Mon, 26 Jul – 1 Aug 2021 · 5 TDs · 0 bills voted on · 98 questions · 1 new lobbying filings
Emer Higgins — Fine Gael
0 votes ·
10 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked10 total
Health9 questions
2021-07-27Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if he will report on Ireland’s progress to become tobacco free by 2025; if this target will be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33826/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health the number of recorded smokers aged 19 and under from 1990 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33827/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if a licensed premises or manufacturer who is currently using public roads and footpaths to accommodate outdoor dining can legally display alcohol advertisements on these public roads and footpaths. [34016/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if the temporary assistance payment scheme will be extended to continue supporting nursing homes with infection prevention control, enhanced resident safety and staffing measures for the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34748/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health the funding allocation to Jigsaw for delivering mental health services to north Clondalkin for 2019, 2020 and 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37508/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health the number and type of services that Jigsaw has delivered to young persons in Clondalkin in 2020 and to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37509/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health the process for which home vaccinations can be booked through (details supplied). [38882/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if he will produce daily updates on the EU Digital COVID Certificate roll-out. [40005/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that soup-runs and other voluntary efforts relied on for meals by many homeless persons are not discontinued due to health and safety regulations.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40835/21]
Public1 question
2021-07-27Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will produce daily updates on the EU Digital COVID Certificate roll-out. [40006/21]
Eoin Ó Broin — Sinn Féin
0 votes ·
45 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked45 total
Housing22 questions
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason for the long delay in the publication of the Review Into Certain Planning Matters in Respect of Donegal County Council by a person (details supplied); and the date for the publication of the report. [39137/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there is consideration of home extensions which significantly increase the value of the property in calculating the clawback in cases in which a person who purchased their home via the current incremental purchase scheme opts to sell the property before the 20 year clawback period. [39185/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the date on which sections 6 and 19 of the Residential Tenancies (No 2) Act 2021 was commenced; and if this is the date from which rent reviews within rent pressure zone are linked to the harmonised indices of consumer prices. [39219/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated full year pay cost of employing four senior building surveyors, six executive building surveyors and four assistant building surveyors in tabular form. [39282/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the Traveller accommodation spend for 2021 to date, by local authority in tabular form. [39519/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of funding that has been allocated and spent to date for 2021 on the refurbishment of local authority flat complexes; the flat complexes and local authorities they are in; and the work which was undertaken or has commenced in each complex. [39520/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the Call for Housing; the number of properties that have been offered; and the number of properties that have been acquired. [39521/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of homes brought into use to date in 2021 via the repair and lease scheme. [39522/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of homes brought into use to date in 2021 via the buy and renew scheme. [39523/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of homes acquired via the Housing Agency to date in 2021; and the average cost of each unit. [39524/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the implementation of each of the 32 recommendations of the Report of the Expert Group on Traveller Accommodation. [39525/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of cost rental projects approved by cost rental equity loan; and the number of these homes that will be tenanted in 2021, by local authority and approved housing body. [39526/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the serviced sites fund pipeline for 2021 and 2022. [39527/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount which has been drawn down from the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund to date in 2021, by local authority in tabular form. [39528/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of Housing First tenancies that have been created in 2021 to date; and the target for the remainder of the year. [39530/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of Rebuilding Ireland home loans applied for, approved and drawn down each month to date in 2021, by local authority; and the average amount of each approval and each drawdown. [39540/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the European Court of Justice action against the State for breach of the urban wastewater treatment directive. [39546/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of funding allocated each year via grant aid for lead pipe replacement for domestic use since grant funding was introduced; the number of households that have accessed grant aid each year; and the amount of funding drawn down each year in tabular form. [39548/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the time limited review of the defective block remediation scheme; and the progress to date on issues including covering costs of accommodation, engineering fees and non-construction items in addition to the broader issues of further access to the scheme in circumstances in which more defects arise and the issue of 100% redress. [40767/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the forthcoming State architecture policy; the reason for its delay; and if he will consult the Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage before the final policy is published. [40768/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the review of the National Parks and Wildlife Service. [40769/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the work of the working group on defective homes; the reason for the delay in the group meeting the Programme for Government target of reporting within a year of Government formation; if he will address criticisms from members of the group that the working group's independence is being interfered with by Departmental officials; when he expects the work of this group to be concluded; and if some form of redress scheme will be included in Budget 2022 for home owners affected by Celtic tiger building defects. [40770/21]
Health16 questions
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment given any delay is having a detrimental effect on their mental health. [33855/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of the vaccination programme for homeless persons; and the number of vaccines administered to this vulnerable group to date. [34122/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given in relation to public health guidance for weddings to allow those who are fully vaccinated not to be counted in the guest limit; and if consideration is being given to the use of rapid antigen testing in venues for these occasions. [34123/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the vaccination plans in place for rough sleepers particularly in rural counties including County Clare. [34991/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if new applications for intensive care packages are still being accepted; and if so, the procedure by which families can apply for this support for their family members suffering from dementia. [34992/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health his policy in relation to defibrillators for schools; and if consideration is being given to making defibrillators mandatory in all schools. [35646/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of the inquiry into the anti-epilepsy drug sodium valproate; if the inquiry has commenced; when engagement with families affected by disabilities associated with the drug will commence; and the timeline for the delivery of the report. [35963/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the spend on homeless services by his Department and agencies under his remit for each year since 2013; and the estimated spend for 2021. [36414/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if there are exemptions to persons being charged for mandatory hotel quarantine; if so, the exemptions; the body to which a person can apply for the exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36505/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to ensuring both breasts are rescreened in the case that a person is recalled for assessment in relation to the BreastCheck programme. [36506/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the public health rationale behind delaying the holding of Confirmations and First Holy Communions while allowing weddings; and if this decision was based on public health advice from NPHET or some other advice. [36594/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for assessments of needs by CHO area; the average waiting time for assessments in each CHO area; the number of children on each of the waiting lists for special needs supports including speech and language, occupational therapists and so on by CHO area; the average waiting time length for each service in each CHO area; the number of full-time equivalent occupational therapists and speech and language therapists; and the number of full-time equivalent staff employed in the assessment of need team and disability team in each CHO area in tabular form. [37280/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of the possible extension of the Covid-19 vaccination programme to persons under 16 years of age particularly to those with underlying conditions; and if it is likely those at risk will be vaccinated before the return to school. [37661/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if intensive care packages are currently available to persons in need of such supports; and the procedure for persons to apply for such intensive care packages. [39476/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will set out the reopening guidelines and timelines governing bingo halls and snooker halls. [39794/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the exclusion of babies and young children from vaccination centres when their parents are being vaccinated is properly communicated to parents when they receive their appointments; and if this exclusion for parents will be reviewed in for particular single parents who are unable to access childminding when their vaccine appointment is scheduled. [40457/21]
Education2 questions
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the funding that will be made available to a school (details supplied) to upgrade its existing building; and if the school is included in the capital programme for an extension or new build. [39795/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) has excess lands that could be used by local supports clubs on a year to year basis. [39796/21]
Children2 questions
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the estimated cost of providing and maintaining a domestic violence refuge space per year; the number of domestic violence refuge spaces that are allocated for 2021; and the amount of funding that was provided for domestic violence refuges for 2021. [39308/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the implementation of each of the nine parts of the accommodation section of the White Paper to End Direct Provision and to Establish a New International Protection Support Service. [39529/21]
Environment1 question
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the current and capital funding allocation for 2021 for the Environmental Protection Agency. [39541/21]
Finance1 question
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 195 of 25 May 2021 and with respect to the review of mobility supports for persons with disabilities and the criteria for qualification for the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme, if there have been changes made to the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994 in view of the Supreme Court decision of June 2020 (details supplied). [39454/21]
Tourism1 question
2021-07-27Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of applications to date to the music entertainment business assistance scheme; the number of applications approved; the number refused; the funding allocated to date; and the funding as yet unallocated. [39536/21]
Mark Ward — Sinn Féin
0 votes ·
31 questions ·
1 new lobbying return
Questions asked31 total
Health27 questions
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the waiting list time for first and review assessments for speech and language assessment and speech and language therapy in each CHO area from 2020 to latest date in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34245/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for an assessment of need in each CHO; the length of time they have been waiting in each CHO area from 2020 to latest date in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34246/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a full and accurate breakdown of the assessment of needs requests by suggested supports listed on the application forms in each CHO area between 2020 and latest date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34247/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of providing an inpatient perinatal service in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34479/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of clinicians employed in specialist eating disorder team; the number of vacancies; the number of clinicians needed for 16 specialist eating disorder hubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34480/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of implanting surge capacity for mental health services for public patients in a private setting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34481/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of implanting the commitment in the National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders published by the HSE in 2018 of putting in place 16 specialist eating disorder hubs nationwide over five years; the number of the recommended 16 specialist hubs that are fully operational at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34482/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the estimated capital cost and revenue cost of moving to a seven-day week outpatient model of child and adolescent mental health care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34483/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of a 10% increase in homeless mental health care services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34484/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of doubling investment in site maintenance and upgrading approved mental health centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34485/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of establishing an advocacy service for mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34486/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of implementing the new mental health strategy Sharing the Vision over a five-year timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34487/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the estimated capital cost and revenue cost to achieve a 24/7 crisis intervention service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34488/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of providing universal access to counselling without charge on a general practitioner referral basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34489/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if his Department can work with an organisation (details supplied) that has suspended new referrals due to staff shortages; and if the resources needed will be provided in order to take on new referrals. [35042/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health his views on the article in a newspaper (details supplied) and the statement in the article to enhance family member involvement through legislation and policy and through mental health provision; the status on this matter; and if there will be new legislation proposed to achieve same. [36333/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1127 of 31 March 2021, which stated that the HSE paid almost €600,000 to debt collection agencies in 2020 from persons who may have lost jobs and loved ones in the middle of a public health crisis, his views on whether this practice is appropriate in the current health emergency. [28058/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1127 of 31 March 2021, the amount of debt that was collected by debt collection agencies in 2020 due to the fact that the data is not centrally located; and when this data will be centrally located. [28059/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on the progress of children to access therapies such as occupational, speech and language and psychology post the standard operating procedure for assessment of needs. [36233/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of young persons that have contacted Jigsaw Dublin South West for help; the number that received 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 sessions, respectively; the number that dropped out or that stopped attending; and the reason for not attending in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37174/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals to Jigsaw Dublin South West that were considered too complex for Jigsaw; and the onward referral routes for these young persons in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021. [37175/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of young persons that contacted Jigsaw Dublin South West for help by geographic breakdown in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [37176/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the reason Jigsaw Dublin South West has stopped taking new referrals; and the supports the wider community can avail of in the interim and long term. [37177/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children that were seen under the new standard operating procedures for disability; the number that received a diagnosis per CHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37178/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if dates can be confirmed for the recommencement of Confirmations, First Holy Communions and other religious ceremonies. [37579/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health his plans to encourage local partnerships between suicide charities and addiction centres to provide a dual diagnosis approach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38007/21]
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if Access to Psychological Service Ireland will be replicated in all CHO areas; if so, the CHO areas; if not, the reason; if it will be accessible to persons under 18 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38390/21]
Transport1 question
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if the electric SPSV scheme for small public service vehicles such as taxis and hackneys that includes grants of up to €20,000 available to existing SPSV drivers who scrap older, high mileage vehicles for new full electric models will be extended after 31 December 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39202/21]
Education1 question
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education if her Department will consider leasing land at a location (details supplied). [39201/21]
Further and Higher Education1 question
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the funding that is available to the Youthreach programme to provide counselling for its clients with mental health issues and dual diagnosis; and the way that they can avail of such supports. [39071/21]
Rural1 question
2021-07-27Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will address matters (details supplied) in relation to the Covid-19 Stability Fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39399/21]
New lobbying1 return
DideanJustice and Equality
A briefing on Didean International Protection Applicant Services and it's importance to the new Government's White Paper to end direct provision