698. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether a pandemic response register exists in his Department; if so, to outline what assumptions, restrictions and response plans are contained within it; and how closely these were followed during the pandemic. [33603/23]
697. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health to confirm what training GPs have received in relation to long-Covid; who provided this training; and if it is not included in the training of new GPs. [33602/23]
696. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health for details in relation to how many people are currently waiting to be seen by a long-Covid clinic, with a breakdown per clinic. [33601/23]
695. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health how many patients have been seen through long-Covid clinics, with a breakdown per clinic. [33600/23]
694. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health to provide specific details in relation to the rate of recovery for those attending long-Covid clinics, including length of time attending the clinic and how recovery has been defined. [33599/23]
670. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health how many concerns since 2020 have been raised with him in relation to alleged sexual abuse of vulnerable adults in care. [33491/23]
669. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health how many legal actions have been lodged against the State in regard to nursing homes and hospitals; and the breakdown of what type of cases are being taken. [33490/23]
668. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health when the Adult Safeguarding Bill 2017 will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33489/23]
667. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health how many concerns HIQA has received relating to a facility (details supplied) for the years 2020-2023, with a breakdown into specific themes of concern type; and if any of these concerns have been forwarded to An Garda Síochána or to the safeguarding and protection teams. [33488/23]
666. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health how many meetings the Government has had with an organisation (details supplied) and or private care companies since March 2020 to date in relation to Covid, Covid harm/deaths or otherwise; and if minutes of these meetings will be provided. [33487/23]
665. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of concerns to Your Service Your Say HSE for the years 2020-2023, a breakdown of themes of concerns and of these concerns; and how many were forwarded to An Garda Síochána or safeguarding and protection teams. [33486/23]
663. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of concerns that HIQA has received relating to a facility (details supplied) for the years 2020-2023, with a breakdown into specific themes of concern type; and if any of these concerns have been forwarded to An Garda Síochána or to the safeguarding and protection teams. [33484/23]
661. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of concerns HIQA has received relating to a facility (details supplied) for the years 2020-2023, with a breakdown into specific themes of concern type; and if any of these concerns have been forwarded to An Garda Síochána or to the safeguarding and protection teams. [33482/23]
615. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will arrange a meeting with senior officials from his Department and an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33816/23]
459. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide clarity in relation to the operational guidelines for jobseeker's allowance and disability allowance as outlined on the gov.ie website, specifically the section titled entitlement pending disability allowance decision (details supplied); which of these scenarios applies if a person, while receiving jobseeker's allowance, has their disability allowance application refused and then decides to appeal the decision; if their jobseeker's allowance is stopped during the appeal process, necessitating an application for supplementary welfare allowance. [34120/23]
416. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of park wardens employed across the State, broken down by county council. [34187/23]
415. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of families living in social housing, either directly with councils or with approved housing bodies, but excluding HAP, RAS and similar schemes, over the past twenty years; the percentages of families living in social housing, either directly with councils or with approved housing bodies, but excluding HAP, RAS and similar schemes over the past twenty years. [34185/23]
395. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of correspondence his office has received on behalf of an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the upcoming decision on whether to grant licences for hare coursing or not for the 2023-24 season; if he will agree to the organisation's request for a meeting to discuss concerns before he reaches a decision, including a representative from two further entities at this proposed meeting, if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33898/23]
283. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 68 of 28 June 2023, if she can confirm if the two new classes due to open in Dublin 16 are for this coming September 2023; if so, which schools these classes will be in; and specifically in relation to one school (details supplied), if her Department has plans to meet the need for a special class in this school. [33896/23]
251. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment with regard to discrimination cases brought to the Workplace Relations Commission and/or Labour Court under the Equal Status Act, if he will outline the reason there is no mechanism in place to ensure that all hearings under the Equality Acts are fully transparent to guarantee a fair outcome. [33617/23]
250. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment with regard to discrimination cases brought to the Workplace Relations Commission and/or Labour Court under the Equal Status Act, if he can confirm what training the officers of the courts have in relation to understanding how discrimination affects the victim. [33613/23]
156. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the reason an application for a taxi airport permit (details supplied) has not been granted, given that this person has been advised that they meet all criteria required; if he will instruct the DAA to reconsider this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33845/23]
102. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will ensure that long-Covid is included in the terms of reference for the Covid inquiry; and if he will ensure those advocating on behalf of people suffering with long-Covid are allowed to be core participants. [33598/23]
71. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if she is aware of the recent criticisms by two organisations (details supplied) of the human rights abuses inherent in the Offences Against the State Acts and Special Criminal Court; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34030/23]
220. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education to provide an update in relation to the urgent emergency works application by a school (details supplied). [33304/23]
151. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will increase social welfare payments in the next Budget to ensure that everyone in the State has at least a minimum essential standard of living; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33171/23]
146. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she plans to increase supports available to homeless families and children given the rise in homelessness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33169/23]
140. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the cost of supports provided to Tara Mines workers to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33168/23]
129. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection what new measures she plans to adopt to ensure that people with disabilities are not at risk of poverty due to the cost of disability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33167/23]
113. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if all social welfare payments will be increased in line with inflation in the forthcoming budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33170/23]
80. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he has set a target date for ending homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33182/23]
9. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the impact of the ending of the eviction ban on the latest homelessness figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33183/23]
193. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether he or the relevant Minister of State will engage with the Tallaght Drugs and Alcohol Taskforce, including meeting with the executive, to enable the TDATF to outline the current challenges and opportunities being experienced by the communities of Tallaght and Whitechurch. [32953/23]
130. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person receiving disability allowance is permitted to participate in a part-time springboard course or other ETB training options. [32934/23]
129. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person is awarded disability allowance and transitions from jobseeker’s allowance does this change their eligibility for the Christmas bonus associated with long-term social welfare payments. [32933/23]
128. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if someone who has been receiving jobseeker’s allowance for a period of 18 months applies for disability allowance, does their jobseeker’s payment cease immediately, or does it continue until a decision regarding the disability allowance application is reached; if the payment is ceased is there a requirement for the individual to apply for supplementary welfare allowance in the interim; and in the event that the first application for disability allowance is unsuccessful what payment does the person revert to. [32932/23]
470. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of the details discussed on a programme (details supplied) on 23 May 2023 regarding the lack of services available to those with autism and their families; if he will make funding and resources available to these families who need support including supported living; and if he will outline the actions his Department is taking to provide the resolutions needed. [32414/23]
366. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he plans to issue the annual licence for hare coursing. [32463/23]
365. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will ask local councils to ensure that those who receive a child dependency payment do not have this included in their means test for rent, like those who receive the living alone allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32418/23]
362. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will ban mink hunting, given that the activity poses a threat to the otter species and causes massive disturbance to otter habitats both of which are protected under national and EU legislation. [32394/23]
339. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will join the Island of Jersey in condemning the Faroe Islands' barbaric 'grindarap', which involves the annual massacre of thousands of whales and dolphins. [32392/23]
201. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport who is the regulator for the 15 bus route; how a person can submit an official complaint about this service; and if there is an option to appeal the outcome of the complaint made. [32396/23]
101. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he is taking, including what engagement he has had with the Minister for Housing, to ensure that the human rights of homeless children and children at risk of homelessness are protected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32512/23]