact that this data is readily available from the Department of Social Protection in order to arrange that all those turning 18 years of age are automatically added to the register of electors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27852/17]

Question· writtenPQ 2159asked

2159. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of the tenant purchase scheme and persons having to provide proof of payment for Irish Water domestic bills to local authorities with their application; if he will amend this criteria for qualification for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26739/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

2159. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of the tenant purchase scheme and persons having to provide proof of payment for Irish Water domestic bills to local authorities with their application; if he will amend this criteria for qualification for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26739/17]

Question· writtenPQ 2005asked

2005. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will remove the band changes introduced in 2012 in order to allow those pensions which were reduced by this change of assessment method to be assessed under the pre2012 change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27040/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

2005. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will remove the band changes introduced in 2012 in order to allow those pensions which were reduced by this change of assessment method to be assessed under the pre2012 change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27040/17]

Question· writtenPQ 2004asked

2004. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to develop a data collection system to include gender disaggregation on the level of payments across all State pension schemes; if she will include this data in annual statistical reports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27039/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

2004. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to develop a data collection system to include gender disaggregation on the level of payments across all State pension schemes; if she will include this data in annual statistical reports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27039/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1885asked

1885. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the decision by Kerry County Council to relocate the taxi rank in Tralee town centre as part of ongoing redevelopment works is one that cannot be reversed due to his Department's planning policy; if this decision can be renegotiated to make amendments to address concerns of taxi operators in Tralee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28725/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

1885. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the decision by Kerry County Council to relocate the taxi rank in Tralee town centre as part of ongoing redevelopment works is one that cannot be reversed due to his Department's planning policy; if this decision can be renegotiated to make amendments to address concerns of taxi operators in Tralee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28725/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1639asked

1639. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will issue in respect of a felling licence for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27775/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

1639. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will issue in respect of a felling licence for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27775/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1541asked

1541. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the likely timeframe for a decision to be reached regarding the addition of the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system for persons with diabetes to the long-term illness reimbursement list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28849/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

1541. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the likely timeframe for a decision to be reached regarding the addition of the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system for persons with diabetes to the long-term illness reimbursement list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28849/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1461asked

1461. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of the colocation of the intensive care unit, the coronary care unit and the high dependency unit at Kerry University Hospital, in view of the fact that a new medical testing facility has been endorsed for the hospital and these units should be located next to this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28611/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

1461. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of the colocation of the intensive care unit, the coronary care unit and the high dependency unit at Kerry University Hospital, in view of the fact that a new medical testing facility has been endorsed for the hospital and these units should be located next to this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28611/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1460asked

1460. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a new full medical testing facility coupled with updated equipment for Kerry University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28610/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

1460. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a new full medical testing facility coupled with updated equipment for Kerry University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28610/17]

Question· writtenPQ 1047asked

1047. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the status of an application for a hearing aid test and hearing aid replacement for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26680/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

1047. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the status of an application for a hearing aid test and hearing aid replacement for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26680/17]

Question· writtenPQ 458asked

458. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the application for funding for a new school building by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26839/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

458. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the application for funding for a new school building by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26839/17]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to open negotiations with the European Commission and to seek support for permission for the Government to establish and fund an international public service obligation for Kerry Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26465/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2017

230. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to open negotiations with the European Commission and to seek support for permission for the Government to establish and fund an international public service obligation for Kerry Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26465/17]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

171. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the status of the updated submission by a company (details supplied) to bring Translarna for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy here; the reason for the delay in advancing the decision by the HSE; the date for a decision to be reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26359/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2017

171. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the status of the updated submission by a company (details supplied) to bring Translarna for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy here; the reason for the delay in advancing the decision by the HSE; the date for a decision to be reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26359/17]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

121. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will reinstate the student summer jobs scheme which was available to students from 1993 up to the early 2000s to facilitate students that wish to remain here for the summer break and that could provide an invaluable service to sporting and community facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26466/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2017

121. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will reinstate the student summer jobs scheme which was available to students from 1993 up to the early 2000s to facilitate students that wish to remain here for the summer break and that could provide an invaluable service to sporting and community facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26466/17]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

105. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the provisions which have been made to account for the student population in view of the current housing crisis, particularly in larger cities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26467/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2017

105. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the provisions which have been made to account for the student population in view of the current housing crisis, particularly in larger cities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26467/17]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills if retired teachers are kept on the register of teachers maintained by the Teaching Council of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26474/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2017

100. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills if retired teachers are kept on the register of teachers maintained by the Teaching Council of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26474/17]

Question· writtenPQ 605asked

605. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide funding for the extending of the access road at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25809/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2017

605. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide funding for the extending of the access road at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25809/17]

Question· writtenPQ 601asked

601. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the reduced speed limit on the N71 (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25745/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2017

601. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the reduced speed limit on the N71 (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25745/17]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

191. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will re-examine the recent decision not to allow the appeal for an English as an additional language, EAL. teacher by a school (details supplied) in view of the commitment that no school would lose supports due to the new model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25669/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2017

191. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will re-examine the recent decision not to allow the appeal for an English as an additional language, EAL. teacher by a school (details supplied) in view of the commitment that no school would lose supports due to the new model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25669/17]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

167. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the number of Lyme disease tests carried out that have given negative results and subsequently proved positive following tests in Germany and UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25063/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2017

167. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the number of Lyme disease tests carried out that have given negative results and subsequently proved positive following tests in Germany and UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25063/17]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

98. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the policy change regarding payment to fifth year pharmacy students on work placement; his plans to intervene to reinstate payments to students; the reason tuition fees have increased for fifth year students in view of the fact that the students spend three months teaching and the remaining eight months on unpaid placement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25058/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2017

98. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the policy change regarding payment to fifth year pharmacy students on work placement; his plans to intervene to reinstate payments to students; the reason tuition fees have increased for fifth year students in view of the fact that the students spend three months teaching and the remaining eight months on unpaid placement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25058/17]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will re-examine and amend the decision not to allow admission to a person (details supplied) to the supplementary panel for September 2017 due to the clerical error in respect on their Teaching Council registration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24813/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2017

102. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will re-examine and amend the decision not to allow admission to a person (details supplied) to the supplementary panel for September 2017 due to the clerical error in respect on their Teaching Council registration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24813/17]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied with the selection of candidates for superintending State exams; and his views on whether an opportunity is being missed to employ more unemployed, part-time or temporary teachers in these roles. [24657/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2017

40. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied with the selection of candidates for superintending State exams; and his views on whether an opportunity is being missed to employ more unemployed, part-time or temporary teachers in these roles. [24657/17]

Question· writtenPQ 677asked

677. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to re-examine the application process and to review the online application forms for the early years capital programme, in view of the fact that applicants are reporting difficulties with the process and an issue that errors are only made apparent after the form is submitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24758/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2017

677. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to re-examine the application process and to review the online application forms for the early years capital programme, in view of the fact that applicants are reporting difficulties with the process and an issue that errors are only made apparent after the form is submitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24758/17]

Question· writtenPQ 588asked

588. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the implementation of the food waste charter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24022/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2017

588. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the implementation of the food waste charter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24022/17]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

103. Deputy John Brassil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of the 311 plus cases referred to the independent review mechanism which have been reopened; the number which have been brought to a satisfactory conclusion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23984/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2017

103. Deputy John Brassil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of the 311 plus cases referred to the independent review mechanism which have been reopened; the number which have been brought to a satisfactory conclusion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23984/17]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

304. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will ensure the continuation of the counselling grants scheme for schools (details supplied) in view of the fact the withdrawal of this funding would be a regressive step; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23594/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2017

304. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will ensure the continuation of the counselling grants scheme for schools (details supplied) in view of the fact the withdrawal of this funding would be a regressive step; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23594/17]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will amend his Department's decision to refuse the EAL teacher post appeal for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23717/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2017

116. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will amend his Department's decision to refuse the EAL teacher post appeal for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23717/17]

Question· writtenPQ 532asked

532. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of driving instructors currently working at the Tralee and Killarney test centres, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22747/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2017

532. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of driving instructors currently working at the Tralee and Killarney test centres, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22747/17]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

121. Deputy John Brassil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Question No. 131 of 2 May 2017, when Barraduff Garda station will be re-opened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23080/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2017

121. Deputy John Brassil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Question No. 131 of 2 May 2017, when Barraduff Garda station will be re-opened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23080/17]

Question· writtenPQ 533asked

533. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the reason for a continual delay in the processing of TAMS payments; the actions he is taking to eliminate these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21554/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2017

533. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the reason for a continual delay in the processing of TAMS payments; the actions he is taking to eliminate these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21554/17]