84. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the criteria used in the appointment of members of the public to interview boards dealing with positions in the Defence Forces; if there is a geographical representation on such interview boards; if preference is given to applicants based or living in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37339/19]
795. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 181 of 15 May 2019, if a referral under the treatment abroad scheme will be expedited and approved for a person (details supplied). [34732/19]
794. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if St. James's Hospital, Dublin will review the case of a person (details supplied) to determine if an earlier appointment than 14 October 2019 can be arranged; and if they will be considered for cancellations that might arise. [34731/19]
2741. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal for carer's allowance by a person (details supplied). [33053/19]
2077. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an appeal by persons (details supplied) for an application for inclusion in the young farmers scheme will be reopened; if consideration will be given to the poor health of a person and the input to the farm of a person since 2011; if further analysis will be undertaken as to the way in which the farm accounts and banking arrangements are operated; and if a further investigation into the matter will be expedited. [33052/19]
1442. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a drink can no longer be obtained on a medical card; the arrangements being put in place for patients such as a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32910/19]
980. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the budget allocation for each local enterprise office in 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form. [31841/19]
669. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda community relations vans purchased in 2018 and to date in 2019; and the number withdrawn during the same period. [31842/19]
611. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a one year extension to a school placement will be granted in the case of a child (details supplied) in view of the exceptional circumstances of their case; if the information requested by their parents will be provided; and if a decision will be expedited. [34042/19]
832. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 941 of 15 January 2019, the invoices received by Fáilte Ireland for the overall cost of the cycle sportif project over and above the cost of €622,000 as reported on 19 February 2019; the amount paid to a company (details supplied) for the project; if invoices dating back to October 2018 remain unpaid; his views on correspondence dated 16 October 2018 issued by Fáilte Ireland which terminates the supply agreement pursuant to clause 14.2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31459/19]
686. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the amount spent in each CHO area of the HSE on private providers of home help services; if private providers are used only after HSE workers in the same area are given their full hours of employment including weekends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31458/19]
785. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied). [29520/19]
409. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason there is no stroke rehabilitation services in counties Carlow and Kilkenny; if this service was in place; if so, the skill sets of the staff involved; his plans in relation to the provision of such a service; if there is a waiting list; the nearest location to counties Carlow and Kilkenny for such a service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29453/19]
321. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the consultancy work companies (details supplied) carried out for the ODCE and the IAASA since October 2008. [29433/19]
232. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 247 of 8 May 2019, if the maintenance charges of Bus Éireann for school transport are charged on a per mile basis in accordance with the 1975 agreement; if there were changes made to the 1975 agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29452/19]
348. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a disability allowance will be approved for a person (details supplied). [28449/19]
214. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delays in granting local communities (details supplied) permission to provide CCTV in circumstances in which the communities have agreement with local councils to act as data controller and the equipment is housed in a local Garda station; if it his Department or the Garda Commissioner that now needs to grant approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28448/19]
375. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 357 of 14 May 2019, the progress being made to arrange an early assessment and operation at University Hospital Waterford for a person (details supplied); if an immediate assessment will be arranged; the options available to patients triaged as urgent other than waiting for 12 months; if the NTPF can be used in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27512/19]
368. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some cancer patients (details supplied) triaged as urgent are being informed that they must wait two years for appointments; if these patients can be fast-tracked for appointments in view of the fact that their condition is urgent; if they can be treated through the NTPF; the steps he is taking to resolve the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27454/19]
255. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the full salary of a person (details supplied) will be backdated to pre-2011 pay scales. [27605/19]
243. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking to ensure that overcrowding of primary and secondary schools in Kilkenny city and county is ended; his plans for the provision of new schools in the county and updated facilities where needed in existing schools; if another secondary school will be provided for eastern areas (details supplied); if audits have been conducted to establish future enrolment numbers for both levels and to inform capital funding needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27453/19]
65. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the way in which it is planned to address the funding challenges which are impeding the move from congregated settings in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27818/19]
254. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for an invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) will be expedited and approved. [27382/19]
240. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for the hot meals project by a school (details supplied); and when a decision will be made. [27318/19]
211. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an application for a land-based aquaculture licence by a company (details supplied) will be expedited and approved; the reason a licence has not been issued to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27317/19]
206. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an application by a person (details supplied) for the fair deal scheme will be expedited and approved for the maximum financial support. [27383/19]
173. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a knee operation will be arranged for a person (details supplied); and if a response will be expedited. [27316/19]
47. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the details of the scheme and tax breaks under the back to work enterprise allowance relative to the qualifications or requirements for an exemption from income tax for two years to a maximum of €40,000; the number of applicants that applied for the tax exemption; the number approved for the maximum exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27320/19]
203. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied); and if a decision will be expedited. [25973/19]
160. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason pay increments were not provided to a person (details supplied) by the HSE when other employees doing the same hours on the same contract were approved and described as full-time employees; if he will request an independent person to examine the paperwork relative to the person and others and rectify the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25976/19]
909. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if disability allowance will be approved for a person (details supplied). [23816/19]
908. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for disability allowance by a person (details supplied) will be expedited and approved. [23812/19]
907. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for disability allowance by a person (details supplied). [23803/19]
851. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to provide funding to an organisation (details supplied) to establish a full volunteer centre for County Kilkenny in line with its proposals outlined in the successful application; the funding process and timeframe for delivery by the organisation of the volunteer centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23808/19]
811. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of licences issued for Kilkenny city and county for the purpose of providing a taxi or hackney service; the number approved for transport of disabled passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23806/19]
545. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 874 of 26 March 2019 and the response from the HSE, the outcome of the meeting with the mother of a person (details supplied); if an agreed plan is now in place; if the person will be assessed for long-term care provided by an organisation at its facilities; and if respite through an organisation will be considered. [23814/19]
544. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason the staff of St. Patrick's Centre, Kells Road, Kilkenny, cannot obtain full details of their pension contributions and entitlements from the SPC or HSE; and if he will direct that the information be made available. [23813/19]
543. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the nature of the contract put in place by St. Patrick's Centre, Kilkenny, with an agency (details supplied); if the centre is being fined by the agency each time it uses agency staff other than through the agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23805/19]
266. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to fund two building projects at a school (details supplied); the original costs; the funding allocated; the details of the current proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23810/19]
265. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the arrangement he plans to put in place to address the urgent need of schools (details supplied) to have a non-teaching principal position in view of the unique circumstances involved; if he will meet a delegation from each school to hear the range of problems being experienced and the need for positive action by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23809/19]
290. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 143 of 19 January 2011 and the response of the HSE, the actions taken by his Department and the HSE to resolve the issues raised; if he is satisfied that the investigation undertaken that the employment rights of a person (details supplied) were honoured and protected by the HSE; if his Department reviewed the findings; if he will take further action to resolve all matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22759/19]
228. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early assessment for a hip operation will be arranged for a person (details supplied); the reason the person has been waiting three years to date for the assessment; the number on the list waiting at University Hospital Waterford; and the waiting time for the operation. [22412/19]
172. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a comprehensive reply will issue to all of the matters raised by a person (details supplied); his views on the detailed allegations made of criminal and inappropriate activities within the Irish Prison Service; the action taken to investigate the allegations; if a person or persons have been held responsible for such activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22760/19]
623. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied) which is now under appeal will be expedited and approved; and if an oral hearing will be granted to assist an early outcome. [21440/19]
469. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the herd number of a person (details supplied) was ceased; and when the process to deem the herd number dormant commenced. [21365/19]
364. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the staff located at a centre (details supplied) have agreed to a redeployment within the HSE; if each staff member has been given details of their original contract; if his Department will sanction a redundancy package for an employee who cannot be redeployed or who does not want the option of being redeployed; if the centre has consulted with the HSE on the issue of redundancy; if his Department is involved in these discussions or consultations; if the person or persons in the centre and the HSE will arrange to meet this Deputy and the employees to clarify all of these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21485/19]
363. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the amount paid for nursing care services provided to the HSE from companies (details supplied) in each of the past five years; the amount paid by a centre over the same period to each of the companies; the procurement process used in each case; the date each company was reviewed in terms of cost; the hourly rate paid to agency staff in this sector; the figure compared to the hourly rate paid to the companies involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21475/19]
357. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the HSE property management division for Kilkenny city will examine its portfolio of properties to determine if it can assist an organisation (details supplied) in establishing a base for its activity. [21455/19]
267. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the options open to a person (details supplied) in order to undertake third-level studies; if DARE and CAO approval can be restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21877/19]