542. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether fishermen benefit via financial incentives in partaking in schemes (details supplied); if not, the reason therefore; the persons who benefit; the way in which their participation contributes to their individual certification under the Bord Iascaigh Mhara responsibly sourced standard and Bord Bia’s origin green; and the way in which it benefits their fishing operations. [9388/18]
449. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) who presented at accident and emergency and paid the fee and left without being treated is entitled to be reimbursed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9612/18]
261. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a decision has been made on an application by a school (details supplied) for extra supports for a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9854/18]
341. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8316/18]
203. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7874/18]
207. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the number of radiologists that were on duty at University Hospital Kerry from 8 to 14 January 2018; and the number of hours worked by each. [2586/18]
134. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if a hospital from which a person has chosen to disengage is entitled to request the person's files from the hospital in which the person is now attending; if so, if the consent of the person is required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2304/18]
124. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if radiology and-or radiography services at University Hospital Kerry have been outsourced, either now or in the past five years; and if so, if the staff provided are also working for the HSE. [2253/18]
1262. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the sanctions in place to deter those who may be contemplating introducing invasive fish species into waters they currently do not inhabit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54324/17]
1261. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Inland Fisheries Ireland's contingency plan for the management of pike introductions into waters which they do not currently inhabit, for example, Lough Lein, County Kerry, Lough Melvin, County Fermanagh, and so on; the person or body that will be tasked with the removal of these pike; the way in which the removal of illegally introduced pike will be funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54323/17]
949. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the new procedures put in place at University Hospital Kerry after a recall and review of a number of radiology scans at the hospital in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1062/18]
948. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the number of consultants working at University Hospital Kerry who were not, or are not now, on the specialist register in each of the years 2011 to 2017, inclusive, by department, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1061/18]
947. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the number of radiologists in each hospital, in tabular form; and the number of radiology scans carried out by each hospital in each of the years 2011 to 2017. [1054/18]
938. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) who suffered a severe stroke and is currently a patient at University Hospital Kerry and has been recommended for the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire, can expect to be transferred there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1018/18]
914. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to be called; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55254/17]
821. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if there are pending ward or bed closures at University Hospital Kerry; if so, the number of beds that will be affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54959/17]
556. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community gardaí in the County Kerry division; and the location of each in each of the years 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018. [55241/17]
406. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for a sports hall by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1160/18]
212. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Skills the course of action taken if practices of a school board of management contradict his Department directives to all schools and circulars from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49044/17]
193. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on reports that Inland Fisheries Ireland is considering the leasing of State fisheries to private entities; and if his attention has been drawn to all the relevant facts regarding the matter. [48573/17]
160. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment in the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48542/17]
348. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will provide extra home help hours for a person (details supplied) who has suffered an injury and does not want to enter a nursing home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48163/17]
300. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment at University Hospital Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47785/17]
276. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the cross-border directive and the treatment abroad scheme; the areas under which they are accounted for in the health budget; the cost of the schemes in each of the years from 2011 to 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47693/17]
896. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to an agreement signed between the Norwegian Government and a company (details supplied) regarding salmon farming on 25 May 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45878/17]
895. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he will take to regulate the farm salmon industry regarding sea lice and prevent escapes. [45877/17]
894. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he will take to eradicate the sea lice problem as a result of the farm salmon industry. [45876/17]
893. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to a closed containment of farm salmon agreement to try to eradicate sea lice between Norway and a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45875/17]
382. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) who was approved as qualified for disability allowance was subsequently disqualified. [44576/17]
573. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she is satisfied that the policy of not awarding FIS to otherwise qualified persons whose renewal date coincides with a period of sick leave is compatible with equality legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43614/17]
137. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment at the urology department at Mercy hospital, Cork. [43118/17]
127. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to have cataracts removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43074/17]
174. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if funding will be provided for the development of Leenan pier, Inishowen, County Donegal; and if Donegal County Council will be advised to make an application in this regard. [42055/17]
173. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has made a submission to the Minister for Finance to ensure that Greencastle Harbour, County Donegal, can be further developed under the capital plan 2016 to 2021. [42054/17]
172. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will complete the works on the breakwater at Greencastle Harbour, County Donegal, to ensure safe access to the harbour. [42053/17]
292. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has offered all 2016-17 nurse graduates permanent contracts as per the memorandum of 26 April 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40263/17]
291. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the number of nurse graduates in 2016 and 2017; the number of these nurse graduates offered permanent contracts; and the location by hospital and speciality of these nurse graduates, in tabular form. [40261/17]
1316. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the tendering process on a site (details supplied) on the west pier at Dunmore East will be available for public submission; and the lease, rental and legal status of same. [37599/17]
1315. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the length of time sites (details supplied) at the entrance to the Dunmore East fisheries harbour have been out of business; and when the last lease or rental income was received by his Department from these properties. [37598/17]
1314. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the properties at Dunmore East fisheries harbour which have lease or rental agreements involving his Department; and if he will provide information on all income received by his Department from the lease or rent of these properties over the past ten years. [37597/17]
771. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a hearing test at University Hospital Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36888/17]
1655. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the location by municipal district, town or village of identified vacant properties in County Kerry, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35832/17]
805. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment for an MRI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35431/17]
635. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed legislation to replace the mobility allowance; when he expects a revised payment to be available again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35165/17]
Bill entitled an Act to provide for the issuing of heritage licences to island fishermen to facilitate the continuance of traditional fishing practices on ireland's offshore islands; and to provide for related matters.
369. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment in Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32124/17]
243. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason SUSI will not accept documentation from the Department of Social Protection proving independence for a person (details supplied) who has applied as an independent mature student; if a sworn affidavit will suffice as evidence of independent living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33001/17]
517. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed Tralee to Fenit greenway; when funding will be provided to complete the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30057/17]